Bloodstained: Ritual Of The Night And Curse Of The Moon!

[Bebpo]

Never played a Castlevannia game, but have this pre-ordered. Interested in trying it out.

You’ve never played a CV game?

[bork]

Never played a Castlevannia game

Go play Symphony Of The Night, man!  ASAP!

[The Sceneman]

Never played a Castlevannia game, but have this pre-ordered. Interested in trying it out.

play. SotN. Now. Best. game. ever.

[bork]

Didn't get an email, but just checked my backer survey and got my Steam code! 

And then after redeeming it...no preload. 

[Trent Dole]

My code is there tooo
@ no preload

[bork]

Dunno how big the game size is and if it will download on the crappy-ish guest wifi connection at work...but I'm probably going to bring my laptop to the office tomorrow and give it a try. 

[Cryo]

Someone on ree said their xbox download was 7.7gb, if it helps. I'm also in team sit here and wait for the preload, but isn't the big day 1 patch not coming out on PC for another 13.5 hours anyway?

[Trent Dole]

Patch was supposed to be 'day zero' and be about 4-5gb big.

[Cryo]

 

[bork]

Someone on ree said their xbox download was 7.7gb, if it helps. I'm also in team sit here and wait for the preload, but isn't the big day 1 patch not coming out on PC for another 13.5 hours anyway?

Hoping PC has the patch already included.  Wouldn't make sense any other way.

[bork]

My Steam library now has three listings for this game:

Bloodstained:  Ritual of the Night
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night - Beta Backer Demo

I like that they used two spaces to differentiate the final release from the first beta.

[Tasty]

Never played a Castlevannia game

Go play Symphony Of The Night, man!  ASAP!

No, start with the original. It gud.

[Svejk]

The PS4 one already downloaded a 1.01 version patch.  Not sure if it was that large one or not.  The info didn't show the patch size, only stated that it fixed a multitude of bugs and performance issues.  Gotta friend already 3 trophies deep, so it must've been the bigger patch I assume.

[Trent Dole]

Here is the UPDATED launch schedule for Bloodstained.

June 18th, 2019

PS4 Europe - 12:01am PDT
Xbox One - 12:01am PDT
Steam - 6:00am PDT
GOG  - 6:00am PDT
PS4 - North America - 8am-10am PDT

[mormapope]

I've got it preloaded and the patch auto downloaded on my end. Playing on the Xbone.

[Rahxephon91]

Never played a Castlevannia game, but have this pre-ordered. Interested in trying it out.

You’ve never played a CV game?

Just Lords of Shadow 1 which yeah..:

I’m not generally into side scrollers, often in account of being terrible at them. But I’m interested in trying this one. If I like it maybe I’ll dabble with more.

[mormapope]

Holding up on the d-pad or left analog stick makes Miriam strike a very sexy pose!

This feels like a mega beefy and incredibly well done SOTN sequel gameplay wise. In the first 20 minutes/4% map completion, I've gotten like six main weapons, ranged weapons with limited ammunition was introduced, spells, different armor/accessories immediately as well. Combat has a good omph to it. Soundtrack is catchy. Not too much time wasted for introducing gameplay mechanics.

Im very picky when it comes to this genre. SOTN being my favorite. I'd highly recommend this for any SOTN/Igavania fan.

Playing with the English dub, voice acting is great as well.

[Trent Dole]

Unlocks for Steam in about 8 hours, I'm not sure if I want to try and sleep some or not.

[The Sceneman]

Holding up on the d-pad or left analog stick makes Miriam strike a very sexy pose!

This feels like a mega beefy and incredibly well done SOTN sequel gameplay wise. In the first 20 minutes/4% map completion, I've gotten like six main weapons, ranged weapons with limited ammunition was introduced, spells, different armor/accessories immediately as well. Combat has a good omph to it. Soundtrack is catchy. Not too much time wasted for introducing gameplay mechanics.

Im very picky when it comes to this genre. SOTN being my favorite. I'd highly recommend this for any SOTN/Igavania fan.

