• Publisher: SCEA
  • Release Date: Nov 24, 2015
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  1. Nov 15, 2017
    10
    Another stunning entry into FROM's catalog of amazing games, or in this case DLCs.
    The Old Hunters takes the player back in time, not unlike Dark Souls' Artorias of the Abyss, into the Hunter's Nightmare.
    Aesthetically the areas in the DLC are amazing, they are detailed and varied from the main game and each other. Enemies are very, very unforgiving, you will frequently encounter Blood
    Another stunning entry into FROM's catalog of amazing games, or in this case DLCs.
    The Old Hunters takes the player back in time, not unlike Dark Souls' Artorias of the Abyss, into the Hunter's Nightmare.
    Aesthetically the areas in the DLC are amazing, they are detailed and varied from the main game and each other.
    Enemies are very, very unforgiving, you will frequently encounter Blood Drunk Hunters through-out the DLC and they will hand you your a** if you are not equipped or experienced enough to deal with them.
    There are some environments from the first game which are clearly re-used, but the way they are incorporated into the game is perfect.
    The DLC has a couple of excellent clothing sets, plenty of new weapons, a new (and helpful) Covenant, which has links to the maingame, and 5 thoroughly (1 hidden, 4 compulsory) awesome bosses, including probably my favourite SoulsBourne boss, Lady Maria, of the Astral Clocktower.
    I case you can't tell already I loved this DLC and its an excellent add-on to the main game, both in gameplay and lore.
    If you haven't played through this and enjoyed the main game you owe it to yourself to take on The Old Hunters at least once
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  2. Sep 17, 2017
    10
    This is one of the dlc's in this time of gaming that are actually worth it.
    Once again, we find ourself in Yharnam. However, the world looks twisted. The buildings are slant and a lot of the roads and houses doesn't seem to make any sense. The world still look beautiful just in it's own way.
    The dlc added a lot of new weapons to use. A lot of unanswered questions about the lore/story of
    This is one of the dlc's in this time of gaming that are actually worth it.
    Once again, we find ourself in Yharnam. However, the world looks twisted. The buildings are slant and a lot of the roads and houses doesn't seem to make any sense. The world still look beautiful just in it's own way.
    The dlc added a lot of new weapons to use. A lot of unanswered questions about the lore/story of Bloodborne was also answered. We learned much more about Laurence, Gehrman and Ludwig for example.
    Also came some of the best boss fights I have ever played. There was a story behind them, they had an awesome scenario and they were lovely tough. If you like Bloodborne this is a must buy.
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  3. Sep 11, 2017
    10
    how is it possible that they made a perfect game better? How did they do it? This is one of the most amazing gaming experiences I've ever had and when I finished this DLC I was honestly sad that it was over. Anyone that calls themself a gamer must play this, this is absolute perfection and you're missing out.
  4. Jul 13, 2017
    10
    A great addition to a great game. Spectacular scenery and types of enemies, a lot of new and interesting weapons, non-obvious secrets. I want to highlight the powerful bosses who transformirovalsya during the battle. Recommend! Waiting For Bloodborne 2! Hurry)
  5. Jul 7, 2017
    10
    Bloodborne is awesome, this DLC is event better. Great and hardest boss fights (except chalices), new locations at highest design level and much more like equipment, tools, events etc.
  6. May 7, 2017
    10
    It's rare to see a DLC this good. Many awesome new weapons and amazing bossfights. A worthy end for Bloodborne. You have to buy this if you liked Bloodborne.
  7. Apr 10, 2017
    10
    Miyazaki's Magnum Opus. Featuring the best levels and the best bosses in Bloodborne, The Old Hunters is without a doubt the best DLC of the souls DLCs. The 3 levels are brilliantly designed, the bosses are brutal with 3 strong contenders for being in the top 10 best bosses in the series, the weapons are badass and you even get answers to several lore plot-holes. What more could you want?Miyazaki's Magnum Opus. Featuring the best levels and the best bosses in Bloodborne, The Old Hunters is without a doubt the best DLC of the souls DLCs. The 3 levels are brilliantly designed, the bosses are brutal with 3 strong contenders for being in the top 10 best bosses in the series, the weapons are badass and you even get answers to several lore plot-holes. What more could you want? The only reason it does not get a perfect score is because 2 of the 5 bosses (Laurence and Living failures) were borderline bad. However, The Old Hunters is damn near perfect, and in my opinion on par with the first half of the original Dark Souls, which is quite the feat. Expand
  8. Apr 7, 2017
    9
    The Old Hunters expansion is one of the best expansions Fromsoft has ever made. It is easily on par (if not better) with Artorias of the Abyss, The music score is phenomenal and mesmerizing, some of the best souls series bosses are found in this game, the new areas are visually stunning and creepy to look at, the lore expands gives more thought for players that embrace the Bloodborne worldThe Old Hunters expansion is one of the best expansions Fromsoft has ever made. It is easily on par (if not better) with Artorias of the Abyss, The music score is phenomenal and mesmerizing, some of the best souls series bosses are found in this game, the new areas are visually stunning and creepy to look at, the lore expands gives more thought for players that embrace the Bloodborne world entirely. The new weapons are spectacular and feel really viable for different builds and runs. The enemy variety is substantial enough to feel good and not lacking too much.

