Bloodborne

 PlayStation 4
  • Publisher: SCEA
  • Release Date: Mar 24, 2015
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  1. WolfKami
    Jan 7, 2023
    10
    Purely subjective, but I will say even to this day with Elden Ring being released, Bloodborne remains completely unmatched out of the rest of FromSoft games. Immersive atmosphere, phenomenal enemy designs, tight combat system, the game has it all.
    From the very first time entering Yharnam and setting up a contract to seek Paleblood, the nightmare begins when I, as a Hunter, must slay down    Purely subjective, but I will say even to this day with Elden Ring being released, Bloodborne remains completely unmatched out of the rest of FromSoft games. Immersive atmosphere, phenomenal enemy designs, tight combat system, the game has it all.
    From the very first time entering Yharnam and setting up a contract to seek Paleblood, the nightmare begins when I, as a Hunter, must slay down beasts before encountering the Great Ones.
    A very memorable experience that leaves me yearning to go back to Yharnam at times. 10/10, excellent game, amazing art.    … Expand
  2. Chillaoi
    Jan 16, 2023
    10
    Review só pra lembrar a nota que dei pro jogo:
    Ambientação incrível, jogabilidade clássica da series souls com um "twist", tirando a possibilidade de "parry" e nerfando os escudos, tirando alguns jogadores de sua zona de conforto.
  3. Epok
    Mar 12, 2023
    10
    Que bueno es este juego
    El apartado artístico es de lo mejor que vi en mi vida
    Y El Gameplay es buenísimo
  4. Max-7
    Jan 26, 2023
    9
    Bloody, gothic, Lovecraftian... my favorite From Software game, thanks to its atmosphere, crazy art direction, orchestral music and the faster-paced combat system with transforming weapons.
    Maybe the level design it's not as extraordinary as Dark Souls but Yharnam and nightmare dimensions are amazing. Ah, and The Old Hunters is one of best DLC out there.
  5. 2818
    Jan 29, 2023
    9
    I am a dark souls fan.I started with dark souls 3,and continued with Bloodborne.Bloodborne was one of the best games I have ever played.
    Story
    Story is simple,there is a beast plague,people turn into beasts and we are the chosen hunter.Our objective is to find the source of plague.When we start the game,we don't have a weapon,so we can't protect ourself.And a wolf appears and kills us.Game    I am a dark souls fan.I started with dark souls 3,and continued with Bloodborne.Bloodborne was one of the best games I have ever played.
    Story
    Story is simple,there is a beast plague,people turn into beasts and we are the chosen hunter.Our objective is to find the source of plague.When we start the game,we don't have a weapon,so we can't protect ourself.And a wolf appears and kills us.Game starts in here.
    Mechanics
    Combat is really nice.As you progress,you can find new weapons,and also,unlike other souls games,you can use guns and pistols.Pistols use quicksilver bullets,which can be bought in hunters dream.You can also heal by using blood vials.Weapons have lots of different attacks and I am sure that you will like it.

    Graphics Graphics are really nice and gothic.Also atmosphere is wonderful.
    Areas There are lots of areas to discover and they contain bosses.Enemy-item placements are really nice, exploration is wonderful.I didn't like some areas but it is not a big problem

    Bosses Bosses are basically beasts and hunters.
    Others
    If you want to keep discovering the world,there is a very nice option.Chalice dungeons.Chalice dungeons are big areas with at least 3 layers and 3 bosses.They are created randomly so I recommend playing a dungeon at least 2 times because you can discover new things.Dungeons Are similar and bosses are generally reskinned but I don't think that this is a big problem

    Pros +
    +Atmosphere
    +Areas
    +Weapons +Moves +Mechanics
    +Ost

    Cons-
    -Some reskinned bosses
    -some areas are boring -There could be more weapons Score 90    … Expand
  6. Robert_Vessel
    Jan 30, 2023
    10
    Sin lugar a dudas una obra maestra, puedo decir que desperdicie 8 años de mi vida por no haberlo jugado antes. El apartado gráfico sin dudas excepcional, la ambientación y el soundtrack hacen que te adentres de verdad en la historia que Bloodborne tiene para contarte. Con una dificultad intensa que te reta a repetir cada que mueres, explorando tu propio vacío interior vagando por losSin lugar a dudas una obra maestra, puedo decir que desperdicie 8 años de mi vida por no haberlo jugado antes. El apartado gráfico sin dudas excepcional, la ambientación y el soundtrack hacen que te adentres de verdad en la historia que Bloodborne tiene para contarte. Con una dificultad intensa que te reta a repetir cada que mueres, explorando tu propio vacío interior vagando por los escenarios, enfrentando enemigos. Una verdadera joya, una verdadera aventura, Bloodborne lo tiene todo.… Expand
  7. aaronnmp96
    Jan 31, 2023
    10
    The best game of the company, The environment and lore are unique, the bosses are spectacular and the soundtrack is amazing
  8. spanbeast
    Jan 31, 2023
    10
    Best game ever made. Dark gothic lovecraftian horror setting, every weapon has 2 forms(except one that just gets a bolt buff) only problem is that you have to farm blood vials to heal and you can’t fast travel from the lanterns.
  9. JesseDillinger
    Mar 11, 2023
    9
    This is a scary ass game. The combat is fun, the world looks amazing, the boss fights are sick. I had a blast with this game. But I'm not gonna lie, I had 0 clue on where to go or how to get there. I looked up a guide a lot. I get lost easily in games like this. The platinum trophy is fun to get other than 2 (both involve going into the chalice dungeons. Not fun. Hated those). The game isThis is a scary ass game. The combat is fun, the world looks amazing, the boss fights are sick. I had a blast with this game. But I'm not gonna lie, I had 0 clue on where to go or how to get there. I looked up a guide a lot. I get lost easily in games like this. The platinum trophy is fun to get other than 2 (both involve going into the chalice dungeons. Not fun. Hated those). The game is great. I rate this the same as Elden Ring but I would say Elden Ring is better to me cause there's more there, but this game is great for what it is.… Expand
  10. FangRu
    Feb 6, 2023
    9
    Man. This is just complete game. It has everything. Story, gameplay, music, immersion, atmosphere, bosses... everythin is great. The only complain I have about this game is the beginning where its little harder and you have to grind a little to get going, but when you do its masterpiece. 9/10
  11. HIBBITY
    Feb 9, 2023
    10
    My favorite game of all time every inch of this game is impeccable to its style, lore, gameplay, and its content the game is just perfect for me. Bought the DLC without a thought its content is amazing. Thank you fromsoft. **** you Sony for not giving this game a PS5 version with 60 frames)
  12. yoxshin
    Feb 14, 2023
    10
    Probably my favourite game, I've even got the platinum. The gameplay, for me, is flawless and the lore is magnificent. The art-style of Yharnam is splendid and the osts are one of the best there are, alongside with the boss fights.
  13. Nebula_pad
    Feb 21, 2023
    10
    Una de mis ambientaciones favoritas en la vida, buenos gráficos y en conjunto con su DLC tenemos como resultado un juego muy redondo. Un imperdible si te gustan los juegos tipo "Souls".
  14. PunchBunnie
    Feb 17, 2023
    8
    great game, amazing boss fights, soundtrack, and lore. 30 fps lock kills me though, it's so awful to play with. port to pc please
  15. AdoMobA
    Mar 16, 2023
    10
    Pros
    - fast paced combat that rewards aggression
    - variety of trick weapons that each has two modes - some of the best boss design in Fromsoft games - beautiful OST - breathtaking atmosphere and visuals - one of the best DLCs in gaming Cons - farming healing items sucks - the chalice dungeons are some of the most uninspired content Fromsoft has ever released Bloodborne is a    Pros
    - fast paced combat that rewards aggression
    - variety of trick weapons that each has two modes
    - some of the best boss design in Fromsoft games
    - beautiful OST
    - breathtaking atmosphere and visuals
    - one of the best DLCs in gaming

    Cons
    - farming healing items sucks
    - the chalice dungeons are some of the most uninspired content Fromsoft has ever released

    Bloodborne is a beautiful game that will sink its teeth in you and does not let go until you are spent or triumphant. Creepy visuals allow the game to elevate its Victorian art style to the maximum and the eventual Lovecraftian influence lends itself fantastically to this era.

    Gone are shields and instead you are told to be as aggressive as possible as any lost health can be regained through the Rally mechanic. Aka, when hit, your health turns yellow, and if you hit them back you recover that health. This pushes maximum levels of aggression from the bosses and forces the player to either match them or drown.

    The Old Hunters dlc is just a cream of the crop when it comes to additional content, as some of the greatest fights ever made reside in this DLC.

