• Publisher: SCEA
  • Release Date: Mar 24, 2015
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  1. Feb 5, 2022
    10
    Visually beautiful with intense gameplay like Dark souls series. Very interesting story with different endings!
  2. Feb 1, 2022
    10
    Para mim o melhor jogo da 8° geração de consoles, gráficos, história, imersão completa, além da Lore do jogo ser quase perfeita!
  3. Feb 1, 2022
    5
    My biggest mistake might be I'm playing Sekiro before trying this game out which makes me not enjoying this game at all.

    I could see the potential of this game but somehow just not a pleasant gameplay for me where all you do is just dodging which also require precise timing. But, I'm a Sekiro player which dodge is out and parry of defense is a way to go. The world itself also is not
    My biggest mistake might be I'm playing Sekiro before trying this game out which makes me not enjoying this game at all.

    I could see the potential of this game but somehow just not a pleasant gameplay for me where all you do is just dodging which also require precise timing. But, I'm a Sekiro player which dodge is out and parry of defense is a way to go.

    The world itself also is not looking appealing, again due to I played Sekiro before this one which makes me cannot appreciate the greatness of this game.

    Story not easily understandable so never truly paying attention to it where in Sekiro, you'll at least get the main plot of the story and understand it.

    Sorry Bloodborne, I just know FromSoftware from Sekiro which right now is my best game of all time so I'd like to try another FromSoftware game but turns out there's no other game like Sekiro. Will wait for Elden Ring.
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  4. Jan 30, 2022
    9
    Super good and fun game, congrats to FS for trying a different take into the souls series with very different mechanics.
    The game is set in a perfectly made horror-like nightmare, progressing through the story will spook you from time to time but also staying still and looking around will give you the creeps sometimes, it is really well made and staged, incredible.
    Few things keep me from
    Super good and fun game, congrats to FS for trying a different take into the souls series with very different mechanics.
    The game is set in a perfectly made horror-like nightmare, progressing through the story will spook you from time to time but also staying still and looking around will give you the creeps sometimes, it is really well made and staged, incredible.
    Few things keep me from giving a 10 I fear: rare (but existing) junky hitboxes, certain enemies/bosses tend to stun lock you without possibility to defend yourself, and I would have preferred the optional dungeon stuff to be intended as mandatory to finish the game (not all of them, I’d say 3/4 dungeons) as the game itself is not really that long nor difficult to complete in a reasonable period of time.
    If you’re good at videogames in general and got some reflexes, you could complete this title in less than 70 deaths for sure, even if it’s your first souls-like game.
    I resume stating that this game is amazing and I invite everyone who’s interested in a challenge to play it.

    May the old hunters lead your way
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  5. Jan 29, 2022
    10
    Bloodborne was one of the best games İ have ever seen.Bosses are good.Gameplay is good.There are lots o items in the game.But mid-game and end-game bosses are easy and bad.(Gehrman was good.)Best areas,Central Yharnam,Cathedral Ward,Old Yharnam.Worst areas,Byrgenwerh,Nightmare Frontier.We can see that most of the worst areas are in end-game.İ don't think that Byrgenwerh is good,it is notBloodborne was one of the best games İ have ever seen.Bosses are good.Gameplay is good.There are lots o items in the game.But mid-game and end-game bosses are easy and bad.(Gehrman was good.)Best areas,Central Yharnam,Cathedral Ward,Old Yharnam.Worst areas,Byrgenwerh,Nightmare Frontier.We can see that most of the worst areas are in end-game.İ don't think that Byrgenwerh is good,it is not fun and it is just a path to the one of the best places of the game.(İt is Yahargul,the Unseen Village.Mid game bosses are not fun,just bad,annoying,boring.But early game bosses,Vicar Amelia,Gascoigne,Cleric beast Are the bests.Weapons are good but not enough.There are not many spells in the game.Chalice dungeons are good and fun.You must play.Npc's are good and game is fun.YES,there are bad bosses but there are very good bosses too.(Amygdala,Watchers, Gascoigne ,Gehrman and more)%100 of the dungeons are fun and dungeon bosses are very good.As result,İ Loved this game.You must play.