    There are a couple reasons I cannot give TOH a 10/10:

    1) Despite some of the best bosses being apart of this, there is a couple that are not so clever or well thought out, leading to a few frustrating moments as a result.

    2) There are a couple of enemy types that are reused, but others that are so strong and powerful that they can serve as unofficial mini-bosses because of this, making them tedious if you are not on point with them.

    That's really it though. There is a alot great things this expansion has done for fans and even in a critical eye, it stands on a positive scale very well. It also serves the notion that quality beats length; it might seem short, but the content presented is grand and strong. As mentioned, this easily stands among From's best dlc work ever made.
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  9. Mar 16, 2017
    10
    The greatest expansion of all time, to go with the greatest game of all time. Miyazaki-san, I don't know how you managed to outdo yourself when you already reached a height of excellence I did not think was possible and then you go and create the best DLC ever......AND you add one of the most significant story revelations ever to one of the most complex and expertly written LovecraftianThe greatest expansion of all time, to go with the greatest game of all time. Miyazaki-san, I don't know how you managed to outdo yourself when you already reached a height of excellence I did not think was possible and then you go and create the best DLC ever......AND you add one of the most significant story revelations ever to one of the most complex and expertly written Lovecraftian horror in a Victorian setting ever. Praise Miyazaki and praise Mother Kos for this give us eyes so that we may see.

    We are born of the blood, made men by the blood, undone by the blood....our eyes have yet to open, FEAR THE OLD BLOOD
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  10. Mar 16, 2017
    9
    More awesome weapons, bosses, enemies and difficulty. In short more Bloodborne! If you didn't like Bloodborne to start this isn't going to change your mind. But if you are like me and love Blooborne this expansion lives up to the standards of the main game with some of the most brutally difficult, but thrilling boss fights yet. The weapons they added are all pretty damn great as well! ItMore awesome weapons, bosses, enemies and difficulty. In short more Bloodborne! If you didn't like Bloodborne to start this isn't going to change your mind. But if you are like me and love Blooborne this expansion lives up to the standards of the main game with some of the most brutally difficult, but thrilling boss fights yet. The weapons they added are all pretty damn great as well! It also served as a tool to get me leveled enough to finish some of the optional chalice dungeons from the main game. Expand
  11. Mar 13, 2017
    10
    Greatest DLC content. Probably in the same league as the Witcher 3 DLCs in quality, but not in length.

    Going into this as in NG+++ made the difficulty a bit weird. Most people had trouble with Orphan but I had most trouble with Laur___. 4 of the 5 bosses were extremely memorable in their own way, and while the size of the content limits the level design creativity, it still offered many
    Greatest DLC content. Probably in the same league as the Witcher 3 DLCs in quality, but not in length.

    Going into this as in NG+++ made the difficulty a bit weird. Most people had trouble with Orphan but I had most trouble with Laur___. 4 of the 5 bosses were extremely memorable in their own way, and while the size of the content limits the level design creativity, it still offered many little secrets and rewards.

