Bloodborne 2 can wait – just give me a Bluepoint remake of the original game
Aug. 9, 2024Opinion | A hunter is a hunter, even in 60 FPS
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Yharnam deserves a makeover
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Now I’m no business brain, but you only need to look at the reaction toKai Cenatstreaming it to know Bloodborne’s popularity hasn’t waned in the nine years since its release. The experience of first setting foot into Yharnam is a core gaming memory of mine, and one that could only benefit from a touch up. Even more so if it came to PC, too.
The graphical overhaul Bluepoint could offer is an obvious selling point. The labyrinthine environment of Bloodborne is already a delight on the eyes, but imagine the level of detail the PS5 can provide? Just don’t think about performing a visceral attack on a giant pig. Don’t do it!
Besides the looks department, Bluepoint brought some other welcome features to Demon’s Souls. The photo mode, for instance, is brilliant, and lets us get the perfect snaps to chronicle our adventure through Boletaria. Now just imagine the action shots we could get of the Moon Presence in Bloodborne.
Then there are guide options, wherePS+subscribers can fast travel in the game by selecting different trophy tip cards from the PS5 menu bar. Sure, you have to ditch your souls to use it, but the time you can save is worth it. It’s so helpful that speedrunners exploit it to beat the game in less time than it takes most players to beat Phalanx.
Above all, Bluepoint dared to take Demon’s Souls to another level by adding new playable content. The developer introduced new collectable Ceramic Coins, which can be traded (when you have enough) with Sparkly the Crow for a Rusted Key. This new item unlocks a room with the Penetrator’s armor, one of the most aesthetically pleasing outfits in a FromSoftware title. Sure the armor was in the game before as the Penetrator wears it, but Bluepoint made it into something you could dress your character with. It’s a genius inclusion added in typical FromSoftware style, and it begs the question: what could the studio do if given the keys to Bloodborne?
We could instead hope for Bloodborne 2, and I’m firmly in favor of an eldritch-horror-infested sequel, but I just can’t see it happening. Miyazaki has repeatedly said it isn’t up to him. If that’s the case, and not a smokescreen to throw us off the scent, why would the veteran developer be interested in returning to Yharnam?
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While the original game remains a masterpiece to this very day, it’s no bad thing to add even more shine to an already brilliant star, and Bluepoint has proof it can do just that. The decision isSony’s of course. All we can do is hope the publisher is granted the eyes to see what an excellent idea a remake would be.
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