    Bloodborne is a fantastic gaming experience that should be lauded for its unapologetic brutality yet fair amounts of tools provided to deal with this brutality.    … Expand
  16. Padbloh
    Feb 24, 2023
    10
    El mejor juego de la familia junto al Dark Souls original. Totalmente recomendado a cualquier jugador.
  17. poopguy27
    Feb 25, 2023
    10
    great gamb love this game
  18. FFirefly
    Mar 20, 2023
    10
    amazing atmosphere, gameplay, lore, and everything. One of the best ps exclusives.
  19. LordSnoot
    Mar 5, 2023
    10
    A must have for anyone who has a ps4/ps5. Fun combat, Amazing and beautiful world, unique weapons and a perfect soundtrack to top it all off. Overall a 10/10. This game still desperately needs a pc port as it has not gotten any next gen upgrades and is still locked at 30 fps.
  20. HeitorCampos
    Mar 13, 2023
    10
    My favorite game ever made. I love everything about it, the best game Fromsoftware made, though ER gets very close. It´s hard for me to talk about it, but honestly, the game nails just about everything. Also, it has the best dlc ever made. Chalice dungeons broke me though, not gonna lie.
  21. JoshPetrie
    Mar 19, 2023
    10
    I played this game 3 times because it has so many secrets, incredibly fun, yet challenging, combat that is paired with lots of amazing boss fights, the music is great as well, but my favourite aspect of the game is probably the gothic aesthetic and architecture that covers almost all parts of the areas you discover - 10/10.
  22. Idk123456789
    Mar 20, 2023
    8
    I really like the level design, art style and weapon veriety but I'd say a lot of the boss's in the base game at least as i haven't played the DLC are underwhelming for example: rom the spider , the one reborn, celestian emissary, mikolash and mergos wet nurse
  23. CrudePi
    Mar 31, 2023
    10
    My favorite game of all time. I started playing when I was 12, and enjoyed the game so much I had gotten the platinum trophy in 3 weeks. It changed my view of games forever. To this day, I still enjoy every playthrough. Even though there’s only around 28 weapons (with DLC), each have a different “trick” form that makes the weapon more enjoyable.
  24. soroush6679
    Apr 4, 2023
    10
    this game literally changed my life and my expectations from future games , can’t wait to play BB2
  25. coreymickael
    Apr 6, 2023
    10
    Best game of all of time
    Just buy a PS4 to play BB, it really worth it :')
    10/10
  26. jaymeehuynh
    Apr 11, 2023
    10
    A challenging experience yet the best soul game i’ve ever played. The environment, and especially the story and lore OMG, i’m totally obsessed and still couldn’t get over it after finished the game… if only it could have better fps but i would still give this game a 10. For those that rated 0, u should probably just stick to hack n slash or interactive games, they r easier and try to avoidA challenging experience yet the best soul game i’ve ever played. The environment, and especially the story and lore OMG, i’m totally obsessed and still couldn’t get over it after finished the game… if only it could have better fps but i would still give this game a 10. For those that rated 0, u should probably just stick to hack n slash or interactive games, they r easier and try to avoid any souls-like genre from now on. Yup games r for entertainment, but achieving something hard with ur skills is just another level of excitement… Expand
  27. lxsthighway
    Apr 15, 2023
    10
    please, for the love of god from soft, i'm begging you, add trick weapons to Elden Ring.
  28. Hamooud
    Apr 16, 2023
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game fantastic i don't know how explane that but the story 10/10 gameplay 10/10 the bosses 7/10 because some bosses are so bad like rom and the one reborn Finally my desire is remake for this game or remasterd 60 FPS ...… Expand
  29. Revain
    Apr 22, 2023
    10
    Bloodborne is an amazing game that has beautiful, creepy atmosphere and design of the world is truly fascinating. Also the bosses do so. Everywhere I go, I can't keep myself wondering what was it and what lies beyond that creature it may be a boss or an npc whatever it is, the game gave me the feel. Combat is a bit more aggressive than other souls games but the transformation mechanic isBloodborne is an amazing game that has beautiful, creepy atmosphere and design of the world is truly fascinating. Also the bosses do so. Everywhere I go, I can't keep myself wondering what was it and what lies beyond that creature it may be a boss or an npc whatever it is, the game gave me the feel. Combat is a bit more aggressive than other souls games but the transformation mechanic is kinda unique and very useful in itself. Also bloodborne doesn't have a shield mechanic, instead it has a pistol that you can shot just before enemies hit you, so you can knock them out. There's no need talking more about it, If u have PS4/5 just go get it and play as soon as you can. It's definitely worth ur money and time.… Expand
  30. Yankeeman470
    Apr 23, 2023
    9
    If this game wasn't so short, it'd probably be my favorite game of all time. Pretty much everything great about it has already been said, I've become obsessed with its aesthetic. Bloodborne is genius, and I'm shocked we haven't seen more from this franchise. I hope Sony does something with the franchise, give us a TV Series, a remake, or a Sequel
  31. KPS5
    Apr 29, 2023
    10
    Every from software game is good. Bloodborne is good as well. Played it twice and got the platinum. Wish there was bloodborne 2.
  32. Bugjam8
    Jul 13, 2023
    10
    Una experiencia inolvidable que desafiará tu valentía en PlayStation"

    Bloodborne es un juego de acción y aventura desarrollado por FromSoftware, exclusivo para la consola PlayStation. Con su atmósfera oscura y misteriosa, este título se destaca como una obra maestra del género, capaz de cautivar y emocionar a jugadores de todas las edades. Aquí están algunos aspectos positivos que    Una experiencia inolvidable que desafiará tu valentía en PlayStation"

    Bloodborne es un juego de acción y aventura desarrollado por FromSoftware, exclusivo para la consola PlayStation. Con su atmósfera oscura y misteriosa, este título se destaca como una obra maestra del género, capaz de cautivar y emocionar a jugadores de todas las edades. Aquí están algunos aspectos positivos que seguramente te animarán a adquirir tanto el juego como una consola PlayStation.

    1. Ambientación inmersiva: Bloodborne te sumerge en un mundo gótico y macabro llamado Yharnam, donde el horror y la decadencia están a la orden del día. Cada rincón está meticulosamente diseñado, desde los edificios lúgubres hasta los personajes retorcidos, creando una atmósfera envolvente que te mantendrá enganchado desde el principio hasta el final.

    2. Combates desafiantes y satisfactorios: En Bloodborne, el combate es rápido, visceral y despiadado. Te enfrentarás a criaturas grotescas y horripilantes, y la única forma de sobrevivir es confiar en tus habilidades, reflejos y estrategias. Cada encuentro es una prueba de valentía y destreza, y cuando finalmente derrotes a un enemigo formidable, la sensación de logro y satisfacción será indescriptible.

    3. Mundo interconectado y exploración: El mundo de Bloodborne está lleno de secretos y áreas por descubrir. A medida que avanzas, desbloquearás atajos y rutas que te permitirán explorar nuevas áreas y enfrentarte a desafíos aún mayores. La exploración es recompensada con valiosos objetos, armas y conocimientos sobre la intrigante historia del juego.

    4. Diseño artístico impresionante: Bloodborne es un verdadero festín visual. Desde los detallados escenarios hasta los enemigos grotescos y los jefes imponentes, cada elemento del juego está meticulosamente diseñado con una estética única. Los paisajes góticos, la iluminación atmosférica y los efectos visuales impresionantes se combinan para crear una experiencia visualmente impactante.

    5. Historia profunda y misteriosa: Bloodborne cuenta con una narrativa rica y envolvente que se revela a través de pistas sutiles y encuentros con personajes misteriosos. A medida que profundices en la historia, descubrirás secretos oscuros y giros inesperados que te mantendrán intrigado hasta el final. Cada descubrimiento es gratificante y te mantendrá deseando saber más sobre el mundo de Yharnam.

    6. Comunidad activa: Bloodborne ha creado una comunidad apasionada de jugadores que comparten su amor por el juego. Desde foros en línea hasta eventos comunitarios, hay numerosas oportunidades para conectarte con otros jugadores, intercambiar estrategias y disfrutar de la experiencia Bloodborne juntos. Si te unes a la comunidad de Bloodborne, encontrarás un grupo de jugadores entusiastas y solidarios que están dispuestos a ayudarte en tu aventura.

    En resumen, Bloodborne es un juego impresionante y desafiante que te mantendrá pegado a la pantalla durante horas. Con su ambientación inmersiva, combates frenéticos, exploración gratificante y una historia profunda, es una experiencia que vale la pena vivir para cualquier amante de los juegos de acción y aventura. Al adquirir Bloodborne y una consola PlayStation, te sumergirás en un mundo fascinante y disfrutarás de uno de los juegos más memorables de la generación. ¡Prepárate para enfrentar tus miedos y descubrir los secretos de Yharnam!    … Expand
  33. MPK92
    Aug 31, 2023
    10
    One of my favorite games ever. Incredible overall presentation. Amazing, fun combat with very cool weapons. Engrossing story and atmosphere. Expertly designed areas. Great pacing. Incredible art direction. Chilling music. Great boss fights and enemy designs. The best DLC expansion of all time in The Old Hunters.
  34. oldboy
    Sep 7, 2019
    9
    It's breathtaking!!!!!! ¡!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! +!!!! +!!!!
  35. TheDahaka
    Mar 14, 2021
    10
    Best FROM software title and that’s saying something. Nothing I can add that hasn’t been said before other than make sure you get the dlc as well - well worth it for the whirlygig alone.

    If you’re a fan of the “souls” genre, this is worth buying a PS4/PS5 for. Here’s hoping for a remaster as It’s almost criminal this was never patched for PS Pro.
  36. drlowdon
    Aug 26, 2023
    9
    Bloodborne takes place in within a decrepit Gothic city called Yharnam as the player searches for a cure for a mysterious illness known as Paleblood.

