calistan
Member
Stettar Blade? Cancel this game, that is a typographical abomination.
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rhodesianshepard
Banned
At least with Fightingcowboy's review, he said "evading" is a very viable strategy in the game, for people who don't like parrying
Moonjt9
No Silksong? = Delivering the pain.
Yeah there’s perfect dodge and skill points for double dodge ability and perfect dodge counter attacks
Northeastmonk
Gold Member
I find parrying easier than dodging in some situations. You’ll get down your own method, especially as you upgrade your skills.
From the demo I've found parrying much easier than dodging and I generally suck at parrying in games. I always tend to get the timing wrong, but in SB it felt a bit easier.
That's of course not answering your questions but maybe encourage you to give it try even in case dodging will turn out not as viable.
Chuck Berry
Gold Member
Where’s the OT??
TheDarkPhantom
Gold Member
Been playing for the past 5 hours, the game is lit as fuck. God-tier combat, god-tier protagonist, god-tier soundtrack. I'm surprised at how much opportunity there is to explore each environment, much more than something like DMC/Bayo and the verticality is impressive too.
I'd put the parry system in the same category as Lies of P which is to say not that intuitive (I have the plat trophy), especially coming off Rise of the Ronin which was near perfect in this regard (I have the plat trophy). Other than that not much to criticize at this point, Nier composer putting that work in, at times if I closed my eyes I'd think it was Automata
I'd put the parry system in the same category as Lies of P which is to say not that intuitive (I have the plat trophy), especially coming off Rise of the Ronin which was near perfect in this regard (I have the plat trophy). Other than that not much to criticize at this point, Nier composer putting that work in, at times if I closed my eyes I'd think it was Automata
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rhodesianshepard
Banned
Not many people actually buying the game....People just in the forums for the culture warsWhere’s the OT??
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Luipadre
Gold Member
Reaseru
Member
In a way, we are all bigoted virgins who never touched a real woman...like Jim Sterling, the ones the far-left loves. They/them wished that, but no one does or intents to.
xrnzaaas
Member
Perfect parry is much easier than perfect dodge in my opinion. I tend to struggle with "yellow" attacks, but I do quite well with (upgraded) parries.
Little Chicken
Gold Member
DonF
Member
My partner too, in red. And she can't parry my thrust attacks.My girlfriend has a lingerie set that's almost identical to the first 2 gifs. I think I'll be asking her to wear it again tonight.She can mount my Stellar Blade!!
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DonF
Member
that guy is an absolute joke, he’s been pushing for SBI and other DEI junk on Twitter for months, he even openly claims that they would have made Stellar Blade a better game
I hate all dei stuff but thats not what he is saying. He is saying that a better story would have made it a better game, not Sweet baby involvement.
Dr. Claus
Banned
Dude attributes DEI nonsense and SBi involvement to quality writing and has for months now. He doesn’t know a good story if it bit him in the ass.
DonF
Member
Yeah, no doubt about it, even if I dont follow the guy, but thats not what he is saying on that tweet. He is saying that a better story would have made it a better game, not sweet baby's involvement, particularly.
Scary_Larry
Member
Funny you mention Rise of the Ronin along with this game. I'm debating getting that or Stellar Blade. Would you say you're enjoying this one more than RoTR?Been playing for the past 5 hours, the game is lit as fuck. God-tier combat, god-tier protagonist, god-tier soundtrack. I'm surprised at how much opportunity there is to explore each environment, much more than something like DMC/Bayo and the verticality is impressive too.
I'd put the parry system in the same category as Lies of P which is to say not that intuitive (I have the plat trophy), especially coming off Rise of the Ronin which was near perfect in this regard (I have the plat trophy). Other than that not much to criticize at this point, Nier composer putting that work in, at times if I closed my eyes I'd think it was Automata
Northeastmonk
Gold Member
Yea and the training mode helps quite a bit with nailing down the parry too.
What's funny is that some of the posters on the Stellar Blade thread actually expressed enthusiasm for the game and are going to buy it themselves. I would've liked to seen him brow beat them to see if he'd have gotten banned.
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fersnake
Member
its not like is life or death to me, i wasnt playing it that much tho so i didnt care, and the time i had to play some games i was gaming on my pc so that's why xD
Musashipan
Member
82?
75 maximum
Bayonetta 3 is 85 and 200 times better
75 maximum
Bayonetta 3 is 85 and 200 times better
Crayon
Member
Go_Ly_Dow
Member
So much attention to this generic, 6, Bayonetta rip off...
