Bloodborne

 PlayStation 4
  • Publisher: SCEA
  • Release Date: Mar 24, 2015
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  1. epistm87
    Nov 11, 2015
    0
    MANY BUGS You Died" then wait almost a whole minute to respawn then soon thereafter see "you Died"
    rinse repeat. Bland, repetitive gameplay. No storyline.
  2. KukistajA
    Nov 11, 2015
    2
    I should have done my research more thoroughly before committing dollars on this one. I read a few reviews, and assumed I was buying very hard RPG. That's not at all what I bought. The game is hard, I'll give you that, but it's only hard for hardness' sake. It only brings needless repetition, and if you enjoy grinding same boss over and over and over and over and ooooooover and over andI should have done my research more thoroughly before committing dollars on this one. I read a few reviews, and assumed I was buying very hard RPG. That's not at all what I bought. The game is hard, I'll give you that, but it's only hard for hardness' sake. It only brings needless repetition, and if you enjoy grinding same boss over and over and over and over and ooooooover and over and over again, then maybe this is the best thing. This game is pretty much flappy birds (in more than one way), and it probably draws similar audience. The real RPG features are fairly non-existent, which actually makes this game more of a hack'n'slash à la Diablo . The unintuitive controls make it more of a hack'n'die, though. I never finished the game, and I really don't want to.… Expand
  3. Masterbaiter
    Nov 11, 2015
    10
    Bloodborne is one of 2015's greatest games. It is a must buy for fans of FromSoftware and old school horror. Create your own character and fight the plague of beasts to cleanse Yharnam. The "story" of this game is left up to the player to interpret. There is enough information hidden in texts and item description to form a cohesive narrative, but it is ultimately up to you to decide theBloodborne is one of 2015's greatest games. It is a must buy for fans of FromSoftware and old school horror. Create your own character and fight the plague of beasts to cleanse Yharnam. The "story" of this game is left up to the player to interpret. There is enough information hidden in texts and item description to form a cohesive narrative, but it is ultimately up to you to decide the purpose of your character and his/her place in the world.
    You will find a variety of weapon throughout your journey and you play primarily with arcane items, trick-weapons, and guns. Some people argue that Bloodborne is lacking in variety compared to its predecessors. That is not the case. Bloodborne's weapons vary greatly and can completely change your playstyle from long, mid, and to short range; certain weapons are better against certain enemies. The souls had more weapons but many were simply reskins of a base design. Here in bloodborne the playstyle of the scythe, greatsword, hammer, saw, and axe are all different.
    The monsters of Bloodborne are some of the most interesting you will see. Without spoiling too much, you will of course face the typical werewolf, but be warned they are but a common enemy and you will fight things that will make you question the game you are playing.
    All in all, this is a terrific game, and I highly suggest trying it even to those unfamiliar with the series.    … Expand
  4. Frank_Dukes
    Nov 9, 2015
    8
    Good game. BUILDSUPON THE SOULS SERIES. ALTHOUTH IT ISNT NEARLYAS CHALENGING.. ITS BASICALLY AN EASIER,PRETTIER SOULS GAME. IM NOT REALLY A FAN OF THE GUNS. NOT MUCH SKILL INVOLVED IN THAT ASPECT,BUT OVERAL REALLY GOOD GAME. FAR AND AWAY THE BEST GAME ON PS4.
  5. JaggerE
    Nov 9, 2015
    10
    A dark, creepy and mechanically masterful gaming experience.

    Pros:
    + Gorgeous Art Direction and Visuals
    + Boss fights
    + Even MORE Boss Fights
    + Impeccable Design
    + Risk for Reward gameplay
    + Masterfully sound gameplay mechanics
    + Strong Atmosphere

    10/10
  6. MarquisDeMizzle
    Nov 9, 2015
    4
    A beautiful and immersive environment and fairly challenging gameplay, ruined by terrible game design decisions. Long load times combined with inanely placed respawn points will ensure you waste plenty of time running from point A to B or taking painfully slow elevator rides a dozen times. Not sure I've encountered another game with such disrespect for players time.
  7. unit_1
    Nov 9, 2015
    10
    This is how you do a game! I've never liked the Souls series- the gameplay was way to slow. But this one... this one is just perfect. Beautiful, difficult and satisfying. And most of all the Victorian era cities with Lovecraftian monsters. I would play a bad game because of this setting.
  8. thomasnichols
    Nov 6, 2015
    10
    This game is highly addicting and also highly frustrating. Sure you'll die, and die, and die, but in the end it's truly worth it. The story, mostly hidden in rare-to-find notes and item descriptions is very dark compared to the Souls games. The atmosphere is very well done, and the combat has you on the edge of your seat. I would highly recommend this game to anyone who likes the SoulsThis game is highly addicting and also highly frustrating. Sure you'll die, and die, and die, but in the end it's truly worth it. The story, mostly hidden in rare-to-find notes and item descriptions is very dark compared to the Souls games. The atmosphere is very well done, and the combat has you on the edge of your seat. I would highly recommend this game to anyone who likes the Souls type of combat system or anyone who likes a good old From Soft game.… Expand
  9. anonymity
    Nov 5, 2015
    10
    A little faster, a little more brutal, and a lot scarier. This game is amazing and operates on many different levels. From the more dynamic/aggressive combat to the Lovecraftian story, Bloodborne knocks it out of the park. Not for everyone but a good entry point for those with interest and large testicles.
  10. Nomad_Freeman
    Nov 5, 2015
    10
    Amazing game! Great fighting system, mysterious music, dark and bloody atmosphere with horrible monsters. Moaning, crying, rik in the dark and you do not know who is breaking the gate. Great sound! There are no QTE, tips and concessions. Only an ax, a gun and two legs - run while you can, fight-until it fell! Death is waiting for you around every corner, and you are sure to die many times.
  11. LavosierDQ
    Nov 4, 2015
    10
    Blooodborne é um jogo extremamente desafiador e para quem tem sangue no olho. ótimos gráficos, som maravilhoso , trilha sonora genial e criativa onde faz vc penetrar no mundo sombrio de gótico do jogo e para finalizar feito pelo mesmo criador de Dark Souls Hidetaka Miyazaki. Uma obra de Arte jogável e o diferencial no mercado do entretenimento digital entupido de FPS. Vale muito aBlooodborne é um jogo extremamente desafiador e para quem tem sangue no olho. ótimos gráficos, som maravilhoso , trilha sonora genial e criativa onde faz vc penetrar no mundo sombrio de gótico do jogo e para finalizar feito pelo mesmo criador de Dark Souls Hidetaka Miyazaki. Uma obra de Arte jogável e o diferencial no mercado do entretenimento digital entupido de FPS. Vale muito a pena jogar esse adorável jogo. Para quem tem PS4 é mais que uma obrigação.… Expand
  12. abprof
    Nov 3, 2015
    10
    Great game. Amazing environments and hidden story. Smooth combat. Love the speed and dashing around. The combat animations are superb. Walks the fine line between hack and slash and deep layered combat.
  13. AGiantDad
    Nov 3, 2015
    3
    There is only one way to play this game. Be fast and hit hard. While some people like that (myself included). There is NO good variation to this.
    Pros of bloodborne
    Looks great Combat is fast Not as hard as other games (i mean Dark Souls) Play as Joker Cons (where to start) *This game has no variation. As stated above, if you build like a tank, your gonna die like a **** This game    There is only one way to play this game. Be fast and hit hard. While some people like that (myself included). There is NO good variation to this.
    Pros of bloodborne
    Looks great
    Combat is fast
    Not as hard as other games (i mean Dark Souls)
    Play as Joker

    Cons (where to start)
    *This game has no variation. As stated above, if you build like a tank, your gonna die like a **** This game will smack you around if you're slow. So you have to be fast and hit hard. Because if you think that hitting a boss more than 2 times is possible, go ahead and throw the game away.
    *Not even close to as hard. I'm a seasoned Darks Souls vet, *DeS included*, So when i first loaded this game I was hyped for the First next gen Souls-like to my knowledge. I should've taken those hypetrains and shot them in the yard and left them to die, because it would've been more merciful.
    *Weapons....too little

    My main grip is that it's WAY too easy. For once i had to stop playing a game like this because it was boring. The story isn't compelling, the combat (while faster) is dull, and it feels like i'm playing a game that wanted to be hard... but looked at mommy and decided that "hard" is a relative term. The only thing I look forward to (after getting halfway into the game) was seeing the doll, but that was because it was one of very few things I could stand. Give it a shot if your a souls fans, but don't buy it until you KNOW you like it. Otherwise you'll wish you were hollow so you didn't have to acknowledge it's existence    … Expand
  14. Samsoon
    Nov 3, 2015
    1
    One of the most boring and repetitive games i've been playing recently. I hate this shiny effect (everything in this game is shining), and there are a lot of issues (you can see them on youtube).
  15. Crisiscore7iet
    Nov 2, 2015
    10
    This is by far, the best PS4 game yet. (Until Uncharted 4) Bloodborne is probably the easiest if you put it next to the Souls series. But its still very, VERY challenging, and rewarding. That feeling you get when you kicked a bosses ass after you've been dying a lot, is just AWESOME!! I highly recommend this game to people looking for a challenge. It has a beautiful graphics, a greatThis is by far, the best PS4 game yet. (Until Uncharted 4) Bloodborne is probably the easiest if you put it next to the Souls series. But its still very, VERY challenging, and rewarding. That feeling you get when you kicked a bosses ass after you've been dying a lot, is just AWESOME!! I highly recommend this game to people looking for a challenge. It has a beautiful graphics, a great (awkward) story, and simple excellent combat. 10/10… Expand
  16. claytastic
    Oct 31, 2015
    10
    This may just be one of the best games I've ever played. It's creepy environments always give me the chills, the massive world size leaves me wanting to find all the secrets, the enemy and boss design makes everybody look frightening in every way, it is so enjoyable to hack up an enemy when you're being attacked, and the story is richer than every Souls games. What's there not to loveThis may just be one of the best games I've ever played. It's creepy environments always give me the chills, the massive world size leaves me wanting to find all the secrets, the enemy and boss design makes everybody look frightening in every way, it is so enjoyable to hack up an enemy when you're being attacked, and the story is richer than every Souls games. What's there not to love about Bloodborne?
    Honestly, I could never get into the Souls because it never quite fit my play-style. It taught you that hiding behind a shield is always the best option. Bloodborne, on the other hand, puts you right into the action, and shows that shields are meaningless, by giving you the only shied in the game for free, and it's wooden. The minute I saw this, a big smile grew on my face. Easily my favorite parts of this game were the bosses. All 17 of them are a difficulty to fight, even the ones that didn't seem threatening at first, and difficulty is the name of this game.
    I expected so much from this game, and I received all of it and more. I honestly wish it would never end, because with all of the stuff there is to see and do, it seems like that would be a possibility. I can't wait for the DLC, and hopefully a sequel. Good hunting.    … Expand
  17. Bloodjack1707
    Oct 30, 2015
    10
    Bloodborne is AMAZING, I couldn't believe that it took me this long to try out this game.
    The first thing you will notice is this game is hard, I do like hard games but this was the most difficult game I've ever played. I've never tried dark souls or demon souls so I don't know if Bloodborne is easier or harder than these games, but know that you will die again and again and again...    Bloodborne is AMAZING, I couldn't believe that it took me this long to try out this game.
    The first thing you will notice is this game is hard, I do like hard games but this was the most difficult game I've ever played. I've never tried dark souls or demon souls so I don't know if Bloodborne is easier or harder than these games, but know that you will die again and again and again...
    This is one of those games which the story is vague and if you want to understand it, you have to read the descriptions, the little hidden messages etc... It doesn't bother me at all but I do know some people don't like these types of games.
    The gameplay is awesome, the left hand is for the gun and the right hand is for swords, blades, axes etc... So you can do combos with them, the combat is aggressive, smooth and fun.
    But the best parts of the game are the bosses, when you fight one, they put epic music (btw the soundtrack is awesome) and they are hard to beat, so when you beat one it's SO freaking satisfying.

