Bloodborne

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

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  1. Lotap
    Dec 1, 2018
    10
    Masterpiece. One of very few games I ended more than once. The combat is so addicting, there is so much content, lots of weapons to choose from, every weapon has two forms so you can have your own style of beatings those beasts. Boss fights are incredibly engaging. If you own a PS4, this is a must play.
  2. VikingViktor
    Dec 1, 2018
    10
    Difícil para um caralho! mas viciante ao mesmo tempo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  3. skthegreat
    Nov 29, 2018
    10
    My entire life, since I was 8 years old, I've played video games. Hours and hours across different platforms. I can undoubtedly say Bloodborne is one of the greatest games I've ever played, and I can confidently say that it is one of the greatest games of all time.
    First allow me to get this out the way, the reason I created a Metacritic account in fact. I saw a review where someone    My entire life, since I was 8 years old, I've played video games. Hours and hours across different platforms. I can undoubtedly say Bloodborne is one of the greatest games I've ever played, and I can confidently say that it is one of the greatest games of all time.
    First allow me to get this out the way, the reason I created a Metacritic account in fact. I saw a review where someone claimed the story was weak, and how the ending felt cheap to them. Without delving into spoilers, I assure you, that reviewer is an irredeemable moron. This game has some of the most in-depth lore, story and themes I've ever encountered in a video game. Paragraph long item descriptions oozing with detail about the world, in addition to the subtle implications of a changing game world as the narrative progresses. I don't wish to expose things which should be discovered by the player, so moving onto gameplay, which too, is phenomenal. Dying unfairly is not a thing. Every enemy poses a threat, from the rats in the sewer to the most monstrous abominations the size of buildings. The sounds and movements they make are truly disturbing. Animations are spectacular, hitboxes are perfection, and I have yet to play a game that does atmosphere better. Horror should horrify, and Bloodborne does that. It does it better than every horror movie. It never resorts to jump-scares, yet manages to instill a fear of the unseen and the oncoming. Bloodborne is insidious, and it is the pinnacle of game design. The interconnected architecture of Yharnam, to the labyrinth which is the Forbidden Woods, everything has been laid out in accordance to progression and purpose, suiting both the player and the world of the game. To me it's baffling how someone could think Bloodborne is light on story. It's a shame when people don't understand the depth of this game. I have nearly a 100 hundred hours clocked, and I still have things to do. It just never gets boring. It has a sense of discovery the first time you play it, and the much desired quality of replay-ability. I've never gone out of my way to start a new game plus before.
    If you don't have a ps4, I can recommend buying one just for this game. A true masterpiece. Must play.    … Expand
  4. Scorcher_
    Nov 29, 2018
    10
    Perhaps Miyazaki's greatest work. Bloodborne combines fast Dark Souls-like combat, with great Lovecraftian atmosphere and lore.
  5. akshatsaini11
    Nov 29, 2018
    10
    One of the best PS4 games of all time. A must play game with very hard difficulty. Definitely 10/10.
  6. HDRip
    Nov 27, 2018
    1
    The game is not bad. Optimization is the worst on the PS4. Any movement of the camera is torn. During fights, time and again there are delays. In some places, the game just produces a non-playable slideshow. I do not understand why others do not notice such obvious things.
  7. hockeyplayer
    Nov 26, 2018
    10
    Another masterpiece from Hidetaka Miyazaki!

    Right up there with Demons Souls and Dark Souls!!
  8. almanaga
    Nov 25, 2018
    10
    Не ищите подобного нигде, поскольку такие шедевры только и могут быть экзами!!
  9. dylbertarenas
    Nov 19, 2018
    9
    Once you beat the first boss you will be hooked.
    Can be initially frustrating as progress is hard to come by (took me hours - never had played a souls game), but it is very rewarding.
    Great combat, boss fights, music, voice-acting, atmosphere, lore.
    I think Bloodborne is the best ps4 exclusive game. If you enjoy challenging video games it's a must-try.
  10. GreatestHits
    Nov 18, 2018
    9
    Bloodborne is an amazing, exacting, and exhausting pilgrimage through a gorgeous land that imposes the feeling of approaching the bottom of a descent into madness. Though extended load times and minor frame-rate hitches have an effect on the pacing, it’s otherwise an intensely challenging and rewarding game. There’s an incredible power to unlocking its mysteries, and in succeeding, despiteBloodborne is an amazing, exacting, and exhausting pilgrimage through a gorgeous land that imposes the feeling of approaching the bottom of a descent into madness. Though extended load times and minor frame-rate hitches have an effect on the pacing, it’s otherwise an intensely challenging and rewarding game. There’s an incredible power to unlocking its mysteries, and in succeeding, despite its demand for a pound of your flesh.… Expand
  11. MillersWeeb
    Nov 16, 2018
    10
    Tell me what do you see when you look into my eyes becasue all I have left is the demon deep inside. Evil blood in my veins is the reason I'm alive. Now my darkened heart beats and I know it won't be over when I die.
  12. Leontorres7
    Nov 15, 2018
    10
    Legendary game, play it, this game changed my life for good, all I have for this game is LOVE.
  13. negativeions
    Nov 14, 2018
    4
    I played this game for about 2 hours than I couldn't go on any longer. My eye were hurting so much I felt like vomiting. I did a bit of research and realized that it was most likely due to chromatic aberration. For anyone who doesn't know what that is (google), it's an effect that blurs the image, presumably to make scenes when moving look more cinematic I guess. It's an abomination.I played this game for about 2 hours than I couldn't go on any longer. My eye were hurting so much I felt like vomiting. I did a bit of research and realized that it was most likely due to chromatic aberration. For anyone who doesn't know what that is (google), it's an effect that blurs the image, presumably to make scenes when moving look more cinematic I guess. It's an abomination. Motion blur in general strains my eyes but CA is deadly. It sucks and nobody likes it. It makes everything look like bad. As a dev who wants to have as inclusive an audience as possible it does no good to have force CA in the game. Needs to be an option.

    In any case the game is way too hard. Not fun at all, just rage inducing stress. I can't believe people like this.    … Expand
  14. Beast-Hunter
    Nov 14, 2018
    10
    Bloodborne is definetly FromSoft Opus Magnum
    -World design,atmosphere and Yharnam level of detail is a God's gift,i've never see a game with this atmosphere.
    -Elegant,tactical and addictive system combat -Macabre and Glorious soundtrack,absolutely the best of the series -Unforgivable Bosses and enemies -A lot of replayablity -This game has everything:bosses, great    Bloodborne is definetly FromSoft Opus Magnum
    -World design,atmosphere and Yharnam level of detail is a God's gift,i've never see a game with this atmosphere.
    -Elegant,tactical and addictive system combat
    -Macabre and Glorious soundtrack,absolutely the best of the series
    -Unforgivable Bosses and enemies
    -A lot of replayablity
    -This game has everything:bosses, great gameplay,soundtrack,tremendous world and replayablity.A must play for every gamer    … Expand
  15. HAWKOTHEHAWK3
    Nov 11, 2018
    10
    This game is really good the world pulls you in and its a beatable challange
  16. Darkyrien
    Nov 11, 2018
    8
    Если не считать ББ как часть серии ДС, то она хороша. Но, по факту, она духовный прародитель серии ДС, следовательно, её нужно обозревать с точки зрения DS.
    Это очень плохой DS как и DS2. Но как отдельный продукт, очень хорош.
    Я считаю консоли дерьмом, хоть и имею пс4 и пс3. Они тормозят не игровую индустрию, а фрэймрейт в них. 30 фпс это не серьёзно. Это смешно. Эксклюзивов быть не    Если не считать ББ как часть серии ДС, то она хороша. Но, по факту, она духовный прародитель серии ДС, следовательно, её нужно обозревать с точки зрения DS.
    Это очень плохой DS как и DS2. Но как отдельный продукт, очень хорош.
    Я считаю консоли дерьмом, хоть и имею пс4 и пс3. Они тормозят не игровую индустрию, а фрэймрейт в них. 30 фпс это не серьёзно. Это смешно. Эксклюзивов быть не должно, факт.
    Пк по факту опережает консоли. Но, в консоли есть только один плюс: она, банально удобна.
    По этой причине абсолютно ВСЕ покупают консоли за рубежом. И это смешно. Не продуктивно, но зато удобно. И ради этого делать экзы? Смешно.
    Игра хороша, а вот тенденции экзов убивает очень сильно любую игру. Хоть народ и хавает.    … Expand
  17. Sillence
    Nov 10, 2018
    10
    10/10 isn't enough.

    I cannot find words to describe this game other than to say it is the most rewarding single-player gaming experience I have ever had in my 20 years of avid gaming. Those looking for a low-effort light-hearted experience should look elsewhere. This game is not for everybody, but for those who enjoy this kind of challenge, it is the most perfect game ever made. 11/10 I    10/10 isn't enough.

