Bloodborne

 PlayStation 4
  • Publisher: SCEA
  • Release Date: Mar 24, 2015
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  1. jakeman25
    May 19, 2015
    9
    Bloodborne is an excellent game, hard but fair at the same time. It was slightly disappointing that I had finished the game so quick though. I wish there had been more to the game. Hopefully we will get an expansion like Artorias of the abyss down the road. Graphics/Art design are some of the best on the PS4, and the combat is more fluid than demon's/dark souls. Overall this is a highlyBloodborne is an excellent game, hard but fair at the same time. It was slightly disappointing that I had finished the game so quick though. I wish there had been more to the game. Hopefully we will get an expansion like Artorias of the abyss down the road. Graphics/Art design are some of the best on the PS4, and the combat is more fluid than demon's/dark souls. Overall this is a highly recommended game that every ps4 owner should try!… Expand
  2. ALSGATS
    May 19, 2015
    10
    BLOODBORNE is one of the best ACTION/RPG games you've ever played or will play if you're okay with dying and trying again over and over and over ... just like the SOULS series you will face agonizing times defeating bosses until you're able to and then you'll feel invincible until the next one. it has a lot of similarities to the Souls games being from the Same Developer; but here gameplayBLOODBORNE is one of the best ACTION/RPG games you've ever played or will play if you're okay with dying and trying again over and over and over ... just like the SOULS series you will face agonizing times defeating bosses until you're able to and then you'll feel invincible until the next one. it has a lot of similarities to the Souls games being from the Same Developer; but here gameplay has a lot more pace. Graphics are really great , each area of the dark city of Yharnam is designed uniquely filled with details. enemies and bosses are really well designed with a touch of class. overall Bloodborne is the best PS4 game out there. do not miss this masterpiece.… Expand
  3. nonchalantgamer
    May 18, 2015
    9
    As a fan of the Souls series before it, i was heading into Bloodborne with the expectation of success, and i was, as expected, satisfied. There is no denying that there are immense similarities to Bloodborne and the souls games before it, but even though it has a similar feel, Bloodborne still distinguishes itself as its own unique game.

    First off the combat, it has some similarity to    As a fan of the Souls series before it, i was heading into Bloodborne with the expectation of success, and i was, as expected, satisfied. There is no denying that there are immense similarities to Bloodborne and the souls games before it, but even though it has a similar feel, Bloodborne still distinguishes itself as its own unique game.

    First off the combat, it has some similarity to Dark Souls, but the pace is significantly faster and most souls fans including myself have to change tactics from hiding behind shields, to being more proactive in combat. It is still immensely satisfying to slay your enemies, and the inclusion of guns as more of a helpful tool instead of a powerful go to weapon works well and can be lethal if used correctly. Boss fights are great and the design of most bosses is spot on, and although i came across some really easy bosses, most proved to give ample challenge, and some extreme frustration, which makes the payoff of victory that much sweeter. Overall i would say that Bloodborne is harder than Dark Souls 2 and perhaps just as challenging as Dark Souls.

    Probably what immerses me the most about Bloodborne is the gorgeous environment, with exceptional lighting, and design that really evokes a certain mood in the player. Some areas are just gross and gave me feelings of dread like blight town had in Dark Souls. The Soundstrack is also equally mesmerizing with a sort of gothic style twist to it, really sets the mood. There are some frame-rate dips, and slow downs occasionally but nothing that really detracts from the overall experience.

    Story is as you would expect from a From Software game, where you must attach breadcrumbs along the way and try to unravel the mystery of Yharnam, and all its be-holdings. There is enough story to grasp at though where you feel some progression but full attention to detail is a must, or else you might be a little confused at the end.

    Bloodborne to me might be up there with Dark Souls in terms of best From Software games, and after completing the game, i keep coming back for more with NG+, as well as the chalice dungeons, which offer even more to surf through and discover.    … Expand
  4. robert12345
    May 18, 2015
    10
    Bloodborne is all an around 10 out of 10 for me the graphic, gameplay, atmosphere and all the other little things are the best I've seen on this gen. One improvement I'd like to tip my top hat to are the bosses, you can actually visibly hurt them. In Dark Souls you just kinda poke them until their health bar runs out. In Bloodborne if you hit them hard enough they'll stagger. It addsBloodborne is all an around 10 out of 10 for me the graphic, gameplay, atmosphere and all the other little things are the best I've seen on this gen. One improvement I'd like to tip my top hat to are the bosses, you can actually visibly hurt them. In Dark Souls you just kinda poke them until their health bar runs out. In Bloodborne if you hit them hard enough they'll stagger. It adds another layer of immersion when it actually feels like a brawl with these things.

    Thank you From Software, please never stop making games like this.    … Expand
  5. avlived
    May 18, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I've played many a game, being from the original playstation generation, but this game once understood is an absolute gem! One of the best games I have ever played. Mega hard, ages to complete, loads of game play (hours after hour). Play the game, power up and enjoy and occasionally help others. GREAT!|… Expand
  6. Muzzle131
    May 17, 2015
    10
    Alright right off the bat, this game is simply amazing best thing and will stand on a throne until Miyazaki and his brilliant mind comes up with something else. Even then the game has one really big flaw and that's how new players aren't allowed. Or at least it seems that way, me I'm a hardened souls veteran, so me and another souls veteran could immediately know what to do. Yet that's aAlright right off the bat, this game is simply amazing best thing and will stand on a throne until Miyazaki and his brilliant mind comes up with something else. Even then the game has one really big flaw and that's how new players aren't allowed. Or at least it seems that way, me I'm a hardened souls veteran, so me and another souls veteran could immediately know what to do. Yet that's a problem if your new to the souls series then your going to have a frustrating experience that you may end up having to have to have your hand held by a veteran somewhat ruining the experience. I've got countless friend requests asking for help by new players not understanding the game, and even then still don't understand even after beating it because they didn't get to absorb this knowledge themselves. So that's basically the only flaw in my eye about this game, it's for the souls player and community, I'd say to get the entire full experience you can alone (if your new) play DS2 first, as in my opinion it's a good introduction and work your way backwards to Dark Souls 1 and Demon's Souls (if you want) if you got through those games than you will have little trouble adapting to this, for the people who don't want to do that then get out... Or you may want to find a veteran and cling on to them like a leech until they block or unfriend you.… Expand
  7. StaticSpine
    May 17, 2015
    10
    Hardcore Action RPG with unique atmosphere and spectacular visual design. A must-buy for all PS4 non-casual players. A bit easier to dive into comparing to previous From games (I mean Souls series), but still unforgiving.
  8. RepulsiveFatMan
    May 16, 2015
    8
    A lengthy review for non-darksouls fans FOR SINGLEPLAYER MODE!.

    If you love darksouls, you'll love this game, so don't even waste your time reading further if you are. Graphics - 8.0 Not great (texture quality sometimes dodgy), but serviceable with amazing artwork to boot. Gameplay - 8.0 (average of the following numbers in the parentheses considered subcategories of this one)    A lengthy review for non-darksouls fans FOR SINGLEPLAYER MODE!.

    If you love darksouls, you'll love this game, so don't even waste your time reading further if you are.

    Graphics - 8.0 Not great (texture quality sometimes dodgy), but serviceable with amazing artwork to boot.

    Gameplay - 8.0 (average of the following numbers in the parentheses considered subcategories of this one)

    Difficulty and reward (9.0):

    This is where the game shines. The games challenge comes both in the ease with which you die and the checkpoint system, where checkpoints are few, BUT you can UNLOCK shortcuts to the next chextpoint through switches and modifiable objects in the environment.

    The boss fights are epic (and sometimes, but not always, extremely difficult compared to other games).

    You can also attack almost every npc in the game (awesome!).

    Combat (7.0):

    The combat is ... serviceable. There aren't any lengthy combos you'd find in other games, but there are attacks tied to each of your movements. The control is intentionally delayed and you can't spam attacks forever like in other games due to resource management, HOWEVER, from version 1.0 - 3.0 of the game there is a bug where the input lag in crowded environments can be severe, so at times (UNTIL THEY FIX IT!!!) it can be frustrating.

    There is also much emphasis on interrupts and you can find yourself ripping your hair out when the bug kicks in; assuming it doesn't, it does add a bit of variety to combat.

    Variety is a thing as there are plenty of weapons that are truly unique that you can use in tandem regardless of your build.

    Content - 8.00

    Game length (9.0):

    It is quite possible to finish the game within 10 hours. More than likely, unless you try your absolute hardest, using every guide, exploit, etc. it will take you 30-50 hours. It took me upwards of 70 (cuz I suck), but for most of that time I enjoyed myself and the environments are relatively varied; different enemies, different attack patterns.

    Replay (9.0):

    There is plenty of stuff to redo, depending on who you kill/align with and how you allocate your stats. The game gives you plenty of stuff to do both before and after you beat it (most I can say without spoiling).

    Variety (6.0)

    "Hold on, didn't you just say that variety is great?". It is. For COMBAT and combat is 100% what this game is about. The game does get extremely repetitive and boring, since the combat doesn't have much depth.

    To some people this might not be an issue, but to me not having a single puzzle in the game, or distraction from the non-stop slug-fest really bored me after awhile.

    Customization (character building) - 8.0

    The appearance options are decent (in the direction of ES for a single race), but to me the most engrossing part was the different builds you can make with state allocations. Unlike similar games, you can actually create completely divergent play-styles (combat) based on how you've built your character.

    Story and ambiance - 8.0

    Story (7.0): frankly, the story and dialogue are obtuse, poorly translated and perhaps even inconsistent, but the game lets you discover it on your own and doesn't shove it down your throat. People are even taking to filling in the gaps.

    Why the 7? The game has lore and all kinds of neat descriptions you can read, some silly character interactions and twists, or even outcomes you can affect. It's not the kind of story you'd sit down and read, but when you're slicing things up, it doesn't matter.

    Ambiance (9.0): This game is HEAVILY inspired by H.P. Lovecraft. The game nails it with stuff that fits some of the illustrations taken directly from the fans. The amazing soundtrack, dark environment, gory critters really help. Sound track - 9.0 Nice, sometimes orchestrated, but not overbearing. Not much else needs to be said. WORD OF WARNING: Although this review is generally positive, this game is ALSO difficult in the sense of tedious. When you die in a zone you haven't unlocked the shortcuts in, you will have quintessentially lost most, if not all of your progress. If you don't have any time during the day to spare, then you might want to consider this as a weekend game. Most boss fights are relatively easy to walk to, but getting there is the problem..... Basta    … Expand
  9. Sky-Line___
    May 15, 2015
    6
    Bloodborne is beautiful, has its own genre, BUT.
    For me, the excessive difficulty covers a lack of content: only 14 weapons, 14 secondaries, the environnements are not so big and might be repetitive, there is no real scenario and the ennemies always have the same movements (farming can become really annoying after a while)
    Also, my biggest deception was the online mode: it is so so so    Bloodborne is beautiful, has its own genre, BUT.
    For me, the excessive difficulty covers a lack of content: only 14 weapons, 14 secondaries, the environnements are not so big and might be repetitive, there is no real scenario and the ennemies always have the same movements (farming can become really annoying after a while)
    Also, my biggest deception was the online mode: it is so so so bad, 5 minutes to join a friend, and make it as many Times as you die.

    Maybe i just don't like the type of this game, but i cannot understand those 9/10 scores

    So,
    LENGHT: 2.5/5
    GRAPHICS & SOUNDS: 4/5
    GAMEPLAY: 2.5/5
    CONTENT: 2.5/5    … Expand
  10. TheSkeptic
    May 15, 2015
    10
    Bloodborne is a truly amazing game. It's a fresh experience unlike anything else on PS4. A game full of innovation with a brilliant unique combat system. The graphics, art style are gorgeous. The challenging game play is extremely enjoyable. You get a real feeling of satisfaction after defeating a difficult boss. The level design is superb with intricate shortcuts. You can sink hundreds ofBloodborne is a truly amazing game. It's a fresh experience unlike anything else on PS4. A game full of innovation with a brilliant unique combat system. The graphics, art style are gorgeous. The challenging game play is extremely enjoyable. You get a real feeling of satisfaction after defeating a difficult boss. The level design is superb with intricate shortcuts. You can sink hundreds of hours into the game, It's packed full of content. Hidetaka Miyazaki and his team have done it again. Bloodborne is a masterpiece.… Expand
  11. KouyaAotsuki
    May 15, 2015
    7
    For me this game wasn't all that good. The enemies are a bit more horrific than in most of the Souls series. Which leads to a higher focus on graphics which are great. They're crisp and dark. I just think they could've done the fur textures better. The audio's above par; everything has a nice sound effect that stands out. The voice acting is also equally great. The sounds of peopleFor me this game wasn't all that good. The enemies are a bit more horrific than in most of the Souls series. Which leads to a higher focus on graphics which are great. They're crisp and dark. I just think they could've done the fur textures better. The audio's above par; everything has a nice sound effect that stands out. The voice acting is also equally great. The sounds of people screaming, bells ringing and more horror based sounds are a new welcome to make this game pops with more flair audio-wise. Now gameplay wise this game is a bit disappointing. The camera is more of a problem because of the tighter areas you'll be fighting in. The game is not as hard as any of the prior Souls games, but the gameplay is still there. But I feel that this game is dumbed down from previous souls games, but I guess that's okay. Oh! And enemies like to jump at you from corners which is childish. The story's okay, but a bit boring. The bosses are sub-par though.… Expand
  12. Master_oli
    May 14, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is the best game I have ever played!!!! It's fantastic gameplay blew me away. It's city's are a mystery and there are many hard places to go. This game has a vast variety of enemies to fight. All the NPCS have a tale to there name, say one wrong thing and you could find them dead somewhere. From the amazing graphics to the outstanding gameplay I vote this game a 10 and highly recommend this to anyone. You'll have hours on end of fun… Expand
  13. ghitopia
    May 14, 2015
    5
    There is no reason to punish players to such an extent as in Bloodborne. It is mostly repetitive gameplay without much of a story line. Video games are meant for entertaining. This game arouses anger. Why do I have to level up 10 levels just to see a difference in my powers and defense? Why do I have to lose all my experiences every time I die? It doesn't take much to die either. No matterThere is no reason to punish players to such an extent as in Bloodborne. It is mostly repetitive gameplay without much of a story line. Video games are meant for entertaining. This game arouses anger. Why do I have to level up 10 levels just to see a difference in my powers and defense? Why do I have to lose all my experiences every time I die? It doesn't take much to die either. No matter how high of a level you get an enemy will kill you with 2-3 hits. It's so frustrating to play. Takes a lot of patience to play Bloodborne.… Expand
  14. jake_hewitt
    May 13, 2015
    8
    I bought this game about a week after release after seeing all the hype on YouTube. Although i haven't had a huge amount of time to progress through the entire game ( I'm currently on the third boss) i have thoroughly enjoyed my time so far.