    Every bit as intricately designed and intriguing as its spiritual successors, Bloodborne takes the template laid down by The Dark Souls games and ups the pace of combat to make for another superb From Software title. This is arguably the    Bloodborne takes place in within a decrepit Gothic city called Yharnam as the player searches for a cure for a mysterious illness known as Paleblood.

    Every bit as intricately designed and intriguing as its spiritual successors, Bloodborne takes the template laid down by The Dark Souls games and ups the pace of combat to make for another superb From Software title. This is arguably the first game really worth buying a PS4 just to play.    … Expand
  37. Bazza
    Oct 19, 2021
    10
    This game came out over 6 years ago, and I only started playing it last week. So far I've killed 4-5 bosses and am nowhere near finishing, but I can without a doubt say this is the most engaging, frustrating, brutal and soul destroying game I've ever played. You cannot just rush in and kill things unwittingly. It's a game where risk vs reward is off the charts, where you simply cannotThis game came out over 6 years ago, and I only started playing it last week. So far I've killed 4-5 bosses and am nowhere near finishing, but I can without a doubt say this is the most engaging, frustrating, brutal and soul destroying game I've ever played. You cannot just rush in and kill things unwittingly. It's a game where risk vs reward is off the charts, where you simply cannot afford to be complacent of cocky at any time, especially if there are hordes of enemies running at you, or during intense boss fights or you will be punished.

    When you die after a long run without reaching the insanely sparse 'save points', the game makes you want the earth to open up and swallow you. It's a painful experience but when you make it through, it's an overwhelming sense of catharsis and relief after a gut wrenching period.

    The atmosphere is also unbelievable, and it ties in beautifully with the unsettling gothic surroundings. You will jump out of your skin on several occasions when the game tricks you into thinking you're safe, but you seldom are.

    This game is free with PS Plus. I was in the middle of playing finishing my Mass Effect 3 playthrough when this interrupted it and the controller has been fused to my hand since. Get this game without hesitation.    … Expand
  38. doodlerman
    Dec 12, 2015
    10
    Consecutive playthroughs reveal this is a pretty short game, but damn is it good. It introduces solid innovations on classic Souls gameplay and, as expected, has a grand supply of lore that you can choose to uncover or ignore. It looks beautiful, plays smoothly, and the load times are thankfully patched to take less than an eternity. It's easily my favorite game of 2015. AnotherConsecutive playthroughs reveal this is a pretty short game, but damn is it good. It introduces solid innovations on classic Souls gameplay and, as expected, has a grand supply of lore that you can choose to uncover or ignore. It looks beautiful, plays smoothly, and the load times are thankfully patched to take less than an eternity. It's easily my favorite game of 2015. Another masterpiece from From Software and Miyazaki.… Expand
  39. Zen-Zinxe
    Mar 13, 2016
    9
    Bloodborne is a nightmare that never ends.

    It's very different from Dark Souls, the spiritual predecessor. In Dark Souls there's a large focus on loot and character builds. In Bloodborne your success depends not quite so much on your build, but more upon your skill. It plays like Dark Souls, basically the same formula, except it's almost more pure. What I mean by that is that the    Bloodborne is a nightmare that never ends.

    It's very different from Dark Souls, the spiritual predecessor. In Dark Souls there's a large focus on loot and character builds. In Bloodborne your success depends not quite so much on your build, but more upon your skill.

    It plays like Dark Souls, basically the same formula, except it's almost more pure. What I mean by that is that the game focuses on the basics of hack n slash combat and making that have more depth. While Dark Souls 2 in particular had a ton of content and weapons and spells, weapons follow an archetype moveset and there aren't that many truly 'unique' weapons. Bloodborne is the opposite. It is a fairly short game with some of the content that is easily overlooked if you are casually playing through. In Bloodborne there are no weapons that aren't unique. There are some that are similar, but every weapon you can use has its own unique moveset that has more complexity than Dark Souls ever had.

    Bloodborne has way less magic than Dark Souls and it does not work the same, the game wants you to make a build centered around a weapon and a firearm/secondary weapon. Magic is a supplementary after thought to make things more interesting, not the focus of a characters build. In a certain sense Bloodborne feels more limited in almost every way than it's predecessor at a glance, but there is a truly impressive depth to the weapons in the game which shifts the focus away from loot, and more on your skill with the weapons.

    While it is difficult at first, it becomes much less unforgiving when you begin to understand the nature of the game and how everything works.

    Bloodborne is a journey into madness, a dark beastly nightmare, a test of patience and skill.

    Behold, a Paleblood sky!