    I cannot find words to describe this game other than to say it is the most rewarding single-player gaming experience I have ever had in my 20 years of avid gaming. Those looking for a low-effort light-hearted experience should look elsewhere. This game is not for everybody, but for those who enjoy this kind of challenge, it is the most perfect game ever made. 11/10 I truly believe this is the best single-player game ever.    … Expand
  18. Headcore22
    Nov 8, 2018
    10
    Un juego Perfecto¡ el mejor exclusivo de PS4. Quede enamorado de bloodborne, su lore, la sangre y la temática oscura es impresionante, tanto que fue uno de mis platinos favoritos.
  19. DestanyZero
    Nov 7, 2018
    9
    People giving this a low score because its too hard for them. if you are not good at the game you shouldn't give it a score plain and simple.

    Bloodborne,early into this game you can relate very well with the title. Although the lore and story of the game is definitely very mysterious, the main appeal is the combat system. You too afraid to play a game on a high difficulty? Bad luck, you    People giving this a low score because its too hard for them. if you are not good at the game you shouldn't give it a score plain and simple.

    Bloodborne,early into this game you can relate very well with the title. Although the lore and story of the game is definitely very mysterious, the main appeal is the combat system. You too afraid to play a game on a high difficulty? Bad luck, you dont really have much choice here. it is very hard to explain how this makes someone feel especially when you are new to this type of gameplay,it is very intimidating at first as you would expect for a horror/gothic game that has monsters and demons wanting to kill you around every corner. You will be dying in this game quite alot and that also means to the people who claim or feel they have the confidence to go through it quite easily. that is also the appeal in its way,with every death you will learn and adapt,with every hit and every movement the enemy makes you will slowly but surely start to read their movements,doing so you actually do feel like a true hunter.

    You may die....alot,during encounters and even boss encounters. But the draw to it is the sense of accomplishment, yes we all know how much that EA quote cringes us. But in all seriousness,when you actually defeat a boss the feeling you have is definitely that, you feel as if the battle was earned. That you defeating that boss was well deserved and you feel in yourself as if you are getting better and better and more knowledgeable within your journey.

    The more time you invest in the game, the more you improve. this is by no means for everyone and there will be some who just can not bear the learning curve and will stop playing this game from frustration and not being able to adapt and improve that is a given. But for those who really want to test themselves and want to see just how great of a gamer they really are,this is definitely the game to pick up to test your skills,reactions and adaptions.

    You have multiple weapons to choose from and yes you can die very easily and you will...plenty of times, but you too can kill enemies very quickly as well so you are on a even ground here. Although this game might scare some because they may feel hesitant from its difficulty,now when the game is at such a low price i believe you should purchase this and experience this yourself. The first few hours may be frustrating,but with that frustration comes a great sense of accomplishment, it will not only expand your mind from the monsters and demons you encounter,but you too will feel some sort of love for the horror franchise after playing this game,well.....i did at least.

    well worth the money spent. even with the few flaws that are in it, it is well worth your time.    … Expand
  20. Silver_saber
    Nov 6, 2018
    10
    Simply put, one of the best games ever made. The amount of creativity is insane and of really high quality a very much needed fresh experience this is easily the best game of 2015
  21. sent_worki
    Nov 5, 2018
    8
    8.7 (Великолепно)...................ркерекпу...............1111111111111111
  22. Jvbcdtm3
    Nov 4, 2018
    9
    Lore:8.7
    Graphics:9
    Gameplay:9
    Mechanics:10
    Characters:8.8
    Style:8.8
    Sounds:9
    Details:9
    The best souls I ever played
  23. Lewonski
    Nov 3, 2018
    8
    Gráficos : 7/10
    Jogabilidade : 10/10
    História :8/10

    Game alternativo da franquia souls com uma jogabilidade diferente, mas muito boa e divertida, fugindo da monotonia de defender que nem os outros títulos, chefes muito bem feitos e boa historia. Um dos melhores games da franquia souls em minha opinião.
  24. VmsCritic
    Nov 2, 2018
    7
    This is the second game I've played from the studio FROM SOFTWARE, I was a bit dissapointed. After playing Dark Souls 3, a rich and dynamic environment, it made me miss a lot of characteristics in this game. Bloodborne environment is unique: gothic, dark and terrifying. However, the environment and enemies doesn't change much, its much of the same. A few bosses are very good, others notThis is the second game I've played from the studio FROM SOFTWARE, I was a bit dissapointed. After playing Dark Souls 3, a rich and dynamic environment, it made me miss a lot of characteristics in this game. Bloodborne environment is unique: gothic, dark and terrifying. However, the environment and enemies doesn't change much, its much of the same. A few bosses are very good, others not much. The game is very hard, specially at the beginning, but not harder than DK3 or Nioh. One thing that made me very angry: after you end the game, you can't choose between going back to the current history to explore (example - DLC), you're automatically driven to the NG+. In DK3 you're offered this choice. Still, i'm looking forward to play Sekiro in 2019, From Software is an unique studio.… Expand
  25. nnevill
    Nov 2, 2018
    10
    I've started Bloodborne because of challenge and finished because of an awesome story. Must play for each gamer!
  26. canceRnya
    Oct 30, 2018
    10
    Не знаю с чего начать, тут все великолепно: прекрасный лэвэл дизайн, музыка, готичная нэоготика, стильная одежда, и оружие, любой предмет или элемент снаряжэния идеально вписывается. в сэттинг. Да и замечательная викторианская эпоха, заместо скучных лыцалей и их замков. Хотя боссы какие-то однообразные и не сложные, но этот момент был полностью исправлен в диэлси, а обычные враги намногоНе знаю с чего начать, тут все великолепно: прекрасный лэвэл дизайн, музыка, готичная нэоготика, стильная одежда, и оружие, любой предмет или элемент снаряжэния идеально вписывается. в сэттинг. Да и замечательная викторианская эпоха, заместо скучных лыцалей и их замков. Хотя боссы какие-то однообразные и не сложные, но этот момент был полностью исправлен в диэлси, а обычные враги намного сложнее, чем в других частях.
    Из за нее я и полюбил замечательную серию Димонборне, кста. Раньше пытался пройти каждую из частей, причом минимум дважды, но именна Бладпорн заставил меня смотреть на игоры слегка иначе.    … Expand
  27. Gorgus
    Oct 26, 2018
    10
    I love this game. Normally. i dont like games that are frustrating or to hard, but this game has a such good gameplay. I never felt like I died because of bad systems and I always knew why I did. After many hours of playtime I proceeded some Enemies. If you like that kind of game buy it! If not dont do it!
  28. DBM2018
    Oct 26, 2018
    10
    I love FROM. I started with Dark Souls like a lot of people. Bloodborne is the pinnacle of these games in my opinion. The action is faster, smoother, and the addition of guns is a very interesting dynamic to the combat of the Souls universe. The game is paced very well. There's a wide array of enemies, all of which are well designed and feature tough, but fair difficulty. The world is wellI love FROM. I started with Dark Souls like a lot of people. Bloodborne is the pinnacle of these games in my opinion. The action is faster, smoother, and the addition of guns is a very interesting dynamic to the combat of the Souls universe. The game is paced very well. There's a wide array of enemies, all of which are well designed and feature tough, but fair difficulty. The world is well crafted and designed, featuring interesting and original lore. The overall aesthetic of the game is great, clearly inspired by the cosmic horror style of Lovecraft. The art direction is great. I love this world. The RPG mechanics are just as great here as in Dark Souls. The weapons are extremely fun to use, there's room to mess around with different character builds. Get this game if you like interesting, challenging, and rewarding action RPGs. And also make sure to get The Old Hunters expansion because FROM is one of the few devs left who knock it out of the park with great DLC add-ons.… Expand
  29. Digi
    Oct 21, 2018
    9
    Bloodborne, is my favourite game. It's challenging unique gameplay and amazing world makes Bloodborne really special.
  30. Volkstahll
    Oct 21, 2018
    10
    Bloodborne is a solid game and still worth getting in 2018 even if you never played any game of the franchise.
  31. iOS
    Oct 17, 2018
    9
    Bloodborne is an amazing, exacting, and exhausting pilgrimage through a gorgeous land that imposes the feeling of approaching the bottom of a descent into madness. Though extended load times and minor frame-rate hitches have an effect on the pacing, it’s otherwise an intensely challenging and rewarding game. There’s an incredible power to unlocking its mysteries, and in succeeding, despiteBloodborne is an amazing, exacting, and exhausting pilgrimage through a gorgeous land that imposes the feeling of approaching the bottom of a descent into madness. Though extended load times and minor frame-rate hitches have an effect on the pacing, it’s otherwise an intensely challenging and rewarding game. There’s an incredible power to unlocking its mysteries, and in succeeding, despite its demand for a pound of your flesh.… Expand
  32. BonkTrap
    Oct 16, 2018
    8
    This is dark souls with double speed and no shield. Need i say more? The gothic setting is very cool and the bosses are cool and give a good challenge (most of them). The only downside is the performance which i WILL remove points for since i can't play on pc to get better performance. By far, the only exclusive i consider worth getting a ps4 for
  33. SplitMind
    Oct 11, 2018
    6
    While there is much hype around Bloodborne, especially due to the difficulty, once the novelty wore off I found the game slightly tedious, repetitive and protracted.

