Bloodborne

 PlayStation 4
  • Publisher: SCEA
  • Release Date: Mar 24, 2015
User Score
9.0

Universal acclaim- based on 13072 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11,623 out of 13072
  2. Mixed: 507 out of 13072
  3. Negative: 942 out of 13072
Buy Now
Buy on

Review this game

  1. Your Score
    0 out of 10
    Rate this:
    • 10
    • 9
    • 8
    • 7
    • 6
    • 5
    • 4
    • 3
    • 2
    • 1
    • 0
    • 0
  1. Submit
  2. Check Spelling
view
per page
  1. HorrorGames
    Oct 26, 2019
    9
    Global Score: 91

    - Technical: 80

    Graphics: 90
    Performance: 85
    Animations: 90
    Physics: 70
    AI: 65

    - Playability: 96

    Control: 100
    Mission Development: 100
    Side quests: 90
    Variety: 90
    Length: 100

    - Artistic Section: 97

    World / atmosphere: 100
    History: 90
    Lore / background: 100
    Dubbing: 95
    Music: 100
  2. enemycamper
    Nov 9, 2019
    9
    Phenomenal art design and visuals.
    Animations are great.
    Combat is visceral, challenging and puts the tempo mostly at the player's discretion. Macabre and engaging lore. Farming health can be annoying when resources are depleted. It's nice the series condensed the extraneous choices, but stats now feel limiting in how you can experiment with different weapons (you mainly have to stick    Phenomenal art design and visuals.
    Animations are great.
    Combat is visceral, challenging and puts the tempo mostly at the player's discretion.
    Macabre and engaging lore.
    Farming health can be annoying when resources are depleted.
    It's nice the series condensed the extraneous choices, but stats now feel limiting in how you can experiment with different weapons (you mainly have to stick with one and keep juicing it up).    … Expand
  3. JDaan
    Dec 15, 2020
    10
    Es simplemente increíble, la mejor obra de fromsoftware hasta ahora. La única contra que le pongo es que es demasiado corto, De ahí en fuera es una maravilla.
  4. Klayson
    Nov 1, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Artisticamente bloodborne e muito mais do que o esperado, level design, trilha sonora armas, chefes e a lore e a melhor da série souls .… Expand
  5. carloscess7
    Nov 2, 2019
    10
    Um dos melhores que já joguei na minha vida, é um jogo que beira a perfeição.
    Gráficos 10
    História 8
    Jogabilidade 10
    Som 10
    Dificuldade 11
  6. Mjn88
    Jul 21, 2020
    9
    After playing Sekiro I told myself that I would go check out more Fromsoft games and boy was I in for a ride! Quarantine has made me check out this game with all the time I’ve got on hand and it really shocked me how good this game was. I have really been missing out with this one! I was told that the dark souls games were very difficult but I didn’t believe them until I played this game.After playing Sekiro I told myself that I would go check out more Fromsoft games and boy was I in for a ride! Quarantine has made me check out this game with all the time I’ve got on hand and it really shocked me how good this game was. I have really been missing out with this one! I was told that the dark souls games were very difficult but I didn’t believe them until I played this game. Boy was I seeing the game over screen a lot! That didn’t take away from the fact I was having fun! I got the DLC as well and I finished the game and put the controller down after I was about level 300. I was able to put myself in the blood borne universe and it felt amazing! The gameplay here is so unbelievably addicting and fun. I haven’t played any action RPGs like this one and I’m glad I was able to put so much time into it. All the weapons in this game are fun. I really liked the leveling mechanics in the game and the fact you get acquainted with whatever weapons you want rather than getting a level 1 sword and throwing that away after you get to level 2. It makes you get more intimate and familiar with whatever you choose to use and I appreciate that. Fromsoft was able to put together a solid and unique gameplay experience that really has the player fully engaged in the boss fights because let’s face it, that’s where all the fun is. I would recommend this game if you’re looking for a good challenge and can handle throwing your controller out of frustration at times hahah...jk...kind of. Amazing game!!!… Expand
  7. Horosuko
    Nov 6, 2019
    10
    Uouooooooooooooooooooooooottyiooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
  8. asbayraklari
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    It’s a masterpiece of a product from Software did it again! By just shaking up the already brilliant Formula slightly
  9. gatoway
    Nov 8, 2019
    8
    me encanta la saga souls, creo que este es el tercer mejor juego de la saga, por detras del 1 y del 3, es un juego con mucha personalidad, los escenarios son increibles, el unico pero es que no tiene mucha libertad en elegir tu forma de luchar, es muy limitado comparado con sus hermanos
  10. supernafamacho
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    El mejor juego d ela historia,lo tiene todo,combate dinamico y agresivo,ambientacion soberbia,estetica inolvidable,una OST de las que quitan el hipo,imprescindible.
  11. SNXL
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    Isso é PlayStation, isso é Souls, Isso é BloodBorne!!! Rejoguei pra tirar da minha cabeça o fiasco que foi jogar Elden Ring.
  12. TekkenGP95
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    Review coming from a non-Souls player. This is my first and currently only one that i played. It is a masterpiece of art & design, smiling at Lovecraft. Gameplay-wise is excellent but NOT for anyone...You need to put effort and patience to master it! Story isn't given...you can speculate about very deeply. Easily one of the best, if not the best, game i ever played.
  13. Strike721
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    I absolutely hated the game in the beginning area where you have to fight a mob of enemies. For some reason I thought to give it another try. Over a 100 hours of playtime later, its now one of my favourite games of all time.
  14. Madokami45
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    El juego me dio muchas horas de entretenimiento, un historia profunda y el gameplay me parece muy bueno, mi juego favorito.
  15. Therzel
    Sep 2, 2020
    10
    wonderful and tempting game that is hard to stop playing is a challenge and a relief to complete
  16. Gamer1465
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    The best souls game out there, this is the game that hooked me (and probably many others) into the souls games.

    Pros
    Interesting Lore and characters
    Faultless Boss fights
    Extremely Atmospheric
    Fantastic Score
    The Weapons and Combat
    One of the best DLCs

    Cons
    There is None!