    Make Contact.    … Expand
  40. Parag0N
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    One of the all time best Sony exclusive games and hands down the best souls type game to date...this will still be played YEARS from now and worth every penny to own a PS4 just to play it.
  41. kraster
    Mar 19, 2016
    10
    The best game of this generation so far. One of the best games ever, imho.
    Incredible world building, atmosphere, monster/enemy variety and level design.
    The combat is the best in class by some margin, ultra responsive, tight and vicious. Some may miss the different builds available in the souls series but Bloodborne is more an action game than an RPG which encourages aggression. Great    The best game of this generation so far. One of the best games ever, imho.
    Incredible world building, atmosphere, monster/enemy variety and level design.
    The combat is the best in class by some margin, ultra responsive, tight and vicious.
    Some may miss the different builds available in the souls series but Bloodborne is more an action game than an RPG which encourages aggression.
    Great online components and replay value.
    If you have a PS4 and haven't played this you really really should.    … Expand
  42. Undertuto
    Nov 7, 2019
    9
    Excelente juego. Me ha gustado más que los Darksouls. Su ambientación y enemigos tétricos son geniales. Si tienes una PS4 tienes que jugarlo!
  43. kambion667
    Dec 16, 2015
    10
    Maybe my favorite game of all time. Too much to talk about, but I think it's a perfect balance of phenomenal rewarding game-play, beautifully dark and immersive world, and next level video game story telling. This game is a masterpiece, the first 3-4 hours take a bit of patience especially for players unfamiliar with souls. Piece of advice: read the item descriptions of every item inMaybe my favorite game of all time. Too much to talk about, but I think it's a perfect balance of phenomenal rewarding game-play, beautifully dark and immersive world, and next level video game story telling. This game is a masterpiece, the first 3-4 hours take a bit of patience especially for players unfamiliar with souls. Piece of advice: read the item descriptions of every item in the game, it contains a lot of the narrative and it's pretty great.… Expand
  44. keredd1010
    Feb 10, 2021
    9
    Bloodborne is not perfect but man, does it come close. The setting and atmosphere are indeed perfect along with everything that goes along to making that perfect such as the music. Combat is fast-paced and will test your reflexes. I really love the outfits for your character although they seem to be really limited in helping you out as armour. Barely any noticeable protection whichBloodborne is not perfect but man, does it come close. The setting and atmosphere are indeed perfect along with everything that goes along to making that perfect such as the music. Combat is fast-paced and will test your reflexes. I really love the outfits for your character although they seem to be really limited in helping you out as armour. Barely any noticeable protection which actually opens the door to just wearing whatever you think looks cool since the fire armour is barely going to help you much more against a fire using enemy (as an example), I do have a couple of nit picks such as you cannot reassign your RPG points, having to go to the Hunter's Dream to teleport anywhere instead of directly at the lamps like in DS III, and some of the Caryll Rune buffs are pathetic (2 or 3%, really?). But it is easy to overlook these shortcomings because the combat is fantastic and the bosses are so much fun. Runs like complete **** on PS4 as you will see frame drops especially on the boss fights but it mostly runs fine. Game is on the top of my list for should be ported to a PC ASAP. Game is awesome but not for **** GIT GUD BIOTCH.… Expand
  45. Markos-
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    It is as hard as it gets. It can be very frustrating at times. It does not help you in almost any way, you need to find your way and tricks on your own.
    And still, it is one of the most intense, captivating gaming experiences I had. Why? The atmosphere, beautiful darkness of nightmarish scenarios, silent but fulfilling environment, and the overall challenge that represented completing    It is as hard as it gets. It can be very frustrating at times. It does not help you in almost any way, you need to find your way and tricks on your own.
    And still, it is one of the most intense, captivating gaming experiences I had. Why? The atmosphere, beautiful darkness of nightmarish scenarios, silent but fulfilling environment, and the overall challenge that represented completing this master piece of a game.    … Expand
  46. Ghoster
    Mar 5, 2017
    10
    I don't like this kind of games and consider them boring and repetitive. Bloodborne is first game for this type of games which nailed me down to the chair and make me wait to play it again. Awesome level design, best creature design and hard bosses which make you try again and again! Hope there will be a sequel!
  47. Ivan665
    Mar 14, 2017
    9
    Playing the game since 12/2016. Almost 2 years after release. I was wary, because I played DS2 before it, on PC, and I was dissatisfied by it. But I took the risk and got bloodborne. And I dont regret it. DS2 graphics were more like late PS2, early PS3 graphics, but Bloodborne's graphics are pretty good, even today. I must say this, because while gfx are not the most important thing, theyPlaying the game since 12/2016. Almost 2 years after release. I was wary, because I played DS2 before it, on PC, and I was dissatisfied by it. But I took the risk and got bloodborne. And I dont regret it. DS2 graphics were more like late PS2, early PS3 graphics, but Bloodborne's graphics are pretty good, even today. I must say this, because while gfx are not the most important thing, they are still a major factor.
    I havent played DS1 because of its PS1 graphics and clumsy controls on PC, and im yet to buy DS3 GOTY edition, so, to be tuthful and objective, I can compare it only to DS2, which I dropped about halfway, because it was boring. Bloodborne is the better game, by far.
    Graphics are nice, its aging well.
    Sound effects are well made. OST isnt great, but its well above decent.
    Atmosphere is one of the best, if not the best, of any game that Ive played, ever, and I have played alot of games, Ive been playing games since 1998. The immersion that this game's setting gives you is an absolute killer. It takes you in its gothic embrace right from the start, and you dont want to be released from it. Its better than Soul Reaver's and Devil May Cry's ones, something I thought was impossible, at least not in the near future, when I played those games. While DS2 had this generic feeling, something lacklusterly bland like "Knights of the Temple" mixed with Dungeon Siege. So boring, so uninspiring.
    Gameplay, the most important part, is much more engaging than DS2's combat. While in DS2 combat feels alot like turn based JRPG borefest, Bloodborne combat requires split second decisions and input, every second. Which is something that I welcome in a 3rd person hack and slash RPG. Animations are immensively smoother over DS2.
    Item system is not great, and not a typical RPG "loot and equip better gear". Its "unlock gear and upgrade it alot". So the weapons diversity is not great. But its not bad either. The weapons are not many, but they are very unique, they have 2 modes, and on almost all weapons the tricked, 2nd form version, is alot different than its 1st. And you can equip 2 weapons on your character at a given time, so essentialy you are fighting with 4 weapons + 1 pistol. And you have a few tools with various effects, "spells", that consume bullets, not mana. This opens crazy combo possibilities. Which are very satisfying.
    Stats system is on the bad side. You cant see exactly how much damage your weapon will deal in both of its forms, the stat screen only gives you an average. Nor what type of physical damage, and the game has several types, blunt, thrust, serratet, holy, etc. When you equip armor, you cant see the % redutions to damage it gives you, only a floating number, that means nothing without a way to calculate it. There is only higher and lower number, but how much reduction it gives is unknown. Which is stupid. Same thing with character stats on level up.
    There is no map, even after you beat an area/boss and loot every corpse, stone and trunk in it. This takes a bit from the immersion. On one side its good, because the level feels alot like a maze during the first go. But after completion levels are familiar and super easy to navigate, so a world wide map after completion would definetly increase the immersion.
    Story is not great, theres no denial. You happen to be in a bad place at the wrong time. there are e few dialogues but lore is very scarce. Everything is so vague that you quickly stop caring for it, and just beat the monsters and enjoy the great environments, which is good but still... more lore would have been nice.
    Thre is grind in the game. Once you get the hang of the combat mechanics and pace, the non bosses and non mini bosses are just filler. They can still 3 hit you and kill you, but they dont. You can simply reach a boss and be unable to kill it no matter how good you are, if your level is too low for it. Well you can, as I have on a couple of occasions, with trial and error (and dieing) you learn the boss moveset by heart, its animations to the frame, which takes some time, so youre better off grinding a few levels, which is faster, coming back, surviving a few hits and beating the boss, which still offers a very good challenge. So there is grinding, naturally. Bosses are the best thing about this game, thats why theres so many of them. With few of them, the most gigantic ones, there are camera problems. You just cant see the whole boss while hacking at his limbs, and you dont know what its doing and when its swinging. Luckyly for me, my TV has zoom out option, but still the could have just fix the camera for these bosses.
    One more problem and the last issue that I noticed. half of the weapons are in the DLC, locked behind a paywall. No problem for me, I got the GOTY and didnt have my PS4 until recently, but still...
    Anyway the game is great 9/10 for sure. If they want my 10/10 for Bloodborne 2 they have to improve on the exsisting RPG systems of the game and add more lore.    … Expand
  48. dincturk
    Sep 11, 2019
    8
    The game is unique. It has it's own style. I respect that. But sometimes it feels a bit too slow. It feels a bit PS3 mechanics comparing Sekiro (Yes yes I know Sekiro is a newer game but still). Beside that it is quite difficult which is okay. Biggest boss is the camera. I hate it. Especially if you are fighting against giant bosses. Camera is terrible.
  49. Couf
    Jan 1, 2016
    9
    This game is hard and this makes it good. In order to control your character in game, you have to control yourself - you have to be coldblooded and patient.
    The all-time present danger of loosing everything is part of the dark atmosphere.
  50. hugotokok
    Jun 9, 2016
    10
    What a beautiful "monster" this is. Probably the best video game in recent years (one of the best ever). Bloodborne keeps and slightly evolves the excellent and proven game play concepts of "Souls games", while with its settings, visual concept and sophisticated, intriguing story finally nails it completely, making it the bets From Software offering to date. Again the real winner here isWhat a beautiful "monster" this is. Probably the best video game in recent years (one of the best ever). Bloodborne keeps and slightly evolves the excellent and proven game play concepts of "Souls games", while with its settings, visual concept and sophisticated, intriguing story finally nails it completely, making it the bets From Software offering to date. Again the real winner here is that lovecraftian-macabre-gothic-horror visual concept, that suits "souls-like game" the most, easily surpassing the dark-fantasy concept of "Dark/Demon Souls" series. Hopefully we'll live to see a second part!… Expand
  51. StriderKiwi
    Mar 13, 2022
    10
    The best PS4 exclusive and arguably one the best Souls games (I slightly prefer Dark Souls 1 but both are masterpieces). Bloodborne is brutal and will challenge players from start to finish but damn is it rewarding. Whether you coop or not, this game is a harrowing and brutal adventure with of the most memorable and frightening bosses I've ever slain. The combat is faster than the otherThe best PS4 exclusive and arguably one the best Souls games (I slightly prefer Dark Souls 1 but both are masterpieces). Bloodborne is brutal and will challenge players from start to finish but damn is it rewarding. Whether you coop or not, this game is a harrowing and brutal adventure with of the most memorable and frightening bosses I've ever slain. The combat is faster than the other Souls games before it and while I was worried the addition of guns would ruin the combat, they actually don't and I could see some people liking their inclusion, but you can't rely on them per se. Think of this like an unforgiving hack and slash with a very gothic tone. This is worth buying a PS4 to play it and I can't imagine it's expensive anymore.… Expand
  52. bestuardo
    Mar 2, 2016
    9
    Fantastic game! Pleasantly different (in a good way) for fans of the Souls games. Giving it a 9, rather than a 10, because of inconsistent frame-rate problems.
  53. alexaxa
    May 22, 2016
    9
    The second best souls game (dark souls being the best). The only downside i see with this one is that a lot of the levels are in the same city so they look alike a lot. In dark souls, there was more diversity in the environments.

    I really like the small changes they did with combat to make you more agressive.
  54. mrtrollface
    Jun 29, 2022
    10
    I bought a PS4 specifically to play this game, and it was worthy pretty much every penny. The Chalice Dungeons are repetitive and tedious, and the Micolash fight is terrible, but everything else greatly makes up for it.
  55. Archer_11
    Oct 24, 2022
    10
    My first 10/10 on this website. Superlatives do not do this game justice - imagine peeling an onion and inside the onion is a pretzel made of diamond that on closer examination is in fact a rubik's cube. And that there is no narrator or voiceover explaining everything, all you have to go by are brief interactions with NPCs that understand parts of the story.

    Couple that with thrilling    My first 10/10 on this website. Superlatives do not do this game justice - imagine peeling an onion and inside the onion is a pretzel made of diamond that on closer examination is in fact a rubik's cube. And that there is no narrator or voiceover explaining everything, all you have to go by are brief interactions with NPCs that understand parts of the story.

    Couple that with thrilling combat, pulse pounding suspense and some of the most atmospheric level design you have ever seen and you have what i describe as the perfect game.

