Bloodborne

 PlayStation 4
  • Publisher: SCEA
  • Release Date: Mar 24, 2015
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  1. AWilletts
    Jan 3, 2023
    10
    This is Scorsese making Raging Bull or Van Gogh painting a self portrait. This is a master of their craft at their peak form making the best the medium has to offer. From the level design, soundtrack, art direction and combat, the game is perfection start to finish and that doesn’t even begin to touch in the quality of the bosses and the lore in the DLC. This is required playing for anyThis is Scorsese making Raging Bull or Van Gogh painting a self portrait. This is a master of their craft at their peak form making the best the medium has to offer. From the level design, soundtrack, art direction and combat, the game is perfection start to finish and that doesn’t even begin to touch in the quality of the bosses and the lore in the DLC. This is required playing for any video game fan.… Expand
  2. Turbodowg
    Apr 27, 2015
    10
    Bloodborne is what the PS4 needed. A true AAA exclusive and Bloodborne more than delivers on its AAA status.

    Set to a Gothic background, Bloodborne is a hardcore action RPG which punishes players harshly for their mistakes. But do not be put off by this, dying is part of the game, as is choosing when to return to the hub world to spend in game currency on upgrades which is collected    Bloodborne is what the PS4 needed. A true AAA exclusive and Bloodborne more than delivers on its AAA status.

    Set to a Gothic background, Bloodborne is a hardcore action RPG which punishes players harshly for their mistakes. But do not be put off by this, dying is part of the game, as is choosing when to return to the hub world to spend in game currency on upgrades which is collected through killing enemies.

    Combat is brutal and satisfying. The graphics are stunning and the many beasts you encounter are wonderfully grotesque. The game is addictive with that one more go feel before going to bed at 3am on a work night. The game has a lot of depth and a lot to master, newbies may find it difficult at first but anyone can progress with a bit of effort.

    I highly recommend this game to anyone who owns a PS4. Also the latest patch has fixed the loading times which people have previously pointed out as a negative.    … Expand
  3. sonyshillbot
    Apr 14, 2015
    10
    This is quite possibly the best game of all time. Don't be fooled, it is difficult, but you won't be disappointed or frustrated. There is absolutely no reason not to purchase this game. And, it is made possible only with the power of the PS4!
  4. mmrventricle
    Mar 24, 2015
    8
    This is a complete Dark Souls rip off. It's very fun and look amazing but I don't care!
    And this is why you should never believe in a Metacritic user.
  5. NinjaLandGameYT
    Jul 23, 2015
    10
    Bloodborne - Themed Upgrade to Souls series

    + A variety of old and new horror themes and interesting enviorments + Intense action game play + Interesting environments with plenty of surprises + Ominously interesting boss design + Randomly generated dungeons + Great multi-player action, and PVP - Lack of much game changes upon New game + - Steep learning curve for newcomers -    Bloodborne - Themed Upgrade to Souls series

    + A variety of old and new horror themes and interesting enviorments
    + Intense action game play
    + Interesting environments with plenty of surprises
    + Ominously interesting boss design
    + Randomly generated dungeons
    + Great multi-player action, and PVP

    - Lack of much game changes upon New game +
    - Steep learning curve for newcomers
    - Game-play systems also have learning curve

    Overall - The games horror sci fi themes combined with the intense game-play and exploration provide many hours, around 40 - 80 of great game-play. Intense and amazing moments with bosses and friends is to be had. After the game is completed, progression slows down and not much new happens, other then PVP, which is still not optimized.    … Expand
  6. allwititnow
    Jul 29, 2015
    10
    Wat a great game Sony was real smart fronting the money to publish a new ip.i think it's way better than dark souls although the games r similar in some aspects. I'm looking forward to some dlc. Graphically the game is gorgeous. The style is like no other game n enemies look awesome. The bosses r huge n the battles r epic. The game is difficult wen u start the game bit if u keep goin bak 2Wat a great game Sony was real smart fronting the money to publish a new ip.i think it's way better than dark souls although the games r similar in some aspects. I'm looking forward to some dlc. Graphically the game is gorgeous. The style is like no other game n enemies look awesome. The bosses r huge n the battles r epic. The game is difficult wen u start the game bit if u keep goin bak 2 base n repeat the 1st couple of levels n take the time to level up before u progress further the game will b a bit easier n more enjoyable. Trust me take a few hours n level up its worth it… Expand
  7. TheMarine316
    Mar 24, 2015
    8
    I find it laughably pathetic that a game that hasn't even been out for 2 hours yet can already have over 260 reviews not to mention over 30 perfect scores, so you mean to tell me people already beat the game in 2 hours that they experienced the whole game and gave it a 10, well I haven't played it yet but i'm gonna do what everyone else seems to be doing and that's just slapping anyI find it laughably pathetic that a game that hasn't even been out for 2 hours yet can already have over 260 reviews not to mention over 30 perfect scores, so you mean to tell me people already beat the game in 2 hours that they experienced the whole game and gave it a 10, well I haven't played it yet but i'm gonna do what everyone else seems to be doing and that's just slapping any random score on this thing, i'm gonna subtract points for annoying fanboys however....… Expand
  8. YoJiEx
    Nov 30, 2015
    10
    Bloodborne is very misleading. You see stellar reviews from both users and critics which is totally rare. This lead me to purchase the game (digitally) which i soon regretted....immensely. It’s not the difficulty that got me though...

    First of all, I've never played Dark Souls so have no background on the story. If you're not a fan of the series or familiar with the story you will    Bloodborne is very misleading. You see stellar reviews from both users and critics which is totally rare. This lead me to purchase the game (digitally) which i soon regretted....immensely. It’s not the difficulty that got me though...

    First of all, I've never played Dark Souls so have no background on the story. If you're not a fan of the series or familiar with the story you will have a lot to catch-up on through online channels. The good news is this game is mostly loved so there are fantastic communities that will help you.

    Difficulty: I'm not afraid of hard games at all (I grew up on Megaman and Ninja Gaiden, among others). The game is challenging and grindy but also sort of forgiving; you don't seem to lose items when you revive and progress (other than enemies) will mostly stay the same from where you died. It's a HARD game, not for casuals, so just be aware. I like challenging games so this wasn't an issue for me.

    What I disliked:

    As soon as I started the game up, I noticed that the graphics were dark mostly pretty, however, it was not graphically impressive to me; it seemed rather dark and much of the environment, while shiny and having a nice gothic feel, seemed more like a set than an impressive 9+ score modern gen game. This is the first game on PS4 that I’ve played that I felt like I was playing a previous generation ported game. The character’s clothes, for example, are totally static. They don’t seem to move or interact like I would expect. Part of this is that Japanese game design style but to me it just feels like corners were cut.

    The second huge issue that I noticed immediately was when I started walking and heard the horrible pit-pat-pit-pat sound of the footsteps. These are generic PS1 sounding footsteps... I thought maybe it was just a joke and I would stop hearing it however it wasn't and soon that pit-pat was driving me nuts. This game looks and sounds like a last generation Resident Evil game.

    The story: I initially didn't know what was going on despite reading all of the clues in the game. There is an assumption of knowledge about the game that I missed. After reading online and clicking on absolutely everything, I finally figured out the very basics and was able to get my weapons and move forward. I fought and killed the first enemy and laughed out loud at how horrible the physics of this game are. You have got to be kidding me with this game! The enemies all die exactly the same way and then collapse into a blobby heep; like the enemies have jello for bones.

    Despite these frustrations, I pushed on with the game and soon ran into the challenges that I had heard about; the enemies soon are very difficult but that is doable with patience and practice, however, the horrible game design, audio, confusing story, and just ridiculous physics would not allow me to enjoy this game.