    Pros
    Good story
    Gameplay is good Bosses are good and hard

    Cons
    Some of the areas are bad
    There aren't very good weapons
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  6. Jan 27, 2022
    10
    Just the best game ever made. On your first playthrough you can farm enemies for upgraded your level and make bosses easier so the game isnt really hard. The first time is perfect, discovering all the game is the best experience of gaming I ever had. The next playhrough is just calm and rushing all the boss, you feel safe in the world of yarnham
  7. Jan 25, 2022
    10
    Absolute perfection. What else needs to be said. No game stands above Bloodborne
  8. Jan 23, 2022
    10
    It's in my top 5 list of the best games of my life. Attention with details and the lore is fascinating. Gameplay is better than DS imo and difficulty is fair, even if you didn't play DS games or don't like them give it a shot.
    Shame Sony abandoned this game a truly masterpiece, locked behind 30fps old ps4 console
  9. Jan 21, 2022
    2
    it's generally too hard, i really wanted to enjoy this but there is generally too many flaws and the most overrated game ive ever seen. 6-7/10 at most, but im giving it a 2 to even out, because people that gives this game a 0 are idiots, because that is what you should give a game if it wont load up, otherwise at least 1/10.
  10. Jan 17, 2022
    10
    one of the best games I've ever played one of the best games I've ever played
  11. Nov 14, 2021
    10
    Master piece, one of the best games in all time. One game that inspired to buy a PS4
  12. Jan 15, 2022
    10
    One of the best games out there! It as all, good soundtracks, good gameplay, good boss fights and a wonderful lore!
  13. Jan 13, 2022
    10
    Masterpiece. Combat system is amazing . Story and lore is great. Difficulty is great too !
  14. Jan 11, 2022
    10
    One of the best games of 2010's, a visit card of 7-th generation consoles and just a cult phenomenon.
    World, lore, design, gameplay - everything is perfect. Probably the only problem is 30 FPS lock, which why sometimes game fells not enough responsible. Still I strongly recommend this to everyone, not scared by a little challenge.
  15. Jan 11, 2022
    10
    El sistema de combate más frenético y ágil de la saga souls, un diseño estilo gótico espectacular, una jugabilidad brutal y un diseño de niveles perfecto y muy desafiante. Sin duda, uno de los 3 mejores juegos de su generación. Dudé entre un 9 y un 10 por culpa de que hay muchos jefes de la historia principal que son demasiado fáciles, pero los jefes del DLC así como algunos otrosEl sistema de combate más frenético y ágil de la saga souls, un diseño estilo gótico espectacular, una jugabilidad brutal y un diseño de niveles perfecto y muy desafiante. Sin duda, uno de los 3 mejores juegos de su generación. Dudé entre un 9 y un 10 por culpa de que hay muchos jefes de la historia principal que son demasiado fáciles, pero los jefes del DLC así como algunos otros opcionales me obligan a ponerle un 10. Un must-play de manual. Duración aproximada: 40 horas (55 con el DLC) Expand
  16. Jan 11, 2022
    10
    Very good ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
  17. Jan 9, 2022
    10
    Best souls games to date. Super fun. Must play if you're PS4/PS5 owner. Doesn't matter if you've tried other souls games before. Play this instead
  18. Jan 7, 2022
    8
    [RU]
    Отличная игра, в которую хочется переигрывать! Много интересных босов, захватывающая атмосфера и идеально отточенный геймплей. Из минусов естественно скрытый сюжет, о котором хочется узнать больше (и не через описание предметов), ну и немного технических проблем, которые игрок использует в свою же пользу, что немного ламает игру
    [RU]
    Отличная игра, в которую хочется переигрывать! Много интересных босов, захватывающая атмосфера и идеально отточенный геймплей. Из минусов естественно скрытый сюжет, о котором хочется узнать больше (и не через описание предметов), ну и немного технических проблем, которые игрок использует в свою же пользу, что немного ламает игру
