Bloodborne

 PlayStation 4
  • Publisher: SCEA
  • Release Date: Mar 24, 2015
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  1. carbinePRO
    Apr 16, 2015
    10
    This game is incredible! I've only played Dark Souls once, and I didn't really get into it. I wish that I had so that way I would've been more prepared for this epic game. Bloodborne, I believe, is the killer app for the PS4. If you have a PS4, and you don't have this game already, you're nuts! I don't want to spoil anything because this game is utterly incredible, and needs to beThis game is incredible! I've only played Dark Souls once, and I didn't really get into it. I wish that I had so that way I would've been more prepared for this epic game. Bloodborne, I believe, is the killer app for the PS4. If you have a PS4, and you don't have this game already, you're nuts! I don't want to spoil anything because this game is utterly incredible, and needs to be experienced in order to really appreciate it. From Software did good on this one. This is honestly one of the best games I have ever played. It's fun, addicting, and feels rewarding when you get passed those really difficult parts you've been attempting for hours. The first thing you see in the game are its visuals. Holy crap are they good! The environments are so lively and proportionately lit that it feels almost real. The co-op in this game is also fantastic. Beckoning you friend to join your world, and help you kill the dang Blood-Starved Beast (if you've fought it, you'll know what I mean) is a cooperative experience unlike anything thing I've seen in previous games. This game deserves all the praise it's getting. Again, I implore anybody that owns a PS4 to buy this game. I guarantee that you will have zero regrets for this purchase.… Expand
  2. imt558
    Apr 16, 2015
    10
    One of the best game i've ever played! Miyazaki truly outdone himself. Well, after Bloodborne, back to Demon's Souls again - WHERE EVERYTHING HAS STARTED!
  3. GamerJosh0137
    Apr 16, 2015
    9
    Lets see, where to start. I am having trouble coming up with the right words to describe how much I love Bloodborne, and how playing Bloodborne makes me feel. It's a feeling that i have not had in a long long time, probably not since since Super Metroid on snes. First off, I feel like Bloodborne in itself is a compliment to all gamers. It really shows how much From Software respectsLets see, where to start. I am having trouble coming up with the right words to describe how much I love Bloodborne, and how playing Bloodborne makes me feel. It's a feeling that i have not had in a long long time, probably not since since Super Metroid on snes. First off, I feel like Bloodborne in itself is a compliment to all gamers. It really shows how much From Software respects us. Sure it is very difficult and extremely punishing, but that is most of what makes it fun. They don't tell you what to do, where to go, who to kill, who not to kill, how to kill, etc. You are not spoon fed ANYTHING. You also wouldn't know the whole base of the story unless you look real hard to find explanations. I think this is because From Software developers know that gamers are a smart people and do not like to be patronized. HAha.

    The best thing about Bloodborne for me is the high I get when I finally beat a boss or get past a part that I tried over and over and over again. I was somewhat lucky in the sense that I have never played any of the souls games so I had no expectations going in. However, most of the reviews I have seen from people who DO play the souls games still love it. I highly suggest this game to anyone who wants to stand outside of the box for a real challenge. DO NOT buy this game if you like mindless fps that take a day to finish. :-)

    My one and only gripe, and why I gave this game a 9 instead of a ten is the time it takes to load after dying. I don't care how good you are, you are going to die A LOT. That is ok, but there is about a 1 minute loading time before you re-awaken. It doesn't sound long but if you lost a lot of blood echoes (you will understand what blood echoes are once you play the game) it feels like an eternity.

    P.S.
    There will probably be a time at the beginning of the game that you think about quitting the game completely because of one part you cant get passed. This is what happened to me, but DON'T QUIT. Once you get passed the first barrier you will slowly but surely chip away little by little. The feeling of triumph you will have is incredible. Like legal heroin. HAPPY HUNTING!    … Expand
  4. AttentiveCritic
    Apr 16, 2015
    7
    So I couldn't input my full review up on here because of the 5000 max characters **** along with the lack of editing feature up on Metacritic so I'll just say that I enjoyed Bloodborne but it's nowhere near a a 9 or an 8. The game is far too repetitive and the combat is too simple and stoic to be fully enjoyable but it's still a good game no less. Metacritic, you guys seriously need to cutSo I couldn't input my full review up on here because of the 5000 max characters **** along with the lack of editing feature up on Metacritic so I'll just say that I enjoyed Bloodborne but it's nowhere near a a 9 or an 8. The game is far too repetitive and the combat is too simple and stoic to be fully enjoyable but it's still a good game no less. Metacritic, you guys seriously need to cut this 5000 max characters crap and make it so that users can edit their review without having to copy/paste the original.

    **** ridiculous, that I took half an hour and typed over 8 pages on Microsoft word for my review on this game with sections spaced out for things such as "Presentation", "Gameplay", and "Music" and when I paste it on the site, the formatting is all **** up. You can't be as expressive on Amazon but at least you can **** get all of what you want to say out on any given product.

    Oh and now this site is automatically sensoring F bombs, great. Perhaps I should just start a blog or something. Between this and Amazon, this lack of expressive freedom is killing me. **** you Metacritic, **** you Amazon.    … Expand
  5. howler77
    Apr 16, 2015
    9
    Bloodborne is the rare game that restores a hard core gamer's faith. there's no obnoxious tutorial, there's no silly story and stereotypical characters being shoved down your throat. the story is there if you look for it, but Bloodborne is all about the game. Learning how to overcome each challenge, and become deadlier than the creatures that at first seem impossible is trulyBloodborne is the rare game that restores a hard core gamer's faith. there's no obnoxious tutorial, there's no silly story and stereotypical characters being shoved down your throat. the story is there if you look for it, but Bloodborne is all about the game. Learning how to overcome each challenge, and become deadlier than the creatures that at first seem impossible is truly satisfying. It's an experience that not many games can provide.
    Bloodborne is a masterpiece marred by a few forgivable flaws. The frame rate could be better, as well as the load times. The rag doll physics are pretty silly. The better you get at the game, the less you'll die, and see the loading screen.
    Casual gamers and people who are easily frustrated should pick a different game.
    All the 0/10 scores here are ridiculous. These are the people with no patience who got their ass kicked and gave up.    … Expand
  6. ZKowalsky
    Apr 16, 2015
    9
    Exciting and bloody RPG that totally gives to the player a perfect experience of being in the XVIII's London (but with wirewolves and some other rude guys) while he's playing a killing blow. However, the game is not cool for everybody, and many people could get angry dying and exploring Yharnam. If you don't like to explore a city and the pressure to get killed by somebody, that's not youExciting and bloody RPG that totally gives to the player a perfect experience of being in the XVIII's London (but with wirewolves and some other rude guys) while he's playing a killing blow. However, the game is not cool for everybody, and many people could get angry dying and exploring Yharnam. If you don't like to explore a city and the pressure to get killed by somebody, that's not you game. If you love a classic RPG mechanics and hard fights, don't think more about it: just go to the next games shop, buy a PS4 if you don't have one and buy 1 or 238 copies of Bloodborne just 'cause you're going to enjoy it like mad.… Expand
  7. The_Game_Doctor
    Apr 16, 2015
    9
    After spending a lot of time with this game, through every boss fight and every grueling lore-ridden piece item, and screwing up a few story-lines due to ignorance, I think that I can accurately depict the essence of this game.

    As a point of honesty, I have to admit that I was avidly awaiting this game's release. Watching every trailer. Following each release of boss battle glimpses and    After spending a lot of time with this game, through every boss fight and every grueling lore-ridden piece item, and screwing up a few story-lines due to ignorance, I think that I can accurately depict the essence of this game.

    As a point of honesty, I have to admit that I was avidly awaiting this game's release. Watching every trailer. Following each release of boss battle glimpses and interviews regarding the game. I overdosed on the news. The game has high expectations for me. I expected a game that fit into the niche that From Software carved itself in today's gaming industry. I expected a brutal masterpiece that dove into a gothic atmosphere.

    I was not disappointed.

    The game is made out of the same mold that the Dark Souls series is forged from. As an avid Souls player, the feel is definitely there, with enough new features and changes to the formula to make it feel like its own game. To those who are used to rushing in with no sense of direction and hope for the best, the game is an exercise is futility. Mistakes are not tolerated and you are punished accordingly.

    To the gamer who is willing the play the game as it is intended, it becomes a fantastic journey into a rich and thrilling world. The game comes as close to nirvana as possible as far as satisfaction while playing a game. One of the balances that From Software has successfully done is drawing the line between difficulty and innate satisfaction with completion. The satisfaction that you get from beating a difficult boss is one that I feel is unparalleled by other games. A boss that you easily breeze by isn't really a boss. Ones that reward good and tight gameplay, on the other hand, is one that makes you feel accomplished, even if the only thing telling you that is the blue flash of the phrase "Prey Slaughtered." By the end of the game, that might have been my favorite saying.

    There is a lot of hate against the game for not explaining its upgrade system, how certain items work and just pretty much throwing you in with no explanation, very little prologue (oh, and no weapons) and expecting you to thrive and learn from your mistakes. One of the main issues I saw this this was that there were people who wanted to play the first AAA title in recent memory to live up to the hype. (really when was the last one that did...The Last of Us?) and were surprised when it didn't hold your hand. Unfortunately, even with the hype of difficulty, it still made some people spend money, then get mad when they didn't have the patience to learn. That is the key to the souls games. Patience and persistence.

    From Software had a catchphrase for the Souls games essentially saying the dying is what will happen. Over and over. The first of the Dark Souls games to get a rerelease was called the "Prepare To Die Edition." From a company that does that, it makes you learn from your mistakes. It took the formula that we all inherently live by, the threw it into the video game world. A movement that went into BB is the shift towards Mobs instead of single enemies, making decisions on weapons choices, and trick weapon choices, have even more impact.

    Character Creation is fantastic. Gothic and Lovecraftian is the closest thing that can be described, with the characters becoming more and more twisted as the game progresses.

    The settings are great, graphics might be a tad on the blurry side as far as the up close scenery goes, but we are not running this on a top-of-the-line PC. This is a PS4 exclusive, and yes, there are still some frame rate issues. Graphics are done very well for the hardware, and that is where that discussion should end.

    Few Cons:
    There are a few complaints which keeps this from the ultimate masterpiece. The loading times are not the best. at a few locations, I was getting 38 seconds for loading. I am not docking points for this since it doesn't affect gameplay, but it is there non-the-less. The need for using Hunter's Dream as a hub would not normally be that big of an issue, but the problem was exacerbated by the loading screen times. Instead of loading right to where I wanted to go, I had to go through 2 loading screens to get there, making the screens all that more incessant.

    There is not an option to be able to replay a boss. I know this is a carry-over item from the other games, but I would like to be able to go back and see if I could do better, even if it meant that I didn't get Blood Echoes.

    The PVP has connection issues. period.

    A complaint I keep hearing is that there needs to be more save points/checkpoints. This is not the case. The game is so intricately laced together that the save points are perfectly spaced apart. Might be nice, but if you play well, it shouldn't be a problem.

    If you are ready for a grotesque and intricate Video game adaptation of what it would be like if Poe and Lovecraft had a baby and it ate diamonds for breakfast, you will thoroughly enjoy this thoroughly engaging and rewarding experience!    … Expand
  8. princesoul456
    Apr 15, 2015
    10
    now away from the "rave" review and on to my actual review my opinion of the game is that its a beautiful game with a amazing story like dark souls and demons souls had, the gameplay is great the, lore ,which im not gonna explain because of spoilers, is just like almost every souls game,except dark souls 2 (i guess),because it isnt just told to you from the start,also it isnt based allnow away from the "rave" review and on to my actual review my opinion of the game is that its a beautiful game with a amazing story like dark souls and demons souls had, the gameplay is great the, lore ,which im not gonna explain because of spoilers, is just like almost every souls game,except dark souls 2 (i guess),because it isnt just told to you from the start,also it isnt based all around you its actually based on the world, you actually have to find it from items to characters to bosses. new players that are used to any game that is easy will obviously dislike this type of game because it is to "hard" and really the game is difficult until you learn the enemies moveset from trial and error.though there are some flaws that the people of from said that they are gonna fix like the framerate glitch with the swamp boss fog, the loading time,seriously why does that take so long,but those will be fixed in a patch,this was my mixed review btw,.though my main issues is with one of the characters disapperring,and never coming back, when i tried to do her quest also another problem i have is sometimes when i die it doesnt go to the enemy that killed me but instead to something either below me or above me which is really annoying nowing that i have to go to where i died and not be able to get my blood echos and probably die because the guy below or above me has them. so yeah that was my review on this game… Expand
  9. nfldall
    Apr 15, 2015
    10
    We can define this game with a single word: AMAZING. Like old times, I played 3 hours and still cannot advance from the first stage. Buy this game, if you don't have a PS4... buy a PS4. Really, is that good.
  10. gfunk0311
    Apr 15, 2015
    5
    Bought this game due to the amazing reviews it got all across the board. I went into this not previously playing any of the souls games so I wasnt sure what to expect. I have stopped playing this game entirely only 2 days in. I cannot keep wasting my hours away playing the same damn enemies over and over and over and over again. There comes a point where it becomes more painful thanBought this game due to the amazing reviews it got all across the board. I went into this not previously playing any of the souls games so I wasnt sure what to expect. I have stopped playing this game entirely only 2 days in. I cannot keep wasting my hours away playing the same damn enemies over and over and over and over again. There comes a point where it becomes more painful than fun and thats when I turn the game off. I can understand a difficult game and can appreciate the grind it takes to level up, but this is way too much for even an avid video game player who is just new to the genre.… Expand
  11. jarry1
    Apr 15, 2015
    9
    A nice improvement on the Dark Souls games, retaining their (in)famous difficulty. Progression is steady enough and you get a lot of single player content for the price. Only downsides are a lengthy load wait (in a game where dying is inevitable) - they should have included the lore and item descriptions. Also weapons can go through walls sometimes.
  12. DMB13
    Apr 15, 2015
    10
    This game is non-stop action and fun. Very challenging and you will die more then you can count. However, it keeps you coming back. Great game glad I picked up right away.
  13. Ibanez89
    Apr 14, 2015
    10
    This game truly deserves the positive attention it has received.
    There is so much care put into the world filled with detail and certainly succeeds in capturing a dark and terrifying atmosphere.
    The combat is punishing, yet rewarding and self satisfying once you overcome each battle. The enemy AI is very smart and you will find that you can barely ever predict when they are going to    This game truly deserves the positive attention it has received.
    There is so much care put into the world filled with detail and certainly succeeds in capturing a dark and terrifying atmosphere.
    The combat is punishing, yet rewarding and self satisfying once you overcome each battle.