    This is a must buy to at least try for all PS4 owners
  17. HakkaNoTogame
    Feb 24, 2022
    10
    Hands down my favorite FromSoft game. If you are a fan of eldritch horror than you will love this world. It is a love letter to H.P. Lovecraft. The combat is so fluid even at 30fps. The way your character gets covered in blood the more you fight is such an amazing mechanic that I wish they and other developers will implement more. The game is definitely challenging at times but this wasHands down my favorite FromSoft game. If you are a fan of eldritch horror than you will love this world. It is a love letter to H.P. Lovecraft. The combat is so fluid even at 30fps. The way your character gets covered in blood the more you fight is such an amazing mechanic that I wish they and other developers will implement more. The game is definitely challenging at times but this was one of my first FromSoft experiences and I got the platinum trophy after some time. This game is one of my favorites of all time. If you are a FromSoft fan or want to get into the souls like games then you must try this one.… Expand
  18. Ange5205
    Feb 13, 2022
    9
    Un buen Soulslike, hecho por Hidetaka Miyazaki y con atmósfera gotico victoriana y horror cosmico Lovecraftiano, simplemente una obra de arte bien hecha de principio a fin.
  19. Siralfon
    Nov 16, 2020
    9
    bloodborne es un gran juego , aunque su nota sería como un 8,7 el gameplay es frenético , la ambientación está muy lograda , pero para mí está solo por encima de dark souls 2 si lo comparamos con el resto de juegos de miyazaki , inova en demasiado poco , y la cantidad de builds es limitada (armadura ligera y poco daño pero muy rapido , solo se puede cambiar el daño ) la mecánica de lasbloodborne es un gran juego , aunque su nota sería como un 8,7 el gameplay es frenético , la ambientación está muy lograda , pero para mí está solo por encima de dark souls 2 si lo comparamos con el resto de juegos de miyazaki , inova en demasiado poco , y la cantidad de builds es limitada (armadura ligera y poco daño pero muy rapido , solo se puede cambiar el daño ) la mecánica de las pistolas está bien pero se vuelve exceptuando unos pocos casos , un aparato para hacer parry puesto que su daño es nulo . La ambientación es muy buena y el diseño de los enemigos también pero donde yo creo que bloodborne cae es en el pobre sistema de atajos ( cerca del jefe hay un ascensor o una puerta que te lleva cerca de principio de la zona ) y una conexión de mapeado nula . El otro punto negativo de bloodborne son los jefes , algunos están muy bien pero la mayoría son repetitivos e injustos : Las brujas , El renacido , rom o los emisarios celestiales son algunos ejemplos . Pero al final es un gran juego que todo el mundo debería jugar… Expand
  20. SKonung
    Nov 11, 2019
    8
    Практически идеально выверенный геймплей, интересный сеттинг и атмосфера, геймплей в чистом виде. Есть интересные находки в механиках, наподобие изменения "фаз" луны. Сюжет в целом больше для галочки, как обёртка для игровых механик и обоснования выбора сеттинга. Типичный, но качественный представитель своего жанра. Для тех, кого не утомляет однообразный концентрированный геймплей и нетПрактически идеально выверенный геймплей, интересный сеттинг и атмосфера, геймплей в чистом виде. Есть интересные находки в механиках, наподобие изменения "фаз" луны. Сюжет в целом больше для галочки, как обёртка для игровых механик и обоснования выбора сеттинга. Типичный, но качественный представитель своего жанра. Для тех, кого не утомляет однообразный концентрированный геймплей и нет желания вникать в сюжетные перепитии, это вовсе не обязательно в Bloodborne.… Expand
  21. hwelltor
    Nov 12, 2019
    10
    Love this game. It's definitely one of my favorite games i ever played. One of my favorite Worlds to dive into.
  22. Springhi
    Nov 14, 2019
    10
    This game is the motivation to buy PS4, and also my first console game. Before BB, I have played DS1 & 2, and also fully experienced the "evil" game design from Mr. Miyazaki, haha. Repressed atmosphere combined with extraodinary and refreshed combat made this game awesome. Compared with traditional ACT, BB is not rich in options of actions, but the combat versus strong enemies and monstersThis game is the motivation to buy PS4, and also my first console game. Before BB, I have played DS1 & 2, and also fully experienced the "evil" game design from Mr. Miyazaki, haha. Repressed atmosphere combined with extraodinary and refreshed combat made this game awesome. Compared with traditional ACT, BB is not rich in options of actions, but the combat versus strong enemies and monsters is still very very exciting. With limited options, you need to focus on the movements of you enemy, observe and think carefully, and decompose them before you can beat them. The process is definitely full of interest and challenge. Exploration is fun as well. Many NPCs, valuable side quests and props are hidden in a certain corner in the game. Play with patience, and you will find a new world.… Expand
  23. Lazydragon
    Nov 14, 2019
    10
    I love the dark souls series, but this elevates it even higher. The combat is so much faster than the dark souls games, and it encourages an aggressive playstyle rather than a defensive one. The world is amazing and beautiful, and this is on top of the best level design I've ever seen in any game
  24. omoattas
    Nov 16, 2019
    10
    One of the top 2 games in this generation & my entrance to Souls games ... You lost more than half in this generation if you not play this game .
  25. ElasticDion
    Jun 18, 2020
    10
    A masterpiece. The best game fromsoftware has ever created. Definitely a must play
  26. watchm824
    Jul 29, 2020
    9
    I love Souls-like games. Finally I got to Bloodborne. I read earlier that Bloodborne is very different from the Dark Souls series. But in fact, this is an absolute copy of the Dark Souls series. Despite this, I really liked the game. I especially liked the atmosphere.
    I passed it without much difficulty. For me, Bloodborne is a lot easier than Dark Souls 3 and Sekiro.
    As a result: great    I love Souls-like games. Finally I got to Bloodborne. I read earlier that Bloodborne is very different from the Dark Souls series. But in fact, this is an absolute copy of the Dark Souls series. Despite this, I really liked the game. I especially liked the atmosphere.
    I passed it without much difficulty. For me, Bloodborne is a lot easier than Dark Souls 3 and Sekiro.
    As a result: great atmosphere, good graphics and an adequate level of difficulty.    … Expand
  27. Sam_Unger
    Nov 20, 2022
    10
    An absolute amazing experience, I have no doubt in my mind this is the best Game of PS4 and like the Game theme itself, it's invisible
  28. i_gomes
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    The games with the greatest difficulty from From Software are incredible, it is their great differential, despite having found Blood easier. The theme is also amazing!
  29. joel_tdl
    Dec 10, 2019
    9
    La siguiente reseña fue publicada originalmente en 3djuegos.

    JUGABILIDAD. Bloodborne hace un trabajo increíble a nivel jugable. Un gran sistema de combate, un bien desarrollado tinte de RPG, un buen sistema de "puntos" y de niveles, una abrumadora cantidad de objetos que podemos utilizar. Todo envuelto en una dificultad abrasadora. Y lo de la dificultad es serio. El juego te castiga    La siguiente reseña fue publicada originalmente en 3djuegos.

    JUGABILIDAD.
    Bloodborne hace un trabajo increíble a nivel jugable. Un gran sistema de combate, un bien desarrollado tinte de RPG, un buen sistema de "puntos" y de niveles, una abrumadora cantidad de objetos que podemos utilizar. Todo envuelto en una dificultad abrasadora.

    Y lo de la dificultad es serio. El juego te castiga una y otra y otra vez, llegando a ser injusto en varias ocasiones. No obstante, FromSoftware ha logrado que dicha dificultad haga del juego aún más adictivo.
    Los Bosses hacen su trabajo y nos estancan por varios intentos, aunque siendo justos, varios jefes de la recta final son sencillos comparados con jefes del inicio.

    Como punto negativo a recalcar: el 80% del tiempo la dificultad no está en el Boss/enemigo/área sino en la horrible dirección de cámara. Leí por ahí que es intencional pero yo no me lo creo, me suena a una equivocación de optimización que decidieron nunca arreglar.

    La historia... muy a interpretación personal.

    GRÁFICOS.
    El estilo de arte gótico es estupendo. Visualmente es una aventura en sí misma.

    SONIDO.
    Las piezas son maravillosas, aunado al estilo gótico del juego y los efectos de sonido de las distintas área y enemigos crean una atmosfera completa.