    I feel like this game masks it's generic features with high difficulty and an inside-joke-like story that I somehow never could understand or get into. What is worse is that this game is defended so venomously by fans that I feel that others would agree but have been silenced online. Had I been able to read the above concerns, I would never have purchased this game. If you enjoy the game then I’m super glad for you and wish you the best but if the above items give you pause, please rent the game before dropping good money on it (especially digital copies which you can’t trade in).    … Expand
  9. sscott0829tw
    Apr 17, 2015
    9
    GAME OF THE YEAR!!
    Bloodborne has done so well in everything,
    nice story telling,challenging combat,badass enemy design,gorgeous map with old UK style buildings. Of course,people amateur gamer will hate this game because it is too hard. But it is a damn great game because it is difficult. makes you greedy on every moves,every dodge and attack. NPC and side missions are well made,lots    GAME OF THE YEAR!!
    Bloodborne has done so well in everything,
    nice story telling,challenging combat,badass enemy design,gorgeous map with old UK style buildings.
    Of course,people amateur gamer will hate this game because it is too hard.
    But it is a damn great game because it is difficult.
    makes you greedy on every moves,every dodge and attack.
    NPC and side missions are well made,lots of fun weapons to collect and use.
    I think Bloodborne is even better than dark souls 1 and 2.
    and I think it's the GOTY.    … Expand
  10. ps4misery
    Aug 28, 2015
    9
    Absolutely the best action rpg with awesome atmosphere and storyline.The best pieces of dark souls series now shines in this perfect ps4 exclusive game.
  11. fead
    Aug 25, 2015
    10
    the best game rpg i played ever . the beats in the game Very Variety ........ Elements of rpg are many and not boring like the witcher 3 ....... i liked new feature that differs from the previous Souls games are Chalice Dungeons... its the best exclusive game on ps4
  12. zs47
    May 26, 2015
    9
    Pros:
    The combat is perfect, the shortcut opening is surprisingly fun. Boss fight is fun and there're plenty of boss to test your skill. The mobs are diverse. Weapon system is interesting, a lot of viable options. Satisfying when finished with the game.
    Cons: The quest is ambiguous, the story is vague, the condition for different endding is not provided in game. In order to understand    Pros:
    The combat is perfect, the shortcut opening is surprisingly fun. Boss fight is fun and there're plenty of boss to test your skill. The mobs are diverse. Weapon system is interesting, a lot of viable options. Satisfying when finished with the game.
    Cons:
    The quest is ambiguous, the story is vague, the condition for different endding is not provided in game. In order to understand these you need to do research on what other players find out.
    If you play the game blind without any guiding, you would easily miss a lot of stuff.
    Multiplayer sucks, while it's interesting to ring a bell, it's always difficult find people to play with, and if they die, they will be sent back to their own world. Co-op doesn't provide extra reward. Levels should be capped, instead of infinite, so that people don't have to limite their levels to find PVP easier(so dumb).    … Expand
  13. alexo774
    May 28, 2015
    9
    The game looks amazing, but trust me, this is pretty much the most overrated game of the new generation of consoles. No checkpoints doesn't make a game hard, it makes it annoying. Enemies who kill you in two hits aren't fun to fight. The game punishes exploration, because if you get a bunch of money and then die because you're lost or can't get back to the beginning of the level, you loseThe game looks amazing, but trust me, this is pretty much the most overrated game of the new generation of consoles. No checkpoints doesn't make a game hard, it makes it annoying. Enemies who kill you in two hits aren't fun to fight. The game punishes exploration, because if you get a bunch of money and then die because you're lost or can't get back to the beginning of the level, you lose all of it! Frustration does not equal fun. Just because this game has one of the best atmospheres in a game ever doesn't make it fun. I don't play easy games. I've logged hundreds of hours in the series that this combat engine most reflects: Monster Hunter. But that game has the hard combat in a whole different way. You fight things that are hard to kill, but not overwhelmingly annoying, and there is a point to doing sidequests, and you are punished for making wrong moves, not moving one frame out of the line that the game forces you to go into.

    Atmosphere: Fantastic
    Controls: Great!
    Gameplay: Some of the most frustrating and awful gameplay that has come out of this generation of gaming.
    Sound: Awesome!

    The only reason that this game gets a 5/10 is because everything around the game is so well executed. other than that, this is a terrible game. Get Monster Hunter instead.    … Expand
  14. Demota
    Apr 20, 2015
    8
    First of all I must convey that I am a Souls saga fan. I extremely enjoyed each game of FROM Software. This newest game is quite enjoyable but annoying. It has beautiful graphics: I specially loved old women path in the forest, all over the roofs. Spectacular!! But it is a complete non sense in story and the drop make the game stupid comparing the previous games. I know it is not a soulsFirst of all I must convey that I am a Souls saga fan. I extremely enjoyed each game of FROM Software. This newest game is quite enjoyable but annoying. It has beautiful graphics: I specially loved old women path in the forest, all over the roofs. Spectacular!! But it is a complete non sense in story and the drop make the game stupid comparing the previous games. I know it is not a souls game but... really? all drop is abusing repetitive. It's a loop of drop every time you go farming. No secrets available!! no secret doors.. no mimics.. no secret paths or npcs!! all NPCs are necessary for nothing! you could kill everyone (I rectify, there are some of them that are un-killable) It is extremely short and the bosses are ultra easy, and no, I dont play 12h in a row to get easy mode. They kill you yes, some of them. Even 5 or 6 times maybe the worst but that's no the FROM Software game feeling that I was used to reach. I am very dissapointed. The game was adapted for the comercial public and for the IDONTKNOWHOWTOREACHTHATPOINTORDOTHATTHING players... its a pitty. However the game is great so there goes my 8. Notable, no further.

    Regards to everyone    … Expand
  15. maxvis
    Aug 25, 2015
    10
    players control a fully customizable protagonist, and gameplay is focused on weapons-based combat and exploration. Players battle beastly and varied enemies, including bosses, using items such as swords and firearms, and journey through the story, exploring the game's different locations, interacting with non-player characters
  16. SonOfGoatBoy
    Jun 27, 2017
    9
    I recently picked this up cheap and after a good 20 hours, i'm hooked. I can't believe I waited so long to play it.

    It's certainly a challenge but it pays off big time. Anyone giving this game a 0 or 1 is clearly a scrub who doesn't like anything to be difficult. You know the type, whining, over-entitled little oxygen-thieves, who are always complaining that everything is unfair. If    I recently picked this up cheap and after a good 20 hours, i'm hooked. I can't believe I waited so long to play it.

    It's certainly a challenge but it pays off big time. Anyone giving this game a 0 or 1 is clearly a scrub who doesn't like anything to be difficult. You know the type, whining, over-entitled little oxygen-thieves, who are always complaining that everything is unfair.

    If that applies to you then don't buy this game, go buy something that won't tax you, maybe a my-little-pony.

    However if you like an action rpg that's tougher than Chuck Norris' beard, pick up Bloodborne.    … Expand
  17. SonyBroWhirrrr
    Nov 15, 2019
    10
    This is very much a thinking man's game. If you like walking simulators or Kojima movies, don't buy this game, you obviously don't like to play video games. For those that do like video games, be sure to buy this masterpiece that's only available on the Sony Playstation 4.
  18. DainerRain
    Jan 19, 2020
    10
    Это моё небольшое субъективное откровение к знаковым играм fromsoftware. Сколько уже лет прошло, но Bloodborne остаётся непостижимым эталоном своего жанра. Лучший эксклюзив ps4. Обажаю франшизу Soulsborne, в каждой части есть уникальные аспекты и неизменно присловутый шарм, подстегивающий играть в них . Я посветил им свою игровую жизнь и не жалею. Отличный дизайн, битвы, обилие эмоций. АЭто моё небольшое субъективное откровение к знаковым играм fromsoftware. Сколько уже лет прошло, но Bloodborne остаётся непостижимым эталоном своего жанра. Лучший эксклюзив ps4. Обажаю франшизу Soulsborne, в каждой части есть уникальные аспекты и неизменно присловутый шарм, подстегивающий играть в них . Я посветил им свою игровую жизнь и не жалею. Отличный дизайн, битвы, обилие эмоций. А сейчас грядёт новая игра студии - elden ring, которая не будет хуже, ибо кредит доверия к этим играм уже сформировался.… Expand
  19. bazzzinga
    Apr 3, 2015
    9
    ok, I missed the shields. I missed the more romantic fantasy setting. I missed the dancey combat dynamic, I missed spells, I missed more detailed lore.
    But not anymore.
    I just want to see the blood flow.
  20. gusman
    Jan 12, 2017
    9
    After a ton of hours (180+) played on this game I must admit I was totally wrong. It's really a master piece. It has a very deep history, but it's not told to you as usually a gamne does, the universe is really well fitted and it's usually described through items. Also, the difficulty is really high, but that at the end is what does you to feel so good when you kill a boss... So, afterAfter a ton of hours (180+) played on this game I must admit I was totally wrong. It's really a master piece. It has a very deep history, but it's not told to you as usually a gamne does, the universe is really well fitted and it's usually described through items. Also, the difficulty is really high, but that at the end is what does you to feel so good when you kill a boss... So, after playing this I had to play all the souls saga, and I'm really happy as I became a souls fan.… Expand
  21. misarr
    Aug 26, 2015
    10
    bommmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmb gameeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
  22. fallouts
    Oct 27, 2015
    10
    If you have a PS4 you can't miss this awesome title.

    This was my first "Souls Game" and I just loved it. Is it difficult? Yes, but just at first. Once you get past the first painfull hours dying until you get the concept of the game you'll enjoy every minute of it. The combat is superb. The difficulty and the game design makes it very rewarding and force you to level up and kick every    If you have a PS4 you can't miss this awesome title.