    It is of course not literally perfect - there is some quality of life stuff here that is lacking - but as far as the game world is concerned, Fromsoft have outdone themselves. If you're reading this in 2022 or after, do not hesitate. Bloodborne is ageless.    … Expand
  56. glypheye
    May 18, 2016
    10
    I year late, and this casual gamer finally found his huevos and decided to launch headlong into the creative conception of FromSoftware's notoriously difficult handiwork. I then spent the next several hours riding the line suspended between frustration and fascination. The only thing that kept me from tossing in the towel was reports of finding that threshold across which the scales tipI year late, and this casual gamer finally found his huevos and decided to launch headlong into the creative conception of FromSoftware's notoriously difficult handiwork. I then spent the next several hours riding the line suspended between frustration and fascination. The only thing that kept me from tossing in the towel was reports of finding that threshold across which the scales tip and progress through this marvelously crafted gothic world gains momentum. I found it...and crossed it...and am glad I pushed my poor little ADD-impaired attention span long enough to discover the "why" of how beloved this game is to those already familiar with the magic of the Dark Souls series. I embraced the repetitive deaths.....the absurd distances between "check points"....the dismay of having one's carefully horded stash of blood echoes vanish time and again. The whole brutal process seems "bone building" in a way that's a new experience for this casual gamer. For those cut from similar cloth who've been flirting with thoughts of picking this one up, I say do it and give it time. When the scales do tip, it's glorious :)… Expand
  57. Juras
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    It's one of best games i ever played, not perfect 100/100 of course, but why i have to care? Art style is my top, my favourite dark/gothic/victorian etc mix. Awesome music and atmosphere. Very demanding but rewarding gameplay. From technical site it's not Decima engine level, but amount of details mixed with design creates beautiful setting.
    It's one of those games i will remember forever.
  58. houyi111
    Jun 28, 2016
    9
    A must-buy for a souls series fan! The combat is fast-paced and imo better than dark souls series. The setting, the lore, the enemies design are all top-notch. There are far less weapons and builds in the game than dark souls but I feel each weapon has unique move-sets and fun to use. I beat the game over 10 times with different builds and still play it here and there. I do feel the mainA must-buy for a souls series fan! The combat is fast-paced and imo better than dark souls series. The setting, the lore, the enemies design are all top-notch. There are far less weapons and builds in the game than dark souls but I feel each weapon has unique move-sets and fun to use. I beat the game over 10 times with different builds and still play it here and there. I do feel the main game could be longer and the pvp could be done better, but the changes in the combat are so good to overcome the game's shortages. on the other side, this game has my most hated boss in all the souls game, fxxk u Micolash with your spamming magic and everything involved in this boss design. Still love this game!!!!… Expand
  59. PaulSeralt
    Jan 13, 2019
    10
    This is one of the best PS4 games out there. A must have.
    If you loved Dark Souls games, you'll love this one too. If you never played a Dark Souls before, this game is a great fast action horror rpg with focus on melee.
    PRO - the lore, is very good and interesting ; - the setting is fantastic; - the gameplay is fast and fun, hard but not frustrating; - some of the best boss fights    This is one of the best PS4 games out there. A must have.
    If you loved Dark Souls games, you'll love this one too. If you never played a Dark Souls before, this game is a great fast action horror rpg with focus on melee.

    PRO
    - the lore, is very good and interesting ;
    - the setting is fantastic;
    - the gameplay is fast and fun, hard but not frustrating;
    - some of the best boss fights out there;
    - the game is pretty long (depends on how much you explore and how good you are, i would say at least 35 - 40 hours without the dlc) and have replayability;
    - hard but fair;
    - the trick weapons are a lot of fun!

    CONS
    - few suitable builds, especially in the first run: going tanky or magician or longranged is not impossible, but harder than other Souls games and with not a lot of options;
    - the pvp is a little lacking and coventants not fleshed out;    … Expand
  60. Josh27
    Apr 13, 2016
    10
    Another solid game made by From Software, much faster paced than the Dark Souls games that came before. There is no defending, just dodging, which makes for so very high risk-high reward gameplay. The world is dark and very well designed.
  61. Zidane_Mina
    Mar 22, 2016
    10
    Do not approach this game in a casual fashion. You are going to die, a lot.

    But with each failure, comes the experience: eventually you shall slaugther whichever prey you rise your blade against. Bloodborne is branded with the now worldwide famous "Souls Hard" kind of gameplay, but this time the combat is fast paced and the game pushes the player to be agresive instead of hiding behind    Do not approach this game in a casual fashion. You are going to die, a lot.

    But with each failure, comes the experience: eventually you shall slaugther whichever prey you rise your blade against. Bloodborne is branded with the now worldwide famous "Souls Hard" kind of gameplay, but this time the combat is fast paced and the game pushes the player to be agresive instead of hiding behind a shield. Make no fear, for the inclussion of fire arms did not turn the game into a 3rd person shooter, as some feared, for the uses of fire arms are well accounted and cannot be spammed, and given their damage output they're more fit for counteratacks than direct weapons.

    Level design is exquisite, and so the bosses and characters. Adrenaline will rise during the 50-60 hours gameplay, and the Soundtrack during boss fights will add to the pressure and epicness. Visually, the game looks stunning, with an artstyle that remembers victorian era London, medieval architecture, Lovecraftian mythos and horror themed enviroments. Bloodborne is an unique experience, and a complete one at it, with huge amount of content and secrets to keep you hooked even after the credits roll. And now, there's a DLC out there, wich further expands an already deep game. Give Bloodborne a try, and please do not dispair, for not many people think it's a walk in the park. It takes time, and patience, but with each passing hour, you truly become a better player at it.    … Expand
  62. napom67
    Apr 13, 2018
    10
    This is a ps4 system seller, no doubt. Excellence game play, visuals, atmosphere, music, and lore. One of the only games/series that doesn't treat the players like they are brain dead.

    However this game is not for everyone, it is difficult, but I do believe that everyone is more than capable of beating it, and gawd if it isn't fun to do so. The dlc is also fantastic, (Better than the    This is a ps4 system seller, no doubt. Excellence game play, visuals, atmosphere, music, and lore. One of the only games/series that doesn't treat the players like they are brain dead.

    However this game is not for everyone, it is difficult, but I do believe that everyone is more than capable of beating it, and gawd if it isn't fun to do so.

    The dlc is also fantastic, (Better than the main game in my opinion)    … Expand
  63. Alberto_Poloni
    Feb 17, 2017
    10
    Gorgeous game! Beautiful art design. One of the best PS4 exclusives. A very tough game when not acquainted to Dark Souls Saga. I hope From Software make a sequel of this great game.
  64. Sunykamey
    Mar 9, 2022
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I love Bloodborne but hate it at the same time. No soulsborne game gives me such a dense atmosphere but is bogged down by bad obstacle placement. What? You heard me right, I can't recall how many times I got killed because I couldn't dash away due to obstacles (statues, trees, tombstones etc.) being behind me/in my way. How could such an elaborate defense mechanism be tarnished so badly and get by without anyone noticing while playing. Furthermore, there is no omnidirectional evade so you are limited to 90 degrees which often leads to damage taken although your evade was perfect. Combine this with bad input of this game, most notably visceral attacks not counting but simply attacking, which is honestly horrible and you get a recipe for unfair/bad game design. Deaths by this game are most of the time not difficulty related but bad luck and lacking mechanics of the game. And that's from someone with easily over 600h. It's just outdated. The game would otherwise be fantastic.… Expand
  65. Dudraug
    Apr 2, 2019
    10
    It is best "continuation" of "souls" series. Fast gameplay, epic bossses, interesting lore, beautiful art design. Git gud!
  66. bancinolate
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    This game so phenomenal especially for me. Thriller mix with horror inspired from Lovecraft books.

    I've been playing every souls game from dark soul 1 - 3. But this gem is on another level. While typical souls game required you to defend and endure, Bloodborne simple want to make your every move really matter. Wrong move might be deliver to your death. The atmosphere that make your    This game so phenomenal especially for me. Thriller mix with horror inspired from Lovecraft books.

    I've been playing every souls game from dark soul 1 - 3. But this gem is on another level.

    While typical souls game required you to defend and endure, Bloodborne simple want to make your every move really matter. Wrong move might be deliver to your death. The atmosphere that make your presence in Yharnam like disturbing its peace and the enemy that lurking in every corner of this cursed city. Music and color pallete is quite disturbing, especially in some area.
    You need to died many times in this masterpiece. Yet your death will play essential lesson in your process to become The Hunter.    … Expand
  67. zmmby
    Nov 11, 2015
    8
    It's a fun game. It aint Dark Souls and you can tell by that.

    Gameplay was really good and my god, the art design of this game is just terrific. One of the best i've ever seen. However, i felt that spending so much Blood Vials on the boss fights, made me take the easy way. I dont have time to farm 10-20 vials everytime i try a new boss. That made me call for help on every boss since    It's a fun game. It aint Dark Souls and you can tell by that.

    Gameplay was really good and my god, the art design of this game is just terrific. One of the best i've ever seen.

    However, i felt that spending so much Blood Vials on the boss fights, made me take the easy way. I dont have time to farm 10-20 vials everytime i try a new boss. That made me call for help on every boss since i didnt have time to try it on my own. I would prefer something like the Estus flask in DS. That was a huge letdown for me since i prefer a challenge.

    The story was kinda "meh." I explored everything about it and still thought it was abit confusing and lazy.
    Music is good and enemy design is awesome really.

    I think it's fun that they tried something new and i applaud it.
    Since you dont have much variety on the leveling classes and weapons. I didnt feel any urge to replay the game after i completed it. PVP is abit boring too since everybody just goes the glass-cannon build.

    In Dark Souls, i could go for 2h on the first run and mage on the 2nd run which was fun, but after i was done with this - It went on my bookshelf. Maybe ill play it again in 1 year or something.