    INNOVACIÓN.
    Un Souls-like inspirado de Lovecraft. No deja de ser el típico hack&slash con toques RPG, pero eso no es malo: Bloodborne lo ha hecho maravillosamente    … Expand
  30. MrFoxy2796
    Dec 1, 2019
    10
    It's a fantastic game create for Hidetaka Miyazaki and in my opinion it's an indirect sequel of Dark Souls
  31. NirbanDarkstar
    Dec 6, 2019
    10
    Not only the best PS4 exclusive but also one of the best game of this generation. A Masterpiece.
  32. Shtern
    Jul 8, 2021
    10
    Явно одна из лучших соус лайк игр, которая почётно дышит в спину самой лучше ( по мнению большинства) Dark Souls. Это игра совмещает в себе лучшее из этих серий, но при этом, она не много казуальна, в ней нет большинства фишек из DS вселенной где, то сколько у тебя вещей и сколько это все весит не решает вообще, потому что так не очень круто меняется геймплей, есть только гейты по уровнюЯвно одна из лучших соус лайк игр, которая почётно дышит в спину самой лучше ( по мнению большинства) Dark Souls. Это игра совмещает в себе лучшее из этих серий, но при этом, она не много казуальна, в ней нет большинства фишек из DS вселенной где, то сколько у тебя вещей и сколько это все весит не решает вообще, потому что так не очень круто меняется геймплей, есть только гейты по уровню очков. Прошел игру 2 раза подряд ,что бы точно понять что в ней меня привлекло? Ну, это очевидно её дизайн, её стиль, Готический город в котором в один прекрасный день, начинается лютый экшен, боссы, это отдельная тема, они не все тупые монстры как в большинстве игр, это боссы которые тоже когда были людьми, то есть это проявление их натуры, если бы они были такими всегда, а не в обличии людей. Итак, если по какой то причине вы не играли в эту игру, то либо вам не нравится такой жанр игр, либо ну вы просто были слепы и пропустили ее, потому что это как и говорит этот сайт, MUST PLAY!… Expand
  33. Alexsandergf
    Dec 9, 2019
    10
    História incrível, jogabilidade ótima, para mim é o melhor jogo da geração até hoje.
  34. Hackslashshoot
    Oct 13, 2021
    10
    amazing game. I have sunk hundreds of hours over the years. I hope one day they make a sequel
  35. ALEMROAN
    Dec 12, 2019
    8
    Personally, i love bloodborne, gave me some of my favorites moments playing videogames, with that incredible athmosphere, and their craziest bosses, that are moments that i could never forget...
    I played the game 3 times and i dont get bored, even with his repetitive enemies and his low possibilities of personalization, in my second game i decide just go to fight only with the bosses,    Personally, i love bloodborne, gave me some of my favorites moments playing videogames, with that incredible athmosphere, and their craziest bosses, that are moments that i could never forget...
    I played the game 3 times and i dont get bored, even with his repetitive enemies and his low possibilities of personalization, in my second game i decide just go to fight only with the bosses, because the normal enemies are such as boring, but this change a lot with the DLC (You should buy the Dlc, believe me, you wont regret it). If the Dlc was part of the original game this could be better. At least i believe the "hunters dream" was a nuisance, you lost a lot of time, and it's a big mistake if you consider the faster gameplay, break the dive.
    finally you have a easy gameplay of learn, but when you progress,you see how as difficult it could be    … Expand
  36. Filmanwalt
    Mar 6, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. So after about 32 hours (I don't think PS shows it) and level 100, I finished the main game and DLC and it happened again. Fromsoftware made a terrific game. I had a lot of fun with the game, but also a few moments that made me feel a little "desperate". However, the game keeps pulling you under its spell and it's worth sticking to it!

    Atmosphere / graphics

    I really like the art style of the game. Bloodborne sometimes has extremely disgusting, disgusting pictures, but they are appropriate and contain a strange aesthetic, that's phenomenal in terms of setting and design, as well as the world building. Everything fits organically into the look of the game world and especially with many bosses there are real highlights of the look and the presentation (e.g. Vicar Amelia, placenta shrimp swingers from Kos, Ludwig, Amme etc.). The incredibly different creativity in the design of opponents is also astonishing. The developers were allowed to let off steam here, which I thought was great.

    It's just a really cool look. The music is chosen so great again (e.g. during the clock tower fight with Maria).

    In terms of performance, it was always a bit rough, which I thought was a bit of a shame, but it wasn't a big deal. On the other hand, at the beginning I even had a few glitches of despawning loot or loot that was floating out of reach in the air and the game even crashed once. Not a big deal either, but I never had it with Dark Souls.

    I found the Hain as a hub nice and felt right at home.

    story

    That the whole thing happens in this long night or in the hunter's dream, I find it cool, I like that very much. You really have the feeling that you have a task and that you have completed it step by step in order to escape it all. Otherwise it remains that it is told in a more cryptic way. Occasionally one finds such hints that lorries give out or items or even NPCS give you nibbles about the story over and over again.

    Unfortunately, I didn't manage to complete a single side quest in Bloodborne either, I just can't do it in the first round of the game. I can hardly criticize that because it would work, but it is somehow unsatisfactory not to get this NPC quest done.

    Gameplay

    You know it: the heart of the Soulsborn games and that is especially true of Bloodborne. The dynamics in combat gameplay are just amazing. I used R1 + L1 combo as an example so often and so gladly. This dynamic change between 1h and 2h was so much fun. Especially that you are invited to try out the different weapons to see the combo gameplay, terrific.

    The firearm and the integrated parry system have also turned out to be a sensible alternative to the shields in Dark Souls and, admittedly, this made parrying a bit too easy. I almost finished the final boss with my fists and parry, that says it all.

    Most of the boss fights in the main game were too easy for me. There was more appearance than reality. But the ways to bosses or just individual trash mobs were really crisp. The girl band brains are my absolute hate opponent in all soul titles to date, terrible. The DLC comes up trumps again, because here the bosses are of a completely different caliber and here too the DLC is introduced with exactly the right boss. This immediately shows the difficulty of the DLC and teaches you respect. That's how it has to be for me with soul titles.

    There were a few things I didn't like that much. On the one hand the beacons. I was a little annoyed that you always had to go back to the grove, because the loading screens could be a bit long at times. I would have liked more direct travel routes. On the other hand, I found it cool that you couldn't simply re-spawn your opponents and that you could repeat your life by sitting down for a moment, which made it a little more difficult.

    The blood vials were a kind of love-hate relationship, on the one hand they made the game more difficult than the Estus, because sometimes you had to deal with things tactically, on the other hand, the Estus somehow had more flair for me. Estus could be upgraded, etc. You were always really happy about it, you just noticed the vials and made sure you weren't wasting too many.

    The sidesteps weren't my thing either and unfortunately I didn't manage to switch properly between lock on (steps) and lock off (roles). I just like the role better. In the end I found this Lifesteal mechanic in and of itself really awesome, because you can be rewarded for aggressive gameplay, especially with trash mobs, and it also feels very good. In bossfights, however, I never really managed to get a satisfactory return from the risk I had taken. Maybe it's not really intended for boss fights, but I would have liked to have used this feature more aggressively there.

    The weapons and armor are really cool and fit well into the game (I had a saw ax +10). When it comes to armor, I finally wish for an upgrade depth.

    But all in all 10/10    … Expand
  37. virtualvince
    Jul 18, 2020
    9
    Right. Game completed, Old Hunter DLC done, all trophies got. It's time to talk about this game, even if 5 years late.

