Current Events > How is Bloodborne distinct from Dark Souls?

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I just beat Bloodborne for the first time and I don't really get that the game's combat is more aggressive than DS, which is what I've heard. I still just dodgeroll and swing my weapon a bunch, which I thought was already kind of aggressive.

objectively faster
no shields
technically no magic
different scenery & aesthetics
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faster + no shields + rally

I am glued to my shield in the Dark Souls games so bloodborne triggered the f*** out of me lol
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You don't have the option to block which requires more aggressive play. Of course you can play Dark Souls like that, but Bloodborne was built around it.
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You've played Dark Souls, yes? Other than the differences in theme (European gothic horror vs medieval themed), you should know that Dark Souls forces you to memorize, strategize, and be patient. Bloodborne forces you to be aggressive and attack, not sit back and defend.

BignutzisBack posted...

I am glued to my shield in the Dark Souls games so bloodborne triggered the f*** out of me lol

It's part of the reason why I don't use shields. I find them a crutch in Dark Souls, so I'd rather get better at dodging and soaking damage until I'm good enough to no longer soak damage. Only time I use them is to parry shit.
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I haven't gotten very far in any of the games, played a little of them all. But I do notice a difference myself. Dark Souls feels more defensive to me. One of the reasons why I think I suck the most at Bloodborne. Cause I think I am better at defensive play.

Evoraptor is good at Dark Souls and Bloodborne.
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Alucard188 posted...

so I'd rather get better at dodging and soaking damage until I'm good enough to no longer soak damage.

That's admirable and all but just way more trouble than it's worth. I'd pull my hair out using that style of play vs Artorious, Orn/Smough, Nameless King, Fume Knight, etc. lol
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Alucard188 posted...

You've played Dark Souls, yes? Other than the differences in theme (European gothic horror vs medieval themed), you should know that Dark Souls forces you to memorize, strategize, and be patient. Bloodborne forces you to be aggressive and attack, not sit back and defend.

But see I feel you do a comparable amount of memorizing, strategizing, and being patient in BB as well. Concerning bosses, memorizing their tells is just as important as it was in DS.

Yes, but the game is built around being aggressive and picking your spots. You gain back HP lost by attacking your opponent immediately upon receiving damage, for crying out loud.
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i wish bloodborne would come to pc

the aesthetic just looks so incredible
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