Lots of good points, I think. I'm also worried about the release coinciding with the Q1 release of the FFVII remake, which I expect to dominate console sales. I think, too, it draws from the same pool of nostalgic RPG-ers from the time period.While I generally agree about making the game good, I also think it has to get to market. I think there a quite a few Gen X, Y, and Z-ers who have never heard of WoD or VtM. In some ways, you need exposure to generate momentum to make good games. There's been too much nothing, in my opinion. But, with the success of LA by Night, V5, and the upcoming WW game, I think WoD can endure in traditional and non-traditional platforms. To me, that's greater than any single game. TL;DR: yes I want it to be good, but I think it needs to come out or it doesn't matter whether it's good. Cheers, all!
They have, and the main problem of delaying B2 into autumn is that the new console generation will be released around the time!
I won´t imply that most people will buy all of these games but they all compete for our money and mainly time.
Quote from: Wesp5 on October 10, 2019, 01:35:40 pmThey have, and the main problem of delaying B2 into autumn is that the new console generation will be released around the time!I don´t expect the new consoles earlier than late October. So there is enough time for a delay before that.A release in March 2020 is in my opinion almost crazy because of the strong competitors.We have direct RPG competitors like Final Fantasy 7 Remake and of course Cyberpunk 2077 but also other big games like Last of Us 2, Watch Dogs Legion,Animal Crossing: New Horizons, Doom Eternal and a lot more of smaller games. I won´t imply that most people will buy all of these games but they all compete for our money and mainly time. Is really the perfect place for Bloodlines 2 especially if it isn´t finished?Also we all get older and i can only speak for myself but i am tired of unfinished games. I don´t care if takes longer but when i play when i want to have a good gaming experience.In Bloodlines 2 case well i probably would give it another shot because its Bloodlines but most people won´t be that forgiving.So please Hardsuit Labs / Paradox delay this game and take your time. September 2020 is a much better release date for Bloodlines 2 than March 2020.
Ff7 as DIRECT competition? Ehhhhh I wouldn't even begin to try to claim those games have much of anything in common. Cyberpunk 2077, on the other hand...
Quote from: DarkProphet on October 13, 2019, 05:24:24 pmFf7 as DIRECT competition? Ehhhhh I wouldn't even begin to try to claim those games have much of anything in common. Cyberpunk 2077, on the other hand...Yeah i would compare both this way. Both are RPGs in general and build on nostalgia. Also like Bloodlines 2 people want to play a FF7 Remake for decades.
I'd argue that FFVII is a cyberpunk game and that it's predecessor was steampunk.Especially the Midgar Zone. Hi-tech, low-life as the saying goes. It also has an unusual amount of horror elements (most of the Sephiroth pursuit). Add genetic experimentation (Red XIII, Jenova, Hojo, Soldier), police states, capitalist governments, and cyborgs (Barett). End of the world. Hell, you play as environmental terrorists.Both games are masterpieces in their own right (with outstanding soundtracks). 7 years isn't that much of a gap. I played both at their respective releases.
I was sad when I finished Midgar because the technology excited me, whereas the lack thereof disinterested me. That said, FFIV is one of my fave FF games, and it is nearly devoid of tech compared to FVII, VIII, X, XIII.
Quote from: DarkProphet on October 17, 2019, 03:38:13 amI was sad when I finished Midgar because the technology excited me, whereas the lack thereof disinterested me. That said, FFIV is one of my fave FF games, and it is nearly devoid of tech compared to FVII, VIII, X, XIII.One day I'll play a Final Fantasy game... I know I will !