    Some context, this is my first FromSoftware game, and it for sure won't be the last. I had heard the warnings, how this is a difficult game, and I was all in. I would say that, yes, it was difficult. For me it was, because it was my first FromSoftware game. I'd    Right. Game completed, Old Hunter DLC done, all trophies got. It's time to talk about this game, even if 5 years late.

    Some context, this is my first FromSoftware game, and it for sure won't be the last. I had heard the warnings, how this is a difficult game, and I was all in. I would say that, yes, it was difficult. For me it was, because it was my first FromSoftware game. I'd imagine in 2015 it posed less of a problem for those who played Dark Souls 1,2, and Demon's Souls, but by the end, I 'got' the gist.

    For the uninitiated, starting up this game for the first time with no guide, and no reference, I was completely confused. The literal first thing you have to do is basically die to a well over-powered thing. Ok. This is different...

    In fact, the first couple enemies I actually fought were with my bare hands, because the game doesn't 'tell' you how to equip anything, let alone weapons. This game you sort of have to work the most basic to the most advanced things out all on your own, and to be honest, I enjoyed that.

    What's so great about this game?

    This is the first game possibly in ever that made my heart beat. At a major boss encounter you're almost there, you've got your 000's of 'blood echos', the boss is within an inch of its life, and ... you messed up. Then it's back to the drawing board, and you get your 'blood echos' back, you die again and rinse and repeat, until, eventually you try something different that works. I found the game really rewarding, albeit frustrating at the beginning.

    Game 'is' damn hard, for the uninitiated. But gets easier as you level yourself. Even with this, there were only a couple of bosses I cleared first try. Every boss, especially those found in the chalices, are unique with their own considerable array of move sets, weaknesses and strengths.

    The combat is pretty deep due to all the different builds you can make with armour sets found in the world. And the choice of weapons is extensive, just enough, not too crazy, but very varied between them, and each weapon allows a degree of combo's.

    The world is so crafted and well-designed, it all just fits, and makes sense. You feel a sense of relief every time you unlock a shortcut, which means you won't 'have' to repeat longer paths and even the collectibles found in the world are genuinely useful. Everything serves its purpose, even if you won't necessarily make use of every game mechanic in a first play-through. It's all in there to be discovered, and played with.

    You'll want all the blood vials you can find, especially early on. The gems you find are excellent, another layer in aid of weapon combat, and there's even pvp, which I admittedly did virtually none of, except for getting attacked a couple times. I did the whole game including the bosses and chalices solo, but it's cool that online is there for those who want the co-op.

    Finally, writing notes was another interesting game mechanic, which I'm sure must be part of FromSoftware games like Souls, but getting health from "fine" appraisals came in handy during a few boss fights.

    I'm going to rate this highly, because it's very deserving, although not perfect. The chalice dungeons, although a great idea (and there are a lot of them - replay-ability!), I found these became a slog. They are optional, but I feel had the trophy requirement not demanded chalice exploration of me I'd have skipped altogether.

    I also had a few questionable camera moments usually in conjunction with the enemy lock-on feature, and it cost me a couple of deaths to bosses, for sure. And I found playing this on the now 7-year old PS4 hardware gave questionable sub-30 fps at times. It almost stuttered to a lock during one particular boss encounter. So, a little surprising this wasn't optimised a little better given its PS4 exclusive tag, and how other more cpu and video intensive games in recent times cope better.

    I'm looking forward to trying the Dark Souls games and feel I have a better grounding in what to expect. Not perfect, a strong 9/10.    … Expand
  38. UrsinoPro
    Dec 17, 2019
    10
    It will slowly pull you in and over time grab you. At first it’s very challenging and a little confusing but eventually once you realize how gratifying the challenge is and how obtainable it is you will love it and seek to explore every inch of the world. So awesome and gratifying.
  39. ryanpeckmeister
    Dec 18, 2019
    10
    Gameplay is superb and feels very fluid. Lore is disturbingly dark and interesting. The game does not hold your hand at all which makes for a refreshing experience having to figure out how to play the game yourself. This leads to a rewarding difficulty curve that makes you feel like you’re actually getting better at the game. 10/10
  40. ari_ap
    Dec 20, 2019
    9
    This game is pretty hard and you will play it if it's the last game you didn't finish. but it's perfect I love it but I don't like it's punishment for not wining.
  41. Lydian
    Dec 20, 2019
    10
    Absolutely fantastic. Great refined souls game in a beautifully realized Lovecraft world. Challenging and a learning curve that allows you to become so good at fighting. FROM is just getting their personal formula and style better all the time.
  42. Jasonliddel
    Mar 9, 2022
    10
    I adore it, and that I had never played a dark souls style game in my life. With this entry I fell in love with the story as it is told if you pay close attention I loved it and the music and aesthetics left me speechless.
  43. LikeaPisces
    Dec 22, 2019
    10
    Miyazaki knows how to improve the formula for amazing, hard, unique and rewarding games. Bloodborne is not only a legitimate Soulsgame, it is an even more enjoyable game to play than all the rest of the Souls series. In this game you are not oppressed, but the oppressor, the hunter. The best Soulsgame is still Dark Souls, but this one is certainly the most fun.
  44. Starkiller26
    Dec 23, 2019
    10
    The most evolving experience while you make your path to kill Gehrman, choose wisely your weapons from different locations, become a beast. Unravel the secrets of the blood.
  45. Trbaan
    Dec 30, 2019
    10
    a masterpiece , one of best games ever created thank fromsoftwre thank miyazaki-San bloodborne is work of art
  46. MercyIsWaifu
    Dec 24, 2019
    9
    One of the best settings in a Soulsborne game I've ever seen. Truly feels like a nightmare and that's awesome.
  47. Qwaembalaoql
    Mar 6, 2022
    9
    Puto Juegazo, así de simple(simple la explicación, no el juego, el juego es más complicado que pegarse una patada en las weas uno mismo)
  48. Vitorfel
    Dec 30, 2019
    10
    Jogo maravilhoso, gráficos bonitos, jogabilidade ótima e os bosses são incríveis
  49. HelloThisIsTheo
    Jun 8, 2020
    9
    It's just as good as everyone says. 2 problems:
    -Frame Rate(Rarely drops but when it does, it drops HARD)
    -NG+ feels REALLY cheap. Enemies have more health and do more damage, that's it.
    Other than this, it's what we gamers like to call: GOOD.
  50. memokmo
    Sep 3, 2020
    10
    It's the best ps4 exclusive and one the best games ever made. Epic bosses and intelligent level designs. Soundtracks are powerful. 10/10
  51. Skelton15
    Aug 8, 2020
    10
    My favourite From game! Takes the formula and improves upon it once my opinion
  52. nurfedx
    Oct 30, 2021
    10
    One of the best Games known to mankind.
    From Software is a safe heaven for the Gaming community.
    Especially in times where big Developers dissapiont us with theyr fraudulent intent.
    Praise the sun!
  53. YouKnowWho2020
    Jul 2, 2023
    10
    I played this after Elden Ring and can honestly say it's better. There is a laser focus on fight or flight, rewarding aggressive playstyle. It's lore is more appealing and less opaque. The only downside is age and that is no fault of the game itself, simply a symptom of the industry. Remastered and on PC with mods and its the greatest game ever made.
  54. valcriston
    May 7, 2020
    8
    never played the souls series and jump right into this. wow! such gameplay. challenging yet satisfying. the gothic world building is a view to be admired. thr lore is quiet hit or miss. but it’s not what you’re here for. this game make me a huge fans of FromSoftware. might get into the souls series or Sekiro soon!
  55. BoundForever
    Aug 14, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. по больше таких игр, а то в наше время одни казуальные , не интересные игры! немного затянули с подземельями… Expand
  56. Arya977
    Dec 31, 2020
    9
    Gameplay..............Great
    Graphics................Brilliant
    Score.....................Great
  57. Explicit1
    Dec 27, 2020
    10
    My Top 10 PS4 Games
    1. Red Dead Redemption 2
    2. The Witcher 3
    3. Ghost of Tsushima 4. God of War 5. The Last of Us
    6. Uncharted 4
    7. Batman AC
    8. Spiderman 9. Days Gone
    10. Bloodborne
  58. Sokube
    Dec 11, 2021
    10
    Juego extremadamente adictivo juego roba tiempo recomendado , si te quieres llevar una buena experiencia
  59. Adotsad
    Mar 24, 2020
    9
    This was my first Souls game and it didn't disappoint. While challenging, the game is fair and atmospherically one of the best games I've ever played. Combat is fast paced but crisp and you'll feel yourself improve as you progress through the game.
  60. Amin_am
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    One of the best games that I have played on ps4. The gameplay and the combat is so amazing. The boss fights are incredible. I love the horror theme of the game. The game is actually an art.
  61. CRM03
    Jul 18, 2022
    9
    Score: 9.5/10

