Bloodborne (PS4)

[Sassy Squatch]

Originally Posted by QuikSsurfer

The controls are explained to you in messages around the hunters dream and the clinic. This isn't different from the other Souls games.
There is also a digital manual included with the game which gives you the controller layout.
And if you have to complain about the no pause menu, then you don't yet understand how the coop/invasions work.

These games aren't for everyone... But bashing the developers because you don't agree with their proven, successful formula is tacky.

edit: i'm sure the majority of you guys are used to games that have full HUDS with maps, quest checkpoints, crosshairs, and other shit. This game should really be a breath of fresh air for you guys. Is it frustrating? Yes... Can you compare your feeling of satisfaction after beating a boss with only a sliver of health remaining to any other game experience? Not at all.

It wasn't satisfying at all the first 2 bosses. More of a "Finally get to go the **** somewhere else" kind of feeling. I love that whenever I see criticism of this game, it's always the same 2 deflections. "This game isn't for everyone" or "this is a Dark Souls game, get used to it." I've had nothing but fun with the game ever since I learned how to effectively use the controls, but that first day of gameplay was tedious, frustrating, and altogether an awful experience.

[QuikSsurfer]

Originally Posted by Superturtle

It wasn't satisfying at all the first 2 bosses. More of a "Finally get to go the **** somewhere else" kind of feeling. I love that whenever I see criticism of this game, it's always the same 2 deflections. "This game isn't for everyone" or "this is a Dark Souls game, get used to it." I've had nothing but fun with the game ever since I learned how to effectively use the controls, but that first day of gameplay was tedious, frustrating, and altogether an awful experience.

Frustration is part of the experience.
And I didn't hand you the more popular deflection of "git gud".

But I do find it hard to believe that you found zero satisfaction after killing the first two bosses... but still decided to carry on (and die again and again).

I'm glad you're enjoying now though... but you guys complaining about no tutorial or no idea what's going on with the story are simply not paying attention. Read the messages and exhaust ALL NPC dialogue.