People who are interested in Souls-type combat, but want an "anime" aesthetic and/or story to go along with it I guess.
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New Code Vein Gameplay Trailer; From Anime Expo
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People who are interested in Souls-type combat, but want an "anime" aesthetic and/or story to go along with it I guess.
CielTynave
Member
So basically me lol. I definitely agree that this isn't the best way to show off a game, but at the same time I'm still a bit excited to see what else the game could have in store.
What does anime story mean?
I never said anime story.
Yeah. And sometimes it feels like you can just time your attacks and never even have to stop attacking. The enemy staggers so much.
But it's "basic" gameplay so it probably works for both the characters and monsters.
Better not have generic easy enemies everywhere, it needs challenge.
Donniewahlberg
Banned
Really want this game to turn out decent. I love Go Shiina's music for the e3 trailer and would kind of like to hear the whole thing implemented.
gunstarhero
Member
Like the art style - but these gameplay demos make the game look boring as fuck.
Mmmmmmmmmm.
So no explanation huh?
Weltall Zero
Member
Blackleg-sanji1
Banned
Ppl still do this? Why is this ok
Mmmmmmmmmm.
RoboGeorgeForeman
Banned
Definitely want. Just hope the story is somewhat decent. Definitely been digging Bamco this generation.
I don't even understand what it has to do with anything. He said it's disgusting, and unless there's something skeevy about the game I'm unaware of, I don't see why he'd use such harsh language.
il Diavolo
Banned
I think it looks ok. Need more footage where the player doesn't spam the same combo though.
Mmmmmmmmm.
Mmmmmmmmm.
Blackleg-sanji1
Banned
It never has anything to do with the topic it's a means to belittle because they can't handle a regular conversation it's annoying
jordanhowe
Neo Member
Seems like a lot of people are down on this game in the thread. Although it looks a little basic at this point, i, for one, am optimistic. Love the anime look of it and if they can channel some of that Souls goodness, I am all in.
Basically where I'm at, but I'm getting increasingly pessimistic about it lol
I just find it funny that it looks disgusting, yet he's interested anyways lol
AquaWateria
Member
Rather than Souls this game reminds me of Tokyo Ghoul Lol.
Blackleg-sanji1
Banned
Probably not the best thing to show. We can get basic videos from the press when they play lol. Should show what makes the game standout high level combat etc
I like anime-ish games but I'm not sure this particular art style will really work with that gameplay. The characters and enemies look like they should be way faster than they are. Like Souls games look like they should have slower combat than something like Nioh. I kinda wish they went more with a Bloodborne speed instead of Dark Souls 1. But it'll probably improve
He might just not like anything anime. Idk.
YES! Holy shit, this whole time this has been bothering me ever time I see Code Vein stuff. I knew the masks and blood theme reminded me of an anime but I could never remember its name. Hopefully this is better than Tokyo Ghoul because that show was a big waste of time.
Thewonandonly
Junior Member
I don't know man it might just be me after beating the final boss of ashes of Adrian but you show anyone that boss fight and they may turn into a gamer. Shit was fucking epic with fire and ice splattering everywhere and making the field look epic. Like after dieing 30 times I still was dropping my jaw the second face when that music escalated!!!!
Sorry just wanted to talk about that fight
anyway this game looks allrifht and souls like is a easy sell to me (if it has more then 4 bosses 
, but damn I need to see enemy variety. Nioh kind of skrewed the pooch on this endAquaWateria
Member
The Manga is a fuck ton better than the anime. The anime pretty much butchered everything including the story, characters, and aesthetics. I was pretty disappointed when they butchered the series.
If this is half as good as the Manga of Tokyo Ghoul that would be great. The Manga is really fantastic. It had one of the biggest mind fuck endings I have seen.
Head.spawn
Junior Member
I went from loving to the initial teaser, to hating the actual game reveal to liking the trailer they showed at MS's E3, to being completely meh after seeing this.
Some things:
-Did they copy the framepacing from Bloodborne or is the video just recorded weird?