    The DLC further consolidates my belief of Bloodborne being the best PS4 exclusive pre-2017.
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  12. Mar 4, 2017
    10
    One of the best DLCs i' ve played from one of the best games i've played
    Many exciting boss fights and escenaries pushing the story even more to its bloody origins.
    Loved every corner of it
  13. Feb 27, 2017
    10
    Terrific game play, though can be too difficult sometime,
    Marvelous map design,
    Varied enemies and bosses,
    Tens of weapons, several ways of fighting,
    These all make it the best game I've ever played.
  14. Feb 17, 2017
    9
    How do you make Bloodborne better than it already was? Give it a good 5 or so hours worth of DLC is how. The Old Hunters offer new areas, new enemies, new weapons, new clothes, new items and new bosses in order to properly test the hunters who have braved the main story. This is DLC done right, and for 15 bucks, it'll take you far. Much farther than most story add-ons these days.

    The
    How do you make Bloodborne better than it already was? Give it a good 5 or so hours worth of DLC is how. The Old Hunters offer new areas, new enemies, new weapons, new clothes, new items and new bosses in order to properly test the hunters who have braved the main story. This is DLC done right, and for 15 bucks, it'll take you far. Much farther than most story add-ons these days.

    The new environments are sprawling and beautifully designed on top of being downright treacherous. You get three new areas that are massive with much to uncover, and exploring these areas feels new and fresh, even for the seasoned hunter who knows the streets of Yharnam like the back of his hand.

    The new weapons are a welcome addition, as well. The most eccentric of trick weapons are found here, from a double edged blade that splits into a sword and dagger to a curved sword that transforms into a bow to a massive mace that uses your own blood for spikes. More styles of play open up to you from the new weapons offered here. Additionally, new spell items are available, so arcane builds have something to rejoice about, too.

    The new clothes will help you with your fashion even more, providing some sick new threads that's sure to impress any beastly monstrosity or malicious invader, because as we all know, armor is used only for Fashionborne.

    The new bosses are... well, they'll stomp you. Make no mistake, this DLC presents the hardest challenge any hunter can face, even outside the bosses. Take them into account and you're in for a pretty tough slog. The bosses, however, as with all of From's masterworks, are eloquently designed to push you to your limits and test your meddle more than anything ever has before requiring you to be fast, aggressive and absolutely at your best, even moreso than the main game. They will test your patience, your skill, your wit and your perseverance more than any Soulsborne boss ever has before.

    Despite just being DLC, The Old Hunters does indeed have a story of its own that's tied in with the main plot. It's as incomprehensible and convoluted as the rest of it, so as much as I'd like to give a summary, the proper words to describe it seem to elude me. What it is, though, is compelling and mysterious, and you'll want to delve deeper into its world and see it to its end just as much as anything else from the series. Just look up VaatiVidya or something, he'll know what the f*** that weird mumbling dude with the creepy hole skull was about.

    Now for the nitpicks. Pretty big ones, at that, two of them. The NPC hunters in this DLC are absolutely ludicrous. Two particular encounters, to be precise. Though NPC hunters are all over in the DLC, these two encounters are particularly guilty of absolutely atrocious and unbalanced design. Ludicrous damage, infinite stamina, HP values bigger than a list of feminist's complaints. Just absolutely stupid and not fun to fight at all. Even NPCs should follow the rules the game sets, and these do NOT. They break the rules to an almost appalling degree and I absolutely hate them. The other, and everyone will know what I'm talking about, is the OTHER most unbalanced and ludicrous enemy in the game. The bipedal f***ing s*** whales in the Fishing Hamlet. What the flying flaming chicken mcnuggets was From THINKING when they designed this enemy? They're ludicrously overpowered, have a ridiculous moveset that can cross the entire map and stunlock you to death, and the ones with the anchors can go f*** themselves with it! They SUCK. EVERYONE hates them. And if you think you don't, trust me, you're mistaken. Those two points alone are so egregious that I'm taking a point off my score for the entire DLC. They're THAT bad.