Playing with the English dub, voice acting is great as well.

awww yeah. Better buy this on the Bone asap.

[Occam]

My physical PS4 copy hasn't actually shipped yet according to USPS (4 days ago Fangamer said it had left their warehouse, lol), and I haven't received any download code, either (I backed a higher tier). How difficult could it have been to at least send out those emails on time?
What a shitshow.

Had I known in advance how this would turn out, I wouldn't have backed it at all and just bought a copy at launch. Would have been cheaper and I'd have it by now.

[MMaRsu]

Damn cant wait.. Sotn one of my fav games ever

[Svejk]

In the first 20 minutes/4% map completion, I've gotten like six main weapons, ranged weapons with limited ammunition was introduced, spells, different armor/accessories immediately as well.

See, this is how it's done.  Hollow Knight, although good in it's own way (?), You can play 5 hours, only to get 4% map completion, have the same 1 weapon and 1 look, and have like 2, maybe 3 abilities unlocked.   

Not shitting on HK, it's just not an Igavania (and certainly not better)... then again, nothing is.

IGA/SOTN IS BACK!

[MMaRsu]

When does this unlock?

[Tasty]

The reception to this after a well-documented rocky period early in development has been very uplifting.

[bork]

Up on Steam.

Downloading now

[bork]

The reception to this after a well-documented rocky period early in development has been very uplifting.

I think most people trusted BOSS IGA to deliver in the end.  Remains to be seen how this plays on Switch, however.

[Occam]

Have fun, everybody!
My physical copy is still in "pre-shipment" according to USPS, and I also haven't received a download code (not listed on Fangamer's backer management website, either).
Looking at the comments section of the kickstarter, it sounds like tons of backers haven't received anything yet.
Fangamer sucks, there is no excuse for not at least having the codes available on or before launch day.

[bork]

Got a separate code the IGA's Backpack DLC, too.

Have fun, everybody!
My physical copy is still in "pre-shipment" according to USPS, and I also haven't received a download code (not listed on Fangamer's backer management website, either).
Looking at the comments section of the kickstarter, it sounds like tons of backers haven't received anything yet.
Fangamer sucks, there is no excuse for not at least having the codes available on or before launch day.

What platform is your digital code? 

[mormapope]

In the first 20 minutes/4% map completion, I've gotten like six main weapons, ranged weapons with limited ammunition was introduced, spells, different armor/accessories immediately as well.

See, this is how it's done.  Hollow Knight, although good in it's own way (?), You can play 5 hours, only to get 4% map completion, have the same 1 weapon and 1 look, and have like 2, maybe 3 abilities unlocked.   

Not shitting on HK, it's just not an Igavania (and certainly not better)... then again, nothing is.

IGA/SOTN IS BACK!

In general too, there's tons of content. Ended up spending 2 hours playing last night, and got to 11 percent map completion. There's a in game encyclopedia, and Ive barely made a dent with collecting everything.

This is GOTY material for sure.

[Occam]

Got a separate code the IGA's Backpack DLC, too.

Have fun, everybody!
My physical copy is still in "pre-shipment" according to USPS, and I also haven't received a download code (not listed on Fangamer's backer management website, either).
Looking at the comments section of the kickstarter, it sounds like tons of backers haven't received anything yet.
Fangamer sucks, there is no excuse for not at least having the codes available on or before launch day.

What platform is your digital code?

PS4 (US).

[bork]

Maybe that's it- I can see them sending out codes for the consoles throughout the day.  Is it even available for purchase yet on PSN?

[Occam]

Yes, it's been available for several hours.

[MMaRsu]

Damn some shit like that would make you want to double dip.. but I can understand you are not made of money

I cant even afford this shit right now sadly will buy asap

[bork]

Damn some shit like that would make you want to double dip.. but I can understand you are not made of money

I cant even afford this shit right now sadly will buy asap

The messed up thing is that he did double-dip- the KS backer options provided both digital and physical copies depending on the tier. 