    This was my first "Souls Game" and I just loved it. Is it difficult? Yes, but just at first. Once you get past the first painfull hours dying until you get the concept of the game you'll enjoy every minute of it. The combat is superb. The difficulty and the game design makes it very rewarding and force you to level up and kick every enemy's ass. The secrets, treasures and level design are just awesome. Don't leave it at your first try and you won't regret it.    … Expand
  23. UserReviewsLUL
    Feb 15, 2020
    10
    The most atmospheric Game ever. A great combination of exploration, stealth and first person combat. Very detailed environments and immersive levels.
  24. squirreleatsman
    Apr 5, 2015
    9
    It's a very strange thing trying to review Bloodborne. On one hand you have an extremely challenging RPG with fast paced combat, rewarding victories, and a wondrous dark world to explore, on the other you have a questionable camera andl lock on system, frame rate slowdown, excessively long load times, and unforgiving game design.
    Bloodborne makes it clear, for better or for worse, that    It's a very strange thing trying to review Bloodborne. On one hand you have an extremely challenging RPG with fast paced combat, rewarding victories, and a wondrous dark world to explore, on the other you have a questionable camera andl lock on system, frame rate slowdown, excessively long load times, and unforgiving game design.
    Bloodborne makes it clear, for better or for worse, that it will not hold the players hand, guide the player, or even tell the player how to play the game. That's said my first two to three hours with this game were nothing but frustrating with some minor victories here and there. Once I taught myself how to play the game and completed the first Boss encounter, the Cleric, I was hooked.
    The combat is extremely functional in most cases and feel very responsive, which is a bare minimum requirement with this game. The gun is utilized as a stun/parry, while you can also dodge attack by rolling or throwing yourself out of the enemies reach. The morphing weapons allow the player to switch between them immediately after attacks, making for some very tactical combinations of varying attacks. However the combat is sadly not without it's own technical issues, the camera is often too close to the player to allow a solid view of the environment and enemies. During one on one combat with the games medium to medium large characters this is mostly not an issue, however up the size, or number of the enemies and this issue becomes very known. On top of the fact that as the number of enemies on screen increases the frame rate drops to a chug, which in a game all about timing is completely unacceptable.
    In terms of game design, the world is fantastic and really encourages the player to explore whether simply to find more gear, build more experience, discover shortcuts, or to simply avoid death, Bloodborne is the first game since Zelda Ocarina of Time that I have truly felt that exploring was not only fun and rewarding, but also a necessity. The only real issue I found was the location of bonfires/lanterns(your check points/fast travel points) are never positioned well for boss battles, especially when the player is just exploring and happens to walk into a boss battle with no exit and dies(because there's a 99% chance the player will not beat the boss in the first encounter) losing all of their Blood Echoes(the games currency used for purchasing and leveling up) and then being sent all the way back to their last checkpoint. This becomes excruciatingly frustrating even after you have found the fastest route to the boss and simply have to retraces your steps and fight the same enemies over and over again. While the game does open up more and more as the player continue the first environment Yarham, will likely where thin on just about everyone one from the sheer amount of time you spend in it learning how to play, and repeating sections over and over gain .
    In terms presentation, the worlds a fantastically realized, creatures are frightening and beautiful, menu systems are functional but unobtrusive. The sound design is excellent and fittingly creepy. There is barely a story to speak of but fortunately the game's mood is strong enough to keep interested players coming back.
    When it comes down to it Bloodborne is an absolutely amazing games and an absolutely terrible game and just depends on the type of player and what section of the game the player is on. Overall I struggle to recommend to game to anyone aside from players who have the time, focus, and patience most of all to overlook it's most frustrating segments and reap the sweet rewards of victory that is littered throughout this game. I personally would give this game a 9 however, I have to be honest with myself and not overlook it's shortcomings and failures.    … Expand
  25. TheVJ
    Jul 21, 2017
    8
    Bloodborne is a good game, but it lacks too many features older Souls games had that gave them more depth and longevity. There is no more poise, no equipment burden, little build variety and not a whole lot of weapons. On the other hand the Victorian era / gothic style atmosphere is nice, yet it doesn't really change so that's all you get. A good game, but not the masterpiece it was said to be.
  26. Andye82
    May 27, 2015
    9
    I actually have to re-write my review of this game. I originally didn't like it and felt that it's overly difficult. Well, turns out that while it's difficult it is still very satisfying experience. I think that the first couple of hours are the worst and then this game feels unfair. After that the challenge will stay but you learn to copy with that.

    Especially boss fights with friend    I actually have to re-write my review of this game. I originally didn't like it and felt that it's overly difficult. Well, turns out that while it's difficult it is still very satisfying experience. I think that the first couple of hours are the worst and then this game feels unfair. After that the challenge will stay but you learn to copy with that.

    Especially boss fights with friend are so much fun. Graphics also started to grow on me and I enjoy how the game looks.

    Truly a master piece and I suggest to everybody that don't give up, it's worth it    … Expand
  27. Term
    Jul 18, 2017
    9
    -- Updated Review (From May 2015, Published in 2017) --
    After playing this game beyond where I left off and following the "git gud scrub" guide, it's actually a 9. I know, I'm a moron for rating it so low to begin with, and I didn't give it the proper chance that it deserved because it's actually one of the best games that I've played, especially when you pay attention to the fine detail    -- Updated Review (From May 2015, Published in 2017) --
    After playing this game beyond where I left off and following the "git gud scrub" guide, it's actually a 9. I know, I'm a moron for rating it so low to begin with, and I didn't give it the proper chance that it deserved because it's actually one of the best games that I've played, especially when you pay attention to the fine detail FROM included. I was not reading the item descriptions or deciphering the cryptic messages provided by NPCs, and there's actually a very deep story to be told here. I expected the game to spoon feed me details about the story, and have now come to appreciate the method that its done. The same goes for the gameplay, which is spectacular and detail oriented.

    The game is brutal, but extremely fair. I let that get to me during my original review. If you're greedy when fighting, it will punish you. In most RPGs, your stats progress you forward to success in combat; however in Bloodborne this is not the case. While your stats still matter and you can stack up ridiculous numbers with them, not following the correct mechanics of the game and hacking away at NPC's with no care will get you killed. Get ready to start over again - THAT is what put me off. But when you fully understand the mechanics, you'll start punishing the game itself for its poor moves against your quick dodging and smarter move set.

    They've released updates since my first review. These include improved load times, a better camera, a better frame rate and a completely new DLC for extra content. And on New Game Plus (I did beat the game in its entirety), the DLC is even more brutal. And I love it.

    This game is still not for everyone. It's a testament to a society that has a short attention span and a want (or need) for instant gratification - which the game will not provide. However, the gratification you'll get from pulling yourself back up after you've tried a solid 10 times and eventually overcoming an obstacle that seemed almost impossible is the most rewarding you'll find from any game. That was me when I left my original review, consider me converted to a higher expectation of difficulty and gaming experience.

    If you're looking for a real challenge - one that's fair to both you and the game, look no further than Bloodborne. It's a serious work of art.

    -- Original Review from April 2015 --

    I really wanted to like this game. I really, truly did. The rave reviews are great. What it comes down to is this:

    - Bland, repetitive gameplay.
    - No storyline. There is literally nothing here. What am I killing? What happened in this bland town? What is the hunters dream? What am I hunting? Guess I'll never know.
    - The lamest attempt of difficulty. It's not a hard game, however it reeks of synthetic difficulty. It's not puzzling, it's not hard, but the amount of mobs, clunky controls and nauseous camera make it feel that way.
    - In-game camera from hell.
    - Clunky, uninspired controls that seem to have been implemented just to frustrate the player.
    - Extreme loading times. Considering the fact the developers added in all of this synthetic difficulty, it would be easy to assume they realized the amount of "loading" that would have to be done. Why didn't they cache the games resources in memory? Is this just another synthetic ploy to give the player a feeling of difficulty? Who know, but I'm sure the PS4 has more than enough to accommodate...

    Really just an uninspired, repetitive, slow/clunky hack and slash that has a cult following. It's a complete disappointment in my book, and I don't recommend anyone waste their time completing this game. Not as if there is any satisfaction of doing so, there's no story to be told. Perhaps if this game had an actual story. Or maybe challenge that isn't from the frustration of controls or number of mobs. Or maybe if this game just had feeling to it that didn't seem rushed and completely fake. Maybe then it would be great to anybody but soul fans. But, this one goes back to the store, and for the first time in a long time, I actually feel really good about doing that. A real disappointment for a console that had a lot of promise, but no games to go with it. Thanks Sony, really enjoying the PS4 so far. Hah.    … Expand
  28. Sheep_198
    Nov 21, 2015
    10
    Excellent game, enjoyable, challenging, great world design and cleaver interactions. Piece of art, beautiful and fun. Replayability is excellent. The best PS4 game so far. Being a souls fan, this is the best in the series.
  29. Hellome7
    Aug 23, 2015
    10
    I've bought this game last month and it took me like 25 days to finish it. Right now I'm able to make a simple review about it. It was amazing! Great graphics, great atmosphere and above all, great gameplay! It's been a while since my skills don't get as much tested as this game did!