    Other than those stupid two points, the DLC is perfect. It's big, it's challenging, it's engaging, and it adds onto what is already a masterpiece. From really did outdo themselves with The Old Hunters.
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  15. Dec 21, 2016
    10
    That DLC is amazing. Has amazing weapons, hard, satisfying boss fights and great lore. Better than vanilla game. If you liked the main game, you will love DLC.
  16. Oct 28, 2016
    9
    I've only been playing this the last few weeks and it's the second best dlc I've played after Blood and Wine. Full of new bosses, weapons, areas etc. just more proof that dlc can be done right and adds to the game.
  17. Sep 18, 2016
    7
    Old Hunters is a pretty solid expansion that adds more Bloodborne content and should be a must pick for all Bloodborne fans. On the other hand, I wasn't really blown away by it in a way I was with vanilla game, it doesn't really improve the base game, just adds more stuff, areas, few bosses and plays it quite safe. Bosses I feel are the strongest part, with again fantastic music andOld Hunters is a pretty solid expansion that adds more Bloodborne content and should be a must pick for all Bloodborne fans. On the other hand, I wasn't really blown away by it in a way I was with vanilla game, it doesn't really improve the base game, just adds more stuff, areas, few bosses and plays it quite safe. Bosses I feel are the strongest part, with again fantastic music and challenge, Lady Maria being my favourite, intensive and hard duel in a beautiful setting. From weapons I loved the new Moonlight sword which in combination with Loch shield and metal helm pushed me to create a really nice paladin character. On the other hand, i was not such a huge fan of new locations and the overall story left me a bit disappointed by the time I finished it. However, it made me go through entire Bloodborne again and refreshed my opinion that this game is just a total masterpiece. 7/10 Expand
  18. Aug 2, 2016
    10
    The old hunters is an incredible expansion to an already incredible game. It offers new and exciting challenges, with some of the hardest bosses yet seen in soulsborne. In addition to their difficulty, the machanics, lore and music make them also some of the best. But incredible bosses and a whole new, visually stunning world to explore is not the only thing this DLC has to offer. ItThe old hunters is an incredible expansion to an already incredible game. It offers new and exciting challenges, with some of the hardest bosses yet seen in soulsborne. In addition to their difficulty, the machanics, lore and music make them also some of the best. But incredible bosses and a whole new, visually stunning world to explore is not the only thing this DLC has to offer. It introduces you to new and interesting side characters. It gives you tons of new, creative and well designed weapons to play around with. And last but not least, it expands on the lore without ever creating plot holes, and it answers a lot of previously asked questions, while still, in true soulsborne fashion, manages to create some new ones in process. This is a must have for anyone who loves the main game. Expand
  19. Jun 14, 2016
    3
    So I'm not sure why this game is so highly rated, its not "difficult" you have like 3 attacks and a gun with a stupid shot, no shields, you can only dodge roll, which is ridiculous, so you blindly jump around each enemy has a "special direction to jump in" which im sure you will fight and realize the game is not difficult once you find the ques, jump, or roll in said direction use saidSo I'm not sure why this game is so highly rated, its not "difficult" you have like 3 attacks and a gun with a stupid shot, no shields, you can only dodge roll, which is ridiculous, so you blindly jump around each enemy has a "special direction to jump in" which im sure you will fight and realize the game is not difficult once you find the ques, jump, or roll in said direction use said attack, rinse repeat stab yourself in the leg, yup, anywho all in all its not fun, game is quite unfair (learning the magical direction to jummp in) more than difficult, and the gameplay is repitive, scenery is completely repititve , before you say im just unskilled or don't understand it, dark souls 3 was the bomb i loved it plenty of everything this game lacks, abilities weapons, scenery, more than 1 way to kill an enemy, play how you want but be carefull kinda gameplay spend the extra money buy dark souls 3 which is what this game should have been, i give it a 3 for making me realize huh i wish this game was like i dont know diffrent and picked up ds3 and was like ohhhhhh this is what i wanted -.- Expand
  20. May 25, 2016
    9
    Прекрасное длц. Очень крутые боссы, первый и последний)
    Остальные не очень впечатляют, за это снизил балл.
    Локации понравились. Оружие очень интересное, это клево) Всегда приятно когда шедевр получает качественные дополнения. 9/10
    Прекрасное длц. Очень крутые боссы, первый и последний)
    Остальные не очень впечатляют, за это снизил балл.
    Локации понравились.
    Оружие очень интересное, это клево)
    Всегда приятно когда шедевр получает качественные дополнения. 9/10
  21. May 24, 2016
    10
    Solo por los boses ya vale la pena, pero tanto la historia, escenarios y diseño en general es incluso por momentos mejor que el original, recomendadisimo si tienes Bloodborne.
  22. May 17, 2016
    10
    From Software proved that they listen to us fans by giving us everything we wanted in Bloodborne's single DLC ''The Old Hunters'':