  19. Jan 7, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Esse jogo é único e incrível do jeito que ele é, não há nada que eu acrescentaria para esse jogo caso fosse o desenvolvedor. Uma lore digna de obra-prima, com uma jogabilidade viciante e fluída, bastante variado de inimigos, armas, cenários, combates e até mesmo chefes, onde a trilha sonora de cada chefe te fazem entrar no clima da caçada, como por exemplo, a grandiosa trilha sonora da Fera Clerical, é simplesmente épica. O único detalhe que deixaram de lado nesse jogo foram os gráficos e texturas, parece um jogo antigo de início da geração PS3, mas ainda assim, ao jogar e platinar, esqueci com o tempo que esse jogo é feio por conta da sua bela direção de arte! Expand
  20. Jan 6, 2022
    10
    An absolute masterpiece, from the writing, to the graphics, it's some of the best
  21. Jan 4, 2022
    10
    Just incredible. Had never heard of it before it came on PS5 as a free game with PS Plus (I skipped the PS4/XB1 console generation entirely). Wow. Totally blown away. Atmosphere, difficulty, mechanics, lore. It's emotional.
  22. Jan 3, 2022
    10
    These games have two major problems - 20fps and PS4 poor optimization.But it is worth to play
  23. Dec 29, 2021
    8
    Un souls diferente, de inicio sentí lo mismo de cuando jugué dark souls pero creo que le faltó un poco más para superar a su antecesor
  24. Dec 25, 2021
    10
    Sublime la mejor obra de hidetaka Miyazaki. Sin lugar a dudas es una lastima que sony no permita un remake o un remaster gratis
  25. Dec 20, 2021
    10
    The best game I've ever played.
    +Great movement and gameplay mechanics
    +Great soundtrack
    +Extremely immersive atmosphere
    -Held back by the PS4 limitations.
  26. Dec 20, 2021
    9
    Очень атмосферная игра. Затер до дыр.
    DLC еще не проходил, так как потерял свои сохранения.
    9 из 10 заслужено. Если бы смогли доработать Чаши, то поставил бы 10
  27. Dec 18, 2021
    10
    лучшая игра в своём жанре, кто бы что не говорил. искрене жу продолжения вот уже 6 лет
  28. Dec 17, 2021
    10
    10/10. This is the best game I played on PS. I'm not a big fan of Souls game. I played Dark Sours 3 before but was never into it. I thought I would dislike Bloodborne but I was wrong.
    Though it looks like a Souls game, the gameplay is quite different. The combat is generally faster in Bloodborne. The gun + melee gameplay is much more enjoyable than the shield + weapon system in Dark Souls
    10/10. This is the best game I played on PS. I'm not a big fan of Souls game. I played Dark Sours 3 before but was never into it. I thought I would dislike Bloodborne but I was wrong.
    Though it looks like a Souls game, the gameplay is quite different. The combat is generally faster in Bloodborne. The gun + melee gameplay is much more enjoyable than the shield + weapon system in Dark Souls series in my opinion. Using your gun to parry an enemy is very satisfying. The lore is good as usual. I mean it's made by FromSoftware, certainly with a good story. Very good map design. The music is good. What else?
    I cannot think of many disadvantages. Probably there is one thing I dislike. The story itself is too simple. I'm not talking about the lore but the story. The story our players experience. For example, the NPCs you saved barely contribute to the story. A little disappointed.
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  29. Dec 12, 2021
    9
    First souls like gamee that I played and loved! Very nice gameplay and the levels are extremely well done! The game design is amazing! I already bought Dark Souls 3 to get addicted ahaha
  30. Dec 11, 2021
    10
    When I was really into Dark Souls, but this now my go-to game. Its fun, engaging and hard to play if you are bad at these kind of games like me.
  31. Dec 11, 2021
    10
    Juego extremadamente adictivo juego roba tiempo recomendado , si te quieres llevar una buena experiencia
  32. Dec 10, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is a masterpiece. Why? Because there is a lore that still give me goosepumbs and the best mecanics of all games. If you are bad at game you probably go insane but if you dont want to go insane git gud. There is so much bosses and all of them are unique. Especially hunter duellos like Gehrman (last boss of main game) Lady Maria and Father Gascoine they are epic boss fights Expand
  33. Dec 10, 2021