    But it's not for everybody, it can be frustrating so if you are not patient, this game will not be a good experience for you, the loading screens can be a bit too long and the camera maybe will be hard to get used to but other than that I've got nothing bad to say about this game it's my favourite game of the year.    … Expand
  18. Bitek
    Oct 29, 2015
    10
    Pure awesomeness.Must have for PS4 owners. The game is brutally challenging but it is so much fun to play. Visuals are gorgeous. The learning curve is steep. It is best to play it with PlayStation+ subscription.There are many tips online how to play the game. I love it.
  19. Be_Objective
    Oct 29, 2015
    10
    It's hard to describe Bloodborne without stating the obvious. It's brutal, fast paced, misterious, grotesque and enthraling. There is nothing quite like Bloodborne out there. The story may be easy to miss, but if you pay attention and let its Lovecraftian roots sink in, it will haunt you. Like Dark Souls, it's not for everyone. However, there is very little wrong with the game in itsIt's hard to describe Bloodborne without stating the obvious. It's brutal, fast paced, misterious, grotesque and enthraling. There is nothing quite like Bloodborne out there. The story may be easy to miss, but if you pay attention and let its Lovecraftian roots sink in, it will haunt you. Like Dark Souls, it's not for everyone. However, there is very little wrong with the game in its current state. Bloodborne is something that must be experienced to be understood. It's the best console exclusive of the PS4 so far and if you like the genre you can't let this game slide.… Expand
  20. jozee1981
    Oct 29, 2015
    10
    I played this right after finishing the Witcher 3 and I was very skeptical going into it. It is a completely different type of game but just as amazing! I am a huge fan, easily my favorite game of its genre, I would highly recommend it to anyone.
  21. TheNeutral
    Oct 29, 2015
    0
    Wow, talk about all abroad the hype train. This game is utter pants and boring as hell. I feel sorry for the people that purchased this at full price. If you are new to the Dark Souls games then forget about this, you've got no chance.
    If this game was on any other platform, it would barely score a 3 but thanks to all the ponys, it's score is right up there with some classics.
    People    Wow, talk about all abroad the hype train. This game is utter pants and boring as hell. I feel sorry for the people that purchased this at full price. If you are new to the Dark Souls games then forget about this, you've got no chance.
    If this game was on any other platform, it would barely score a 3 but thanks to all the ponys, it's score is right up there with some classics.
    People need to accept when a game is rubbish and not trick other people in to buying games.    … Expand
  22. BeardeDestroyer
    Oct 29, 2015
    1
    I am a huge fan of RPGs and most things dark and brooding. When I first saw the trailor for Bloodborne I was seriously intruiged but I didn't part with my $70 due to the lack of bow & arrow available to the user. I was unaware of the lack of other RPG elements at the time. For months I kept returning to the trailor because of the rave reviews afforded to the game, and it wasnt untilI am a huge fan of RPGs and most things dark and brooding. When I first saw the trailor for Bloodborne I was seriously intruiged but I didn't part with my $70 due to the lack of bow & arrow available to the user. I was unaware of the lack of other RPG elements at the time. For months I kept returning to the trailor because of the rave reviews afforded to the game, and it wasnt until recently that I finally gave in and took the plunge.

    I should state now that i'm not a Souls fan, purely because I hadnt been exposed to the brand before. I am, however, a serious gamer when real life can be put on hold. Here is my experience with Bloodborne:

    Bloodborne is not an RPG; rather it is a brutally frustrating 'hack n slash' that offers you very little reward/satisfaction/enjoyment. It is nigh on impossible to progress past Central Yharnam (5 mins into the game) unless you have the patience of a saint, largely due to the cruelly spread out checkpoints. The game is designed in such a way that you are likely to progress only through shear persistence and wasted time; you die, you respawn at the lamp (all progress is lost), you progress a little, you die, you respawn at the lamp (all progress is lost), you progress a little more, you die, you respawn at the lamp (all progress is lost) etc etc and all the enemies that youve killed previously are there once again as if nothing happened. I find this incredibly sad that one should be required to spend hours of their life repeating the same sequences with nothing to go on other than the stubborn notion of 'this game shall not beat me'. The terrible fighting sequences, annoying targeting system and inconvenient camera angles mean that any move could be your last, even if youve totally sussed out the area and have the perfect plan to beat it. Too bad, YOU DIED. Now go and repeat the last 30 minutes of your life and pray that misfortune doesnt befall you this time... Ive seen several reviews that have commented on this aspect of the game being 'cheap' and not 'challenging' as the developers had in mind. I wholeheartedly agree with this sentiment. The total game time is grosely exaggerated due to the inevitable rinse and repeat. Even if you leave Yharnam and return to the central hub (Hunter's Dream) to do a little trading, everything you achieved beyond your last checkpoint is wiped clean. I thought this style of gaming was canned in the good old days of the PS1!

    With regards to story you are given nothing. 'This town is possessed, kill it before it kills you' is what i've gleaned. Even writing this review I wish I could find out the sinister workings of Yharnam as alluded to in the blurb. I wish I could download a patch that says 'You know what weakling? Youre rubbish at this but thats OK. Here are some extra checkpoints to help you get your money's worth' because the game looks beautiful. Really, the canvas is wonderfully chilling. Even without the cheap deaths it would get your heart racing and put you on the edge of your seat, but fear of those cheap deaths is ultimately the emotion that takes over. This game should have been so much more.

    Verdict: 9/10 for the graphics and atmosphere, -7 for being so headbangingly, controllerhurlingly unplayable, -1 for being wrongly billed as an RPG. Overall: 1/10    … Expand
  23. GuyFromFinland
    Oct 28, 2015
    9
    Bloodborne is a addictive game, when you get far enough (over lvl50).
    The first hours are the lot of deaths and frustrating moments.
    I would like to give full score, but this game doesn't for everybody and the atmosphere is really oppressive.
  24. fallouts
    Oct 27, 2015
    10
    If you have a PS4 you can't miss this awesome title.

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

    This was my first "Souls Game" and I just loved it. Is it difficult? Yes, but just at first. Once you get past the first painfull hours dying until you get the concept of the game you'll enjoy every minute of it. The combat is superb. The difficulty and the game design makes it very rewarding and force you to level up and kick every enemy's ass. The secrets, treasures and level design are just awesome. Don't leave it at your first try and you won't regret it.    … Expand
  25. Caelectric
    Oct 27, 2015
    10
    Spectacular setting, stunning atmosphere and highly absorbing game play.

    This was my introduction to From Software and 'Souls' games. I don't play all that many games and am certainly no expert but was able to cope with the difficulty level which was challenging and rewarding but was never impossible. I would recommend this to anyone. The starting area is definitely difficult and it    Spectacular setting, stunning atmosphere and highly absorbing game play.

    This was my introduction to From Software and 'Souls' games. I don't play all that many games and am certainly no expert but was able to cope with the difficulty level which was challenging and rewarding but was never impossible.

    I would recommend this to anyone. The starting area is definitely difficult and it takes a while to get used to having to overcome a challenge in order to make any progress at all. However by the time you find and open up that first shortcut or defeat that first boss you'll begin to think you're really making progress. As a tip to get started, running past enemies and coming back to them later, is quite a viable strategy so don't hesitate to do so if you come up against a brick wall!

    In summary for me this game was a revelation. I've never played anything like it before.

    With the expansion being available shortly, if you're think about getting hold of this game, I would highly recommend it. With a small amount of persistence and determination, this can be a thrilling and rewarding experience.    … Expand
  26. Dilop11
    Oct 26, 2015
    10
    This game is magnificant,for a lot of reasons. The graphics, the soundtrack, story, weapons, armors, and the best of all, the bosses, wich you have to study for beating them, by fighting them a lot of times you learn how to avoid their attacks, and when you finally beat them... you get one of the most powerfull sensations of victory
  27. Kopter
    Oct 23, 2015
    9
    OBRA MAESTRA. LA SAGA SOULS CON MÁS VELOCIDAD, MÁS ESTILO, MÁS REVOLUCINARIO. ALUCINANTE. Un juego que marca el antes y el después de la nueva generación en PS4 sin ninguna duda.
  28. IceMan9941
    Oct 23, 2015
    9
    I loved the game. I took a 4 month break to play a few other new games that came out and went back to it with no problem. A true classic. I would like to see a better way to connect with friends. 9/10
  29. TripodFay
    Oct 22, 2015
    10
    Bloodborne is an incredibly difficult game that only gamers with immense experience should attempt to complete. The game itself is beautiful in its simplicity, you have your attacks, and dodges similar to the dark soul series. Where the game really shines though, is in all the stuff the game doesnt outright say. The amount of story in this game is easily missed by those that rush throughBloodborne is an incredibly difficult game that only gamers with immense experience should attempt to complete. The game itself is beautiful in its simplicity, you have your attacks, and dodges similar to the dark soul series. Where the game really shines though, is in all the stuff the game doesnt outright say. The amount of story in this game is easily missed by those that rush through and mash the continue/skip button for cutscenes. They will finish the game, and feel empty in terms of story. IF you take the time to listen to the cutscenes, and read the notes, and really connect to the main characters, this story is 100% the best story ever told by a video game in my opinion. When I completed the game, I played through it again, then when i beat it a 2nd time, i played through it again, then i went through all the end game content which are called *chalice dungeons*. Each time you play, you get more connected to the environment, and learn just a tad bit more about the story you may have missed the first time. This game set the benchmark for every story game to follow from here on out in my eyes. If you're on the fence about buying this game, get it, and for all other hunters who may be reading this.. May the good blood guide you.… Expand
  30. ThunderRam
    Oct 22, 2015
    10
    If you hated demons souls... then you'll love this game!