    The graphics are pretty good and the gothic atmosphere is excellent. My issue is that it becomes one-dimensional without much variety in colour palettes other than the sky. I get that is supposed to be a dark, gothic game,    While there is much hype around Bloodborne, especially due to the difficulty, once the novelty wore off I found the game slightly tedious, repetitive and protracted.

    The graphics are pretty good and the gothic atmosphere is excellent. My issue is that it becomes one-dimensional without much variety in colour palettes other than the sky. I get that is supposed to be a dark, gothic game, but some variety could still have helped. The architecture of the buildings is fantastic, but the lack of colour literally tars them all with the same brush.

    The story here is odd. You can pretty much delve as deep as you like into the lore or ignore it for the gameplay. I did like this choice but even when you want to learn more about the story it's rather opaque and obfuscated.

    The gameplay is the heart of this game, and where I have the most mixed feelings. Yes, it CAN be hard, but not necessarily. A lot of it comes down to the usual observing patterns of attack, looking for an opening and exploiting a weakness. No matter how far I seemed to level up, my character could be killed in just a few hits, which whilst challenging was also counter-intuitive to the purpose of levelling up. I found myself looking up YouTube guides far too often when I should have been playing and enjoying the game. You can summon for help if you are online which is also a nice way to balance out the difficult but it detracts from the experience a bit.

    It's not often I say this but I think Bloodborne may actually be TOO long. After about 2/3 to 3/4 of the game I was sick of it and wanted it to be over. Everything had become patterned and the difficulty spikes became cheaper and more annoying rather than challenging. So called 'hardcore' players seem to adore this game, and for the first half of the game I'd agree, but as it progressed it became a subject of vanity and masochism.

    Don't be put off by difficulty. Just be prepared to invest time and learn how to play it properly. If that still appeals to you then you have a very decent game at a decent price these days.    … Expand
  34. TredZ
    Oct 7, 2018
    1
    I tested this game because it was with the psn plus and the high score from this site.

    What a deception. This is not a game for me. This is a game for punishment, try, die, retry and re-die and more and more difficult because you lose your used items after dying. The story is absent, you start the game you know nothing, you have to find the "tutorial". The attacks are hazardous,    I tested this game because it was with the psn plus and the high score from this site.

    What a deception.

    This is not a game for me. This is a game for punishment, try, die, retry and re-die and more and more difficult because you lose your used items after dying.
    The story is absent, you start the game you know nothing, you have to find the "tutorial".
    The attacks are hazardous, slow.

    If you like boss and patterns, with no story, learn everything by heart to beat the boss, then this is surely a game for you.    … Expand
  35. OberiousLocke
    Oct 3, 2018
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I know the souls games. I know their reputation. I finally got to play Bloodborne through PS Now, because forced exclusivity can and should really just die off, and while I have my nitpicks with Dark souls 1 and Dark Souls 2, I finally know why Dark Souls 3 is so **** terrible. While they were off letting the B Team make DkS 2, A Team was off with Miyazaki making Bloodborne, and in turn, the game they would later reskin and sell as Dark Souls 3.

    I thought people were exaggerating when they said that Dark Souls 3 was a shameless copy paste of Bloodborne. Dark Souls 2 might have been lackluster compared to Dark Souls 1, but they aren't stupid.

    I swear to Christ I have never been more wrong about anything else ever. In Dark Souls 3, dodging is overpowered and blocking is nigh on useless because of the mistake that are poise stabs. In Bloodborne, dodging is overpowered because blocking isn't the focus of the game.

    In Bloodborne, there are monsters that you'll encounter only a few hours into the game that can and will stunlock you to death without a chance to evade or counter attack. In Dark Souls 3, the same thing applies because of how they botched poise.

    I could go on, but I won't, because the key thing that makes Rolling good and blocking bad in Bloodborne was stripped from Dark Souls 3 with no compensation, and that is the rally system.

    In Bloodborne when you get smacked, if you smack back you recover health to a point, which incentives aggressive play and frequent dodging, while leaving blocking useless. This compensates for the fact that assuming you're not stunlocked into oblivion, enemies can knock off huge chunks of your health in a single hit.

    In Dark Souls 3, enemies can still stunlock you within an inch of your life, deal massive damage with each hit/homing grab attack, have seemingly endless combos sometimes, and there is **** all you can do except chug some estus. Out of estus? Time to retreat and start over or eat **** my friend!

    However what Bloodborne does well compared to Dark Souls 3 still doesn't make it all that great. The best example that most players would know from pretty early on is Henryk. In the Central Yharnam, you meet Eileen the Crow, who depending on choices will make another appearance in the Cathedral Ward, who tells you about an Old Hunter gone mad named Henryk, saying that she has some business with him, as she is the hunter of hunters.

    If you make the annoying run from the Central Yharnam/Great Bridge lamp back to the boss room of Father Gascoigne, you'll find Eileen fighting with Henryk. Of course you know it isn't going to be easy, you expect that, right?

    Instead of a decent challenge, you get what is essentially a boss fight with:

    *A boss with a massive amount of health
    *A boss who can knock off up to an entire half of your health in a single blow
    *Can (and does) spam the Hunters Pistol weapon up to 3-5 times in a row with no warning until you've been hit at least once, and can take out up to a third of your health in one hit.
    *Also never runs out of bullets

    Keep in mind, this is within the first few hours of the game if you're quick. I had a +3 Saw Cleaver and was Lv25-27.

    The kicker is, do you want the platinum trophy, or even the Caryll Oath rune you get for completing her questline? Then there is one thing I forgot to mention on those bullet points

    *Eileen, in the fight with Henryk, does practically no damage and is made of tissue paper.

    You know what that means? Make one slip up, and your chance at platinum is over for that entire playthrough, and you're stuck until NG+ or you restart the game.

    Now, TO BE FAIR, if you die against Henryk if Eileen is dead (and you will, unless you vastly outlevel him) she will drop the badge that allows you to get her gear from the Messengers. That's cold comfort of course, if like a normal person might, you form a bond with the few friendly beings you meet in the game and value helping them and completing their quest lines.

    Overall, it's fun, if not the flavor of unfair that FromSoft has seemed to take to after Dark Souls 1. It's better than Dark Souls 3, which isn't say much, really, but still good.    … Expand
  36. tomvs123
    Oct 3, 2018
    9
    What this game does better than any previous game is atmosphere. It wonderfully portrays its atmosphere of lovecraftian horror through its art style, world, music, characters, dialogue, voice acting, and vague story. It starts out strong and somehow manages to get even better by the end of the game.

    I'd actually find myself sitting for half an hour or so, in the starting area, just    What this game does better than any previous game is atmosphere. It wonderfully portrays its atmosphere of lovecraftian horror through its art style, world, music, characters, dialogue, voice acting, and vague story. It starts out strong and somehow manages to get even better by the end of the game.

    I'd actually find myself sitting for half an hour or so, in the starting area, just talking to the doll and being immersed the the world. The voice acting for the doll is incredible and the rarity of her lines makes them all the better.

    Besides that, the gameplay is simplified over the Dark Souls counterparts. This is good for me, since it gives me more time to focus on the world rather than trying to optimize gear.

    It's also a bit less difficult than Dark Souls to me, although that may be because I was so compelled to see the rest of the world, that I just naturally became better.

    The only downsides to me is that it feels a bit too video-gamey at points, with enemies who are apparently just lined up in places, waiting for you to do video game stuff (combat) with them. The story is also just a bit too vague, requiring you to read loads of item descriptions, after collecting hard-to-find items. Some of those descriptions are much more important than others. I found it was much easier to just read a wiki externally from the game. Giving options to keep this experience in-game would have been better.