    Completely recommended for the people who liked Demon Souls or Dark Souls.
  30. misterbiscuit
    Jan 17, 2016
    10
    I am obsessed with this game. The gameplay is phenomenal. The skill required is rewarding. The graphics are top-notch. The artwork is absorbing. The music is enthralling.
  31. theTRUTHson
    Jan 7, 2016
    9
    If you give the game the time it needs and get through the learning curve and early frustration, you will enjoy one of the best games of this generation. Some elements of Bloodborne are a textbook on how to make a good video game.
    Cons: Sets the bar very high for your next game.
  32. cdsmith7
    Mar 31, 2020
    9
    If you loved Dark Souls 3 you need to play this game. While there are fewer variety of weapons and armor, and the world itself is not as diverse or awe inspiring as DS3, the improved combat makes up for these shortcomings. A masterpiece in it's own right that you'll be playing for years to come.
  33. Windolicker
    May 26, 2020
    10
    It is the best game I have ever played. It is DRIPPING with lore, atmosphere, and texture. Every symbol you see, every necklace someone wears, and every word that is uttered.....it all has meaning. Oh, you found an item? Where did you find it? Who possessed it? What surrounds you? The game demands attention to tiny details. They even give you a monocular for that purpose. I found myselfIt is the best game I have ever played. It is DRIPPING with lore, atmosphere, and texture. Every symbol you see, every necklace someone wears, and every word that is uttered.....it all has meaning. Oh, you found an item? Where did you find it? Who possessed it? What surrounds you? The game demands attention to tiny details. They even give you a monocular for that purpose. I found myself looking up definitions to words I thought I already knew so that I could expand my understanding of lore descriptions.
    When it comes to story telling, Miyazaki and Fromsoftware have literally created a new genre of gaming. It is everything that gaming could and should be. And make no mistake, it is pure art.
    I won't go into the mechanics of combat and general gameplay. To me, it is absolutely flawless; crafted and finely honed to perfection. The only negative critique I have about the game is the HUD that can't be turned to "automatic" which was an option that was given in Dark Souls 3. It allows you to absorb the beauty of the environments and then as soon as you get into combat, the display pops up with your health bar.
    I deliberately have played this game slowly because I just don't want it to end. It is the best game of all time, of this I am certain. Miyazaki is the secret sauce. Dark Souls 2 felt like an empty shell without him.    … Expand
  34. stevanthecruel
    Jan 10, 2016
    10
    its a masterpiece,i even didn't like dark souls series but this game win me over,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
  35. MaxPayneIsGod
    Nov 28, 2017
    10
    FromSoft delivers again with their spin on a more aggressive and attacking oriented Souls game.
    Aesthetically BB is immaculate, from the environments down to the enemy design, everything has been created with a type of demented care which sets the scene perfectly.
    Sound design is beautiful, the music and the ambient sounds are sculpted around and into the experience. And yes those are    FromSoft delivers again with their spin on a more aggressive and attacking oriented Souls game.
    Aesthetically BB is immaculate, from the environments down to the enemy design, everything has been created with a type of demented care which sets the scene perfectly.
    Sound design is beautiful, the music and the ambient sounds are sculpted around and into the experience. And yes those are babies crying.
    The story is as bizarre as it gets, however delving deeper is recommended, read and listen to everything. Bit by bit your piece together something quite unique.
    Overall the game is flawless and I can't recommend it enough.
    However, the Chalice Dungeons.
    I hate "Challenge Rooms" in games, I don't care what you say about the lore and the extra enemies and bosses. The Chalice Dungeons are monotonous, repetitive extremely unnecessary. By the time I managed to grind my way to the trophy for Queen Yharnam I was so OP the last section of the main game was trivial at best. From could've and should've made the dungeons another "level" within the main game. I for one will never touch them again.
    All being said, Bloodborne is an amazing game and another reason to own a PS4. Those Chalice Dungeons though . . . I'll still give it a 10    … Expand
  36. DinoBeam
    Apr 20, 2020
    10
    This game is one of the most amazing works of art of our time. Just walking outside and looking around is to be in a digital art gallery. Never before has a mad psychedelic horror poem become so tangible as a real place!
  37. zisisaxl
    Jan 24, 2016
    10
    To make clear, i dont like rpg games like witcher... but this one is exception. Bloodborne is a fantastic game and one of the best of all time.Αtmosphere is unique. Yes is hard but this is the deal. Action is great and exploring the gothic world is pleasure. Α must buy and play
  38. Darkly_Tranquil
    Jan 7, 2016
    10
    From Sortware and game director Hidetaka Miyazaki have delivered a masterclass in game design in the form of Bloodborne. This Lovecraftian gothic horror action RPG excels in every aspect of game design you could consider; from the gloomy foreboding aesthetic of its visual design; it's intricate interlocking level design that eventually grows into a single connected open world; to itsFrom Sortware and game director Hidetaka Miyazaki have delivered a masterclass in game design in the form of Bloodborne. This Lovecraftian gothic horror action RPG excels in every aspect of game design you could consider; from the gloomy foreboding aesthetic of its visual design; it's intricate interlocking level design that eventually grows into a single connected open world; to its tight, responsive, and brutally challenging combat; and it's haunting, melancholy soundtrack. All these elements combine to create a game that is incredibly atmospheric, while simultaneously being a joy to play.

    Visually Bloodborne is spectacular, with it's extraordinarily detailed environment design evoking a distinctly Dickensian feel, and it's creatively grotesque menagerie of misshapen humans, beasts, and tentacled horrors are strikingly reminiscent of Doctor Jekyll & Mr. Hyde, Jack the Ripper, and H.P. Lovecraft. Of particular note is the skilful use of lighting and shadow effects, which cast the environments in gloomy shadows and pale moonlight, providing plenty of places for adversaries to lurk and keeping the player constantly on edge for an attack at all times.

    The soundtrack is just as effective, adding tension to the gameplay experience. The haunting classical and choral melodies that play in the background during exploration add to the atmosphere of escalating dread, then give way to bombastic orchestral scores during the climactic boss battles.

    But it's in the area of gameplay where Bloodborne truly shines. The combat system is fast paced, brutal, and unforgiving in its difficulty, but also elegant in its simplicity and responsiveness of its controls. Battles are hectic and demanding, with enemies often attacking from hidden locations or in packs, requiring fast reflexes and use of the environments to overcome them. Bosses offer a whole other level of challenge, with each featuring unique and powerful combat abilities that must be overcome. Effort, practice, and determination will be required to defeat them, as any mistake can be fatal.

    The only real criticisms I can level at the game are technical ones that are most likely the result of the limitations of the platform the game is running on. There are frequent frame rate drops throughout the game, but they are especially noticeable during hectic combat sequences with many characters onscreen, and when the game is trying to render panoramic views with long draw distances. The loads times are also rather long, even with the later patches, and as of patch 1.09, you can still expect to wait 25-30 seconds to load into areas, depending on their size and complexity. One can only imagine what Bloodborne would be like if it could be played on a high end PC that could do it justice where the PS4 clearly struggles.

    Having said all that, I feel that I should point out that Bloodborne is not for everyone. If you are easily frustrated by difficulty, or have an aversion to excessive blood, gore, and horror themes, this game is probably not for you. But if you are up for the challenge, Bloodborne is masterfully crafted game that should not be missed.    … Expand
  39. AvxrageJoe
    Feb 8, 2020
    10
    10/10. My favorite game I've ever played. It's the best of the Soulsborne series. The aggressive gameplay suits me better than the slower gameplay of Dark Souls or Dark Souls II.
  40. josesueiro
    Apr 14, 2016
    9
    Bloodborne is an action role-playing video game developed by FromSoftware and published by Sony

    + Fun and Fast Combat
    + Victorian London
    + Dark Atmospheric
    + Great Boss Fights
  41. robertomarin
    Aug 3, 2020
    10
    I'm a huge Nintendo fan, so it hurts to say, but this is the best gaming experience I've had on my entire life, period. I've been playing games since 8 bit generation, and I can't describe how I felt when I did platinum this game. Amazing.
  42. dubloon7
    May 8, 2015
    9
    Just like the Souls iterations before this, the lore is phenomenal. The downside to this lovely gem, even though it is primarily fun to play and the music is outstanding throughout, is that the fighting mechanics unlike the Souls series is clunky, lock-on sucks and movements to dodge are horrendously activated throughout tough gameplay. The game slows down to a snails pace in certain areasJust like the Souls iterations before this, the lore is phenomenal. The downside to this lovely gem, even though it is primarily fun to play and the music is outstanding throughout, is that the fighting mechanics unlike the Souls series is clunky, lock-on sucks and movements to dodge are horrendously activated throughout tough gameplay. The game slows down to a snails pace in certain areas of the game where there may be lots of enemies, but rediculous damages from enemy attacks clear from their swings/areas killed this numerous times for me as the devs clearly wanted to piss off gamers by leaving glitches throughout. Primary beef with any co-op/invading breaks the game entierly as numerous attempts on-end fail to connect directly to someone else's game, and are kicked to the goddamn title screen. FROM needs to fix their damn connectivity issues outright, but the story and length of game are great!