    Overall, it's a good game and even if you only complete it once, it's worth it.    … Expand
  68. seventh_seal
    Apr 29, 2016
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Bloodborne is unforgiving ... Although I do enjoy reaping success after a prolonged effort as much as the next person, I'd say I'm more of an instant-gratification-seeking player. Because I do it for fun, right. From that would follow that this game is simply not for me. And yet, here I am, with my PS4 theme change to City of Yharnam, searching the web for explanation of what the hell I was supposed to do with the umbilical chords and how come I've become the next Gehrman. And what's "paleblood," anyway? I've finished the first playthrough of Bloodborne and my verdict is the same as many other players: this game is actually really good. The atmosphere is one of a kind, the combat is challenging, but learnable (Ludwig's blade all the way, am I wrong) and the story is the vaguest of vague, but the glimpses I got are very intriguing and keep you pushing through against the odds of seemingly unbeatable bosses (the shadows of Yharnam really made me want to give up - and suddenly they were gone and it didn't seem all that difficult). The game has some wonderful moments that will make me remember it (besides the trademark ominous sound of a serrated blade being dragged across pavement) - such as the giant ball of fire getting me all those echoes for free, Oh Amygdala Amygdala and the eerie carriage that takes you to Cainhurst Castle.… Expand
  69. chr1so
    Mar 28, 2016
    10
    As everyone knows, it's very similar to souls games, except this time around the fighting is a lot more offence orientated, due to there being basically no shields. It helps keep the formula fresh. But yes if you like souls games, you'll like this, and vice versa. The fighting is great and likewise the bosses
  70. mattlarkin
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    Take the FromSoft’s Souls formula for gameplay.

    Make it faster. Throw in a gothic setting complete with werewolves. Add some Lovecraftian horror. What do you get? Bloodborne. You get Bloodborne. I can probably stop the review right now. Because if that combination doesn’t sound appealing, we can’t be friends anymore. Okay? Okay. Like any Souls-Like game, Bloodborne    Take the FromSoft’s Souls formula for gameplay.

    Make it faster. Throw in a gothic setting complete with werewolves. Add some Lovecraftian horror.

    What do you get?

    Bloodborne. You get Bloodborne.

    I can probably stop the review right now.

    Because if that combination doesn’t sound appealing, we can’t be friends anymore.

    Okay? Okay.

    Like any Souls-Like game, Bloodborne takes a brutally challenging (but almost always fair) action RPG mold that rewards learning the game’s patterns and player skill as much as grinding, while at the same time allowing multiple levels of character progression.

    In typical FromSoft style, the story is largely hidden. If you don’t read the item descriptions, and go digging, you’ll probably have only the basic idea of what’s going on.

    Short version—the Healing Church used the forbidden Old Blood to enhance life/cure diseases for the population of Yharnam (said gothic city). This has the unintended consequences of creating a blood plague that periodically transforms people into werewolves (called beasts).

    This prompts a hunt.

    The player character comes to Yharnam seeking a cure for some disease and gets roped into becoming a hunter of the beasts. Which also involves getting stuck in a recurring dream he or she visits periodically and if slain.

    If you’ve played Dark Souls, the feel is similar, but, like I said, faster. The focus shifts from defensive play to offensive play, largely aided by the ability to recover lost health but hitting back if you do it fast enough (and don’t get hit again).

    The speed almost made it feel a bit more like Nioh than Dark Souls.

    And like all of the above, yeah, it’s hard. It’s supposed to be, to make the reward all the sweeter when you finally achieve victory.

    Souls-likes have become my favorite kind of game in recent years, and I highly recommend you check this one out.    … Expand
  71. PaleNielsen
    Mar 25, 2022
    9
    One of the best soulsborne games exclusive for the PS4 I've played. Using the gun is something new to the FromSoftware formula and it really fun to use. All weapons are awesome. The bosses are also good. This is probably one of the hardest soulsborne game out their I still remember the 1 boss I died hundred of times and still remember it's name and the really satisfying feeling killing itOne of the best soulsborne games exclusive for the PS4 I've played. Using the gun is something new to the FromSoftware formula and it really fun to use. All weapons are awesome. The bosses are also good. This is probably one of the hardest soulsborne game out their I still remember the 1 boss I died hundred of times and still remember it's name and the really satisfying feeling killing it the moment I mastered how to parry the **** out of it.… Expand
  72. MerodeTalks
    Aug 10, 2016
    8
    Bloodborne is a very solid game. It's one of the few games I felt empty a few days after finishing it (I missed killing bosses).

    Bloodborne is a game that concentrates on gameplay aspects and if you're not careful you might not notice story at all. It reminds me of old-school games that used to be very difficult and haven't had 'objectives', 'markers' and all other stuff pointing you in    Bloodborne is a very solid game. It's one of the few games I felt empty a few days after finishing it (I missed killing bosses).

    Bloodborne is a game that concentrates on gameplay aspects and if you're not careful you might not notice story at all. It reminds me of old-school games that used to be very difficult and haven't had 'objectives', 'markers' and all other stuff pointing you in the right direction. There are vast sections you can ommit if you're not careful. At least half of bosses are optional.

    Graphics and audio are very good and style is very memorable. Framerate wasn't the issue and was smooth. Keep in mind I played the game with the latest patches.

    This game gives you clear objective - go and kill bosses. Most of them are difficult and I was shouting and swearing a lot. This might have shortened my life a few months but it feels so great once you kill a boss you've been trying to kill so many times. By the way, some mobs (other hunters) are more difficult than 90% of bosses. Some areas in general are more difficult than most bosses.

    If you don't have patience or you don't have means to let the pressure off when losing, please don't bother. You'll save yourself much stress.    … Expand
  73. Trevor18
    Nov 13, 2020
    10
    this is pure masterpiece i hope they makee second one. i love miyazaki and from.
  74. bigshaun
    Mar 11, 2016
    10
    What more can I say about a game that has reached the pinnacle of perfection in many eyes. Even after finishing the game three times across multiple builds, I consider this the best video game that I have played in my 25+ years of gaming. Bloodborne is a masterpiece. It's beautiful and grotesque at the same time. It's extremely challenging but fair. Combat is intense and rewarding. THEWhat more can I say about a game that has reached the pinnacle of perfection in many eyes. Even after finishing the game three times across multiple builds, I consider this the best video game that I have played in my 25+ years of gaming. Bloodborne is a masterpiece. It's beautiful and grotesque at the same time. It's extremely challenging but fair. Combat is intense and rewarding. THE MUSIC is by far one of the best soundtracks that I've ever heard in a video game. Bloodborne has renewed my passion in video games and has made me a fan of other Action/RPG titles in the same breath. It's definitely a classic title that only comes every few years.… Expand
  75. mrwarcriminal
    Apr 21, 2016
    10
    WOW WHAT AN AMAZING GAME!!! Everything about this game is addictive, fun, exciting and frustrating. OH MY GOD it will undoubtedly piss you off several times however when you finally get past "that point" its sheer exhilaration. Ill start by saying I have NEVER played a Souls game and really dont like or give them much of a chance or even an opportunity. Dont remember if I've watched aWOW WHAT AN AMAZING GAME!!! Everything about this game is addictive, fun, exciting and frustrating. OH MY GOD it will undoubtedly piss you off several times however when you finally get past "that point" its sheer exhilaration. Ill start by saying I have NEVER played a Souls game and really dont like or give them much of a chance or even an opportunity. Dont remember if I've watched a Souls advertisement. There was something about the Bloodborne atmosphere/look that made me pay attention. I bought the game in Feb 2016 & started playing shortly after. The first two hours was very confusing. The first several hours was soul crushing (my soul). Regardless, it was fun and I had bought The Old Hunters DLC with a discount code so i wasnt going to throw money away by giving up. And that was key...NOT GIVIN' UP. If you're interested in the game you'll gonna have to do some work to "get it". Ive been playing games since the late 70's and I can play whatever's put in the system. So my pride was hurt after repeated "YOU DIED" splashed on the screen over & over & over & over & over etc. etc. etc. The game is worth learning how to play. Its not gonna take the typical 20 to 60 minutes to figure out. After i had passed the first three bosses i began to get better and in-grove with the play-style. This point was roughly 10 hours into the game; i know it seems like a long time but that time frame isnt unreasonable. The game gives you no real direction or instruction. So as you discover (sometimes by accident which is perfectly fine), realize or look-up (dont do unless you're stuck for at least an hour otherwise you're cheating yourself) where to go, how to use an item whom to speak with or tactics in boss fights; these things are a natural gaming high you seldom find in any other game. Bloodborne is a gorgeous, dangerous, frustrating, rewarding, large, high replay-value game that will quickly let you know if you're not paying attention. Not for a light hearted play secession.… Expand
  76. bulletchan
    Apr 11, 2016
    8
    This is the best game you will get on any next game console and i can see it being my game of the year. If you have a PS4 there is no reason what so ever not to run and get this game ASAP. Fantastic game. A true gem!!!
  77. Mahdiar
    Jan 29, 2016
    9
    Gameplay : 9
    Graphics : 9
    Story : 9
    Sound : 10
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    Overall : 9
  78. ATTin
    Dec 24, 2020
    10
    Lore: 10; Gameplay: 10; Graphics: 9. At first i thought that i won't be able to enjoy this game because it's too hard, but when i got my hands on it, i really couldn't put down my controller. The combat is fantastic, it's challenging and fun at the same time. It's the most difficult game i've ever played, at some point i thought i gave up but the combat is so good that i can't stop playingLore: 10; Gameplay: 10; Graphics: 9. At first i thought that i won't be able to enjoy this game because it's too hard, but when i got my hands on it, i really couldn't put down my controller. The combat is fantastic, it's challenging and fun at the same time. It's the most difficult game i've ever played, at some point i thought i gave up but the combat is so good that i can't stop playing it. The boss battles is intense and frustrating at some points, but they're the best fights i've ever have in any game. And the story, the lore are also suprised me, i thought i wouldn't be able to comprehend the story since it isn't told directly to you, but the more i play, the more i want to understand about the lore and when i understand it, i thought it's very amazing, one of the best story that i've ever know. The last great thing about it is the atmosphere of Yharnam, they are beautiful and scary, in fact one of the most terrifying game i've experienced, and that wil stick in my mind for years to come… Expand
  79. aircube
    Nov 14, 2021
    9
    advantages:
    -lore
    -dark setting
    -fandom
    -classic souls "die and retry" mechanic