    The enemy AI is very smart and you will find that you can barely ever predict when they are going to strike.
    There is plenty of variety with enemies leaving it fresh and you have to think of a different strategy for majority of them. Spamming the attack button doesnt always cut it.
    The world exploration is always exciting. Never a dull moment as there are so many secrets that has satisfyng rewards.

    Do not look over this game. I literally bought a PS4 because of this game and I have no regrets.
    This game is your virtual motivator by saying "you can do this"
    it will push you to your limits in every area.
    If you're afraid of monsters, this will conquer your fears after slaying them in the most brutal way possible after many attempts. You will feel great

    easy 10/10    … Expand
  14. JMARSseph
    Apr 14, 2015
    10
    Hands down one of the best games I have had the pleasure of playing. Im 42 years old and have played more than my share of games. If I was asked my favorite titles the list would include Bioshock, Last of Us, Gears of War 3, Skyrim, Ninja Gaiden and most recently Bloodborne. This game is a masterpiece. I waited until several weeks into it to write this review. The options for yourHands down one of the best games I have had the pleasure of playing. Im 42 years old and have played more than my share of games. If I was asked my favorite titles the list would include Bioshock, Last of Us, Gears of War 3, Skyrim, Ninja Gaiden and most recently Bloodborne. This game is a masterpiece. I waited until several weeks into it to write this review. The options for your character as you progress are wide open. You develop your character how you like. The gameplay is fluid and the environments are beautiful in a very dark and eerie way. Whether you are in the city or in the woods the layout is superb. The music score is perfect to set the tone for a challenging and rewarding adventure. This game is very difficult but death comes to the impatient and foolish. Once you learn to play and manipulate the strategies within the game success follows and the rewards are plentiful and keep you coming back for more. Sure this game isn't for everyone. Some enjoy the feeling of ultimate warrior and dominating a game start to finish. This isn't for you, if you have no patience, and cannot accept a challenge that actually tests you go back to Call od Duty or Halo or whatever simple game you've been enjoying. Bloodborne is just what the doctor ordered for this generation because honestly the best games this generation are two retreads that being The Last of Us and Tomb Raider. Thank you From Software for justifying my leap to the next generation, while there have been some decent games released this is the first great game of this generation.… Expand
  15. ForwardUntilDaw
    Apr 14, 2015
    2
    I think this could be a great game,but damn is it unforgiving in a mean way. I bought it used, and took it back 24 hours later because it just was not fun. I got to the 2nd boss and reached my limit, got tired of waiting for load screens and farming for items, only to get stun locked by the 3rd form of the boss. Just not fun at all.
  16. tdebug
    Apr 14, 2015
    5
    The story is unclear and uneven so the whole game covered in some kind of mist. You will like it if you like the Demon Souls / Dark Souls series anyway, which I thought I was too, but really a bit tired now of all this "greatness and myst" developers put in those games. It seems just like a lack of a really good story, so they put whatever they got and then covered with a lot of mysteryThe story is unclear and uneven so the whole game covered in some kind of mist. You will like it if you like the Demon Souls / Dark Souls series anyway, which I thought I was too, but really a bit tired now of all this "greatness and myst" developers put in those games. It seems just like a lack of a really good story, so they put whatever they got and then covered with a lot of mystery so your imagination will do the rest, but you won't even get answers to all questions, as storytellers don't know them too.… Expand
  17. sonyshillbot
    Apr 14, 2015
    10
    This is quite possibly the best game of all time. Don't be fooled, it is difficult, but you won't be disappointed or frustrated. There is absolutely no reason not to purchase this game. And, it is made possible only with the power of the PS4!
  18. holyone22
    Apr 13, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. So at the point of this review ive accumulated about 30 hours in bloodborne and im still not done yet and that says a lot because there arent many games that are mult-player competitive games that i put this much time into. ive never played any of the souls games but i found to be at home at this game, now it is hard i found myslef rarly dying due to my experience at playing hard games.
    Story: Bloodborne is not told by traditional narrative. so everything is cryptic and you really gotta pay close attention to every little detail in the game. the player in the game travels to yarnahm to retrieve some special blood for some type of illness that you apparently dont know anything about and the game never really explains. The reason that there are so many creatures outside is some kind of plague. The reason you hunt them is actually to survive which is surprising to many people because the game does portray that you are doing this for some type of reason.
    Gameplay: This game works on offense that place dollars more on attacking speed and well-timed dodging and this is evident from there literally only being one shield in the game its pretty crappy. your secondary weapon is a gun that helps with good timing on enamys this along with a few other changes compared to the souls games gives this game its own identity. this game is very fast paced not only you but enemies are quick forcing you to time your dodge and i think that suits some people. Every weapon in the game has its own transformation which presents some type of advantage whether it be power, speed or the distance of your attack you can improve the weapon by finding blood shards. you can buff your caracter with blood which also works as currency to buy anything but when you die you lose it but have the chance to go back and get it. they had an interesting approach to armor in this game rather than just giving you armor thats overall statistically better than the last one you have to find them in the areas or buy buying them for killing bosses.This game is challenging but it is possible thats all you have to remember, its more of a mental thing where they actually get you into believing this game is harder than it really is its more mentally challenging. it is frustrating you need patience but it is one of the most rewarding games that is part of its charm. there are not many games you get the same satisfaction from beating bosses in beating the game that you will find anywhere else.
    Visuals: The architecture and the design of the world is fantastic like everything in this game is like a very detailed.
    I say bloodborne is a game that is worth buying brand new.    … Expand
  19. SeanGamerDays
    Apr 13, 2015
    10
    It's the most Hardcore RPG that I've ever play. Although it was really challenging & a lot of death. It was epic like any other real time Harcore gaming.

    Boss battle sometime can be really hard!
  20. BLUDsream
    Apr 13, 2015
    9
    As someone who is new to the game(s) of developer From Software I went into Bloodborne only hearing of it's unforgiving gameplay and watch players die left and right from videos.
    I never played any of the Souls games either so I was hesitant on buying this game as first. But decided to put down $60 and here I am surprised of how much I actually like the game.
    I went in thinking it    As someone who is new to the game(s) of developer From Software I went into Bloodborne only hearing of it's unforgiving gameplay and watch players die left and right from videos.
    I never played any of the Souls games either so I was hesitant on buying this game as first. But decided to put down $60 and here I am surprised of how much I actually like the game.

    I went in thinking it would have to grow on me, to only find myself enjoying it even after my first 20 times dying (I know I sound crazy) but even then I kept going back to get further into the game.

    Pros about the game such as
    *graphics are amazing and really make the game's environment feel as it should.
    *controls are solid with smooth weapon mechanics and animations.
    *the sound is well done with the enemies sounding as good as they are frighting

    Cons about the game
    *during online co-op play I have had some frame rate drops that have been noticeable and some lag here and there    … Expand
  21. Gatchaman49
    Apr 13, 2015
    10
    Greatest Game Ever Made. Played all the souls games. Loved em. Now Bloodborne is the love of my life. This game is the only reason to get a PS4. At least it was mine.
  22. Poopyragg
    Apr 13, 2015
    8
    I had never played Dark Souls or Demon Souls but purchased this game to see what all the hype was about. There were times where I got straight up depressed over my lack of progress. However, after grinding through the misery of repeated failure, the reward of success was well worth the time spent cursing at my screen and contemplating taking a sledgehammer to my PS4. I do not know that II had never played Dark Souls or Demon Souls but purchased this game to see what all the hype was about. There were times where I got straight up depressed over my lack of progress. However, after grinding through the misery of repeated failure, the reward of success was well worth the time spent cursing at my screen and contemplating taking a sledgehammer to my PS4. I do not know that I would recommend this to a casual gamer who has limited time to play as it does require some time invested and resiliency to survive the brutal difficulty.

    The 2 reasons it did not get a 10 from me:

    1) The load screen after death is relatively long, only amplifying the anger you feel from whatever method just caused your death.
    2) Story? 10 hours invested and I still have no idea what my purpose is exactly except to kill stuff.    … Expand
  23. Darko84
    Apr 13, 2015
    9
    Bloodborne is a dark and Gothic master piece with its vast and detailed world, as well as its Action-RPG game mechanics (including difficulty and strategic approach).
    Despite its minor technical issues (rate drops, loading screens and IA), it will be among the best next gen-games.
    This game is definitely a must in your collection if you like challenges and want to try the Dark Souls    Bloodborne is a dark and Gothic master piece with its vast and detailed world, as well as its Action-RPG game mechanics (including difficulty and strategic approach).
    Despite its minor technical issues (rate drops, loading screens and IA), it will be among the best next gen-games.
    This game is definitely a must in your collection if you like challenges and want to try the Dark Souls series (this is a good start).
    Overall rate: 9/10

    Graphics: 8/10
    The surroundings in this game and the details on the characters are beatiful (if you like dark/gothic) but when you pay attention to the details of some elements in this world you can find some minor flaws.
    The most critical point about this topic is the rate drop in some areas and the long loading times.

    Game play: 8/10
    Game play is very smooth and dynamic. it really remains me a lot to Zelda Ocarina of Time (without the stamina restraint).
    It is a little tricky a the beginning, especially if you don't read the tutorial at the clinic and hunter dream, you may have a hard time understanding.
    However there are some issues with the AI of certain enemies and bosses that need to be improved, as well as more customization on weapons and attires was missing.

    Story: 10/10
    Story is pretty interesting and dark. However it will not reveal to youf for itself (It really came out of any Lovecraft or Kafka's books).
    You will need to discover the additional details from dark tale from the inhabitants and secret items of the Gothic land.

    Atmosphere: 10/10
    Atmosphere is just amazing: the soundtrack, enemies and surroundings fill this amazing dark/Gothic world like no other game in this generation.