    I had previously never played a souls game before playing Bloodborne however i knew i was in for a tough journey from the advertising and other    I bought this game about a week after release after seeing all the hype on YouTube. Although i haven't had a huge amount of time to progress through the entire game ( I'm currently on the third boss) i have thoroughly enjoyed my time so far.

    I had previously never played a souls game before playing Bloodborne however i knew i was in for a tough journey from the advertising and other reviews. I therefore went into it prepared to die a lot, and to be honest i had no problem with Central Yharnam, yes i died a few times but not to many. i also found the first boss i came across the cleric beast reasonably simple once i had learnt most of his attacks and knew how to dodge them.

    The difficulty set in with the next boss Father Gascoigne. It must of taken me at least 50 tries before i eventually realized i might need to level my character up a bit and buy some new gear to defeat him. Once i had done this though i beat him relatively quickly teaching me that in this game if you are struggling come back later when your skills are better and you are more prepared.

    after this point i have been pushing through the next segment at a slower pace than Central Yharnam yet i am enjoying it even more due to the more diverse enemies and environments. I really cant wait to see what this game has in store for me, however i am reluctant to give a 9 or 10 as i do not believe i have experienced enough to feel Bloodborne deserves a rating so high.    … Expand
  15. Dukay66
    May 13, 2015
    9
    Bloodborne, like From Software's previous work is one of the most challenging and rewarding gaming experiences. It features a vast gothic world that is fully realized and wonderfully crafted. While in the gameworld you can't help but feel sucked into it. The thing that really stands out though is the gameplay, it's very unforgiving; but once you get used to the mechanics it becomes veryBloodborne, like From Software's previous work is one of the most challenging and rewarding gaming experiences. It features a vast gothic world that is fully realized and wonderfully crafted. While in the gameworld you can't help but feel sucked into it. The thing that really stands out though is the gameplay, it's very unforgiving; but once you get used to the mechanics it becomes very rewarding. Bloodborne is definitely the best first party game on the PS4 and just might be the first truly must play game of the current generation.… Expand
  16. Slayer7744
    May 12, 2015
    8
    Bloodborne is one of the greatest PS4 exclusives out at this current time. Once you get past the learning curve, you are sure to enjoy the game a hell of a lot more especially if you co-op with a partner. Be prepared to be constantly invaded by other overpowered players who are only there to ruin your day.
  17. robh404
    May 12, 2015
    5
    This game is totally overhyped and it's flaws are the very thing many claim are its assets. For one, the controls suck. Your character reacts slow to commands while your opposition does not. Your viewing angles are often problematic at the worst times possible, and the game is built on a repetitive rinse and repeat formula that gets annoying fast. That being said, the world and in gameThis game is totally overhyped and it's flaws are the very thing many claim are its assets. For one, the controls suck. Your character reacts slow to commands while your opposition does not. Your viewing angles are often problematic at the worst times possible, and the game is built on a repetitive rinse and repeat formula that gets annoying fast. That being said, the world and in game characters are pretty good but the gameplay fails as it becomes more of a chore rather than fun. I love a good challenge but when half the challenge is overcoming control and design flaws it takes away from the experience.… Expand
  18. CloudStyleGamer
    May 12, 2015
    9
    Bloodborne gets compared to Dark Souls on many fronts and it was always going to happen, but although the Souls feel is there FromSoftware have gone out of their way to make Bloodborne a standalone series.

    There are many things Bloodborne does better than Dark Souls 1 and 2, for one I am a huge fan of the combat system being a lot quicker and more offensive compared to DS defensive    Bloodborne gets compared to Dark Souls on many fronts and it was always going to happen, but although the Souls feel is there FromSoftware have gone out of their way to make Bloodborne a standalone series.

    There are many things Bloodborne does better than Dark Souls 1 and 2, for one I am a huge fan of the combat system being a lot quicker and more offensive compared to DS defensive approach. Something I would like to see though is perhaps a combination or the ability to choose in the inevitable sequel. The PVP is definitely a little broken, it's so hard to find someone to connect and fights can be over in seconds due to the quick combat, also the health cut for invaders severely unbalances the fight. Enemy design is in my opinion, a little more interesting than previous souls games, the Bosses all look horrific and suit the games atmosphere outstandingly. The atmosphere is a refreshing change from Souls titles the Gothic medieval vibe is captivating to say the least. The level design is back up to amazing standard, every time you feel like you just might not make it, you find the perfect shortcut you desperately needed.

    Even as a veteran souls player the start of this game is brutal, until you get your head around the combat. You will get better, I promise, and when you do the game get a lot more interesting. Be patient and learn your enemies, learn your attack variations and study your surrounding, all to often people miss the subtle hints From leave about the upcoming boss.

    The addition of chalice dungeons was a good idea, executed on a average level. They are fun for awhile but get a little repetitive and boring but a good idea in practice and something that can be improved on.

    All in all this is a great game, but be warned it will be tough, you will die and you will have to repeat areas over and over. If that doesn't sound appealing you should probably watch a couple videos on it first.    … Expand
  19. gisarts
    May 12, 2015
    10
    Despite their traumatic early game, as we move forward this game becomes a masterpiece . Worth playing more than one day, you will see that I was right.
  20. quake2th
    May 11, 2015
    3
    don't waste your money on this game. You will be fighting mostly against bugs, nothing else. Boss fights are simply stupid, no mechanics or anything, just find the right bug (or bugs, almost all bosses will bug out and get stuck somewhere) and exploit it. From Software concept of a difficult game is: "player weapons do no damage, monster do a lot of damage and have infinite health", whichdon't waste your money on this game. You will be fighting mostly against bugs, nothing else. Boss fights are simply stupid, no mechanics or anything, just find the right bug (or bugs, almost all bosses will bug out and get stuck somewhere) and exploit it. From Software concept of a difficult game is: "player weapons do no damage, monster do a lot of damage and have infinite health", which might have worked in the 80s, but today is simply stupid and a very cheap way to create gameplay. Most of the times collision detection will not work, so you will be fighting against thin air, even though you hit an enemy right in the face. The overall concept might have been nice, but the experience is ruined by the huge amount of bugs. Looks like it went straight to the shelf, without QA.. I really cannot believe that someone from QA approved a game where 70% of the time the controller will not respond to your action. Might be fun sometimes, but after dying 250 times on the same boss and loosing about 400 blood vials, the games simply becomes boring.
    It's just luck, you have to hope that some boss will bug out or start doing stupid things (due to very poor AI). For example most of online videos will show the boss fighting against nothing and players hitting it from behind: the AI just bugged out and you can hit the boss from behind and it will not turn around. In a normal situation, you will never be able to go behind the boss and hit him, since due to animation lock-out (another stupid "feature", i.e. bug), the dodge animation must complete before you are able to hit the boss.
    Waste of money, at least until they fix all the issues.    … Expand
  21. joaopontesvaz
    May 11, 2015
    7
    Graphics: 7.8 Sound: 8.5 Gameplay: 6.5 Fun/Story: 7.0

    Perhaps the most difficult review i do. First, i´m not a huge fan of this type of game (Action RPG) but my favorite game is a Action RPG (Ocarina of Time). So, that should´t be an apology. Second, the graphics... I read in the most sites they are fantastic. And i don´t see it like that. I see a really nice artwork with many technical    Graphics: 7.8 Sound: 8.5 Gameplay: 6.5 Fun/Story: 7.0

    Perhaps the most difficult review i do. First, i´m not a huge fan of this type of game (Action RPG) but my favorite game is a Action RPG (Ocarina of Time). So, that should´t be an apology. Second, the graphics... I read in the most sites they are fantastic. And i don´t see it like that. I see a really nice artwork with many technical failures (unstable framerate, colision problems and some blurry textures with low resolution). Third and the most important: gameplay. I like difficult games but i don´t like stupid difficulty such as far and far save points and must restart an entire part of the game. Honestly, this game has lack of lanterns (save points) taken into account the number of times we die. And to worsen the situation the loading times are long too. So this game is about repetition of dies and nothing bad about that but it carries the same time of wait and playing again and again some areas. The best way to describe the feeling of playing it is: the half time i play it i like, the other half i hate.    … Expand
  22. S1NISTERSH4DOW
    May 10, 2015
    10
    This game absolutely destroyed me for about 2 days, so I took a break from it for about a week, came back, and *click*. Everything in this game clicked with me after that and I rushed through to the unseen village in 1 day. I could finally appreciate the beautiful chaos that is the fighting, the challenging bosses, even minions knocked me on my ass a couple times. I am now on new game plusThis game absolutely destroyed me for about 2 days, so I took a break from it for about a week, came back, and *click*. Everything in this game clicked with me after that and I rushed through to the unseen village in 1 day. I could finally appreciate the beautiful chaos that is the fighting, the challenging bosses, even minions knocked me on my ass a couple times. I am now on new game plus and experiencing the hardship and fluid gameplay all over again. If you read the reviews below a 6, I guarantee it will be some whiny person who can only describe the first area of the game.… Expand
  23. MalistiX
    May 9, 2015
    10
    This game will make you come back again and again, it will kick your ass and you will hate and love the game for it. You can level up but mostly you can learn how to react, avoid damage and use different weapons to achieve your goals. This game makes the PS4 a must-own console because you don't want to miss out
  24. RodrigoFD99
    May 9, 2015
    7
    Bloodborne is a beautiful game, but I think it is too much since the beginning. This game is for players with patience. This game sometimes makes you get angry.
  25. Arthainius
    May 8, 2015
    10
    Multiplayer could be better but the rest of the game is amazing. Yes its hard. Yes you will die. But the next slasher game you play you will feel mlg.All the levels look great and are well thought out. There are many facets to the game that keep it entertaining. I also experienced a few times where it made me jump. Kinda a creepy game.
  26. dubloon7
    May 8, 2015
    9
    Just like the Souls iterations before this, the lore is phenomenal. The downside to this lovely gem, even though it is primarily fun to play and the music is outstanding throughout, is that the fighting mechanics unlike the Souls series is clunky, lock-on sucks and movements to dodge are horrendously activated throughout tough gameplay. The game slows down to a snails pace in certain areasJust like the Souls iterations before this, the lore is phenomenal. The downside to this lovely gem, even though it is primarily fun to play and the music is outstanding throughout, is that the fighting mechanics unlike the Souls series is clunky, lock-on sucks and movements to dodge are horrendously activated throughout tough gameplay. The game slows down to a snails pace in certain areas of the game where there may be lots of enemies, but rediculous damages from enemy attacks clear from their swings/areas killed this numerous times for me as the devs clearly wanted to piss off gamers by leaving glitches throughout. Primary beef with any co-op/invading breaks the game entierly as numerous attempts on-end fail to connect directly to someone else's game, and are kicked to the goddamn title screen. FROM needs to fix their damn connectivity issues outright, but the story and length of game are great!

    Dark Souls 1>BB>Demons Souls>Dark Souls 2    … Expand
  27. Lion7
    May 7, 2015
    10
    The game is hard, and the challenge is brutal. Coming from Dark Souls and Dark Souls 2, the lack of block is definitely something to get used to. However, with the core gameplay differences, this is a fresh title with as much angry fun as you'd expect from this company. It's a must-have exclusive, but try it before you buy it. You'll love it or hate it.

    GAMEPLAY: It's brutal. There's no    The game is hard, and the challenge is brutal. Coming from Dark Souls and Dark Souls 2, the lack of block is definitely something to get used to. However, with the core gameplay differences, this is a fresh title with as much angry fun as you'd expect from this company. It's a must-have exclusive, but try it before you buy it. You'll love it or hate it.