    Overall, I'd say it's the best atmospheric game to date. It's a must play if you like dark atmospheres and you're prepared for the challenging combat.    … Expand
  37. lingkarusak
    Sep 30, 2018
    10
    This game is masterpiece. The environment design is amazing, the bosses and enemies design are terrifying, and one thing i really love from this game is the MUSIC !! Wow! I love horror things and this game blend horror and RPG game. No doubt for the combat motion. This game know how to deliver the combat experience. The story is interesting, really interesting, make me want to search theThis game is masterpiece. The environment design is amazing, the bosses and enemies design are terrifying, and one thing i really love from this game is the MUSIC !! Wow! I love horror things and this game blend horror and RPG game. No doubt for the combat motion. This game know how to deliver the combat experience. The story is interesting, really interesting, make me want to search the lore. Now i'm playing the new game plus and still going.
    Please make the Bloodborne 2, Miyazaki-san !!!!    … Expand
  38. AgentTurkey
    Sep 16, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's time to film Bloodborne. I think the film will be as great a masterpiece as this video game. The game is great, I spent more than 300 hours after it and I did not get bored. I want to either New Dlc or Bloodborne 2. When you spend time with Bloodborne, this game seems so short for you. My score is the same as for many 100/100.… Expand
  39. ninjagaidenfan2
    Sep 14, 2018
    10
    AMAZING you need to pick this up !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  40. Denitriox
    Sep 14, 2018
    10
    the gameplay of this game is very addictive, like the saga dark souls
    in addition to its incredible artistic design and its magnificent soundtrack
    the story in my opinion is better than the Dark Souls
    the weakest point is perhaps the little variety of weapons, suits or armor
    compared to the Souls saga but in bloodborne all the weapons that it has
    they do justice to the game 10/10
  41. musthyzz
    Sep 12, 2018
    10
    For all the users and ... *cough... critics who gave this game a bad or mediocre score:

    Git gud.
  42. WoshW
    Sep 5, 2018
    10
    Bloodborne quickly became one of my favorite games of all time. It has got a beautifully made world, genial soundtrack and gameplay is also great.
    Someone could say that the game has no story but that's totally not true. It has got rich lore, which is inspired by the work of H. P. Lovecraft.
  43. adrewtoremember
    Aug 23, 2018
    10
    Take the deeply challenging, and rewarding style that From Software has become synonymous with in recent years, inject it with major Lovecraftian horror elements, and an increase in the pace of combat, and you are left with Bloodborne, one of the paramount experiences on the PS4.

    You take control of a customized hunter tasked with one thing, "Seek the Paleblood." With that you are    Take the deeply challenging, and rewarding style that From Software has become synonymous with in recent years, inject it with major Lovecraftian horror elements, and an increase in the pace of combat, and you are left with Bloodborne, one of the paramount experiences on the PS4.

    You take control of a customized hunter tasked with one thing,

    "Seek the Paleblood."

    With that you are thrust into the savage, gothic city of Yharnam. In my journey, I spent time piecing together the lore from one of the greatest settings in a modern game. Learning about the connections of major characters and factions in the universe was nearly as rewarding as the combat.

    Speaking of combat, those familiar with From Software titles know that rushing into a fight will nearly always end in tragedy. However, in Bloodborne the new combat system, which focuses on parries and dodging, enables a high risk, high reward style of gameplay to be adopted.

    The city of Yharnam holds countless numbers of all manners of horrors to encounter in your journey, with the city slowly going more insane as the story progresses. The amount of enemy variety in the game should be applauded, with each new area you explore usually housing new enemy types that require new strategies to be adopted in order to overcome. Memorable bosses have become a staple of From Software games, and Bloodborne is no different. Boss types can be slow and crushingly strong, spell slingers, to lightning fast and able to catch you in a combo, with no 2 bosses feeing the same.

    All in all, I did not find this title as difficult as others in the From Software library due to my specific play style and preferences. Between the gorgeous world, grotesque and intriguing enemies, memorable bosses, and deep lore steeped in Lovecraftian influence, this game is a must play if you own a PS4.    … Expand
  44. Videogame21
    Aug 23, 2018
    9
    A jaw dropping experience and a masterpiece on almost every level. Bloodborne offers a satisfying and visceral combat system, a mysterious and deep story, an extremely detailed world and a vast arsenal of weapons and armour. Without a doubt one of the best playstation exclusives.
  45. Archound
    Aug 9, 2018
    10
    Excellent, addictive gameplay. Bloodborne offers a unique, indirect story telling approach, which perfectly suits it's lovecraftian lore. Simply put, it is one of the best games ever made.
  46. raskin_oleg
    Aug 8, 2018
    9
    Great game. In my opinion it is best souls-type game. Some locations is not so interest as can be.
  47. SKSK
    Aug 8, 2018
    8
    yet to come -----------------------------------------------------------------
  48. balding
    Aug 5, 2018
    9
    Yharnam, hogar de la vieja sangre donde los cazadores se adentran hasta en los más recondidos lugares de la ciudad con tal de poner fin a una plaga que convierte a sus ciudadanos en bestias sedientas de sangre y putrefacción. ¿Crees que puedes sobrevivir en el intento? Sólo tu paciencia lo demostrará. Un juego brillante en todos los sentidos
  49. p1menta
    Jul 30, 2018
    10
    what a game. my god, this is superb.
    i actually thought about giving "only" 9 stars, because of few endings, a bit of pieces of lores with no explaining etc., but nothing is bad enough to take off the glory of this **** this game is absurd. i started the game getting angry, not just because of the difficulty or because i couldn't get the hang of it nd stuff like that, i guess i only wasnt    what a game. my god, this is superb.
    i actually thought about giving "only" 9 stars, because of few endings, a bit of pieces of lores with no explaining etc., but nothing is bad enough to take off the glory of this **** this game is absurd. i started the game getting angry, not just because of the difficulty or because i couldn't get the hang of it nd stuff like that, i guess i only wasnt getting the game, but still, i couldnt stop playing and i got more and more involved, and today, 3 weeks later, i finished it loving it so much i cant believe.
    while trying to get to know it better i stumped upon heyzeus videos and streams and a specific one (the lore run) and the passion is now at its peak.
    the story is awesome and even tho you cant really understand all of it on the first run (but who can play this only once?) it will definetly get you.
    the number and complexity of wepons is just plain perfect, and what can one say about the graphics and the **** level(s) design? man the **** is brutal. its all so **** perfect and well thought. i know PS4 have a lot of good looking games, but i think i never spent so much time standing still just looking around [the skies, come on, the skies on this game].
    i literally just finished playing , so i'm over excited, but the game made this to me, so it already has its merits
    oh, and by the way: got the game for free on PSN. the R$129 i paid last year (paid fearing i was doing something stupid) is already hell well paid, i'm excited for having to pay the amount again in some months    … Expand
  50. hiltong55
    Jul 26, 2018
    7
    So let me start by saying that this is not generally the kind of game I usually enjoy playing so I guess my opinion is coming from an outsiders perspective to the genre. After getting through the initial learning curve I did find myself really getting into and enjoying many of the defining gameplay elements that make Bloodborne the highly regarded title that it has come to be.

    Let's    So let me start by saying that this is not generally the kind of game I usually enjoy playing so I guess my opinion is coming from an outsiders perspective to the genre. After getting through the initial learning curve I did find myself really getting into and enjoying many of the defining gameplay elements that make Bloodborne the highly regarded title that it has come to be.

    Let's start with the two things about the game I loved. First, the combat system. This is what melee style combat should be like in any game of this style. Difficult to master but feels very rewarding once you do. I liked how all the weapons felt unique (although my favorite was the ax because of its range). Your sidearm (if you used correctly) can be used to set up perry attacks which become vital later on in the game when you take on tougher enemies. Second, the enemies. There are so many different kinds of enemies and they all have unique combat styles. I found myself pausing every time I came across a new enemy solely due to the fact that I had no idea how they were going to attack me. In addition to the great grunt style enemies, the bosses are great as well. The art design of each boss is very unique and they all look terrifying. Also, not one of them is a pushover. They feel like actual bosses.

    Some other things that I would like to point out that are positives in my opinion. The atmosphere. It really has that gothic look and feel. The game's artwork looks great and if you are into this time early Victorian period (I am not) I could see how you could easily fall in love with this world. Also, I really liked how the game did not punish you by allowing you to pick up items even after you items on hand count was full. They just go into your stash in the hunter's dream (took me a while to figure that out because I'm an idiot). Lastly, I appreciated the fact that you could call on other players to get through a tough boss. Helps with the very sluggish pace that the game can present to players like me.

    Now let's get to the stuff that people like me who are not into this style and genre did not enjoy. Wholly crap is this game tough to figure out at first. Now I will be the first to complain if I feel like a game is holding your hand but boy does this game take that type of complaint to heart. If you new to this genre and style I highly suggest at least looking at some sort of tips for beginners guide on this game or you are going to be very lost and confused. I know many people who told me they couldn't figure out how to get past the first beast in the clinic (I did at least figure this out on my own). Just maybe a tad (no more though) of guidance would be helpful to new players. Next, despite what I have read in other reviews I found this game to have many bugs that (although many did help me) took away from the great combat action and allowed me to win via bs glitches. For example, the first fight or second in my case with Father Gascoigne he got stuck behind a dam railing in one of the corners and we could not attack each other via melee. I had to shoot him and thankfully I had enough ammo. This happened multiple time later in the game and allowed me to win and sometimes lose due to unpolished environments and enemy AI. Last and to me the most killer negative to me was the lack of a captivating story. Now I understand that a story is not really what this game is going for but for players like me, I need something more captivating than what this game gives us. You are just thrown into this world with little explanation and you finish with even less explanation as to why you did what you did.