    :P But seriously, I tried to get into demon souls but it was very harsh with its difficulty and didnt seem fair in general and had clunky and non precise mechanics (IMO). Bloodbourne changed my mind and gave me hope about any future demon/dark souls games. I have never felt this many emotions in one game before: "Stress,    If you hated demons souls... then you'll love this game!

    :P But seriously, I tried to get into demon souls but it was very harsh with its difficulty and didnt seem fair in general and had clunky and non precise mechanics (IMO).

    Bloodbourne changed my mind and gave me hope about any future demon/dark souls games.

    I have never felt this many emotions in one game before: "Stress, anxiety, happiness, awestruck, scared, excited, and many others" and wanted to play more and more until I had to force myself to stop.

    For a really weird reason, I could compare this game to Zelda Orcarina of Time for the mysteries that you want to uncover and the adventures you are about to embark (I know, its a weird thought but other reviewers on youtube said the same thing so I dont feel bad saying it on here.)

    I've never had a game where I truly wanted to go online and research everything to know more about the items that I found, how to be better with my weapon/armor/stats, or strategies (that aren't cheating) that help you overcome obstacles that are pretty difficult in general.

    This is the best game on PS4 that I own and one the best games that I have played to date in regards to the atmosphere, location design, weapons, bosses, minions, lore, horror, etc.

    You MUST TRY THIS GAME - You might get addicted though.... :P

    P.S. If you are afraid of the "Die and start over" genre, dont be afraid of this game (I was VERY close not buying it because I heard it was from the same company), the "checkpoints" are placed in awesome areas that help with this.    … Expand
  31. rustybones16
    Oct 15, 2015
    2
    This game... play if you like having to be 100% accurate pressing the buttons and having the stick pointed in just the right direction. Any timing issue and you're dead, over and over and over. Play if you want little information about what to do next, replaying the same levels over and over while you grind up levels. There is no blocking, only dodging. Lots and lots of dodging. TheThis game... play if you like having to be 100% accurate pressing the buttons and having the stick pointed in just the right direction. Any timing issue and you're dead, over and over and over. Play if you want little information about what to do next, replaying the same levels over and over while you grind up levels. There is no blocking, only dodging. Lots and lots of dodging. The Witcher 3 employed the same control scheme, and everyone agrees the movement and combat is clunky and buggy. The only redeeming quality is it looks good and is actually fun if you can progress. But seriously, don't bother.… Expand
  32. AkumaShokan
    Oct 14, 2015
    10
    Amazing, amazing game. Coming from a hardcore dark souls HATER, Bloodborne was a pleasant surprise. The atmosphere, level design, boss battles, controls, and that feeling when you see "prey slaughtered" on screen....you name it. Everything just clicks perfectly. That being said, I still can't look at dark souls without disgust (don't kill me *runs for cover*). My point is, if you like darkAmazing, amazing game. Coming from a hardcore dark souls HATER, Bloodborne was a pleasant surprise. The atmosphere, level design, boss battles, controls, and that feeling when you see "prey slaughtered" on screen....you name it. Everything just clicks perfectly. That being said, I still can't look at dark souls without disgust (don't kill me *runs for cover*). My point is, if you like dark souls battle but want it to be faster, and cannot stand the medieval setting, bloodborne is for you.
    P.S. if you are wondering why i hate dark souls, it's because of the appearance (castles and skeletons...really?), slow and passive combat, and the death penalty. It makes me depressed every time I try to play it.    … Expand
  33. umad56
    Oct 13, 2015
    10
    Best souls games what can i say, gameplay is fast, game is challenging, very gory, the art style is just amazing, everything is so beautiful (well, in a sense, since it's pretty much hell), a master piece as seen by the amount of 10s.
  34. Cruzi
    Oct 6, 2015
    10
    Having played through all Souls games I absolutely loved Bloodborne and the fresh and new experience it offered to a formula that is slowly getting stale. I never dig deep in the player-versus-player aspect of the Souls series and don't think I've ever summoned someone or got summoned by someone, I solely play the games as a single player game.

    The setting is superb and game play is    Having played through all Souls games I absolutely loved Bloodborne and the fresh and new experience it offered to a formula that is slowly getting stale. I never dig deep in the player-versus-player aspect of the Souls series and don't think I've ever summoned someone or got summoned by someone, I solely play the games as a single player game.

    The setting is superb and game play is refreshing compared to all the dumbed down sandbox games western devs seem to release these days. It's like Souls but a lot faster and hectic.

    The level design is the best we've seen so far, especially compared the the awful level design of Dark Souls II and it's mediocre bosses.

    Personally I can't wait for the upcoming DLC.    … Expand
  35. zMiiKe912
    Oct 4, 2015
    10
    Combat system is fantastic, the weapons are balanced, the difficulty is balanced, the graphics is beautiful and the Lore is perfect. The best Souls ever and, the BEST GAME EVER.
  36. markshiran
    Oct 4, 2015
    10
    Bloodborne is one of the best exclusives and must have game on the ps4.I have finished the game more than 3 times and achieved all the trophies.The story, game play and graphics are amazing. the thrill,excitement and happiness you get before and after fighting a boss is just amazing
  37. KaladinStorm
    Sep 29, 2015
    10
    I don't like rating anything 10/10, but I'll do it for now just so people can at least give this game a chance if they have a ps4 and the money for it.

    I didn't think I would enjoy this game. In fact, I considered selling after I bought it. Then I decided to give it a chance. And that was one of the best decisions I have ever made. Rarely has a game proven me so wrong. Rarely has a game    I don't like rating anything 10/10, but I'll do it for now just so people can at least give this game a chance if they have a ps4 and the money for it.

    I didn't think I would enjoy this game. In fact, I considered selling after I bought it. Then I decided to give it a chance. And that was one of the best decisions I have ever made. Rarely has a game proven me so wrong. Rarely has a game caused me to make a 180 degree change in my opinion of it. Now don't get me wrong, Bloodborne isn't for everybody. It isn't your typical 'casual' game as you really have to put your mind and skills to the test here. What really captivated me was not just the gameplay (which is integral to every game) but the atmosphere. Bloodborne feels so unique, it is a whole new experience. I'm gonna stop here, words aren't getting the message through as thoroughly as I would like them to but still, want my opinion? Give Bloodborne a shot.    … Expand
  38. CntrlAltDel101
    Sep 29, 2015
    10
    This is the reason I bought my PS4. As a massive FROMSOFT fan I couldn’t wait to get my hands on this game.
    Having come from Dark Souls where a shield is your best friend, it took a bit of getting used to with this game leaving them out. Once I’d adjusted I had one heck of a good time.
    It feels like a Souls games with enough differences to make it feel like something completely new. If    This is the reason I bought my PS4. As a massive FROMSOFT fan I couldn’t wait to get my hands on this game.
    Having come from Dark Souls where a shield is your best friend, it took a bit of getting used to with this game leaving them out. Once I’d adjusted I had one heck of a good time.
    It feels like a Souls games with enough differences to make it feel like something completely new.
    If you like your games tough but rewarding then you need to give this one a go. Definitely not for the impatient and easily frustrated.    … Expand
  39. Hoolaloopa
    Sep 27, 2015
    8
    The game is shorter than Dark Souls 2, however, it gave me roughly 35 hours of gameplay for the story and dungeons.

    Difficulty is on par with Dark Souls 1. Good level design and attractive graphics. Dodging dynamics, dual function weapons and power-up attacks make the combat interesting and a good parry system which is the most visceral I've seen in a game. A fair amount of    The game is shorter than Dark Souls 2, however, it gave me roughly 35 hours of gameplay for the story and dungeons.

    Difficulty is on par with Dark Souls 1.

    Good level design and attractive graphics. Dodging dynamics, dual function weapons and power-up attacks make the combat interesting and a good parry system which is the most visceral I've seen in a game.

    A fair amount of variety in the enemies and their challenging placements are well thought out.

    Found the lore of Yharnham to be fascinating and very mysterious which added to the excellent atmosphere of the game.

    The player can only warp to locations from the Hunter's Dream (the central location), and not directly from one location to another, this is definitely a backward step from Dark Souls 2 warp mechanic.

    You have to purchase blood vials (health packs), a consequence of this was that I had grind for them in later parts of the game.

    Graphical pop up and glitches occur on occasion, with whole surface areas completely disappearing for a couple of seconds on the Forbidden Woods location. Frame rate drops considerably in co-op and lag is common.

    Limited types of armour and not many were better than the hunter amour that can be found early in the game as well as no option to upgrade them. This and the limited amount of weapons to choose from make the game feel rather shallow compared to the Dark Souls series.

    This game is unrelentingly tough, however, it does get you going back for more, a brilliant feat that From Software do so well in the Dark Souls series.

    Despite it's failings, Bloodborne is an addictive game and well worth a play through. If you love the Dark Souls series, you'll like this flawed gem.    … Expand
  40. GamergodsFail
    Sep 26, 2015
    9
    Bloodborne is possibly From Software's finest work yet. The combat is as solid as ever, and the atmosphere fits everything together perfectly. It could have been a little longer (story path is surprisingly short), it could have applied a bit more customization (such as upgrading armor) and the chalice dungeons, although 100% optional, do get repetitive fast. Overall definitely one of theBloodborne is possibly From Software's finest work yet. The combat is as solid as ever, and the atmosphere fits everything together perfectly. It could have been a little longer (story path is surprisingly short), it could have applied a bit more customization (such as upgrading armor) and the chalice dungeons, although 100% optional, do get repetitive fast. Overall definitely one of the best games of 2015.… Expand
  41. everlastall
    Sep 26, 2015
    10
    Gloriously good. The world and characters design is amazing, the combat is tough but rewarding and challenging, theirs tons of little nooks and crannies to explore for items and side quests, and the lore that is never spelled out for you is quite intriguing if you can get a handle on it or look it up. Anything that I don't like about this game is a nitpick.
  42. hlyro
    Sep 23, 2015
    7
    More action game / less RPG .The game is great and all but DS is far better because of the weapons and customization it offers . Low amount of weapons and no magic is a big minus for me.
  43. heisenberg771
    Sep 18, 2015
    4
    I don't understand why so many people like this game... At first, I did not know it was another "Dark Soulest" game made by the same company, because if I knew, I would have stayed away. However, after the first few minutes, I figured out it was exactly the same type of game as Dark Souls, which I hated with a passion.