    Content: 9/10
    This game can be replayed several times and you will keep finding new stuff and challenges (as difficulty keep increasing and there are multiple endings available).
    On-line feature is also available on this game and works fine if you manage to find someone to join you on this adventure.    … Expand
  24. chipotlegasm
    Apr 13, 2015
    10
    Let me start with saying I am a Souls Veteran. I've played through Demon and Dark souls numerous times, Dark Souls II being the exception since it didn't come close to my expectations (couldn't even finish the game). The reason why I mention this first is because these games aren't for everybody, they're difficult, yes, but that is part of what makes it so great. They're games that rapeLet me start with saying I am a Souls Veteran. I've played through Demon and Dark souls numerous times, Dark Souls II being the exception since it didn't come close to my expectations (couldn't even finish the game). The reason why I mention this first is because these games aren't for everybody, they're difficult, yes, but that is part of what makes it so great. They're games that rape you until you love it, and boy did I love it every single time. Now to focus on Bloodborne. For someone who's is coming from the previous Souls games, this is a true masterpiece. Graphics, audio, voice acting, dialogue, story, performance, and most important of all; atmosphere are top notch. The weapon transformations are probably the coolest thing I've ever seen since the climbing mechanics in Shadow of The Colossus. The bosses ooze inspiration and are incredibly unique. The heavy emphasis on guns on this game is also a plus. I practically forgot what a shield was. The regain system is brilliantly done, giving you a small window of time the retrieve your recently stolen health back from beating the **** out of the enemies that took it from you. Gameplay is so aggressive and fast-paced which is a huge change from previous souls games. So if you have any interest in this game whatsoever, as tiny as it may be, you should really check it out. If not, you would be missing out on one of the best games I've ever played and will EVER play. Thanks for reading.… Expand
  25. osjasa
    Apr 12, 2015
    10
    I finally feel that I'm playing a current generation game. Bloodborne is awesome, and it's definitely a must. It is indeed not perfect, but I believe that the problems I have experienced will be patched in the near future. Anyway, these are minor nuisances and nothing serious that will make you stop playing it. I understand that this game might not be for everybody, but I'm surprised andI finally feel that I'm playing a current generation game. Bloodborne is awesome, and it's definitely a must. It is indeed not perfect, but I believe that the problems I have experienced will be patched in the near future. Anyway, these are minor nuisances and nothing serious that will make you stop playing it. I understand that this game might not be for everybody, but I'm surprised and disappointed to see many reviews with a 0 score that are actually aim to boycott the real score this game deserves. Come on, this game it's a masterpiece. I enjoyed a lot, no matter how many times I was killed; I always wanted more and tried, tried and tried again until I succeeded.… Expand
  26. Scissorman11785
    Apr 12, 2015
    9
    Like the worlds of the previous Souls games, the world of Bloodborne is a dark, amoral place in which the only thing you can completely trust is your own level of perseverance. Doing the wrong thing will get you violently killed while doing the right thing will only give you a fleeting sense of achievement before it becomes clear you've opened up more opportunities for despair. Though theLike the worlds of the previous Souls games, the world of Bloodborne is a dark, amoral place in which the only thing you can completely trust is your own level of perseverance. Doing the wrong thing will get you violently killed while doing the right thing will only give you a fleeting sense of achievement before it becomes clear you've opened up more opportunities for despair. Though the gameplay is rough around the edges and even dated in some aspects, Bloodborne is an intelligently designed action-RPG elevated to excellence by a superb Gothic atmosphere and an ambiguous storyline which gently invites you to unravel mysteries as unfathomable to the in-game characters as they are to you. Be aware that those who 'understand' the storyline are now hollowed husks existing only to enact the merest whims of The Great Old Ones...… Expand
  27. SH1
    Apr 12, 2015
    0
    I wanted to wait until I finished the game before writing a review, but this is proving harder than I expected. I play it for 30 seconds, I then die, and then I have to stare at a loading screen for more of less one minute. Rinse. Repeat. Half-hours of days wasted with no entertainment forthcoming and trying to figure out the controls. I have better things to do with my time.
  28. pongkrit03
    Apr 12, 2015
    9
    After I spent more than 70+ hours for both PVE and PVP of the game. I would like to share my deep review to the community here. Noting that I had played Dark Souls 2 before (200+hours) so I can compare them effectively. Here is my thorough review.

    Single Player - 9/10 - Even though, there are a long loading time and frame rate drop when you get near campfire. Bloodborne is still a    After I spent more than 70+ hours for both PVE and PVP of the game. I would like to share my deep review to the community here. Noting that I had played Dark Souls 2 before (200+hours) so I can compare them effectively. Here is my thorough review.

    Single Player - 9/10 - Even though, there are a long loading time and frame rate drop when you get near campfire. Bloodborne is still a fantastic game. Graphic is detailed, Enemy's AI is great, the lv designs are top-notch and especially the atmosphere its created is so dark and so bloody.tn my opinion, blood borne is much better than Dark Souls 2 in single player.However, I deduct 1 point because it is not friendly to new comers. The difficulty in this game rises up a lot from Dark Souls 2, especially at the beginning even me myself still had to spent some time to adjust to the new combat system and the first boss has many movements if compared with Last giant ( 1st boss in DS2). On top of that, you cannot up level until you get first "Insight". That makes it even harder for new new player. Another reason is that the story is ... um very unclear. the concept is interesting actually but there is not much to it. NPCs are too few. Fromsoft could improve this aspect but they chose not to. Chalice Dungeon is not attractive to the majority of people because the loots you will get are not motivating enough and it is completely separate from the main story, that is why people tend to continue playing storyline and ditch out chalice dungeon . Anyway, if you can accommodate to combat mechanic, Blood Borne is very fun to play. The variety of weapons is not as much as DS2 but every weapon has two forms so I think that make them even at this point.

    Ok now, Let's talk about Multiplayer

    Multiplayer - 6.5/10 - well I think it is disappointed if compared with DS2. The main problem is that it is hard to find someone to coop or pvp with (wait for 5 mins to 30 mins, depending on your luck). On top of that, for pvp, the healing potion in this game is too fast to interrupt. Therefore, if both sides keep healing, the duel can escalate to a long battle which is not satisfied because you will have to spend money on your potions and ammo later on. Unlike Estus in DS2 which it will replenish every time you back to bonfire. There are also gems that are super powerful (like +20% of dmg) and you can equip 3 of them. So, the difference between +10 weapon plus gems and +7 no gem is too huge. PVP is not as balance as DS2 in my opinion. However, it is not that mutiplayer in this game is bad (pls don't get me wrong), actually it is very good if you have never played any souls game before. You can coop with someone else or pvp with him, test your build and skill. It gonna be a lot of fun, IF you don't hav to wait so so long to get a match. It's just killing everything. [Although, many people claims that you hav to be around lv 110 and invade in nightmare areas only, well, compare to dark souls 2 you don't have to do that, squeeze crack red eye orb anywhere and u will get a match almost instantly ]

    In summary, Blood borne is a very great game. It is worth 60$ for single player alone. However, do not expect much from mutiplayer. Once you are done with the game, the replay value is not much. Playing first time, searching every nook, I spent 40 hours+ which is a good length. For new players who never played any of souls game at all, I would say, if you don't have patience, you should not buy because it will get you frustrated for sure, you need to spend sometimes to learn the game, depending on your gaming skill (maybe 2 hours to 1 week). If you are casual gamer, please stay away because this game requires you to react fast and concentrate all the time. However, if you really want to try it out, I will give you the most important tip, that is "DO NOT GIVE UP NO MATTER WHAT". If you struggle, search info from Google, watch Youtube and more importantly, use Beckon bell to call ally for help. If you can endure until you pass second boss (which you should get a hang of the game around that time), you will never want to stop playing this game again. You will become addicted and unable to withdrawn yourself from this bloody-combat challenging game. Trust me : )    … Expand
  29. JakeV23
    Apr 11, 2015
    9
    After playing this game for around 35 hours and edging my way towards the end, I have come to the decision that this game is a much needed mix up to the games that have been released in the last few years. This does include the Dark Souls games, because this is not like those iterations. This is a fast paced, dodge or die kind of game. Now while many will feel it is not their type ofAfter playing this game for around 35 hours and edging my way towards the end, I have come to the decision that this game is a much needed mix up to the games that have been released in the last few years. This does include the Dark Souls games, because this is not like those iterations. This is a fast paced, dodge or die kind of game. Now while many will feel it is not their type of gameplay, they are probably right. You will love or hate this game. For someone looking to be challenged, looking for fairness, looking to get their ass handed to them so they have to think in a different light, then this game will be right up your alley. But if you are a relaxed gamer who likes playing games just to earn trophies or just to feel as though you are the greatest, you will NOT like this game at all. This game will test you, it will try your patience, and it will have you frustrated. Yet you still see yourself coming back to it with a new plan, a new tactic, a new strategy. I have wanted to scream and pull out my hair because I have been brutally dismembered by certain enemies, and I have laughed hysterically revisiting the first areas and wiping the floor with their bodies as if I was a kid with an ant hill. I have had incredible amounts of fun, the combat is tight, controls become natural within the first few minutes.
    This like all FROM SOFTWARE games, does not have a very detailed story. But it definitely makes you crave to find the pieces or speak to the NPC's to learn more. The art styles, Architecture of the game, character models, and various weapons are beautifully and interestingly done. Making each area feel unique. Now there are no Mimic chests in the story just to give you that sigh of relief if you are a Dark Souls veteran on the fence about picking this up. But to quickly transition from praising this game to criticism, you will die... A LOT. So much so that I am fairly certain the UN is looking to send you support, and the Geneva convention is trying to write new rules for you. You will also feel cheated at times, even if you feel it wasn't fair or warranted. I also noticed that when using elevators unless you time walking to a platform while it still moves just right you will slide through the space and fall to your death (I recommend doing a dodge roll it avoids this annoyance). My last complaint is the Frenzy meter. While yes you can use sedatives to diminish it to 0 it is frustrating that while in combat that frenzy bar fills very quickly and will kill you or nearly eliminate all your health. When trying to focus on just survival from an enemy and having that fill up at the same time it will discourage you at times because it feels very cheap to kill you in that way. Now that is not to say there are not other ways to get around this. But you will feel angry about it at times. Overall I have loved this game from start to the final moments. I am unable to really tell you no don't pick this up. I will say this though, if you are unsure wait for a used copy or a price drop even if it takes a while. While I want to give this a 10, I cannot due to the lack of a story and the minor flaws in the game.    … Expand
  30. Terikan
    Apr 11, 2015
    0
    Anyone who wastes their time dying over and over again, carefully kiting around, crawling around slowly through a very confined gameworld with clunky combat and idiotic AI, deserves their fate. There's no way anyone with any sort of a life has time for this kind of nonsense, unless your only hobby is playing a game like this, in which case your life is sad.

    I've read about how this is    Anyone who wastes their time dying over and over again, carefully kiting around, crawling around slowly through a very confined gameworld with clunky combat and idiotic AI, deserves their fate. There's no way anyone with any sort of a life has time for this kind of nonsense, unless your only hobby is playing a game like this, in which case your life is sad.

    I've read about how this is for old school gamers. Not true. Most posters that rave about this 'series' are much younger than I am. This game is good at wasting time, and only time wasters can truly appreciate it (or perhaps those that are paid to play games).

    Now I realize there are different ideas of what constitutes wasting time. I mean it in the closest to pure sense of the word you will find. You can literally play this game for hours with nothing to show for it.

    The game does build or at least require discipline. The discipline to play a very specific way, even if you don't want to, even if it's not fun. Some people might call that work... like me.

    The user and critic scores for this garbage are the most outrageous since GTA4 got 10s. I used to proudly associate myself with gamers, but with DOTAs, FPS teabaggers, iPad/facebook gamers, and now these souls games, I (a true old school gamer) am just completely alienated.

    This review will be a drop in an ocean of masochism, but I have to post it anyways. This game is garbage in almost every way, with perhaps decent graphics.    … Expand
  31. bobajob
    Apr 11, 2015
    10
    Absolutely fantastic game. The first few hours are the best. I've never enjoyed dying as much in a computer game! The opening is superb, thrown into the game with no weapons or tutorial, you will die. Alot. To begin with killing just one enemy was an amazing feeling. This game really gives you a great sense of accomplishment.

    Slowly you begin to learn and everything clicks. At    Absolutely fantastic game. The first few hours are the best. I've never enjoyed dying as much in a computer game! The opening is superb, thrown into the game with no weapons or tutorial, you will die. Alot. To begin with killing just one enemy was an amazing feeling. This game really gives you a great sense of accomplishment.

    Slowly you begin to learn and everything clicks. At this point the game really comes into it's own. I don't want to say too much as it's best to just experience this game on it's own. Resist the urge to read any guides as you'll find it so much more rewarding.    … Expand
  32. ChrisOR
    Apr 11, 2015
    10
    Brutally difficult is a good way to describe the challenge imposed by this title, it is a From Software title, after all. I've played each game starting with "Demons Souls" and while "Dark Souls 2" was slightly less challenging than the truly difficult "Dark Souls" that trend is reversed with "Bloodborne". I really enjoy a lot of the changes- the setting being first and foremost. This is aBrutally difficult is a good way to describe the challenge imposed by this title, it is a From Software title, after all. I've played each game starting with "Demons Souls" and while "Dark Souls 2" was slightly less challenging than the truly difficult "Dark Souls" that trend is reversed with "Bloodborne". I really enjoy a lot of the changes- the setting being first and foremost. This is a Gothic title with a setting similar to "Dracula" the novel- Victorian, dark, dingy but also beautifully rendered.

    The Souls games were always some of the sharpest looking on PS3 and "Bloodborne" continues this trend on PS4. The combat is faster and more fluid which at first is very challenging even for vets (the lack of good shields ramps up the difficulty curve greatly) but the ability to dodge is more intuitive when locked on to a target. Dodge will be your friend in this game as just like other Souls games the monsters are all deadly and the bosses are even deadlier. Also with other Souls games the environment presents its own hazards so suffice to say you will die....often.

    With any Souls game though the point isn't how often you die but what you learn from the experience and "Bloodborne" rewards persistence. Another great change is healing items are once again easier to come by and you can actually recoup a certain amount of life that is taken away by an enemy striking you if you're quick enough. This may make "Bloodborne" on its face seem easier than previous incarnations but it really isn't- the enemies are a lot tougher this time around, even the weaker enemies aren't pushovers like previous versions. This game is definitely worth getting if you can handle repeated failure and don't mind a challenge. It's beautiful to look at, has great atmosphere and lighting, the enemies are well made and the action is fierce. Or to be a little shorter, if you're reading this review and remain unconvinced, go out and buy the game right now.    … Expand
  33. MaSSaD98
    Apr 11, 2015
    10
    Never ever played any souls game before bloodborne

    but damn after only 2 hours playing this game I can safely say it's one of the best games ever

    that feel when you beat the cleric beast after many tries is just indescribable
  34. xEthann98
    Apr 11, 2015
    9
    Bloodborne is the first 'From Software' game i have played. I am currently 12 hours in and I love everything about it. This game provides the challenge that i was searching for as almost any other game is designed for casual players to progress without too much hassle. I can't compare this game to it's predecessors, but this game provides skilful combat with great rewards at the end eachBloodborne is the first 'From Software' game i have played. I am currently 12 hours in and I love everything about it. This game provides the challenge that i was searching for as almost any other game is designed for casual players to progress without too much hassle. I can't compare this game to it's predecessors, but this game provides skilful combat with great rewards at the end each task.