    Is Bloodborne a flawless masterpiece that exceeds expectations in every department? No. Is it an amazing game with fun combat and an interesting world? Yes. I see a lot of people say Bloodborne is the best game ever made and the best Fromsoftware game. While I do see why people would say that, I would have to disagree. Yes it is one of the best games in the Souls series,    Score: 9.5/10

    Is Bloodborne a flawless masterpiece that exceeds expectations in every department? No. Is it an amazing game with fun combat and an interesting world? Yes. I see a lot of people say Bloodborne is the best game ever made and the best Fromsoftware game. While I do see why people would say that, I would have to disagree. Yes it is one of the best games in the Souls series, but it has some minor problems. Some of the boss designs is my major complaint. Some of them just feel annoying and tedious. The chalice dungeons are also pretty repetitive. Complaints aside the game is fantastic. The gameplay is great with it's fast paced nature. The soundtrack is awesome and the world itself is very interesting. Bloodborne is an amazing game, but I wouldn't call it a masterpiece.    … Expand
  62. Volyros
    Jan 29, 2021
    9
    First time at Souls games and i am excited!! One of the best games i play ever! I love it!
  63. SaintP178
    Dec 13, 2020
    10
    The best hidetaka game ever!!!! **** cyberpunk 2077 PS4 version!!!!! )))))))
  64. marvsfontanilla
    Mar 31, 2021
    10
    Story: 9
    Graphics: 8
    Sound: 10
    Gameplay: 10
    Game Time: 60 Hours (Main Story) + DLC
  65. L0_GUN9
    Oct 24, 2022
    10
    Great game very good boss design but now please it's very very good so buy ut
  66. Clockworknate
    Nov 26, 2020
    10
    Literally my favorite game this decade, if you love souls and Gothic horror , you will too!
  67. Bonfera
    Nov 12, 2021
    10
    This game cryies for a PS5 version. The very best game i've ever played on the PS4 and maybe even in my life. It's just insane how From Software can produce such incredible things like this. This game has absolutely no negative aspect (apart from the wasted potential it can achieve by having a 60 fps higher resolution version). Perfect
  68. Electrohead
    May 23, 2020
    9
    While it's quite a bit easier than the other 'Souls' series games, Bloodborne still offers a great time and has some of the best atmosphere out of any of From Software's games. The new weapons are all very unique and interesting and the lack of shields makes for a more fast paced game. There are a few disappointing bosses in the game; but thankfully the vast majority of them are grotesqueWhile it's quite a bit easier than the other 'Souls' series games, Bloodborne still offers a great time and has some of the best atmosphere out of any of From Software's games. The new weapons are all very unique and interesting and the lack of shields makes for a more fast paced game. There are a few disappointing bosses in the game; but thankfully the vast majority of them are grotesque and fun to fight.… Expand
  69. CliffLe
    Dec 2, 2021
    10
    6 years has passed and Bloodborne is still one of the BEST game i have ever played !
  70. tk_248
    Nov 14, 2020
    9
    Кайф пиздец. С удовольствием пройду еще разок
  71. GamingMess
    Apr 12, 2021
    9
    Bloodborne is the type of game that you'll either hate or love or love to hate and hate to love. When I first started to play this game I hated it. I hated it for making me start levels all over again after dying multiple times. I hated it for its random difficulty spikes and arrogant stun locks from both enemies and bosses. I've never played the Dark Souls games so I went into BloodborneBloodborne is the type of game that you'll either hate or love or love to hate and hate to love. When I first started to play this game I hated it. I hated it for making me start levels all over again after dying multiple times. I hated it for its random difficulty spikes and arrogant stun locks from both enemies and bosses. I've never played the Dark Souls games so I went into Bloodborne blind.
    But after the first few days I couldn't stop playing it as it drew me in. I had to see if I could follow it through to the end. So I did just that and finished the game and obtained all 3 endings. Afterwards I thought to myself what a hell of a journey. Great locations and atmosphere with a few exceptions. Music is spot on and graphics are still decent even by today's standards.
    Gameplay is fairly tight, but also with a few exceptions. If you play the game you'll see what I mean about a few exceptions. Anyways, Bloodborne would rank in my top 10 of all time favorite games even though I hated it at first. It grows on you and once you "click" with the game mechanics and how to fight it becomes very addictive. However it doesn't rank a perfect score of 10 because no game has ever reached a 10 by my standards because that means there's no room for improvement. Bloodborne is a 9 for me regardless because there are a few issues with the game. One of which is the hitbox on enemies and bosses. It gets wonky sometimes and doesn't register. Another issue is frame drops, especially when your fighting many enemies or huge bosses. These two issues may be linked together however.  I think the most useless game mechanic is the frenzy status. This alone almost made me quit the game permanently. It's a cheap system mechanic that serves no other purpose than to agro the player at the most inconvenient of times. If your health bar isn't full it becomes an instant kill. Speaking of instant kills, this game is full of them. Some bosses and even some enemies will kill you in one shot. Not my idea of fun, but whatever. I think Bloodborne is at least worth a try to first time gamers looking for a challenge. I know that the Dark Souls community appreciates Bloodborne for what it is. As for me I'm glad that I stuck with the game even if I did find it frustrating at first.  All in all it's a game worth trying out. You never know, you may find it as addictive as I did. Cheers.    … Expand
  72. Moviegooner
    Aug 14, 2020
    10
    Sinds corona started i have begon my Souls Bourne journey. Bloodborne was the first one and one ill never forget. The best game i have ever played. I could right and essay but so many have done that.
  73. Hexen-Slayer
    Sep 7, 2020
    9
    BLOODBORNE is the best "Souls/Borne" game out there. While I did enjoy DARK SOULS (1), I never could get into its sequels (especially the terrible second one).
    I don't consider myself a "souls pro" - not even close, I never got past Ornstein & Smough - but I managed to beat every single boss of BLOODBORNE, including the optional ones. BLOODBORNE is hard but it definitely is doable.
    The    BLOODBORNE is the best "Souls/Borne" game out there. While I did enjoy DARK SOULS (1), I never could get into its sequels (especially the terrible second one).
    I don't consider myself a "souls pro" - not even close, I never got past Ornstein & Smough - but I managed to beat every single boss of BLOODBORNE, including the optional ones. BLOODBORNE is hard but it definitely is doable.
    The best part of BLOODBORNE is the atmosphere and the world design: it borrows from Gothic horror and H.P. Lovecraftian Cosmic horror, but not in a cheap way, oh no, it does it in the best way possible and has enough originality to not be just a knock-off. I will forever remember my first climatic encounter with Father Gascoigne as the best fight ever in a game.
    It looks and sounds great and has a terrific soundtrack and unique voice acting.
    BLOODBORNE is the only reason I bought a PS4 - and I did not regret it! I've put 500+ hours into the game.    … Expand
  74. Szntax
    Jul 6, 2021
    10
    When I first played this one, I pretty mich stopped playing after 10 minutes for I did not enjoy getting my behind handed over to me that quickly. Many years have passed and I learned about Demon Souls, Dark Souls and From Software and its ways.
    I had a friend who helped me Beat up the Cleric Beast and started to get into the whole game mechanics and … my oh my, this Game Jas it all. Great    When I first played this one, I pretty mich stopped playing after 10 minutes for I did not enjoy getting my behind handed over to me that quickly. Many years have passed and I learned about Demon Souls, Dark Souls and From Software and its ways.
    I had a friend who helped me Beat up the Cleric Beast and started to get into the whole game mechanics and … my oh my, this Game Jas it all. Great Story, Great bossfights, Nice Items, Awesome co-op Mode. So is there anything to Complain about? Yes , the generated dungeons are hideous regarding their level Design.