    I don't see the fun in spending 15 mins killing monsters everywhere,    I don't understand why so many people like this game... At first, I did not know it was another "Dark Soulest" game made by the same company, because if I knew, I would have stayed away. However, after the first few minutes, I figured out it was exactly the same type of game as Dark Souls, which I hated with a passion.

    I don't see the fun in spending 15 mins killing monsters everywhere, and then having to start over and over and over and over AND over again, from the start, with all the monsters respawned, just because I died once. Checkpoints are almost non-existent, and so far away from each other that you end up clearing the same mobs all the time.

    Graphics and movements are also quite cheesy. There are BUNCH of glitches and my character got stuck between carts a lot of the time.

    If you enjoyed Dark Souls, you will love this. If you hated Dark Souls, you will hate Bloodborne.    … Expand
  44. kyleb19
    Sep 18, 2015
    10
    Bloodborne might look a lot like Soul's games but it's not. Gameplay is not just faster, it's different.
    But it keeps the main aspect of Souls, Dying is major part of the game. Not just newcomers but veteran Souls players will die.
    Story. For people that got used to games that are holding your hands through the whole narration will think there is no story behind the game. But that is    Bloodborne might look a lot like Soul's games but it's not. Gameplay is not just faster, it's different.
    But it keeps the main aspect of Souls, Dying is major part of the game. Not just newcomers but veteran Souls players will die.

    Story.
    For people that got used to games that are holding your hands through the whole narration will think there is no story behind the game. But that is not correct, because all of the story aspects are told by the environments, monster design, weapon and item descriptions. Also there are NPC people that gives you a dialogue, a piece of a puzzle to the story for you to solve.
    Main plot is about a player waking up in Yharnam's clinic, becoming a hunter he must find and destroy 'Paleblood' to free the town from beast scourge. Clueless about what exactly is 'Paleblood' player steps into the streets of a city to slaughter every single beast in his way.
    There are multiple ways to find the truth from a lore that is hidden in the letters left throughout the game, item descriptions and game design. But it doesn't end here, There are also multiple storylines of the citizens of Yharnam who you can try to help to solve their problems.

    Gameplay.
    Very fast-paced and very smooth controls let's you dodge and counterattack instantly. You can carry up to 20 Blood Vials to restore your health and 20 Silver Bullets for ranged weapons. Bloodborne doesn't have magic, but has devices that work like magic and cost significant amount of bullets. When you get hit, you have a small window to hit back and return your lost health which forces you to play aggressive and less accurate, that leads to unnecessary deaths.
    You can have primary weapon and secondary weapon at the same time, but on top of that primary weapons have second form called 'trick' weapon. With a press of button L1 your weapon changes into a totally new weapon with new attacks and abilities. There are overall close to 30 primary weapons in the game and every single of them got L1 form, which doubles the variety. Secondary weapons are ranged weapons, torches and wooden shield which is absolutely worthless. If you use ranged weapon on a enemy right before he lands the hit, you will execute a parry, making enemy vulnerable. If you press R1, your character will pierce enemy's inners with bare hand, this move is called Visceral Attack, that deals enormous amount of damage.
    A normal farmer enemy can land a deadly strike, but the best part about Bloodborne are the BOSSES!
    Every boss has few stages it enters depending how much health it has, and every boss requires strategy and patience. One mistake after 20 minute long battle can result instant death and you have to start over.
    Think you are strong enough for new challenges? Chalice Dungeons, randomly generated tombs with 3 levels, where at the end of every level asides a new Boss you never seen before or a stronger version of the one you met before outside. This is the place where your body and mind are put to a test.

    Graphics.
    FromSoftware's Art deisgn Is the best in the industry, and the power of Playstation4 let's us to enjoy it with a high resolution and detailed environments. Cloaks, Capes, Dresses are gorgeous and works with physics. Particle effects in some areas gives depth into the level and it's just a great feeling to watch at them. When I first time got to the Great Bridge, a small wind blew small things/particles from the ground with dust and it's just beautiful.

    Sound.
    Hands down on of the best QUALITY sounds I ever heard, how your character steps on different landscapes, how wood cracks, how torch lit, how randomly a bell rings, how beast roars, how a dying beast moans, perfect sound design. Immersion everywhere, while you at one place and you hear something from the other side of city, you feel like you're there. Soundtrack that plays during boss battles, you have to experience it yourself, such a tone like you have no chance of beating it.

    My Verdict:
    This is a game that I am still thinking about to this day, it's a game that you can put disc in and play anytime you want. This game has little flaws but they don't matter at all, because content this game brings to you is so detailed and enormous, that $60 is a joke.    … Expand
  45. Dartek
    Sep 17, 2015
    8
    Careful if you do not like difficult games this is NOT for you! Otherwise it's a souls series, so you are going to be death a lot of times, unlock the paths then beat the most difficult bosses, and also be prepared to scream a lot! Great victorian city and really bloody! Nice exclusive for PS4 but the graphics are not the best for the actual gen
  46. Eienkei
    Sep 15, 2015
    0
    It was the only PS4 game that I had to sell in a week's time. I tried my best to love it, then just to like it but I ended up hating it. It's a game without story, with repetitive enemies which are always at the same spot, doing the same thing and you will be killed again and again and have to encounter those boring enemies again and again.

    The game is not hard as you should learn and    It was the only PS4 game that I had to sell in a week's time. I tried my best to love it, then just to like it but I ended up hating it. It's a game without story, with repetitive enemies which are always at the same spot, doing the same thing and you will be killed again and again and have to encounter those boring enemies again and again.

    The game is not hard as you should learn and then play, it is cheap and repetitive and boring.

    If you are not a Souls' fan, you should stay away...    … Expand
  47. BeefThunderhorn
    Sep 13, 2015
    8
    Here is the quick and skinny of it, because who likes reading long rambling reviews?

    This game is perfect for a person who enjoys practice, patience, and reward. Run in like you know everything and the game will swat you down (see many of the frustrated poor reviews!). The idea is to watch, study and find the openings, try something, fail, know why you failed, and try again. This can be    Here is the quick and skinny of it, because who likes reading long rambling reviews?

    This game is perfect for a person who enjoys practice, patience, and reward. Run in like you know everything and the game will swat you down (see many of the frustrated poor reviews!). The idea is to watch, study and find the openings, try something, fail, know why you failed, and try again. This can be frustrating but because of that the reward when you do win is all the better.

    The story line isn't in your face, and this is what the game does well. You don't need someone to explain everything to you in a cut scene. Look around, take in the environment, read the notes and talk to people. You create your own idea of the world and wait for it to surprise you (no spoiler, but one enemy had me just standing back and observing it for 5 minutes because it caught me off guard and was amazing)

    If you're a COD type of person this game could frustrate you to no end. But if you're the type of person who is meticulous and likes to explore and learn on your own. This game can be very rewarding. Just be patient, and remember that getting killed is a teaching tool, not a punishment.    … Expand
  48. Spazero
    Sep 12, 2015
    10
    First game I played on PS4 and first game from the Souls series. The beginning was very difficult for me, because I wasn't all that familiar with the Souls theme (Means that I died... a lot), but when I got a better grasp of things I really enjoyed it. Though I still died a lot. Also the boss battles were a lot of fun, because you always had to prepare a new strategy for each one. Very good game.
  49. LucasCGamer
    Sep 11, 2015
    10
    Uma experiência única e fantástica, nas primeiras horas de gameplay ja foi incrivel, depois só melhorou, sem duvidas o melhor jogo dessa geração que joguei e um dos melhores de toda minha vida, marcante.
  50. Shongololo
    Sep 9, 2015
    10
    Oh My....What a thrill ride of a Hardcore heart pounding game this is.....One of a kind game for sure...Something you have to play to experience, as you cannot fully understand, or grasp by reading a review or watching some game play. 10/10
  51. ieatdirt
    Sep 8, 2015
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I was really looking forward to the game but it was horrible, It was a button mashing, **** Dark Souls clone. I give this game 1/10. It was too over hyped and it just didn't deliver, it plays horribly and is very laggy.… Expand
  52. microfox
    Sep 7, 2015
    10
    This is one of the best games that you might play on PS4. A must for any real gamer. I never played a Souls game, but this one introduced me to the World. Gameplay, lore, community, everything is perfectly done. I am really addicted to this game, and working to finish it.
  53. mrmustard
    Sep 5, 2015
    8
    Dark, very difficult, extremely frustrating at times and equally addictive. A real roller coaster ride of emotions to play this game. The beginning was definitely the hardest part of the game - simply because I was reluctant to read online guides for tips/advice and had no idea why I kept dying so much. I highly recommend it though, as you will discover a whole lot more content and enjoyDark, very difficult, extremely frustrating at times and equally addictive. A real roller coaster ride of emotions to play this game. The beginning was definitely the hardest part of the game - simply because I was reluctant to read online guides for tips/advice and had no idea why I kept dying so much. I highly recommend it though, as you will discover a whole lot more content and enjoy the game much, much more. Never thought I'd find myself saying that, but (at least with this game) it's true.

    Bosses are hard, dying is frustrating as you lose all your 'currency' on death, and it can be a little grindy - so it really is a hardcore game and not a casual gaming experience. Be prepared to die a lot, memorize levels like in the good ol' days and feel really scared when you run into a boss.