    GAMEPLAY: It's brutal. There's no good way to describe it if you're new to the series, because there are very few games like this in today's market. Fights even with basic enemies are unforgiving and you WILL die in this game. Lots of times. This is not a blind hack-and-slash; it relies a lot on gauging enemies and adapting your tactics.

    Coming from Dark Souls and being a fan of blocking, the fact that you have to dodge everything and be much more conservative with your attacks led to many of my early deaths. Forget what you knew in Dark Souls, and approach this with a somewhat fresh mind.

    STORY: Again, what story? From's games are notorious for being vague, and telling glimpses of the story through item descriptions and tidbits of game lore you receive. People (mis)label this as an RPG; this is NOT Final Fantasy, or Dragon Age, or anything close to what I'd consider an RPG. This is pure action.

    ONLINE: The online experience is not as ingrained as it is with Dark Souls, though there are still plenty of bloodstains to laugh at. I recommend playing with the online features.    … Expand
  28. theespressokid
    May 6, 2015
    10
    As of now, my game of the year. Fantastic character and level design, lots to explore even though it's not an "open world game". You can unlock shortcuts, find treasure, do side missions and the chalice dungeons are another game built in, some say where the "souls" part of the game begins. Now going on New Game + (where the difficulty significantly ramps up) and grinding through theAs of now, my game of the year. Fantastic character and level design, lots to explore even though it's not an "open world game". You can unlock shortcuts, find treasure, do side missions and the chalice dungeons are another game built in, some say where the "souls" part of the game begins. Now going on New Game + (where the difficulty significantly ramps up) and grinding through the dungeons to get that platinum trophy. Don't be intimidated by the difficulty, it's not impossible, just learn the bosses strategies and don't take on too many enemies at once and you will be fine.… Expand
  29. oneflame
    May 6, 2015
    2
    Prepare to Die. Facing: bad camera controls near enemies and walls; pointless trips through multiple loading screens just to refill items, (like knives, cocktails, oil, etc); controls that have you jumping into mobs, when you are trying to jump/side step away; lock on targeting that will sometime work, or sometimes spin you so you are facing away; controller actions that make you timePrepare to Die. Facing: bad camera controls near enemies and walls; pointless trips through multiple loading screens just to refill items, (like knives, cocktails, oil, etc); controls that have you jumping into mobs, when you are trying to jump/side step away; lock on targeting that will sometime work, or sometimes spin you so you are facing away; controller actions that make you time just what "simultaneous" pressing means with analog controller sticks--and then, doesn't work consistently.

    -- Bloodborne isn't an RPG, in that there is a "Narrative"--at all, but feel free to make one up. It is more of a Tactical Action Game, with Leveling, and is very twitchy due to the mandatory dodge mechanic. "Spoilers" in this game are the methods and tactics to take down bosses, (like the Watchdog of the Old Lords). You won't really care what is happening in the game, let alone with your own character. Bloodborne is certainly is a great game, and Chalice Dungeons makes it even better--but you will spend most of that thought on how to avoid game defects--like not getting close to walls where you would normally channel foes, and bait specific attacks from them--because you will be so mindful of the camera glitches that stop you from seeing anything    … Expand
  30. Kuraditosin
    May 6, 2015
    9
    Bloodborne is definitely an oddball. It looks, sounds and behaves like a Souls game, but bares another name. It's a good thing I don't play games just for the name. Don't get me wrong, I absolutely adored all previous Souls games. However a new IP would be nice, or so I thought. So when Miyazaki announced Bloodborne, I was super hyped.

    However the first hours of the game caught me off    Bloodborne is definitely an oddball. It looks, sounds and behaves like a Souls game, but bares another name. It's a good thing I don't play games just for the name. Don't get me wrong, I absolutely adored all previous Souls games. However a new IP would be nice, or so I thought. So when Miyazaki announced Bloodborne, I was super hyped.

    However the first hours of the game caught me off guard, since I played previous Souls games with a shield and sword combo. I was baffled that I was bad at the game. It looked like adapting to a new playstyle was a challenge on its own. The art style and theme of the game kept pushing me further. Until somewhere between Vicar Amelia and Shadow of Yharnam the game clicked for me and I really started to enjoy the mechanics as well. Now I'm completing NG+ and finishing up the Chalice Dungeons.

    Things I liked:
    *A new intertwined gothic world with a magnificent art style.
    *Facinating monster and boss designs.
    *Trick weapons.
    *Peculiar NPC encounters.
    *Less humanoid bosses than in DS2.
    *No soul memory.
    *Obscurity of the story.
    *Gems and runes for upgrades mixes things up a bit.
    *Quick-stepping is a fun mechanic once you get the hang of it.

    Things I didn't particulary enjoy:
    *Shorter than other Souls games.
    *Fewer weapons.
    *Just 1 upgrade path for weapons.
    *No upgrades for armor.
    *Lengthy loading screens (an SSD and the newest patch mitigates this somewhat)

    Overall I recommend this game for any Souls veteran. Obviously the challenge will vary for people. I realize there are people who will never make it past the first few bosses and there are people who breeze through the game in 20 hours or less. Still if you're a new-comer considering Bloodborne, be ready to concentrate and be immersed. This is not a game to be taken lightly. Tread carefully, but be agressive as well and don't give up!    … Expand
  31. joeyleo
    May 5, 2015
    9
    Bloodborne is a gloomy,challenging, and unforgiving game. Does not mean its not a blast! The art, creatures, style and gameplay make this game a heluva lotta fun. The only reason I am holding it from a ten is because it can get game-changingly buggy, and it can be rather confusing and trial and error sometimes

    I still love it though
  32. Runfocovah
    May 5, 2015
    9
    Hands down one of my favorite games of all time. If you are a "Souls" games fan you will feel right at home with Bloodborne. There is nothing I can say about the game that hasn't been said already but it is a truly worthy adaptation of the franchise to the new generation with some mayor changes feeling yet completely familiar.
    Controls feel fluid, the scenery, sounds, graphics, enemies,    Hands down one of my favorite games of all time. If you are a "Souls" games fan you will feel right at home with Bloodborne. There is nothing I can say about the game that hasn't been said already but it is a truly worthy adaptation of the franchise to the new generation with some mayor changes feeling yet completely familiar.
    Controls feel fluid, the scenery, sounds, graphics, enemies, bosses and lore of the game are something else. Bloodborne its not scary but it does feels creepy and there will be some times when you will get all; WTF?!?… mind blown.
    Don't let the lack of shield use let you down once you play the game and experience the new lose-regain energy thing you will understand.    … Expand
  33. Sesse
    May 5, 2015
    10
    Have you ever play a game that you need to master or you will die and never finish it, that you play so hard to gain blood (exp for lvling up) and then the stupidiest creature kills you and you have to harvest again and again, that you can spend 3 hours at the same boss, and after all that you still want more, to die more times, to spend your entire afternoon playing. WELCOME TO THAT GAME,Have you ever play a game that you need to master or you will die and never finish it, that you play so hard to gain blood (exp for lvling up) and then the stupidiest creature kills you and you have to harvest again and again, that you can spend 3 hours at the same boss, and after all that you still want more, to die more times, to spend your entire afternoon playing. WELCOME TO THAT GAME, Bloodborne is masive incredible, really addictive, full of secrets, is the game that keep Xbox One owners like whyyyyyyyyyy? (not an fanboy) and the best console game to date of the new generation.

    Just an advice, try to play the lecture hall with the ligths on, and enjoy the HUNTING.    … Expand
  34. ctn1187
    May 5, 2015
    9
    I have to be honest. The first 8 hours of game-play really made me upset. I kept dying, and dying, and repeating my tracks, and dying. Did I mention I died a lot? Not that I think games are instantly bad because you die a lot. Hell, I died a lot in "The Last of Us" and that's one of my top-5 games of all-time.

    As I played on through the struggles, the game started to become a lot more    I have to be honest. The first 8 hours of game-play really made me upset. I kept dying, and dying, and repeating my tracks, and dying. Did I mention I died a lot? Not that I think games are instantly bad because you die a lot. Hell, I died a lot in "The Last of Us" and that's one of my top-5 games of all-time.

    As I played on through the struggles, the game started to become a lot more fun. Granted, I cheated and used the Wiki for some help. But the game is seriously beautiful in so many ways. If you have the attention span of a small child and just need to constantly shoot people without thinking, this game is not for you. If you love problem solving, violence, blood, great graphics and game-play, this is about as good as it gets. I still think "The Last of Us" is the best game available for PS4, but this game is easily in second place. Maybe even a 1B. 9.5/10    … Expand
  35. forasteir0
    May 5, 2015
    8
    As soul s series, bloodborne isn t a true rpg, only have features of a roling playing games (the character sheet you make it), but the history you must guess through items and the few dialogues in the game. You don t have to make decisions that change the world, only combat brainless creatures with an AI to battle, nothing more. A good game for those who wants challenging game s.
  36. Dronozoider
    May 5, 2015
    10
    Просто охуенчик! Я не играл в Dark/Demon Souls, и могу согласиться с более низкими оценками других игроков, которые играли в солсы, но для меня игра 10 из 10, ну вы поняли.
  37. fatoldsun_98
    May 5, 2015
    0
    I was given this as a gift because someone thought I really like RPG games, this is NOt a role playing game, just a bastardization of the new trend toward open world, FPS/hack'n'slash-horror. And having to redo things over and over is not reality at all, it's insanity called OCD in real life. I'm waiting for Witcher 3 with 38 different endings, 35 times bigger than Witcher 2 and two timesI was given this as a gift because someone thought I really like RPG games, this is NOt a role playing game, just a bastardization of the new trend toward open world, FPS/hack'n'slash-horror. And having to redo things over and over is not reality at all, it's insanity called OCD in real life. I'm waiting for Witcher 3 with 38 different endings, 35 times bigger than Witcher 2 and two times bigger than Skyrim and a million different ways to do things instead of one (otherwise why are you doing these things over and over and over just to get it right one way? Not for me and I'm not sorry, I've been fully entertained by DA3, Skyrim, Divine Divinity, Morrowind, Good Old Games, Pillars of Eternity, Arx Fatalis, ESO, Zelda, it's just a literal golden age for CRPGs no matter what your platform, however, this game is a dark age, just depresses me.… Expand
  38. gwizzzile
    May 4, 2015
    7
    Bloodbourne is not a bad game, it just had big shoes to fill. The Focus was meant to be more on face paced combat than the rpg elements, but when trimming the game down it lost some of what made dark souls great. The great thing about a souls game was that if you rushed into an area with little to no preparation then yo would get destroyed, but if you took the time to upgrade the correctBloodbourne is not a bad game, it just had big shoes to fill. The Focus was meant to be more on face paced combat than the rpg elements, but when trimming the game down it lost some of what made dark souls great. The great thing about a souls game was that if you rushed into an area with little to no preparation then yo would get destroyed, but if you took the time to upgrade the correct weapons and armor, the game was much more manageable. This element is lost a little in Bloodbourne. All the souls games are difficult and bloodbourne is no exception. It does do something wrong though. Think about the most fun you have had playing a difficult game.flappy bird on your phone, or super hexagon. What made those games fun was the fact that it was difficult, but as soon as you failed, you started with a clean slate quickly so you didn't have to dwell on your failures. Dark souls struck a good balance of punishment and ease of death. Bloodbourne not so much. I found myself dying on a boss battle, and instead of thinking of what I would do differently next time, all I did was groan because I would have to farm more bullets and bloodvials before the next encounter. And I would have to plenty of time to contemplate this on the atrociously long loading screens that are inexcusable on next gen hardware. Bloodbourne at its core is just okay, and it couldn't possibly have lived up to the hype.… Expand
  39. Shako
    May 4, 2015
    10
    Best ever, I hate the game at the beginning. But now can’t stop playing. I bought 3 games at the same time, Dragon Age, FarCry, but keep on return to Blooborn. Must try !!
  40. IchewDeadPPL
    May 4, 2015
    10
    10/10 best game of the year. I've never tried any of the souls games but I fell in love with blood borne. Smooth combat + physics with tons of swag weapons . Extremely immersive environment with a nice taste of detail designs. Hidden story lines and bosses keeps you engaged and entertained I every play through. bosses might seem unforgiving at first but co-up makes it so much easier.10/10 best game of the year. I've never tried any of the souls games but I fell in love with blood borne. Smooth combat + physics with tons of swag weapons . Extremely immersive environment with a nice taste of detail designs. Hidden story lines and bosses keeps you engaged and entertained I every play through. bosses might seem unforgiving at first but co-up makes it so much easier. Once you get used to the game , there are just so many things to explore and mess around with.… Expand
  41. Toophat82
    May 4, 2015
    8
    While I love bloodborne for what it is and does best and think it's a great game its still not perfect and I personally dislike some things and feel it took some steps forward while others back with certain things. For example I dislike its looting design and lack of loot in comparison with past souls titles. Also dislike the lack of shields in it and how they are used and personally thinkWhile I love bloodborne for what it is and does best and think it's a great game its still not perfect and I personally dislike some things and feel it took some steps forward while others back with certain things. For example I dislike its looting design and lack of loot in comparison with past souls titles. Also dislike the lack of shields in it and how they are used and personally think they should have incorporated shields in same way and fashion that they did in past souls games. I find myself going back to demon souls and dark souls titles more often as of late due to its better looting design along with its bigger variety of weapons, items, and shields both to be found and used along the way nevermind its better use of its shields as well. Plus to me players should be able to choose their fighting style as its always been with any souls titles and players shouldn't be punished for wanting to play one style over another as it is in bloodborne with shields.… Expand
  42. FarfarAlex
    May 4, 2015
    10
    Amazing game!
    The feeling of horror as well as the feeling as you will die is fantastic.
    You´ll die over and over but something makes you want to try again until you succeed.
    The game is brilliantly built with it´s connection to all areas and the graphics is hauntingly beautiful for a console game.

