Hi everyone. First time in the sub, I just wanted to share my experience with Bloodborne.
I've started a new game many times. I've created a character, chosen a weapon, and defeated the first werewolf, and then given up. The big dude with the axe was always a problem, and the regular villagers with pitchforks always felt unfair. I would try and fail, and then inevitably put the game up and go back to playing Doom or something. The disc has sat on my shelf since, staring at me, telling me I can't do it.
Three days ago, something compelled me to put it back in the PS4 and try again. And my eyes are open now.
Up until yesterday, I had never even seen the Cleric Beast. This time I've spent playing it though, I tried to open up my heart and mind, and figure out what Bloodborne was asking of me. This morning I beat Father Gascoigne, and I'm working through Old Yarnham now. Something finally clicked, and I've figured out how to play the game. It's still kicking my ass, sure, but I'm slowly gaining the ability to kick ass right back. I've been spending blood echoes, leveling up, figuring out my fighting style, and I even found a safe place for the old woman surrounded by dogs.
Everything about Bloodborne is wonderful, the art direction, the world building, the monster design, just everything is magical. I'm so excited to see what the rest of the game holds, and I will conquer it.