Bloodborne

 PlayStation 4
  • Publisher: SCEA
  • Release Date: Mar 24, 2015
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  1. CriticsCave
    Mar 25, 2016
    10
    A game like no other. I have heard about the souls games for many years, and how difficult they are, so I stayed away. Yet this title was different, and it sparked my interest to much to ignore it. I do not like many modern games, and I know that. But Bloodborne is among the best games ever created for me. Every single aspect is so well made and touching, that you will fall in love with itA game like no other. I have heard about the souls games for many years, and how difficult they are, so I stayed away. Yet this title was different, and it sparked my interest to much to ignore it. I do not like many modern games, and I know that. But Bloodborne is among the best games ever created for me. Every single aspect is so well made and touching, that you will fall in love with it after only a few hours. Yes, the game can be extremely challenging, especially at the beginning, but it's worth it. The voice acting is superb, physics and game-play machanics are fantastic or even revolutionary, and the soundtrack is eerily fascinating! To top all that off, we get a story like no other. If you're up for a challenge, are interested in horror/Lovecraft, or just want to experience a wonder of a game, then go for Bloodborne! Good hunting!… Expand
  2. Zidane_Mina
    Mar 22, 2016
    10
    Do not approach this game in a casual fashion. You are going to die, a lot.

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

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

    Level design is exquisite, and so the bosses and characters. Adrenaline will rise during the 50-60 hours gameplay, and the Soundtrack during boss fights will add to the pressure and epicness. Visually, the game looks stunning, with an artstyle that remembers victorian era London, medieval architecture, Lovecraftian mythos and horror themed enviroments. Bloodborne is an unique experience, and a complete one at it, with huge amount of content and secrets to keep you hooked even after the credits roll. And now, there's a DLC out there, wich further expands an already deep game. Give Bloodborne a try, and please do not dispair, for not many people think it's a walk in the park. It takes time, and patience, but with each passing hour, you truly become a better player at it.    … Expand
  3. felasi
    Mar 22, 2016
    8
    Overall, this is a great game which has solid game play. Plenty of variety when you switch up weapons. Plenty of different enemies to test your mettle, and bosses feel like bosses. On the surface, there werent as many 'classes' to choose from in comparison to other soul games, but once you get into the game you can focus on arcane to add a bit of magic. Combat is a refreshing twist toOverall, this is a great game which has solid game play. Plenty of variety when you switch up weapons. Plenty of different enemies to test your mettle, and bosses feel like bosses. On the surface, there werent as many 'classes' to choose from in comparison to other soul games, but once you get into the game you can focus on arcane to add a bit of magic. Combat is a refreshing twist to typical souls game. You need to be more aggresive here and the game rewards you for doing so, but not to the point where you have to button smash.

    Visually, the game looks great. Locations are varied enough. Game design gets full marks, exploring locations is rewarding, and pvp is good fun. I like that they added customized dungeons to the game. The main questline of the game is a bit short, but still a decent effort and a must own.    … Expand
  4. bcdserra
    Mar 21, 2016
    10
    A year. I'm writing this review a year after release. I'm still playing, still obsessed by it. It's the best game of this millennium and the best game since the great ps1 era. It's beyond masterpiece, beyond work of art, I can't even explain it. Bloodborne I love you forever.
  5. kraster
    Mar 19, 2016
    10
    The best game of this generation so far. One of the best games ever, imho.
    Incredible world building, atmosphere, monster/enemy variety and level design.
    The combat is the best in class by some margin, ultra responsive, tight and vicious. Some may miss the different builds available in the souls series but Bloodborne is more an action game than an RPG which encourages aggression. Great    The best game of this generation so far. One of the best games ever, imho.
    Incredible world building, atmosphere, monster/enemy variety and level design.
    The combat is the best in class by some margin, ultra responsive, tight and vicious.
    Some may miss the different builds available in the souls series but Bloodborne is more an action game than an RPG which encourages aggression.
    Great online components and replay value.
    If you have a PS4 and haven't played this you really really should.    … Expand
  6. illphil
    Mar 19, 2016
    10
    really is a 10. but with one caveat... its brutally hard and u have to be prepared to persevere through the first few hours if ur new to the genre and style. this was the first game from this developer i played but it absolutely hooked me like no other game has ever- since maybe goldeneye on the n64. since playing this i have gobbled up the dlc and all their other games and loved all ofreally is a 10. but with one caveat... its brutally hard and u have to be prepared to persevere through the first few hours if ur new to the genre and style. this was the first game from this developer i played but it absolutely hooked me like no other game has ever- since maybe goldeneye on the n64. since playing this i have gobbled up the dlc and all their other games and loved all of them. this one is still my fav tho. ive completed it three times and i seldom bother going back to games twice. u'll scream, u'll feel like throwing ur pad through the window, and ur heart will race when fighting bosses...but when u take them down after god knows how long u will go absolutely nuts. its a real deep emotional experience, and how many games can u say that about? buy it, believe.… Expand
  7. Loqmani
    Mar 17, 2016
    10
    First Souls game for me and boy did i enjoy this one! It gives you the most challenging fights. detailed environments,crazy weapons that can transform, enough choices for gear and the best thing for me: The fast-paced combat of the game, so fluid! This game is definitely my favorite so far on the PS4 and already in my top 10 best games of all-time for me. There is almost nothing bad to sayFirst Souls game for me and boy did i enjoy this one! It gives you the most challenging fights. detailed environments,crazy weapons that can transform, enough choices for gear and the best thing for me: The fast-paced combat of the game, so fluid! This game is definitely my favorite so far on the PS4 and already in my top 10 best games of all-time for me. There is almost nothing bad to say about this game i have put countless hours into it and i keep coming back to it to wreck stuff up. 10/10 for his badboy. This game may be hard on some so dont expect this game to hold your hang. You WILL be challenged… Expand
  8. Antemiz
    Mar 13, 2016
    9
    This game is so hard i was struggling at first, however i enjoyed this game big time, this game gave me shivers i was gettin **** scared with all the enemys especially the pigs and the spiders
  9. Zen-Zinxe
    Mar 13, 2016
    9
    Bloodborne is a nightmare that never ends.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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  10. WackoDaSniper
    Mar 11, 2016
    9
    First game I've played of this genre. The beginning is so hard for newcomers, if you like challenges in games unlike most button mashing console games today, then buy this. And keep a spare window handy cuz your controller might get thrown out it after the werewolves on the bridge. 9/10, good game, don't expect a story, this game is about challenge, coop with friends, and bragging rights.
  11. bigshaun
    Mar 11, 2016
    10
    What more can I say about a game that has reached the pinnacle of perfection in many eyes. Even after finishing the game three times across multiple builds, I consider this the best video game that I have played in my 25+ years of gaming. Bloodborne is a masterpiece. It's beautiful and grotesque at the same time. It's extremely challenging but fair. Combat is intense and rewarding. THEWhat more can I say about a game that has reached the pinnacle of perfection in many eyes. Even after finishing the game three times across multiple builds, I consider this the best video game that I have played in my 25+ years of gaming. Bloodborne is a masterpiece. It's beautiful and grotesque at the same time. It's extremely challenging but fair. Combat is intense and rewarding. THE MUSIC is by far one of the best soundtracks that I've ever heard in a video game. Bloodborne has renewed my passion in video games and has made me a fan of other Action/RPG titles in the same breath. It's definitely a classic title that only comes every few years.… Expand
  12. grammarian
    Mar 10, 2016
    10
    Probably the only game in my eyes that surpassed dark souls. This game is 2nd to none. It dominates your senses even when you're not playing. Greatest game I've ever played.
  13. leaveit
    Mar 9, 2016
    5
    It's like Dark Souls, but set in Die andere Seite by Alfred Kubin, the parry mechanics make no logical sense even from a game design standpoint, there's practically no blocking anymore, and the entire thing takes place in some mixture of the Undead Burg and Anor Londo. Everyone is talking about blood, which is to say souls, insight, which is to say humanity, and beasts, which is to sayIt's like Dark Souls, but set in Die andere Seite by Alfred Kubin, the parry mechanics make no logical sense even from a game design standpoint, there's practically no blocking anymore, and the entire thing takes place in some mixture of the Undead Burg and Anor Londo. Everyone is talking about blood, which is to say souls, insight, which is to say humanity, and beasts, which is to say hollows, all the time. This is the unspoken fourth game in the Souls series, and it would be an exaggeration to say that the series has ever learned any lessons from its past.

    The combat is more or less identical to Souls games of the past, with a few caveats. Turtling is no longer an option so everyone is rolling everywhere all the time, especially since there is an expendable (i.e. less renewable than stamina) resource used to parry. The armor is all essentially worthless and doesn't contribute significantly to poise or resists, much like in Dark Souls 2. There is dual wielding, but your offhand weapon actually has less functionality than a shield, so this is a step backward resulting in "timing battles" of either roll-slashing or standing slightly out of every single character's swing radius, moving forward 1 millimeter, and then attacking, rinse wash repeat, or else actually using the parry system which revolves around trial-and-error exploration of every attack animation in the game, because it is only at a certain point that a bullet to the face will actually stun someone, and that point is when they are 1 inch from hitting you. "Just like real life."

    Other than this the combat is straight out of last decade, playing something like God of War but where you can only take a hit or two before being presented with a 45 second load screen and then retreading your steps like every Souls game.

    The setting is lauded by fans as being deep and unique but in fact is just Dark Souls in an, "oops we dabbled with magic now ancient gods are dreaming a hell world for us" setting, not unlike various other popular titles like Dragon Age or Grim Dawn, both of which had releases numerous years before this game even began development. The fans will call the setting "Lovecraftian" as a buzz word, even though the concept of elder and forgotten gods feeding off of human existence predates Lovecraft (for example People of the Pit, published 1918), and they probably haven't read any Lovecraft to begin with. I guess it's supposed to be a favorable change to the more traditional sword-and-sorcery appearance of Demon's Souls and Dark Souls, but this is at least the 10th game I've played chronologically that is set in a Steampunk Victorian-esque setting (most of the Castlevania series, Final Fantasy 6, Thief series, Amnesia, Dishonored, Grim Dawn, off the top of my head) and the 6th game featuring Lovecraftian monsters (Alone in the Dark, Quake, Eternal Darkness, Call of Cthulhu, Grim Dawn), so it's not exactly the path least tread for me. Even Pathways Into Darkness by Bungie features a "dreaming god" aspect without resorting to story elements reminiscent of all of the developer's other games. Not impressed.

    Multiplayer is no surprise, and operates almost precisely as it always has in these games. Fans will talk about how PvP isn't played up as much in this game, even though it's practically the same thing as always, just with fewer griefers coming in and ruining your game for you. In my opinion this is something of an improvement, though I still prefer hitch-free co-op and not performing arcane rituals inside and outside of the game to have any semblance of multiplayer.