    People who rate this game poorly because of it's sheer difficulty are being overly harsh in my opinion. If you're looking for a game that will last you more than a day and isn't just a walk in the park, Bloodborne is it. :)    … Expand
  35. Gamefreeze
    Apr 11, 2015
    9
    I won't write a huge paragraph saying what I absolutely love about Bloodborne, Because then it will be too long. All I will say is, Bloodborne is special, It's challenging, Satisfying, It forces you to go on wildest expeditions in this lost word to discover the dark and bloody secrets. Variations in types of enemies, Bosses all give you a sense of cofinement in the otherwise very openI won't write a huge paragraph saying what I absolutely love about Bloodborne, Because then it will be too long. All I will say is, Bloodborne is special, It's challenging, Satisfying, It forces you to go on wildest expeditions in this lost word to discover the dark and bloody secrets. Variations in types of enemies, Bosses all give you a sense of cofinement in the otherwise very open structured world. You always know that even though you have the best equipment, You still are not the hunter. Bloodborne isn't different from it's spiritual predecessors, It's still challenging, And it's still marvelous.
    Overall score: 9.4/10    … Expand
  36. redmandana
    Apr 10, 2015
    10
    Umm yea this game is the **** i just beat it... I **** love it ... I wish co op was a little bit smoother.. But the graphics .. Monsters. Bosses.. Enviornment ... Story.. Gameplay.. Everthing is just **** great... When i had originally bought this game i had rated it a 8/10 ... But after i beat it i had to come back and rewrite my **** review... Now its a **** 10/10 you cannout go wrongUmm yea this game is the **** i just beat it... I **** love it ... I wish co op was a little bit smoother.. But the graphics .. Monsters. Bosses.. Enviornment ... Story.. Gameplay.. Everthing is just **** great... When i had originally bought this game i had rated it a 8/10 ... But after i beat it i had to come back and rewrite my **** review... Now its a **** 10/10 you cannout go wrong with this game ,, theres somthing for everyone... This game has been masterfully crafted by whoever **** made it..... I was hearing a ton of **** about souls games and knew i had to purchase this **** after i saw the reviews all over the internet..... This only thing thats kinda bad about it is that its a tad bit linear.. But when it comes to this idgaf..i coud write and tell you about this game for days but lets just leave it at this.. But one last time... I dont care if you white. Black. Asain. Indian. Mexican... If you like horror movies.... This is a must buyyyyyyyyyyyyy... I repeat.. If you like horror movies.......... This is a must buy lmaooooooo.... This game is the ****tt... (I know i cant spell for **** stfu)… Expand
  37. larrystanke
    Apr 10, 2015
    9
    It's a great game that entertains, pleases, annoys, enrage, makes you rethink your actions and take a new approach, teaches patience, but above all rewards. That is missed in most games marketed for broad audience. Minimap, quest marker, tutorials, GPS, Map - these are the things you aren't given, so you have to use your memory, logic, judgement and take chances, even when reading someoneIt's a great game that entertains, pleases, annoys, enrage, makes you rethink your actions and take a new approach, teaches patience, but above all rewards. That is missed in most games marketed for broad audience. Minimap, quest marker, tutorials, GPS, Map - these are the things you aren't given, so you have to use your memory, logic, judgement and take chances, even when reading someone elses message. If you have missed the thrill of gaming in the past few years then give it a shot. Just try it few times. Give it a chance, its worth at least that. I finished game on easy in 38 hours. missed some bosses i think, so I am currently replaying it. BTW I was joking about easy mode, there's no such thing. Get used to it. I've played demons souls only (and finished of course), and this is like demons souls on steroids - faster, stronger and bigger. Being fair and giving it 9 it has few minor things that could've been done. I'ts one of those games that will be talked about for a long time.… Expand
  38. Azlinthelich
    Apr 10, 2015
    6
    Let me start by saying I am FAR from being a casual gamer. I have played video games for 30+ years and spend 30+ hours a week gaming. I have played every genre of game created and enjoy active combat RPG's. Having said all that Bloodborne is simply not the game for me. It's not overly difficult as much as it's overly repetitive. The storyline is weak for an RPG as is the characterLet me start by saying I am FAR from being a casual gamer. I have played video games for 30+ years and spend 30+ hours a week gaming. I have played every genre of game created and enjoy active combat RPG's. Having said all that Bloodborne is simply not the game for me. It's not overly difficult as much as it's overly repetitive. The storyline is weak for an RPG as is the character development (I found no reason to care about the protagonist). I found it to be nothing more than hack, hack, die, revive then repeat. There are virtually no payoffs for defeating enemies. The visuals are great and it plays very well and I get that many people love this game and I don't discount their opinions, I simply find this game lacking for me. If you do not mind long repetitive grinds for mediocre loot then this game is great.… Expand
  39. OllyNorton
    Apr 10, 2015
    10
    Bloodborne does not start strongly, in fact the first 2-3 hours of the game when you're trying to figure everything out, and simultaneously getting your butt kicked from pillar to post it's about as fun as dragging yourself naked across boiling hot asphalt and then plunking down in a tub of lime juice. I've played the other souls games, but they always give you the ability to level up fromBloodborne does not start strongly, in fact the first 2-3 hours of the game when you're trying to figure everything out, and simultaneously getting your butt kicked from pillar to post it's about as fun as dragging yourself naked across boiling hot asphalt and then plunking down in a tub of lime juice. I've played the other souls games, but they always give you the ability to level up from the get go. This ensured that whilst you are settling in, and dying a lot (and in the process getting better at the game), that you do not feel like you're completely wasting your time. Bloodborne however insists that you learn before you can play the game. Some people love this, I wasn't a fan, and I think it was Bloodbornes only misstep.

    I've loved the previous games in the series but they always felt a little clunky and slow, even when rolling an agile build they don't really compare to the speed at which bloodborne plays. This is the best thing about the game. Inherently it is another souls game with a mysterious story, challenging combat and big boss fights, but dropping the shield and upping the aggression level means the game feels fresh.

    The world itself is stunning and the detail in which it's been realised is quite frankly staggering. Whilst the levels never truly open out to any great degree they are interconnected in wonderfully elaborate way. Souls games have always got a great sense of discovery about them, the lack of handholding and the difficulty in accessing some areas gives you a real sense of accomplishment and wonder when you do find a new area or shortcut.

    The game is a meaty one and took me a good 27 hours on my first play through, and this was without touching the chalice dungeons. Others will progress quicker and others slower, but I don't think anyone will complain about the games length. Some of the bosses are somewhat simple in the vanilla run through (only becoming challenging in NG+), some areas aren't as well designed as others with the Nightmare frontier being a rather dull area when compared to the rest of the world, but it's such a small fraction of what's on offer it does little to diminish the whole.

    Bloodborne streamlines the equipment side of things and whilst the weapon list is substantially shorter the weapons themselves are far more distinct from each other than they've been before. No longer are there 20 different variations on a long sword, they're still 3-4 but they all have substantially different secondary modes. Armour is no longer a matter of getting the best, you start with good armour and whilst there are some higher stat armour sets out there it is usually about finding the best for a situation rather than a defacto power set.

    For those who've played dark souls, think a quicker, more focused, more brutal game. For those who haven't, despite some early annoyances, the game is quite frankly one of the best I've ever played, it won't be for everyone, some won't have the patience, others don't have the time, but for those who do you will be rewarded with a very special game that leaves you wondering how the next souls game could be any better?    … Expand
  40. WizardVReaper
    Apr 10, 2015
    6
    Bloodborne is a beautiful looking game with great combat enemies and voice acting but difficulty i found to hard dying and having to start from the beginning becomes tedious and takes the shine off it after a while and it becomes more of a grind and more of a relief when finally defeating a boss, I put in a few hours into the game with little reward and thought i wish i had spent the timeBloodborne is a beautiful looking game with great combat enemies and voice acting but difficulty i found to hard dying and having to start from the beginning becomes tedious and takes the shine off it after a while and it becomes more of a grind and more of a relief when finally defeating a boss, I put in a few hours into the game with little reward and thought i wish i had spent the time in a game i really enjoy so if your free time is short i wouldnt recommend this game.… Expand
  41. Vikiing
    Apr 10, 2015
    0
    I was expecting this game since the disappointment of Dark Souls II only to find... this. Bloodborne is the "Assassin's Creed" of the Soul Series. It's the mutilated and easier version of Dark Souls/Demon Souls. Too bad From Software sold its souls to sell more copies of the game, destroying the awesome - and hard! - gameplay of the previous games to make a casual game that every playersI was expecting this game since the disappointment of Dark Souls II only to find... this. Bloodborne is the "Assassin's Creed" of the Soul Series. It's the mutilated and easier version of Dark Souls/Demon Souls. Too bad From Software sold its souls to sell more copies of the game, destroying the awesome - and hard! - gameplay of the previous games to make a casual game that every players will be able to easily achive. The only good thing in this, is the setting, that's really awesome and impressive, all the rest is pure trash.… Expand
  42. Estripador_MT
    Apr 10, 2015
    10
    Bloodborne is superb!!! What an amazing game. Good graphics, epic bosses and cool story. I really enjoy my time when I'm playing. By the way, playing with friends is even better. Party with 2 friends and you can have a lot of fun. Well, thats it. Worth every penny.
  43. Scottface
    Apr 10, 2015
    9
    I've never played any of the Souls series before as I was always being put off by reports of the punishing difficulty, also I always thought the combat looked slow and boring and the fantasy setting looked rather generic. So, it was with trepidation that I picked this up on release. I'm very happy to say that it was worth every penny. I've read some of the negative reviews on here andI've never played any of the Souls series before as I was always being put off by reports of the punishing difficulty, also I always thought the combat looked slow and boring and the fantasy setting looked rather generic. So, it was with trepidation that I picked this up on release. I'm very happy to say that it was worth every penny. I've read some of the negative reviews on here and frankly, those guys simply aren't good enough. Neither was I, at first...

    I died a lot initially, getting a little further each time, then when I was comfortable I could do the first bit without losing too much damage, I just repeated it, returning to the save lamp each time to level up my character and buy armor and health vials. I did this for an hour or so and then I ventured even further and encountered a giant troll with a house-brick. He beat me to death with said house-brick and I came back and destroyed him, a few of his friends on the stairs with their attack dogs, and was feeling pretty good about myself until I was mamed to death by the two werewolves up on the bridge. By this point, I was hooked.

    The game does get frustrating, but that's a stick-over-carrot way of forcing you to improve, it also ramps up the tension knowing that you could die at any moment due to either overwhelming odds, or your own carelessness. This gives it a sense of horror and foreboding that you don't even get in most actual survival-horror games these days. The game is beautiful, some great graphics (not "the Order:1886" great, but still very impressive,) and an excellent gothic/horror art style, which was what drew me to the game in the first place. It's a shame the frame-rate tends to drop when there's a lot going on - it's not game-breaking but it is noticeable. And of course, the game does have an infamous amount of loading, about 40 seconds each time you die or warp to a new area, but it's not anywhere near as bad as I thought it would be (usually, you need the break after you've just died to catch your breath anyway...)

    The monster design is exquisite and the game-play is incredibly gratifying, making hunting monsters an exciting, satisfying experience. And each boss you kill, weather on the first or tenth attempt, brings a sense of achievement that's very rare in modern video-games. If you get lost, use a walkthrough as there are lots of areas that are well hidden. If you're dying a lot, get better or quit. There is no "easy" mode. But if the game gets its claws into you before you quit, there's no gaming experience quite like it.    … Expand
  44. Chabs
    Apr 10, 2015
    10
    I didn't see a videogame like that for a long time.

    Level design, gameplay, sound, difficulty, all is awesome !

