Bloodborne: The Old Hunters

 PlayStation 4
  • Publisher: SCEA
  • Release Date: Nov 24, 2015
User Score
8.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 2267 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2,014 out of 2267
  2. Mixed: 54 out of 2267
  3. Negative: 199 out of 2267

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  1. gustave154
    Nov 26, 2015
    10
    This the best dlc by far this year with hearts of stone a long long way behind. Integrates well with the core game and it doesn't feel like dlc at all. Interesting environments, challenging enemies, epic music, best boss fights in years and more awaits you hunters!!!!!!!
  2. misterbiscuit
    Jan 17, 2016
    10
    The Old Hunters feels "right." It adds some fantastic enemies to the game, both boss and non-boss, along with some great new items and characters. If you enjoyed the main game, this DLC is a no-brainer. Now if I could just defeat that last boss...
  3. tbouniverse
    Apr 9, 2018
    10
    This DLC blew me away. The new boss fights are very memorable and challenging, the new areas feel very original and add new colours to this adventure, the weapons are innovative and the lore has gotten me so much more interested. This is how you master a DLC, even though I finished it, I can't wait to explore more of anything like this.

    Very few companies are still ethical with their    This DLC blew me away. The new boss fights are very memorable and challenging, the new areas feel very original and add new colours to this adventure, the weapons are innovative and the lore has gotten me so much more interested. This is how you master a DLC, even though I finished it, I can't wait to explore more of anything like this.

    Very few companies are still ethical with their content like From Software that shows us an unforgettable adventure and as gamers, we should express our appreciation and get more companies to follow suit. If you look at how I review games, you will see that The Old Hunters has earned the 10. Let's Play!    … Expand
  4. Gwyndolin
    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.    … Expand
  5. endtransmission
    Nov 25, 2015
    10
    I love Dark/Demons/Bloodborne, so I don't mind dying (of course) a lot, there are a few moments that feel unfair, and a couple of enemies with especially annoying attack patterns but aside from that, this DLC is fantastic, more of the same excellence. FROM are just killer game makers, I think they may be the best in the world right now.
  6. yubery
    May 25, 2020
    10
    I got into this game few years late and is regret not playing this at launch.

    Everything you want in an action RPG is superbly represented in this game.
    And if you think casual gamers would not like it because of the difficulty, they even catered to them by allowing you to summon up to 2 person to help you with boss fight.
  7. mrtrollface
    Jun 29, 2022
    10
    The best DLC I've ever played. Laurence is a pain to fight, but other than that, I cannot find any faults with this DLC.
  8. Juras
    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.
  9. On3Tw0
    Nov 28, 2015
    10
    10 out of 10, one of the best games ever created FROM software! This DLC is more than enough and in my opinion is a damn MASTERPIECE! Bosses, enemies, weapons, build diversity-more runes, insane artistic HP lovecraft's style, the lore are top notch! This is truly worth it and again in my opinion FROM created a MASTERPIECE :)
  10. an_ill_wind
    Dec 1, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. What a fantastic addition to my Game of the Year. The Old Hunters adds three huge areas, five bosses, armor sets, and sixteen new weapons (eleven right hand, five left hand) for twenty bucks. It's a steal, hunters.

    It's more Bloodborne really, except darker, more twisted, and more difficult. I ran my level 260 through, on NG++, and had a helluva time. It's certainly less forgiving than anything in the vanilla game. Three of the five new boss fights are some of the best in the game, and all three of the new areas, even the opening, reskinned Hunter's Nightmare, are iconic and memorable, both visually and aurally.

    The weapons are badass. One knock against the vanilla game was the lack of variety in builds. The Old Hunters remedies that through the addition of the new weapons, but especially to Bloodtinge and Arcane builds. Most of the new weapons have unique movesets and are just plain fun to use, like the Whirligig Saw and the Bloodletter. Also, The Old Hunters adds three new Hunter's Tools to bolster Arcane builds.

    The Old Hunters is great and exceedingly difficult. I got about fourteen hours out of it on one character, but I'll be running all my characters through it. It's so fun and the weapons are so awesome and I can't wait to go through it again.    … Expand
  11. SileSixEcho
    Nov 30, 2015
    10
    Adds alot of great content to an already great game. It's challanging, beautiful and ultimately has a more horrifying art design than recent horror games. Sure, From Software doesn't make perfect games, but they focus on what matters most: Pure enjoyable gameplay. Bloodborne is my personal GotY 2015
  12. GloriousWeb
    Nov 30, 2015
    10
    I knew, they've done right things with DLC, when the very first enemy killed me. I've never felt such a rush while playing Bloodborne before. Boss fight are incredible! Laurence took me 3hrs to beat! I was playing on the New Game 4+ and it's wonderfully hard. haven't finished it yet and already clocked 10+ hrs. Now this is how you make superb DLC! Thanks, From Software.
  13. Pash2x4b
    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.
  14. GustavoShow
    Aug 10, 2020
    10
    Excelente DLC, trás mais conteúdo que complementa a história principal, tem novos inimigos e chefes extremamente desafiadores e marcantes.
  15. Chowda
    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.    … Expand
  16. 951753
    Nov 25, 2015
    10
    The best just got better. Thanks From Software for a top dlc. You proves once again that you are the world's top game creators. Keep it up and I will always love you!