-Wtf is all that chain/clanking sound ever time the guy moves? It made sense in Dark Souls, because you're wearing armor. Looks like this guy is rocking pleather...
-The sound effects sound rough all around
-Gameplay seems rather bland at the moment (hard to judge really).
Hopefully this looks a lot better next time I see it again.
Some things:
-Did they copy the framepacing from Bloodborne or is the video just recorded weird?
-Wtf is all that chain/clanking sound ever time the guy moves? It made sense in Dark Souls, because you're wearing armor. Looks like this guy is rocking pleather...
-The sound effects sound rough all around
-Gameplay seems rather bland at the moment (hard to judge really).
Hopefully this looks a lot better next time I see it again.
spazchicken
Member
Another Dark Souls game.
I knew it as soon as I saw the way the character was standing.
I guess this is a thing now. What's this genre going to be called? Does it have an official name already?
I knew it as soon as I saw the way the character was standing.
I guess this is a thing now. What's this genre going to be called? Does it have an official name already?
nailbombxx
Member
Cuz of the girl and her tail weapon thing?
maybe he's referring to this boss
If so, then sure I guess, but it sounded like he was referring to this footage in particular though, hence why I thought it was random af lol
AquaWateria
Member
Its the bloody masks lmao.
Oh duh lol
The hits feel better than that horrible initial reveal trailer, but they still have some way to go. Hopefully it's improved in the final version. So far they have been showing very basic attacks that is similar to souls series only, so hopefully they show more special stuff later on.
So far this character being voiced by Kayano Ai is the biggest selling point for me.
Being much more Dark Souls than also God Eater may hurt this game if they don't snaz it up fast.
I mean, enemies just standing around waiting for the player may work in mysterious worlds like Souls but this is a straight-up post-apocalyptic one; it may not be convincing in this case.
I mean, enemies just standing around waiting for the player may work in mysterious worlds like Souls but this is a straight-up post-apocalyptic one; it may not be convincing in this case.
Weltall Zero
Member
Mmmmmmmmmm.
Hmmmmmmmmm.
Okay, look gang, I don't have any issues with the animes. It's just in some cases, maybe a lot of cases actually, some of the styles or design just comes off as a little bit over the top trash.
Look, some people have already posted some fine examples of what I'm talking about. Look at this:
What the fuck is this? What the fuck is that? Who designed this character and thought "that looks good". Probably a weeb no doubt, but nevertheless, that's not an excuse. The hat (Why? What is that going to do for you? What is that?), the skirt, the dumb looking mask with a bunch of shit on it, the pantyhose that aren't really pantyhose. This shit looks like it's about to turn into hentai or something. And it's not just her, it's also the main dude with far too much going on with his dumb looking edgy metal arm. Ugh, it's enough to make a man sick. It makes Final Fantasy design or that Neptunia shit look like the Mona Lisa. Think about that. Yeah.
That's what I mean by disgusting "weeb shit". Terrible art style is all. Like all filthy anim- I mean like...yeah. That's all it is. Didn't mean to hit your nerves, friends.
Which is why "weeb shit" is so much better! I mean, I like it personally. But that's just me.
moustascheman
Member
The big problem with the combat is that the attack animations really lack the sense of weight that the souls games and bloodborne have. It makes the combat look really jarring, especially since the enemy attacks don't really seem to suffer from this.
nailbombxx
Member
i'm going to have to agree that the female character looks a bit strange
WickedLaharl
Member
I'm just going to go out on a short limb and say that the characters and story will be garbage just like god eater.
Snacks the sober sea lion
Member
Uh, I guess I'm going to have to repeat the same sentiment that the world looks incredibly bland. Dark Souls' textures aren't going to win any awards, but the art direction is some of the best around (even when it's not being taken from Berserk) and a big part of what makes the games good.
OrionsNebula
Member
i'm going to have to agree that the female character looks a bit strange
I was originally thinking that she looked pretty cool, and then I saw her hat... Now I agree that it is an odd character design