    -> Absolutely brutal difficulty. Seriously, the DLC makes Bloodborne look like a walk in the park. For everyone who wanted a greater challenge. -> 11 completely new trick weapons; 5 new side arms; 9 new armor sets. For everyone who wanted more
    From Software proved that they listen to us fans by giving us everything we wanted in Bloodborne's single DLC ''The Old Hunters'':

    -> Absolutely brutal difficulty. Seriously, the DLC makes Bloodborne look like a walk in the park.
    For everyone who wanted a greater challenge.

    -> 11 completely new trick weapons; 5 new side arms; 9 new armor sets.
    For everyone who wanted more weapon-variety

    -> Strength-, Arcane-, Arcane-Strength- and Bloodtinge-Strength-builds have been supported,
    For everyone who wanted more build-variety.

    -> 2 new and expansive areas contrasty to what was given in the vanilla version.
    For everyone who wanted more variety in colors and level aesthetics.

    -> Some of THE BEST boss encounters and orchestral scores not only in Bloodborne or souls, but in all of gaming!
    (I'm not exaggerating, you will be surprised!)

    -> For all people who wanted to transform completely into a beast since Bloodborne's release:
    You have to wait no longer!
    (there is also another transformation that I won't spoil for you ;)

    -> Lore that tightly fits into the missing parts of the given Lore of Bloodborne, granting answers to almost every of my questions considering the Lore, creating a complete overall picture of the mysterious events of Yharnam.

    -> Tons of new secrets to uncover

    -> And last but not least: more Bloodborne of course ;)

    I gave the vanilla version of Bloodborne a 9/10 in my review, considering some of the minor problems it had, but ''The Old Hunters'' completes Bloodborne in every way to make it, for me, a 10/10 game.
    With the long-loading times patched and overall bugs and performance issues fixed, Bloodborne in combination with ''The Old Hunters'' now is a polished masterpiece, granting one of the finest gaming experiences of all time in my opinion.
    It ruined other games for me completely to be honest, that's how good it is.
    At last, I highly recommend the DLC for everyone who enjoyed Bloodborne;
    For all the people who didn't: I would still give it a try, maybe now it changes your mind about it, but don't expect groundbreaking changes to the established formula.
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  23. Apr 29, 2016
    10
    Some of the best gothic horror visuals I have ever seen and heard. New and fun weapons and an increase in difficulty that is the cherry on top of an already fantastic game!

    I originally had rated this game as a 10. Then I finished the DLC and looked at the wikis. I apparently have to perform multiple loads and reloads of areas to get NPC story lines to trigger. This is completely
    Some of the best gothic horror visuals I have ever seen and heard. New and fun weapons and an increase in difficulty that is the cherry on top of an already fantastic game!

    I originally had rated this game as a 10. Then I finished the DLC and looked at the wikis. I apparently have to perform multiple loads and reloads of areas to get NPC story lines to trigger. This is completely unacceptable. I understand coming back and reloading once....but multiple times? I spent hours running through the DLC trying on different outfits etc. But what I didn't do was run through the DLC twice or thrice because that just doesn't make sense. Utter horsecrap.....