    A game wich give you a big satisfaction after you pass each difficulties.
  45. strangergv1
    Apr 10, 2015
    9
    I agree with the positive reviews Bloodborne is a great game, but this game can be so frustrating at times the load-screens is not what bugs me it's the high damage player taken. The close quarters combat. Player getting stuck. Player get trapped in corners, enemies grabbing player and there is nothing the player can do followed by you died, and the bad camera angels, but this game isI agree with the positive reviews Bloodborne is a great game, but this game can be so frustrating at times the load-screens is not what bugs me it's the high damage player taken. The close quarters combat. Player getting stuck. Player get trapped in corners, enemies grabbing player and there is nothing the player can do followed by you died, and the bad camera angels, but this game is rewarding, gratifying,and gives player a sense of accomplishment. Levelling-up, gearing-up when defeating the hard to kill bosses of this game, and the fact that I am improving playing this game is that much more rewarding, and accomplishment.… Expand
  46. suhojjang1
    Apr 10, 2015
    7
    I know ima get hate for this but I personally think this game is very overrated and it doesnt deserve to get this high of a score. Yes the game is beautiful and it's another "souls" like game from software has created. But this game doesn't deserve this much love. Demon souls and Dark souls 1 do. They were never loved on their initial release. They started to get love after a year and aI know ima get hate for this but I personally think this game is very overrated and it doesnt deserve to get this high of a score. Yes the game is beautiful and it's another "souls" like game from software has created. But this game doesn't deserve this much love. Demon souls and Dark souls 1 do. They were never loved on their initial release. They started to get love after a year and a half of dark souls. Personally i hate the trick weapons. At first i was amazed like everyone who has seen it for the first time. But the lack of weapon disappointed me. Also you are not able to dual wield any more(which was my favorit thing about demon/dark souls. Using moonlight butterfly spea on left and moonlight sword on right). After about 50 matches online every opponent feel the same due to the lack of weapon. if they put in about 20 more weapons and some different options for the off hand it would half solve the problem. And i personally dont understand whythey didnt put a twin blade/dual wield sword. Am i the only one who think that could have been an obviouse weapon to put in the game? And also the lack of covenant really turned me off. What happend to all those fun covenant ;-; The game felt very incomplete for me. Compared to the other souls game. But on the other hand. I fricking love the story of this game. I found it really interesting.The atmosphere was on point. I was on the edge of my seat when i was playing this game anticipating an attack. I also like how this game is really fast pace. But i personally didnt feel that this game was challenging as the other souls game. But overall this game is wayy too overrated. I think that the older souls game deserve so much more love. I kinda got bored of this game already because the pvp just gets really boring compared to the other souls game. I just ordered scholar *-* and im going to be looking foward to that tehehe… Expand
  47. Silentprotagoni
    Apr 10, 2015
    7
    Bloodborne has a lot of issues. Like the 2,7gb day one patch or the ridiculous long loading times. The game is frustrating but not realy challenging..For example you need for bosses 3-5 tries..thats pretty normal for most of the games, but since the checkpoints in this game are pretty rare you have to take a really long way to reach the boss. This isnt even hard most enemys are pretty slowBloodborne has a lot of issues. Like the 2,7gb day one patch or the ridiculous long loading times. The game is frustrating but not realy challenging..For example you need for bosses 3-5 tries..thats pretty normal for most of the games, but since the checkpoints in this game are pretty rare you have to take a really long way to reach the boss. This isnt even hard most enemys are pretty slow and you can walk around them without any effort, but paired with long loading times its very annoying. It doesnt make the game more challenging...it makes it more frustrating. You dont realy have the feeling of being challenged by the game, it feels like you get stopped by the game. But then again, its such an intresting game..It looks so beautiful..and I dont talk about next gen graphics..no thats realy not the case...I talk about dark fantasy athmosphere and beautiful gothic buildings.
    The gameplay is well...a taste thing...Its different from the souls games and since there is no shield it loses some diversity. However the fighting style is stil nice and weapon transformation allow you to make devastating combos.

    TLDR;:The game is nice...but it has issues.. solid 7    … Expand
  48. Pandapopo
    Apr 9, 2015
    10
    Pro: Absolute masterpiece. An immersive world that will leave you questioning the story, wanting to know about what happen, yearning for every bit of lore. Miyazaki has done it again. Gameplay is brilliant and a notch above the previous souls titles, fast and fluid, you will feel the weight behind every swing. the satisfaction behind every visceral attack, the fulfillment of stomping overPro: Absolute masterpiece. An immersive world that will leave you questioning the story, wanting to know about what happen, yearning for every bit of lore. Miyazaki has done it again. Gameplay is brilliant and a notch above the previous souls titles, fast and fluid, you will feel the weight behind every swing. the satisfaction behind every visceral attack, the fulfillment of stomping over the corpse of your foes. Stats has been streamlined to allow for more focus builds and still allow for enough diversity such that everyone should be able to create a combat style they like.

    Cons: PvP is kind of hit and miss, there's no issue with gameplay (apart from the usual honor crowd crying and whining about healing), but connectivity truly needs to be improve upon. 10-15 minutes between matches is a frustrating experience that will make dedicated PvP players sob. Hopefully a PvP arena style DLC can be introduce in the future to address this.

    Bonus Free Online Content: After beating the game, you get to enjoy the prestigious feeling of being one of the few that beat the game and not letting the game beat you. Get you popcorn and beverage, there's plenty of whiners and crybabies who will claim the game is too hard or is of bad game design, their spirits has truly been broken by Bloodborne.    … Expand
  49. pinball123
    Apr 9, 2015
    8
    Great game but the bugs, load times and the repetitiveness of it forced me to drop it's score abit. Parts of the game are unfinished and unimplemented and the combat ends up being far too samey when every encounter boils down to avoiding and timing attacks. It needed a more in depth leveling system and beast system (which was talked about and shown before release but then neverGreat game but the bugs, load times and the repetitiveness of it forced me to drop it's score abit. Parts of the game are unfinished and unimplemented and the combat ends up being far too samey when every encounter boils down to avoiding and timing attacks. It needed a more in depth leveling system and beast system (which was talked about and shown before release but then never implemented, hints of it are still in the game)… Expand
  50. Malice-Flare
    Apr 9, 2015
    10
    the best 'Souls' game from FROM SOFTWARE thus far. i personally give this a 10...

    caveat for those reading user reviews and those considering buying: this game is an action-based Role-Playing Game (RPG) with stat and resource management. this is not a straight ACTION game nor adventure game. this game is not like Devil-May-Cry nor Assassin's Creed. i've seen the pattern on the negative    the best 'Souls' game from FROM SOFTWARE thus far. i personally give this a 10...

    caveat for those reading user reviews and those considering buying: this game is an action-based Role-Playing Game (RPG) with stat and resource management. this is not a straight ACTION game nor adventure game. this game is not like Devil-May-Cry nor Assassin's Creed. i've seen the pattern on the negative reviews that these gamers were expecting to play an action game hence their frustrations...

    on a technical standpoint, the game is beautiful with a fully-rendered 3D world littered with destructible objects. however the game is not fully optimized, heavy action situations causes frame-rate dips, the huge worlds require a 40-second loading time and the loading screen is bland...

    the story is genuinely well-planned. the game does not rely on cut-scenes to tell the Lovecraftian horror story befalling the inhabitants of Yharnam, you piece it together from your interactions with the various NPCs and item descriptions...

    game play wise. this game is not really THAT hard if you don't rush in. the early enemies are weak enough that you can determine your play style and then manage your stats accordingly. one complaint is that while they give you a choice of Trick weapons at the start they don't give you a blunt weapon to try out with...

    on a whole, i agree with the acclaim this Action-RPG is receiving and i personally recommend this to PS4 gamer looking to challenge their meticulous and methodical side...    … Expand
  51. MikeMenkes
    Apr 9, 2015
    10
    Underlying this king of the dungeon crawlers is one of the deepest most complex stories and instead of shallow steampunk paint over fantasy RPG walls you have the tortured imagination of a game developer who is clearly a fan of the authors who made horror and science fiction genres in the first place, Edgar Alan Poe, Edgar Rice Burroughs, and especially HP Lovecraft. Anyone who takes theUnderlying this king of the dungeon crawlers is one of the deepest most complex stories and instead of shallow steampunk paint over fantasy RPG walls you have the tortured imagination of a game developer who is clearly a fan of the authors who made horror and science fiction genres in the first place, Edgar Alan Poe, Edgar Rice Burroughs, and especially HP Lovecraft. Anyone who takes the effort to get over the initially steep learning curve usually becomes addicted to needing to know where that path might go or what that clue was alluding to or why that NPC said what he said. Like The Last of Us, the game play heightens the sense of peril and fear as what looks like a fairly standard Werewolves in London story twists and turns into something you would not expect.
    A console seller and a game which will break the mainstream's addiction to easy, shallow, and casual games.    … Expand
  52. mrjasonrivera
    Apr 9, 2015
    10
    Welcome home, good hunter–Your presence somehow soothes. Those words are the first thing that echo throughout my mind whenever I think of my time spent playing Bloodborne. Despite its brutal, horrifying nature, there’s an odd calming presence to the game. Probably due in large part to the fact that Bloodborne, and the Souls games before it, have acted as a refuge from the overbearing handWelcome home, good hunter–Your presence somehow soothes. Those words are the first thing that echo throughout my mind whenever I think of my time spent playing Bloodborne. Despite its brutal, horrifying nature, there’s an odd calming presence to the game. Probably due in large part to the fact that Bloodborne, and the Souls games before it, have acted as a refuge from the overbearing hand holding of a lot of modern game design."… Expand
  53. doczellstoff
    Apr 9, 2015
    9
    Not since my first playthrough of DS have i been this excited about a game. Lovecraft + Souls = My Girlfriend is Leaving Me (and i couldnt care less)
  54. douglasmaxwell
    Apr 9, 2015
    10
    Yep, this game is excellent. Nice work From Software.

    Combat is a lovely upgrade over the previous souls games. I love how it turns the tables on speed and ferocity. The RPG elements are still there, but minimized -- really forcing you to focus on specializing with one or two particular weapons. keep 'em coming.
  55. endtransmission
    Apr 9, 2015
    10
    FROM Japan Studio's masterpiece. Better than Demon's Souls and Dark Souls (Dark Souls 2 doesn't count of course and isn't a real part of the series, it's like the Mario 2 of the Mario series).

    In places it has the best graphics of any game, the sound is fantastic as always, level design is confusing at first as always but once you've completed the game a couple of times you know    FROM Japan Studio's masterpiece. Better than Demon's Souls and Dark Souls (Dark Souls 2 doesn't count of course and isn't a real part of the series, it's like the Mario 2 of the Mario series).

    In places it has the best graphics of any game, the sound is fantastic as always, level design is confusing at first as always but once you've completed the game a couple of times you know exactly where you're going and you can just pick and choose your routes with ease.

    I'm on my NG+2 at the moment and still going (82 hours of play). The combat is just such a joy that as with Dark Souls 1 it's not about completing the game once and leaving it, you only get to a really capable level after your first play-through.

    Multiplayer's excellent, my personal preference is getting to the end of the game (almost, so all the levels are unlocked) then helping other players out with boss battles but you can go for PVP if that's your preference.

    Too much to mention really but the idiots on here giving this a 0 are obviously just haters that bought a X1.... What a stupid choice you made, next time pay attention to what's going on in the industry instead of just buying what you think has a big name. Anyone that paid even the slightest bit of attention could see that X1 was trash and Microsoft are the evil empire.

    Poor misguided fools.

    As for the people that made the right choice, rejoice: This is the first 5 star title of the new generation. It's about damn time too. This is BY FAR the weakest generation of games in the history of gaming.

    Praise the Moon!    … Expand
  56. SirNic21
    Apr 9, 2015
    10
    I find it hilarious how people complain about this game being too hard for them. Is it wrong for a game to be challenging and not hold your hand all the way through? Maybe the will they will release a special "Noob Sauce" Edition where the enemies wield fluffy pillows and kiss you on the cheek instead of biting your neck off. Instead of crawling through an endless, dark dungeon they canI find it hilarious how people complain about this game being too hard for them. Is it wrong for a game to be challenging and not hold your hand all the way through? Maybe the will they will release a special "Noob Sauce" Edition where the enemies wield fluffy pillows and kiss you on the cheek instead of biting your neck off. Instead of crawling through an endless, dark dungeon they can make the city of Yharnam a perfectly straight line with a check point every 15 feet. The game is rated mature so if you're going to buy it maybe you should man up and stop being a little weakling. Anyway, I give this game a perfect score because that is what it deserves. I'm already hoping for a sequel!… Expand
  57. MrMojoMan
    Apr 9, 2015
    10
    I literally made this account just to be able to give a review for this game. This game is unbelievably good. The sheer amount of attention to detail in this game is ridiculous. This game makes Demon Souls and the Dark Souls games seem like beta versions of this game. This game is a masterpiece. Hands down the best game so far for the PS4. I am fully convinced that the people who give thisI literally made this account just to be able to give a review for this game. This game is unbelievably good. The sheer amount of attention to detail in this game is ridiculous. This game makes Demon Souls and the Dark Souls games seem like beta versions of this game. This game is a masterpiece. Hands down the best game so far for the PS4. I am fully convinced that the people who give this game anything less than a 9/10 are either bitter because they bought an Xbox One and don't want to see a PS4 exclusive to do well or they weren't good at the game. This game is easily one of the best games I have ever played.

    One warning: if you lose your temper easily and/or you are not patient, this game may not be for you, because you will definitely beat this game in stages.    … Expand
  58. NinjaSST
    Apr 9, 2015
    10
    ¿Que mas se puede decir de Bloodborne que no se haya dicho antes?

    Entre su enorme dificultad, maravilloso soundtrack, gran dirección de arte y gráficos a la altura (Sin mencionar el gameplay que es lo mejor) hacen de este juego una obra maestra. No hace falta jugar sus antecesores (Demon Souls y Dark Souls 1/2) para entender las mecánicas de juego ya que cada persona se adapta de manera    ¿Que mas se puede decir de Bloodborne que no se haya dicho antes?

