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acidagfc
Member
Same! Came in to snark about "this time for sure". But it is actually some good news for a change.
hyperbertha
Member
Fun fact: I enjoyed bloostained just about as much as bloodborne.
ChuckeRearmed
Member
I wonder how does it look like if they have changed the artstyle.
sloppyjoe_gamer
Gold Member
How many others misread this as Bloodborne 2? LOL
Draugoth
Gold Member
If they mean they are going with upgraded graphics it's probably something like this:
To this:
Hollowpoint5557
A Fucking Idiot
When announced it will be my new most anticipated game.
Agent_4Seven
Tears of Nintendo
I simply hate the shitty 3D look and artstyle of the 1st game and it's boring af. Hopefully the next one will be better.
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Retrofluxed
Member
I can't wait to see it. I actually went out of my way to get all the achievements in 1, something I don't do often.
BossLackey
Gold Member
That simply won't happen for many reasons, but boy do I wish we had a straight up visual sequel to SoTN.
There are very few games that look better. Sadly, pixel art is a dying art form at this level. Yes, there are many indie games that are using pixel art, but their sprites and animation are nowhere near where SoTN and Metal Slug were decades ago.
I would pay triple if we could just get a big budget pixel art game.
Astral Dog
Member
Normally when i hear they are making changes to appeal to a "wider audience" i have worries, but in this case, it could mean anything, im not a fan of Bloodstained art direction it was all over the place, the Demon and other character designs weren't right and imo lacked the cohesiveness found in Castlevania(thats the best way i can explain it )
It will be interesting to see what changes they make to the Art and tech i hope the plot and VA is better handled this time around too
It will be interesting to see what changes they make to the Art and tech i hope the plot and VA is better handled this time around too
I hope this is true (I mean, it's a 4chan post. Are people really taking it as gospel?). I love Metroid Dread and literally just bought Prince of Persia 2 days ago (and am expecting to love that one as well). A third mid-to-high production value Metroidvania with a strong focus on action within 5 years would be a dream come true. Don't get me wrong, I am incredibly grateful for the indie renaissance that the genre has enjoyed. But after being relegated to handhelds for a decade and then indies for a decade after that, it is great to see some flashier games as well. There's something magical about the two 1990s giants in the genre that spawned its name, both being among the very best games for their respective systems. While I doubt we'll get to that point again, it's nice to see some attempts to move towards that space.
Of course, Prince of Persia bombed and Dread, while probably selling enough to secure a sequel, didn't light the sales charts on fire either. So this might be the end of high budget Metroidvanias. But hey, it's nice while it lasts.
Of course, Prince of Persia bombed and Dread, while probably selling enough to secure a sequel, didn't light the sales charts on fire either. So this might be the end of high budget Metroidvanias. But hey, it's nice while it lasts.
Draugoth
Gold Member
The sequel was confirmed in development in a leaked financial call and Iga said he would be revealing a new game this year. The question is wherever the information is true
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Darkmakaimura
Can You Imagine What SureAI Is Going To Do With Garfield?
Hell yes, Iove Iga and Bloodstained. Hope they release another Curse of the Moon 8-bit spinoff game as well.
Astral Dog
Member
Metroid Dread actually broke 3 Million and sold very well for a Metroid game, idk what were Nintendo's expectations exactly but Dread is the best selling title in the series, i doubt the budget was that high and unlike Prime it sold most copies at full price, its also going to keep its value for a long time, as new Metroid games are released it may one day reach 4M
I hope as well Bloodstained 2 is a big hit, the original sold 2 Million this is good news for these two series ,there is a lot of potential for an improved sequel, that don't play it so safe and takes more risks
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Tarin02543
Member
hated the analog controls where you have to point to keys etc. Made it impossible to play with a digital only controller.
Hudo
Gold Member
I am excited.
MagiusNecros
Gilgamesh Fan Annoyance
Make Bloodstained 2 like Curse of Darkness and I'm in day one.
Red Crayon Aristocrat
Member
Awww, don't drop the anime art style.
Also make a "Haunted Mansion" section ala the Inner Quarters and Demon Guest House again please.
Also make a "Haunted Mansion" section ala the Inner Quarters and Demon Guest House again please.
Oh, I know. My point was that if Nintendo, the undisputed market leader in side scrollers, with the long awaited return of the franchise that created the genre, and on what may end up being the best selling console of all time, could barely crack 3 million units, then I doubt any other major developer is chomping at the bit to release their own MVs. Yeah, it's enough for Nintendo to keep their hardcore fanbase happy (I am assuming Mercury Steam is making Metroid 6 until I hear otherwise). It's enough for Iga to have another go at it (assuming the "ambitious" part of this rumor is true), since this is his wheelhouse and SOTN is perhaps even more beloved than Metroid in the MV universe. But after Prince of Persia's failure, I don't see anyone else jumping in. Which is sad. There are a lot of old franchises that could use a reboot, and at least on the surface a MV game could work (after all, even Castlevania didn't start in this genre!) and turn a dead franchise into an excellent game, but I just don't see more happening despite Iga and Nintendo's moderate success at this level.
And honestly, I'm not even sure if I'd call the first Bloodstained as a mid-high budget game for MVs. It seems like a step below Metroid and PoP. I suppose there are other higher budget MVs besides the typical indie fair, like Ori or FIST (I think? Never played that one). Personally, I feel Bloodstained might fall into that category. I'm hoping this rumor is true and it can be bumped up a level.
And as an aside, given the timing of Metroid Dread's release and this rumor, could we have a new Metroid and a new spiritual Castlevania released in the same year?