    Great game, but certainly not for everybody    … Expand
  54. Blackcompany
    Sep 3, 2015
    3
    Its Dark Souls. Minus the ability to block at all. Which means that literally the only way to learn about a boss and its moveset...is to die. Repeatedly. Of course, thats also true of every other enemy in the game. Combined with horrid loading times on every death, as well as any time you need to visit your safe haven to level up - and then go back into the world - this atmospheric marvel,Its Dark Souls. Minus the ability to block at all. Which means that literally the only way to learn about a boss and its moveset...is to die. Repeatedly. Of course, thats also true of every other enemy in the game. Combined with horrid loading times on every death, as well as any time you need to visit your safe haven to level up - and then go back into the world - this atmospheric marvel, is indeed terrible as an actual game.… Expand
  55. Kawsgard
    Sep 3, 2015
    9
    Bloodborne provides a frighteningly immersive hardcore experience.
    With a perfect combat system and the typical high difficulty of Souls series, the new franchise of From Software proves what we all already knew: the formula to punish the players for their mistakes is still working.
  56. STROKESs1997
    Sep 2, 2015
    5
    In its current state, it feels like it caters too much to the twitch experts, and doesn't bend for the rest of us. A challenge that feels like a learning experience is welcome, but Bloodborne too often felt like it was kicking me in the balls and leaving me helpless to do anything about it.
  57. olrion
    Sep 2, 2015
    7
    I was new to the Dark Souls/Bloodborne realm when one of my mates introduced me to Bloodborne on the PS4 recently and I was immediately hooked. Hacking and slashing our way through the beautifully dark world, we passed the controller back and forth with every death, for hours.

    My first impressions were that the game-play was incredibly intense, exciting and surprisingly rewarding    I was new to the Dark Souls/Bloodborne realm when one of my mates introduced me to Bloodborne on the PS4 recently and I was immediately hooked. Hacking and slashing our way through the beautifully dark world, we passed the controller back and forth with every death, for hours.

    My first impressions were that the game-play was incredibly intense, exciting and surprisingly rewarding (despite being brutally mauled every few seconds) but sadly, as reality set in I soon found it to be simply too punishing for a casual gamer like me and the 'appeal' of dying became unnecessary.

    I understand that the unforgiving nature of the series is exactly what appeals to most gamers and its difficulty has become a signature of the series, but I would have liked to see a difficulty system implemented to give more casual gamers a chance to enjoy and finish the game.

    I've been a gamer for over 25 years and I still get the buzz when playing a new game. I will always try and beat games that I buy and enjoy, whilst being realistic about how much time I can dedicate to an age-old hobby. However, after being exposed to Bloodborne for several hours on a friends save - despite all it's potential and mystique - I couldn't see myself tormenting myself and playing through the entire game.

    Bloodborne is a great looking game, challenging and strangely addictive, but it's relentlessly difficulty left me grinding hours away only to be felled once again by an enemy that is seemingly impossible to beat. The enjoyment ceased when I found the only way to progress through relatively small sections of the game, was to repeatedly swipe at re-spawned enemies in order to level up and build up potions to navigate the evil lurking around the next corner.

    This process quickly becomes a fruitless pursuit of what I am sure is a rewarding climax, but the endless hours and patience required to beat the first boss, let alone the entire game, is just too much for a gamer with other pursuits, responsibilities (and a job) to tackle.

    Bloodborne and games like it will not change their formula over a few cries from casual gamers who 'don't get it', but I can't help but feel excluded from being given a fair chance of truly appreciating a title with great potential simply because the developers want to keep hold of the brand of gaming that makes their games unique.

    If players want a challenge that befits the Dark Souls mould then they would take it upon themselves to ramp up the difficulty to a level that suits them/challenges them and given the chance I would have done the opposite and lowered the bar a little so that I could appreciate Bloodborne in the way that a casual gamer should be able to.

    If you enjoy a story driven game that is aesthetically pleasing, dark, challenging and ultimately rewarding then Bloodborne will be right up your street. Be warned however, there will be evil lurking at the end of that street and it WILL kill you. A LOT!    … Expand
  58. Gwyndolin
    Sep 1, 2015
    10
    I think Bloodborne is a step forward to Souls series.
    The faster pace action did not betray its strategic action gameplay (where as games like Bayonetta, DMC, is twitch action gameplay). It follows the "challenging, punishing, but never cheap" motto of the series.
    What sets it apart from the older games aside from the faster gameplay is the lack of shield and its emphasis on counters. In    I think Bloodborne is a step forward to Souls series.
    The faster pace action did not betray its strategic action gameplay (where as games like Bayonetta, DMC, is twitch action gameplay). It follows the "challenging, punishing, but never cheap" motto of the series.
    What sets it apart from the older games aside from the faster gameplay is the lack of shield and its emphasis on counters. In the past, countering/parry/riposte was optional, in this game, it is almost a must to master this mechanic.
    I did feel the environment to be kind of monotone, but it was intended and majority of players loved the atmosphere. I loved it too but I do miss the occasional serenity and melancholy feels Dark Souls gave off (Anor Londo for example).    … Expand
  59. Asura
    Sep 1, 2015
    10
    Bloodborne is a new Action RPG from FromSoftware, the creators of Kings field, Armored Core, and of course, the souls (Demon's Souls, Dark Souls, Dark Souls 2) franchise. Bloodborne is very similar to the latter in terms of gameplay, yet at the same time, very different in terms of atmosphere.

    What truly makes Bloodborne great is its characterization of NPC's, Story and atmosphere, and    Bloodborne is a new Action RPG from FromSoftware, the creators of Kings field, Armored Core, and of course, the souls (Demon's Souls, Dark Souls, Dark Souls 2) franchise. Bloodborne is very similar to the latter in terms of gameplay, yet at the same time, very different in terms of atmosphere.

    What truly makes Bloodborne great is its characterization of NPC's, Story and atmosphere, and gameplay.

    Characters: The many different characters you meet throughout the game are all different, yet there is an underlying theme of eventual decent into madness and tragedy, driven by the plague that infects the town of Yarhnam. From the old crone you save from a beastie died dog in front of her house, to a justifiably paranoid man, all of them have some sort of sadness to them.

    Story: Taking in the infected town of Yarhnam, the story starts with you, the player character, trying to find a special Paleblood, reffered to as the Blood of the gods, to free you of sickness, only to get into the mess that caused Yarhnam's plague. While seemingly a modern take on classic Gothic Horror like Bram Stoker's Dracula, the game p's story truly takes a turn for Cosmic horror by the games second half, showing that the horror that plagues Yarhnam is far worse then imaginable.

    Atmosphere: The game truly nails a gothic atmosphere similar to old Gothic horror novels like the above mentioned Bram Stoker's Dracula, and it shows in the games Victorian era architecture featured fpthroughout the games world, especially in the snow covered Castle Cainhurst. The game truly takes a turn for cosmic horror angle, however, after the Byrgenworth college area.

    Gameplay: The game plays similar to From Software's previous souls games, but as opposed to relying on shields,mused to block and turtle your opponents to wait for a counterattack, Bloodborne emphasizes on speed and dodging, manuvering around your opponent and attacking relentlessly, using a handgun to counter and enemies attack, with relatively limited ammo at a time.

    Bloodborne is a game that truly shows all of From software's strengths as a developer, from tight gameplay, to beautiful atmosphere and minimalistic storytelling, it is a game that shows that From Software will be around as developer for a long time to come, and they continue to improve with every game, while providing a much needed challenge in an era of relatively easy games.    … Expand
  60. Finalexp
    Sep 1, 2015
    9
    I've played this game for a while now, and I'm very satisfied with it. I really enjoy the gameplay, and how the game is developing throughout the game. The only downside is that it has some frame drops here and there, but overall very good.
  61. vladimiralexei
    Aug 30, 2015
    10
    Um dos melhores games que já joguei e o melhor do ps4 junto com the witcher na minha opinião. pode parecer difícil no começo para quem não está familiarizado, mas é grandioso!!!
  62. deettis
    Aug 28, 2015
    7
    Even though Bloodborne is not part of the Souls series, It is so closely related to it that you have to compare it to both DS and DS2. Bloodborne isn't bad by any means, but it feels like a stripped and Simplified Souls game to me. Maybe this is because they wanted it to be even more accessible to major audiences (PS4 marketing). The game is beautiful, but its just boring without SoulsEven though Bloodborne is not part of the Souls series, It is so closely related to it that you have to compare it to both DS and DS2. Bloodborne isn't bad by any means, but it feels like a stripped and Simplified Souls game to me. Maybe this is because they wanted it to be even more accessible to major audiences (PS4 marketing). The game is beautiful, but its just boring without Souls series like character progression and weapon/armor choises and upgrade paths. You start with an axe and a sunday jacket and you might very well finish the game wearing that very same gear. If you add this to the fact that NG+ doesn't have any interesting changes, there's really no reason to play the game twice.