    Entre su enorme dificultad, maravilloso soundtrack, gran dirección de arte y gráficos a la altura (Sin mencionar el gameplay que es lo mejor) hacen de este juego una obra maestra. No hace falta jugar sus antecesores (Demon Souls y Dark Souls 1/2) para entender las mecánicas de juego ya que cada persona se adapta de manera diferente a su modo de juego. Si eres de los gamer's que ya están harto de los juegos fáciles y quieres un reto verdadero Bloodborne es el indicado, sin duda es un juego que no te puede faltar si eres poseedor del PS4.    … Expand
  59. AnimeUnknown
    Apr 8, 2015
    0
    Bosses are completely cheap. If you are struggling you are punished, having to farm to get the items that the boss is vulnerable to. Punishing struggling players by making them farm is a terrible mechanic. Making you travel large distances to get to bosses that you have to try many, many times is a terrible mechanic. No map system is a terrible mechanic. Losing all your effort for littleBosses are completely cheap. If you are struggling you are punished, having to farm to get the items that the boss is vulnerable to. Punishing struggling players by making them farm is a terrible mechanic. Making you travel large distances to get to bosses that you have to try many, many times is a terrible mechanic. No map system is a terrible mechanic. Losing all your effort for little mistakes (your blood echos or xp) is a terrible mechanic. Cheap game pretending to be "hard".… Expand
  60. phil6ailey
    Apr 8, 2015
    10
    Well, my first foray into the Souls universe hasn't been easy. Finally kill the lynch mob, and decide to bypass the big monster, only to go down an alley way and get ravaged by two more. This game is hard. I used to read reviews of the Souls series, people rejoicing in the difficulty, I never understood it. But I do now. It's the atmosphere, the knowledge that you were killed becauseWell, my first foray into the Souls universe hasn't been easy. Finally kill the lynch mob, and decide to bypass the big monster, only to go down an alley way and get ravaged by two more. This game is hard. I used to read reviews of the Souls series, people rejoicing in the difficulty, I never understood it. But I do now. It's the atmosphere, the knowledge that you were killed because fear drove you to forsake your tactics. Not because the game is too hard. The strategy in fighting is immense, as is the sense of accomplishment there after. Even writing this outside with a coffee and smoke, all I can think of is getting back in there and getting past the next battle. The loading times are unfortunate, that's the only negative I can think of. Does it warrant a 1 point deduction from an otherwise "perfect" game? Not sure. The enjoyment factor is too high. 97/100 for me.… Expand
  61. JuliusSmith
    Apr 8, 2015
    10
    Bloodborne will make you cry like a baby, scream for your mother and swear like a irshmen, this is the most excruciatingly fun game on the PS4, it is a true gem and I highly recommend you get it.
  62. sumguitardude
    Apr 8, 2015
    10
    I have mever been a big souls player. Played the first dark souls but gave up halfway.
    This game ive completed and i am now on my second play-through. I literally cant stop playing it!
    Story is at most a little vague but its basically you are a outsider that got captured, you wind up being experimented on and you turn out a Hunter. Then you're whole reason to play is to kill stuff and    I have mever been a big souls player. Played the first dark souls but gave up halfway.
    This game ive completed and i am now on my second play-through. I literally cant stop playing it!

    Story is at most a little vague but its basically you are a outsider that got captured, you wind up being experimented on and you turn out a Hunter. Then you're whole reason to play is to kill stuff and hunt.
    And killing stuff never felt so good! The extreme joy of defeating a boss in this game is second to none!
    There is of course a big learn by trying here so don't get discouraged if you die 9 times in a row on the same enemy
    Weapons are the igh point in this game and i friggen love them, its so damn cool that each weapon has a second form and its definitely something we have not seen in a game before.
    Graphics are amazing and the setting is dark and grim like a heavy metal band cover.

    Now unfortunately there are some frame rate issues but they are not that big, and thankfully never show up while fighting any enemies. The load time can be a pain as well but as long as you never die you won see them that often hehe. But in no way is as bad as people say. Kids these days are just to impatient.

    Overall this game is a must buy for any souls or hardcore player, and i would say also a must for any ps4 owner, The difficulty might discourage some gamers but don't fret fight through it and and im sure you will find a game worth the hours.

    May the good blood guide your way!    … Expand
  63. xps4dabest4life
    Apr 8, 2015
    10
    Don't believe the zero review scores, they all salty fanboys. This game is a MUST BUY. If you don't have a ps4, buy one then play this masterpiece, it's that gud. Seriously though It's the most fun I've had since I got my PS4 and really brings me back to a time when games were challenging and didn't hold your hand or tell you what to do. Also people complaining about loading times theyDon't believe the zero review scores, they all salty fanboys. This game is a MUST BUY. If you don't have a ps4, buy one then play this masterpiece, it's that gud. Seriously though It's the most fun I've had since I got my PS4 and really brings me back to a time when games were challenging and didn't hold your hand or tell you what to do. Also people complaining about loading times they ARE GETTING PAtched so be quiet please. You are missing out by not playing this game, that is all.… Expand
  64. gamingfanatic
    Apr 8, 2015
    9
    As i write this i have yet to get past the Cleric Beast boss but i'm getting better each time. The graphics on this game are in my opinion the greatest graphics for a video game in a long while. i had no idea the game was going to be so hard though! it's the amazing scenery that keeps me going back for more as it has an amazing take on a victorian era meets hell.

    Even though i haven't    As i write this i have yet to get past the Cleric Beast boss but i'm getting better each time. The graphics on this game are in my opinion the greatest graphics for a video game in a long while. i had no idea the game was going to be so hard though! it's the amazing scenery that keeps me going back for more as it has an amazing take on a victorian era meets hell.

    Even though i haven't got far in the story i honestly feel like i'm going to keep coming back to this game constantly until i get the job done. The PS4 truly enhances this one of a kind masterpiece and i think that every gamer who loves a challenge should buy this game and give it 110% because you won't regret it and you won't want to put it down.    … Expand
  65. fate3439
    Apr 8, 2015
    10
    I am totally new to souls game, so I will share my point of view as a brand new beginner. I hesitated for 3 days before I buy this game because I know it is challenging. First of all, this game is NOT easy, but I never found it too hard to play. It is entertaining hard and as a beginner, I enjoy the challenge. The learning curve of this game is really reasonable, you will become veryI am totally new to souls game, so I will share my point of view as a brand new beginner. I hesitated for 3 days before I buy this game because I know it is challenging. First of all, this game is NOT easy, but I never found it too hard to play. It is entertaining hard and as a beginner, I enjoy the challenge. The learning curve of this game is really reasonable, you will become very decent at the game after 10 hours gameplay.

    Second, this game is a master piece. It will definitely have the similar glory as god of war 3 and assassin's creed 2. The dark atmosphere, the architecture, the art design, they are breath holding. The fight and the move set of your hunter and weapons are really amazing and realistic. Just take a look at the visceral attack system and you will find it cool as hell. You are fighting as a skilled hunter, not a dumb super hero.

    Finally, there is VERY RICH lore in this game. You will become fascinated by the deep background of bloodborne.

    However, if you want to play a game that can be beaten relative mindlessly without re-trying and thinking, this game is definitely not for you. If you are new to souls game and are interested in this game but hesitating for its challenge, just buy it ! The reason you hesitate now will become the main point that you enjoy the game so much afterwards.    … Expand
  66. Orudomonki
    Apr 8, 2015
    9
    Bloodborne is a fantastic experience for the Playstation 4! I love it! It's so damn hard, you'll die so many times, but that doesn't make the game less fun! Great controls, story and an awesome yet scary world full of suprises. A must have!
  67. Toti
    Apr 8, 2015
    10
    SInce it seems anybody can write anything in here, I´ll throw my grain of salt:

    This game is without a shadow of a doubt, the best game I've ever played. The graphics, are beautifully detailed, Walking over the bodies of the monster who previously just one-hit-killed you is fully rewarding. Your weapons are and feel just right when swinging them. You need to have some brains to    SInce it seems anybody can write anything in here, I´ll throw my grain of salt:

    This game is without a shadow of a doubt, the best game I've ever played. The graphics, are beautifully detailed, Walking over the bodies of the monster who previously just one-hit-killed you is fully rewarding. Your weapons are and feel just right when swinging them. You need to have some brains to understand what the stats are since they're not fully introduced. But you´ll figure it out. Your weapons are awesomely designed and really varied in purpose, they kick serius butt. Seriously the best game this generation.    … Expand
  68. Kryptiic
    Apr 8, 2015
    10
    Bloodborne is damn near perfect. Great Graphics really bring the world of Yharnam to life. The game is hard, brutal, and long, but in a good way. Exploring every nook and cranny of a game has never been so fun and interesting. The sense of discovery in Bloodborne is unmatched by any other game. Every new area is more interesting to explore than the last and the Tons of different monstersBloodborne is damn near perfect. Great Graphics really bring the world of Yharnam to life. The game is hard, brutal, and long, but in a good way. Exploring every nook and cranny of a game has never been so fun and interesting. The sense of discovery in Bloodborne is unmatched by any other game. Every new area is more interesting to explore than the last and the Tons of different monsters and enemies keep it fresh and exciting, I have seen so many different monsters in the game and all of them are unique, with different strategies for each monster and some Genuinely terrifying monster design. I am speechless. Bloodborne is the best the PS4 has to offer. It is a Masterpiece that I just can't get enough of.… Expand
  69. SwitSwat
    Apr 8, 2015
    10
    I will admit that from the time that I made this review, I have not played a Souls game. I underestimated all of the people who say Bloodborne is among the hardest games ever made. I got my butt kicked in this game so many times within the first 15 minutes of the game. I can say, in my opinion, this game is even harder than Mega Man for the NES (Which I beat) and Zelda II for the NESI will admit that from the time that I made this review, I have not played a Souls game. I underestimated all of the people who say Bloodborne is among the hardest games ever made. I got my butt kicked in this game so many times within the first 15 minutes of the game. I can say, in my opinion, this game is even harder than Mega Man for the NES (Which I beat) and Zelda II for the NES combined. Though, I'm stretching, because those are completely different games from Bloodborne, but I just want to make a point, that this game is definitely not for everyone. If you want a very tough challenge that will make your blood (hehe) boil, then get this game. 10/10 would die again.… Expand
  70. raydefreitas
    Apr 8, 2015
    10
    brutal, challenging and highly engrossing...loving this game, it truly tests your skills as a player. there were some tense and heart-stopping moments when i fought hard and ultimately managed to kill bosses with almost no life left. cherish these forever.
  71. kalu666
    Apr 8, 2015
    3
    Game is very good, but is full of bugs! i'm stuck at "elevator bug" ... another game ruined by the bugs!
    Please FIX the bugs quickly and make game loading faster! Damn Bugborne
  72. uglyNobody
    Apr 8, 2015
    6
    After checking metacritic for reviews for so long now, I finally decided to become a part of the community as well and to serve with honest and maybe good reviews.

    Bloodborne is the first game to review for me and I strongly felt the need to do so. I can just describe how I felt over the journey of 9-10 days after purchasing this game. First I got to say I never really played any    After checking metacritic for reviews for so long now, I finally decided to become a part of the community as well and to serve with honest and maybe good reviews.

    Bloodborne is the first game to review for me and I strongly felt the need to do so.

    I can just describe how I felt over the journey of 9-10 days after purchasing this game.
    First I got to say I never really played any game of From, I just had a litte session of Demon Souls but not enough to have a real opinion since that is ages ago also. I am not an excessive gamer playing for hours and hours in one session - I play occasionally when I got the time.

    When I started Bloodborne I was hooked - it was just fun to progress through this dark, gloomy and brutal looking environment while learning the game's mechanics the hard way - trail and error. I got the first boss and was eager to proceed and excited what comes next - fine so far. Then I realized I got to grind the games currency by clearing the same streets and hallways again and a again - still fine because it was fun to improve my fighting skills while gathering the points to improve my toon and his stuff.
    This system worked until the first boss of the second "chapter" of the game - the Hemwick Witches - I got to quit after two tries because I had personal matters to attend to and then I had an odd feeling or better said - the lack of a feeling. My desire to continue was simply gone, because I realized the next morning I rather wanted to play another game I started before Bloodborne (Witcher 1, since 3 is incoming).

    What happened to me all of a sudden? I try to explain what it was.

    I realized I was playing a sneaky repetitive kind of game with beautiful optics. So the fever of love was gone and I realized what flaws this game has in my opinion. Which leads to the following pros and cons:

    pros:
    - fresh setting and beautiful design, you can see the love of the devs for optics here.
    - well crafted sound design fitting the scene
    - easy controls although many people give negative feedback here

    cons:
    - failed to keep me hooked, I do not feel the need to go on, maybe just to see how the later level and enemy designs are
    - limited tactics available, when you get it how do fight after some time, it becomes too easy and too repetitive even when trying to overcome hard mobs or bosses 6-7 times.
    - somehow useless itmes, maybe I did it wrong, but I never felt the need to use more than 1/3 of the items
    - NO REAL STORY, I made the mistake of reading a little spoiler. I was interested in the how and why but as you progress you never really get to know what the **** is going on

    conclusion:
    A beautiful looking game offering a solid 10-15 hours of enjoyable gameplay until the fire goes out.