    Dear FROM,

    I don't want to have to look at wikis to figure out your game. I had this game re-reviewed at at 0. I have since changed my mind. This DLC is that good. You can totally screw the player over by making a virtually non sensible story line path and I will still give it a perfect rating....nicely done.
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  24. Apr 4, 2016
    10
    Great DLC! It gives you the missing pieces of the puzzle and faces you with the hardest boss in the game. All of this delivered with an amazing OST, again. Totally worth the price.
  25. Mar 27, 2016
    8
    My favourite game...maybe ever. So i sold my original and got the full version with this thrown in. its more bloodborne so if u love the game then u will at least really enjoy this . its a bit of a different take on the original game and has its own atmosphere which i thought was cool. a different side to bloodborne even the revamped areas looked really good. its rock hard, andMy favourite game...maybe ever. So i sold my original and got the full version with this thrown in. its more bloodborne so if u love the game then u will at least really enjoy this . its a bit of a different take on the original game and has its own atmosphere which i thought was cool. a different side to bloodborne even the revamped areas looked really good. its rock hard, and fighting all the hunters is tough work. when u start off and face ur first hunter its brutal, but after a while u get used to them and start plowing through like with the original. its got a couple of great bosses and i will say that the orphan of kos drove me absolutely bonkers. had to fight it about twenty times, then simply couldnt crack it, so i had to grind a bit. even then took me ages and i still only just beat him- reminded me of ebrietas which also gave me real trouble as my internet is awful and i can never do co-op.. when i finally finished it my nerves were shot to pieces, and when i re-entered the bloodborne game it was so easy in comparison. i was a killing machine.

    i guess the only ppl playing this will bloodborne addicts, and will love it. anyone casual that stumbles into it is going to get destroyed. its hardcore gaming at its most hardcore. i dont even know if the reward is worth it, its draining. but i got there in the end and was glad when it was over (but in a good way).
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  26. Mar 6, 2016
    10
    This is what DLC should be, not costumes and other trash, but actual gameplay. This is much more linear than the main game of bloodborne but it plays perfect homage to the main game with locations that you will recognise with a host of new enemies with bosses that will test your limits.
  27. Feb 17, 2016
    1
    Bloodborne was too easy for me, yet this **** is ridiculous..
    copy pasted enemies, bosses, and locations and a difficulty beyond reason makes this the ****tiest expansion i've ever played, don't belief the reviews for this one folks.
  28. Feb 17, 2016
    10
    I was at first hesitant of getting the dlc, because I was sure it wasn't gonna be as good as the main game. As it turns out it is even better. It adds a whole new world to Bloodborne and new incredible boss battles, enemies, and weapons. Bloodborne: The Old Hunters definitely delivers on everything and there is not one flaw in this dlc. If you have not bought this dlc, you shouldI was at first hesitant of getting the dlc, because I was sure it wasn't gonna be as good as the main game. As it turns out it is even better. It adds a whole new world to Bloodborne and new incredible boss battles, enemies, and weapons. Bloodborne: The Old Hunters definitely delivers on everything and there is not one flaw in this dlc. If you have not bought this dlc, you should definitely get it. 10/10. Expand
  29. Feb 16, 2016
    10
    The proper dlc to complete a masterpiece like Bloodborne. With the addition of weapons, armor sets, original areas and scary looking bosses, this game has found new life once again.
  30. Feb 14, 2016
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Old Hunters is an addition to an already fantastic game. First, the story is expanded upon in the add on, answering some questions yet still leaving more questions, as any souls game should do. The enemies and bosses are phenomenal, adding memorable fights such as Ludwig and Lady Maria, which are unlike anything seen in the original game.The weapons added are interesting and original, such as the Buzzsaw Blade and the Moonlight greatsword. In conclusion, The Old Hunters is a fantastic expansion, rivaling that of Dark Souls' Artorias Of The Abyss, and is a treat for fans and non fans alike. Expand
Metascore
87

Generally favorable reviews - based on 61 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 59 out of 61
  2. Negative: 0 out of 61
  1. CD-Action
    Mar 4, 2016
    75
    Some insist that Souls’ and Bloodborne’s greatest quality is their sadistic difficulty. If so, The Old Hunters is hands down the best game by From Software. [02/2016, p.48]
  2. Pelit (Finland)
    Mar 3, 2016
    92
    One of the best games of 2015 gets even better. Worth buying a PS4 for. [Jan 2016]
  3. Games Master UK
    Feb 9, 2016
    92
    Grueling, gruesome, but ungrudging, it expands on all that's great about the original. Marvelous. [Jan 2016, p.79]