    If you think this game deserves 10 points, I really suggest you play DS/DS2. Especially DS is a pure masterpiece.    … Expand
  63. ps4misery
    Aug 28, 2015
    9
    Absolutely the best action rpg with awesome atmosphere and storyline.The best pieces of dark souls series now shines in this perfect ps4 exclusive game.
  64. bubbavoodoo
    Aug 28, 2015
    4
    i know a lot of people love this game but if you're not already a fan of the Dark Souls games give it a miss. Its a frustrating and irritating experience. If you're the kind of player that has to grab 45 min - 1 hour sessions on a game due to other commitments the lack of save points and non-intuitive gameplay will make you want to bounce your head off of a wall. One for fans of this typei know a lot of people love this game but if you're not already a fan of the Dark Souls games give it a miss. Its a frustrating and irritating experience. If you're the kind of player that has to grab 45 min - 1 hour sessions on a game due to other commitments the lack of save points and non-intuitive gameplay will make you want to bounce your head off of a wall. One for fans of this type of harsh unforgiving set of gameplay rules only.… Expand
  65. misarr
    Aug 26, 2015
    10
    bommmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmb gameeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
  66. ITZZZPERRY
    Aug 26, 2015
    9
    Bloodborne is the best game on the Playstation 4. It is very difficult to play, but also quite rewarding. I will remember this game for a long time, especially for all of the fun stress it caused.
  67. DrakeGarrison
    Aug 26, 2015
    9
    Bloodborne is an action RPG in which you hunt for answers in the ancient city of Yharnam, now cursed with a strange endemic illness spreading through the streets like a disease. Peril, death and madness infest this dark world, and you're tasked with uncovering its darkest secrets which will be necessary for you to survive. Armed with a singular arsenal of weaponry, including guns and sawBloodborne is an action RPG in which you hunt for answers in the ancient city of Yharnam, now cursed with a strange endemic illness spreading through the streets like a disease. Peril, death and madness infest this dark world, and you're tasked with uncovering its darkest secrets which will be necessary for you to survive. Armed with a singular arsenal of weaponry, including guns and saw cleavers, you'll require wits, strategy and reflexes to dispatch the agile and intelligent enemies that guard the city's underbelly. You will utility holy chalices to access an array of vast underground ruins, chock full of traps, beasts, and rewards, to explore and conquer on your own or with other people.… Expand
  68. masterpg
    Aug 25, 2015
    10
    the player creates their character, the Hunter. The player determines the basic details of the Hunter; gender, hairstyle, name, skin colour, body shape, voice, and eye colour, are some of the details the player determines. The player also chooses a starting class, known as an 'Origin', which provides a basic back story for the Hunter and sets the player's starting attributes. The Origins allow the
  69. maxvis
    Aug 25, 2015
    10
    players control a fully customizable protagonist, and gameplay is focused on weapons-based combat and exploration. Players battle beastly and varied enemies, including bosses, using items such as swords and firearms, and journey through the story, exploring the game's different locations, interacting with non-player characters
  70. fead
    Aug 25, 2015
    10
    the best game rpg i played ever . the beats in the game Very Variety ........ Elements of rpg are many and not boring like the witcher 3 ....... i liked new feature that differs from the previous Souls games are Chalice Dungeons... its the best exclusive game on ps4
  71. dcsusu
    Aug 24, 2015
    10
    TERRIBLE STUPID AMAZINGLY AWESOME. The first hour or so of this game you probably will hate life. This game punishes you much like the souls games, but with a bit better controls and gameplay. The graphics are spectacular dread goth style. You will die. You will die with one hit from killing a boss. You will die while carrying thousands of blood echoes that will make you want to throw yourTERRIBLE STUPID AMAZINGLY AWESOME. The first hour or so of this game you probably will hate life. This game punishes you much like the souls games, but with a bit better controls and gameplay. The graphics are spectacular dread goth style. You will die. You will die with one hit from killing a boss. You will die while carrying thousands of blood echoes that will make you want to throw your controller and snap your PS4 in half. DON'T GIVE UP. Keep playing take the game in smaller steps, small victories to collect blood echoes level up and kill the boss. There is nothing more satisfying than beating a tough boss and giving him the finger! 10/10 a truly unique game even apart from the souls titles. May you be blessed with blood!… Expand
  72. Hellome7
    Aug 23, 2015
    10
    I've bought this game last month and it took me like 25 days to finish it. Right now I'm able to make a simple review about it. It was amazing! Great graphics, great atmosphere and above all, great gameplay! It's been a while since my skills don't get as much tested as this game did!

    Completely recommended for the people who liked Demon Souls or Dark Souls.
  73. Yajuu
    Aug 23, 2015
    10
    The PS4 exclusive to get. It has incredible atmosphere, combat, level design, enemy design. This game is an absolute masterpiece. If you are a Souls fan BUY IT. If you are not.. BUY IT.
  74. Tuz0
    Aug 23, 2015
    10
    Except for the bad accessible Handling/Controls, THIS is the best PS4 EXCLUSIVE title yet.
    The game has a dark, uncomfortable athmosphere throughout the game. Literally Everything except the Handling/Controls is perfect. Well if there isn't the ridiculously high difficulty.... However this game weeds out the faint-hearted and all casual-gamers without remorse. So if you ever consider    Except for the bad accessible Handling/Controls, THIS is the best PS4 EXCLUSIVE title yet.
    The game has a dark, uncomfortable athmosphere throughout the game. Literally Everything except the Handling/Controls is perfect. Well if there isn't the ridiculously high difficulty.... However this game weeds out the faint-hearted and all casual-gamers without remorse. So if you ever consider purchasing this game you should know what kind of gamer you are before buying it ;P

    The story is very abstract and dark, so don't expect a plot from a mainstream hollywood film. For some people it may look like this game has no storyline at all and may seem like poorly directed and designed game. But if there is one sure thing is that the background story is surprisingly deep, but only if players are willing to read, a lot. Every item in this game has a lore which gives you more insight about the game. If someone wants to describe this game in a proverb then it would be: 'There is more than meets the eye'. There are so many optional or secret passages, items and even most of the bosses are optional which are easily missable. This game is mysterious, dark and doesn't forgive any mistakes, so any daring player should man up. We are born of the blood, made men by the blood, undone by the blood. Our eyes are yet to open...Fear the old blood.    … Expand
  75. TheTwizle
    Aug 23, 2015
    4
    This game is not for everyone! That said I understand the draw of it to the "hardcore" gamer. I am not a hardcore gamer and the draw for me was the story on the box. I did not enjoy the difficulty and lack of a difficulty setting for someone with more of a casual taste who would like to enjoy the game. I did not like the "tutorial" in the beginning of the game. I felt there was aThis game is not for everyone! That said I understand the draw of it to the "hardcore" gamer. I am not a hardcore gamer and the draw for me was the story on the box. I did not enjoy the difficulty and lack of a difficulty setting for someone with more of a casual taste who would like to enjoy the game. I did not like the "tutorial" in the beginning of the game. I felt there was a huge lack of direction in how to play and where to go that left me feeling lost and frustrated right from the start. Like I said the game is not for everyone!… Expand
  76. AbstractCat
    Aug 21, 2015
    9
    Bloodborne is an action RPG in which you hunt for answers in the ancient city of Yharnam, now cursed with a strange endemic illness spreading through the streets like a disease. Peril, death and madness infest this dark world, and you're tasked with uncovering its darkest secrets which will be necessary for you to survive. Armed with a singular arsenal of weaponry, including guns and sawBloodborne is an action RPG in which you hunt for answers in the ancient city of Yharnam, now cursed with a strange endemic illness spreading through the streets like a disease. Peril, death and madness infest this dark world, and you're tasked with uncovering its darkest secrets which will be necessary for you to survive. Armed with a singular arsenal of weaponry, including guns and saw cleavers, you'll require wits, strategy and reflexes to dispatch the agile and intelligent enemies that guard the city's underbelly. You will utility holy chalices to access an array of vast underground ruins, chock full of traps, beasts, and rewards, to explore and conquer on your own or with other people.… Expand
  77. Camazza2008
    Aug 21, 2015
    10
    Jogoincrivel, com uma jogabilidade divertida e carismatica ,ideal para gamers novos , pois apresent auma proposta nova, o unico contra e a falta do chat de voz , que faz falta nos combates on line
  78. SDMF
    Aug 20, 2015
    7
    Don't get the wrong idea,this is a really good title,Myazaki and his team did a cool job,but c'mon,why so many high scores in those reviews? It's one of the most overrated games I have ever played.

    This will be a somewhat long review,so you will need some patience Before listing the pros and cons I found while playing the game until its final moments of the true ending i'll tell my    Don't get the wrong idea,this is a really good title,Myazaki and his team did a cool job,but c'mon,why so many high scores in those reviews? It's one of the most overrated games I have ever played.

    This will be a somewhat long review,so you will need some patience

    Before listing the pros and cons I found while playing the game until its final moments of the true ending i'll tell my experience.

    I really dedicated myself to this game,I searched everything in the wiki,I'm kind of a RPG maniac,I got Demon's Souls three months after it was released looking for a really interesting RPG on Ps3 that would hold me like good old titles since NES and Ps1 did.

    And like I did in all the Soul Games I wasted a lot of time of my life looking into the game mechanics and infos about builds,armors,weapons,stats and all those stuffs.
    And while looking into the wiki I realized that I found the first problem: I finished my build in more or less 2 hours...is that a good thing? Maybe.
    Of course it's nice I don't need to spend 1000+ hours in a game until I finally create my true desired build(like happened in Dark Souls 2,holy **** From,wtf is your problem putting 9999999999 equipments in a game? I really wished that Dark Souls 1 could have some more equipments,but it was just too extreme in Dark Souls 2 with all those useless millions swords and greatswords and few twinblades/curved greatswords/greatbows/fists/whips...a middle term between the two games would make it nice,but anyway...)

    But then I realized that finishing my build in two hours was bad and not good,because there wasn't too much things to see,to search,to look into it...because the game lacks diversity!
    IN EVERY **** WAY, making fun and the variety of builds really limited and everybody using the same weapons in 90% of the time. And this sucks, because this is something that can't happen in a RPG.The game is more of a hack 'n slash than a RPG.They didn't polish the details of the game.Everything is so simple,so superficial,so "we will not work too much in these features,so let's just say to them we wanted to keep it simple,so they don't have too much to worry and this will be fun"

    IT IS FUN,but after some time it's just repetitive.

    *******Cons:

    -Very few stats,only six.
    -Very small number of weapons,even with it's trick mechanic
    -Very small number of secondary weapons
    -Very small number of equipments
    -A lot of equipments are variations of the default hunter armor
    -Only true difference between armors is it's appearance,the changes in the stats are minimal,and so you can't really change the damage that you take,if you want to survive more hits the only way is investing in your HP or levelling.
    -Where are the rings that all of us RPG fans love? The few Runes were a great improvement but it would be nice to have both runes and rings,each one with its own utilities or at least more Runes.
    -Very small number of "magics"
    -Talking about magic,why the **** does magic uses QSB? You can only carry 20 QSB without Odeon Runes, and you need to use a lot of them for the magics, and ALL secondary weapons uses it too,so you basically use magic one or two times before you run low of QSB.If you want to use both magic and secondary weapons you're screwed.
    -Only one form of defending yourself from attacks: evading.There's no shields,no protective magics the name of this game should be "attack&evade" because it's just about that or trying to parry with your gun,but the system for parry isn't the same to all enemies and some can't even be parried(even hack and slash games have more ways of defending yourself apart of evading ,for example guarding,counter or instant counter),and because of that comes the main con:
    -The game is very repetitive,from the beginning to the end it's just the same gameplay,with some little improvements that are so small that it don't feel interesting at all,it becomes lame, being saved basically by the boss encounters.
    -Few npc's.This wouldn't be a problem if they at least had some use or role in the game but 95% of them are absolute useless,or are in the game just to teach you some gestures.No tutors,very few merchants(only the two at Hunter's Dream),very few quest lines and rewards.
    -Enemy NPC Hunters are ridiculous powerful,they have infinite bullets and they will spam their magics and secondary weapons making direct combat with them kind of inviable and unbalanced,and it's even worse if there's more than one,you need to use bugs or map limits that they don't transpass because when they come near this map limit they turnback to their original spot with the AI combat absolutely messed up and ignoring your existence(they just walk away giving their back for you to hit them hard)
    -History is kind poor,it isn't all bad,but again,it's too simple.
    -Chalice Dungeons / Random Dungeons are boring as hell, I don't know who had that idea but it don't work,at least not for me.It's pretty boring to stay in a dungeon that every floor and room looks almost the same as others,doing the same **** over and over again.And all the strongest items and runes are in there,so it's kind sad...
    -No secrets, no hidden walls,almost nothing to look or search for,almost no discovery.
    -It's not fun to replay it at all,it's repetitive even in the first playtrough(there was a point I nearly stopped playing because I was bored,but i was at 70% of the game so I keep up),I can't imagine how boring it can be in a NG+ doing the same things over and over again one more time.
    -Too few covenants
    -True Ending and last battle was kind of disappointing,kind of "...it's just that?".
    -Because of all of this the PvP is boring