    This game is definitely worth a try if you have never played a game like this but I do not see it bringing in a new audience of people like myself. It is definitely a love letter to the already established audience. I got through the main storyline and I think that is enough for me but I can easily see how someone who gets invested in this world could rate this game an 8 or 9. For me it is a 7. I liked it but did not fall in love with it. 7/10 good game for players like me.    … Expand
  51. Goalzzz
    Jul 24, 2018
    10
    quite possibly among the greatest game of all time, for those who are fan of DS1 and DS2 will love it. This game has amazing boss fights, great boss fights and dark atmosphere. I loved this game a lot but unlike dark souls people must master the dodge and gun shots to evade enemies to perform critical combos. So far I finished the game in 50 hours and loved every second of the game.
  52. Revoltado
    Jul 22, 2018
    0
    Pior jogo do gênero, não consegui ver os pontos positivos que algumas pessoas veem..
    - existem apenas dois escudos que não tem utilidade nenhuma, o jogo prioriza a evasiva e o parry que são milimetricamente cronometrados, se errar leva dano fenomenal, ou morre.
    - check points muito distantes uns dos outros, mesmo o jogo possuindo milhões de atalhos quando se morre tem que voltar de    Pior jogo do gênero, não consegui ver os pontos positivos que algumas pessoas veem..
    - existem apenas dois escudos que não tem utilidade nenhuma, o jogo prioriza a evasiva e o parry que são milimetricamente cronometrados, se errar leva dano fenomenal, ou morre.
    - check points muito distantes uns dos outros, mesmo o jogo possuindo milhões de atalhos quando se morre tem que voltar de longe, junto a um sistema de teleporte horrível.
    - para pessoas que morrem de mais o jogo obriga a farmar até poções de recuperação de hp.
    - sistema mágico péssimo, quase inexistente.
    - 99,99% das armas de fogo tem damage ridiculamente baixo.
    - a velocidade do jogo, ataques, evasivas... muitos dizem que é a melhor parte do jogo, pois eu digo que é a pior, tudo é muito cronometrado feito apenas para jogadores sem vida própria e não para jogadores casuais (como eu).
    - inimigos insuportáveis, tem um que só por você ficar em seu campo de visão o seu personagem já toma dano + status....
    O jogo é um lixo, feito apenas para jogadores fanáticos... joguei platinei e DESINSTALEI. Foi o único do gênero que eu nem quis jogar o new game + e nem criar outra personagem.    … Expand
  53. OHaterDoRevisor
    Jul 19, 2018
    8
    Esse é um jogo com uma historia riquissima,Gameplay muito bem feita com mecânicas muito bem trabalhadas,Soundtracks muito bem trabalhadas com letras em latim de fundo, Quem analisa esse jogo negativamente geralmente não analisa o jogo em si, e sim leva em conta as suas próprias opiniões, e não é assim que se analisa um jogo, mesmo não tendo gostado do jogo deve se levar em consideração asEsse é um jogo com uma historia riquissima,Gameplay muito bem feita com mecânicas muito bem trabalhadas,Soundtracks muito bem trabalhadas com letras em latim de fundo, Quem analisa esse jogo negativamente geralmente não analisa o jogo em si, e sim leva em conta as suas próprias opiniões, e não é assim que se analisa um jogo, mesmo não tendo gostado do jogo deve se levar em consideração as mecânicas do jogo, historia , soundtracks e personagens/bosses. Então se é pra afundar a reputação do jogo com analises porcas é melhor não analisar, guarde pra você, pois se analisa o jogo com base em suas noções do universo do jogo.

    *Soundtrack: 9/10, Tem algumas que não são tão bem trabalhadas quanto outras, o que causa um desequilibrio na analise, mas nada muito grave, pois as soundtracks que são dos bosses principais são lindas.

    *Construção dos personagens/Bosses, ou seja a Historia do jogo em si: 10/10 , o jogo, a construção dos personagens é muito bem feita com uma historia riquissima, até mesmo o inimigo mais aleatorio tem uma historia profunda e na maioria das vezes, tragica....

    *Mecânicas: 7/10 , dou essa analise pois tem vezes em que a camera do jogo de atrapalha pois a camera fica um pouco pra cima do personagem o que causa uma colisão da camera com a parede da area, o que demora pra se estabilizar, o que as vezes causa sua morte.
    *O rolamento é bem feito, *o sistema de parry as vezes você acerta ele mas ao pular pra frente para tentar acertar o viceral seu personagem da um hit que faz com que o parry seja inutilizado.
    *O sistema de ataques do jogo salva bastante nesse aspecto, pois é muito bem feito.    … Expand
  54. milero91
    Jul 17, 2018
    10
    A true classic. I cannot quite explain the feeling I got when first exploring the opening "level", the pure elation of completing my first ever "souls" boss after 2 and half hours. Those moments were some of the strongest I've had in gaming since being a kid (and that's mostly nostalgia). I then played the game coop with a friend and ended up platinuming it in about 2 weeks. Almost 2 yearsA true classic. I cannot quite explain the feeling I got when first exploring the opening "level", the pure elation of completing my first ever "souls" boss after 2 and half hours. Those moments were some of the strongest I've had in gaming since being a kid (and that's mostly nostalgia). I then played the game coop with a friend and ended up platinuming it in about 2 weeks. Almost 2 years later I revisted it and decided to take on every boss solo and try a new build. both were truly special experiences and I can see my revisiting this game time and time again… Expand
  55. Richard1766
    Jul 13, 2018
    10
    Bloodborne is the best PS4 exclusive,
    This game is smart in all aspects, I fell in love with the bloodborne from the first second of the game,
    Best soundtrack, EXCELLENT lvl design, all locations are somehow connected to each other, bosses in the game, as in all souls games, as a separate art form.
    This game is absolutely worth your money and your time invested in it
  56. Vankip
    Jul 12, 2018
    10
    For me, this is the best exclusive that Sony can offer on PS4. Best game of 2015
  57. DrZomboid
    Jul 11, 2018
    8
    Very unique but not best Souls game. Game is huge but main story is too short.
  58. jrdnnn
    Jul 11, 2018
    10
    My favourite PS4 game by a mile, and safely in my top 5 videogame experiences ever, Bloodborne is a masterpiece. The gothic world, the multi-faceted story, the rich combat system, the music, the level design, the horror elements, the RPG elements, the weapons, the boss designs, the atmosphere...everything is top notch. This is a game that has insurmountable effort poured into itsMy favourite PS4 game by a mile, and safely in my top 5 videogame experiences ever, Bloodborne is a masterpiece. The gothic world, the multi-faceted story, the rich combat system, the music, the level design, the horror elements, the RPG elements, the weapons, the boss designs, the atmosphere...everything is top notch. This is a game that has insurmountable effort poured into its production and I really don't think I can fault it. It's perhaps a little alienating to new fans, but this is true throughout all of From Software's games - the rewards within far outweigh the learning curve, and once you're comfortable, you're engrossed. I spent so much time reading up extra bits of lore in this game, and it occupied so much of my free time even outside playtime - a mark of a fantastic game.

    Of course, this game comes with the Souls series seal of approval in the challenge section but to be honest, this game is much more manageable than Dark Souls 1 and 3 in the respect that I think there are no unfair bosses. I managed to defeat every single boss (main game, DLC and optional), perhaps after many attempts, but always managed. It nails the "tough but fair" epithet. Some bosses are BRUTAL, and not necessarily all at the end. There's always a chance to strengthen yourself, learn the enemies' patterns, and come back victorious to feel pure ecstasy when you overcome a once-impossible task.

    I cannot recommend this game enough, and cannot overstate how much more there is to it than meets the eye. Small character side-quests provide emotion, extra boss fights provide more backstory, more level areas provide environmental expansion, and the entire package comes in a tight, bloodied, black gothic bow. The most complete videogame experience I've had this generation, mostly thanks to the astounding DLC - this is how you do additional content for games. The DLC rounds of the deep lore of the series so nicely and is essential to play, hosting 3 of the best bosses in the entire game.

    Beginning NG+ ASAP.    … Expand
  59. DreamEaglr
    Jul 9, 2018
    9
    Словами не передать, насколько эта игра хороша. В ней есть все: Челлендж игроку, великолепная работа художников и композиторов, гениальное построение локаций, огромный и бесшовный мир с множеством секретов, идеально отточенная игровая механика, сложный сюжет(что довольно неожиданно для студии FromSoft) с неожиданными поворотами и последующим выносом мозга играющего и как всегда богатыйСловами не передать, насколько эта игра хороша. В ней есть все: Челлендж игроку, великолепная работа художников и композиторов, гениальное построение локаций, огромный и бесшовный мир с множеством секретов, идеально отточенная игровая механика, сложный сюжет(что довольно неожиданно для студии FromSoft) с неожиданными поворотами и последующим выносом мозга играющего и как всегда богатый лор.

    Отдельного упоминания достойно дополнение к игре под названием:

    The Old Hunters

    Могу лишь сказать, что это самое впечатляющее дополнение к играм, которое я когда-либо видел. Само дополнение огромное и может претендовать чуть ли не на полноценную игру(особенно, если бы издателем была EA), несмотря на то что цена у него довольно таки маленькая.