    disvantages:
    -non stable fps: fps downs in some locations
    -pure mutliplayer
    -there is no magic build
  80. MorganDavies
    Feb 28, 2017
    10
    I've seen a lot of reviews on here that are slating the game because of its difficulty. I honestly can't see why. I've never played any games in the Souls series and I have never played any action-RPGs either so I bought this on a whim while it was on sale. I had been made aware that it was difficult so I gave it the benefit of the doubt. A few hours later with no progression and I thoughtI've seen a lot of reviews on here that are slating the game because of its difficulty. I honestly can't see why. I've never played any games in the Souls series and I have never played any action-RPGs either so I bought this on a whim while it was on sale. I had been made aware that it was difficult so I gave it the benefit of the doubt. A few hours later with no progression and I thought that maybe it just wasn't for me so I left it for almost a month. Then after that time period I decided to give it another chance, and I'm so glad I did. I blasted through the game in a week and have a hard time not thinking about it. The art style is absolutely gorgeous; the character design is grotesque but beautiful and very innovative. Of course, there are some basic enemy archetypes (trolls, men with swords, etc.) but they are fuelled with the unforgiving difficulty. It's definitely a hard game, no argument there, but it's not difficult to the point where it's purely impossible. You will definitely see the "You Died" screen a lot but every time you see it, you'll be filled with just a little more knowledge and you will learn from your mistakes, and there are no drugs in the world that match the satisfaction from seeing the "prey slaughtered" screen after slaying a boss you've spent hours on. Also, the world design is so atmospheric; it's eerie and suspenseful and it will have you sweating bullets. For the most part, it takes away all of the typical jumpscares and replaces it with gross enemies that are hidden in plain sight, but it can't help but to throw a random enemy at you in the darkness.

    Overall, this game isn't for those who just want something that you can pick up whenever; it requires attention and know-how. It's challenging but not inaccessible; there is a steep learning curve but it's a game that's based around trial and error. It's definitely not everyone's' cup of tea but as someone who has never liked games in this genre, I was surprisingly captivated by it.    … Expand
  81. Armygamer91
    Nov 13, 2015
    9
    What a wonderful game. Know going in, this is not a Souls game but definitely a cousin. The increased speed of the combat is a great difference to anyone that played Dark/Demon Souls games. No shield, instead the inclusion of firearms but the "parry/kill" is still present in its own way. A world that is a joy to explore and exploration like the Souls games is a must as in the usual caseWhat a wonderful game. Know going in, this is not a Souls game but definitely a cousin. The increased speed of the combat is a great difference to anyone that played Dark/Demon Souls games. No shield, instead the inclusion of firearms but the "parry/kill" is still present in its own way. A world that is a joy to explore and exploration like the Souls games is a must as in the usual case very little info is given to the gamer. This is not as much a stat fest RPG and feels more Hack N Slash with enough RPG elements. The best game on the PS4 no doubt!… Expand
  82. dugazoid
    May 21, 2016
    9
    Probably the best PS4 game until the date.

    Much more direct and short than his Souls brothers, but without losing the essence: magnificent graphics, epic bosses, breathtaking lore...

    A masterpiece with all the letters.
  83. GustavoShow
    Aug 10, 2020
    10
    Um dos melhores jogos de todos os tempos, obrigatório para qualquer fã do gênero, lore maravilhosa, ambientação excelente, trilha sonora espetacular, mesmo chefes opcionais tem músicas maravilhosas. A dificuldade é alta e desafia o jogador o tempo todo. O ponto negativo é o modo online, muita dificuldade para encontrar jogadores em coop.
  84. AllThingTrivial
    Dec 20, 2015
    9
    Retrospectively replaying the game, its definitely better than I originally gave credit for. It demands your attention long after you think you have finished with it and despite the annoyances it really is a game for the ages. It is a souls game in heart and mind but cuts out the annoying BS that made souls (particularly demons souls) so damn inaccessible
  85. DragonBorn-
    Oct 25, 2016
    9
    This is surely one of the best games ever made. It's horrible, brutal, unforgiving and IT HATES YOU. Bloodborne is not for the faint hearted. Its overall difficulty is that bad its nearing on the ridiculous. It took me 10 tries just to beat the first boss and looking back after completing it, it was the easiest boss of the game!

    My advice to anyone playing it is don't give up! The game    This is surely one of the best games ever made. It's horrible, brutal, unforgiving and IT HATES YOU. Bloodborne is not for the faint hearted. Its overall difficulty is that bad its nearing on the ridiculous. It took me 10 tries just to beat the first boss and looking back after completing it, it was the easiest boss of the game!

    My advice to anyone playing it is don't give up! The game is so rewarding the further down the line you get and once you finish it, you feel like you've accomplished something which is just stupid because its only a video game!

    Bloodborne like all From Software games rewards patience. You need to study your enemies movements and attack patterns. Knowing when to strike and when to parry. You COULD just go all out attack.........but you won't last 5 seconds. You will soon realise this game hates you and does everything in its power to kill you!

    Play it properly and it is one of the finest gaming experiences you can get. The sole reason this game doesn't get a 10 is because the graphics are the only point in my opinion where i feel the game can improve. But its that good i don't care.

    9/10. Where's Bloodborne 2 please???    … Expand
  86. lolplayer117
    Jan 24, 2018
    10
    Dark Souls + Lovecraft + Werewolves = 10/10

    Two complaints: 1) Having to return to the Hunter's Dream each time before traveling to other lanterns. DkS 2/3 system would have been preferable, though there might be a lore reason for Myazaki to do it this way. 2) Voice acting is pretty hammy but if you've played any dark souls games you'll be used to it. Even with those two complaints    Dark Souls + Lovecraft + Werewolves = 10/10

    Two complaints:
    1) Having to return to the Hunter's Dream each time before traveling to other lanterns. DkS 2/3 system would have been preferable, though there might be a lore reason for Myazaki to do it this way.
    2) Voice acting is pretty hammy but if you've played any dark souls games you'll be used to it.

    Even with those two complaints it's still the best game of this generation. It's also not as hard as a lot of people say it is. If you've been playing games since you were a kid you probably have it in you to figure out Bloodborne or the other souls games.    … Expand
  87. Chowda
    Apr 13, 2016
    10
    The more insight I gain the more I understood the world.

    Then it dawned on me.....I was wasn't learning.....I was going insane!!!

    Oh great pale moon let the cosmos give birth to a new kin of %2 ^# s for @0..................................................
  88. Eulo
    Aug 21, 2016
    8
    It's a good game, made buy an infuriatingly bad developer. I'd say From should just stick to story-lines but they also suck at that as well. From Software, it seems, is good at art and level design. As far as balancing their games, they just utterly suck dick for coke.
  89. majorsphinct
    Aug 9, 2017
    10
    IMHO, there are really only 2 kinds of video games on the market today. There are Souls games and there are all other games. This is a Souls game! I don't know how Miyazaki and From Software keep doing it. Something was definitely missing in Dark Souls II (which is still one of the most amazing games ever made), and I think it was Miyazaki. Wow is all I can say. I don't want thisIMHO, there are really only 2 kinds of video games on the market today. There are Souls games and there are all other games. This is a Souls game! I don't know how Miyazaki and From Software keep doing it. Something was definitely missing in Dark Souls II (which is still one of the most amazing games ever made), and I think it was Miyazaki. Wow is all I can say. I don't want this game to end. I hope all those involved just keep doing what they are doing. I never thought I could play a game with the same amazing vibe as Demon's Souls, but I have and it's called Bloodborne. Different setting as the other Souls, but same vibe, and in some ways, superior! Weee!… Expand
  90. kingofkoopas
    Dec 3, 2016
    10
    The best game on Playstation 4, the best game in this console generation. The best game to come out of Japan since Dark Souls. Get this game and give it some time, because it will be crushing at first. It really will kick your ass all over the place. But if you can get past the first twenty hours, the next 300 will blow you mind away.
  91. fijiboy
    Jan 28, 2016
    10
    bloodborne is so good. If you are new to the souls series, this is the place to start. I tried playing darksouls about 2 years ago and quit early on. I am now currently playing dark souls and am almost at the end because after beating bloodborne I now how the confidence to beat dark souls. bloodborne isn't necessarily easier in all aspects, its just more accessible and more straightforwardbloodborne is so good. If you are new to the souls series, this is the place to start. I tried playing darksouls about 2 years ago and quit early on. I am now currently playing dark souls and am almost at the end because after beating bloodborne I now how the confidence to beat dark souls. bloodborne isn't necessarily easier in all aspects, its just more accessible and more straightforward than darksouls, most of the things that frustrated me about dark souls were how getting from one place to another could be absolutely tedious cryptic. bloodborne on the other hand is much easier to traverse but still offers a challenge that feals a lot more fair. the combat is much different and is extremely well fleshed out but wether its better or not depends on your preference for either calculated or aggressive gameplay because the combat is much faster and aggressive in bloodborne. the art design is breathtaking in this game and looks a lot different than any of the other souls games and I think is a lot more creative not to say dark souls isn't a good looking game. I could talk along time about the great things about this game but to some it up, I couldn't find a flaw in this game besides wether or not the learning curb is worth struggling through for you personally to get into it.… Expand
  92. GamergodsFail
    Sep 26, 2015
    9
    Bloodborne is possibly From Software's finest work yet. The combat is as solid as ever, and the atmosphere fits everything together perfectly. It could have been a little longer (story path is surprisingly short), it could have applied a bit more customization (such as upgrading armor) and the chalice dungeons, although 100% optional, do get repetitive fast. Overall definitely one of theBloodborne is possibly From Software's finest work yet. The combat is as solid as ever, and the atmosphere fits everything together perfectly. It could have been a little longer (story path is surprisingly short), it could have applied a bit more customization (such as upgrading armor) and the chalice dungeons, although 100% optional, do get repetitive fast. Overall definitely one of the best games of 2015.… Expand
  93. Hack
    Apr 11, 2016
    8
    Bloodborne is a self harm simulator from the sadistic bastards that created Dark Souls and Demon Souls, it's unlike any game I've ever played before and it's by far the hardest. It was so hard at points I honestly didn't think I'd finish it, and I nearly gave up entirely on more than one occasion but I'm so glad I didn't.

