Topic: Elden Ring Hype Thread

@nessisonett Like mentioned previously, this is the first gameplay reveal trailer. From Software were never gonna do full breakdown at this stage as I don't recall them ever do that previously. I just posted a video breaking down the video a bit more, so there is stuff out there if you wanna know more.

@TheBrandedSwordsman @colonelkilgore It's funny man yesterday when the trailer premiered you were fellow gamers that came to mind. What's your thoughts? Are you hyped? Disappointed? Honestly I can't say I'm crazy about FromSoft as I've only completed DS3 and played Bloodborne and Sekiro. But I definitely enjoy the games they craft. I don't think Elden Ring is a day 1 for me but I'll surely follow its hopeful success.

Also, I've seen a decent amount of people complain about the visuals as they were expecting more, something comparable to the Demon's Souls Remake. I think people failed to set their expectations and forgot its a cross-gen game. I personally thought it looked great, guess that's the strength of good art direction.

@TraCuz- yeah, for me (& I get that FromSoft games aren't for everyone) it was pretty much the perfect trailer... I loved what they showed.

As for the graphics, I've mentioned this before but it's the aesthetics and visual style that always floors me about From's output. They've never had the highest resolutions or frame-rates but for me every piece of armour, weapon and location is high-art. I literally spend hours revolving the camera to see how light reflects of the embossed shields etc. I thought it looked beautiful, in a nightmarish-fantasy kinda way.

And the action... frikkin fighting a dragon while on horseback, all the while considering the potential difficulty (very little room for error)... just pure epicness gamified!

@colonelkilgore Same I thought it looked great, and like you said everything is high art. Something about that glowing tree reaching into the heavens is really captivating to me. That dragon looked insane, I've only seen the trailer twice but I was trying to keep an eye out for gameplay differences. It seems like the mount is going to be a part of combat when it comes to evading, it looked like it had a double jump? And maybe started gliding? I also noticed there seems to be a dedicated jump button unlike other Souls' where you have to run then jump. They must've really liked what a jump did for Sekiro, definitely welcomed. Other than that I couldn't tell much, but some attacks look a little more stylized than typical Souls.

@TraCuz- I think it's going to be a great game, no question or doubt about that. I do think there may be more progression from Dark Souls in the actual game itself, rather than what has been showcased in this trailer. You should definitely go back to Bloodborne and try and complete it, you can totally cheese a lot of the PvE elements and beating the bosses feels so satisfying that it's totally worth it imo.

@TheBrandedSwordsman Don't worry friend I have not given up completely on Bloodborne, I'm honestly just waiting it out to see if this rumored PS5 version is ever coming. Plus I'm just way too absorbed into Final Fantasy at the moment to even think about another game, poor MGS4 on the back burner.

@TraCuz- yeah there was a lot packed into under 3 minutes eh. Glad you liked the look of it.

@TheBrandedSwordsman Haven’t had time to spend with the trailer yet, but I am curious to see what all the fuss is about 😄

HYPE!

Sums it pretty well. Lol

@JohnnyShoulder So is the head on the right meant to be wise, condescending to the stupid-looking figure on the left, as if to say - yes, but there is far more to it than that, or even, yes, but it is wise to want Dark Souls with a horse?

@Th3solution Let me know what you think once you've watched it, I'd be interested to know what you think.

@JohnnyShoulder where did MenasLG get my photograph from!?!?

Does the male voice over remind anyone else of Hugo Weaving?

@Foxy-Goddess-Scotchy Rofl at now that's what I call Dark Souls - What was your favourite moment in DS3?

@lolwhatno I actually enjoy going back to FromSoft trailers and just reflecting on how many late-game bosses or even endings to a game they show. It makes absolutely no sense when you first see it, but once you go back and rewatch you are just amazed at how much they give away, yet don't spoil the actual game.

@lolwhatno haha yes! I feel the same way every time I think of Bloodborne. Something about their worlds just feels so immersive and spectacular yet daunting, making you want to see them all over again!

@TheBrandedSwordsman I’ve spent some time with the trailer and it’s quite good. I’m not the level of FromSoft disciple that many are, but you can’t deny their expertise with dark fantasy and creature design. Really great. A lot have commented on how similar it looks to Dark Souls and Bloodborne, and I suppose that’s correct, but there definitely seems to be enough going on in the gameplay department to seem like it’s own thing. I do like how the story and lore seem to be a little more overt this time around and it seems like it might be a little easier to follow.

@Th3solution Yeah definitely, thanks, I definitely agree with your comments, do you think you might buy it once the bugs have been patched up then?

@Th3solution Also, the story being a bit more explicit this time around might make it a bit more accessible for people such as yourself? Plus would you say it looks like high fantasy rather than dark fantasy like some have said or would you say that the reverse looks to be true?