    I have finished the game three times and i still come back for more terror.
  43. Lukester3000
    May 3, 2015
    7
    Bloodborne got me quite disappointed, since it is too similar to Dark Souls, mainly because of the game's physics and character advancement system. The look of the game is also very similar to Dark Souls, only the theme and story-related contents are different. Instead of being a cursed undead, you are a beast hunter in a most likely cursed dimension ( I haven't played it enough yetBloodborne got me quite disappointed, since it is too similar to Dark Souls, mainly because of the game's physics and character advancement system. The look of the game is also very similar to Dark Souls, only the theme and story-related contents are different. Instead of being a cursed undead, you are a beast hunter in a most likely cursed dimension ( I haven't played it enough yet because each time I try to play it I end up being disappointed and I quit).

    The graphics engine seems pretty much the same. The targeting system is as problematic as the one in Dark Souls, what I mean by that is that if you target an enemy, all your moves will be centered upon the location of that enemy, which means you have to target and target off frequently if you do not want to do hectic moves and put yourself in danger from other enemies. And as they come frequently in fair numbers, you don't want to put yourself at risk. But the most frustrating I find about the targeting system is that if you have throwing objects you want to use (like the molotovs), then depending on the specific throwing item's motion pattern (e.g: daggers will fly in a straight pattern, but molotovs won't), you basically have no choice but to use the targeting option to hit your target, and if that target is moving away from you, you will be rather sure to miss and spoil your item, but if the target moves towards you, then, you'll hit them for sure. For the throwing, there is also the issue that the mechanics are slow at the wrong times somehow, so by the time your character actually throws that molotov you were aiming for that monster coming your way, you might as well calculate a good 3 seconds before he actually starts throwing the thing, by which time most monsters have enough time to come up right to your face and hit you, cancelling your move and leaving you vulnerable to attacks from other monsters.

    Which leads me to what I don't like about the combat mechanics, which can be quite frustrating sometimes, as you will most likely experiment. I got used to play without the targeting system because the targeting system just puts my character in danger most of the time, forcing me to retreat, heal, then go back towards the monsters. Just as much as you can get glitched by monsters sometimes, that you can get into some rather silly situations, all because of the game physics, which are basically the same as in Dark Souls (which by the way is the only game in which I've seen things like a boss jump down a bottomless pit because he just killed me next to it and the game physics detect my character as being close to the pit and the boss keeps behaving as if I were alive and jumps down the pit, which ended up with me never getting the unique item that boss would normally drop).

    Yeah, okay, people find the Souls games are hard and challenging. But are they hard and challenging because they are exquisitely well-made? I dare say no. I say they are challenging because they have serious game mechanic flaws that make them all look-alike and from one title to the other there is not that much innovation, which makes Bloodborne (in my opinion, which many probably won't care about) a game bred from a recycled, re-heated game concept we have seen before in the other Souls games. The graphics aren't that great either, they even slow down the framerate at times, which makes for laggy animation at times when you'd prefer to have a stable framerate (you know, these times when there are around 10 enemies in front of you, then it all becomes a bit laggy and then the framerate goes back to normal and leaves you trying to adjust?)

    You will also encounter the problem of having not too many pointers laid out for you (in fact, simply not enough pointers or info whatsoever), which will in turn leave you not to know what to chose at all concerning starting stats and / or weaponry. Seriously, I had to start three different games in order to try each weapon and compare the way they swing (because of the game's physics and how characters swing so slowly that you must calculate every move you do in a perfect way and hope that the enemies' AI won't do any hectic stuff in the meantime that you swing your weapon. So your weapon's swinging pattern is of the utmost importance, and once you chose a weapon (which you can't try beforehand or even see how the weapon swings or anything whatsoever except stats in numbers which can help give you an idea of the weapon's actual handling, but even then, this won't show you the actual moves), you are then stuck with that weapon and can't go back on your choice. Trial and errors takes its toll after a while. I truly regret having bought this online. I mean, it gives me even less satisfaction than the first Dark Souls and it costs 70$ CAN. Online gameplay is just as lacking and limited as Dark Souls', and by that I mean that it is annoying and doesn't bring anything new and exciting to Bloodborne. Anyways, very disappointed in the overall.    … Expand
  44. DangerGecko
    May 3, 2015
    9
    Coming from someone who put only a handful of hours into Dark Souls, I loved Bloodborne. The combat felt responsive, and the weapons gave me a sense of empowerment. The art style is what initially drew me to the game, but once I started playing I felt that it was actually the enemies that were drawing me in. After slaying a giant troll in Central Yharnam, I had this itch to find bigger andComing from someone who put only a handful of hours into Dark Souls, I loved Bloodborne. The combat felt responsive, and the weapons gave me a sense of empowerment. The art style is what initially drew me to the game, but once I started playing I felt that it was actually the enemies that were drawing me in. After slaying a giant troll in Central Yharnam, I had this itch to find bigger and stranger enemies. The game is terrifying and difficult, but the amount of satisfaction you gain after conquering a hard section is worth the bloodshed.… Expand
  45. Xiang
    May 3, 2015
    7
    I think this is a decent game. I've never really been a fan of the Dark Souls style of gameplay and mechanics, but this felt like they sped it up a little bit, so it made it more bearable. The world is as gorgeous as it is Lovecraftian. Even though I can't say I overly enjoyed my experience with it, I don't at all feel cheated for buying it at full price, I just have to be honest and sayI think this is a decent game. I've never really been a fan of the Dark Souls style of gameplay and mechanics, but this felt like they sped it up a little bit, so it made it more bearable. The world is as gorgeous as it is Lovecraftian. Even though I can't say I overly enjoyed my experience with it, I don't at all feel cheated for buying it at full price, I just have to be honest and say it's not my style of game. And if you're on the fence about whether you'd like it or not, I think the risk/reward is in your favor if you opt to buy it.… Expand
  46. linkenski
    May 2, 2015
    10
    NB: A 10/10 from me does in no way indicate that the game is "perfect" but it is an expression of how much this game impressed me.

    Even as a "Souls veteran", having beat both DeS, Dark and Dark Souls 2 at least once before, I went into Bloodborne quite excited but fearing it might be slightly forgettable since I've played so many of these games now. On the contrary, Bloodborne did    NB: A 10/10 from me does in no way indicate that the game is "perfect" but it is an expression of how much this game impressed me.

    Even as a "Souls veteran", having beat both DeS, Dark and Dark Souls 2 at least once before, I went into Bloodborne quite excited but fearing it might be slightly forgettable since I've played so many of these games now.

    On the contrary, Bloodborne did everything that needed to be done, in order to take the Souls format a step further while avoiding it becoming stale.

    There are a few noticeable negatives and I have to point those out if you're on the fence. These are things that might throw put off some people completely, while others may see them as improvements:

    1) Total amount of items is overall quite less than in just about any other Souls game. There are still lots of unique items to find though.
    2) There is a shield, but there is no way you're gonna make a satisfying build out of it.
    3) Online PvE and PvP matchmaking systems are not as solid
    4) NPC stuff and covenants are there but there's certainly less of it.

    ...but while these things by themselves disappointed me, it's the entire experience as a whole that I feel is completely on par with any other Souls game.

    In my opinion, Demon's Souls has the best story and atmosphere, Dark Souls has a more cohesive feel to it while retaining a good lore and plot, Dark Souls 2 lacks the great story or plot (but wasn't totally lackluster!) but made up for it in its sheer amount of content. Bloodborne feels like it has most of those elements in there as well and manages to stand out as a unique, memorable and fully valid game compared to the rest in its own right.

    The big draw for me, is its visceral combat and mindblowing lore... and I say that, because I feel like the game has a great but simple appeal on its surface but once you get halfway through the campaign you realize there's much, much more to the lore than you might have ever expected, and it doesn't reuse too much from Souls at all.

    But enough about me trying to sell this game for you. If you want a game you can keep playing for anywhere between 40-100 hours on your PS4 and have 60$ to spare? Bloodborne is the **** and among my collection of TLoU Remastered, Dragon Age, Destiny etc. Bloodborne is the first PS4 title that I feel really makes my purchase of the console worthwhile in the best possible way.    … Expand
  47. Big_Bear
    May 2, 2015
    8
    An excellent game by any standards, with an engrossing, dark atmosphere and superb core gameplay that other games can only dream of. Once again, you would have to question the sincerity of the 'critic' reviews that give a disappointment like GTAV 10/10, but less to a far,far better game like this, crazy.

    Also worth mentioning, as ever, the stupidity of any user review giving this great    An excellent game by any standards, with an engrossing, dark atmosphere and superb core gameplay that other games can only dream of. Once again, you would have to question the sincerity of the 'critic' reviews that give a disappointment like GTAV 10/10, but less to a far,far better game like this, crazy.

    Also worth mentioning, as ever, the stupidity of any user review giving this great game a low score when the game is at least an 8/10. FACT.

    Good - The atmosphere really is superb, up there with Demon's and Dark Souls 1, the influence of the same producer is evident, and very welcome. No other game has a setting quite like this; gothic, dark architecture with a hint of steam punk, along with the desolate feel of the first 2 souls games.
    Character creator is good, graphics are good, core gameplay, as you would expect, is very good, both challenging and rewarding. Huge replayability.

    Bad - like very game in the world that lets you create your own character, why oh why does it not let you then edit it later on? I will never figure out why games don't feature this. For a souls game, there isn't very much gear at all. What is there looks good but only about 12 armor sets, pretty poor, same with weapons, not enough.

    Verdict - great game which will go up to a 9/10 with some dlc with another area or 2 and some new gear. If you like Souls games, you will like this. Amazing atmosphere, great gameplay and looks good too. Worth owning a ps4 for alone. 8/10    … Expand
  48. Myrkur
    May 1, 2015
    10
    When I finished this game for the first time, I got up of my chair and started applauding. The art direction is outstanding, the atmosphere, the creatures, the music everything, is beautiful. The trick weapons with nice varieties of combos, the epic boss battles, well I couldn't do nothing but recommend Bloodborne, it's definitively a masterpiece.
  49. mbounce88
    Apr 30, 2015
    10
    Was a souls newbie. Played i believe dark souls for xbox form about 25 minutes, kept dieing and was like screw this. Lets just say my patience is better and BB is a great entry to the series. While hard if you dont mind a little grinding and a good, dark rpg then this game is for you. Graphics are nic3, combat good, length good.Glad i got a ps4.for this and the show
  50. noktynn
    Apr 30, 2015
    10
    This game is amazing; get good you casual carebears.

    I'm sorry this game doesn't hold your hand, I'm sorry this isn't for a feint of heart, I'm sorry you're going to have to learn to play, I'm sorry you'll have to learn from your mistakes - it isn't a walk in the park. But if this isn't your sort of thing, perhaps try hello kitty adventure island.
  51. raddirad
    Apr 29, 2015
    10
    This game is just awesome.
    More casual game than any other Souls game before.
    The enemies might appear hard but this game makes you think about your next moves and not just smash the hit button like a maniac. You have to discover the enemies move set and then exploit it. I died at least 50 times, most of them at the second boss just because I tried to smash it to death. On the    This game is just awesome.
    More casual game than any other Souls game before.

    The enemies might appear hard but this game makes you think about your next moves and not just smash the hit button like a maniac.
    You have to discover the enemies move set and then exploit it.

    I died at least 50 times, most of them at the second boss just because I tried to smash it to death.

    On the other hand the game is fair.
    You get the right tactics, you get the loot.    … Expand
  52. Nukemi
    Apr 29, 2015
    8
    This game is a pure 10/10.

    ... Or at least for the first 50-100 hours. The game has uncomparable atmosphere, and it gets horror right in a souls game enviroment. The combat system is one of the best ever made and it combines the best aspect of previous souls games to a much faster format which is a delight to play. Everything works, especially now that the matchmaking and loading    This game is a pure 10/10.

    ... Or at least for the first 50-100 hours.

    The game has uncomparable atmosphere, and it gets horror right in a souls game enviroment. The combat system is one of the best ever made and it combines the best aspect of previous souls games to a much faster format which is a delight to play.

    Everything works, especially now that the matchmaking and loading screens have been fixed.

    However, after you reach the 50-100 hour checkpoint, that is where the game plummets. Till then, this game is perfect. But, unfortunately after first one or two playthroughs, this game has none of the perks previous souls games had.

    NG+ Cycles are pointless and bit too easy for a fully upgraded character.
    Chalice dungeons are nowhere NEAR as good as the rest of the game and they need to be done on every character to get access to the only chalice's that matter. It's really really tedious.