    The Character Animation Hurts in your eyes Even When we Look at them from the POV of 2015. But so what? Other than that you will have endless Hours of desperation, Horror and Fun at the Same Time, Great title!    … Expand
  75. direfol
    Jul 1, 2020
    9
    Атмосфера в игре наверное то что можно оценить на 10 из 10.
    В некоторых местах даже может проснуться чувство страха.
    Саундтрек шикарно подобран под сеттинг,и под происходящие на экране события. Боевка и рпг система в игре самое главное.Одно оружие имеет 4-6 видов атаки,а прокачка персонажа может полностью влиять на стиль вашего геймплея. Один из лучших экзов сони.Минус за    Атмосфера в игре наверное то что можно оценить на 10 из 10.
    В некоторых местах даже может проснуться чувство страха.
    Саундтрек шикарно подобран под сеттинг,и под происходящие на экране события.
    Боевка и рпг система в игре самое главное.Одно оружие имеет 4-6 видов атаки,а прокачка персонажа может полностью влиять на стиль вашего геймплея.
    Один из лучших экзов сони.Минус за оптимизацию-игра могла идти в 60 фпс.Тут уже лень разработчиков.    … Expand
  76. Gabriglia
    Nov 3, 2020
    10
    Semplicemente il miglior gioco a cui abbia mai giocato dell'ultima generazione Ps4. Capolavoro
  77. ariogamer
    Jun 10, 2020
    10
    Entiendo que que tenga una dificultad inicial muy alta para el publico medio de PS4 que suele jugar FIFA o Call of Duty, la gente que le de una oportunidad a este juego y llegue a pasarse el primer jefe se verá automaticamente inversa en en este juego, un arte maravilloso con mecánicas traducidas de la saga Souls muy pulida, un juego desafiante que cuando es acabado te da una granEntiendo que que tenga una dificultad inicial muy alta para el publico medio de PS4 que suele jugar FIFA o Call of Duty, la gente que le de una oportunidad a este juego y llegue a pasarse el primer jefe se verá automaticamente inversa en en este juego, un arte maravilloso con mecánicas traducidas de la saga Souls muy pulida, un juego desafiante que cuando es acabado te da una gran satisfacción y te da ganas de pasárselo otra vez a pesar de lo masoquista que puede sonar.… Expand
  78. jcchen
    Jun 13, 2020
    10
    Only Bloodborne 2 can beyond Bloodborne.Bloodborne is the real classic masterpiece!
  79. alanditsch
    Jun 25, 2022
    10
    There's nothing I'd change about this experience. Straight up perfect. Thank you From!
  80. Kowxley
    Mar 3, 2021
    10
    Played this game right after Dark Souls 3, and I never thought it would be as good.
    Well, it's even better.
    The gothic and lovecraftian atmosphere in this game is the best love letter ever to this style in any form of art I've seen. From the monsters and bosses, to the dark, haunting streets of Yharnam, to the incredible architecture, it's wonderfully made. The combat is so much fun,    Played this game right after Dark Souls 3, and I never thought it would be as good.
    Well, it's even better.
    The gothic and lovecraftian atmosphere in this game is the best love letter ever to this style in any form of art I've seen. From the monsters and bosses, to the dark, haunting streets of Yharnam, to the incredible architecture, it's wonderfully made.
    The combat is so much fun, sometimes very hard yes, but nothing beats the feeling of killing a boss after dying to it 30 times.
    Best ps4 exclusive I've ever played, hands down.    … Expand
  81. Daiko92
    Jun 17, 2020
    10
    Il viaggio che vi offrirà Bloodborne sarà impagabile. Sarete immersi in una atmosfera gotica dal fascino irresistibile, le ambientazioni sono tra le più curate delle opere From Software e certamente le più singolari. Non chiamatelo "souls like". Bloodborne ha un combat system unico, frenetico e molto più action rispetto ai cugini Demons e Dark Souls. Tutto questo è accompagnato da musicheIl viaggio che vi offrirà Bloodborne sarà impagabile. Sarete immersi in una atmosfera gotica dal fascino irresistibile, le ambientazioni sono tra le più curate delle opere From Software e certamente le più singolari. Non chiamatelo "souls like". Bloodborne ha un combat system unico, frenetico e molto più action rispetto ai cugini Demons e Dark Souls. Tutto questo è accompagnato da musiche bellissime che rendono il prodotto ancora più immersivo. A mio parere, l'opera massima di From Software.… Expand
  82. Xcsi
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    An absolute blast to play. Beautiful visuais and intuitive gameplay. A must have for every playstation owner
  83. KunderscoreKing
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    I might be biased when it comes to From Software games, but when they set out to make an immersive environment that makes you keep coming back for more punishment, I found it absolutely stunning
  84. Dantqwerty
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    This is a masterpiece! I can recommend this game for everyone. DLC nice too
  85. princessfurios
    Mar 3, 2021
    10
    Чем больше разбираешься в игре и ее лоре, тем сильнее отвисает челюсть. Просто шедевр.
  86. Burattix54
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Soulslike gameplay at its finest. One of the best game settings and lore this generation and a perfect gameplay which rewards an aggressive playstyle over just hiding behind your shield.
    The enemies and bosses are the most balanced of the genre and thei are all unique. Unlike many soulslike games, there are no crap bosses, or bulls*it bosses, almost all of them are an 7.5/10 or higher,    Soulslike gameplay at its finest. One of the best game settings and lore this generation and a perfect gameplay which rewards an aggressive playstyle over just hiding behind your shield.
    The enemies and bosses are the most balanced of the genre and thei are all unique. Unlike many soulslike games, there are no crap bosses, or bulls*it bosses, almost all of them are an 7.5/10 or higher, and the level design is way better than DS3, with the first area being maybe one of the best starting levels in the history of the media.
    The ost is also beautiful, one of the best in gaming.    … Expand
  87. JASS98900
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    One of the best games ever made.it has great atmosphere,direction art,gameplay and lore.The DLC is also one of the best ever.
  88. Yegen
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    AMAZING.INCREDIBLE. FLAWLESS. MIND BREAKING. These are the words which describe the way I feel about Bloodborne. Arguably better than Dark Souls 3 and 1 (2 was never an option), Bloodborne is faster paced in terms of combat compared to the DS Series and even Demon Souls. I LOVED that change. PLAY THIS GAME NOW!!
  89. MackiePro
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    Personally I think this game is a masterpiece. I love all the souls-like games so I might be a little Biased but the game definitely deserves the high praises. The gameplay is smooth and fun, the graphics are good and the story is exactly like something you would expect from dark souls. I liked to read the item descriptions to actually understand more about the world and learn cool factsPersonally I think this game is a masterpiece. I love all the souls-like games so I might be a little Biased but the game definitely deserves the high praises. The gameplay is smooth and fun, the graphics are good and the story is exactly like something you would expect from dark souls. I liked to read the item descriptions to actually understand more about the world and learn cool facts and information. The atmosphere, world-design and creature design are absolutely outstanding.… Expand
  90. Svetlendrius
    Jul 30, 2022
    8
    Соулс лайк с одним из лучших и необычных сеттингов, который наполнен шикарными боссами, атмосферными локациями при этом в сочетании с быстрой и сочной боевкой, великим саундтреком, но при этом ужасной технической стороной.Соулс лайк с одним из лучших и необычных сеттингов, который наполнен шикарными боссами, атмосферными локациями при этом в сочетании с быстрой и сочной боевкой, великим саундтреком, но при этом ужасной технической стороной.
  91. sheep255174
    Jun 30, 2020
    10
    Amazing, astonishing, nostalgic masterpiece from Software. Bloodborne is one of those games that will go down in gaming history as one of the best of all time.
  92. JimPickens
    Sep 5, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Despite taking me about a year to muster up the courage to see it through to its end, Bloodborne is one of my favourite games ever made.

