by eminusx Mon Jun 18, 2012 4:54 am
what do i want? a fine selection of gnarly Beards in the character creator. . .garrrrr!!!
They need to build on the key ideas that make Dark Souls such an original experience then really dial them in. The PvE/story experience is utterly unique with the verticality and interlinking game world and online elements being the jewels in its crown. They need to at the very least maintain the difficulty (or maybe offer a 'veteran DS' option for us geeks and obsessives) and keep the story well buried in the world and its characters / architecture.
Apart from maybe creating a number of dedicated locations, i.e an ampitheatre, giant cage or death pit etc I would pay equal attention to PvE and PvP, theyre both critical mechanics of the game and focussing on one over the other would be a real shame. Its the only game I can think of where the story, co-op & pvp not only merge seamlessly into eachother but really compliment the gameplay, so I think FROM will throw everything they have at the next game and show some love for both PvE and PvP, as they should!
couple of ideas i'd like to see:
1 - the same vertically interlinking gameworld but with more variation to allow more exploration, not too much tho to detract from the worlds tightness.
2 - obvious framerate resolution. . yadda yadda
3 - anti backstab option, armour? ring? parry?
4 - beards aplenty (better character creation)
5 - 'in-world' dedicated PvP locations that link with the story, i.e ampitheatre, pit, giant cage, castle dining hall. . .also maybe with a few ghouls literally 'thrown' in as you battle?
6 - greater emphasis on your play style without upsetting balance, Tanks should really BE tanks etc
7 - same voice actors pleeeeease!!!!
8 - NG+ has additional enemies thrown in or moved about so you dont get too comfy
9 - the same, beautifully tight swordplay, but maybe an additional move option to make PvP or invader battles less predictable.
10 - more involvement with NPC's related to your choice of Faith/magic/pyro etc maybe it could be an optional, subtle side-quest with your character development that would impact the final third of the game / ending. The option of 1 relevant, well executed side quest would be a nice change from half a million pointless ones!!
11 - armour that is influenced by your Faith/magic/pyro status?
been looking for a thread like this. . .