    There are no covenants where ranking would matter. They are just empty shells of their former glory in previous souls games.

    I am nearly 300 hours in myself, and i just play the game because it's the game i want to play. The reality is, that i've been bored of the game pretty much since my first playthrough.

    This is by far the best souls game ever made... for the first 50-100 hours. After that it's just a souls game on life support as there are no incentives to keep playing the game what so ever.

    This game is simultanously the best and the worst souls game i've played.

    Everything feels perfect till the point when you first finish the game. After that, it's just an unifnished and unpolished mess.

    I would have loved to give this game 10/10, but i cant. I'm only playing it because i dont want to go back to old souls games anymore. I've got over 1000 hours in dark souls 2 alone, bloodborne will never be able to reach those hours invested. It's a shame.

    This game is pure 10/10 for the first playthrough, and somewhere along 7/10 or 8/10 after. Thus, i'm giving it a solid 8 out of 10.    … Expand
  53. Basquilly
    Apr 28, 2015
    10
    This is the best game I have ever played. Simple as that. Beautiful setting and atmosphere, fantastic story and direction, brilliant mechanics and fluidity and magnificent AI. It is also very difficult, but not so much as the previous From Software games, which for me is it's strongest characteristic. It is infuriatingly difficult, but with skill and caution, it can be conquered, resultingThis is the best game I have ever played. Simple as that. Beautiful setting and atmosphere, fantastic story and direction, brilliant mechanics and fluidity and magnificent AI. It is also very difficult, but not so much as the previous From Software games, which for me is it's strongest characteristic. It is infuriatingly difficult, but with skill and caution, it can be conquered, resulting in a sense of satisfaction rarely experienced in video games. Where as I feel the Souls games suffered by being too difficult, Bloodborne poses a challenge to all who play it, but even those new to the From Software way of game design can get to grips with it and enjoy all it has to offer.… Expand
  54. 0javis0
    Apr 28, 2015
    8
    1st: Im not a troll :)
    2nd: I´ll be really honest to you.
    3rd: Ive never played previous Souls Games and sorry for my english :) SO: I was skeptical about this game, but actually i brought it a month ago. From that day, Ive played it every day for min. 1-2 hours. Its a great game, really a great game. Yes, It has its flaws, mainly the cryptic hard story (I didnt understand the whole    1st: Im not a troll :)
    2nd: I´ll be really honest to you.
    3rd: Ive never played previous Souls Games and sorry for my english :)
    SO: I was skeptical about this game, but actually i brought it a month ago. From that day, Ive played it every day for min. 1-2 hours. Its a great game, really a great game. Yes, It has its flaws, mainly the cryptic hard story (I didnt understand the whole plot, so Ive read it on web, and the storytelling is really atypical), some graphic/stylistic flaws like - the character creator, the character textures are not hi-res and mainly the problem with the "silent" npc (their lips arent moving). OK. But thats all for me. Now the CONS: The difficulty is briliant! The game learns you how to play it. There are ways you can make it easier but thats not the fun. Every time the game gets hard and you frustrated, step back and level up and go back and everythings gonna be all right. At the end, you will be really good in playing this game :) The first 4-6 hours are really hell, but its the first shock, believe me, if you manage to go through this point, youll be rewarded, trust me (mainly after you kill your fist boss). If you have problem to understand the game mechanics, you have to ask or try to find info on the web or videos. The level design is genius, everything is connected, youll see. You train your senses and orientation and do a "virtual" map inside your head. The atmosphere, music, van helsing victorian age styling is genious. The environmental graphics are impressive, the architecture is beautiful. Its really specific type of RPG, more action oriented. You have to master the combat, or you are in troubles :) The bonus dungeons are good too, with new enemie types too :) more hours to play after you finish the game, or you can star over again. Definetly wort the money (50 euros). I have a great time with this game, BUT BE AWARE, THE BEGINNING IS REALLY HARD .... BUT IF YOU PASS THAT, YOU UNDERSTAND EVERYTHING I VE TOLD HERE. Have fun, calm down, and begin the hunt.... or become the hunted! :)    … Expand
  55. Wrede
    Apr 27, 2015
    10
    First off all this game truly deserves a good score.

    It's very well made and full of detail. You can really see the effort that's been made to create this game. Gameplay is smooth and the controls work really well. Combat-mechanics are great and versatile. The trick-weapons are a great idea and make the battles more tactical. You have to use the right combination of weapons for the    First off all this game truly deserves a good score.

    It's very well made and full of detail. You can really see the effort that's been made to create this game. Gameplay is smooth and the controls work really well. Combat-mechanics are great and versatile.

    The trick-weapons are a great idea and make the battles more tactical. You have to use the right combination of weapons for the right situation.

    The challenge of the game is high and your going to die a lot (I did) as can be expected in a game made by Fromsoftware. But that's the thing about this kind of game, Challenge!!!

    If you don't like that then this might not be your cup of tea. To each his own.

    And the atmosphere is awesome.
    Bloodborne is set in a darkly beautiful world filled with horrors and creepiness, its almost as hard as the Souls games but still fair and awesome in all kinds of ways.
    I recommend this game to all who like this sort of thing.

    May the good blood guide your way!    … Expand
  56. 2019amisany
    Apr 27, 2015
    9
    CONS- Low framerate (Which does not affect gameplay or actual visual quality), Jumpy camera (Can sometimes be an issue in combat), Lack of storytelling (Great gameplay and item/level mechanics make up for it), Meh character design for player (Monster and NPC design is fantastic.

    PROS- Fantastic detail on textures, as well as monster and NPC character models, Engaging gameplay, Well-done    CONS- Low framerate (Which does not affect gameplay or actual visual quality), Jumpy camera (Can sometimes be an issue in combat), Lack of storytelling (Great gameplay and item/level mechanics make up for it), Meh character design for player (Monster and NPC design is fantastic.

    PROS- Fantastic detail on textures, as well as monster and NPC character models, Engaging gameplay, Well-done level design and fun backtracking, Good multiplayer element, Fun and encouraging use of character leveling, Cool items and item upgrades you REALLY want to go for, Huge amount of enemy variety, and fantastic bosses which make their battles seem like an occasion.    … Expand
  57. DaniVR99
    Apr 27, 2015
    10
    I didn't play any of the Souls games but Bloodborne is a masterpiece and easily the best game out on the PS4. It's beautiful graphics, challenging gameplay, atmosphere, scary enemies and progression system makes Bloodborne the best next gen game to date. Go buy it, or at least go try it, you will be blown away.
  58. GunshotPhoenix
    Apr 27, 2015
    10
    Bloodborne is without a doubt, the best PS4 game so far. The game is a exercise in patience and your ability to adapt on the fly. This game is not easy by any stretch of the imagination, even for Demon's/Dark Souls veterans. This game is similar to Dark Souls, but different enough to throw off veterans. Unlike most games that are easy enough to beat without too much effort, it is entirelyBloodborne is without a doubt, the best PS4 game so far. The game is a exercise in patience and your ability to adapt on the fly. This game is not easy by any stretch of the imagination, even for Demon's/Dark Souls veterans. This game is similar to Dark Souls, but different enough to throw off veterans. Unlike most games that are easy enough to beat without too much effort, it is entirely possible to not beat Bloodborne if you don't learn how to play correctly. Mechanically sound, visually haunting, controls very well. Like other From Software games in recent memory, the story is interesting, but doesn't start to come together until the 2nd half of it. Combat is very fast-paced, yet deliberate and tactical.

    If you enjoy Dark Souls or Demon Souls, buy this game. I can almost guarantee you'd enjoy Bloodborne If not, at least consider the purchase. Watch videos of gameplay. See if it looks like something you'd like.    … Expand
  59. Banjoconker
    Apr 27, 2015
    10
    Absolutely stunning. Like with first DMC - pure fun! Beautiful art-style, great locations but first of all - gameplay.
    This is a new definition of AAA game.
  60. Turbodowg
    Apr 27, 2015
    10
    Bloodborne is what the PS4 needed. A true AAA exclusive and Bloodborne more than delivers on its AAA status.

    Set to a Gothic background, Bloodborne is a hardcore action RPG which punishes players harshly for their mistakes. But do not be put off by this, dying is part of the game, as is choosing when to return to the hub world to spend in game currency on upgrades which is collected    Bloodborne is what the PS4 needed. A true AAA exclusive and Bloodborne more than delivers on its AAA status.

    Set to a Gothic background, Bloodborne is a hardcore action RPG which punishes players harshly for their mistakes. But do not be put off by this, dying is part of the game, as is choosing when to return to the hub world to spend in game currency on upgrades which is collected through killing enemies.

    Combat is brutal and satisfying. The graphics are stunning and the many beasts you encounter are wonderfully grotesque. The game is addictive with that one more go feel before going to bed at 3am on a work night. The game has a lot of depth and a lot to master, newbies may find it difficult at first but anyone can progress with a bit of effort.

    I highly recommend this game to anyone who owns a PS4. Also the latest patch has fixed the loading times which people have previously pointed out as a negative.    … Expand
  61. Lord_Snow1
    Apr 26, 2015
    9
    Game is very fun and challenging but also very dark it has a pretty good story if you can decipher it...Really love the combat and the different weapons and loved the transforming aspects on them pure genius..

    Great level design and combat feels very fluid and is very rewarding if you have the patience for it..All in all i still think Dark Souls is a little bit better but all in all a    Game is very fun and challenging but also very dark it has a pretty good story if you can decipher it...Really love the combat and the different weapons and loved the transforming aspects on them pure genius..

    Great level design and combat feels very fluid and is very rewarding if you have the patience for it..All in all i still think Dark Souls is a little bit better but all in all a great PS4 Exclusive it's definitely worth buying a PS4 for IMO ..    … Expand
  62. PSz
    Apr 25, 2015
    10
    Loading times are fixed.
    Now, 10/10 is the only reliable score.
    F*ck haters, f*ck Xbots, it's a game every fan of the 90s will love.
    MIYAZAKI GOD!!!!!
  63. OldSchoolGamer_
    Apr 25, 2015
    10
    This Game brings /classic challenge with new twists. One of the best games this Gen, If you have a problem with a boss, ring the bell.- People will join to help you out!
  64. ZeNorwegian
    Apr 25, 2015
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Bloodborne is a game made by From Software that is equal RPG, Action and Horror that will pitch you against monstrous beasts and otherworldly creatures while you uncover the secrets of Yharnam, home of the Healing Church, and the miraculous Healing Blood.

    Warning, Possible Minor Spoilers!

    Bloodborne starts off very similarly to the previous games made by From Software in recent times. In particularly the Souls Series. You will find yourself waking up in an old clinic with little to no guidance on what to do except for a small cryptic message. Afterwards you will find yourself with only one way to go, which also leads you into your very first enemy. This is where one of three possible scenarios will occur.

    You will either try and fight the enemy and die, run away like a wuss and probably die, or if you've played the game already or have some knowledge from beforehand you will succeed in killing your enemy. Unfortunately for those who did manage to kill this enemy, they are actually being to some degree punished for NOT dying since those who dies will actually end up with more supplies than those who didn't. A strange thing as previous titles have all rewarded those who succeed in these endeavors.

    However, after this bumpy start, the game quickly picks up again as you'll be greeted by some of the best graphics the PS4 has to offer. The world of Bloodborne looks amazing in it's Victorian Gothic styled world while keeping a sense of dread at most times. The game world design is top-notch and it's character designs follow suit. You'll find a variety of enemies, all looking equally great in their own way, from infected citizens trying to help their city to the giant malformed beasts locked away in ancient tombs. All of which has a great amount of detail put into them including a disturbing amount of hair. A lot of hair. But the physics in-game makes this hair look amazing despite being in your face quite often when fighting larger beasts.

    The combat in Bloodborne is a fast-paced, high risk, high reward type in which the game tries to encourage a strange mix of aggressiveness combined with being careful. The enemies you face are all deadly and easily capable of killing you if you're not careful. However. Whenever you take damage from an enemy, you can take a risk by being hyper-aggressive, and attack the enemy which will regain lost health. This can possibly end up healing all lost health, or cause you to take even more damage. This system help in keeping you on edge during new encounters and makes it highly rewarding to learn the flow of combat in Bloodborne. Adding in a good variety of various weapons which all have a secondary form makes for possibly hours just experimenting and finding the one that suits you best as they all have distinct traits and feels, with a few exceptions.

    A very important part for many gamers is the story. Bloodborne has a very deep story, but never actually tells it straight out. Instead, the story is found through descriptions from various items and weapons throughout the game. This works rather well as it gives those interested in the story the possibility to learn and discover the story piece by piece as a giant puzzle while letting those uninterested in the story go without any story related hindrance. Another thing about Bloodbornes story is that it leaves some gaps in it for the player to fill using their imagination. It let's the player decide what must have happened in between some events in order to fill the gaps and create a complete picture. A small yet brilliant concept that gives every player a unique story.