    Ok after this speech and saying just bad things,comes the Pros:

    *******Pros:

    -Pretty cool graphics
    -Hard and challenging maps,I dare to say it's harder then the Souls Games in some aspects
    -One of the best atmospheres I ever saw in a game,it's really really nice you know? It's darker and heavier than any Souls Game with it's "gothic-postapocalyptical-madness-world" elements and It makes you feel immersed and sometimes tense of what comes next,scared of losing your 100,000 Blood Echos in a map that enemies can appear out of the blue basically from everywhere,and if you're not on your guard: YOU.WILL.DIE.
    -Excellent soundtrack
    -Really cool and well designed enemies
    -Boss battles are freaking awesome,the cutscenes are nice,they are cool looking,gruesome,ugly,strong,fast,they scream and makes you piss your pants when they are raged and all the Boss Themes only make it better!
    -Beautiful armors and equipments -Cool looking Weapons,every weapon has a unique and nice moveset -Trick system of the weapons are one of the coolest and interesting inovations i ever saw,the combos you can make with them are satisfying -Well designed maps -Interesting Blood Gem Feature -Interesting Rune Feature -Creative and cool magics And that's it...the game basically takes one step foward and two back... I always dreamed about something like the runes and the blood gems feature on a Souls Game,and more intimidating bosses(the majority of dark Souls 2 bosses are a joke) and an atmosphere more "Dark Age" to make you feel like you were on a Tolkien LotR's book(Demons Souls was the one that got closest to this Medieval Dark Age Fantasy atmosphere in my opinion) and when a game does have something like these elements...it lacks A LOT in other elements... It's a nice game,but guys...it's not a top tier game...    … Expand
  79. Markptzzz
    Aug 19, 2015
    10
    "And so the nightly hound begins"
    Prepare yourself to be dragged deep In a gothic, lovecraft-like nightmare.
    First, this game it's a pure action-Rpg. Fight, die, learn and repeat. The game itself haunt you, keeping you in a progressive escalation of horror. Switch off the console, but trust me you'll keep think "how the hell can I beat that boss?" Second, the gorgeous coursed night in    "And so the nightly hound begins"
    Prepare yourself to be dragged deep In a gothic, lovecraft-like nightmare.
    First, this game it's a pure action-Rpg. Fight, die, learn and repeat. The game itself haunt you, keeping you in a progressive escalation of horror. Switch off the console, but trust me you'll keep think "how the hell can I beat that boss?"
    Second, the gorgeous coursed night in Yharnam. The story, intricated and deep, will be showed you using the scenario itselfs.
    Do you love dark fantasy?
    Yes, well this is your game. Imagine to explore a gothic Prague, or a dark Victorian London. Imagine enemy emerged from the most famous Cthulhu lovecraft's story.
    You even not eared about dark fantasy, Cthulhu or action rpg?
    This it's the best way to begin !    … Expand
  80. Jaquio10
    Aug 18, 2015
    7
    I bought this game based on the high scores it received. I played it for about 5 hours divided in about 4 occassions and became bored of it and traded it for another game. Probably it becomes more interesting with time but I do not have that patience because I have many other things to do too with my day. In my opinion a game is good when the gameplay is fun from the beginning until theI bought this game based on the high scores it received. I played it for about 5 hours divided in about 4 occassions and became bored of it and traded it for another game. Probably it becomes more interesting with time but I do not have that patience because I have many other things to do too with my day. In my opinion a game is good when the gameplay is fun from the beginning until the end, and this game was just boring do to the fact that it is so hard from the beginning.… Expand
  81. SpawnCap
    Aug 17, 2015
    10
    Great, fast combat, something other "souls type" games don't have. The best of all of them hands down. Went through this game using and leveling all weapons in the game, unlike using only one or two in the other Souls type games, so those who claim theres not enough weapons are wrong. I used more weapons in one playthrough of this one game than I did in all characters I played in DemonGreat, fast combat, something other "souls type" games don't have. The best of all of them hands down. Went through this game using and leveling all weapons in the game, unlike using only one or two in the other Souls type games, so those who claim theres not enough weapons are wrong. I used more weapons in one playthrough of this one game than I did in all characters I played in Demon Souls, Dark Souls, and Dark Souls two combined. Better graphics, gameplay, combat, mechanics, absolutely everything better period.… Expand
  82. t0mmyg
    Aug 17, 2015
    10
    Bloodborne finally won me over to the souls series in a huge way. It's a third person action game that just oozes character at every turn. The level design is a work of sprawling genius and although jarringly difficult at times, the world implores you to come back and give it a 30th try. I can't get over how absolutely gorgeous this game looks on a big television, the art design isBloodborne finally won me over to the souls series in a huge way. It's a third person action game that just oozes character at every turn. The level design is a work of sprawling genius and although jarringly difficult at times, the world implores you to come back and give it a 30th try. I can't get over how absolutely gorgeous this game looks on a big television, the art design is spectacular. Yes, you will get frustrated with this game. Yes you will feel at times like giving up. But stick with it and you will be rewarded! I think the main thing that drew me into Bloodborne vs. other Dark souls games was the fast paced nature of the combat. Absolutely loved this one!… Expand
  83. Bossuk
    Aug 17, 2015
    6
    This game has some positives and negatives, but I'm most disapponnted that Miyazaki has not changed the bits that needed changed from the souls series and most importantly left in the bits that should be left in:-
    Pros:-
    - Trick weapons, giving one weapon 2 playstyles - Atmosphere - as always with Souls games, the atmosphere is very good. - Challenging opponents - at least until you    This game has some positives and negatives, but I'm most disapponnted that Miyazaki has not changed the bits that needed changed from the souls series and most importantly left in the bits that should be left in:-
    Pros:-
    - Trick weapons, giving one weapon 2 playstyles
    - Atmosphere - as always with Souls games, the atmosphere is very good.
    - Challenging opponents - at least until you learn their patterns
    - Fast paced action - as the game encourages offensive play, it all happens quick.
    Negatives:-
    - Boss styles - they all look different but for the most the tactics to kill are identical. Get behind them swing/dodge/swing or Shoot/Counter/Visceral. Rinse and repeat these 2 styles and that's all bosses done. A couple of variations, but for the most that's it.
    - Lack of weapon choice - to take one weapon and just give you 3 variations on a theme is just lame. and the variations are not enough to call them different. Bsically you get 3 * the same weapon
    - Guns - Pretty much these have one use. Stunning. They do little damage, and have no use but to initiate visceral attacks. This means you can leave a gun at level one and play the entire game. The only gun that does decent dame is the cannon and you only get 3 shots before you run out of ammo.
    - Armor - Pretty much all the same with some small variatons. but for the most the only reason to change your amour is fashion sense.
    - Chalice Dungeons - An interesting idea, but overall do not fit in with the game at all. My issue with Chalice Dungeons are, you need to do them in order to get the good runes/gems. but the high level dungeons give so much Blood(Souls) that in one visit to a high level dungoen you will earn more blood than you will in the entire game. This means that before I had even started NG+, I was lvl 200+, making the difficulty of NG+ useless. In souls games after you had finished the games, you either pvp'd or went NG+. instead I felt the subsequent playthroughs were trivial. So either you let yourself lose millions of blood or you spend it.
    PVP - my biggest issue with this game. During my first playthrough I was invaded only once. And even when I tried to invade it took ages. There are no PvP hubs, no summon glyphs, nowhere to go. I fancy some PvP, I'll go xxx and play for a bit. There is literally no PvP or at least not enough to warrant a mention. No NPC summons for bosses, which for the most while not needed, are fun to include. When you consider things like the Cairnhurst Storyline and the queen, Annalise was ripe for a bit of NPC's player team action with Alfred, and instead it all happens behind the scenes.
    What little PvP there is is also hampered in build variations. Lack of weapon types and armor is the same across the board, all builds and playstyles for builds are near enough identical.

    This game had huge potential and while some parts really tick boxes, the items i list here will hurt its longevity a lot. I played DS/DS2 for months but I can see me losing interest in this a lot quicker. As soon as I hit platinum, it's going back in the box.    … Expand
  84. Bloodborne2
    Aug 17, 2015
    10
    I was skeptical about Bloodborne at first, because of its link to the Dark souls franchise, those games are some of the hardest games ever made. But it set itself apart from the Soul's series with its dark 18-th century architecture world, and a fast paced strategic combat system that is more reliable than the slow paced shield blocking and slow evades of the Souls series. I constantlyI was skeptical about Bloodborne at first, because of its link to the Dark souls franchise, those games are some of the hardest games ever made. But it set itself apart from the Soul's series with its dark 18-th century architecture world, and a fast paced strategic combat system that is more reliable than the slow paced shield blocking and slow evades of the Souls series. I constantly felt a presence of danger around every corner of this unpredictable and merciless world, but as I learned from my many deaths I honed my skills, and felt a level of accomplishment I haven't felt in long time or maybe ever. That is why I am labelling this the greatest game I have ever played, and I haven't said that since legend of Zelda: Ocarina of time on the Nintendo 64 back in 19 97, thank you From Software for gut-wrenching nightmare that I will remember for the rest of my life.… Expand
  85. toehir
    Aug 15, 2015
    10
    Bloodborne was my reason to buy ps4, this game is already a classic for me; level design, concepts, mood, soundtracks everything is just perfect and it keeps you want to play the game after months.
  86. seaneagles
    Aug 14, 2015
    10
    What can you say about a game so fantastic no words are needed ! .Just get the game and enjoy one of the best games ever made.Do not be put off by the hardness of it as its not to bad once you get into it as there are always plenty of health viles.Can't recommend this game enough !
  87. jeef1523
    Aug 13, 2015
    9
    Bloodborne, the successor to the soul series games, is an intense, fast-paced and critically thinking RPG that shows the the bloody and beautiful scenario of a beast filled Victorian England-themed world.