    10
    Hands down my favourite From Software game (and simply my favourite game of all time).
    Challenge, lore, atmosphere - all is so neat.
    Everytime is a pleasure to return to Yahrnam.
    Oh, and chalice dungeons too :)
  34. Dec 10, 2021
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Juego con tremendas c4g4d4s y aburrido a más no poder Zzzzzzzzzzzzz a puro mong0lic0 le gusta Osea a puro fan de play station Expand
  35. Dec 7, 2021
    10
    An experience not so easily forgotten after finishing it. Such a great action game.
  36. Dec 5, 2021
    0
    Very bad i played this game and IT was very laggy and glitchy. Ive tried everything to fix it. Nothing worked
  37. Dec 4, 2021
    9
    Bloodborne is a game that surprised me and that I appreciated a lot. First, I was expecting a tedious and frustrating game because of its difficulty. The truth is...yes this game is very challenging but it never felt too tedious. The gameplay is really smooth, fun and engaging so I didn't mind restarting from the checkpoints and do again the same levels after I died.
    Bloodborne is around
    Bloodborne is a game that surprised me and that I appreciated a lot. First, I was expecting a tedious and frustrating game because of its difficulty. The truth is...yes this game is very challenging but it never felt too tedious. The gameplay is really smooth, fun and engaging so I didn't mind restarting from the checkpoints and do again the same levels after I died.
    Bloodborne is around a 35 hours game if you go for the main story. There are a lot of optional areas and the game doesn't hold your hand, so there are good chances that they won't be discovered by the player.
    My only complaint is the fact that we lose the blood vials we used when we die. If you play like me, it can mean going to previous levels and grind items and blood echoes before retying the actual level. It felt a bit tedious sometimes, especially when I was stuck to a difficult boss.
    Graphic-wise, it is really top notch and they crafted a really interesting and unique world. I give it 9,2/10.
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  38. Dec 3, 2021
    10
    The best of the Souls games. Easy to play, difficult to master, thrilling to complete.
  39. Dec 2, 2021
    10
    6 years has passed and Bloodborne is still one of the BEST game i have ever played !
  40. Nov 30, 2021
    10
    Hidetaka Miyazaki's Masterpiece. Do yourself a favor: play it and you will never be the same again
  41. Nov 28, 2021
    10
    Greatest game ive ever played. The combat systhem is very fun, the atmosphere is great and the Story, when you understand it, is realy well written.
  42. Nov 27, 2021
    10
    i cant find anything bad about this game. it is one of my favorite games ever. i also just love the syle and story is sick. yeeeeees theres a lot of hours to set in this game with a good challenge too.
  43. Nov 22, 2021
    10
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  44. Nov 21, 2021
    10
    Simply the best soulsborne experience to date, brutal difficulty, intriguing & rewarding lore - and fast paced gameplay that keeps you coming back for more. A must play for any gluttons of pain or those who welcome a challenge
  45. Nov 20, 2021
    10
    A difficult game at the beginning but so addictive in the following...........perfect perfect perfect
  46. Nov 18, 2021
    10
    I don't think there will ever be a game where I am as immersed as I was in this one. I wanted to know everything, to discover all while always having this feeling of dread. I had seen the game before, I had seen my partner play it, heck I had even beaten one or two bosses, but playing through it, from start to finish, was one of the best joys I've had with this industry, especially in aI don't think there will ever be a game where I am as immersed as I was in this one. I wanted to know everything, to discover all while always having this feeling of dread. I had seen the game before, I had seen my partner play it, heck I had even beaten one or two bosses, but playing through it, from start to finish, was one of the best joys I've had with this industry, especially in a long time. I don't remember feeling this good about a game since TW3 Blood & Wine.