    However, there are no games to date that does not have it's flaws, and Bloodborne is no exception. The most noticeable flaw about Bloodborne is it's Loading Times. Bloodborne plays seamlessly with almost no breaks in-game allowing good players to play the game with almost no loading screens at all. You can walk from start to finish with only two loading screens. But a side-effect of this is that the game must load much of the game-world before you can begin which gives you lengthy loading times of up to 30 seconds depending on where you are. This becomes an issue as you will die a lot and often in Bloodborne, meaning you will have a lot of loading times.

    Another issue is that Bloodborne uses an aged matchmaking system that makes online experiences a little wonky. It will also be difficult at times to even find anyone to play with as players has very little to indicate where other players are in the world. And if they are at the same place, they might not be capable of connecting due to level restrictions.

    In the end, Bloodborne is a truly amazing game worthy of it's praise and we hope we'll have more to come.

    Overall.
    + Amazing Visuals
    + Solid Combat
    + Deep And Flexible Story
    + Great Player Customization
    - Horrible Loading Times
    - Wonky Online Matchmaking    … Expand
  65. TimTeamTebow
    Apr 25, 2015
    6
    The game isn't bad, but it definitely falls short compared to dark souls 1/2. If you enjoy PvE content then bloodborne is great, but the PvP is lacking. PvP is very important to me, I don't see myself playing it much more in its current state.

    Graphics- The graphics are great. Its actually spooky at times, unlike dark souls 2. The only problem is that there is such little variety.    The game isn't bad, but it definitely falls short compared to dark souls 1/2. If you enjoy PvE content then bloodborne is great, but the PvP is lacking. PvP is very important to me, I don't see myself playing it much more in its current state.

    Graphics- The graphics are great. Its actually spooky at times, unlike dark souls 2. The only problem is that there is such little variety. Victorian era city, a forest, not really much else. The same goes for basic enemies, there just aren't that many different ones. It gets stale quickly. The design for bosses aren't that much better, although its a definite step up from dark souls 2 bosses.

    Solo PvE- Bloodborne definitely shines with this from a story perspective, but the gameplay falls a bit short. You have limited healing, but unlike previous souls games, they don't replenish after a bonfire/lamp visit. This means you are almost guaranteed to grind a bit on your first playthrough. Later on, you will get plenty of souls to buy them, so its not too bad. The same goes for the new bullets. The concept is great and very enjoyable, but you are likely to find yourself grinding for more bullets on your first playthrough. Blood echoes (the new souls) are in fairly limited supply early on. Early bosses only give a few thousand echoes.

    Coop PvE- Kinda a huge **** honestly. I don't know why nobody is pointing it out. In previous games, the boss would get a small buff to account for the extra player. Still, coop was helpful because it allowed you to swap aggro a bit, and sometimes speed up the fight. In bloodborne, your summon(s) get reduced health, but the bosses are left unchanged. Its very noticeable and I looked it up to be sure. What you get from this is every boss becomes a spanking. Just you and your pals run up and wail on the boss, which will stunlock most of them and take them down in 20-30 seconds. Not enjoyable.

    PvP- Another huge **** The invader has reduced health (30% less if I recall correctly). Aside from that, theres a lot of unbalanced stuff. Guns aren't really fun because they are no-risk parries that can also do a bit of damage. Theres not that much build variety, atleast not now and it could be because there are significantly less weapons. The new spells are terrible, they consume your limited bullets and are also just weak in general. As such, arcane is fairly weak. Most builds can just do vitality, endurance, and strength/skill.    … Expand
  66. quinsey117
    Apr 25, 2015
    9
    As a souls fan I stepped into Bloodborne feeling skeptical. The seemingly lack of weapons and armor alongside a lower amount of stats and options made me assume the game was rushed and unfinished. I feel almost ashamed to have thought this way now that ive beaten the game and by beaten the game I dont mean beat the final boss, I mean really beaten it. I received the platinum trophy roughlyAs a souls fan I stepped into Bloodborne feeling skeptical. The seemingly lack of weapons and armor alongside a lower amount of stats and options made me assume the game was rushed and unfinished. I feel almost ashamed to have thought this way now that ive beaten the game and by beaten the game I dont mean beat the final boss, I mean really beaten it. I received the platinum trophy roughly 2 weeks after getting the game and to my own amazement hardly ever putting it down. The game is alive with baddasery that made me feel like a dark hero. Uncovering secrets and masterying the skillset of the amazingly well crafted shifting weapons was as rewarding as the game is unforgiving. Souls games have always tested the players wits. Run in guns blazing and you will find yourself moping at the loading screen thinking "this game sucks". But spend the time learning, searching, and planning and you start to find it laughable that you ever had a problem. I died only a handful of times by my third playthrough because the game becomes clockwork. You feel like an all knowing god that sees behind every corner and has no mercy for the foes that once haunted your every step. Bloodborne is as close to perfection as a game of its kind can be. With small hiccups like load times and a Deja vu seen this room before atmosphere to the chalice dungeons the game is just teetering on masterpiece. If you are a fan of souls games, a fan of a challenge, or just a fan of getting your face kicked in. Bloodborne is a game you wont soon forget.… Expand
  67. luki4no
    Apr 25, 2015
    10
    buy it, you will not regret it. you will be crushed in the beginning, until you understand its mechanics but soon (5 hours) after you get the idea it will transform in a pleasant way. finishing this game will change the way you see the world. no matter how hard something is, there is always a way to reach your goal. be patient and it will pay off in the end. superb weapons, breathtakingbuy it, you will not regret it. you will be crushed in the beginning, until you understand its mechanics but soon (5 hours) after you get the idea it will transform in a pleasant way. finishing this game will change the way you see the world. no matter how hard something is, there is always a way to reach your goal. be patient and it will pay off in the end. superb weapons, breathtaking atmosphere and sweaty combats. the fear will startle you. there are no pointers or instructions for retarded people in the game, so find a way out as there are many possibilities if you can read between the lines. i'm sure the whole gaming industry will adapt to from software's style.… Expand
  68. snakeknuckle
    Apr 24, 2015
    10
    Amazing game, this game does things most games never do. First you have to get to the first boss before you can go co-op (unless you go a crazy unrecommened route). BUT THIS GAMES FUN DONT COME FROM THAT, know it comes from dying in the most **** ways possible; falling off elevators, falling when you thought elevators were there, getting on elevators and rolling off,..... basicly ive hadAmazing game, this game does things most games never do. First you have to get to the first boss before you can go co-op (unless you go a crazy unrecommened route). BUT THIS GAMES FUN DONT COME FROM THAT, know it comes from dying in the most **** ways possible; falling off elevators, falling when you thought elevators were there, getting on elevators and rolling off,..... basicly ive had bad times with the elevators... also as i was writing this i was invaded… Expand
  69. Mewthree
    Apr 24, 2015
    9
    I'm going to start off by saying why are people so bad at giving reviews? People giving 0's for absolutely ridiculous reasons and 10's without even playing the whole game. I know this is how it's always been but that doesn't mean we can't improve.

    Now to the game itself. I'm not going to go too deeply into the pros since you can get a good view of them from everyone else's review. I'll    I'm going to start off by saying why are people so bad at giving reviews? People giving 0's for absolutely ridiculous reasons and 10's without even playing the whole game. I know this is how it's always been but that doesn't mean we can't improve.

    Now to the game itself. I'm not going to go too deeply into the pros since you can get a good view of them from everyone else's review. I'll just say that the difficulty, environment, enemy design and combat are very well done. The game is very enjoyable.

    Now to the cons/things the game should have:

    -About half of the bosses are too easy. Too easy meaning I beat them on my first or second try and this is my first "Souls" game.

    -The lack of gore. This game looks and feels like there should be some gore. Well, gore meaning limbs falling off etc. It would add to the immersion so much.

    -Chalice dungeons are way too repetitive and unrewarding. They are all basically the same. But the worst part is that you don't get almost any rewards that are worth your time.

    -Storytelling. I know the story is supposed to be ambiguous and that's a part of the charm. But the storytelling is just a bit too vague and leaves too much open to interpretation.

    -Lack of build variety. There are (almost) no spells and basically everyone's character behaves the same way. Dodging attacks and slashing with your weapon.

    -Lack of loot. Am I the only one who feels like the bosses should drop some actual gear? Well some kinda do, but that's way too rare. The game also needs more weapons and more armor sets.

    -Lack of build variety, loot and chalice dungeons being too repetitive results in poor "endgame" content/replayability.

    -Can't buy blood stone chunks after beating the game. Really?

    I listed a lot of cons, but overall they are pretty minor things. The game is, in my opinion, definitely the best PS4 game at the moment.    … Expand
  70. unluckydice
    Apr 24, 2015
    9
    Bloodborne (A Hunters Dream A Players Nightmare)

    After over a year of disappointing games for the next generation consoles thankfully the PS4 now has an exclusive worth wiping the dust of your console for. If your a fan of Demon souls and Dark Souls then you know what your getting yourself in for, if your not you may still find familiar ground that made you rage quit and never go back.    Bloodborne (A Hunters Dream A Players Nightmare)

    After over a year of disappointing games for the next generation consoles thankfully the PS4 now has an exclusive worth wiping the dust of your console for. If your a fan of Demon souls and Dark Souls then you know what your getting yourself in for, if your not you may still find familiar ground that made you rage quit and never go back. Bloodborne is a game of unforgettable horror, unique environments, gameplay and relentless enemy's neither living nor dead. Bloodborne is a game that doesn't hold your hand or give you direction, and of course you will experience plenty of deaths like the previous Souls games that will make your bloodboil so just make sure you're in a well ventilated room...

    This is Bloodborne, a Dark Souls reskin I thought it may be maybe at it's core it is when your talking about overall gameplay, but when you progress through the games horrific enemy's and start exploring the outskirts of the city. Bloodborne is a whole new game on it's own. It's inner layer is unimaginable and will reward the player tenfold for making it through. Bloodborne is a truly unique next gen game with fast paced combat (similar to Devil May Cry mixed with Metal Gear Rising) stunning graphics and easier customization (menu screen, stats, weapon customization) make Bloodborne more appealing to a wider audience well just aaa small bit. Hidetaka Miyazaki (creator of the Souls franchise and Bloodborne) has embedded his footprint to create a Gothic vivid city filled with horror waiting to be explored that takes the player through the darkest hollows to the highest peaks. Bloodborne surely is an unforgettable experience and is one of the greatest sense of achievements you will ever experience in a video game that most hardcore gamers should endure.

    Perks
    It's a true next gen game
    Vivid Gothic rich setting
    Haunting soundtrack that sounds well... haunting
    Fast paced fluent combat that works well
    Great sense of accomplishment
    A less complicated setup compared to the Souls games weapons, custom stats, runes, leveling much easier to grasp and configure than the Souls games.
    Side stuff like dungeons and enemy's don't feel like side quests but rather like a main quest each is as unique
    Could easily spend a couple of hundred hours on it well worth the buck
    One of the greatest sense of achievements you will ever experience in a game video game
    Gameplay can take a while to master and depending on the boss or enemy you will have to adapt

    Negatives
    Most NPCs are either behind windows or don't say much
    Like Souls little lore on the front have to dwell through the games tough regime to discover its lore
    Slow Loading screens
    Some frame rates issues and enemy's glitches through the ground in certain areas
    Repetitive gameplay will not appeal to the wider gaming audience but does this matter?
    Old enemy's reappear in newer areas as you progress
    Chalice dungeons bit confusing
    Couldn't find stats for game time enemy kills etc    … Expand
  71. Jaoden64
    Apr 24, 2015
    10
    If you wanna play a game that is not only beautiful but as amazingly put together to allow you to play solo or with a friend, you have come to the right place . My only advice is play this game with caution as it is hard as unstrapping a bra for the first time, but with all things it gets easier as you play. Enjoy this game and just stay relaxed
  72. mattvardy
    Apr 23, 2015
    10
    Recommended to me by my cousin - a long time demon souls player.

    Awesome graphics, very difficult at first as there is little instruction (may actually want to look up a TIPS guide to the game) As a true gamer I appreciate this a lot, after playing a vast line of games that you're essentially just walking through till the end. Very strategic, tests patience. Very Gothic polished    Recommended to me by my cousin - a long time demon souls player.

