I am so late to the Bloodborne party but i only got this 2 days ago. I love the Souls series, played DS1 a lot, didnt get too far in DS2 and recently completed DS3.
Bloodborne is better in my opinion, fast paced and frantic. The level design is beautiful, with just a bit of exploration you open up shortcuts to any area of the game.
The first boss was gorgeous and challenging and had me sweating a little, but 5 tries in I was almost defeating him. Note: anyone that makes out they have to trek 20 mins back to the boss -- What are you doing? It is a 15 second run from the Lamp!!
Father Gascoigne went down at the second attempt. first try was down to Werewolf form. I have 2 hours of play time, dies about 10 times and 7 of those down to the 1st two bosses.
Bloodborne is not easy, but if you are patient and learn how to parry, which I find easier than Dark Souls, you will be fine.
I love the difficulty if these games, as they force you to consider what you are doing, progress slowly, look round corners, play aggresively but with strategy, learn quickly and all the time soak up this great atmosphere.
The frustration in Bloodborne is something I live for. Eager to prove myself of being able to beat a difficult boss. And when I need a break, I run round the early levels wrecklessly destroying everything in my path - proving myself to have improved considerably, reminding myself it is just perseverance.
And no, I don't mind grinding. I spent 1467 hours on Disgaea: DHD ... but then Bloodborne / Souls isnt a grind. I rarely remember to upgrade armour / weapons as any enemy can eventually beaten no matter how naked you are.
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