    Bloodborne - огромный рывок для From Software и одна из главных игр для Playstation 4    … Expand
  60. Endomorfismo
    Jul 5, 2018
    10
    Otra obra maestra de miyazaki que mejora incluso mas la jugabilidad y la imersión.
  61. Kirgis1337
    Jun 28, 2018
    10
    Я, конечно, дико извиняюсь, но как этот пажилой BLOODBORNE в плане сэкса, мм? Не брикается? Да, не брикается.
  62. network_scroll
    Jun 20, 2018
    10
    Время игры: 40 часов
    Примечание: пройдена полностью, дополнение Old Hunters (кроме 2 боссов)
  63. SOLIDSNAKEN64
    Jun 14, 2018
    9
    I have been hesitant to get this game just because I have heard the level of difficulty was way hard. I received it free through ps+ and I happy that I gave it a shot because its one of the most rewarding games I have ever played. Even though it is deliberately brutal and I died more times then I could count, I never gave up and kept practicing. With bosses I struggled with I just keptI have been hesitant to get this game just because I have heard the level of difficulty was way hard. I received it free through ps+ and I happy that I gave it a shot because its one of the most rewarding games I have ever played. Even though it is deliberately brutal and I died more times then I could count, I never gave up and kept practicing. With bosses I struggled with I just kept trying or went and leveled up a bit and came back to kick ass (FU you Rom by the way). I pretty much discovered all areas of the game that I could and did some chalice dungeons before beating the final boss. The world and environment, atmosphere of yharnam is awesome I enjoyed the setting emensly. The games controls are tight and very responsive. The music and sounds are top notch. I didn't get to play this dlc but thinking about picking it up for new game +. My only real complaint was I wish there was more story because it seems like there's a lot of lore that we don't get to learn. I'm looking forward to if they release a bloodborne 2, might have to go try out dark souls while I wait.… Expand
  64. VETRA
    Jun 14, 2018
    6
    Bloodborne, exclusivo de ps4, en mi opinion sincera muy sobrevalorado, al igual que la saga souls. Esta bien, no es mal juego, lo mejor sin duda la ambientación, tiene muchos problemas tecnicos, no muy buena jugabilidad, caidas de fps, disfrutable pero no es el juego de 10.
  65. Karatekickface
    Jun 10, 2018
    10
    One of the greatest games anyone will ever play. This review is late to the party but I had to give this bad boy a 10. Keep it up From Software. I put at least 200 hours into this game since it came out . Enough to make a box boy buy a PlayStation. Just and absolutely beautiful game the game play is smooth and the pvp has way less cheese than the souls games which I also love. But youOne of the greatest games anyone will ever play. This review is late to the party but I had to give this bad boy a 10. Keep it up From Software. I put at least 200 hours into this game since it came out . Enough to make a box boy buy a PlayStation. Just and absolutely beautiful game the game play is smooth and the pvp has way less cheese than the souls games which I also love. But you can’t drop anything to other players so yeah no tinker bells with one shot cheese. If you enjoy gaming and you haven’t played this game yet. I recommend you treat yo self.… Expand
  66. Henriquez94
    Jun 6, 2018
    9
    El mejor exclusivo que tiene PS4, una nueva IP, una historia gloriosa, magnifica, con un loreplay de 10.
    Debes jugarlo, asi de sensillo.
    Historia o lore: 10/10 Soundtrack: 10/10 Contenido secundario: 10/10 todas las quests completamente magnifico, rejugable. Graficamente: Lastimosamente fromsoftware no se destaca por el apartado visual, pero luce muy bien, al menos lo que un PS4 puede    El mejor exclusivo que tiene PS4, una nueva IP, una historia gloriosa, magnifica, con un loreplay de 10.
    Debes jugarlo, asi de sensillo.
    Historia o lore: 10/10
    Soundtrack: 10/10
    Contenido secundario: 10/10 todas las quests completamente magnifico, rejugable.
    Graficamente: Lastimosamente fromsoftware no se destaca por el apartado visual, pero luce muy bien, al menos lo que un PS4 puede mover.

    Mi nota es un 9.5, la nota mas alta que he puesto, al juego que para mi es el mejor de esta generacion, por su frescura, en cuanto a lore, otra joya mas de fromsoftware en ese basto universo souls, lo unico en lo que no estoy de acuerdo es en DLC.

    Saludos.    … Expand
  67. MammaSwine
    Jun 4, 2018
    10
    More aggressive and frenetic combat compared to DS, a PERFECT art direction, less but extremely inspired weapons make Bloodborne the most solid Souls like experience before my eyes. I give it a 10 out of 10 because really this is stunning, but it’s not without its problems: forced return to Hunter’s Dream without the possibility to rest on the lantern is a bad QoL downgrade, and the gameMore aggressive and frenetic combat compared to DS, a PERFECT art direction, less but extremely inspired weapons make Bloodborne the most solid Souls like experience before my eyes. I give it a 10 out of 10 because really this is stunning, but it’s not without its problems: forced return to Hunter’s Dream without the possibility to rest on the lantern is a bad QoL downgrade, and the game possesses few frame rate and camera issues. It’s HANDS DOWN a MUST HAVE for EVERY owner of a PS4, period.… Expand
  68. Darioplay92
    May 28, 2018
    9
    Bloodborne es un videojuego que roza la perfección, tanto su diseño de niveles como su ambientación Gótica es de las cosas más detallistas que se han creado nunca en un videojuego, la ciudad de Yharnam, tiene tantos detalles en sus escenarios que roza lo enfermizo, tanto la propia arquitectura del juego, como los NPC´s, y las descripciones de los objetos, nos cuentan la historia del juego,Bloodborne es un videojuego que roza la perfección, tanto su diseño de niveles como su ambientación Gótica es de las cosas más detallistas que se han creado nunca en un videojuego, la ciudad de Yharnam, tiene tantos detalles en sus escenarios que roza lo enfermizo, tanto la propia arquitectura del juego, como los NPC´s, y las descripciones de los objetos, nos cuentan la historia del juego, la historia bebe mucho de los libros de Lovecraft, y la mezcla entre ese estilo Gotico y Lovecraft combina tan bien que resulta perfecto, los jefes del juego aprietan pero no ahogan, una vez combates un poco contra ellos no resultan tan complicados, aunque hay algunos jefes opcionales que son un verdadero dolor de muelas por su dificultad, el juego es más lineal y no tiene tantas clases para escoger como los juegos de la saga Souls, por lo que eso limita la rejugabilidad con otras builds, aun así, el juego de por si solo, es una obra maestra digna de estar a la altura del Primer Dark Souls y en mi opinión es indispensable de jugar para todo aquel que sea amante de la saga souls.… Expand
  69. strollbeltMX
    May 24, 2018
    9
    es un reto pasarlo, los boss son mas difíciles que en demosouls en mi opinión, me gusta el diseño gótico que tiene el ambiente y sus boss son perfectos.
  70. andrei12kudmen
    May 22, 2018
    10
    Oh, i love this game. This is the best ps4 game. Best souls like game. Its Sony masterpiece.
  71. Edgard86
    May 22, 2018
    10
    Perfeito. Melhor jogo da geração para mim. Jogabilidade ótima. Ambientação de cair o queixo.
    Trilha sonora épica.
    PSN da Platina: Edgard_ _ _5
  72. ChikiyoWolf
    May 19, 2018
    9
    What a great exclusive! One of the most addictive games that I ever played.
  73. njja02
    May 15, 2018
    10
    As close to perfect you can get. Besides the frame-rate everything about this game is absolutely phenomenal. It's my current favorite game ever made.
  74. josei1985
    May 12, 2018
    9
    Un sistema de combate que es pura delicia. Los enemigos que te vas encontrando pueden llegar a ser más duros que la mayor parte de jefes finales, cosa que me ha defraudado un poco. Quitando tres, el resto los he matado o a la primera o a la cuarta o quinta ocasión y su diseño psá. Pero es que el combate es el todo en este juego. De lo mejor a lo que se puede jugar.

    P.D. Hay un enemigo    Un sistema de combate que es pura delicia. Los enemigos que te vas encontrando pueden llegar a ser más duros que la mayor parte de jefes finales, cosa que me ha defraudado un poco. Quitando tres, el resto los he matado o a la primera o a la cuarta o quinta ocasión y su diseño psá. Pero es que el combate es el todo en este juego. De lo mejor a lo que se puede jugar.