    I have awarded this game 5 points to represent the utter banality and mediocrity I perceive; the re-use almost verbatim of all gameplay mechanics from the Souls series to date, the extensive art assets without inventing anything, and various technical annoyances - wildly varying framerates, connectivity problems, long load times - endemic to the series that have not and probably never will be resolved.    … Expand
  14. DDP
    Mar 4, 2016
    10
    Great game, extremely difficult (let me rephrase, Impossible) if you think you can cleave your way through enemies, so not for the "play on Easy" players. graphically is ok on characters, but the word itself is astonishingly amazing, great music, and you may find yourself stopping, looking at the horizon, and then dying because you overlooked a corpse :D. It is a must buy for any die hardGreat game, extremely difficult (let me rephrase, Impossible) if you think you can cleave your way through enemies, so not for the "play on Easy" players. graphically is ok on characters, but the word itself is astonishingly amazing, great music, and you may find yourself stopping, looking at the horizon, and then dying because you overlooked a corpse :D. It is a must buy for any die hard fan of the Dark Souls saga. Don't get it if you can't curse while gaming, it is not a game for everyone.… Expand
  15. bestuardo
    Mar 2, 2016
    9
    Fantastic game! Pleasantly different (in a good way) for fans of the Souls games. Giving it a 9, rather than a 10, because of inconsistent frame-rate problems.
  16. Termin8ter
    Feb 29, 2016
    9
    Bloodborne is an excellent successor to to the Dark Souls series. The gameplay is fast, fluent, responsive, and punishes your slightest mistakes with an instant death. The graphics are amazing as well, Bloodborne is arguably the best looking game on PS4 so far. The campaign is interesting, springing amazing boss fights on you when you least expect it. And it even has 4 different endings,Bloodborne is an excellent successor to to the Dark Souls series. The gameplay is fast, fluent, responsive, and punishes your slightest mistakes with an instant death. The graphics are amazing as well, Bloodborne is arguably the best looking game on PS4 so far. The campaign is interesting, springing amazing boss fights on you when you least expect it. And it even has 4 different endings, depending on your subtle choices. Overall, you should buy Bloodborne if your'e a Dark Souls fan, or looking for a challenging game. Bring on Dark Souls 3!… Expand
  17. ToneSilvis
    Feb 27, 2016
    7
    Pros: the atmosphere, the visuals, the challenging but rewarding gameplay, the enemy design, and the stunning environments

    Cons: the extended load times, the story and the disconnected game world

    7/10
  18. bahamutwing
    Feb 26, 2016
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Bloodborne is one of the best games I've played. The game has very few issues, but they were glaring flaws.

    Game Play: While at times I found my character overly handicapped, the end result is a smooth and realistic combat delivery system. It feels good to get it right. My only complaint is that some areas get monotonous because of this. I kind of look at it like a film, you do a scene over and over again until you get it right. Or until that guy finally drops what you wanted him to drop. 9/10

    Graphics: Excellent look and feel. The rag doll physics were a little silly at times and the templates for Central Yarnham were recycled to the limit. I would have liked a little more variety but that's me nitpicking. 8/10

    Story: There is no actual story to this game. I'd call it lore, or premise. This is because the narrative is expressed through 'Easter Egg' texts found through out the game and the ramblings of the boss you're fighting. Here are a few gems:

    "As you once did for the vacuous Rom, grant us eyes, grant us eyes. Plant eyes on our brains, to cleanse our beastly idiocy."

    "...Beasts all over the shop... You'll be one of them, sooner or later..."

    Those quotes are not choice picks. Every story element in this game is horribly cryptic and sometimes embarrassing. On the bright side this appeals to some. But giving this game credit for the story isn't fair.
    2/10

    Multiplayer: PVP can be exciting provided your opponent is fair and takes you on mono e mono. However it can be equally frustrating when the little vulture stays out of your range and sneak attacks while you're busy with another mob. Co-Op is nice but stacking more handicaps on a cripple can stifle the fun. I preferred the single player experience but credit is definitely due. 7/10

    Difficulty: It was refreshing to see a game that required you to play by it's rules. You don't see that much anymore. While more forgiving than the classics like Galaga and Pac-Man, BloodBorne is consistent enough to convince people that the game is too hard or people who play by the rules have "got gud."
    My biggest complaint is the poor tutorial hints in the beginning. It felt like a wet handshake. It seemed like they wanted to go ICO but caved at the last second. 8/10

    Replayability: This is a mixed bag. The game is designed to be played through at least 3 times. I found myself unable to finish the second time around. While I enjoyed my time with BloodBorne the game didn't leave an impact on me. For some I'm glad it did. But I think I'm in the majority when I say this game doesn't have too many layers. You don't need a princess to save but at least tell me my character lost his family to beasts when he was young, or any incentive really. 5/10

    In the End: Bloodborne is a great game that could have been amazing. The frame rate issues that people cry about never effected my experience, and the load times have been greatly reduced. Aside from the story my gripes would be pretty small. For the full experience you need to read up on the game or be clairvoyant. Examples of this would be getting killed by a snatcher to progress to a certain area or eating umbilical cords. If you figured this stuff out on your own that's great. Trust me you are in the minority.

    I may change my tune with the release of BloodBorne 2. Combined the games may make a complete narrative.    … Expand
  19. VagueShape
    Feb 25, 2016
    8
    A good game, but a bit light on the itemization and playstyle customization options. This installment plays much more like a pure action game that offers light RPG elements. A bit disappointing since one of the biggest draws to this series was how customizable your character was in past installments. People came up with some very interesting builds. Now its just a lot of gun parrying,A good game, but a bit light on the itemization and playstyle customization options. This installment plays much more like a pure action game that offers light RPG elements. A bit disappointing since one of the biggest draws to this series was how customizable your character was in past installments. People came up with some very interesting builds. Now its just a lot of gun parrying, even the final(sort of) boss can easily be gun parried to death and in fact its the best strategy to beat him.

    The atmosphere is immaculate and the general story is passable, but as with all Souls games it really doesn't have a strong narrative. Most of the accepted story is written by fans on wiki websites.

    The Chalice dungeon is a mundane excuse for end game. They make you play it some to get your platinum trophy but after you get that there isn't much reason to ever go into the chalices again. They aren't fun, or even interesting. Its the most basic and mediocre dungeon crawling awkwardly tacked on as "end game."    … Expand
  20. Taka35
    Feb 22, 2016
    0
    Bloodborne seems like it was made for an audience of gamers over a decade ago, brimming with a try-hard art style and cringe-worthy repetitiveness. Penetrate the skin, and you’ve got a serviceable game at the core, but a fifteen-hour journey to the center of what makes Bloodborne good feels more like a voyage to the center of the earth.
  21. Femtoo
    Feb 21, 2016
    10
    True gem, true masterpiece, true art, true experience, true love, true GOTY! Indeed, Bloodborne is is unique! One of the best games in history! 10/10!
  22. SENSEI-KUN
    Feb 19, 2016
    9
    one of the best games of 2015
    there is some frame-rate issues and some loading screen problems BUUUT the gameplay is amazing.
    if you are looking for some challenge and some deep story Go Buy This Game
  23. Ps4isawesome
    Feb 18, 2016
    10
    I have played dark souls but never completed it because it didn't click with me if you will. Although with bloodborne I had one of the most amazing experiences on the playstation platform. Knowing that this was a difficult game, I knew I was going to die.... a lot. This game gave me an extra urge to have the momentum to defeat a boss. It gave me satisfaction when I killed a boss and II have played dark souls but never completed it because it didn't click with me if you will. Although with bloodborne I had one of the most amazing experiences on the playstation platform. Knowing that this was a difficult game, I knew I was going to die.... a lot. This game gave me an extra urge to have the momentum to defeat a boss. It gave me satisfaction when I killed a boss and I completed the game, I felt joyed when I completed a "Souls" game for my first time. Not to mention the gothic style of the game which was beautifully crafted alongside the gameplay. Also the nightmarish creature models were an excellent touch to the game by giving the game a bizarre beauty behind it. Therefore Bloodborne, although with minor hiccups in frame rate and glitches it's a fantastic experience that gave me and will probably give u the satisfaction to complete the game, no game is perfect but certain ones like this get a 10/10 because of how enjoyable it is.… Expand
  24. DayFul
    Feb 17, 2016
    9
    Bloodbourne is a fantastic experience but this isn't one that comes easy, You need to persevere and work your way in to the game but when you get it the rewards are much higher than some of the easier games out there. Boss battles feel epic and downing them fells like a real accomplishment, Bloodbourne is also one of the best looking games on the PS4 and comes with a unique art styleBloodbourne is a fantastic experience but this isn't one that comes easy, You need to persevere and work your way in to the game but when you get it the rewards are much higher than some of the easier games out there. Boss battles feel epic and downing them fells like a real accomplishment, Bloodbourne is also one of the best looking games on the PS4 and comes with a unique art style dripping with atmosphere highly recommended.… Expand
  25. THECucho
    Feb 17, 2016
    10
    I love the world that have given us, it's beautiful, it's violent, it's raw ... it's perfect.
    Without question of the many games 2015 i played, this is the best game I played PS4.
    The mechanics are solid: controls and combat, really beautiful and detailed graphics and environment.
    a plus if you're a fan of H. P. Lovecraft as each corner of Yharnam will make you remember their stories.
  26. joinordire
    Feb 17, 2016
    10
    The art-style, the music, the intense atmosphere and most importantly the tight and satisfying gameplay, undeniably the best playstation exclusive and the best game in the much loved Souls series, BloodBorne is the game for people who love and breathe games, brimming with content and crafted with excellence it's a must own game for anyone who considers themselves a person who loves videogames.
  27. HanzoHasashi
    Feb 16, 2016
    10
    Hard to find a better game than Bloodborne. Grotesque beasts roam a victorian age inspired Yharnam pummeling the unfortunate hunter over and over again. The setting is ridiculously fascinating, the combat system is nearly flwaless and the bosses are some of the best that From Software has ever conceived. A must.
  28. PainsMyName
    Feb 14, 2016
    10
    Bloodborne is an EXCELLENT game. I'm sure most of you just want a brief synopsis of whether or not this game is for you, so I'll try to keep it short. If you are an AVERAGE gamer this is a 10/10, easy. If you are an FPS only type of gamer this is most likely a 4/10 game. I personally think everyone should give Bloodborne a shot and try it. It's the type of game that makes you feel likeBloodborne is an EXCELLENT game. I'm sure most of you just want a brief synopsis of whether or not this game is for you, so I'll try to keep it short. If you are an AVERAGE gamer this is a 10/10, easy. If you are an FPS only type of gamer this is most likely a 4/10 game. I personally think everyone should give Bloodborne a shot and try it. It's the type of game that makes you feel like you're on drugs or gives you that exciting, thrilling, Christmas feeling . This game has a rich environment filled with a variety of enemies to fight and a boss waiting for you at the end to kick their ass after getting your ass kicked a few times. This game also has rich customization. You are able to choose from a variety of weapons, all weapons are viable and can be upgraded, unique and stylish fancy armor pieces, more for fashion. This game also features character creation, which is honestly sloppy and requires a YouTube tutorial on how to make a lesser monstrous playable character. (It's possible to make a super hot female or male character for those of you that are wondering) Lastly there is a level up system in which you can rank up through killing enemies and choose which stat to improve between Health, Endurance, or Special Skills (Strength, Dexterity, Arcane etc.) to become more powerful. The only downside to this game are the Chalice Dungeons. (Optional Grindfest) The story leaves a lot of un-answered questions but is rich in lore. This game isn't hard, it just takes getting used to like any other game. All in all this is a very memorable game and a game I am very satisfied with. Last word, get it!… Expand
  29. innovative_bear
    Feb 2, 2016
    10
    One of the best games released on PS4 so far. Very entertaining. very atmospheric. Solid graphics, lot's of "hidden" places to reach. Beware its far from being called "easy" game. You will wipe a lot! But you won't be dissapointed for this purchase. It's a must-played game on PS4 imo
  30. Mahdiar
    Jan 29, 2016
    9
    Gameplay : 9
    Graphics : 9
    Story : 9
    Sound : 10
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    Overall : 9
  31. fijiboy
    Jan 28, 2016
    10
    bloodborne is so good. If you are new to the souls series, this is the place to start. I tried playing darksouls about 2 years ago and quit early on. I am now currently playing dark souls and am almost at the end because after beating bloodborne I now how the confidence to beat dark souls. bloodborne isn't necessarily easier in all aspects, its just more accessible and more straightforwardbloodborne is so good. If you are new to the souls series, this is the place to start. I tried playing darksouls about 2 years ago and quit early on. I am now currently playing dark souls and am almost at the end because after beating bloodborne I now how the confidence to beat dark souls. bloodborne isn't necessarily easier in all aspects, its just more accessible and more straightforward than darksouls, most of the things that frustrated me about dark souls were how getting from one place to another could be absolutely tedious cryptic. bloodborne on the other hand is much easier to traverse but still offers a challenge that feals a lot more fair. the combat is much different and is extremely well fleshed out but wether its better or not depends on your preference for either calculated or aggressive gameplay because the combat is much faster and aggressive in bloodborne. the art design is breathtaking in this game and looks a lot different than any of the other souls games and I think is a lot more creative not to say dark souls isn't a good looking game. I could talk along time about the great things about this game but to some it up, I couldn't find a flaw in this game besides wether or not the learning curb is worth struggling through for you personally to get into it.… Expand
  32. Captain_Shorty
    Jan 26, 2016
    10
    Bloodborne is a fantastic game that contains immense detail, excellent lore/story, and some of the best combat systems and controls I have ever seen in my life. I was a Souls virgin until I got this game. I struggled very much when I was in the beginning of the game, as I could hardly get my bearings. If you are like me, then you will struggle very VERY much in the beginning, but justBloodborne is a fantastic game that contains immense detail, excellent lore/story, and some of the best combat systems and controls I have ever seen in my life. I was a Souls virgin until I got this game. I struggled very much when I was in the beginning of the game, as I could hardly get my bearings. If you are like me, then you will struggle very VERY much in the beginning, but just persevere and promise me that you will conquer the first two bosses, and after that, I am positive you will be in love. After hours of exploring, memorizing, practicing, and raging, I defeated the second boss, one of the best moments in my gaming life. See, since I have played Bloodborne, I bought Dark Souls Scholar of the First Sin, and it is certainly harder, but in Dark Souls there is a pattern: "I hate this game, I hate this game, I LOVE THIS GAME!!!!", whereas in Bloodborne, "This is cool, this is cool, this boss is rough, this is AMAZING!!!" See, even i Bloodborne is difficult, it makes you love it with its in depth characters, the environment, and overall level design and atmosphere. PROMISE ME YOU WILL BEAT THE FIRST TWO BOSSES!!! THEY WILL CHANGE YOU ENTIRE VIEW!!!! Now for the actual game review:

    Graphics: 9/10
    When Bloodborne first released, it held frame rate issues and long loading screens. Now, the game is perfect. With great graphics, hardly any frame rate issues at all, and short loading screens!

    Design: 10/10

    One of the greatest designed games I have ever seen! Better than The Last of Us and any Bioshock! Level layout and design is phenomenal, and the satisfaction of finding a shortcut is amazing! Everything is just perfect!

    Sound: 10/10

    Sound contains great balancing, unique noises for each and every thing in the game. You will hear you characters heavy breath, and will shudder at the sound of blood being poured around a very nearby corner.

    Game play: 10/10

    Controls are absolutely perfect, and the game play is smooth, quick, fast, and overall fast-paced action. I don' know how to describe it!!!!

    Overall Quality: 10/10

    Bloodborne is perfect in nearly every way. With nearly 800 hours sunk into this hunk of pure awesomeness, I still don't know how to describe it. I am now all over its reddit, discovering lore theories and making lore theories, and always helping my fellow hunters hunt the beasts of the night. It holds an amazing base game with great storytelling and intense battles with enemies and bosses, in depth and very interesting chalice dungeons, great cooperative play, and decent pvp. It is a great game, open world with enemies everywhere, but if you get this game dear hunter, remember...a hunter is never alone....

    psn :Cpt_Shorty528 (.......join me!!)    … Expand
  33. zisisaxl
    Jan 24, 2016
    10
    To make clear, i dont like rpg games like witcher... but this one is exception. Bloodborne is a fantastic game and one of the best of all time.Αtmosphere is unique. Yes is hard but this is the deal. Action is great and exploring the gothic world is pleasure. Α must buy and play
  34. Zstephable
    Jan 23, 2016
    10
    Fantastic game, it offers great visuals and gameplay that offers a challenge, I love the creepy atmosphere and combat that keeps me on the edge of my seat. One of my favorite games on the PS4.
  35. silentninjaassa
    Jan 20, 2016
    0
    Big letdown. Had a lot of framerate issues and glitches. Just clunky gameplay and pedestrian graphics. The lack of a story was disappointing, and the game seemed reaaly, really short.
  36. Viron
    Jan 17, 2016
    9
    This is difficult to review, because the recommendation is comes with a lot of caveats. It's like deciding whether or not to get your ass waxed, it comes down to preference. Okay, now to distance myself from that Metaphor a bit by explaining some of these caveats. The first is that if you like the Souls games (Demon's Souls, Dark Souls, etc) or games like them then you will probablyThis is difficult to review, because the recommendation is comes with a lot of caveats. It's like deciding whether or not to get your ass waxed, it comes down to preference. Okay, now to distance myself from that Metaphor a bit by explaining some of these caveats. The first is that if you like the Souls games (Demon's Souls, Dark Souls, etc) or games like them then you will probably enjoy this one, that is if you aren't married to the combat of those games. The other is that if you haven't played or heard of those games because you don't come on the internet much, or talk to people who pay attention to video games, you can still like this one as long as you have a tolerance for learning. Another is for those who aren't into reading or those who like they're story/plot/whatever info dumped on them in a "As you know..." speech, than you probably won't like this game. Really a lot of it just comes down to how much you want the GAME to hold your hand? Because for the most part it doesn't, after the first two bosses you are pretty much left to your own devices on how to deal with what is happening in the twisted world presented to you. Really I'm only going to talk on the gameplay because it's better not to give away too much of what is really going on by discussing the setting or the story.

    So if you've played a Souls game you sort of know how the baseline goes: You have a thing that does damage in your hands, you use it on bad guys to hit them to death, collect their juicy essence to buy things like level ups or items, and enemies hit hard and when you die you drop all of the essence you've collected on the ground. Even that last part isn't exactly the same, when you die an enemy in the vicinity may pick up your stuff and you have to go kill them to get it back. Now what is really different is the combat, gone are the days of rolling around in plate armor at the speed of a tortoise, NOW EVERYTHING IS FAST FAST FASTFASTFAST. Quick stepping through enemy combos is very necessary to become proficient at this game, so you can smack them while they are past you or cooling off from an attack. Aggression is key, there is no shield to protect you from hard hits, (there is a shield and as expected in a world with beastmen it doesn't really do **** if you take a hit you can rally off of that hit and regain the health back if you land enough hits, further encouraging you to be in the face of your opponent. With attack combos and weapons transformations, which transform the weapon into a different for that usually unlocks a different move set or more damage in some cases, you can find a weapon to suit your play style fairly easy. There are ranged weapons, along with ranged damage items, but they mostly serve as the parrying device for this game wherein you shoot just before the attack hits you leaving them open to a devastating attack. It is like a QTE, but without the button prompt and not necessary for success, though it does make the game easier if you just don't feel you can dodge well. The game will tell you these things and then make sure you know them as you reach the first mandatory boss, making sure you have a grasp on them before advancing further, the first optional boss will also teach you how to survey an opponent's weaknesses based on their appearance, such as which arm is dominant in attacking with a weapon so you know which direction to dodge. And if all of this is still to hard for you and you just want to coast along undisturbed by the bosses challenge you can always summon other players or NPCs that will help you till death of them, you, or the Area boss. That's all I feel like talking about that, the rest should be learned from playing the game.