    I've always admired the Souls games from afar, too scared to pick them up lest I waste my money and hit a wall 2 hours in, but when Bloodborne became free on PS+ I took the opportunity and started playing. What you'll notice about that story is that Bloodborne released on PS+ in 2018... it took me 4 goddamn years to get to the end of this game, not because I was stuck, I breezed through a lot of the game, I was just too bloody intimidated every time I beat a boss to keep going. I think its atmosphere is something Bloodborne excels at, it's creepy, hopeless, oppressive, but it also empowers you, you are a hunter, and the bosses are referred to as your "prey" it makes you want to overcome every challenge. The game overall is far more aggressive than it's shield loving older brother, you're given a shield, but the game tells you it's not a common tool for a hunter, it discourages you, it wants you to equip that Pistol, it wants you to be fast and aggressive, not cower behind a shield and wait, but to strike first, and you're rewarded for it via the games Regain System, allowing you to get back any lost health through attacking, if you manage to hit the enemy back in the few seconds you're given to do so after taking damage, you replenish your health. Then there's the Visceral Attack, similarly to the Repost in Dark Souls, you must wait for the enemy to just about start attacking, but instead of using a shield, you shoot them, this allows you to get in a massively effective hit by ramming your hand inside their chest and ripping it back out, it's wonderfully brutal and can make the difference between a lose and a victory, especially in the boss fights where it's usable.

    The games story is an minimalist as you'd expect from FromSoft, you're given a vague goal, this time it's to "just go kill a few beasts" that's it, no "go ring two bells" no "keep the flame lit" just... go kill monsters. Of course where these games shine is their lore, and boy... is there lore. To summarize it in a short, probably false way; Long ago there were The Great Ones, think H.P Lovecrafts Great Old Ones, but they all transcended, and humanity took their place in the world, but humanity, particularly the Byrgenwerth scholars discovered the tombs of the The Great Ones, and through the knowledge the attained, discovered too ways to lift humanity higher, The Blood and Insight, a group splitting off from the Church because they believed The Blood was evil and that Insight was the way to communicate with The Great Ones, which it WAS, the Blood turned people into monsters, particularly clerics, as we see with The Cleric Beast, and general members of the church, like Father Gascoigne, who was a Hunter with the church, and now that the world is roamed by blood thirsty beasts and Great Ones, you The Good Hunter, must kill as many as you can until the sun rises and the hunt ends... didya get all that? Well it doesn't matter, at the end of the day it's "ya kill sh*t" until "ya killed all the sh*t" and it's pretty great.

    Bloodborne stand out to me, even among the Souls games, mainly for its aesthetic, the Victorian Scenery slowly morphing into Lovecraftian Horror as the game goes on, when you kill Rom and start the Blood Moon, making the real horror visible, revealing the Amygdala, terrifying, huge arachnid-like creatures with giant bulbous heads full of eyes and tentacles at their mouths, but the scariest thing about them? Save for three, they just... watch you... not attacking, not acting in violence, just observing, as if perplexed by your ability, you can see them, yet you stand steadfast, ready to continue the hunt. And yes, you do get to fight one in an optional boss fight, and no, it's not hard, not at all, it goes down like a b*tch, still looks cool though.

    You do fight a couple great ones actually, most optional, but one I do want to talk about is The Moon Presence, the true final boss, she's the one who created the Hunters Dream, entrapped Gehrman, and after you kill him, intends to the same to you, but with your Insight from consuming three umbilical cords, you're able to resist, and fight back, killing the nightmare and being reborn as a Great One, finally, able to stop the hunt, for Djura who knows what the hunt really is and opposes it, for Eileen, tasked eternally with killing comrades too far gone, for the people ravaged by blood and transformed, and for Gehrman, finally freed from his never-ending dream, you can end it all, usher in a new age, a new childhood for humanity, without need for hunters, will you? or will you resign yourself to the fleeting sunset? or fall short and take Gehrman's place? Farewell good hunters, may you find your worth in the waking world.    … Expand
  93. Cristiancs100
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    El mejor juego de from software, tiene una dificultad alta pero a la vez engancha, es adictivo y muy buena jugabilidad
  94. patdalefty
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    When it comes to recent From Software games, the difficulty always seems to be one of the most common issues. But rather than describing the game as difficult, it is rather unforgiving and the sense of achievement upon getting to the next lamp or beating the next boss is something that few games apart from the Soulsborne franchise can attain.
    And no matter how difficult certain passages    When it comes to recent From Software games, the difficulty always seems to be one of the most common issues. But rather than describing the game as difficult, it is rather unforgiving and the sense of achievement upon getting to the next lamp or beating the next boss is something that few games apart from the Soulsborne franchise can attain.
    And no matter how difficult certain passages seem, there is always a way through.
    What elevates Bloodborne from the Souls games in my opinion is the unbeatable atmosphere. The gothic setting and Lovecraftian influences across Yharnam and further are simply amazing and you feel like being drawn into the world and even though you may first feel a sense of dread of what might linger around the next corner, you always feel like you want to see more and dive deeper into the world.
    The lore and plot, in true Dark Souls fashion is convoluted and that is also what makes it more intriguing in my opinion. You can find yourself for hours just reading item descriptions and looking for further clues in the world to give meaning to the game, which also leaves room for interpretation, but that's what makes it great.
    Apart from the story, the multitude of weapons and build options for your character makes the game extremely re-playable and, at this point, almost 5 years after release, is still one of my go-to games at any point.
    The pros:
    - The atmosphere is, in my opinion, the best that From Soft attained in a game
    - The gameplay and combat is sharp and to the point.
    - Level design leaves no wishes open. Without spoilering anything, the first area of the game is certainly among the best intro/tutorial areas ever made.
    - In typical From Software fashion, the background score is scarce, apart from a few areas and bosses, but it is well composed and the lack thereof in many parts makes it the more potent.
    - The boss design is variable and contains some of the best (and most challenging) bosses in the Soulsborne series (this review only focuses on the main game bosses, DLC is another review in itself). Especially with the chalice dungeons, you will have some tough nuts to crack and that also makes the game even greater.
    - Re-playability: With many games being a one-and-done, you will still find new things after mutliple playthroughs
    - Great graphics and scenery.
    - Multiplayer works well, even if it is not as much in focus as in the Dark Souls series.