    Dark Souls 1>BB>Demons Souls>Dark Souls 2    … Expand
  43. Impirus
    Jan 5, 2016
    10
    Truly this game can be called a masterpiece with not an inch of exaggerating, it's like a game to be recognised as such, every thing has a meaning and it's so logical in a way that wows you, and it's a game to the fullest with epic gameplay and outstanding environment, i wish everyone to play it to understand how special this one is
  44. RyanL9588
    Jan 23, 2020
    10
    I first bought this game in 2016 and quickly bounced off it due to being unable to overcome the second boss. However despite this setback I still felt strongly that Bloodborne was an excellent game because of its incredible art design, level design, and fantastic combat and hoped that one day I could experience the full game. In 2019 I finally came back to the game & completed twoI first bought this game in 2016 and quickly bounced off it due to being unable to overcome the second boss. However despite this setback I still felt strongly that Bloodborne was an excellent game because of its incredible art design, level design, and fantastic combat and hoped that one day I could experience the full game. In 2019 I finally came back to the game & completed two playthroughs in quick succession and my gut feeling back in 2016 was correct, Bloodborne is one of the greatest games of the last decade. The combat is pretty close to perfection with precise controls balanced against phenomenal enemy & boss design to create a game that gets the adrenaline pumping like nothing else outside of FromSoftware's other titles. The art design is absolutely incredible nailing the look & feel of both Bram Stoker & HP Lovecraft while synthesizing their works into the perfect nightmare. The music & sound design is also fantastic providing a perfect complement to the visuals & creating a wonderful sense of atmosphere & place. Finally the game design (level, mechanics etc.) is some of the best I have ever seen as the fear of losing blood echoes perfectly pushes against the excitement of unlocking a shortcut, new level, or a new lamp making even the most minor moments feel important.

    Overall this game would be a easy 10/10 as it captivated me like few games have & made me a permanent fan of FromSoftWare.    … Expand
  45. HanzoHasashi
    Feb 16, 2016
    10
    Hard to find a better game than Bloodborne. Grotesque beasts roam a victorian age inspired Yharnam pummeling the unfortunate hunter over and over again. The setting is ridiculously fascinating, the combat system is nearly flwaless and the bosses are some of the best that From Software has ever conceived. A must.
  46. Zstephable
    Jan 23, 2016
    10
    Fantastic game, it offers great visuals and gameplay that offers a challenge, I love the creepy atmosphere and combat that keeps me on the edge of my seat. One of my favorite games on the PS4.
  47. CynicsGaming
    Dec 1, 2015
    10
    Reason I gave this a 10: To counter all of the unnecessary troll 0's this game doesn't deserve.
    REAL SCORE: 9.5
    So I literally made a Metacritic account just to review this game and a couple of others. As I scroll down the user reviews, I see 0's being given by people with the sole reason that the game is too hard! What do you guys want!?!? You are the ones that are crying that games now    Reason I gave this a 10: To counter all of the unnecessary troll 0's this game doesn't deserve.
    REAL SCORE: 9.5
    So I literally made a Metacritic account just to review this game and a couple of others. As I scroll down the user reviews, I see 0's being given by people with the sole reason that the game is too hard! What do you guys want!?!? You are the ones that are crying that games now are too casual yet a game that is difficult is released and people are giving it 0's just because you couldn't beat the first boss? Really? I got rekt by the first boss 17 times but I learned and this game rewards you for it! And this was my first time playing a FromSoftware game. The graphics are great. The amount of detail put into everything from a small puddle to an enemy is phenomenal. The gothic art style is a great welcomed change. With a naturally scary setting and horrifying creature designs, this game is easily one of the scariest games Ive played that isn't even considered a horror game. The story is vague and cryptic but for those who put the time in to piece it all together will be thoroughly satisfied. Weapon variation is great but I would say weapons like the Tonitrus are rather weak due to Arcane being a relatively weak stat. That's why I took .5 off. Stat balancing wasn't too great despite this being a RPG. Bloodtinge and Arcane are relatively worthless in the story and are only worth investing in if you play PvP a lot. A couple of bosses were easy to beat *cough* Witches of Hemwick* but bosses like the Blood Starved Beast are arguably some of the hardest bosses of all time. Constant defeat can be angering but Bloodborne is never unfair or has cheap enemies that can cheese you over. Every defeat was due to you not adapting to the enemy. I bought this game when it was released, and it has become one of my favorite RPG's of all time. Since Stat. Balance is key in an RPG though it did lose a point    … Expand
  48. 4elove4ek
    Jan 7, 2016
    10
    This is a beautiful and terrible world! Thank you very much FromSoftware(Eng) Это одновременно и прекрасная и ужасная игра огромное спасибо вам FromSoftware(Ru)
  49. Lepstrung
    Jan 8, 2016
    8
    Bloodborne has bee made very great. Everything looks nice and sounds nice. Game is good and enjoyable but its very hard. There are many moments where enemies are too impossible and whatever you do you always end up loosing. So Im kind of stuck at one point. There is only one way to go and there are some really hard enemies. Then there are boss fights. I enjoy them bosses are scary andBloodborne has bee made very great. Everything looks nice and sounds nice. Game is good and enjoyable but its very hard. There are many moments where enemies are too impossible and whatever you do you always end up loosing. So Im kind of stuck at one point. There is only one way to go and there are some really hard enemies. Then there are boss fights. I enjoy them bosses are scary and strong and not easy, I like that, but sometimes bosses are just too hard. So this game is good and its worth of playing for but its hard and needs lot of time. So they could have make it litte bit easier.… Expand
  50. GaNTZzZ_Pele
    Jan 8, 2016
    9
    Pros: El control y el ritmo en las batallas te pica a llegar dominarlo totalmente. La dificultad ajustadisima. Escenarios redondos y un apartado visual/artistico impecables.

    Contras: Por decir algo, la "historia" puede parecer excesivamente rebuscada.
  51. Yoystik
    Jan 9, 2016
    9
    This is the best game I've played on the PS4. if you own a PS4 you SHOULD have this game, and here is why:
    The graphics are excellent - which proves the power of the PS4
    The gameplay is top notch - it is action based combat so you have to move around your enemies, attack from behind, and use strategy!, I have nothing else to say, so far the best experience on the combat There are a LOT    This is the best game I've played on the PS4. if you own a PS4 you SHOULD have this game, and here is why:
    The graphics are excellent - which proves the power of the PS4
    The gameplay is top notch - it is action based combat so you have to move around your enemies, attack from behind, and use strategy!, I have nothing else to say, so far the best experience on the combat
    There are a LOT of monsters - and they're not just monsters or enemies, they look AWESOME!
    You always feel you're progressing - This is because you're constantly finding new things, new weapons, leveling up your character, etc...
    There is a lot of replay value - You will always find something new on each "new" game, it can be a weapon, a hidden spot, an item.. even a whole new zone!!

    There are a lot of good things on bloodborne, and I can't wait for the new Dark Souls 3    … Expand
  52. Ps4isawesome
    Feb 18, 2016
    10
    I have played dark souls but never completed it because it didn't click with me if you will. Although with bloodborne I had one of the most amazing experiences on the playstation platform. Knowing that this was a difficult game, I knew I was going to die.... a lot. This game gave me an extra urge to have the momentum to defeat a boss. It gave me satisfaction when I killed a boss and II have played dark souls but never completed it because it didn't click with me if you will. Although with bloodborne I had one of the most amazing experiences on the playstation platform. Knowing that this was a difficult game, I knew I was going to die.... a lot. This game gave me an extra urge to have the momentum to defeat a boss. It gave me satisfaction when I killed a boss and I completed the game, I felt joyed when I completed a "Souls" game for my first time. Not to mention the gothic style of the game which was beautifully crafted alongside the gameplay. Also the nightmarish creature models were an excellent touch to the game by giving the game a bizarre beauty behind it. Therefore Bloodborne, although with minor hiccups in frame rate and glitches it's a fantastic experience that gave me and will probably give u the satisfaction to complete the game, no game is perfect but certain ones like this get a 10/10 because of how enjoyable it is.… Expand
  53. Dead-Pixel
    Sep 17, 2019
    10
    This is one of the only games I can truly call a masterpiece. This is one of the best games I've ever played. There's almost no drawbacks other than some fps issues.