    There is other stuff too that detracts from the fun, sometimes the game feels too easy, but if you just got done playing DaS 1&2 it probably would feel easy. The logic behind some of the enemy hunters is really stretched seeing as most have 6 times your health pool while still chunking you with a high health stat. But overall, great game would recommend. Hopefully the PC will get a release some day far in the future so more people can enjoy it.    … Expand
  37. dmccormick81
    Jan 17, 2016
    1
    I absolutely hate this game! Way too difficult to kill things. Button layout is confusing and over complicated. It is too difficult to get through a short area in the game to have to start over from scratch every time you die, needs more save locations. If your looking for an RPG that is fast paced and stress free, look elsewhere, this game is slow and extremely difficult. I am way toI absolutely hate this game! Way too difficult to kill things. Button layout is confusing and over complicated. It is too difficult to get through a short area in the game to have to start over from scratch every time you die, needs more save locations. If your looking for an RPG that is fast paced and stress free, look elsewhere, this game is slow and extremely difficult. I am way to simple minded for the extremely complex workings of this game. Wish I could get my money back. Horrible, horrible, horrible game. It does look really good though, so I gave it a point for looks. Not a fun game at all.… Expand
  38. XzRecolz
    Jan 17, 2016
    2
    10 out of 10 for this pile of garbage? What is wrong with people? I'm on my 3rd playthrough and I still need to find the thing that attracts people to this 'game'. It's way too easy but still so unfair. Hitboxes are godawful and all enemies have the same attacks. It's basically a dodge simmulator. This is a prime example of pure lazyness from developers. The fact that I'm even still10 out of 10 for this pile of garbage? What is wrong with people? I'm on my 3rd playthrough and I still need to find the thing that attracts people to this 'game'. It's way too easy but still so unfair. Hitboxes are godawful and all enemies have the same attacks. It's basically a dodge simmulator. This is a prime example of pure lazyness from developers. The fact that I'm even still playing this shows how less PlayStation has to offer..… Expand
  39. misterbiscuit
    Jan 17, 2016
    10
    I am obsessed with this game. The gameplay is phenomenal. The skill required is rewarding. The graphics are top-notch. The artwork is absorbing. The music is enthralling.
  40. stevanthecruel
    Jan 10, 2016
    10
    its a masterpiece,i even didn't like dark souls series but this game win me over,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
  41. Yoystik
    Jan 9, 2016
    9
    This is the best game I've played on the PS4. if you own a PS4 you SHOULD have this game, and here is why:
    The graphics are excellent - which proves the power of the PS4
    The gameplay is top notch - it is action based combat so you have to move around your enemies, attack from behind, and use strategy!, I have nothing else to say, so far the best experience on the combat There are a LOT    This is the best game I've played on the PS4. if you own a PS4 you SHOULD have this game, and here is why:
    The graphics are excellent - which proves the power of the PS4
    The gameplay is top notch - it is action based combat so you have to move around your enemies, attack from behind, and use strategy!, I have nothing else to say, so far the best experience on the combat
    There are a LOT of monsters - and they're not just monsters or enemies, they look AWESOME!
    You always feel you're progressing - This is because you're constantly finding new things, new weapons, leveling up your character, etc...
    There is a lot of replay value - You will always find something new on each "new" game, it can be a weapon, a hidden spot, an item.. even a whole new zone!!

    There are a lot of good things on bloodborne, and I can't wait for the new Dark Souls 3    … Expand
  42. Lepstrung
    Jan 8, 2016
    8
    Bloodborne has bee made very great. Everything looks nice and sounds nice. Game is good and enjoyable but its very hard. There are many moments where enemies are too impossible and whatever you do you always end up loosing. So Im kind of stuck at one point. There is only one way to go and there are some really hard enemies. Then there are boss fights. I enjoy them bosses are scary andBloodborne has bee made very great. Everything looks nice and sounds nice. Game is good and enjoyable but its very hard. There are many moments where enemies are too impossible and whatever you do you always end up loosing. So Im kind of stuck at one point. There is only one way to go and there are some really hard enemies. Then there are boss fights. I enjoy them bosses are scary and strong and not easy, I like that, but sometimes bosses are just too hard. So this game is good and its worth of playing for but its hard and needs lot of time. So they could have make it litte bit easier.… Expand
  43. GaNTZzZ_Pele
    Jan 8, 2016
    9
    Pros: El control y el ritmo en las batallas te pica a llegar dominarlo totalmente. La dificultad ajustadisima. Escenarios redondos y un apartado visual/artistico impecables.

    Contras: Por decir algo, la "historia" puede parecer excesivamente rebuscada.
  44. Darkly_Tranquil
    Jan 7, 2016
    10
    From Sortware and game director Hidetaka Miyazaki have delivered a masterclass in game design in the form of Bloodborne. This Lovecraftian gothic horror action RPG excels in every aspect of game design you could consider; from the gloomy foreboding aesthetic of its visual design; it's intricate interlocking level design that eventually grows into a single connected open world; to itsFrom Sortware and game director Hidetaka Miyazaki have delivered a masterclass in game design in the form of Bloodborne. This Lovecraftian gothic horror action RPG excels in every aspect of game design you could consider; from the gloomy foreboding aesthetic of its visual design; it's intricate interlocking level design that eventually grows into a single connected open world; to its tight, responsive, and brutally challenging combat; and it's haunting, melancholy soundtrack. All these elements combine to create a game that is incredibly atmospheric, while simultaneously being a joy to play.

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

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

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

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

    Having said all that, I feel that I should point out that Bloodborne is not for everyone. If you are easily frustrated by difficulty, or have an aversion to excessive blood, gore, and horror themes, this game is probably not for you. But if you are up for the challenge, Bloodborne is masterfully crafted game that should not be missed.    … Expand
  45. 4elove4ek
    Jan 7, 2016
    10
    This is a beautiful and terrible world! Thank you very much FromSoftware(Eng) Это одновременно и прекрасная и ужасная игра огромное спасибо вам FromSoftware(Ru)
  46. theTRUTHson
    Jan 7, 2016
    9
    If you give the game the time it needs and get through the learning curve and early frustration, you will enjoy one of the best games of this generation. Some elements of Bloodborne are a textbook on how to make a good video game.
    Cons: Sets the bar very high for your next game.
  47. Impirus
    Jan 5, 2016
    10
    Truly this game can be called a masterpiece with not an inch of exaggerating, it's like a game to be recognised as such, every thing has a meaning and it's so logical in a way that wows you, and it's a game to the fullest with epic gameplay and outstanding environment, i wish everyone to play it to understand how special this one is
  48. Catfish444
    Jan 2, 2016
    8
    I am a 45 year old lifelong gamer that has played games since Atari 2600. That being said, I was attracted to this game because of all the hype around Dark Souls and how difficult it was. Having never played Dark Souls, this was my first foray into the realm of hardcore console gaming. I loved this game! I did not find it so hard that it was unbeatable and I really enjoyed having toI am a 45 year old lifelong gamer that has played games since Atari 2600. That being said, I was attracted to this game because of all the hype around Dark Souls and how difficult it was. Having never played Dark Souls, this was my first foray into the realm of hardcore console gaming. I loved this game! I did not find it so hard that it was unbeatable and I really enjoyed having to learn the strategies to beat each boss. I am currently on my second play through and still enjoying it.

    This game is tough and challenging which gave me a serious sense of accomplishment when I finally beat that boss I had been trying to defeat for days. I can see how the style isn't for everyone, especially for older gamers that do not want to spend the time required to master the game. It does take time. I currently have about 150 hours played into the game and that took me about six months playing when I had the time for it.

    I liked the fact that the main story was shrouded in mystery and even after finishing was left thinking "WTF was all that about?"

    I didn't give the game a 10 because of the multiplayer aspect. Trying to hook up with friends, or in my case my daughter to play together is a chore!    … Expand
  49. edgardot02
    Jan 2, 2016
    10
    Este juego me parecio excelente, la ambientacion, la historia y un poco la banda sonora. No tengo mucho que decir sobre el mas que es una compra obligatoria para todo posedor de una playstation 4.
  50. Freaxuk
    Jan 2, 2016
    10
    Love when people saying this game is unfair , u need to do level over and over again :) but whole beauty of this game is that u need to learn all opponents and bosses before killing them , people say no story then they didnt play that game properly :) i done platinum what is little challenging and i still play it not like other games when u do 100% u dont wanna play , but this game u justLove when people saying this game is unfair , u need to do level over and over again :) but whole beauty of this game is that u need to learn all opponents and bosses before killing them , people say no story then they didnt play that game properly :) i done platinum what is little challenging and i still play it not like other games when u do 100% u dont wanna play , but this game u just wanna play and i love that is getting harder from playtrough to playtrough :) OVERALL ONE OF BEST GAMES EVER but remember its not for everybody… Expand
  51. Couf
    Jan 1, 2016
    9
    This game is hard and this makes it good. In order to control your character in game, you have to control yourself - you have to be coldblooded and patient.
    The all-time present danger of loosing everything is part of the dark atmosphere.
  52. SuperKing
    Dec 31, 2015
    9
    Great game with few flaws. I bought the game at launch and was not disappointed. A must play for players who enjoy action/adventure games and a challenge.

    The Good - Combat is fast pace and exciting - The game is difficult but not impossible. - The visuals and sounds set mood perfectly. - Each area feels adequately unique and yet fit the world perfectly. - The game offers co-op and    Great game with few flaws. I bought the game at launch and was not disappointed. A must play for players who enjoy action/adventure games and a challenge.

    The Good
    - Combat is fast pace and exciting
    - The game is difficult but not impossible.
    - The visuals and sounds set mood perfectly.
    - Each area feels adequately unique and yet fit the world perfectly.
    - The game offers co-op and pvp play
    - After each level is completed you will feel a great feeling of accomplishment.
    - The weapons offered in the game are fantastically unique to any other souls game.

    The Bad
    - Sometimes difficult to find online players.
    - I would like more styles of armor and more weapons.
    - Some weapons are very over powered and do not require much "player" skill to progress through the game. (Hunter Axe)
    - Guns are very weak and really only use to stun enemies.    … Expand
  53. dfile001
    Dec 29, 2015
    10
    Should have been GOTY!
    This is my favorite game to come out since Twilight Princess on the gamecube. (My favorite game)
    There is not another game out there that makes you feel as rewarded as bloodborne does. Towards the end of a boss fight, my heart is beating out of my chest and im at the edge of my seat. The gameplay and combat is truly phenomenal. The graphics and atmosphere are out    Should have been GOTY!
    This is my favorite game to come out since Twilight Princess on the gamecube. (My favorite game)
    There is not another game out there that makes you feel as rewarded as bloodborne does.
    Towards the end of a boss fight, my heart is beating out of my chest and im at the edge of my seat. The gameplay and combat is truly phenomenal.
    The graphics and atmosphere are out of this world and made me want to explore every corner of the map.
    The music score is amazing and fitting to the dark atmosphere of the game.
    Many have said the story is nonexistent and that is one of the many things i actually love about this game. The story is allowed to be interpreted by the gamer. Throughout the game, i tried to figure out and hypthesize about what was going on. Who is the Cleric beast and whyd he turn into a beast? What turned these monsters into this? Why is Yarnham plagued by these beasts? There is a huge sense of wonderment and i love it.
    The only thing i could knock points off about this game is that the online is sketchy at best. However, i think the game is a better experience if played alone so i dont think i can dock points for that. Playing with another person in my opinion ruins the experience.
    Overall this game is truly amazing and offers an experience that no other game does not even dark souls.
    The game is difficult, but gets easier as you get used to it and is definitely worth your time.    … Expand
  54. toaplan
    Dec 29, 2015
    10
    Incredibly well-designed game-world that sucks you in and won't let go. Great combat mechanics too - a rarity for RPGs. Wonderful art design and fascinating lore. Very challenging and requires you to bring your A-game. All in all, just one of the best video games ever.
  55. Greg2212
    Dec 28, 2015
    10
    This game have me hope for this industry, right when I was about to quit gaming entirely. Amongst all the Bethesda, Ubisoft, EA cancer, a From Software MASTERPIECE has risen. If one includes the Old Hunters DLC, this game simply cannot receive a different score than 9/10 or 10/10. The Atmosphere, animations, soundtrack, enemy design, pacing, story, world design, bettle system, are allThis game have me hope for this industry, right when I was about to quit gaming entirely. Amongst all the Bethesda, Ubisoft, EA cancer, a From Software MASTERPIECE has risen. If one includes the Old Hunters DLC, this game simply cannot receive a different score than 9/10 or 10/10. The Atmosphere, animations, soundtrack, enemy design, pacing, story, world design, bettle system, are all absolutely amazing WHEN COMPARED to other games released today. This is the game to buy a PS4 for, this is the game that will be remembered 10 years from now - not Fallout, not Fifa, not that fu.....ing COD cancer, but this magnificent work of mother...ing art.… Expand
  56. ValheruBones
    Dec 28, 2015
    10
    Bloodborne is in truth, one of the best games I have ever had the pleasure of playing.