    Everything is on point, and even if the gameplay is a bit dated, it's still better than the other ones made by the same company. Japan Studio really pulled off a great universe here, and it makes me wonder how much better From Software would be if they actually had a good narrative and art direction as Bloodborne did.

    It's a must play, the game works flawlessly, you can see it was tailored for the PS4, nothing is lacking, and there's also no excuse for those that say they're not good at games. There's an EXP exploit, use it and enjoy one of the best worlds, most immersive universes I've ever touched.
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  47. Nov 15, 2021
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. esse sim é um lixo completo, muito lento, devagar demais, o personagem parece estar bebado, inimigos genericos e sem graça, cenarios parados e sem movimentação, somente fanaticos da sonia para achar alguma coisa nesse estrume dos games, zero ainda é muito, o melhor exemplo dos ex exclusivos da sonia , chatos , lentos, massantes, enfadonhos, historias manjadas, personagens bocas abertas, enfim que BÓSTA !! Expand
  48. Nov 14, 2021
    10
    Fear the old blood
    Fear the old blood
    Fear the old blood
    Fear the old blood
    Fear the old blood
  49. Nov 14, 2021
    9
    advantages:
    -lore
    -dark setting
    -fandom
    -classic souls "die and retry" mechanic

    disvantages:
    -non stable fps: fps downs in some locations
    -pure mutliplayer
    -there is no magic build
  50. Nov 13, 2021
    10
    The BEST ever PS4 only game. Everyone with a PS4 should play this game. Enjoy the Victoria Fantasy!
  51. Nov 12, 2021
    10
    This game cryies for a PS5 version. The very best game i've ever played on the PS4 and maybe even in my life. It's just insane how From Software can produce such incredible things like this. This game has absolutely no negative aspect (apart from the wasted potential it can achieve by having a 60 fps higher resolution version). Perfect
  52. Nov 12, 2021
    9
    Es una obra maestra, no hay más, un salto importante en los Souls Like, que gozada.
  53. Nov 11, 2021
    5
    Бесконечный фарм, после каждой смерти, из за этого становится скучный геймплей. Какой идиот создавал эту камеру!? И нахуя было добавлять эти ебаные чаши!? Однообразные, скучные, запутанные, чаши просто отбивают желание игратьБесконечный фарм, после каждой смерти, из за этого становится скучный геймплей. Какой идиот создавал эту камеру!? И нахуя было добавлять эти ебаные чаши!? Однообразные, скучные, запутанные, чаши просто отбивают желание играть
  54. Nov 8, 2021
    10
    take it from 13 year old
    get 10 of this game its dope not waste of money but i think the first hour of the game is bad
    (tip : if y have ps plus on playstation 5 y have the game )
  55. Nov 5, 2021
    10
    Do I need to even explain my rating? It's a goddamn masterpiece is what this is.
  56. Nov 5, 2021
    9
    Falo como um simplório homem com experiência que obviamente preferia ser uma criança castrada e reclamona.
  57. Oct 30, 2021
    10
    One of the best Games known to mankind.
    From Software is a safe heaven for the Gaming community.
    Especially in times where big Developers dissapiont us with theyr fraudulent intent.
    Praise the sun!
  58. Oct 29, 2021
    10
    this and sekiro are the best games well sekiro have a terrible character design and its single player witch makes feel the main character bad design a lot but bloodborne is not ,have a beautiful design on the main character and its customisable too and pls BRING IT TO STEAM PC!!!!
  59. Oct 28, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Excelente juego lo he pasado 6 Años después de su salida y no ha decepcionado en ningún momento Expand
  60. Oct 27, 2021
    10
    Best souls game ever. The level design and the atmosphere and boss battles and pretty much everything about Bloodborne is GREAT. DLC is great too. People, buy, play and enjoy this masterpiece.
  61. Oct 24, 2021
    0
    Отсутствует полная русская локализация. Нет озвучки!
  62. Oct 19, 2021
    10
    This game came out over 6 years ago, and I only started playing it last week. So far I've killed 4-5 bosses and am nowhere near finishing, but I can without a doubt say this is the most engaging, frustrating, brutal and soul destroying game I've ever played. You cannot just rush in and kill things unwittingly. It's a game where risk vs reward is off the charts, where you simply cannotThis game came out over 6 years ago, and I only started playing it last week. So far I've killed 4-5 bosses and am nowhere near finishing, but I can without a doubt say this is the most engaging, frustrating, brutal and soul destroying game I've ever played. You cannot just rush in and kill things unwittingly. It's a game where risk vs reward is off the charts, where you simply cannot afford to be complacent of cocky at any time, especially if there are hordes of enemies running at you, or during intense boss fights or you will be punished.