    I do not feel guilty about spending the full price but I'd recommend to wait for an offsale if you
    really want to give it a shot.

    Cheers!    … Expand
  73. Agarwel
    Apr 8, 2015
    10
    Ok. Lets be honest. This game is not perfect. It has one of the worst tutorials (it is not showing you how to play that game, but showing you that you are not able to play this game). The story itself is pretty hidden somewhere deep in item descriptions and most of the time you are just guessing why are you killing everyone. (I really doubt normal players will understand the story withoutOk. Lets be honest. This game is not perfect. It has one of the worst tutorials (it is not showing you how to play that game, but showing you that you are not able to play this game). The story itself is pretty hidden somewhere deep in item descriptions and most of the time you are just guessing why are you killing everyone. (I really doubt normal players will understand the story without reading theories on the internet) And fighting system feels little bit strange. Especially because how the hitboxes works. There is basically no physical hit detection. Luckily it does not mean you will get hit even when you see enemy miss. But your enemy will miss you many time when he is directly hitting you or stopmping you (specially bosses). This feels very last gen, it is not intuitive (you must learn, than when you are rolling you are safe even if you get direct hit, etc.) and gets some time to get used to.

    So why gieve it a 10/10? Simple. Despite all these shortcomings, the game is amazing fun to play. Gameplay is solid. Leveldesign is the best I have ever seen (not just art style, but the layout full of shortcurst and branching paths = nonlinear progress) and it is just delight to explore them. The lenght is higly above todays average. You will spent maybe more that 30 hours of concentrated fun (there are no blank filler parts. every room presents some kind of fun and challenge).

    And the difficulty. It is not so bad. As I mentioned the tutorial is bad. So at the beggining you will think "this game is impossible to play". But when you learn it a little bit (dont be afraid of multiplayer!!!), it can be actually become too easy.

    Bllodborne is definetlly not a perfect flawless gem. But it is definetly a must buy and will provide you huge amount of entertainment.    … Expand
  74. zildjian
    Apr 8, 2015
    9
    An engaging and thrilling experience. Bloodborne is a side step from the "souls" series, and that's not a bad thing. It shares most of the "souls" mechanics with a twist ( no shields) and faster character movement which pushes the fight mechanics to higher levels than in the DS series. Art direction is flawless, with its dark and Gothic environments, and graphics are at a different levelAn engaging and thrilling experience. Bloodborne is a side step from the "souls" series, and that's not a bad thing. It shares most of the "souls" mechanics with a twist ( no shields) and faster character movement which pushes the fight mechanics to higher levels than in the DS series. Art direction is flawless, with its dark and Gothic environments, and graphics are at a different level than in the previous titles. Loading times are definitely a minus but not a deal breaker, this game should not be missing from your library!… Expand
  75. Sammiches
    Apr 8, 2015
    9
    Bloodborne is the latest in From Software's line of action RPG games, and arguably their finest iteration of a great formula. Blending eldritch horror, dark fantasy, and gothic themes, Bloodborne's world is rich and steeped in lore, despite some simplification of world factions and a more straightforward plot than its predecessors in the Souls series. Streamlined from its predecessors toBloodborne is the latest in From Software's line of action RPG games, and arguably their finest iteration of a great formula. Blending eldritch horror, dark fantasy, and gothic themes, Bloodborne's world is rich and steeped in lore, despite some simplification of world factions and a more straightforward plot than its predecessors in the Souls series. Streamlined from its predecessors to deliver fast, offense based gameplay, Bloodborne does away with some of the micromanagement and consequently some of the variety found in Souls titles. Despite these changes, the game retains highly nuanced mechanics that Souls veterans will quickly grasp, though completing the game will not come without effort. Though enemy AI can be exploited, victories in Bloodborne are won through careful navigation and timing. The world of Bloodborne is smaller than that of Dark Souls, and the game quite a bit shorter, but the experience is no less filled with hidden treasures, NPC's to interact with at various junctures, and satisfying boss battles. Though Chalice dungeons can become a drag, even in advanced stages, the groundwork is solid and this optional (unless trophies are concerned) facet of the game provides a decent chunk of filler content. In all, a fantastic permutation of From's proven RPG formula.

    Overall, Bloodborne's presentation is fantastic, with great music, carefully detailed environments, character models, and effects. Where Bloodborne is held back is in its technical performance. Its beautiful, hand crafted world may smooth out some dated technical aspects of From's engine, but nothing can iron out the inconsistent technical performance here. Long load times can prove frustrating as levels are re-generated upon death. Fast travel, which can only be achieved via transporting oneself back to the game's hub (a retrograde to the hub system of Demon's Souls), proves cumbersome and annoying, and ultimately a negative change. The framerate, while solid most of the time, can take a hit when multiple enemies are on screen accompanied by various effects. No frame rate issue here is quite on the level of Blighttown in the console version of Dark Souls, but still frustrating in how such problems diminish the player's ability to properly react to his/her (likely dire) situation.

    Bloodborne is nevertheless a fantastic action game that is engaging in spite of its sometimes frustrating performance issues. Players will find themselves quickly immersed in a complex world of mystery and brutality, where progress is rewarded not only with new and interesting in-game items, but also a feeling of satisfaction and triumph that is rarely derived from today's increasingly safe roster of big titles. Those looking for a challenging and engaging action RPG should look no further than Bloodborne.    … Expand
  76. Fedismo14
    Apr 7, 2015
    10
    Sin duda alguna, este es el primer juego de la nueva genereción que se ha ganado mis respetos. Un fabuloso diseño de nivel, escenarios impactantes y preciosos como Yharnam central, una banda sonora que esta bien encajada, una nueva mecanica jugable tipo hack and slash que no tenian sus predecesores espirituales (Saga Souls) que es demasiado adictiva, el añadimiento de mazmorras que seSin duda alguna, este es el primer juego de la nueva genereción que se ha ganado mis respetos. Un fabuloso diseño de nivel, escenarios impactantes y preciosos como Yharnam central, una banda sonora que esta bien encajada, una nueva mecanica jugable tipo hack and slash que no tenian sus predecesores espirituales (Saga Souls) que es demasiado adictiva, el añadimiento de mazmorras que se generan aleatoriamente y muchas cosas mas hacen de este juego una obra maestra.… Expand
  77. LankyKong666
    Apr 7, 2015
    10
    He Has no style he has no grace this game has a great gameplay pace. From has done it again with the power of the ps4 striking fear into the heart of pc gamers and xbox one users everywhere with an exclusive that matters.
  78. FrostySpazkins
    Apr 7, 2015
    9
    Probably the best PS4 exclusive to come out on the system, and definitely a great stand-alone game from the developers of the Souls games. This would have got a 10 if it wasn't for the extremely long loading screens (approx 45 seconds each time) and for some of the bugs that caused the game to crash at launch. A must buy for any souls fan and for those who are up to a challenge
  79. Kenmei
    Apr 7, 2015
    9
    1 part horror game + 2 parts 3rd person action game = one of the best games to come along for the PS4. A few technical issues and a very hard to follow story however, keep it from being up as one of the best games of all time.
    This is the spiritual successor to the Dark Souls series and an exclusive to the PS4. It's got all the classic Dark Souls stylings and, for newcomers to the Dark    1 part horror game + 2 parts 3rd person action game = one of the best games to come along for the PS4. A few technical issues and a very hard to follow story however, keep it from being up as one of the best games of all time.
    This is the spiritual successor to the Dark Souls series and an exclusive to the PS4. It's got all the classic Dark Souls stylings and, for newcomers to the Dark Souls series like myself, it was an excellent and fully challenging game. You're going to get alot of difficult monsters and bosses in this game to face and, being paired with a wonderful control system and musical score, really makes this game jump off the screen at times. This could easily pass as a horror game too as there are tons of moments that'll make you recoil or get a jump out of you.
    However, the biggest problem with the game is the horrible framerate problems that plague the game. Things pop in out of nowhere alot of times, there were multiple instances of lag in spawning in new enemies for me, and porting in from the main hub area easily took about 1-2 mins everytime I did it, and with how much you die in this game, you'll be seeing that screen alot. Sony has promised a patch to fix these issues but that has not surfaced just yet. Until that patch is sent out, while the game is playable and fun, it won't be able to live up to the expectations it sets. The other issue is the story and the fact that there are very few words spoken in the story explaining what is actually happening. You can piece it together as you go through but it would have been nice to see some explanation of what was going on at some point.
    If I could give this game a 9.5 or a 9.8 out of 10 I would. But with it's current issues, I cannot round up the score. Until that framerate issue is settled, I cannot in good judgment give this a 10. Even though it's easily the best PS4 exclusive and will keep you entertained for days on end, I have to give it a 9 with the reservation that I can bump it up to a 10 when the framerate issue is settled.    … Expand
  80. warlock7
    Apr 7, 2015
    9
    Gorgeous looking title. Fantastic sound design. Nothing quite looks like this title on PS4 at this point, regardless of all the naysayers here. Gameplay is solid. The title handles well. I will say that this for me has been the easiest "souls" game I've played thus far. This game requires some modicum of skill and patience which most gamers lack. It's not a typical hack and slash asGorgeous looking title. Fantastic sound design. Nothing quite looks like this title on PS4 at this point, regardless of all the naysayers here. Gameplay is solid. The title handles well. I will say that this for me has been the easiest "souls" game I've played thus far. This game requires some modicum of skill and patience which most gamers lack. It's not a typical hack and slash as there's more to a fight than running in and button mashing. Much more along the lines of God of War than any other "souls" games, but it still isn't a simple button masher like GOW tends to be.… Expand
  81. chris4ever04
    Apr 7, 2015
    9
    This game is simply amazing but... don't think for a second that you can come into this game and have a fun easy time. This isn't what a souls game is about and that is evidently clear from the beginning. Weapons have cool functions, art style Is amazing, enemies are fearsome and so much more... basically a MUST buy for PS4.
  82. RoumenSp
    Apr 7, 2015
    4
    I'm not a masochist and I have a job, family and life, which are the main reasons I won't waste my time anymore with the most repetitive game I’ve ever played. Same enemies in the same places, following the same routes, over and over …. It is not difficult, it is cheap and the formula is easy: just don’t put any checkpoints so the player can extend their “enjoyment” by replaying the sameI'm not a masochist and I have a job, family and life, which are the main reasons I won't waste my time anymore with the most repetitive game I’ve ever played. Same enemies in the same places, following the same routes, over and over …. It is not difficult, it is cheap and the formula is easy: just don’t put any checkpoints so the player can extend their “enjoyment” by replaying the same sections again and again, until a “shortcut” is found by accident, which will slightly decrease the time to reach the area boss after your next death. Even the grinding in Final Fantasy games and the gameplay in “The Order: 1886” are more enjoyable than this. There is not a story, character development, interesting NPCs or diverse environments ... No anti-aliasing, terrible framerate, minimalistic ugly models, brownish washed out colors, and horrific loading times. I regret I bought a digital copy of this overhyped crap, otherwise I would sell it immediately. 4/10 because there is not a game deserving 0.… Expand
  83. notlaw
    Apr 7, 2015
    7
    Wow what a total over hype of a game, I mean lets be honest bloodborne is a just a re-skin of dark souls minus alot of things that made dark souls great. Its not a bad game i just dont see how people are making out like its a masterpiece revolutionary lol, they took the same games they've made previous gave it a pretty new setting changed up the combat and took away basically everythingWow what a total over hype of a game, I mean lets be honest bloodborne is a just a re-skin of dark souls minus alot of things that made dark souls great. Its not a bad game i just dont see how people are making out like its a masterpiece revolutionary lol, they took the same games they've made previous gave it a pretty new setting changed up the combat and took away basically everything else what geniuses haha.… Expand
  84. JayLightBar
    Apr 7, 2015
    10
    I hate this game so much. It's hard, stressful, intense, and overall way over my head in terms of the skill required to be good at it. And it's so good because of all of those things. Not only does the game sport my favorite sound design of any game so far this year, it looks rather good and plays solidly. The story is deep, yet confusing and not spoon feed to you like a lot ofI hate this game so much. It's hard, stressful, intense, and overall way over my head in terms of the skill required to be good at it. And it's so good because of all of those things. Not only does the game sport my favorite sound design of any game so far this year, it looks rather good and plays solidly. The story is deep, yet confusing and not spoon feed to you like a lot of movies/games do now. If there was one ray of light in the darkness that is the next gen library it would be, ironically, blood borne. One of the darkest and most fear filled games I've played in a long time. Jim Sterling said it best when he said this is where survival horror lives on, joke or other wise, it was a fairly believable statement. Pick it up if you own a ps4. It's not a system seller, as I believe no single game could ever sale a system to me, but it's totally worth picking up at full price.… Expand
  85. TSapper
    Apr 7, 2015
    3
    Disclaimer: I was never a big fan of Dark Souls 1 or 2 but gave both a good attempt and many hours. The main reasons neither was a hit for me were (1) controls were very limiting and/or clunky, AI was OK at best of times and near-stupid much of the time, and (3) a game should be fun, not just work.