    It isn't a game for the faint at heart, or for someone expecting a game that holds their hand as they skip along trying not to break a nail - having said that, if the player is up for a challenge and fights the good fight long enough, it pays back your diligence in spades. It has been a very long    Bloodborne is in truth, one of the best games I have ever had the pleasure of playing.

    It isn't a game for the faint at heart, or for someone expecting a game that holds their hand as they skip along trying not to break a nail - having said that, if the player is up for a challenge and fights the good fight long enough, it pays back your diligence in spades.

    It has been a very long time since a game has had me crawl out the other end of a brutal boss fight, heart pounding in my ears, and adrenaline coursing through me... only to exclaim "I did it!!!" as pride swells at the two simple words displayed on the screen pronounce...."Prey Slaughtered".

    Truly a must have for any PS4 owner who wants to be a part of the consoles history.    … Expand
  57. iCSiMarcelinmBR
    Dec 26, 2015
    10
    Bloodborne is as glorious as it is grotesque, a harsh and unyielding exercise in getting battered mercilessly while feeling encouraged the whole painful way. While very much a Souls game through and through, the switch from methodical and slow progression to a faster, ultimately more savage environment provides just enough of a twist to give it a wholly unique feel, a more empoweringBloodborne is as glorious as it is grotesque, a harsh and unyielding exercise in getting battered mercilessly while feeling encouraged the whole painful way. While very much a Souls game through and through, the switch from methodical and slow progression to a faster, ultimately more savage environment provides just enough of a twist to give it a wholly unique feel, a more empowering journey, for both the player and the opposition. Bloodborne is something truly special – a barbaric horror RPG that will giveth and taketh away in perfect measure, wrapped up in a perverse world that will refuse to let you go!… Expand
  58. Avengerx33
    Dec 25, 2015
    1
    Unfortunately I only read the positive reviews before I bought this game. Although it has some cool visuals the game play sucks.

    First of all the control layout is horrible and there's no option to change it other than some axis reversal and camera options, but even the camera options don't allow for controlled viewing in play mode. The same button is used to lock on to a target and to    Unfortunately I only read the positive reviews before I bought this game. Although it has some cool visuals the game play sucks.

    First of all the control layout is horrible and there's no option to change it other than some axis reversal and camera options, but even the camera options don't allow for controlled viewing in play mode. The same button is used to lock on to a target and to reset view to forward, which makes some fight scenarios next to impossible to negotiate.

    Second, the responsiveness of the buttons is terrible. The directional button is overly sensitive while the attack buttons are sluggish. If you don't time an evasive hop perfectly, one hit from an enemy could render your next five attack button taps useless.

    Next, there is no direction to the story line or how to use items, features, and upgrades. After finally upgrading equipment several hours into the game, I noticed no changes in game play and continued with the same crap.

    Finally, there is no consistency. The final straw for me was when I figured out how many hits it took to kill a particular standard enemy, then came back and noticed it started taking almost twice as many hits to do the same thing.This was after some upgrades mind you. So I started a brand new game and noticed no more difficulty with a fresh character.

    Some say the game is too hard, but is it? I've been gaming since Atari 2600, and I have played many hard games on many platforms. When a game is hard, practice makes easier. With this game success is a strike of luck after long term repetition (Oh dear god the repetition!). If you like playing the same thing over and over without a clue as to what your goal is and seeing the same crap after painfully long reloads, then this game is for you. The people who gave this game great reviews should create a fund to reimburse the rest of us for our hard earned dollars. I would be embarrassed to give this piece of garbage to a friend.    … Expand
  59. jsands7
    Dec 24, 2015
    8
    Bloodborne is a solid 8 or 9/10; I'll round down in this case.

    My background with the developer is that I played Demons Souls but not either of the Dark Souls. Bloodborne is everything you've read and everything you'll expect. Sometimes a bit punishing but not the hardest thing I've ever played. I probably could have avoided some wrong turns and lost time if I had asked somebody or    Bloodborne is a solid 8 or 9/10; I'll round down in this case.

    My background with the developer is that I played Demons Souls but not either of the Dark Souls. Bloodborne is everything you've read and everything you'll expect. Sometimes a bit punishing but not the hardest thing I've ever played. I probably could have avoided some wrong turns and lost time if I had asked somebody or pulled up a guide but I wanted to experience it and figure it all out for myself.

    I did find that I had to grind a bit at times (or at least, decided that the risk/reward worked more in my favor if I stopped progressing and grinded). Some people would question the game design a smidge if they feel like the game requires/leads them to stop moving forward and grind.

    When I completed the game, I did an extra dungeon or two but decided I'd had just about enough of Bloodborne and I stopped. It is a solid experience but after the time it took for my initial campaign completion, I have no interest in playing the DLC or jumping back in.    … Expand
  60. Supersaiyanwoff
    Dec 22, 2015
    10
    If you want to play a game that is going to beat the hell out of you and make you work for your win, Bloodborne is that game. Here's a few things about the game that I love.

    1. Extremely challenging but it rewards you for your hard work 2. It's creepy as all hell 3. They tell you nothing. Seriously, nothing. Skipped three bosses on my first play though and got rare items on    If you want to play a game that is going to beat the hell out of you and make you work for your win, Bloodborne is that game. Here's a few things about the game that I love.

    1. Extremely challenging but it rewards you for your hard work
    2. It's creepy as all hell
    3. They tell you nothing. Seriously, nothing. Skipped three bosses on my first play though and got rare items on accident.
    4. Leaves a lot to speculation which causes a lot of badass community theories
    5. Every weapon morphs into another weapon which is awesome for having to change your fighting style on the fly.

    Amazing game! Must have!    … Expand
  61. AllThingTrivial
    Dec 20, 2015
    9
    Retrospectively replaying the game, its definitely better than I originally gave credit for. It demands your attention long after you think you have finished with it and despite the annoyances it really is a game for the ages. It is a souls game in heart and mind but cuts out the annoying BS that made souls (particularly demons souls) so damn inaccessible
  62. Joker29
    Dec 20, 2015
    9
    i'm a huge fan of the souls series. Like all the previous souls game, i'm enjoy Bloodborne a lot, the only reason that i didn't give it 10/10 because of the Pvp and co-op gameplay so dumb
  63. dark_heart89
    Dec 19, 2015
    10
    Bloodborne is a step in the right direction for from soft. It offers an amazing atmosphere and a addiction to its lore and gameplay that will invade your dreams. The game is like a sword, while some swords are made off balance and will tire you out from poor craftsmanship, bloodborne is very well balanced and only gets better and improves the experience as you do. the main draw that willBloodborne is a step in the right direction for from soft. It offers an amazing atmosphere and a addiction to its lore and gameplay that will invade your dreams. The game is like a sword, while some swords are made off balance and will tire you out from poor craftsmanship, bloodborne is very well balanced and only gets better and improves the experience as you do. the main draw that will help you is the more fluid and down right amazing combat. It makes every hit feel weighted and that each hit matters between life and becoming the next monstrosities meal for the day. Im writing this review very late I know, but I wanted to take this year and really drink in the whole game and play through it multiple times to give anybody who reads this a fair and honest review on what this game is like. I wont lie this game will get frustrating and you will die many times, but please don't let that deter you from it. The game will feel overwhelming but believe me when I say this if you stay and persevere, you will see the difference in your playing ability and reflexes once you reach even the half way mark. You will see the accomplishments and feel successful, which is something almost no other game in todays market can give you. The enemies are some of the most disturbed, brilliant, and violently mutated creatures imaginable. The weapons all feel different and each have there own strength and weaknesses. People call this and souls games niches, I respect there opinion, but believe differently. I feel these games don't get the credit they deserve because people think there time sinks. Do these games take patience? Yes. The thing people don't understand is, that the patience is learned through playing the game and you don't even realize your getting it. The environment is so damn beautiful and at times you will catch yourself marveling at the scenery and even gazing out into the distance to see areas you have or can visit in the game. The world feels alive and actually interconnected. Then there's the story, I wont go into detail for spoiler reasons, but come on people what happened to imagination and actually working for our stories instead of hand holding. Bottom line is there is a very deep and rich lore in this game and if you take the little bit of time to read the items and be observant, believe me you will see the story and all the characters that are unfortunate enough to be stuck in the world with you unfold. I will go back to my statement about this game being a sword. Just look at like this. the fluid and almost dancing combat is the point of the sword. The creatures, music, and weapons are the balanced blade. Then the world itself and the lore in it is sturdy handle. When put together you have a masterpiece sword able to cut through the garbage of todays AAA gaming and breath new life into gaming and the underrated horror genre of video games.… Expand
  64. PortalSMBX
    Dec 18, 2015
    10
    Bloodborne, created by FromSoftware, is beautiful, and dark. If your looking for a story that keeps you hooked you will find it here, however keep in mind that this is a FromSoftware game, you will actually have to look for the story and yes it is worth it. Game play is an important part of any game and it is perfect here. Every single button press, dodge, attack is all controlled by you,Bloodborne, created by FromSoftware, is beautiful, and dark. If your looking for a story that keeps you hooked you will find it here, however keep in mind that this is a FromSoftware game, you will actually have to look for the story and yes it is worth it. Game play is an important part of any game and it is perfect here. Every single button press, dodge, attack is all controlled by you, if you die, which you will a lot, its your fault. Its all on you to face new enemies, which have great variety, learn the enemies moves and adapt. Once again you will die a lot and after dying by a specific boss over and over and then defeating it is one of the best feelings in the world. The world is vibrant and filled with many different characters, which you can decide the fate for. Many sidelines can be completed and each offers a different take on what you do and how you do it. The world looks beautiful, especially when the fateful blood moon comes out. The game has a total of three endings, each completely different from one another. Their is also a great leveling up system with different attributes. Vitality for health, stamina for running time, skill for defense, attack and discovery, strength for attack power and speed, bloodtinge for gun damage and arcane for the different magic items you can find around the game. The game has a great variety of weapons each with their own combos and play styles and its fun to find new ones every singe time. The game has 13 bosses some optional, some not and many other bosses in chalice dungeons. Chalice dungeons are optional dungeons in which you make a chalice ritual which creates a dungeon which can be randomly generated or not. Three player coop is a big part of this game and is fun, every time you find a new area or fight and kill a boss, you obtain insight, using a beckoning bell can call upon random people or people with the same network password as you. Insight however also affect the game, after obtaining 10 insight the game gets harder and harder and harder so insight is a blessing yet also a curse. Weapons can be upgraded with many runes and certain shards you find around the world and runes can also give players a boost. Finally 4 factions exist in vanilla game and each one offers its own advantages in pve and pvp.In all Bloodborne is a polished game that is cared by FromSoftware and is fun either single player or multiplayer.… Expand
  65. LatentPotential
    Dec 17, 2015
    4
    Like plaything the same scene over and over and over and over and over and over again? While other games sit around waiting to be played. Good. This is for you. Like over hyped games that are actually turds? This is for you. Like less than 60 FPS? This is for you. Like false difficultly (actually piss poor controls, bad frames, and wonky mechanics)? This is for you.

