How good is this game compared to Blasphemous?

[Joshua9948]

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[RBxD1zzY]

The first Blasphemous? I'd argue it's currently better than B1 was when it first released. It lacks some polish right now, but (imo) has a better base to work off of. We'll have to see how it ages in comparison to the first Blasphemous once the content starts rolling out.

I'd say B2 is a much more solid experience though. Last Faith currently has a few design choices that are a bit questionable (no plunge attacks, no crouching attacks, a later-game mechanic that feels half-baked, weird cooldown on dodge>jump>air dash interaction the devs implemented to avoid skips).

[Dr.Luckyshot]

I'd say Blasphemous (can't speak for the sequel) has better lore and more "personality" in general, but I personally find this one more enjoyable to play. There's an absurd amount of variety in dungeons, weapons, powers, enemies, and secrets, so it feels like you're always discovering something new.

The most egregious aspect about The Last Faith is no doubt the parry mechanic (in addition to being a contrived two-button press, you have to be very close to your opponent for it to connect properly) and the healing system, which is ripped straight out from Bloodborne. You can, however, purchase and stack up healing items to mitigate the issue.

[dustin1280]

I hate B1, such a slog that game was... I will give B1 props for atmosphere though, that game oozed atmosphere and personality...

This game blows B1 out of the water... Now B2 is more comparable, I still prefer this game because of the leveling system and souls like mechanics that it has (that B2 doesn't) but they are much closer IMO

[Sykomancer]

I have recommend this game to folks that have enjoyed Blasphemous. They both draw a lot from the same well in terms of design and art direction, though they still have plenty of different mechanics to separate them.

[LateNightRetro]

Blasphemous 1 is about 10x better. Blasphemous 2 is about 5x better.

[lel]

PERSONALLY I like Blasphemous better. The first Blasph has a LOT of issues like balancing / skippable achievements / feels sloggish at times and etc BUT I always find the world interesting. Blasph 2 is way better.

TLF, I dunno, I personally dont feel any interest in their lore nor their story. The main difference is that both Blasphemous 1&2, there is a town and in that town, you interact with NPC and see how their world change by helping them or donating or something. TLF has that mansion but thats kinda it.

Again personally, playing Blasphemous 1 & 2, I'm always interested in the world story and how f**ked it is but in TLF, its feels more like, "Ok i go here, kill this boss, go here, lvl up, go here kill this boss" mentality than anything

[Sek-Raktaa]

I like The Last Faith a lot better than Blasphemous. even though I like how Blasphemous plays, i keep getting turned away from the general art design of that game... plus the player character in Blasphemous looks stupid with that ridiculous cone helmet.

So The Last Faith all the way for me.

[Gunaraj]

I'm about to finish The Last Faith and I can say that Blasphemous both 1 and 2 are far above this game in every aspect.

[dustin1280]

Originally posted by Gunaraj:

I'm about to finish The Last Faith and I can say that Blasphemous both 1 and 2 are far above this game in every aspect.

Getting around B1's map is a slog... This is especially true until you dole out 20k to activate shrine fast travel.
When it was originally released, the ONLY fast travel it had was the portals. The church donation fast travel was patched in later in B1's life

Being only able to equip 3 traversal relics (out of 7) at a time, is a pain in the ass.

B1 had an amazing atmosphere and feel to it FAR better than Last Faith.

But combat feels FAR superior in Last Faith, as does exploration and map traversal.

[Sykomancer]

Originally posted by lel:

PERSONALLYAgain personally, playing Blasphemous 1 & 2, I'm always interested in the world story and how f**ked it is but in TLF, its feels more like, "Ok i go here, kill this boss, go here, lvl up, go here kill this boss" mentality than anything

I'm with you there. A lot of NPC dialogue just kind of feels like word salad and item descriptions & notes don't really illuminate anything going on in the world.

[dustin1280]

Originally posted by Sykomancer:

Originally posted by lel:

PERSONALLYAgain personally, playing Blasphemous 1 & 2, I'm always interested in the world story and how f**ked it is but in TLF, its feels more like, "Ok i go here, kill this boss, go here, lvl up, go here kill this boss" mentality than anything

I'm with you there. A lot of NPC dialogue just kind of feels like word salad and item descriptions & notes don't really illuminate anything going on in the world.

I am inclined to agree.
If you prefer story and atmosphere, B1 has this beat. I haven't beaten B2 yet, so can't make a comparison to it.

However in my opinion Last Faith has better combat, exploration, map traversal, and even the overlay map is better than B1/B2.

LF just loses out heavily when it comes to theme and atmosphere...

[Joshua9948]

Originally posted by dustin1280:

Originally posted by Sykomancer:

I'm with you there. A lot of NPC dialogue just kind of feels like word salad and item descriptions & notes don't really illuminate anything going on in the world.

I am inclined to agree.
If you prefer story and atmosphere, B1 has this beat. I haven't beaten B2 yet, so can't make a comparison to it.

However in my opinion Last Faith has better combat, exploration, map traversal, and even the overlay map is better than B1/B2.

LF just loses out heavily when it comes to theme and atmosphere...

I personally disagree but I'm also bias and a huge sucker for anything victorian related.

[Traumaturgy]

I find this game as a blatant copy of Blasphemous. So even if it was better somehow (hint its not) I refuse to acknowledge it. Its just a copy cat, and by definition it cannot be as as good.

[KingofallHeroes]

This game feels unfinished in comparison to Blasphemous. A nice attempt at a Castlevania soulslike but it doesn't hold up to both games.

[Oni]

Both really good games

If Blasphemous is S Tier then Blasphemous 2 and Last Faith are A Tier

Its very subjective, both B2 and TLF don't have NG+ etc