    Bloodborne had a good shot at excelling. It does not. DS 2 is still a better game than    Disclaimer: I was never a big fan of Dark Souls 1 or 2 but gave both a good attempt and many hours. The main reasons neither was a hit for me were (1) controls were very limiting and/or clunky, AI was OK at best of times and near-stupid much of the time, and (3) a game should be fun, not just work.

    Bloodborne had a good shot at excelling. It does not. DS 2 is still a better game than this one.
    This game is very limiting - only a very narrow set of skills will result in a viable build, where's the magic?, dungeons are 80% repeated areas, etc.
    Add in framerate drops at some survival-critical spots, sometimes the crappy camera angle gets you killed, armor that does nearly nothing to keep you alive, snorefest greyscale color pallet, and most annoyingly - the very limited RPG elements almost make this a non-RPG RPG. It will be a travesty if this gets GOTY as some nutjobs are hoping.

    I did a 1 hour back-to-back gameplay comparison last night with Neverwinter MMO (also playing this currently):
    NW - completed a daily raid, got two drops worth using, unlocked new skills, had fun.
    Bloodborne - died 7 times, made very little progress, shook my head and switched back to NW.

    If Scalebound is remotely like Bloodborne I'm going to be really pissed!    … Expand
  86. legacy2xer
    Apr 7, 2015
    10
    A very decent game, its a masterpiece. I've never really got into the other games that are quiet similar to this, but i liked the combat for to this game. i've tried certain other games that looks like to be a good combat , but it had disappointed me, this is the first game that did not. The combat is great , the co op is great, is pretty much just fun and challenging. The graphic is alsoA very decent game, its a masterpiece. I've never really got into the other games that are quiet similar to this, but i liked the combat for to this game. i've tried certain other games that looks like to be a good combat , but it had disappointed me, this is the first game that did not. The combat is great , the co op is great, is pretty much just fun and challenging. The graphic is also good and at the end of the day, you'll be proud for defeating a boss or two.… Expand
  87. wthefourth
    Apr 7, 2015
    10
    This is the first system-seller of the new generation, in my opinion. Having played it nonstop for a couple of weeks now, I can safely say that I feel it is the best Souls series game released to date (granted, it's not technically a Souls game, but it may as well be), topping Dark Souls 1. It's difficult and punishing but it is also fair and overwhelmingly fun. I have no desire to playThis is the first system-seller of the new generation, in my opinion. Having played it nonstop for a couple of weeks now, I can safely say that I feel it is the best Souls series game released to date (granted, it's not technically a Souls game, but it may as well be), topping Dark Souls 1. It's difficult and punishing but it is also fair and overwhelmingly fun. I have no desire to play any other game at all.… Expand
  88. Ihnspyre
    Apr 7, 2015
    10
    This is by far one of the most impressive games I have ever played. After finishing it 2 times(NG and NG+) Bloodborne jumped up in my "best ever" top, alongside Planescape Torment, Dark Souls I and a few ither games.
    The interesting concept of this game is the fact that everything has an explanation, singleplayer goes hand-in-hand with multiplayer. From Software are awesome at creating    This is by far one of the most impressive games I have ever played. After finishing it 2 times(NG and NG+) Bloodborne jumped up in my "best ever" top, alongside Planescape Torment, Dark Souls I and a few ither games.
    The interesting concept of this game is the fact that everything has an explanation, singleplayer goes hand-in-hand with multiplayer. From Software are awesome at creating worlds (Miyazaki mostly) and concept and then making a game in which every mechanic and every little detail fits in the world and in the general concept of the game.
    Many of us expected Van Helsing meets Dark Souls, nobody expected a love child between Lovecraft (and his Cthulhu Mythos), Inception(ish) and Dark Souls.
    The story can be quite cryptic but after some time in Bloodborne most will figure out the story, more or less. The NPCs and their optional quests are easier to find and complete than in the Souls games. The optional bosses provide lore information and items that clarify some of the questions. The story, being presented in the From Software unique way, tends to leave some things to interpretation BUT given the fact that one of the important themes is nightmare-dream(multiple layers dreams) these intentional loose ends tend to become food for thought and lore speculation.

    The Good:
    - awesome presentation, architecture, enemy design
    - awesome changing world
    - awesome animations
    - awesome story
    - fantastic soundtrack!!!
    - precise, dynamic and agressive combat mechanics
    - replay value

    The Bad:
    - some FPS issues
    - some A.I. issues now and then but taking the high difficulty into consideration, sometimes you need the boss to do some dumb things just so you can kill the damn beast (sometimes)
    - long loading times (which did not bother me too much because I did not die too many times, even though I struggled through some areas; if you play the game with patience and do not try to button-mash the whole game then you willl be fine; either way, long loading times are bad)
    - not enough unique weapons (like boss-souls weapons from Souls games)
    - dissapointing Chalice Dungeons
    - anti-coop multiplayer system    … Expand
  89. Jaime5478
    Apr 7, 2015
    10
    Ok, i didnt want to like this game because of all the hype and couldnt get into demons or dark souls 1. So i just assumed i wouldnt like this game and i didnt want it to get good scores Just to prove to myself i was right.

    But i wasnt right in the slightest. I bought this game last week after everyone was raving about it and i didnt have anything to play, so i bit the bullet and asked    Ok, i didnt want to like this game because of all the hype and couldnt get into demons or dark souls 1. So i just assumed i wouldnt like this game and i didnt want it to get good scores Just to prove to myself i was right.

    But i wasnt right in the slightest. I bought this game last week after everyone was raving about it and i didnt have anything to play, so i bit the bullet and asked my wife to pick it up for my while i was at work.

    I put the disc in and within 1 hour i was hooked and ive never been so happy to be wrong in a video game sense, i expected to put the game in and not like it and return it the next day, but now i cant stop playing, when im not playing it im reading about it. Theres nothing i dislike about this game at all. From Software has really surprised me and propably made on of my favorite games for the last 10 years.
    Im pleasently surprised and i will never underestimate a game or film i havent played first again.

    The graphics are amazing, the atmosphere is some of the best ive seen in a game, the character and enemy design is great, basically everything about this game is great. For once i cant wait for any DLC and i will buy it. Just dont want this game to end.
    Im happy i went playstation this gen i honestly dont see microsoft making any games anywhere near as good as this    … Expand
  90. Feeder16
    Apr 7, 2015
    10
    Cannot stress how much I am enjoying this game, literally thinking about where I'm next going to go when not playing it. Its the first game since Theme Park, that has had me dreaming about it.

    No one can give this game a 1 even if they think its too hard, there is too much beauty in the game for it to be 1 or less
  91. BubblegumImp
    Apr 7, 2015
    9
    Bloodborne features all the hallmarks of From Software's best games. A wonderfully designed world, which rewards the player's investment. One of the most atmospheric orchestral scores of any title in the new gen. And a level of difficulty which will punish and push each player to improve and learn the game's systems inside out.

    Bloodborne mixes things up with the Regain system and an    Bloodborne features all the hallmarks of From Software's best games. A wonderfully designed world, which rewards the player's investment. One of the most atmospheric orchestral scores of any title in the new gen. And a level of difficulty which will punish and push each player to improve and learn the game's systems inside out.

    Bloodborne mixes things up with the Regain system and an emphasis on more aggressive combat than the Souls titles. This gives Bloodborne its own identity. A dizzyingly brutal ballet of blood, gore and death, which rewards the persistent with an experience which few other titles can match.

    The single point has been deducted for terrible load times and a frame-rate which dips on occasion. Both of these issues can be fixed with a patch and don't detract from the fact that this is an excellent title, and the first real reason to purchase a PS4. Essential.    … Expand
  92. Anelist
    Apr 7, 2015
    10
    I'd like to think I am in the middle of this game and boy its addictive as hell. Sure its hard however after every repeated failed attempts at one section, you learn to adapt and enemies become more manageable. Learn shorter ways to explore the environment and you will be rewarded. Yes you die die die and die again but after learning what you did wrong you will prevail. I beat the firstI'd like to think I am in the middle of this game and boy its addictive as hell. Sure its hard however after every repeated failed attempts at one section, you learn to adapt and enemies become more manageable. Learn shorter ways to explore the environment and you will be rewarded. Yes you die die die and die again but after learning what you did wrong you will prevail. I beat the first boss in the first attempt and no not that I am good but because I sucked for the first 3 hrs learning the first section after multiple die die die attempts. Trust me when you get the hang of it you will be addicted and thus this becomes one of the most challenging and rewarding experiences you will ever get on a ps4. Excellent… Expand
  93. TheReaper
    Apr 6, 2015
    10
    This game is a masterpiece, simply the best next gen game so far on a console by a country mile. However, part of it's appeal is it difficulty level , so be warned!
  94. Matak98
    Apr 6, 2015
    9
    I've played through Demon's Souls and both Dark Souls games and loved them. Bloodborne takes the core game play and feel of these games and creates something entirely new and interesting. Unlike Dark Souls 2 which was a bit lackluster, Bloodborne doesn't try to rehash the same things, but creates a whole new universe with amazing atmosphere that will pull you right in. The dark VictorianI've played through Demon's Souls and both Dark Souls games and loved them. Bloodborne takes the core game play and feel of these games and creates something entirely new and interesting. Unlike Dark Souls 2 which was a bit lackluster, Bloodborne doesn't try to rehash the same things, but creates a whole new universe with amazing atmosphere that will pull you right in. The dark Victorian style works really well and contrary to early criticisms, the use of guns fits right in. This game gave me some of the most intense fights I remember in a Fromsoft game. This is a fantastic game and very deserving of a 9/10.… Expand
  95. thebigpig94
    Apr 6, 2015
    9
    I LOVE Bloodborne

    Good points
    Yharnam is amazing. the world fits tightly together like Lordran from Dark souls
    Great horror elements
    Combat is better than the previous FROM Software games
    Interesting story/lore
    Excellent replay value

    Bad points
    The load times
  96. Ersinet
    Apr 6, 2015
    7
    Totally overrated. The atmosphere is nice, and collision detection very precise. But that's not enough for a very good game. Loading Times, Bugs, no proper story, levelling is no fun, etc etc. U r doing the same thing over and over again..
  97. Isometric
    Apr 6, 2015
    10
    This is, without a doubt, one of the best games I've played in a long time. The game play is amazing, only rivaled by games such as inFamous. The unforgiving nature of the enemies makes for a challenging, offensive, and strategic combat system.
    It takes quite a while to get past the first boss (or even the first alley :P), but once you do, you are in absolute bliss. The risk VS. reward    This is, without a doubt, one of the best games I've played in a long time. The game play is amazing, only rivaled by games such as inFamous. The unforgiving nature of the enemies makes for a challenging, offensive, and strategic combat system.
    It takes quite a while to get past the first boss (or even the first alley :P), but once you do, you are in absolute bliss. The risk VS. reward system is stellar, offering mechanics such as a temporary opportunity to regain health by striking an enemy.
    Every new weapon that is unlocked changes the way the game is played, and the "Blood Echoes" currency system pushes this game one step further.
    I love this game, and I strongly believe that anyone with a PS4 and $60 should have the opportunity to play this masterpiece.    … Expand
  98. Lukestrn
    Apr 6, 2015
    10
    Bloodborne is brilliant. I never played dark souls or demon souls, so this genre was refreshingly new to me. It combines insanely good mechanics with a terrifying environment. This game can be very hard and frustrating, but makes you appreciate progression. 100+ hours can easily be spent here.
  99. Bolkie
    Apr 6, 2015
    10
    Right! I'm a racer, a COD-er, and these type of games are not my cup of tea. Never ever touched Dark Souls games before. So many friends of mine were playing though, and were very enthusiastic. I bought the game with the aim of selling quickly if too difficult or just not fun. I won't be selling, this game is so challenging and full of atmosphere. I've already had an heart attack so manyRight! I'm a racer, a COD-er, and these type of games are not my cup of tea. Never ever touched Dark Souls games before. So many friends of mine were playing though, and were very enthusiastic. I bought the game with the aim of selling quickly if too difficult or just not fun. I won't be selling, this game is so challenging and full of atmosphere. I've already had an heart attack so many times. Yes, it's difficult, very difficult, but the the thrill of playing the game invites you to restart again and again, and yes, I am getting better. The hype is deserved, and I'll get countless hours on enjoyment. Don't be put off if you don't understand a thing in the first 10 minutes, even I managed to figure things out.… Expand
  100. Riya7a
    Apr 6, 2015
    10
    I never really liked goth-ish looking games other than Dark souls but this game is incredible. Difficult but rewarding, with many different types of weapons, skills, and abilities. The story is very original. Gameplay is very nice. Loading screens many agitate you because you may die a lot of times and then you have to wait a long time. Lots of different types of enemies with their ownI never really liked goth-ish looking games other than Dark souls but this game is incredible. Difficult but rewarding, with many different types of weapons, skills, and abilities. The story is very original. Gameplay is very nice. Loading screens many agitate you because you may die a lot of times and then you have to wait a long time. Lots of different types of enemies with their own styles. This game does not lose depth. I enjoy the great level design. Some people say that the frame rate was an issue but for me it was exceptional… Expand
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#3 Best PS4 Game of 2015
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#9 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2015

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Universal acclaim - based on 100 Critic Reviews

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