    I bought the lies    Like plaything the same scene over and over and over and over and over and over again? While other games sit around waiting to be played. Good. This is for you. Like over hyped games that are actually turds? This is for you. Like less than 60 FPS? This is for you. Like false difficultly (actually piss poor controls, bad frames, and wonky mechanics)? This is for you.

    I bought the lies that BB was a faster paced, smoother game than DS2. Lies. Just as big of a turd. Slow. Wonky. Piss frame rate. Wanker controls and the "enjoyment" of playing the same scenes over and over again.    … Expand
  66. kambion667
    Dec 16, 2015
    10
    Maybe my favorite game of all time. Too much to talk about, but I think it's a perfect balance of phenomenal rewarding game-play, beautifully dark and immersive world, and next level video game story telling. This game is a masterpiece, the first 3-4 hours take a bit of patience especially for players unfamiliar with souls. Piece of advice: read the item descriptions of every item inMaybe my favorite game of all time. Too much to talk about, but I think it's a perfect balance of phenomenal rewarding game-play, beautifully dark and immersive world, and next level video game story telling. This game is a masterpiece, the first 3-4 hours take a bit of patience especially for players unfamiliar with souls. Piece of advice: read the item descriptions of every item in the game, it contains a lot of the narrative and it's pretty great.… Expand
  67. jose-antonio-5
    Dec 15, 2015
    10
    Sencillamente el mejor juego del año; es un reto para todos los jugadores: difícil y exigente todo el tiempo, sin ayudas como tutoriales, puntos de control o minimapa. Una delicia para los amantes de los buenos juegos, gráficamente cumple bastante bien, si bien no hara las delicias graficas de los mas exigentes, cumple de sobra con lo que ofrece, su diseño de nivel es una obra de arteSencillamente el mejor juego del año; es un reto para todos los jugadores: difícil y exigente todo el tiempo, sin ayudas como tutoriales, puntos de control o minimapa. Una delicia para los amantes de los buenos juegos, gráficamente cumple bastante bien, si bien no hara las delicias graficas de los mas exigentes, cumple de sobra con lo que ofrece, su diseño de nivel es una obra de arte jugable, la ciudad de Yharnam tiene el mejor diseño que he visto en un videojuego en años. Su historia y Lore son tas oscuros que podrían convertir a batman en caperucita roja, aun que para entenderla hay que rebuscar en cada rincón y cada objeto, no te enteras de todo simplemente pasando el juego. Un sistema de combate mucho mas fluido y fresco que en los demás souls, con muchas innovaciones en las mecánicas. Por poner alguna pega, podría tener mas resolución en los fondos, que pierden mucha nitidez con la lejanía, y que un mayor numero de armas y armaduras le habrían coronado sin duda como rey de 2015… Expand
  68. norraziel
    Dec 13, 2015
    9
    Beautiful game specially for consoles... Nice graphics ,gamePlay,soundtracks, challenging ... Didnt play ds or ds2 but i am happy for my first try on from software games looking forward for more
  69. jcarl663
    Dec 13, 2015
    7
    I tried really hard to like this game as much as Dark Souls. I really did. I just... don't care. I mean, it functions, and it's got some pretty cool stuff going for it, but I just don't care. The characters are boring, the world has no mystery and it takes a step back in most everything that made the world of Lordran feel like a real place.
  70. doodlerman
    Dec 12, 2015
    10
    Consecutive playthroughs reveal this is a pretty short game, but damn is it good. It introduces solid innovations on classic Souls gameplay and, as expected, has a grand supply of lore that you can choose to uncover or ignore. It looks beautiful, plays smoothly, and the load times are thankfully patched to take less than an eternity. It's easily my favorite game of 2015. AnotherConsecutive playthroughs reveal this is a pretty short game, but damn is it good. It introduces solid innovations on classic Souls gameplay and, as expected, has a grand supply of lore that you can choose to uncover or ignore. It looks beautiful, plays smoothly, and the load times are thankfully patched to take less than an eternity. It's easily my favorite game of 2015. Another masterpiece from From Software and Miyazaki.… Expand
  71. Callmebobby
    Dec 10, 2015
    10
    This is by far one of the best games I've ever played. You can tell a lot of time went in to designing the the atmosphere, levels and characters. The enemies are like something out of your worst nightmare and it's fantastic. Great gameplay and once you get used to the difficulty, it becomes a well welcomed challenge. Don't take the 0 reviews seriously. They're obviously by people who likeThis is by far one of the best games I've ever played. You can tell a lot of time went in to designing the the atmosphere, levels and characters. The enemies are like something out of your worst nightmare and it's fantastic. Great gameplay and once you get used to the difficulty, it becomes a well welcomed challenge. Don't take the 0 reviews seriously. They're obviously by people who like their hand held through a linear video game. If you like a challenge and enjoy truly great games, do yourself the favor and pick this up.This is by far one of the best games I've ever played. You can tell a lot of time went in to designing the the atmosphere, levels and characters. The enemies are like something out of your worst nightmare and it's fantastic. Great gameplay and once you get used to the difficulty, it becomes a well welcomed challenge. Don't take the 0 reviews seriously. They're obviously by people who like their hand held through a linear video game. If you like a challenge and enjoy truly great games, do yourself the favor and pick this up.… Expand
  72. HaleAle123
    Dec 7, 2015
    10
    Horror, blood, screams and crying babies in the night. You hear the haunting breaths of nearby monstrosities awaiting to tear you apart. Whats not to like?
  73. 3Potatoteers
    Dec 6, 2015
    6
    This is a very good game, if it was not made by FromSoftware, I will give it 8 or 9, but the more time I spent with it, the more I missed Dark Souls, the more I hate Bloodborne and the more I am worried about Dark Souls 3, it just makes me sad, because I know what I used to love has gone permanently. Now you all know how good the game is, I will just focus on the part I don't like.

    1.    This is a very good game, if it was not made by FromSoftware, I will give it 8 or 9, but the more time I spent with it, the more I missed Dark Souls, the more I hate Bloodborne and the more I am worried about Dark Souls 3, it just makes me sad, because I know what I used to love has gone permanently. Now you all know how good the game is, I will just focus on the part I don't like.

    1. Healing. Healing is fast and you have 20 blood vials at the beginning, and you can regain health for a short period of time after you get hit by fight back. It sounds cool at first, but soon I find the Dark Souls approach is superior. Why? First in Dark Souls you don't have to farm healing stuff when you get stuck, which is annoying and not fun at all; Second, in order to keep the difficulty of the game since you can heal fast, they either one shot you or gank you or attack non-stop like rampage, unlike Dark Souls where enemies are brutal but not crazy, and you have a shield to learn their attacks. The more you played Dark Souls, you get more confident, because enemies attack with a rhythm, you are rewarded by spending more time with the game, but in Bloodborne? The enemies are very hard to predict, and since you can regain, you can just trade with them with a strong weapon like Holy Blade.

    2. Attire. Attires in Bloodborne are all about fashion and nothing else. They may have different stats, but really don't matter that much. There is nothing excitement about finding new attires in Bloodborne. Does it look ugly? Yes, then throw it away. This is so not RPG but FashionPG.

    3. Weapon. Yeah I know lots of you love Bloodborne for the intricate weapon attacks, R1 combos, transforming attacks etc. But what is the best attack? Holy Blade charged R2. Hand Axe charged R2. Chikage transformed R1. Action game doesn't have to be intricate, it should be simple and elegant, it is more about timing and strategy, and know your enemies well.

    4. Weapon upgrade. So little materials to upgrade the weapons. In Dark Souls you have alternatives like boss weapon, fire weapon, black knight weapon, dragon weapon. In Bloodborne? One blood rock per game, and no alternatives, that is...good.

    5. Gem system. You wanna PvP? No you can't, because you don't have the best gems so they can one shot you with 50% V.attack and 3*27% gems. Go back and farm like a farmer! Thank you FromSoftware.

    6. Chalice Dungeon. Could it be more boring? And instead of showing brilliant level design, they decide to deploy crazy hard enemies but no rewards for you, is that supposed to be funny and I supposed to admire that?

    7. Cheap battle design. Most hunter NPCs have large health pool, they can heal, and they hit you with two or three hits, and they gank you. It is so cheap I just don't bother fighting with them.

    8. Horrible camera. When you encounter a large enemy, man, the camera is **** you can only see its dick covering you monitor.

    9. Poise. Anything staggers you. And you can't tell if an enemy has poise since there is no heavy armor in this game. So you better use Holy Blade charged R2... What is worse, when you get hit, even by a large boss, you are not knocked down, so you get some i-frame to reposition yourself, no you get staggered so they can combo you to death, and what is even more worse, you DON'T have i-frame when knocked down! It is annoying, I think they design it like this because of the fast healing.

    10. Sound effect. Lots of bosses in this game roar or scream, they just ruin the boss music. It is torture to the ears. **** what is the point of making boss music when all you can hear is beast screaming?

    11. Way too short NPC quest lines, some of them just ended. There is no one touches you deeply like Solaire. They are just too short.

    12. Cheap boss fight. Boss fight should be hard, yet fast. When you die, you know you make a mistake, you know you can make it next time. There is nothing fun when you have to fight a boss for more than 10 min but make a small mistake and get one shot killed. There is nothing fun when you quickstep like crazy and drink blood vials like an alcoholic. Seriously, Bloodborne bosses have too much health and it takes too long to kill them, it just makes don't want to fight them twice. I fight Four Kings for god knows how many times and still enjoy it, but I will never fight defiled watchdog, defiled amygdala, or loran dark beast ever again.