    P.D. Hay un enemigo que de dos golpes te lo cargas pero que te quita casi toda la vida si te acercas a él. Una locura.    … Expand
  75. freddyb
    May 11, 2018
    10
    Truly an amazing game... Is it hard? yes. Is it really REALLY hard? YES! Is it impossible? no! It's just it has a really steep learning curve and yes, you will die 23948932 times, but if you're a true gamer and like the genre, you'll want and NEED to keep on trying. After a while (a rather long while) you'll be a pro and only a few new bosses will be an actual challenge... and you'll beTruly an amazing game... Is it hard? yes. Is it really REALLY hard? YES! Is it impossible? no! It's just it has a really steep learning curve and yes, you will die 23948932 times, but if you're a true gamer and like the genre, you'll want and NEED to keep on trying. After a while (a rather long while) you'll be a pro and only a few new bosses will be an actual challenge... and you'll be proud of yourself!… Expand
  76. BrainMind
    May 9, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Лучший эксклюзив на ps4. Превосходная проработка геймплея и крутой дизайн локаций. Разнообразные боссы не дали заскучать. Боевая система сделана прекрасно.
    Увидел лишь два минуса:
    1. Есть просадки FPS на обычной плойке на боссах, у которых очень много визуальных эффектов
    2. Однообразность подземелий и затяжное их прохождение
    Все остальное просто супер! 10/10    … Expand
  77. Daxos
    May 7, 2018
    10
    This review is years too late, but in returning to Bloodborne recently, I felt like hopping on here to give it the 10 deserved from me a long time ago. This is one of my all time favorite games and, in my opinion, one of the best games ever made.

    If you haven't bought it yet and you're reading this, don't give up on it if it's a much more difficult game than you're used to playing. You    This review is years too late, but in returning to Bloodborne recently, I felt like hopping on here to give it the 10 deserved from me a long time ago. This is one of my all time favorite games and, in my opinion, one of the best games ever made.

    If you haven't bought it yet and you're reading this, don't give up on it if it's a much more difficult game than you're used to playing. You will get good eventually and you would be missing out on one of the best games you'll ever play. This is a must buy 10/10 game.    … Expand
  78. Lineart
    May 5, 2018
    9
    Bloodborne delivers an exhausting and exhilarating journey into the depths of madness.
  79. Aidian1
    May 2, 2018
    10
    One of the best games of this generation. I have no complaints, it takes the souls formula then speeds it up and perfects it. A must play for those who enjoy a challenging action rpg and are into dark fantasy.
  80. knuckle
    May 1, 2018
    9
    Abenteuer wie Bloodborne sind der Grund dafür, dass ich Videospiele liebe. Dieses Erlebnis von Spannung, Mysterium & Co gibt mir kein Buch, kein Film - und auch kein anderes Spiel. Hier erlebe ich nicht sechs oder acht Stunden die typische Triple-A-Einbahnstraße, sondern ein anspruchsvolles Abenteuer über dreißig bis vierzig Stunden. Jeder, der Demon’s Souls und Dark Souls genossen hat,Abenteuer wie Bloodborne sind der Grund dafür, dass ich Videospiele liebe. Dieses Erlebnis von Spannung, Mysterium & Co gibt mir kein Buch, kein Film - und auch kein anderes Spiel. Hier erlebe ich nicht sechs oder acht Stunden die typische Triple-A-Einbahnstraße, sondern ein anspruchsvolles Abenteuer über dreißig bis vierzig Stunden. Jeder, der Demon’s Souls und Dark Souls genossen hat, wird auf seine Kosten kommen – ihr erlebt trotz einiger Änderungen im Design ein Blood Souls. Ich bin begeistert von Artdesign, Kampfsystem, Weltaufbau & Co und mir gefällt sowohl das Prinzip der Zufallsdungeons als auch die Multiplayer-Komponenten für bis zu drei Leute: Ihr könnt mit- oder gegeneinander in Bossduellen oder Kerkern antreten. In Letzteren kommen auch fiese Fallen hinzu. Der Schwierigkeitsgrad ist leichter als noch in Demon's Souls, aber trotz des neuen Komforts und vieler Heiltränke, bleibt das Abenteuer je nach Spielweise nicht nur angenehm fordernd, sondern kann ganz böse überraschen. Freut euch auf Figuren mit teilweise mehrstufigen Aufgaben und tragische Konsequenzen. Die Ladezeiten, Kollisions- sowie Bildratenprobleme sind ärgerlich, aber dafür entschädigt die Kulisse mit teilweise verwunschener Schönheit und Bosskreaturen mit spektakulären Auftritten. From Software bleibt sich treu und inszeniert auch auf PlayStation 4 situativen Nervenkitzel in einer rätselhaften Horrorwelt.… Expand
  81. rezsepehr75
    Apr 24, 2018
    10
    Version: Complete Edition
    Opinion: Masterpiece - Possibly the Best Game of the Generation
    Recommended for: Hardcore Gamers
  82. Skibz
    Apr 24, 2018
    10
    Boy oh Boy bloodborne is good. One the best games I have ever had the privilege to play. By far the most difficult section in the game is the defiled chalice dungeon, but it is also the most rewarding. Nothing comes close to the satisfaction of getting past that godforsaken dungeon.
  83. presider35
    Apr 22, 2018
    10
    atmosphere good.You feel game.yu feel like in that world.horror balanced good...l liked Combat system .yu feel story .But when yu new maybe some goes to yu difficult.But yu should play 2 hour for learn game.Then yu move slightly.I bought ps4 for this game.Now ım feel free.Because play maybe ng+10 and ı gave up game.now games dont feel like this game.I think this game 1. at all timeatmosphere good.You feel game.yu feel like in that world.horror balanced good...l liked Combat system .yu feel story .But when yu new maybe some goes to yu difficult.But yu should play 2 hour for learn game.Then yu move slightly.I bought ps4 for this game.Now ım feel free.Because play maybe ng+10 and ı gave up game.now games dont feel like this game.I think this game 1. at all time ps4...you should play this game.… Expand
  84. Brownbelt2018
    Apr 21, 2018
    10
    Bloodborne is one of the best games ever released on any platform. After hundreds of hours playing this game, and many lacklustre releases from other try hard companies, Bloodborne keeps on luring me back to it's astounding world. Thank you FromSoftware, you guys have exceeded my expectations on all fronts. I am absolutely thrilled at the prospect of a Bloodborne 2 release!
  85. Malakia
    Apr 21, 2018
    9
    Easily one of the best games I ever played. Some things could've been improved as far as interface and multiplayer co-op are concerned but the spectacular combat system and intriguing story will make you forget about those hiccups in no time. Recommended to any fan of brutal action games and gothic atmosphere.
  86. RodSal
    Apr 20, 2018
    10
    Stay way from this game if you dont want to be stressed playing it, because you gonna die A LOT! Graphics are amazing, gameplay one of the best ive ever played, but i could not have so much fun cos the game wont forgive you by your mistakes. This is a game for hardcore users, you cant choose easy, normal or hard mode. The only mode is HARD, and if you dont like it, so its your problem.Stay way from this game if you dont want to be stressed playing it, because you gonna die A LOT! Graphics are amazing, gameplay one of the best ive ever played, but i could not have so much fun cos the game wont forgive you by your mistakes. This is a game for hardcore users, you cant choose easy, normal or hard mode. The only mode is HARD, and if you dont like it, so its your problem.

    If you like casual games, rpg with dialogue, classes, magic, customization, STAY AWAY from Bloodborne.    … Expand
  87. BurninZane
    Apr 20, 2018
    9
    This game is absolutely amazing, and well worth adding to any collection. It is difficult, very difficult! But once you get passed the first Boss or two you will start to get the hand of the game mechanics, you find your feet and start engaging in the hunt. The level of detail from your character to the stages and the enemies are exceptional. The sound score is amazing! The sheer tensionThis game is absolutely amazing, and well worth adding to any collection. It is difficult, very difficult! But once you get passed the first Boss or two you will start to get the hand of the game mechanics, you find your feet and start engaging in the hunt. The level of detail from your character to the stages and the enemies are exceptional. The sound score is amazing! The sheer tension that game can bring is what makes it one of the best games i have ever played. Nothing beats the feeling of beating a boss that has crushed you many times before. Yes it is hard, but it is fair and very rewarding. A must have for any and every true gamer.… Expand
  88. HTGamer
    Apr 19, 2018
    10
    Bloodborne is a masterpiece, made by the Dark Souls series creator Hidetaka Miyazaki.

    Bloodborne is set in the gothic 18th century-inspired world of Yharnam, where a bloodborne epidemic has plagued its citizens and transformed them into crazed monsters and grotesque beasts. Everything from the world architecture and clothing, to the enemies design and soundtrack, to the story and lore,    Bloodborne is a masterpiece, made by the Dark Souls series creator Hidetaka Miyazaki.

    Bloodborne is set in the gothic 18th century-inspired world of Yharnam, where a bloodborne epidemic has plagued its citizens and transformed them into crazed monsters and grotesque beasts. Everything from the world architecture and clothing, to the enemies design and soundtrack, to the story and lore, oozes a horrifying atmosphere, like that of HP Lovecraft's novels.

    Bloodborne is a faster and more offensive-minded game than Dark Souls. Shields are mostly gone but in their place you got a gun to stun your enemies. When you take damage you have a short amount of time to counterattack and heal yourself with the damage you dealt, but otherwise you can heal with blood vials (unlike Dark Souls' Estus flasks, vials can be farmed). There are far fewer weapons than in Dark Souls, but each one in Bloodborne changes into 2 forms, and can be leveld up and customised with gems, giving them different buffs.

    Enemies are varied, ranging from humans to monsters and beasts, and when in numbers they can easily kill you, but the boss fights are the game's high point. There is no Ornstein & Smough standout, but the quality of the boss fights is consistently very high.