    Cons (albeit not many):
    - The inventory menu is centered around the options button, whereas the touchpad is reserved for gestures and certain non-quick-use item slots. As I use the inventory menu more often (to equip weapons and equip quick-use items into slots) than the touchpad, I would like this reversed. It is sometimes hard while moving to do this when you have large fingers, especially since the game does not pause.
    - The chalice dungeon design, albeit intriguing, can seem repetitive at some points.
    - Travelling between lanterns is not possible. Instead, you have to maneuver through a hub world, which makes sense story wise, however the option of directly warping between lanterns (like between bonfires in Dark Souls) would have been beneficial, as it would save you from an extra loading screen from time to time.

    These cons do not in anyway justify a lower score in my opinion, and I would recommend anyone with a PS4 to get the game and play it.
    An absolute must-play for the PS4.    … Expand
  95. INU4SH4
    Jun 25, 2020
    9
    This is definitely not a very welcoming game for a casual gamer and I remember ragequitting the first time I played it. I'm glad I gave it a second shot and found out one of the greatest Playstation hits and exclusives.

    The thematic and symbolism are superb and it creates a fantastic narrative that is complemented by the incredibly challenging story DLC. The combat is so deep and    This is definitely not a very welcoming game for a casual gamer and I remember ragequitting the first time I played it. I'm glad I gave it a second shot and found out one of the greatest Playstation hits and exclusives.

    The thematic and symbolism are superb and it creates a fantastic narrative that is complemented by the incredibly challenging story DLC. The combat is so deep and definitely surpasses the Dark Souls series. The bleak atmosphere is perfect for the game's difficulty. The game is also not as difficult as it seems at first, you just need to persevere and understand its intricate mechanics.

    Best PS4 exclusive and a must-play for someone looking for a challenge and a brilliant Lovecraftian narrative.    … Expand
  96. SunPraisinMan
    Dec 13, 2020
    9
    Definitely took me a few tries to really get into this game, as this is probably the most unforgiving game in the soulsborne franchise for newbies. But once the combat started to click with me, I ended up loving this game. With its haunting atmosphere and ost, this is going to be a experiences that would be hard to forget
  97. Ophiophagy
    Aug 4, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Hands down the best game fromsoft has ever released. i mean, wow. There was for me a small learning curve, seeing as there is no more block and parry, now it is down to timing the swing to a good ol blunderbuss shot, or pistol/rifle shot. Coop is where it's at. Single Player is completely do-able but the coop is truly king.

    Graphics (on ps4 pro) are quite tasty, they are not perfect, not the best i've ever seen, but a great quality none the less. far above most and under even more.

    controls are great, i never had an issue there. doge, roll, swing, slam, quicksilver your arcane ability should you so choose to run with it (not honestly viable in my own opinion)

    this is a great Victorian era setting, grim-dark and bloody. Weapons can be upgraded with bloodshards-twinbloodshards, blood chunks, blood slabs, blood rocks. its a souls game yet ruled by blood. it differs greatly from the other souls series as you have the chance to regain health in a limited amount and time frame upon taking damage making aggressive and tactile play more forward instead of overtly cautious.

    blood vials can be used to heal yourself and also expanded through arcane runes that can be equipped to your character. gems can be slotted into your weapons to increase stats and even add some attributes such as poison or fire. all beast carry an innate fear of fire!

    there are invasions that will always trigger when you summon in a companion for jolly cooperation.

    (i myself and my friends have found that the small bell or resonance must be rang before the large bell of beckoning. it allows for a faster summoning) you can set passwords to help your friends find you but a good bet is to follow the bell structure i just listed as well as stand in the exact area or as close to it as you can get to allow easier and quicker summoning. you cannot summon once an invader is present (unless they join as your summoning is a success) once one person is summoned as a coop partner (up to 2) the bell ringing woman appears, evil and vile and rings a sinister bell for the denizens of pvp (ewww pvp) i am not a fan at all of pvp i only enjoy coop and helping others, that being said, bloodborne has done it right, find the woman and kill her, she will cease to ring her bell and from that point on, you can continue to summon your friends with no worries, (your large bell will continue to ring unless you silence it, costing 1 insight to ring each bell each time, best to let it continue to ring)

    the enemies are varied, some vile creatures are hidden away, waiting to be discovered, some are in plain sight. all are woefully corrupted.

    i have completed the game so many times i truly have lost count of what NG+ i am on. i know i am past 20 but cannot remember anymore what the number truly is. and yes, with every iteration passed, the enemies grow stronger.

    chalice dungeons where you can gather materials from bosses and worlds (and other dungeons) exist to provide a slight different take. many are repetitive. what is the point? unique weapon variants!

    The visceral counters upon stunned enemies are gruesome and satisfying, combat is easily understood, moderately implemented and once mastered, makes you feel like a true hunter. The more you fight, the more you kill, the more your eyes awaken to the world around you and then, you begin to see the world for what it really is. There is so much depth inside of bloodborne, the story is there, right in-front of your eyes, and yet piecing it together and theorizing on top of it is truly what makes it so enjoyable. i want desperately for a sequel, but I also fear a sequel, this was the first fromsoft game that for me is perfect in every way. I do not know that it is even possible to top it.

    There is an infant crying out... 3 pieces....    … Expand
  98. Vahid_ee
    May 19, 2023
    10
    The details in this game is insane and the gameplay is satisfying as hell. You should search the internet and spend hours after you beat the game to discover details that you may have missed through the game and that’s as satisfying as the game itself
  99. Uchija_Ryder
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    magnifico juego, la atmosfera, los jefes, la historia, esta entre los mejores que he jugado
  100. Megalovirus
    Dec 25, 2021
    10
    Sublime la mejor obra de hidetaka Miyazaki. Sin lugar a dudas es una lastima que sony no permita un remake o un remaster gratis
Page:

Awards & Rankings

3
#3 Best PS4 Game of 2015
1
#1 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2015
9
#9 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2015

Critic Reviews

All reviews »
Metascore
92

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]
See all critic reviews »