There was plenty of pre-release scepticism pointed in the direction of The Order: 1886 after its relatively short running time was revealed, but fellow PlayStation 4 exclusive Bloodborne will face no such criticism. According to an upcoming issue of EDGE – which bears From Software's fearsome foray on the cover – the title will take you over 40 hours to complete.
The tantalising tidbit comes courtesy of a massive preview, which details a lengthy hands-on with near-final code. According to the publication, while it was privy to a full 40 hours with the game, it still couldn't finish it within that window. It's worth noting as well, that it didn't have access to multiplayer or the randomised Chalice Dungeons. This is going to be a big game, then.
According to a summary posted on NeoGAF, the report is largely glowing, concluding that this is director Hidetaka Miyazaki's "brutal riposte to the section of his playerbase that thinks that it has seen it all before". It also concludes: "If you've been watching this generation from the sidelines, unmoved by the remasters and rush jobs while you wait for the first true essential to arrive, now's the time."
Has the PS4 finally found its first must-own exclusive? We'll bring you our verdict later in the month.
[source gamesradar.com, via neogaf.com]
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I must admit this game isn't exactly high on my wanted list. I do like the setting art-style and concept but I was not a fan of the Demon/Dark Souls games. I watched a first 15mins video which didn't inspire me but on the plus side it didn't put me off either. Its not the type of game I am likely to play in multi-player (based on the game play style).
I haven't written it off yet and still finding out more. It has the advantage of releasing at a time when there isn't much out that interests me - had it been out in May/June when the Witcher 3 and Batman are releasing, I wouldn't be considering it Maybe I am letting my opinion on the 'Souls' games cloud my judgement a bit where this is concerned so will wait until I read a few reviews and watch a bit more game play videos.
The next big question though is how much HDD space does it take up? I'm not really all that concerned about it since I have 1TB in my PS4, but its still nice to know.
the hype...cant handle it...need game...now.
@JesWood13 Literally came across this link this morning
http://www.playstationlifestyle.net/2015/03/11/playstation-store-game-download-size-for-bloodborne-final-fantasy-type-0-hd-battlefield-hardline-more/
Sammy, please don't ban me for posting links to other games sites!
Only 40 hours, I guess that's acceptable.
@General_Spiller Haha, it's all good!
@Bad-MuthaAdebisi They had 40 hours with the game which they did not finish, Bloodborne time wise will likely follow Demons Souls around 100 hours. You also got to remember they would have been rushing through the game, to see as much as possible for there hands-on preview. I spent over 500 hours with Dark Souls around the same time (if not longer) with both Demons Souls & Dark Souls II, especially with NG+, NG++ etc cannot see Bloodborne being no different.
@General_Spiller I'm surprised, dang! Like gorgeous, lots to see and do, and it's only 25-26GB! Final Fantasy Type-0 w/ the demo and Borderlands Collection, which I plan on getting too, also aren't that taxing on system memory. That's fantastic!
@banacheck I was expecting 100+ minimum, that's what I spent on DS II and barely got half way through I think. Looking forward to both titles.
@Bad-MuthaAdebisi Remember, it says OVER 40 hours... Which could mean 50 to 80 for all we know, not to mention New Game +, Chalice Dungeons, helping friends get through the game because they can't without a Souls-addict... So much game.
This is grand news, i was hoping the order at least took this long!
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