    Why not a new King's Field after Dark Souls III. :)
  17. hiwasafari
    Nov 25, 2015
    10
    The old hunter offers new areas, weapons, armors, cool bosses and best of all answers to our questions. I played the dlc on new game+++++ and found it very challenging, even though I was close throwing my controller several times I never felt cheated. The satisfaction you get for overcoming though areas and bosses is the best part of this game and the dlc delivers on that.
    There a lot of    The old hunter offers new areas, weapons, armors, cool bosses and best of all answers to our questions. I played the dlc on new game+++++ and found it very challenging, even though I was close throwing my controller several times I never felt cheated. The satisfaction you get for overcoming though areas and bosses is the best part of this game and the dlc delivers on that.
    There a lot of new weapons and some of them are really useful and cool to use. I was a big ludwig blade user in the vanilla game but I found myself leaving that behind and try the new weapons.I instantly fell in love with the Whirligig Saw. The DLC is is full of blood stone chuncks so you don't have to worry about farming them to upgrade your new weapons.
    During my play-trough I came across 5 bosses and 3 of them took me very long time to beat. They all feel unique and you have to adept to beat them. The soundtracks during the fights were absolutely amazing.
    Overall I feel this is one of the best DLC I have ever purchased and played. Bloodborne fans will love this    … Expand
  18. SadoMiso
    Dec 12, 2015
    10
    A great DLC for a great game, it is maybe too hard from a begining, but it fine, painful "Souls" experience.If You love Bloodborne you will love a DLC.
  19. MaxPayneIsGod
    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    … Expand
  20. miastalman
    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.
  21. WoshW
    Sep 5, 2018
    10
    A bit harder then the main game so I enjoyed playing it. New (old) locations are huge and they just look beautiful. Booses are absolutely amazing and soundtrack... ohh Praise the SUNdtrack !
    PS. It definitely is not DLC... IT IS FCKING HUGE DATADISC !!!
  22. Mutated
    Dec 1, 2015
    10
    This DLC is pretty much exactly what bloodborne was missing before. The main game was always "just" as good as dark souls 1 to me simply because I always felt something was missing somehow. And now I know what - the absolute dread and fear and horror that this one specific area delivers. All in all The Old Hunters makes bloodborne the best FROM game there is - at least to me. Simply theThis DLC is pretty much exactly what bloodborne was missing before. The main game was always "just" as good as dark souls 1 to me simply because I always felt something was missing somehow. And now I know what - the absolute dread and fear and horror that this one specific area delivers. All in all The Old Hunters makes bloodborne the best FROM game there is - at least to me. Simply the amount of new weapons and bosses will surely keep me entertained for anoter 20-50 hours… Expand
  23. XxSoULxMaNxX
    Nov 25, 2015
    10
    This is one of the best games available. The Old Hunters - a highly impressive DLC - solidifies it. That together with chalice dungeons, the ability to create weapons (i.e. a pure, fire saw for beasts by virtue of gems), depth, combat mechanics, world, atmosphere, ambiance, co-op ....and on and on. This game by itself justifies a PS4 purchase, especially with The Old Hunters. I highlyThis is one of the best games available. The Old Hunters - a highly impressive DLC - solidifies it. That together with chalice dungeons, the ability to create weapons (i.e. a pure, fire saw for beasts by virtue of gems), depth, combat mechanics, world, atmosphere, ambiance, co-op ....and on and on. This game by itself justifies a PS4 purchase, especially with The Old Hunters. I highly recommend.… Expand
  24. johnbman11
    Nov 30, 2015
    10
    They did it again. TOH is difficult, beautiful, and engrossing-- just like the main game. Those of you who play the souls games understand that words don't really express how great these experiences are. There's nothing like it and The Old Hunters is no different. Starting on my second playthrough now!
  25. spejson
    Nov 30, 2015
    10
    The best DLC of this year? Witcher 3: Heart of Stone and now Bloodborne: The Old Hunters. No doubt. Only price is too hight if we are comparing with Witcher DLC.
  26. ShadowXyo
    Nov 25, 2015
    10
    From Software yet again exceeds my expectations, simply amazing, extremely captivating new areas and music! The level design is great as always, the bosses are all epic!
  27. enforcer01
    Nov 27, 2015
    10
    This DLC is incredibly beautiful and horrifying at the same time. The mood and atmosphere…I loved every second playing this game. You won’t regret buying it cause it is one of the masterpiece games currently existing on this planet.
  28. JuanLuisGG14
    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
  29. Bollywongaloid
    Nov 28, 2015
    10
    This DLC is ridiculously good value for money. It's so good... I don't even know why I'm writing this and not playing it through again.... Well done FromSoftware if only every develop was like you lol
  30. misarr
    Nov 25, 2015
    10
    one of the best dlc in this year 2015 bloodborne old hunter has about 10 hours maybe more of gameplay and fun the environments are great and really fit >>>it is the goty of 2015 I feel almost obligated to rate this game 10/10
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#11 Best PS4 Game of 2015
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#27 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2015

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Metascore
87

Generally favorable reviews - based on 61 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 59 out of 61
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 61
  3. 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]
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