    As always you can engage in co-op and invasions. The main campaign is admittedly shorter than that of the Dark Souls games. To counter this, there are the Chalice Dungeons to explore, where you seek higher level gear (gems, runes and an exclusive weapon) and there are also boss fights unique to this mode. The Chalice Dungeons are another game on their own, and tie into the game's lore.

    The soundtrack is absolutely epic. There is a whole orchestra and choir, which produce a music that will both haunt and inspire you during your adventure.

    Bloodborne is one of the best games ever made. Graphics, gameplay, art and music, all of them converge in a holistic way to produce a masterpiece of a game.

    There are two issues. First is the game's poor frame pacing which produces judder. Second, the story is awesome but it's unfortunately buried in the item description screens. There are many characters and little stories to be found but you are told nothing. You are only shown a handful of cut scenes but they are not enough to explain the plot. I recommend people watch fan-made Youtube videos explaining the game's lore and plot.

    Rest assured Bloodborne is a fantastic game. Please do yourself a favor and get the Old Hunters DLC expansion, too. It's not just more of the same. It elevates the game to an even higher level.    … Expand
  89. PsnationxJF
    Apr 18, 2018
    2
    how the hell did this game get so many good reviews? it's just a copy of dark souls and i think it only scored so high because its a playstation exclusive game. i mean i love sony but its just way too obvious at this point. no one is going to buy a japanese game like this anyway and i think the japanese games industry is already past its prime
  90. HENCHMAN
    Apr 15, 2018
    10
    I've never feared death...until, Bloodborne. This game is absolutely terrifying. Not so much scary but terrifying in the sense of knowing death is around the corner and will respawn you at the beginning. I often found myself taking breaks before the next section which I fell victim to multiple times to prepare myself for the battle and calm my nerves. There is no such thing as playing aI've never feared death...until, Bloodborne. This game is absolutely terrifying. Not so much scary but terrifying in the sense of knowing death is around the corner and will respawn you at the beginning. I often found myself taking breaks before the next section which I fell victim to multiple times to prepare myself for the battle and calm my nerves. There is no such thing as playing a quick game in Bloodborne, you finish a whole section or you don't. The previously mentioned points are parts of what makes this game great and so frustrating at the same time. It is the only game I've played as an adult that has given a true send of reward and appreciation for advancing. I picked this game up 2-3 years ago and quit because I couldn't get past Central Yharnam. I didn't understand the mechanics really, found it confusing. Despite that, I knew it was a good game so came back to it. In total, I've spent about 15 hours on Central Yharnam which includes accessing both sides of the bridge and killing those two fully transformed beasts.

    It will be many years before another game like this comes along. It's really not for this generation of loot/reward based grinders, although there are some from this generation will see the goodness that lies within. Gone are the days where you spend days on one part of a game and your only reward is gratification, and you desire nothing else. This is a game about the GAME, not simply chasing after the next coolest piece of gear that will be worthless when the next drops.

    Finally, the artwork, textures, and sounds all blend together in perfect unison.    … Expand
  91. El112119
    Apr 14, 2018
    10
    A masterpiece of Git Gud, Bloodborne is a Gem to Souls fan as myself and to everyone, but this is different, Fromsoft went from Magical fantasy world to a grotesque dark story, which is engaging and interesting, the world and the story is really deep, and so is the lore, and yes, if i said it's a GIT GUD game, that means the game is Challengingly Difficult, but a practice and mistakesA masterpiece of Git Gud, Bloodborne is a Gem to Souls fan as myself and to everyone, but this is different, Fromsoft went from Magical fantasy world to a grotesque dark story, which is engaging and interesting, the world and the story is really deep, and so is the lore, and yes, if i said it's a GIT GUD game, that means the game is Challengingly Difficult, but a practice and mistakes makes you player on this game just like ever souls game, and the Combat is fast phase and gratifying!!
    The boss fight were a ton of Fun and challenging especially the DLC included on it.

    i love Bloodborne it's my Favorite Git gud games over Dark Souls

    Miyazaki if you're listening, PLEASE MAKE BLOODBORNE 2!!    … Expand
  92. 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
  93. D00MX
    Apr 12, 2018
    10
    Absolutely brilliant! My first "souls" game and I got hooked like mad. Give it a try, survive the pain of dying and you will be rewarded with beautiful masterpiece.
  94. Krebros
    Apr 9, 2018
    10
    This game has it all: attention to detail, a GREAT story behind its incredibly satisfying gameplay and a perfect musical score.
  95. killercheetah
    Apr 7, 2018
    10
    This game is just amazing. The combat is very challenging and so much fun. The story is amazing, although you have to do some research to really understand it. The world is very detailed. There are a lot of bonus areas and bosses you can do if you want.
  96. ORevisor
    Apr 2, 2018
    0
    *Odeio o sistema de parry (mandatório no jogo) e a lentidão que os itens são usados... fora o constante e tedioso farm
    *As arenas de chefes são mal desenvolvidas, cheias de cantos, que atrapalha mais ainda a camera do jogo (que já é péssima) te deixando encurralado sem que vc perceba... e isso ocorreu bastante comigo já que uso mais a evasiva do que o parry...
    *Outra coisa que odiei é    *Odeio o sistema de parry (mandatório no jogo) e a lentidão que os itens são usados... fora o constante e tedioso farm
    *As arenas de chefes são mal desenvolvidas, cheias de cantos, que atrapalha mais ainda a camera do jogo (que já é péssima) te deixando encurralado sem que vc perceba... e isso ocorreu bastante comigo já que uso mais a evasiva do que o parry...
    *Outra coisa que odiei é quando se morre no jogo... as lanternas são muito distantes umas das outras fazendo com que após uma morte você tenha que fazer uma longa caminhada para chegar no mesmo ponto novamente.
    *Você personaliza os stats do seu personagem igual DS, porém de uma forma BEM mais genérica... As builds muitíssimas vezes utilizam as mesmas armas apenas diferenciando as gemas delas, a classe arcana é uma piada...
    *A história do jogo é um fracasso
    *As musicas também não é lá essas coisas que alguns dizem, uma ou outra é boa, DS é muito superior...
    Completei o jogo e desinstalei, o jogo me passou tanta raiva que não me deu nenhuma vontade em fazer outro char, diferentemente dos DS em que fiz quase 1 char para cada build...    … Expand
  97. critic3208
    Mar 28, 2018
    10
    Totally amazing game, this was the first good game released on ps4. The game-play is fast and tight, character animations were on point, the scenery was jaw dropping and the soundtrack was great
  98. chapel_dweller
    Mar 27, 2018
    10
    I picked this game up for free with playstation plus. I was always to scared to play souls type game, because I always feared it would be to hard. To my surprise this wasn't just a good game but ended up being my favourite game of all time. I have have non-stop played this game and with out doubt have bled the game dry. I am yet to play the old hunters dlc but I cannot wait! There is not aI picked this game up for free with playstation plus. I was always to scared to play souls type game, because I always feared it would be to hard. To my surprise this wasn't just a good game but ended up being my favourite game of all time. I have have non-stop played this game and with out doubt have bled the game dry. I am yet to play the old hunters dlc but I cannot wait! There is not a game with the same amazing atmosphere creepy disturbing creatures and more! I feel this game is anything is anything but repetitive and deserves to be played by just about anyone! Please play this game, get past the cleric beast and father Gascoine and I promise you will have one of the best gaming experiences ever!… Expand
  99. R4I
    Mar 27, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Obra maestra, ambiente sobrecogedor, dificultad y sensación de peligro constante, ademas de un acercamiento lo suficientemente diferente al estilo souls, que mas se puede pedir. Juegazo sin mas palabras. Este juego está entre el top 3 de juegos de la generación y mejor exclusivo de PS4.… Expand
  100. ArtemSkvortsov
    Mar 26, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Один из лучших эксклюзивов PS4! Игра превысила все мои ожидания, потрясла абсолютно всем!
    Плюсы:
    1. Механика боя проработанная до мелочей!
    2. Локации продуманные и зделанные на совесть (почти в каждой локации есть босс, много рядовых противников)
    3. Графика игры просто потрясна! Невероятная прорисовка, видно каждую мелочь!
    4. Есть много различных боссов (у каждого своя способность) и они не похожи друг на друга.
    5. Система прокачки обширная, прокачивать своего персонажа интересно и увлекательно.
    6. Карта мира огромна, изучение её приносит огромное удовольствие!
    Минусы:
    1. И.И. иногда бывает очень «тупым» и босса/противника можно легко убить с помощью «глитча»
    2. Есть много «манящих» ловушек, к примеру, убил большого противника, а перед ним яма, что снизу не видно, ты туда прыгаешь и умираешь теряя все отголоски крови - иногда очень бесит.
    Однозначно, игра сложная, но продуманная и классная! Рекомендую к покупке!    … Expand
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#3 Best PS4 Game of 2015
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#1 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2015
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#9 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2015

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  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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