    There's a decent difficulty curve throughout the game although a    Bloodborne is a self harm simulator from the sadistic bastards that created Dark Souls and Demon Souls, it's unlike any game I've ever played before and it's by far the hardest. It was so hard at points I honestly didn't think I'd finish it, and I nearly gave up entirely on more than one occasion but I'm so glad I didn't.

    There's a decent difficulty curve throughout the game although a couple of the bosses were noticeably harder than the rest. You do have the option to farm and "out level" bosses though so if you do find yourself stuck and at the point of wanting to quit you can farm for an hour or two and make the fight a little easier.

    The game does fall short technically though, with the worst frame pacing I've experienced so far which makes the game feel choppy throughout, you can watch Digital Foundry explain this issue on YouTube. The game will also freeze at times when the frame rate tanks, this is less common but happens enough that I feel I should mention it. By the end of the game I didn't feel the choppiness as much although it was still there, I had just gotten somewhat used to it. On the positive side the graphics are nice and the art style is brilliant, and there's a huge array of mob types which all look fantastic. The audio does a great job of making the game very creepy and atmospheric as well.

    Should you play this game? Yes, if you have patience and don't mind dying over and over. It's definitely not for everyone and I think you have to hate yourself a little to finish it but it's an enjoyable journey if you make it to the end    … Expand
  94. DayFul
    Feb 17, 2016
    9
    Bloodbourne is a fantastic experience but this isn't one that comes easy, You need to persevere and work your way in to the game but when you get it the rewards are much higher than some of the easier games out there. Boss battles feel epic and downing them fells like a real accomplishment, Bloodbourne is also one of the best looking games on the PS4 and comes with a unique art styleBloodbourne is a fantastic experience but this isn't one that comes easy, You need to persevere and work your way in to the game but when you get it the rewards are much higher than some of the easier games out there. Boss battles feel epic and downing them fells like a real accomplishment, Bloodbourne is also one of the best looking games on the PS4 and comes with a unique art style dripping with atmosphere highly recommended.… Expand
  95. hockeyplayer
    Nov 26, 2018
    10
    Another masterpiece from Hidetaka Miyazaki!

    Right up there with Demons Souls and Dark Souls!!
  96. 670Gamer
    Oct 5, 2017
    8
    October 2017

    Okay, unfortunately, after a year and nine months after first playing the game and not ever wanting to touch it again because it was so damn hard, I decided to give it another try. For some reason, a week ago, I felt that I should give Bloodborne another try and the challenge might slowly appeal to me and I can also use it to kill time. WOAH was I right, I don't know why I    October 2017

    Okay, unfortunately, after a year and nine months after first playing the game and not ever wanting to touch it again because it was so damn hard, I decided to give it another try. For some reason, a week ago, I felt that I should give Bloodborne another try and the challenge might slowly appeal to me and I can also use it to kill time. WOAH was I right, I don't know why I didn't give it another shot a year ago but now I am loving it and now understand why it is up there with the The Witcher, which is still my favorite RPG for the PS4. My initial rating was a 4, but I'm bumping that up to an 8. Why not 9 and 10? Well, I just find it annoying to continuously kill the same enemies over and over. I mean the game is hard enough and I am also learning that the "map" is huge (good thing).
    January 15, 2016.
    What I'm I missing here? I know people are saying you have to be patient and learn from your enemies, environment blah blah, but isn't that time consuming/boring? I mean killing those freaks is so tempting and I do want to use my badass weapons right? I really want to like this game because it was a Christmas gift, but during the 1st 2 hours of playing and having to kill the same bad guys over again after dying or progress to a certain part then die then have to replay the whole thing again from the same checkpoint which i passed 30 minutes ago.....that was very frustrating for me and had to change up and continue playing MG:PP, which of course calmed my nerves and made me feel happy again. Gosh, how about if I had to go somewhere right away and had to end my game? Let me guess, "too bad start at the same checkpoint". Anyone who rated this game 7 or higher felt this?? Great advice to help me continue the game is much appreciated. Thank you!    … Expand
  97. Callmebobby
    Dec 10, 2015
    10
    This is by far one of the best games I've ever played. You can tell a lot of time went in to designing the the atmosphere, levels and characters. The enemies are like something out of your worst nightmare and it's fantastic. Great gameplay and once you get used to the difficulty, it becomes a well welcomed challenge. Don't take the 0 reviews seriously. They're obviously by people who likeThis is by far one of the best games I've ever played. You can tell a lot of time went in to designing the the atmosphere, levels and characters. The enemies are like something out of your worst nightmare and it's fantastic. Great gameplay and once you get used to the difficulty, it becomes a well welcomed challenge. Don't take the 0 reviews seriously. They're obviously by people who like their hand held through a linear video game. If you like a challenge and enjoy truly great games, do yourself the favor and pick this up.This is by far one of the best games I've ever played. You can tell a lot of time went in to designing the the atmosphere, levels and characters. The enemies are like something out of your worst nightmare and it's fantastic. Great gameplay and once you get used to the difficulty, it becomes a well welcomed challenge. Don't take the 0 reviews seriously. They're obviously by people who like their hand held through a linear video game. If you like a challenge and enjoy truly great games, do yourself the favor and pick this up.… Expand
  98. Mamal
    Apr 8, 2016
    9
    Pros:

    +The game world and the lore +Level design +Variety in weapons and armor +Exploration feels rewarding +Enemy variety +Epic boss fights +Superb presentation +Soundtrack +Chalice dungeons +It's big and it doesn't feel like a grind +Unpredictable in many ways Cons: -Camera and locking system can still get in your way -No class variety which reduces the replay value.    Pros:

    +The game world and the lore
    +Level design
    +Variety in weapons and armor
    +Exploration feels rewarding
    +Enemy variety
    +Epic boss fights
    +Superb presentation
    +Soundtrack
    +Chalice dungeons
    +It's big and it doesn't feel like a grind
    +Unpredictable in many ways

    Cons:
    -Camera and locking system can still get in your way
    -No class variety which reduces the replay value. You can invest either in Arcane or Bloodlinge skills but even those don't make the builds feel that different at all.
    -Only a handful of quests
    -Some quests and tasks are vague, you get little to no hints and you might miss them very easily.
    -Quests pretty much have the same results in most cases.

    Conclusion: I had an absolute blast playing this game and it has been the only captivating exclusive title I have played on the PS4 so far. If you liked the previous games From Software have released in the recent years, chances are that you will love this game just like I did and the few shortcomings it has are nothing compared to what has been accomplished here.    … Expand
  99. WhiteHawk05
    Feb 23, 2019
    10
    One of the best games I have ever played. Bloodborne is the perfect difficulty in which you will face challenging enemies along the way but they can all be mastered and beaten through learning their move set and finding weaknesses. The story is non-direct but you pick up pieces as you play through. It is very lore driven by items you will pick up and even the dungeons offer much to theOne of the best games I have ever played. Bloodborne is the perfect difficulty in which you will face challenging enemies along the way but they can all be mastered and beaten through learning their move set and finding weaknesses. The story is non-direct but you pick up pieces as you play through. It is very lore driven by items you will pick up and even the dungeons offer much to the backstory of Yharnam. Everything else from weapon variety to sound/music to replayability to the best and most mind-blowing level design you will ever see completes Bloodborne as the perfect game.… Expand
  100. DrZomboid
    Jul 11, 2018
    8
    Very unique but not best Souls game. Game is huge but main story is too short.
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#9 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2015

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Universal acclaim - based on 100 Critic Reviews

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  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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