    When you die after a long run without reaching the insanely sparse 'save points', the game makes you want the earth to open up and swallow you. It's a painful experience but when you make it through, it's an overwhelming sense of catharsis and relief after a gut wrenching period.

    The atmosphere is also unbelievable, and it ties in beautifully with the unsettling gothic surroundings. You will jump out of your skin on several occasions when the game tricks you into thinking you're safe, but you seldom are.

    This game is free with PS Plus. I was in the middle of playing finishing my Mass Effect 3 playthrough when this interrupted it and the controller has been fused to my hand since. Get this game without hesitation.
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  63. Oct 17, 2021
    10
    Absolutely stunning !! This game is an absolute MUST have PS4 exclusive. Graphics are nice and the atmosphere is kinda vague, eerie and sometimes just horrifying. The better game of the better console.
  64. Oct 16, 2021
    10
    Bloodborne is such an excellent game. it's so underrated by critics it deserves a Metascore of 96 in my opinion. bloodborne is Miyazaki's magnum opus. it perfects the souls formula and offers a delicious gothic action phenomenon. Bloodborne's gameplay is some of the best of the last generations it gets rid of some of the annoying aspects and traits of the souls genre and offers a veryBloodborne is such an excellent game. it's so underrated by critics it deserves a Metascore of 96 in my opinion. bloodborne is Miyazaki's magnum opus. it perfects the souls formula and offers a delicious gothic action phenomenon. Bloodborne's gameplay is some of the best of the last generations it gets rid of some of the annoying aspects and traits of the souls genre and offers a very balanced, tight and fluid gameplay. the lore is not as good as the other souls games but the worst in the souls borne is still great. The music just as always shines and the art and level design are the best that I've seen in any RPG for a long time. bloodborne is a haunting experience from the last generation that every gamer, souls fan or PlayStation owner should give it a try at least once. Expand
  65. Oct 13, 2021
    10
    Before I begin this review, I must disclose that I am completely biased. Bloodborne is my favorite game of all time, bar none, and even if it has a few minor flaws, everything else is so ingeniously designed that I will still rate it higher than games with less objective flaws, such as DOOM 2016, Half-Life 2, Celeste or Dragon Quest XI S.

    Bloodborne is Hidetaka Miyazaki's Magnum Opus.
    Before I begin this review, I must disclose that I am completely biased. Bloodborne is my favorite game of all time, bar none, and even if it has a few minor flaws, everything else is so ingeniously designed that I will still rate it higher than games with less objective flaws, such as DOOM 2016, Half-Life 2, Celeste or Dragon Quest XI S.

    Bloodborne is Hidetaka Miyazaki's Magnum Opus. Dark Souls may be his most famous title, but his best, even according to him, is Bloodborne. The game is a masterpiece of gameplay, level design, worldbuilding and story (as long as you bother to actually decipher it). It begins with a classic gothic horror setting, placing you right in the middle of a Victorian-era city gone to hell, and expects you to fight, die and kill to hopefully make it out of there, all while getting vague hints as to what exactly is going on. You're given minimal instruction, a couple weapons and told to go out and kill things.

    Bloodborne is not easy. It is possibly the most difficult of the Souls series, but also the least unfair overall. Bloodborne pushes you to play more aggressively, rather than suggesting a more defensive style that was popular in Dark Souls, with both a faster dodge, faster weapons, a complete lack of a shield and a rally mechanic that allows you to restore your health for a short time by hitting enemies after you took damage. However, this does nor mean you get to be blindly aggressive or a button masher, because every action you take is a commitment; it cannot be canceled. In most hack and slash games, you can cancel into a roll from mid-swing and perform the roll without punishment. That is not so in Bloodborne, or any of the Souls games. If you swing, you must complete that swing before you can dodge. So long as you understand that and are careful with your attacks, you will perform far better in this game.