    Awesome graphics, very difficult at first as there is little instruction (may actually want to look up a TIPS guide to the game) As a true gamer I appreciate this a lot, after playing a vast line of games that you're essentially just walking through till the end. Very strategic, tests patience. Very Gothic polished environment. Non-linear, despite being a run and smash kind of game. So happy to finally utilize my PS4 - about time Sony!    … Expand
  73. Grigann
    Apr 23, 2015
    6
    The atmosphere is still incredible, the overall aesthetics still stunning, the game just as hard as its predecessors, but somehow I didn't enjoy this trip that much. Loading times were a bit too long for my taste (things are a little better now) but mostly I find Bloodborne too linear compared to the Souls, and I'm not at all convinced by the focus on the the dodge. Their camera system isThe atmosphere is still incredible, the overall aesthetics still stunning, the game just as hard as its predecessors, but somehow I didn't enjoy this trip that much. Loading times were a bit too long for my taste (things are a little better now) but mostly I find Bloodborne too linear compared to the Souls, and I'm not at all convinced by the focus on the the dodge. Their camera system is not just up to the task. It's still worth a try though.… Expand
  74. Massander
    Apr 23, 2015
    10
    Bloodborne is definitively the best game that i have played on the PS4. It may not be the biggest or the hardest game compared to the Souls series, but it's surely the best. The controls are great, it's very challenging, the graphics are stunning, the scenarios are awesome and believe it, the history is great! It's not something very concrete, you can go on trying to understand it, makeBloodborne is definitively the best game that i have played on the PS4. It may not be the biggest or the hardest game compared to the Souls series, but it's surely the best. The controls are great, it's very challenging, the graphics are stunning, the scenarios are awesome and believe it, the history is great! It's not something very concrete, you can go on trying to understand it, make your own conclusions, and it may even be different from the conclusions of other persons.
    For me, this is the first PS4 seller, and everyone who owns a PS4 must have this masterpiece!    … Expand
  75. bveracka
    Apr 23, 2015
    9
    Bloodborne is a masterpiece. Before I played it, I had become numb to how awesome it feels to beat a tough boss or a level that takes intelligence and perseverance to defeat; Bloodborne makes you feel like a [bloody] hero! It brings you back to the feel of the harder games of older generations but it has the awesome graphics and responsive controls of the PS4. Also with a patch coming veryBloodborne is a masterpiece. Before I played it, I had become numb to how awesome it feels to beat a tough boss or a level that takes intelligence and perseverance to defeat; Bloodborne makes you feel like a [bloody] hero! It brings you back to the feel of the harder games of older generations but it has the awesome graphics and responsive controls of the PS4. Also with a patch coming very soon to shorten the loading times & optimize graphics, there's no excuse not to try this game out.
    There are some people who say this game is full of cheap deaths and we fans are mistaking difficulty for quality. Nothing could be further from the truth! There are no cheap deaths in Bloodborne; every single move & decision you make in your game has consequences. Whoever says that Bloodborne is too hard or is "cheap" hasn't given the game a chance. A million gamers can't be wrong; Bloodborne is the best-selling software for the month of March, despite the fact it was released at the near-end of the month! Don't listen to the extremely negative reviews from the butt-hurt n00b gamers; try this game for yourself!
    Finally I have to say that I was a total n00b before I started playing Bloodborne. I did struggle with it at first, but I was slaying beasts in no time! I'm so glad I didn't let my frustration get to me early in the game, because I ended-up falling in love with From Soft's game design. The awesomely rewarding gameplay, amazing artistic level & character designs (which I'm sure both Lovecraft & Dickens would admire), and a great concept all combine to make Bloodborne my new favorite game.    … Expand
  76. MikeyGunz0
    Apr 22, 2015
    10
    This is a game that derives much of it's entertainment from discovery, challenge, and risk/reward. At times, especially when you're first learning in the beginning, you'll die a lot. You'll get frustrated and have to take a break, which is fine. However, it will keep you coming back (if you're not a **** and you'll improve step by step.
  77. makaveli8
    Apr 22, 2015
    10
    I am taking my time with this game, and what I've played has been nothing short of amazing. It is by far the best game I've played on my ps4, and just the fact that I've played 30 hours already, and have only beaten my 6th boss shows that it is filled with great content and fun. Game play wise it is a harder game than most, but once you do overcome things, like a boss for instance, it's noI am taking my time with this game, and what I've played has been nothing short of amazing. It is by far the best game I've played on my ps4, and just the fact that I've played 30 hours already, and have only beaten my 6th boss shows that it is filled with great content and fun. Game play wise it is a harder game than most, but once you do overcome things, like a boss for instance, it's no feeling like it. This is the first major exclusive in my opinion for the ps4, not Killzone, Infamous, or The Order, (even though infamous was great but short and lacked content) Overall if you're a fan of this series and these types of games it is a must buy and if you're a newcomer i suggest to give it a shot, you won't regret it.… Expand
  78. jfinnegan
    Apr 22, 2015
    8
    This was my first go at a From Software game, and I was quite impressed. Bloodborne is essentially Dark Souls set in a gothic setting. You take the role of a hunter and are tasked with cleansing the streets of Yharnam. That is the story in a nutshell, as you play you will uncover what mysteries lie within Bloodborne's universe.

    First, the cons. Bloodborne is visually stunning. It is by    This was my first go at a From Software game, and I was quite impressed. Bloodborne is essentially Dark Souls set in a gothic setting. You take the role of a hunter and are tasked with cleansing the streets of Yharnam. That is the story in a nutshell, as you play you will uncover what mysteries lie within Bloodborne's universe.

    First, the cons. Bloodborne is visually stunning. It is by far the most detailed game I have come across from the next gen consoles. The game runs at 30 frames per second with minor hiccups in the more visually dense sections. While the graphics are great it is in fact Bloodborne's gameplay that is its best quality. At first it will seem as if the developers are only out to punish you. I must have failed 20-30 times before I finally beat the first two bosses and moved past the first section. I enjoyed the challenge of the game, but it might throw some people off.
    Now the cons. Bloodborne has two major problems. First, the load times. The load times can take up to 45 seconds to a minute. This can take the player out of the experience and even punish them if they are stuck on a boss. The second problem for me at least is the lack of story. For the most part you are left alone to figure out the story, and it can be quite subliminal. For those looking to figure out exactly what's going on it would be wise to read up on wikis if you wish to. Overall a very good game and worth a buy. If I could give halves it would be an 8.5.    … Expand
  79. thukon
    Apr 22, 2015
    9
    Never played DS or DS2, but I found Bloodborne to be an amazing game. Bare minimum tutorial (which still required me to do some mild exploring before I even found it) which just tells you the basic controls. The very first enemies you face are as hard as the ones you face throughout the rest of the game. Cryptic notes are left on the ground by other unseen PS4 players, warning you about aNever played DS or DS2, but I found Bloodborne to be an amazing game. Bare minimum tutorial (which still required me to do some mild exploring before I even found it) which just tells you the basic controls. The very first enemies you face are as hard as the ones you face throughout the rest of the game. Cryptic notes are left on the ground by other unseen PS4 players, warning you about a giant beast or ambush ahead. I spent several hours in the very first area; frustrated, I consulted a strategy guide with tips. Overall, the entire game (mechanics and all) felt just like Yharnam. Cold, unforgiving, diverse, and almost impossible to tackle without advice from other players. I get apprehensive every time I spawn again and venture off into a new, unexplored section of the map. If you like to be coddled through campaigns or want a story driven game, this simply isn't for you. Bloodborne is a frustrating challenge, driven by raw atmosphere and gameplay.

    Removing 1 point for the very obvious frame rate drop issues.    … Expand
  80. wagz0603
    Apr 21, 2015
    1
    First off, I'll admit that maybe this isn't my type of game, never played the Souls game before, but I was lured by the great score this game received, and I've been playing RPGs when they were paper-and-pencil. But this game is beyond unforgiving and the constant deaths and waiting 2 minutes loading in between was a deal-breaker for me. Gave it three nights of teeth-gnashing failure inFirst off, I'll admit that maybe this isn't my type of game, never played the Souls game before, but I was lured by the great score this game received, and I've been playing RPGs when they were paper-and-pencil. But this game is beyond unforgiving and the constant deaths and waiting 2 minutes loading in between was a deal-breaker for me. Gave it three nights of teeth-gnashing failure in the alley before uninstalling.… Expand
  81. Nerovertigo
    Apr 21, 2015
    9
    Un gioco meraviglioso: gameplay profondo e divertente, grafica accettabile con un comparto artistico eccezionale. Innumerevoli segreti e rigiocabilità elevatissima. Difetti come frame rate, caricamenti lunghi e telecamera ballerina non rovineranno l'esperienza. Uno dei migliori giochi Sony mai realizzati.
  82. dageezer37
    Apr 21, 2015
    10
    What a game! I'm a casual gamer, pick up and play when time allows. I swayed on this game due to the people saying how difficult it was and that you'd repeatly die, how could that possibly be fun? Well it is and I can honestly say it's the best game I've played in many years. Yes you will die a lot, certainly in the beginning but there's something about this game that keeps making you playWhat a game! I'm a casual gamer, pick up and play when time allows. I swayed on this game due to the people saying how difficult it was and that you'd repeatly die, how could that possibly be fun? Well it is and I can honestly say it's the best game I've played in many years. Yes you will die a lot, certainly in the beginning but there's something about this game that keeps making you play as progress is rewarded and the satisfaction of getting past a section and progressing that little further is immense. Graphically it's lovely and for the frame rate drops, they're hardly noticeable. Had my ps4 since release and finally there's a game that makes it a worthwhile purchase. A must buy and one, with a little patience, you'll not regret buying… Expand
  83. On3Tw0
    Apr 21, 2015
    10
    Definately a must buy for the Hardcore fans of Souls game! This one though has a faster pace, adrenaline rush, amazing boss fights and its damn creepy! This is by far my favorite game from software made and i got to say the atmosphere "HP lovecraft themelike" is damn AMAZING! In my humble opinion this is the best game by far from other soul-like games. Id give it a 9 but loading screensDefinately a must buy for the Hardcore fans of Souls game! This one though has a faster pace, adrenaline rush, amazing boss fights and its damn creepy! This is by far my favorite game from software made and i got to say the atmosphere "HP lovecraft themelike" is damn AMAZING! In my humble opinion this is the best game by far from other soul-like games. Id give it a 9 but loading screens can be reduced by not dying! so a pure 10! :)… Expand
  84. Kawooster
    Apr 20, 2015
    8
    Bloodborne is a very fun and satisfying game. Leveling up and upgrading is definitely one of the key factors. It makes you want to keep playing, so you can be that little bit stronger. Just like the souls series. But, something you will realize when you pick up Bloodborne, is how large of an upgrade it actually is, compared to the souls series. The graphics are far more polished, theBloodborne is a very fun and satisfying game. Leveling up and upgrading is definitely one of the key factors. It makes you want to keep playing, so you can be that little bit stronger. Just like the souls series. But, something you will realize when you pick up Bloodborne, is how large of an upgrade it actually is, compared to the souls series. The graphics are far more polished, the motion is much more fluid, all in all it's a huge upgrade. The bosses and enemies are another thing that I loved, compared to with some of the others in previous games, the bosses felt a lot more thought out. With that all said, no game is perfect.

    The one thing that annoyed me most was, "the story" it didn't tell you anything, I know these types of games are not meant to exactly have a story line, but then it shouldn't pretend to, and if it wants one, at least explain it to some extent. Dark Souls 2 didn't exactly have a story, but it still made sense. Where this one made no sense what so ever, to me, anyway.
    Another thing are the controls. Man! did they get annoying at times. It felt a lot more fluid than previous games but it was still rough and very frustrating, especially on the boss battles.
    The game it's self feels much more linear than previous games. While this wasn't a bad thing, it definitely gave you a sense of claustrophobia compared to the previous games.

    With those points said, Bloodborne is definitely the greatest in the franchise so far. It is a fun and entertaining challenge, but nothing more than that. It definitely does not deserve a 10. People need to realize that games getting a 10 have to be perfect, with out fault. This is not that game, but all in all, It's a fun game and deserves an 8.    … Expand
  85. Demota
    Apr 20, 2015
    8
    First of all I must convey that I am a Souls saga fan. I extremely enjoyed each game of FROM Software. This newest game is quite enjoyable but annoying. It has beautiful graphics: I specially loved old women path in the forest, all over the roofs. Spectacular!! But it is a complete non sense in story and the drop make the game stupid comparing the previous games. I know it is not a soulsFirst of all I must convey that I am a Souls saga fan. I extremely enjoyed each game of FROM Software. This newest game is quite enjoyable but annoying. It has beautiful graphics: I specially loved old women path in the forest, all over the roofs. Spectacular!! But it is a complete non sense in story and the drop make the game stupid comparing the previous games. I know it is not a souls game but... really? all drop is abusing repetitive. It's a loop of drop every time you go farming. No secrets available!! no secret doors.. no mimics.. no secret paths or npcs!! all NPCs are necessary for nothing! you could kill everyone (I rectify, there are some of them that are un-killable) It is extremely short and the bosses are ultra easy, and no, I dont play 12h in a row to get easy mode. They kill you yes, some of them. Even 5 or 6 times maybe the worst but that's no the FROM Software game feeling that I was used to reach. I am very dissapointed. The game was adapted for the comercial public and for the IDONTKNOWHOWTOREACHTHATPOINTORDOTHATTHING players... its a pitty. However the game is great so there goes my 8. Notable, no further.