    It is yet another of those games that can make you bleed to madness if you don't get it right enough. Differently from the other souls games, Bloodborne makes you much more active in    Bloodborne, the successor to the soul series games, is an intense, fast-paced and critically thinking RPG that shows the the bloody and beautiful scenario of a beast filled Victorian England-themed world.

    It is yet another of those games that can make you bleed to madness if you don't get it right enough. Differently from the other souls games, Bloodborne makes you much more active in gameplay, basically eliminating the defensive stance, and forcing your approach to be more pro-active. Even if there aren't many items and weapons as the other games, it makes each and every one unique, trying it's best to be originally creative. And, for no surprise, it matches greatly, the PvP is improved, Boss fights seem more thrilling, even if not harder precisely, than the usual, alas granting an even greater satisfaction when concluded.

    The atmosphere in the game is very dark and mysterious, and it's a great match with the story, that even if it's not completely out there, is intriguing enough to make you try to understand it. In fact, Bloodborne's story is quite deep, it's only that it's so deeply hidden that usually doesn't get you in the moments that it should, rather making you aimlessly trying to understand something that was already explained to you. Nevertheless it's story hardly has a deep impact on the gameplay, in a way that makes you go by it if you don't want to, even if you shouldn't.

    The game initially has slight little issues, such as long loading screens (which where fixed through online patch), and a hardly unnoticed frame rate drop in specific locations, yet, obviously, nothing that should bother the gameplay itself. The game also is not so seductive in it's story telling to make you read every Lore and try to understand this world you're inhabiting, and the beasts you're fighting, but it's still compelling and mysterious in just the right amount.

    Overall, it is probably one of the best games to come to PS4 so far, compelling, thrilling, action-filled, and blood spitting rage are only a few of it's glorious characteristics that make him more unique, and like any other souls series game, completely satisfying. It is definitely a must try for PS4 owners

    9.5/10    … Expand
  88. rajudgamer
    Aug 10, 2015
    9
    Below are the Pros & Cons for this game :

    Pros : Level design (best I have ever seen), Gameplay, Sound design, story, Monster designs (esp. boss), Boss fights, Chalice dungeons. Cons : 2 loading screens for moving from one level to another (I hated when I wanted to go to the hub & then select the level I intend to go & then again a load screen), FPS although 30 I came across several    Below are the Pros & Cons for this game :

    Pros : Level design (best I have ever seen), Gameplay, Sound design, story, Monster designs (esp. boss), Boss fights, Chalice dungeons.
    Cons : 2 loading screens for moving from one level to another (I hated when I wanted to go to the hub & then select the level I intend to go & then again a load screen), FPS although 30 I came across several slowdowns (not a major con but I had to include), P2P sucks.

    If you are a gamer who get frustrated quickly, please do not buy this game..!!! Gamers who like challenging (also who haven't played souls games like me), must buy for them...!!!    … Expand
  89. Hugodastrevas
    Aug 10, 2015
    10
    At launch this game had some flaws like the huge loading times and some gameplay/balancing problems, but, now it's fixed and it plays great!

    Rich environments, great gameplay, imaginative bosses. This game picks the Souls series games and makes it fresh again!
  90. Browney-Reviews
    Aug 9, 2015
    10
    There's one way I can describe this game amazing! I have played this game for 10 days so far and I have no plan on stopping.
    Bloodborne is set in a dark, depressing world where the populous of Yharnam have been infected by the plague of the beast brought on by the over consumption of tainted blood, turning them in to wolf like creatures, and this is were you come in, you are an outsider    There's one way I can describe this game amazing! I have played this game for 10 days so far and I have no plan on stopping.
    Bloodborne is set in a dark, depressing world where the populous of Yharnam have been infected by the plague of the beast brought on by the over consumption of tainted blood, turning them in to wolf like creatures, and this is were you come in, you are an outsider infected by the plague of the beast, in a attempt you go to Yharnam to get cured you do but sign a contract, enlisting your self as a hunter to fight the scourge of the beast.
    The game play in this game is fast paced and action packed due to the support of the PS4. Around every corner there is a enemy, trap or a surprise. The combat system works fluently and each weapon has two different form with different and unique move set to suit your style of play.
    There and 17 different bosses you can do In the story mode and each are extremely challenging (e.g. you will die, a lot), but once you defeat the boss you have spent hours trying to defeat the felling is amazing. For the first 3 bosses you will struggle and have trouble and contemplating quitting for you believe it is impossible but if you are one of those brave gamers and push on the game will change and you will final start to go on the attack and the game goes from scary and impossible to where you finally fell like you are a hunter (but you will still die, a lot). Each boss is intriguing and has amazing detail due to the high quality graphics of this game.
    But there is no game without it flaws like many glitches where you get stuck, but is easily fixed by quitting to tittle screen and going back into the game. and the lack of weapons but they have two different forms so each weapon feels and is unique. And finally the need to constantly go to a earlier part of the game to farm for blood vials.
    But even with these few gripes the game is still amazing and I know that this game should win game of the year. The game play is fun, scary and challenging so if you don't like a challenge you wont enjoy this game but if you like a challenge or was a fan of the souls series you will love this game.    … Expand
  91. eldumloido
    Aug 8, 2015
    9
    Good souls game with some changes to setting and gameplay. Password multiplayer is great addition and you can actually now play co-op with the friend you want to play with. Graphics are good but not mind blowing and fps is below 30 most of the time. If they worked on the engine and made it run 60fps I would give it 10/10.
  92. Joflesh
    Aug 8, 2015
    10
    Incrível, na minha opinião está sendo o melhor jogo do ano até o dia de hoje, mesmo o The Witcher 3 sendo também espetacular também, mas a dificuldade do Bloodborne é seu principal chamariz.
  93. PonyvilleCritic
    Aug 7, 2015
    8
    Bloodborne to me was exactly as I expected it to be. Ball-shrivelingly difficult with a very heavy emphasis on farming to get upgrades, I find this type of design to be tedious and boring yet I can understand how some people find enjoyment out of it, an eventual escalation to becoming an all-powerful badass, finally taking down that boss that's plagued you for the last 15 runs.

    I am    Bloodborne to me was exactly as I expected it to be. Ball-shrivelingly difficult with a very heavy emphasis on farming to get upgrades, I find this type of design to be tedious and boring yet I can understand how some people find enjoyment out of it, an eventual escalation to becoming an all-powerful badass, finally taking down that boss that's plagued you for the last 15 runs.

    I am very much in favor of this game, though it's not perfect, I like it enough to give it a solid 8/10.    … Expand
  94. emmie
    Aug 7, 2015
    5
    My experience playing this game for around about 40 hours is that the majority of the time I ran around killing enemies for blood echoes in order to acquire items that will give me a fighting chance against a boss. This very quickly became a boring repetitive lengthy cycle prior to facing a boss. I tended to get 2 or 3 goes at a boss before being forced to collect blood echoes again. IMy experience playing this game for around about 40 hours is that the majority of the time I ran around killing enemies for blood echoes in order to acquire items that will give me a fighting chance against a boss. This very quickly became a boring repetitive lengthy cycle prior to facing a boss. I tended to get 2 or 3 goes at a boss before being forced to collect blood echoes again. I have no problem that the game is difficult, but don't make me do boring repetitive things! This is by far the most frustrating game I have ever played!… Expand
  95. redducks
    Aug 6, 2015
    10
    Brutal and punishing in a way that no other game can be. But at the same time the feeling of reward makes me come back for more every time. It's the type of game you think about even when you aren't playing it.
    By far my best singleplayer experience on PS4 to date.
  96. TemplarQuacks95
    Aug 5, 2015
    10
    If you have an insatiable thirst for a new challenge, get this game. It'll drain at least 70 hours of your life. And you'll love/hate every second of it.
  97. brigitte1357
    Aug 4, 2015
    10
    blood-borne is one of the best game i have ever played its something different although its hard but you will never stop. if anytime you encounter a powerful boss, you have the opportunity to ask for help i have finished it once and now i start playing a new round.
    its worth to mention that i have never played Dark series so i have better chance to judge on this game than those who    blood-borne is one of the best game i have ever played its something different although its hard but you will never stop. if anytime you encounter a powerful boss, you have the opportunity to ask for help i have finished it once and now i start playing a new round.
    its worth to mention that i have never played Dark series so i have better chance to judge on this game than those who compare this game with Dark series    … Expand
  98. breaddrink
    Aug 4, 2015
    9
    It is so unusual.
    I can't help but feel the negative reviewers simply didn't see far enough into the game to understand the snippets of rewards it gives you, and for that pattern to form enough to understand that the game does have structure, and rules, and as unforgiving as it is, you get through it and continue to progress in your own way, and in your own time, doing what you want until    It is so unusual.
    I can't help but feel the negative reviewers simply didn't see far enough into the game to understand the snippets of rewards it gives you, and for that pattern to form enough to understand that the game does have structure, and rules, and as unforgiving as it is, you get through it and continue to progress in your own way, and in your own time, doing what you want until you feel ready for those epic balldropping boss fights.
    Bravo.    … Expand
  99. wotwomy
    Aug 3, 2015
    10
    Bloodborne is one of the first game that makes my heart beat really hard when I succeed. Not so difficult when you know hat to do, but if you go on your own it's quite a challenge to know what to do. Stunning visuals.
  100. davl3232
    Jul 31, 2015
    10
    Being the first time I've played a From Software game, going through the first part of the game was though, but feeling the progression I made, the rewarding experience of killing a big overpowered boss/hunter, and finding new ways to clear the same area was amazing. I really love this game, I only wish pvp was better and having some way to reset my stats without starting all over againBeing the first time I've played a From Software game, going through the first part of the game was though, but feeling the progression I made, the rewarding experience of killing a big overpowered boss/hunter, and finding new ways to clear the same area was amazing. I really love this game, I only wish pvp was better and having some way to reset my stats without starting all over again for pvp lv 100 standards. It would be great if spells where more powerful as well.… Expand
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#3 Best PS4 Game of 2015
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#1 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2015
9
#9 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2015

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Metascore
92

Universal acclaim - based on 100 Critic Reviews

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