    Buy this game. You need this in your life if you're interested in video games at all.
  54. IlyaHero
    Mar 1, 2019
    10
    The best game ever made. Fantastic design, dynamic and very satisfying combat, great bosses, brilliant soundtrack, genius and deep lore and so on. It is definitely worth buying PS4 for this masterpiece
  55. JS99
    Apr 13, 2016
    8
    I had a lot of fun with this game. The combat was fluid and you need a strategy for every enemy and boss. The controls are responsive and the weapons are a nice mashup of new and Dark Souls. The areas are fun and interesting to explore. Make no mistake this is a DS game, just with a twist and no (usable) shield. Hopefully SCEA won't just keep pumping these games out withoutI had a lot of fun with this game. The combat was fluid and you need a strategy for every enemy and boss. The controls are responsive and the weapons are a nice mashup of new and Dark Souls. The areas are fun and interesting to explore. Make no mistake this is a DS game, just with a twist and no (usable) shield. Hopefully SCEA won't just keep pumping these games out without innovating, even this game started to feel a little too familiar.… Expand
  56. CLAUDIUS
    Feb 3, 2018
    9
    This is the first game from the Souls saga I play and I'd like to share my impressions on it. At first I felt a bit frustrated, because I did not know where to go, what to do and I was a bit annoyed by the fact that you lose all your echoes everytime you die (although you can retrieve them if you don't die again before) so this is the reason why I recommend, for the new players, to watch aThis is the first game from the Souls saga I play and I'd like to share my impressions on it. At first I felt a bit frustrated, because I did not know where to go, what to do and I was a bit annoyed by the fact that you lose all your echoes everytime you die (although you can retrieve them if you don't die again before) so this is the reason why I recommend, for the new players, to watch a tutorial on Youtube, it helps a lot. Once you understand better the mechanics of the game, how the storytelling works and how to cope withe the difficulty of the game, is really enjoyable. You will still die many times if this is your first playthrough, no doubt about that, but it does not feel too repetitive, since the playability is quite fluent and fun and, once you learn the movements of each NPC, quite straightforward. I am positively surprised by this game, still dying a lot though. A first i looks like a very unfair game and, for me, the boss battles are very tough, but for now I did not need to repeat them more than 4 times.
    The atmosphere is obviously Gothic and spooky which reminds me a lot to Sleepy Hollow, and I love that (although some NPCS can give you a bit of a scare when they appear out of nowhere).
    It has its issues, not too important from my point of view, within the technical side of the software, e. g. : dead NPCS swirl and move like jelly when you walk over them, it's kinda funny, but odd.
    In conclusion, I really recommend this game, although I understand if you are the type of player that gets frustrated very easy and do no enjoy difficulty, as good as this game is, it is not for you.    … Expand
  57. Druid
    Jan 5, 2020
    9
    An amazing game for any lovecraft or action rpg fan or both. This combat is incredible, the story is great and the world is oozing with atmosphere. The difficulty is also very well made.

    Definitely recommend.
  58. Tselel
    Nov 7, 2016
    9
    Story/Campaign - Now, we all know Bloodborne doesnt really give the game's story outright to the player. But if we had time and put some effort in reading the lore in the description of various items, weapons, armors, rings, etc. Then you will now how rich the lore and story of bloodborne is...To make it short, it tells the story of a hunter (which is the protagonist) who visited YharnamStory/Campaign - Now, we all know Bloodborne doesnt really give the game's story outright to the player. But if we had time and put some effort in reading the lore in the description of various items, weapons, armors, rings, etc. Then you will now how rich the lore and story of bloodborne is...To make it short, it tells the story of a hunter (which is the protagonist) who visited Yharnam to find a cure known as paleblood for his unknown illness but the problem occurs that the Paleblood had side effects which makes the ones who use it to become beasts. It is now your role as a hunter to hunt the beasts of Yharnam, find survivors and look for the main source of the problem while also fighting your bloodlust to become a beast. It is cool and I love how Fromsoft made this kind of storytelling. A good 9/10 score.

    Gameplay - This is the real strength of the game and a real killer (literally) for the gamers out there, warning: IT IS NOT FOR CASUALS OR THOSE WHO WANT TO ENJOY A GAME. Its fast, difficult and the enemies are all aggresive and could kill you fast if you dont know what to do or you dont plan ahead. What I really love from this game is its weapons which can transform to two forms or other uses like can be buffed or can also be used as a gun, etc. The bosses are difficult but beatable and awesome fights will come your way. A masterpiece but brutal gameplay for me. A very good 10/10

    Graphics - Now, The game's graphics especially the environment are all good. I love how Yharnam's design has a gothic horror theme about them, and you will also pass some different and terrifying places like a large forest with a lot of snakes, a former church dominated by beasts a school which is hunted by its occupants and different nightmare which you will encounter grotesque and horrific monsters. My only issue is its frame drops when in intense fights and also how the armor of the game are alike with each other which lacks divisibility. Still though, a great 9/10 for me.

    Sound - Well, the sound of this game really puts the chills out of you esp the sound of thos mindsuckers..uhh, i really hate those guys...the themes are all ok and good but all in all no song nor theme really made me go wow or gave me memorable moments. A good 8/10 for me.

    Total Average - 9.25

    From Soft really did a good job of making a Unique Souls-game type with making it faster and encourages more aggressive gameplay rather than hide in a shield and take it slow approach of gameplay. I really am happy how the souls has impacted the gaming industries and put that classic "difficulty" back in the discussion. A true masterpiece to me. Even though its not for everyone, it will be loved and appreciated by those true gamers out there. It deserves to be a GOTY contender of the year 2015    … Expand
  59. Hardcoreplaya
    Aug 10, 2016
    9
    This is the best exclusive game on the PS4 so far and will go down as a true classic. If you have played the Souls series then you can expect something similar but a bit more action oriented. If you haven't played the Souls series.. then what are you waiting for? DLC is highly recommended as well.
  60. Samyar91
    Aug 13, 2016
    10
    Bloodborne is the best game I've ever played in my life..my favorite game of all time..Level design is gorgous..graphic..gameplay..specially the music will hunt your mind...this game is the best expriece you can have on Ps4..everything about it is so great that you can't forget it for many years
  61. VTL
    Dec 21, 2019
    9
    De lo mejor de la generacion... es FROM SOFTWARE que voy a decir. Esta gente está tocada por la mano de dios... sensacional todo.
  62. GrimmjowUK
    Feb 5, 2023
    10
    I've never been a fan of fromsoftware games. But this game's combat is fast paced and rewards the person who takes risks after getting hit. This game has offensive combat, but you also need to be careful because this is not a hack and slash game. Bloodborne reminds me some of the old games which you need to be careful not to die and be careful before approaching to an enemy. Boss fightsI've never been a fan of fromsoftware games. But this game's combat is fast paced and rewards the person who takes risks after getting hit. This game has offensive combat, but you also need to be careful because this is not a hack and slash game. Bloodborne reminds me some of the old games which you need to be careful not to die and be careful before approaching to an enemy. Boss fights need tactics, they are hard but there is always an easy way to defeat each of them. Just level up as much as you can by killing same easy npcs and you can see that this game is easy. And learn the paths from youtube walkthroughs if you stuck. Saw cleaver is highly recommended weapon btw and Lone Survivor class is the easiest start for the game. When you understand Bloodborne, it will be one of your favorites :)… Expand
  63. Caerleon
    Mar 26, 2017
    8
    I can not rate this game 10/10 because it was possible to do better. However, I can see that it is made in terms of graphics and plot much better series Souls. I love the atmosphere of Victorian England. I went to this game more than 20 times and with every passing it did not get bored. I'm waiting for the second part
  64. Kiatzu
    Jan 29, 2023
    9
    This game perfectly lines up with all the other Souls Games from FromSoftware. Perfect atmosphere and like always an awesome soundtrack with some really cool bossfights. The gameplay changed a bit, there is basically no magic and no shields whatsoever. Makes the game feel more dynamic than the other Souls Games. Fantastic game overall!
  65. spzHades
    Apr 28, 2017
    10
    This game is a must play, i enjoyed it so much. I had many games on ps that bored me instantly and sold them. I liked the difficulty of this game , you have to figure out everything. Though bosses , though enemies , cool weapons, good leveling up system. Now days most of games bore me quickly... this one didn't. I am planing to play also dark souls 3, but i leave it a while to pass someThis game is a must play, i enjoyed it so much. I had many games on ps that bored me instantly and sold them. I liked the difficulty of this game , you have to figure out everything. Though bosses , though enemies , cool weapons, good leveling up system. Now days most of games bore me quickly... this one didn't. I am planing to play also dark souls 3, but i leave it a while to pass some time between similar games. Anyway.. this game rocks, can't wait for bloodborne 2… Expand
  66. AdamJensen-Aug
    Mar 26, 2017
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Игра хороша, все на высоте, но как и во всех играх здесь тоже есть свои минусы: 1) Оптимизация. Постояные лаги вылеты уххх держитесь. 2) Слишком убогое название самоцветом , они разнняться только новыми дополнительными словами в своих названиях (Самоцвет Гряной Крови Адепта Младенца Серого Мха В Подземелье) . Но это все лирика игра безумна хороша не dark souls 3 конечно но все же )… Expand
  67. EmadTM
    Nov 2, 2017
    10
    Legendary game with a lot of fun and the world of the game is beautiful and this is considered one of the best games Playstation 4 exclusive ..
    The game is mysterious and the world of the game is full of mystery and face very fun leaders and the game offers a very difficult experience
  68. trasxa
    Oct 28, 2017
    10
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  69. IneverHADsoul
    Oct 31, 2017
    10
    Bloodborne is one of the best games on the playstation 4. Elegant combat system, great visual styling and many other advantages are waiting for you in this game. A must to buy.
    10/10
  70. LipeHeroty
    Feb 9, 2023
    10
    For years we saw medieval games with many proposals to entertain the players. Dark Souls series tried to make medieval horror game with a tragic world of fantasy, and it was a good choice, picking up the most "dark and gruesome part of the human history", but Bloodborne was different, they choose the Victorian era and that was the best ideia a game ever had. Bloodborne is the perfectionFor years we saw medieval games with many proposals to entertain the players. Dark Souls series tried to make medieval horror game with a tragic world of fantasy, and it was a good choice, picking up the most "dark and gruesome part of the human history", but Bloodborne was different, they choose the Victorian era and that was the best ideia a game ever had. Bloodborne is the perfection between reality and fantasy, creating a convincing world full of lore and really dark fantasy, creating the best horror world horror fantasy to date. The characters, the creatures and the true tragic histories in a world close to apocalypse is fantastic.
    The variety of weapons and magic is good because they could work with details in every weapon and spell that you can use in the game, creating your specific build towards your weapon of choice.