    It seems to me FromSoftware is trying hard to create hard games instead of fun yet challenging games. They use RGN and crazy bosses to make the game longer to hide the fact that they don't have as much to offer as Dark Souls. The DLC for instance, the content is little yet the bosses are crazy, but you know what? People love it, they praise how beautiful the bosses are designed, but to me, it is just a prove they don't put much effort on lore and NPCs and new maps and cool level designs. They simply deploy some **** boss and people love it.    … Expand
  74. Merfy
    Dec 6, 2015
    10
    Bloodborne...

    I love this game it is spectacular, challenging, brutal and probably the hardest game I have ever played(Never played DS1 or DS2). I've put over 100 hours into the game at this point, the DLC was incredible and the chalice dungeons add a substantial amount of content towards the late game. The whole game looks amazing and the combat is very smooth, its also fair to say    Bloodborne...

    I love this game it is spectacular, challenging, brutal and probably the hardest game I have ever played(Never played DS1 or DS2). I've put over 100 hours into the game at this point, the DLC was incredible and the chalice dungeons add a substantial amount of content towards the late game. The whole game looks amazing and the combat is very smooth, its also fair to say that I have witnessed some of the most vile creatures to ever grace gaming during my play-through, this game oozes originality its a masterpiece.

    However I can understand that it is not going to suit some people, it might just be the difficulty or the style of game itself, either way Bloodborne really blossoms if you dedicate yourself to getting better at it. Its easy to say **** this before beating the first two bosses but persevere and the game will start to shine.

    Overall I give this game a 9.5/10, the reason I take away half a point is because I would love to see a Hunters Arena in the game to allow PvP to reach its true potential(Ranked Play), also a similar setup for Co-op like a Hunters Hub/Social or something along those lines. Other very minor flaws were enemy placement not changing and I thought it would be so cool if From Software were able to incorporate dismemberment into the game for ultimate brutality.

    Had a great experience with Bloodborne, its one of the best games ever made and easily my 2015 Game of the Year.    … Expand
  75. CynicsGaming
    Dec 1, 2015
    10
    Reason I gave this a 10: To counter all of the unnecessary troll 0's this game doesn't deserve.
    REAL SCORE: 9.5
    So I literally made a Metacritic account just to review this game and a couple of others. As I scroll down the user reviews, I see 0's being given by people with the sole reason that the game is too hard! What do you guys want!?!? You are the ones that are crying that games now    Reason I gave this a 10: To counter all of the unnecessary troll 0's this game doesn't deserve.
    REAL SCORE: 9.5
    So I literally made a Metacritic account just to review this game and a couple of others. As I scroll down the user reviews, I see 0's being given by people with the sole reason that the game is too hard! What do you guys want!?!? You are the ones that are crying that games now are too casual yet a game that is difficult is released and people are giving it 0's just because you couldn't beat the first boss? Really? I got rekt by the first boss 17 times but I learned and this game rewards you for it! And this was my first time playing a FromSoftware game. The graphics are great. The amount of detail put into everything from a small puddle to an enemy is phenomenal. The gothic art style is a great welcomed change. With a naturally scary setting and horrifying creature designs, this game is easily one of the scariest games Ive played that isn't even considered a horror game. The story is vague and cryptic but for those who put the time in to piece it all together will be thoroughly satisfied. Weapon variation is great but I would say weapons like the Tonitrus are rather weak due to Arcane being a relatively weak stat. That's why I took .5 off. Stat balancing wasn't too great despite this being a RPG. Bloodtinge and Arcane are relatively worthless in the story and are only worth investing in if you play PvP a lot. A couple of bosses were easy to beat *cough* Witches of Hemwick* but bosses like the Blood Starved Beast are arguably some of the hardest bosses of all time. Constant defeat can be angering but Bloodborne is never unfair or has cheap enemies that can cheese you over. Every defeat was due to you not adapting to the enemy. I bought this game when it was released, and it has become one of my favorite RPG's of all time. Since Stat. Balance is key in an RPG though it did lose a point    … Expand
  76. SEAPIG5
    Dec 1, 2015
    1
    One word to sum up this game would be pointless...Granted I didn't play this game for long and people may say 'oh you just didn't give it enough time', however after a few hours of playing I want a game that grabs me from the start.
    Secondly people complain about games been too repetitive all the time and hate them for it but somehow this one is exempt from that point of view? No, not to    One word to sum up this game would be pointless...Granted I didn't play this game for long and people may say 'oh you just didn't give it enough time', however after a few hours of playing I want a game that grabs me from the start.
    Secondly people complain about games been too repetitive all the time and hate them for it but somehow this one is exempt from that point of view? No, not to me. That might be the aim too but I just don't get it.
    Finally, the enemy design...the only thing in this game that strikes me as good design - that's purely the reason it doesn't have 0 - is the first boss (Don't know its name and wont waste any more time finding out). I mean at one point there was a giant flightless crows attacking me, where is the creativity in that?
    Speaking of creativity the lack of it is another way I'd describe this game.

    Overall I wouldn't recommend if you couldn't tell already and I thank anyone who read my review and hope you take into consideration. If not I hope you find it more enjoyable than I did.    … Expand
  77. YoJiEx
    Nov 30, 2015
    10
    Bloodborne is very misleading. You see stellar reviews from both users and critics which is totally rare. This lead me to purchase the game (digitally) which i soon regretted....immensely. It’s not the difficulty that got me though...

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

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

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

    What I disliked:

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

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

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

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

    I feel like this game masks it's generic features with high difficulty and an inside-joke-like story that I somehow never could understand or get into. What is worse is that this game is defended so venomously by fans that I feel that others would agree but have been silenced online. Had I been able to read the above concerns, I would never have purchased this game. If you enjoy the game then I’m super glad for you and wish you the best but if the above items give you pause, please rent the game before dropping good money on it (especially digital copies which you can’t trade in).    … Expand
  78. JonNajem
    Nov 30, 2015
    9
    I've got to say, I am very pleased with this game. I was looking for a gruelingly difficult game similar to WItcher III and i say it delivers, firing on all cylinders. this games combat is strict, but fair. using the right tactics and learning boss patterns to triumph these battles is forever rewarding. well worth the money, unlike a lot of games these days. looking for a game with coolI've got to say, I am very pleased with this game. I was looking for a gruelingly difficult game similar to WItcher III and i say it delivers, firing on all cylinders. this games combat is strict, but fair. using the right tactics and learning boss patterns to triumph these battles is forever rewarding. well worth the money, unlike a lot of games these days. looking for a game with cool boss battles and a sleek look with a nice story and character progression? buy this. must own for PS4 Owners… Expand
  79. mtg837
    Nov 30, 2015
    9
    The good:

    Beautiful design, from beginning to end. The imaginatively macabre vision of victorian england never fails to amaze. crisp, exciting new gameplay. familiar enough to souls fans while bringing a new level of speed and excitement. terrifying, menacing bosses. the difficulty remains, too. some bosses decidedly more than others (in traditional souls fashion,) which will    The good:

    Beautiful design, from beginning to end. The imaginatively macabre vision of victorian england never fails to amaze.

    crisp, exciting new gameplay. familiar enough to souls fans while bringing a new level of speed and excitement.

    terrifying, menacing bosses. the difficulty remains, too. some bosses decidedly more than others (in traditional souls fashion,) which will keep you on your toes till the very end. no game has cooler boss fights than the souls games, and bloodborne keeps this true to form.

    great atmospheric storytelling. you really feel like a lost explorer traversing the unknown. the world is totally yours to discover.

    the bad:

    not much. i had one or two camera angle issues, but those were few and far between, and to be expected with the pace of the action (dodging into tight corners will happen.)

    i always play the souls games in offline mode, and i'd like a pause function.

    the end (SPOILER) gives you the option to not fight the final boss. I didn't choose that, but I thought that was kind of lame. Who plays a game 99% through then decides not to fight the final boss? He's arguably the coolest boss, too. (for those who've completed it, I'm referring to the The Fist Hunter, not Moon Presence. I'm totally cool with having optional bosses, but not an optional story boss.)    … Expand
  80. theduffman7
    Nov 27, 2015
    10
    Best Game ever, they give you the opportunity to play by your salve, feel the experience of playing and having control of what you should do. its a master piece
  81. HunterZolomon
    Nov 26, 2015
    10
    Bloodborne is one of the greatest game experiences I've ever had. Been a gamer since the eighties, so I've gone through a lot. I could nitpick, there are some very, very minor issues. But that would feel petty considering the greatness of this achievement. Easily a 10.
  82. RPGaymer
    Nov 26, 2015
    5
    I know a score of 5 doesn't go with the mainstream oppinion but hey - thats what user reviews are for.

    First of all I have to say that I am new to the dark souls games and Bloodborne is the first game of this series. Lets start out with what I like +++ The world and the setting is superb - that Lovecraft meets Walking Dead meets Groundhog Day creates a dense atmosphere, fantastic    I know a score of 5 doesn't go with the mainstream oppinion but hey - thats what user reviews are for.

    First of all I have to say that I am new to the dark souls games and Bloodborne is the first game of this series.

    Lets start out with what I like

    +++ The world and the setting is superb - that Lovecraft meets Walking Dead meets Groundhog Day creates a dense atmosphere, fantastic surroundings and an eerie feel to it. That was mostly the reason I kept playing this game for so long, it just feels great to travel the streets of Yarnam.
    ++ The narration - I love it. This game really makes you feel with your character as you are thrown into a weird scenario having no more of a clue than your character does, and the story isn't simply told, you have to uncover it, discovering little clues at every corner, forcing you to put the whole picture together yourself. Very interesting
    + The Enemies are fantastic, I dont know what the game creators were taking when they came up with those monsters, but it definitely worked. Those weird enemies really make the game worthwile

    But there are many negative points that finally made me quit playing this game, leaving me very dissapointed, as I would have loved to see more of the game.

    --- I am lost. I mean - I know that being lost is part of the game and part of the fun, but when it comes to a point where I either have to spend hours upon hours, trying to every combination of "now I toppled a flower pot - now i have to visit everything again, maybe something changed somewhere" or having to rely on wikis to spare me that waste of time this really is a buzz-kill for me.