    Regards to everyone    … Expand
  86. GumbleTrotter
    Apr 20, 2015
    9
    Brilliant game, even though the use of a walkthrough was necessary because I seemed to skip out 5 bosses and the second tomb stone somehow............
  87. ZalgoFinality
    Apr 19, 2015
    9
    By now, just about everyone has seen the commercials for the Playstation 4 exclusive Bloodborne. But, on the assumption that someone is unfamiliar with the overarching concept of the game, Bloodborne is a Victorian-era spin on From Soft’s Dark and Demon’s Souls series of games, which pride themselves on difficulty and perseverance. It has the usual From Software approach to storytelling,By now, just about everyone has seen the commercials for the Playstation 4 exclusive Bloodborne. But, on the assumption that someone is unfamiliar with the overarching concept of the game, Bloodborne is a Victorian-era spin on From Soft’s Dark and Demon’s Souls series of games, which pride themselves on difficulty and perseverance. It has the usual From Software approach to storytelling, of not saying a whole lot and leaving you to figure out basically everything. Or nothing at all, depending upon the player, and how they view the world. But what is common knowledge of the storyline, is that you are a Hunter, and Hunters hunt the monsters that appear on the night of the Hunt. And that’s pretty much all I can say that is one hundred percent accurate.
    Firstly, let me say that if this is your first foray into a Souls game, which it effectively is, same developer, and same general plot device for respawning, pick another one. If you want the absolute Souls experience, start with Dark Souls, then proceed to Dark Souls 2, and then Bloodborne. The gameplay, putting it lightly, is rather breakneck in Bloodborne, and opposed to most other games where you face downright terrifying odds, as a Hunter, you are to put aggression before defense. This is aided some by being able to heal most of the damage you have just taken by swinging a few times at the nearest enemy. Which, seems to just get me into even more trouble. That being said, I do like that From Soft is trying out new ideas, instead of the tank-fest that Dark Souls, and Dark Souls 2 usually are on first playthroughs. But, coming off of about four-hundred hours on the other two games I’ve mentioned plenty of times by now, it is a little too jarring of a change for me. The incredible change in speed in exacerbated even further in the player versus player function in the game, which basically boils down to two people rolling madly at each other, and occasionally hitting the attack button.
    Visually, the game is about as excellent as anyone could hope it to be. Vast, towering cathedrals loom just out of reach, while claustrophobic buildings hark towards the sky all around you. The monsters are visually fresh, and downright terrifying when they surprise you. You’re walking down a narrow path towards where you’ve been vaguely directed to go, and bam, suddenly, a werewolf is gnawing on your right shoulder. Not to mention the bosses being some of the most impressive, albeit not too original, fights I’ve had in any game to date. When your first boss is a Wendigo the size of a double-decker bus flipped on its tail, and that’s the least impressive boss you’ve got, you’re doing something right. And about two-thirds of the way through the game, it gets even more intense, and takes a turn from Edgar Allen Poe inspired, over to Lovecraftian Horrors. Which I would happily say is a good step from the usual knight in shining armor routine From Soft usually goes with. Sound design is very pleasant, and works very well with the feelings of the game. Whether the satisfying boom of the blunderbuss, the sound of blood splattering over your character, and his weapon, or the not-quite-right roar of some monster just outside of your sight, it all very much works with the game.
    Now, in pure comparison to Dark Souls 2, the most recent release from From Soft, prior to Bloodborne, the long and short of it is, I would prefer Dark Souls 2. Visually, my heart goes to Bloodborne, the bosses are just so much more interesting, but only by the thinnest margin, as nothing can beat the purely stunning aesthetics of a doomed castle. Story goes to Dark Souls 2, simply because we have more information to draw from in that game, due to its three expansions, and Bloodborne is very much a difficult-to-decipher game. Gameplay, to Dark Souls, I am a fan of the slower, more methodical pace that happens without the inclusion of firearms. Sound, Bloodborne, again by a tiny margin, the bosses just sound more intimidating, and unnerving in some situations.
    In finality, Bloodborne is another stellar game in the From Soft library. The gameplay is stellar, visuals stunning, and storyline as difficult to figure out as anything else they’ve made. If you like a challenge, and I mean challenge, with a capital ‘c’, and are a fan of Victorian-era monsters, this is definitely something you should be on the lookout for. Sixty dollars is more than fair for a game of this caliber, which has the capabilities to hold people’s attentions for years, and years. It may not be the finest entry into the “Souls” library, but it is definitely one that deserves to be there, and is definitely worth the sixty dollar price tag.    … Expand
  88. loadstone007
    Apr 19, 2015
    10
    This is an incredible game, however only specific gamers will appreciate it. The game is incredibly hard and demands a steep investment of game time in order to beat it (~40-60 hours).
    So if you don't like very hard games that demand a lot of repetition and time, skip it. If you're open to it, you'll find an incredible game that's just a game of the year contender.
  89. Remrrg
    Apr 18, 2015
    10
    Bloodborne is a fantastic game with tons of replayability. It is one of the best games that came out from From Software studios. If you have a PS4 I recommend to pick up this game.
  90. ShadowXyo
    Apr 18, 2015
    10
    Simply fantastic game, if you love Action RPGs, amazing game design and music, then this is the game for you!

    Don't be put off by what people say about the difficulty curve, it just takes a bit to get used to, when you get past 3 or 4 bosses you get the hang of it, the atmosphere is insanely good and immersive, it has a few technical flaws(such as long loading screens and some frame    Simply fantastic game, if you love Action RPGs, amazing game design and music, then this is the game for you!

    Don't be put off by what people say about the difficulty curve, it just takes a bit to get used to, when you get past 3 or 4 bosses you get the hang of it, the atmosphere is insanely good and immersive, it has a few technical flaws(such as long loading screens and some frame rate drops but nothing too major, I've been a fan of the soul series from the beginning, and I was not surprised when I found that this game was really good, thank you From Software for yet another unbelievably enjoyable game!    … Expand
  91. rasmusg9
    Apr 17, 2015
    10
    this game is beatiful in all ways, the gameplay is amazing, the visuals are some of the best out there.
    PLZ do you self a favor and get this game and you will not regret it.
  92. Zlatan
    Apr 17, 2015
    0
    To begin with I was thinking that all bad reviews on this were given by xboots and pc drones. So just got the game and tried it for my self. Shock..... The game is like from 2008. The graphics ,sound ,load times it looks like it was designed for ps3 and ported to ps4. I usually do not care about graphics even if the game is good. But.. Everything sucks here. Controls are inaccurate,To begin with I was thinking that all bad reviews on this were given by xboots and pc drones. So just got the game and tried it for my self. Shock..... The game is like from 2008. The graphics ,sound ,load times it looks like it was designed for ps3 and ported to ps4. I usually do not care about graphics even if the game is good. But.. Everything sucks here. Controls are inaccurate, voice, acting is so bad it's funny, story is nonexistent in the beginning and it just feels like a bad game. And then we come to how hard the game is. But this is subjective. Some people like hard games and this is fine but for me it is so hard that I feel it is wasting my time. I feel I would rather look at something else. Maybe videos of uncharted 4,Witcher or the new star wars game and reminding my self that we are in 2015 not 2008.....… Expand
  93. sscott0829tw
    Apr 17, 2015
    9
    GAME OF THE YEAR!!
    Bloodborne has done so well in everything,
    nice story telling,challenging combat,badass enemy design,gorgeous map with old UK style buildings. Of course,people amateur gamer will hate this game because it is too hard. But it is a damn great game because it is difficult. makes you greedy on every moves,every dodge and attack. NPC and side missions are well made,lots    GAME OF THE YEAR!!
    Bloodborne has done so well in everything,
    nice story telling,challenging combat,badass enemy design,gorgeous map with old UK style buildings.
    Of course,people amateur gamer will hate this game because it is too hard.
    But it is a damn great game because it is difficult.
    makes you greedy on every moves,every dodge and attack.
    NPC and side missions are well made,lots of fun weapons to collect and use.
    I think Bloodborne is even better than dark souls 1 and 2.
    and I think it's the GOTY.    … Expand
  94. trollkiller
    Apr 17, 2015
    10
    Best game of the new generation consoles. Hard at first, but once you get past the 1st shortcut/boss the game opens up in amazing ways.

    So funny to read the troll reviews: one person gave it a "zerO' so I lookd at his other reviews: every game and movie he "reviewed" got a "zero" except American Sniper, which he gave a "ten". perfct ewxzmple of why metacritic user reviews are a joke
  95. tiagoandrade
    Apr 17, 2015
    10
    I've never played a Souls game before and I'm loving this game. The gameplay is fluid and rewarding. The atmosphere and level design are just fantastic! You can play it for 50 hours if you willing to do some good exploration.

    In terms of story, the thing is that you have to conquer the lore piece by piece trough the game: read the items descriptions and pay very attention to the    I've never played a Souls game before and I'm loving this game. The gameplay is fluid and rewarding. The atmosphere and level design are just fantastic! You can play it for 50 hours if you willing to do some good exploration.

    In terms of story, the thing is that you have to conquer the lore piece by piece trough the game: read the items descriptions and pay very attention to the dialogues, check out the community's theories. Its very open to interpretation but is great.

    The game has a difficulty level slighly above the average, but its rewarding and challeging, not frustrating.

    I'm really excited know to play the Soul's series.

    The only complaints that i have about Bloodborne is the long load time every time you die (about 40 sec sometimes) and the frame rate drops in some areas or when doing coop.

    Because of this technical problems, my rate for it would be 9.5.

    But once FromSoftware has promised to fix this issues at the present month, and due to a lot a people being really unfair to this game here, the final rate is going to be a solid 10.    … Expand
  96. Silverstrad
    Apr 17, 2015
    10
    I found this game frustrating until I realized it wants you to play smart, not play the hero. If you find yourself hung up in the same area for a long time, try reconsidering your approach.

    Boss fights are challenging and very rewarding, the creeping terror atmosphere has yet to get stale, aesthetically beautiful and mechanically very tight. It's refreshing for a game to have    I found this game frustrating until I realized it wants you to play smart, not play the hero. If you find yourself hung up in the same area for a long time, try reconsidering your approach.

    Boss fights are challenging and very rewarding, the creeping terror atmosphere has yet to get stale, aesthetically beautiful and mechanically very tight. It's refreshing for a game to have fantastic content and yet not try and cram it down your throat.    … Expand
  97. bioshocker34
    Apr 17, 2015
    10
    If any of you guys are like me and feel things have been rather dull with new releases in the triple AAA game industry then go and do yourself and favor and GET THIS GAME. Theirs so much that can be said about this game, the atmosphere and the world is one of the most enthralling and mind blowing things I've ever seen. The multi-player system is the best I've experienced in a long time.If any of you guys are like me and feel things have been rather dull with new releases in the triple AAA game industry then go and do yourself and favor and GET THIS GAME. Theirs so much that can be said about this game, the atmosphere and the world is one of the most enthralling and mind blowing things I've ever seen. The multi-player system is the best I've experienced in a long time. It's this awesome community that can only communicate through helpful notes on the ground and gestures and it's so elegant and free from call of duty shinnanigins. The level design is one of the most brilliant things I've ever seen, The combat is breathtaking the shaking you get in your hands as you fight a boss and it's getting down to the wire and the sight of raining blood and PREY SLAUGHTERED nothing has ever felt so good. Then all the secret areas that you can easily never find it's amazing how much effort was put into this game and there is a story you just gotta dig and fill in blanks yourself. Don't let the difficulty or any experience you've had with past souls games shy you away. Hell it might even make you get the souls games and end up wanting to play them.( speaking from experience) Theirs so much more that can be said but i'll leave that to you to pick it up and play. i'd give it a 9.5 if i could but seeing as you cant do that guess i gotta round up though its well deserved.… Expand
  98. joeblack
    Apr 17, 2015
    9
    An amazing game for sure. The storytelling is a bit underwhelming compared to its spiritual predecessors (the souls games), and so it the PvP. The load time are atrocious (but should be fixed soon in a patch), and are by far the biggest obstacle you'll face in the entire game. Difficulty is on par with the souls games in general (DS2 is easier, though, and Bloodborne is only truly tough inAn amazing game for sure. The storytelling is a bit underwhelming compared to its spiritual predecessors (the souls games), and so it the PvP. The load time are atrocious (but should be fixed soon in a patch), and are by far the biggest obstacle you'll face in the entire game. Difficulty is on par with the souls games in general (DS2 is easier, though, and Bloodborne is only truly tough in the chalice dungeons). The atmosphere, graphics and sound are simply spectacular. While the level design is not as entwined as that of Demon's Souls or DS1, it is still quite awesome.

    If you love the souls games but isn't a franchise fanatic, you'll absolutely love this game, if you don't like any of the souls games at all, you'll probably be better off having a pass on this one. If you're a souls fanatic, and not just a long time fan of the franchise, you'll generally love the NG experience and hate on a lot of things afterwards. This will mainly be due to nostalgia, but also, at least in some small part, because you've got nothing better to do than to cap crap at random people on the Internet :)

    Hope this was helpful.    … Expand
  99. NiclName
    Apr 17, 2015
    10
    Absolutely beautifull game with a great lore and hard,fast gameplay than a souls game, It`s A good experience for developers. I hope they will do the sequel for this great,GREAT game.
  100. CertifiedGamer
    Apr 16, 2015
    10
    This game proves why Sony knows how to make masterpiece smash hit games that then become classics. This game shows the power of next gen consoles as the graphics are beautiful. The game is challenging and I do not regret buy it. I know this is the game is dashingly gothic like a next century symphony of the night meets the purge meets dark souls. It takes what makes that game awesome butThis game proves why Sony knows how to make masterpiece smash hit games that then become classics. This game shows the power of next gen consoles as the graphics are beautiful. The game is challenging and I do not regret buy it. I know this is the game is dashingly gothic like a next century symphony of the night meets the purge meets dark souls. It takes what makes that game awesome but originated the AI to make it far more intelligent. Bloodborne is awesome.… Expand
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#9 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2015

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Universal acclaim - based on 100 Critic Reviews

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