    The unique problem with Bloodborne is that it is too dependent of the DLC The Old Hunters, because this DLC brings the best Bosses, maps and challenge of the history of the "Soul Series"    … Expand
  71. Aginagala
    Nov 13, 2017
    8
    Bloodborne is a merciless, grotesque, unforgiving world full of devilish monsters that give you no heed, and I absolutely love it. You begin the game feeling underwhelmed, under powered and with an impossible task of clearing the game while following the impossibly complex and vague story, yet still interested in what you'll find next. Only to find yourself dying over... and over... andBloodborne is a merciless, grotesque, unforgiving world full of devilish monsters that give you no heed, and I absolutely love it. You begin the game feeling underwhelmed, under powered and with an impossible task of clearing the game while following the impossibly complex and vague story, yet still interested in what you'll find next. Only to find yourself dying over... and over... and over.

    An almost replica of previous souls titles however Bloodborne feels more fast paced... you aren't given a shield and the only defense you have are your quick wits and strategic mind. Not recommended for beginners to the controls of using a console controller however great for developing getting used to where the buttons are.

    A stunning environment with impressive visuals Bloodborne is truly a special addition to the gaming community. This barbaric RPG will take punish you for getting even slightly relaxed as it's grueling experience is never ending and will most certainly keep you on your toes the entire way. A satisfying ending and extremely good replayability, Bloodborne is a must have game for any PS4 player, horror fan or someone who simply wants a challenge. A masterpiece of game development.    … Expand
  72. Gwyndolin17
    Nov 13, 2017
    10
    Dark, deep, gothic, atmospheric horror based on works by H. P. Lovecraft. A True masterpiece, one of the best games of history. GOTY 2015(Witcher 3 sorry - no chance). Currently a cult game.

    10/10. A+/S-Rank.
  73. IreneGRx
    Nov 18, 2017
    9
    This game is a masterpiece and suggested to hardcore and may be oldschool gamers. It has an atmospheric environment and awesome music. You will love it probably! If you want to start with the Souls series, then I suggest you play this first since it's said to be the easiest one. Once you get to know it's playstyle then you are ready to pump into Souls games.
  74. Strop77
    Dec 11, 2017
    8
    I absolutely loved this game...even though I never got to play through most (99%) of the game as it is without doubt the hardest game I have ever played.

    I put in about 40 hours and didn’t get far at all. Frustration finally gave way and I deleted it- the game had won! Apart from being impossible (for me) to last longer than 20 minutes on the very first level, I loved everything    I absolutely loved this game...even though I never got to play through most (99%) of the game as it is without doubt the hardest game I have ever played.

    I put in about 40 hours and didn’t get far at all. Frustration finally gave way and I deleted it- the game had won!

    Apart from being impossible (for me) to last longer than 20 minutes on the very first level, I loved everything about the game.

    GRAPHICS +10/10
    GAMEPLAY +10/10
    ENTERTAINMENT +10/10
    VALUE FOR MONEY 0/10 (only because I sucked s*#t at playing it)

    Even though I was terrible at playing it I would thoroughly recommend it- unless you’re the type who can’t control their anger- when you die that’s it man, you start from the beginning- no save points- something which personally I wish they had included under a, “I give up” difficultly level.    … Expand
  75. Ryuail
    Feb 1, 2020
    10
    If someone ran up to me in the streets and asked if I wanted a Dark Souls game, with the combat speed cranked up to 11, the RPG mechanics refined to simplicity perfection, and have the settings & narrative be based on the really good parts of H.P. Lovecraft?

    I'd tell them that Bloodborne already exists, also why are you talking to me?
  76. Aeginsky
    Dec 15, 2017
    10
    Одна из лучших игр на PS4.
    На момент написания текста, прошёл игру 3 раза. Игра настолько ауенная), что планирую как минимум 5.
  77. Ulfhednir
    Dec 15, 2017
    10
    First of all I have to say I'm a huge fan of the Souls Franchise. My expectations to this game were extremely high. I avoided consoles my whole life as a PC-Gamer. Long story, but in the end i bought a PS4 just for this game and it was definetily worth all the money. This game looks good from the technical point of view. But the mystic cursed dark world this game offers is so much more.First of all I have to say I'm a huge fan of the Souls Franchise. My expectations to this game were extremely high. I avoided consoles my whole life as a PC-Gamer. Long story, but in the end i bought a PS4 just for this game and it was definetily worth all the money. This game looks good from the technical point of view. But the mystic cursed dark world this game offers is so much more. It's just a Masterpiece in the history of videogames. The fresh setting of the victorian London plus cursed Darkness creates the same deep Atmosphere like the other Souls-Games. Sound fits to the dark mood in this game. The Movement System is a bit faster than in Souls but also rewarding. Next Highlight, like in all Souls-Games, are the bossfights. The Design of the Bosses is so wonderful and the mechanics are really diversified. The Playtime, especially with the really good DLC is, I would think around 50 hours for a first playthrough. The Game maybe is a bit frustrating to new players. You should have in mind that it's a part of the gamedesign that you will die. And you will often. To understand this helps a lot to perceive the uniqueness of the Soulsborne Games nowadays. They are different than most of the modern games. Also the storytelling is a point spoonfedded Blockbuster players will find ununsual or bad. Nearly all of the really deep and forked story is told just by descriptions of items you find and so there's much space for interpretation. Thousands of players are discussing the lore in forums, so you see it's not trivial or rudimentated. I know I compare this game very much to Dark or Demon's Souls, but it had to fulfill high expectations because of these highly rewarded games. I'm struggling to describe this unique Gametype to a person who didn't play a Souls-Game before. Get a PS4 and play this motherfukking piece of misanthropic art and make your own opinion like I did. Enjoy your (maybe first) Souls-Experience. After that things won't be like they were before. Miyazaki (the gamedirector) changed my (gamer-)life with his games.… Expand
  78. cau29395
    Dec 19, 2017
    10
    Best game ever made!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  79. Shinod
    Nov 27, 2020
    10
    Yet another PlayStation exclusive masterpiece, I hate this game as much a I love it, the dark, terrifying and cruel atmosphere is just mesmerizing.
    One of the best "souls" game if not the best.
    Remember hunter, you are not alone and may the good blood guide you.
  80. Krebros
    Apr 9, 2018
    10
    This game has it all: attention to detail, a GREAT story behind its incredibly satisfying gameplay and a perfect musical score.
  81. Aidian1
    May 2, 2018
    10
    One of the best games of this generation. I have no complaints, it takes the souls formula then speeds it up and perfects it. A must play for those who enjoy a challenging action rpg and are into dark fantasy.
  82. pTwist1
    Apr 29, 2023
    10
    9.5 really. What a great game, this and Dying Light (1) my top 2 ever. Such fun melee combat. Beautiful dark gothic atmosphere. Hoping for PS5 remaster and Bloodborne 2, please pretty please From Software!!
  83. inf1n1ty
    Dec 11, 2020
    10
    All-time favorite game. The first platinum finished the game 6 times. Still believe they'll make BloodBorne 2
  84. Airufino23
    Mar 22, 2019
    9
    Creo que para mi este si es el mejor videojuego de la ps4,la atmosfera,el lore,el sistema de combates,los bosses,el nivel visual es increible y con un muy buen doblaje.Como punto negativo para no ponerle el 10 es que aunque las mazmorras hagan expandir el juego pero se hacen muy repetitivas.A los que no teneis ps4 disfrutadlo con el ps now en pc windows,eso si,daros prisa porque nose si enCreo que para mi este si es el mejor videojuego de la ps4,la atmosfera,el lore,el sistema de combates,los bosses,el nivel visual es increible y con un muy buen doblaje.Como punto negativo para no ponerle el 10 es que aunque las mazmorras hagan expandir el juego pero se hacen muy repetitivas.A los que no teneis ps4 disfrutadlo con el ps now en pc windows,eso si,daros prisa porque nose si en una semana os dara tiempo a acabarlo… Expand
  85. DBM2018
    Oct 26, 2018
    10
    I love FROM. I started with Dark Souls like a lot of people. Bloodborne is the pinnacle of these games in my opinion. The action is faster, smoother, and the addition of guns is a very interesting dynamic to the combat of the Souls universe. The game is paced very well. There's a wide array of enemies, all of which are well designed and feature tough, but fair difficulty. The world is wellI love FROM. I started with Dark Souls like a lot of people. Bloodborne is the pinnacle of these games in my opinion. The action is faster, smoother, and the addition of guns is a very interesting dynamic to the combat of the Souls universe. The game is paced very well. There's a wide array of enemies, all of which are well designed and feature tough, but fair difficulty. The world is well crafted and designed, featuring interesting and original lore. The overall aesthetic of the game is great, clearly inspired by the cosmic horror style of Lovecraft. The art direction is great. I love this world. The RPG mechanics are just as great here as in Dark Souls. The weapons are extremely fun to use, there's room to mess around with different character builds. Get this game if you like interesting, challenging, and rewarding action RPGs. And also make sure to get The Old Hunters expansion because FROM is one of the few devs left who knock it out of the park with great DLC add-ons.… Expand
  86. Xilg
    Jan 24, 2023
    10
    Um jogo simplesmente incrível, uma joia rara e uma evolução ideal do estilo Souls criado pela Fromsoftware, mais agressivo, violento e sangrento. Com uma história com muita inspiração nos contos H.P. Lovecraft (Terror Cósmico). A temática vitoriana deixa o jogo muito mais sombrio. Sem contar o excelente trabalho feito pela PlayStaition ao dublar o game em PT-BR.
  87. philzlz
    Jan 4, 2020
    9
    I have only played Bloodborne in 2019, after Dark Souls and Sekiro but it became definitely one of my favorite Miyazaki games.