    --- The difficulty. I spend hours roaming the the streets after the first lamp. The game doesnt tell you "get one insight, find a skull, bash it against your head and you will be allowed to level up" no. Either you stumble over it, or you dont and you cant even begin the game because of that. But once you got that figured out (thanks to wiki) there comes a time when it actually makes fun to play. Then the first bosses come. I know that it is part of the fun to learn the combat mechanics and I daresay I mastered them sufficently, putting a lot of time into it. I also managed to beat a lot of bosses and aways felt kinda proud afterwards because they really are tough SOBs. But at some point I met a boss that I couldn't beat at all. And I dont wanna spend another 10 hours farming previous areas, just to level up a little so I increase my chance to survive the first half of the bossfight. I just dont have the time for that.
    So after all: If you have time on your hands, if you can adapt to the playing style easily, and if you dont mind spending hours upon hours farming the same surroundings untill you can proceed and to train your use of game mechanics - buy that game.

    I am however finally sick of a game, that in my opinion isn't playable without a wiki page. There are no explanations whatsoever, the game mechanics are complex and yet not explained at all and in the end I have to say: I paid good money for it. If i want to make this game easier - add easier difficulty levels - and leave the decision up to me!!! I am pretty certain the game will become very interesting later one, but that doesn't do me any good if I cant get there, withouth putting another 16 hours of mindless farming into it. Some people have a life in the real world, game difficulty should be adjustable to players who wanna see the whole game without having to spend hours upon hours in farming and training.

    With adjustable difficulty settings this game would have been a superb 10/10. The way it is it's just an unplayable piece of something that might have been great, but I'll never know. And a score of 5/10 is generous for a game that is so hard, it might as well be bugged or broken. When will software developers realize to give more power to the players. If i want the fights to be easier, add a darned difficulty slider, or live with this score. I couldn't recommend this game to anyone who has a real life, because it the ratio between "it eats up your time" and "you actually proceed in this game" is as unbalanced as it can be.    … Expand
  83. XxSoULxMaNxX
    Nov 25, 2015
    10
    What was I thinking?? My rating - until I just edited it - was slightly less than a 10 when, in fact, this is one of the best games available. The new DLC solidifies it. Also, I finally got into the chalice dungeons and building weapons for specific enemies / situations (i.e. a pure, fire saw for beasts, etc.) - the depth, combat mechanics, world, atmosphere, ambiance ....and on and on.What was I thinking?? My rating - until I just edited it - was slightly less than a 10 when, in fact, this is one of the best games available. The new DLC solidifies it. Also, I finally got into the chalice dungeons and building weapons for specific enemies / situations (i.e. a pure, fire saw for beasts, etc.) - the depth, combat mechanics, world, atmosphere, ambiance ....and on and on. This game by itself justifies a PS4 purchase, especially with the new DLC. I highly recommend.… Expand
  84. Makeshift2812
    Nov 25, 2015
    10
    I rarely consider a game to be a 10/10, but Bloodborne truly is a masterpiece. Every aspect of From Software's latest game is stunning - both visually and mechanically. The combat is fluid and satisfying, the graphics are beautiful, the multiplayer is both unique and enjoyable, the list goes on. The game's difficulty may be a turn off to people who are new to the franchise, but this was myI rarely consider a game to be a 10/10, but Bloodborne truly is a masterpiece. Every aspect of From Software's latest game is stunning - both visually and mechanically. The combat is fluid and satisfying, the graphics are beautiful, the multiplayer is both unique and enjoyable, the list goes on. The game's difficulty may be a turn off to people who are new to the franchise, but this was my first From Software game and I found the game both punishing and rewarding. So far I've sunk 80+ hours into Bloodborne and I plan to increase that with the release of The Old Hunters DLC.

    Bloodborne is, put simply, incredible in every way. If you own a PS4, Bloodborne is a must-have exclusive and, in my opinion, the best game (so far) of the 8th generation of video games.    … Expand
  85. KiraXiX
    Nov 24, 2015
    10
    The game is difficult but extremely addictive, makes us want to always try again and bring down one who tipped us before. The plot is interesting and the graphics are gorgeous too.
  86. KeybladeWarrior
    Nov 24, 2015
    3
    I am sorry to say but people are blinded. People see the comp[any which made dark souls and expect amazing, when the game comes everyone is in denial, they can't accept that it is bad. Although all the fans will be at me for hating, but hear me out.

    Positives: Large open world Large variety of enemies Difficult gameplay Imaginative enemies and bosses Good concept Negatives:    I am sorry to say but people are blinded. People see the comp[any which made dark souls and expect amazing, when the game comes everyone is in denial, they can't accept that it is bad. Although all the fans will be at me for hating, but hear me out.

    Positives:
    Large open world
    Large variety of enemies
    Difficult gameplay
    Imaginative enemies and bosses
    Good concept

    Negatives:
    Simple gameplay (dodge, shoot, hit, repeat)
    No story til later within the game (leaving people in the dark)
    A lot of backtracking (to unlock new areas, to level up, and to get items)
    Bad facial graphics (PS2 grade actually)
    A lot of the enemies follow the same pattern (slowly walk towards you, dash and hit)
    Bosses are difficult, but simple (very little variety in attacks)
    You get nothing from smashing things (although it is nice, it feels pointless)
    Some enemies are just too strong at your level (One hit kills, they are ranged and have lots of HP)
    Tutorial isn't very good (I found although I like short and sweet tutorials, the game didn't explain anything just said to do it)

    All in all if the gameplay and enemy attack variety was improved, then it would be an 8/10, but sadly it is just too repetitive and simple    … Expand
  87. incomplete
    Nov 23, 2015
    10
    it's awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    if you want to play action game? just play!!
    very hard, thrill, adventure....
    it's perfect!!
    just play now, never let you down!
  88. vaughtex
    Nov 22, 2015
    10
    Ive been gaming for the best part of 30 years. Now and again a game comes along that reminds me why I keep playing. This is one of them. Even if you don't like the 'souls series, there is much to admire here. It is indefinitely more accessible than it's predecessors and personally, I find it better for it. The first few hours are tough - especially up to the 2nd boss fight, but after thisIve been gaming for the best part of 30 years. Now and again a game comes along that reminds me why I keep playing. This is one of them. Even if you don't like the 'souls series, there is much to admire here. It is indefinitely more accessible than it's predecessors and personally, I find it better for it. The first few hours are tough - especially up to the 2nd boss fight, but after this the game 'clicks'. If you are initially put off, persevere. The setting is beautifully gothic, character design is nothing short of stunning. Gameplay - visceral, deep, tough but rewarding all the same.… Expand
  89. demondarksoul
    Nov 22, 2015
    10
    the best game i play in ps4,Amazing, astonishing, masterpiece from Software. Bloodborne is one of those games that will go down in gaming history as one of the best of all time.never can stop play or sell this game, i think demonsouls can now rest in piece ,
  90. Sheep_198
    Nov 21, 2015
    10
    Excellent game, enjoyable, challenging, great world design and cleaver interactions. Piece of art, beautiful and fun. Replayability is excellent. The best PS4 game so far. Being a souls fan, this is the best in the series.
  91. kwstas
    Nov 20, 2015
    7
    this is an pretty ineresting game but is extremely defficult . you must play like a true proffesional because if you dont you will never go further that the second boss . he is no giving even a second to breath .he run like a devil
  92. ZackRogers
    Nov 18, 2015
    9
    Bloodborne is one of the best games of 2015. This game is amazing and beautiful. If you're not into the Dark Souls themed games yet, Bloodborne is the perfect From Software game for you. The weapons are so cool and fun to level up, the bosses are very challenging and exciting, and its story is pure incredible.
  93. KrisTrajkovski
    Nov 17, 2015
    10
    This game is hard as hell but I love it. I have never played Dark Souls mainly because of the amount of difficulty there is, but Bloodborne made me wanna buy it and I was speechless of how beautiful the game looked. From Software are pretty admitting that they are going to get even bigger and better when they produce games like Dark Souls and I am really happy for them
  94. Johnchurn
    Nov 16, 2015
    10
    This is hands down the very best game for ps4 2015 easily. The difficulty level is insane yet fair. Learn the tactic needed to down enemy & bosses its rewarding if you beat em.
    Needless to say much its a 10.
    If you own a ps4 & love really hardcore game... this is your cake. Paid full price for it & worth every penny.
  95. gibran19
    Nov 15, 2015
    10
    Best game in the From Software's Souls series. The faster action is a good change. I like that the game feels more like Dark soul than Dark souls 2

    Bloodborne > Dark souls > Demon's souls > Dark souls II
  96. Datamari
    Nov 15, 2015
    9
    This game is cruel! I like it!
    Bloodborne was developed by the same people who made Dark Souls, which is notorious for being one of the hardest games ever made. Bloodborne is no different, and while at first it may seem like a Dark Souls clone, it's more of a successor to the franchise. It's still punishing and savage, but still enjoyable in terms of combat and level design. The game    This game is cruel! I like it!
    Bloodborne was developed by the same people who made Dark Souls, which is notorious for being one of the hardest games ever made. Bloodborne is no different, and while at first it may seem like a Dark Souls clone, it's more of a successor to the franchise. It's still punishing and savage, but still enjoyable in terms of combat and level design. The game looks great, the story is surprisingly deep, and the overall gameplay is what makes this game worth every death. the only problem I have with this game is that the frame-rate drops and loading screens can slow the pace, and the chalice dungeons seem a bit underwhelming. But despite these technical issues, Bloodborne still holds out as a fantastic experience, but if you're new to games like these, i'd recommend playing Dark Souls 1 or 2 before playing this. However, just a tip of advice before playing any of these games: be prepared to die.

    Bloodborne gets a 9/10.    … Expand
  97. Armygamer91
    Nov 13, 2015
    9
    What a wonderful game. Know going in, this is not a Souls game but definitely a cousin. The increased speed of the combat is a great difference to anyone that played Dark/Demon Souls games. No shield, instead the inclusion of firearms but the "parry/kill" is still present in its own way. A world that is a joy to explore and exploration like the Souls games is a must as in the usual caseWhat a wonderful game. Know going in, this is not a Souls game but definitely a cousin. The increased speed of the combat is a great difference to anyone that played Dark/Demon Souls games. No shield, instead the inclusion of firearms but the "parry/kill" is still present in its own way. A world that is a joy to explore and exploration like the Souls games is a must as in the usual case very little info is given to the gamer. This is not as much a stat fest RPG and feels more Hack N Slash with enough RPG elements. The best game on the PS4 no doubt!… Expand
  98. fj101
    Nov 13, 2015
    10
    Pure dope.............................................................................................................................................
  99. Harryjpaul
    Nov 13, 2015
    10
    This game set the standard for every game i will ever play after it, and made me question every game i played before it. The game play is truly standout, alongside an incredibly testing game that gives you a true sense of pride after completing it.
  100. zmmby
    Nov 11, 2015
    8
    It's a fun game. It aint Dark Souls and you can tell by that.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Overall, it's a good game and even if you only complete it once, it's worth it.    … Expand
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#3 Best PS4 Game of 2015
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#1 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2015
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#9 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2015

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Universal acclaim - based on 100 Critic Reviews

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