That's quite a collection of driveby posts you have there including before the game even released.
You're a strange soul.
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Spooky Scary Skeleton
Member
bayo simps are weird creatures.
Angry_Megalodon
Banned
It might be more nuanced than that.
The way he writes tells me he might be a fellow Spaniard, which would make sense because my country is rich in this sub-human species featuring hatred for Sony, posturing love for Nintendo (Their first Nintendo was Switch. Bayonetta is just their last fashionable item). Everything he says fits in the narrative of local reviewers/YouTubers. They call this game "Plagionetta" despite having no resemblance to Bayo.
Verdict: unhinged.
Crayon
Member
He's not wrong though.
This game might be polished and pretty, but it doesn't bring anything other games (DMC, Bayo, Nier) haven't already done much better to the table.
nial
Member
Zheph
Member
The usual argument when you don't have much to say but need to hate on something
gaming_again
Member
It's way better than all those games you listed.
gaming_again
Member
lol what? The surge? It's the first PS5 game I've played since Demon Souls Remake that actually feels next-gen. The ocean waves look amazing.
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Zheph
Member
The surge? Lmao, glad I didn't click the link
TheDarkPhantom
Gold Member
Sorry I somehow missed your question, maybe you've already decided on one. Having just finished Stellar Bladed though I'm in a better position to answer: both lol.
OK, assuming you can only get one it gets very subjective, do you want a stylish character action game or a historical, open-world epic? Both have fantastic combat though Ronin's is a lot deeper (and bloodier). Ronin will ultimately give you more playtime due to it's open-world nature. SB is an anomaly in today's gaming climate with it's spicy character design, you will never enjoy looking at a character's ass more. SB's OST is god-tier though Ronin's is great too. Both have their share of "wow" moments but I give the edge to SB. Both have fantastic DualSense support.
Ronin is the sleeper hit of 2024, SB will be a GOTY contender for many, hope all that helps!
Aenima
Member
Just finished my 1st run. So far its my GOTY and one of my all time favorite action games. Loved the Story, OST, Combat, Exploration and collecting outfits for best new waifu EVE.
Time for a NG+ to collect more outfits and see a diferent ending. Finished the 1st run with 37 outfits.
Time for a NG+ to collect more outfits and see a diferent ending. Finished the 1st run with 37 outfits.
Dr. Claus
Banned
RedC
Member
Somebody whose opinion I deeply respect in fully assessing overall game design.
Dr. Claus
Banned
Sounds like you need to find better youtubers, mate.
RedC
Member
Or you can simply disagree with his opinion or dismiss it outright.
Senhua
Member
Thank you for this. 100% same with my review of the game on OT.
Will subscribe to his soon
Majormaxxx
Member
ONE MILLION COPPIES!
Giallo Corsa
Member
Remember people, this is the same youtuber that praised Wanted : Dead a year ago saying how wrong everyone else was - and i have 20+ hours on Wanted: Dead (and still find it underdeveloped, cheap and shallow).
Also : "Resident Evil 4 Remake is LAME and Everyone Will LOVE It." - 'nuff said
Some people just make a living out of these opinion pieces.
Stop caring about other people's opinions, try to form your own for Christ's sake
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RedC
Member
This is a review thread and I posted a review.
Even if you don't agree with his final opinions, he's very clear about the standards he uses to judge action games, focusing on what he calls "gameplay density" and depth. He backs up his points with solid evidence, explains his thought process clearly, and is very detailed in pointing out specific things he likes or doesn't like them and why. It's what makes his reviews both easy to follow and enjoyable to me, not to mention, I tend to agree with his points.
And for the record, Wanted Dead, from a gameplay perspective, is a very enjoyable and underrated action game.
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Punished Miku
Human Rights Subscription Service
I really like this guy's channel. Doesnt mean you have to agree with him 100%. He hates Bayonetta 3 and I think its a masterpiece. He hates RE4R and I agree. I loved Wanted Dead and I agree. I havent played Stella Blade beyond the demo yet but I didnt think the combat was fun. I'll play it eventually. In the meantime this guy always thinks for himself and makes for a review I enjoy watching.
The section he has on the combat is fantastic. That is EXACTLY what I felt from the demo, but he is putting it into better words than I did. I cant comment on story or exploration really until I play the full game.
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Dr. Claus
Banned
People will find any random low number review to justify their view of the game, instead of discussing their own personal opinions on it. Easier to point to a youtube video than actually speak their own words (assuming they even played the game).