    If you can look over the 30 FPS lock that is very noticeable, especially coming from PC and very distracting at first, you will find a fantastic, albeit punishing game with deep lore (that you have to research yourself by reading item descriptions). This game    I have only played Bloodborne in 2019, after Dark Souls and Sekiro but it became definitely one of my favorite Miyazaki games.

    If you can look over the 30 FPS lock that is very noticeable, especially coming from PC and very distracting at first, you will find a fantastic, albeit punishing game with deep lore (that you have to research yourself by reading item descriptions). This game has just an eerie feeling that makes you uncomfortable throughout and not many games that i know manage to do this.

    I was not a fan of the chalice dungeons to reach the platinum trophy, they were too repetitive and the end boss disappointing but still welcomed the addition.    … Expand
  88. Przemun1304
    Sep 12, 2019
    10
    Playing games since 1996 and honestly it is my number 1 of all time. No doubt !
    This game is a true masterpiece. GOTY edition is a double masterpice !
    First walkthrough has made when came out in 2015 and playing to this day without getting bored.
  89. Maurog21
    Nov 16, 2019
    9
    Bloodborne es una obra maestra, probablemente el mejor juego de PS4 y de toda la generación, eso si, es un juego que no es para todo el mundo, las mecánicas son las mejores de toda la saga junto con esa ambientación Victoriana decadente. Además los jefes son una fiesta de golpes y visualmente las peleas se ven espectaculares aunque opacadas por un deficiente rendimiento por debajo de losBloodborne es una obra maestra, probablemente el mejor juego de PS4 y de toda la generación, eso si, es un juego que no es para todo el mundo, las mecánicas son las mejores de toda la saga junto con esa ambientación Victoriana decadente. Además los jefes son una fiesta de golpes y visualmente las peleas se ven espectaculares aunque opacadas por un deficiente rendimiento por debajo de los 30 fps que supongo que se debe a que este era el primer juego que sacaba From Software para esta consola.… Expand
  90. MadnessisRising
    Mar 13, 2019
    10
    This game was one the main-reasons i went for a PS4. All i can say it was totally worth it. An absolute masterpiece in every way. Badass-beauty design with a super flawless gameplay that blows you away. A must buy!
  91. SHiiK3n
    Apr 15, 2019
    10
    fast paced and smooth as silk combat, challenging and gimmick boss fights, Epic soundtracks, Victorian era pictured at its finest with a fantastic story.
  92. Ziglo
    Jun 3, 2020
    10
    it may even be a late revew, but i played this game i loved it, a great experience and many mysteries to discover, this is not a linear game and it is also not easy, it is an excellent challenge and a good experience.
  93. Staruy1612
    May 13, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Лучшая хардкорная игра.Уровни продуманы просто великолепно,боссы сделаны на высшем уровне. Спасибо разработчикам за игру и Dlc.… Expand
  94. Neon-k9
    Feb 7, 2020
    9
    Sinceramente mi juego favorito y a mi opinión personal es el juego más redondo de la saga souls
  95. Nameless2131
    May 5, 2020
    10
    10/10 ----------------------------------------------------------------------
  96. dangyosabyss
    Apr 11, 2020
    10
    Lovecraft Souls. And every bit as perfect as that sounds. A more streamlined combat experience than dark souls but is so in order to focus on aggression. Atmosphere by the bucketload and terror galore. Truly horrorshow. The beasts of bloodborne are not your stereotypical grunting Doom hellspawn - they are twisted (dark) souls screaming in terror as you slash away at eachother. No redneckLovecraft Souls. And every bit as perfect as that sounds. A more streamlined combat experience than dark souls but is so in order to focus on aggression. Atmosphere by the bucketload and terror galore. Truly horrorshow. The beasts of bloodborne are not your stereotypical grunting Doom hellspawn - they are twisted (dark) souls screaming in terror as you slash away at eachother. No redneck hunting game has ever gotten this close to truly visceral horror and the grubbiness of the kill. With the patented Dark Souls origami-esque level design always throwing new darkness onto the game world you thought you knew this is an ever-evolving tide into which the player is cast, Worth buying a ps4 just to play? Definitely.… Expand
  97. btgoody96
    Aug 26, 2019
    10
    Amazing game if you like dark souls then this game is for you it's such a beautiful amazing game
  98. SkyTheUnknown
    Feb 11, 2023
    10
    My favorite game by FromSoftware! Here they peaked with creating an uncompareably atmospheric world combined with top notch gameplay. Needless to say: Remake plz!
  99. JoseofCatarina
    Nov 19, 2019
    10
    Bloodborne is completely revolutionary. This is the very first video game, imo that has perfect combat. My brother was watching me fight a boss and he said "are you actually controlling the character?"
    "This looks like an action movie!"
    Aside from the most beautiful, exhilarating, and perfect combat, this game features some very beautiful graphics and eerie yet awe-inspiring locations. I    Bloodborne is completely revolutionary. This is the very first video game, imo that has perfect combat. My brother was watching me fight a boss and he said "are you actually controlling the character?"
    "This looks like an action movie!"
    Aside from the most beautiful, exhilarating, and perfect combat, this game features some very beautiful graphics and eerie yet awe-inspiring locations. I played this game in 2015, and I thought it was GOTY. I played this game again in 2019 with the DLC and concluded that it is, undoubtedly, the best game I've ever played.
    An absolute masterpiece. 10/10    … Expand
  100. MartinEzy225
    Apr 8, 2020
    10
    This game, in my opinion, is brilliant. I admit this is my first Soulsborne game and the first few deaths were very aggravating, losing all echos upon death and dying to Gascoigne 20+ times absolutely sucks. However, after a few hours of getting used to the controls, the game felt livelier and new enemies felt less scary and difficult. I would proudly declare that I managed to beat BSBThis game, in my opinion, is brilliant. I admit this is my first Soulsborne game and the first few deaths were very aggravating, losing all echos upon death and dying to Gascoigne 20+ times absolutely sucks. However, after a few hours of getting used to the controls, the game felt livelier and new enemies felt less scary and difficult. I would proudly declare that I managed to beat BSB on my first try. For a 2015 game, the graphics aren't that bad. This is perfect if you want to play a 60h+ game for a cheap price.… Expand
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#3 Best PS4 Game of 2015
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#1 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2015
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#9 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2015

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Universal acclaim - based on 100 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 99 out of 100
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 100
  3. Negative: 0 out of 100
  1. Playstation Official Magazine Australia
    May 26, 2015
    90
    Visually striking, nerve-shredding and a fascinating streamlining of the Souls formula. Bloodborne is an exclusive jewel in the PS4 crown and you need to own it. [June 2015, p71]
  2. Games Master UK
    May 24, 2015
    90
    What a world. What a combat system. What a game. You don't want to miss this. [June 2015, p.56]
  3. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    May 20, 2015
    90
    It offers unparalleled player agency when dealing with From's wonderful third-person combat. [May 2015, p.79]
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