[Svejk]

Some REEEEEjects are saying they're completing the story and getting about 98% completion running about 20 hours.  That's plenty long for me.

[MMaRsu]

already?

[Coax]

Shovel Knight playable character. Ayyy.

[MMaRsu]

Fuxx it i buy it

[Trent Dole]

Yes, it's been available for several hours.

GoG and PS4 were the last sets of codes they were working on over the night. Oh hey backers will get the soundtrack, forgot about that. OST codes will be available after the Switch launch.

[Occam]

What do you mean "were working on"? They still haven't sent out the US PS4 codes.

[Trent Dole]

What do you mean "were working on"? They still haven't sent out the US PS4 codes.

Wow that sucks.

[MMaRsu]

Im sure this wasnt posted yet but its glorious (* only watched the part with iga because no spoilers for me dawg *)

[Svejk]

Ok... I had to stop at 1:17... FUUUUUUU!!   I had no idea of the character customization and that extra shit?!?!  Fuck this week and it's longness!   

[Trent Dole]

https://twitter.com/SwordOrWhip/status/1141027233198465024

[Occam]

Awesome.

Big thanks to 505 (publisher) for not requesting the codes in a timely fashion.

[Freyj]

They did the same shit with Curse of the Moon lol.

[Trent Dole]

Jim really likes it.

[Occam]

Adding insult to injury:
https://mobile.twitter.com/Nelstar15/status/1141000464948842497


So they do have PS4 codes- for amateur advertisers.

[Nintex]

This looks so good holy shit. Iga actually delilvered.

Not releasing here physical until the 21st though

[kingv]

Really want this on switch for an upcoming trip, but sort of worried about a dog shit port. They’re saying 720P/30FPS which seems sort of bad.

[Tasty]

Why would a modern sidescroller ever allow sub-60fps?

For that matter why isn't this 2D sprites

[toku]

Why would a modern sidescroller ever allow sub-60fps?

For that matter why isn't this 2D sprites

$$$

[bork]

Really want this on switch for an upcoming trip, but sort of worried about a dog shit port. They’re saying 720P/30FPS which seems sort of bad.

Yeah, this really makes me wonder what happened-

This game scales down really well- the Steam page even says it will run on "potato PCs," lol.  Without undervolting, it runs pretty decently on my GPD WIN 2- with a sub-720P resolution it's got to be 40-50 FPS.  Can probably get it go close to 60, so it makes me wonder what's up with the Switch port.  They should have offered a lower res/higher framerate option or something, although if it ends up a solid 30, it probably won't matter too much.  Let's wait and see how it plays when it releases.  That said, am definitely playing this on PC over consoles.

[Tasty]

Whatever port shop they got is likely bottom of the barrel. #LazyDevs

[Bebpo]

For that matter why isn't this 2D sprites

Eh, it's 2019, I think we're well past the acceptance that 3d appeals more than 2d in sales,
also it's been like 20 years of 2.5d and there's been enough examples that 2.5d is a pretty fine replacement for 2d. Just look at Guilty Gear Xrd.

[Tasty]

If you're a sidescrolling platformer and not hitting 60fps in 2019, I'm gonna ask some questions.

Mostly: what the fuck were they thinking.

[Bebpo]

If you're a sidescrolling platformer and not hitting 60fps in 2019, I'm gonna ask some questions.

Mostly: what the fuck were they thinking.

This is true though.

Getting this on PC because of the 30fps.

[Steve Youngblood]

If you're a sidescrolling platformer and not hitting 60fps in 2019, I'm gonna ask some questions.

Mostly: what the fuck were they thinking.

People didn’t complain loudly enough about those MercurySteam 3DS games like Samus Returns or the shitty Castlevania game.

[thisismyusername]

>Buying indy games
>Buying kickstarter indy games at that
>On Shitch

Your own fault, buckaroos. PC forever in indie shit.

[TVC15]

This is the tits.