    The level design is phenomenal. There are very few checkpoints, but every area has at least one shortcut that wraps back around to one checkpoint or another in a way that feels incredibly intelligent. It feels like an epiphany every time one is discovered. Some of these lead back to areas you were in hours ago, and nearly everything is interconnected in some fashion. Enemy placement is brutal, but well-designed, so as to teach you where enemies like to be and to keep you on your toes. Every inch of this game is a learning moment, and there's always something new around the corner.

    The bosses in this game are absolutely ridiculous. Nearly all of them feel like a monumental challenge, but in a way that feels conquerable once you learn their move set and patterns. Nearly all of them will punish defensive play, such as backpedaling, with large, lunging attacks, so you have to use the invincibility frames of your dodge to properly time slipping through their attacks to punish them. There are about three bosses that don't feel all that great to fight (Witches of Hemwick is hide and seek, Rom is a minion-based boss with hard-hitting magic to watch out for, and Micolash is a massive game of chase, followed by an uninteresting fight until the second half, where he has a move that can kill you in one hit), but the other fourteen bosses, not including DLC, are all phenomenal, and have their own ways of being beaten most efficiently.

    The story is often heavily talked about by people much more knowledgeable than I, so I will not discuss it too far, but I will say this: not only is Bloodborne a beautiful reimagining of the works of Stoker and Lovecraft, its tales are written better than both of the original authors, while also perfectly inversing the classic Hero's Journey tale. It is truly a treat, and is one of the best horror games ever made from a story standpoint.

    The DLC is the best twenty dollars you will ever spend. I will say nothing more; if you buy this game, get the DLC. It is everything good about Bloodborne distilled and concentrated. It is also significantly harder than the main game.

    There are a few flaws in the game, being the run mechanic not allowing you to cancel into a dodge, instead making you jump (and with the counter hit mechanic, where you get punished for dodging incorrectly, a jump counts as a dodge without the invincibility frames and you will take double damage), the frame drops at some of the more graphically intense moments (this does not happen on PlayStation 5), and Micolash and Laurence's boss fights (Laurence is an entirely optional DLC fight, so he can be avoided), but these are overall minor flaws and most can be avoided. The Chalice Dungeons could also be considered flawed, but I still like them, because it is more Bloodborne content, and they're also entirely optional.

    Bloodborne may not be a perfect game, but it has very few flaws, and its many strengths are so powerful that I could never rate it anything less than a ten. This is my favorite game ever made, and I cannot recommend it highly enough.
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  66. Oct 13, 2021
    10
    amazing game. I have sunk hundreds of hours over the years. I hope one day they make a sequel
  67. Oct 12, 2021
    10
    Wonderful and perfect game made from Miyazaki and Fromsoftware( Sony just pay this game but was not their idea, sony just can make ''movies'' and games with a poor gameplay)
    So this perfect goldpiece borned from the Mastermind Miyazaki is the reason you must buy a P4 , forget Horizon , The last of us and that of poor rookie and casuals games... just focus in this masterpiece please.
    Wonderful and perfect game made from Miyazaki and Fromsoftware( Sony just pay this game but was not their idea, sony just can make ''movies'' and games with a poor gameplay)
    So this perfect goldpiece borned from the Mastermind Miyazaki is the reason you must buy a P4 , forget Horizon , The last of us and that of poor rookie and casuals games... just focus in this masterpiece please.
    Amazing level design, enemies and the idea that came from Lovecraft stories and monster blew my mind.
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  68. Oct 9, 2021
    10
    this game is already one of the greatest classics ever created in the gaming industry and deserves all respect
  69. Oct 8, 2021
    10
    One of the best games of all time... Bloodborne is the only reason to even own a PS4! 100% facts!
  70. Oct 6, 2021
    10
    I've always been a fan of souls-like games, but I think that Bloodborne is different from the rest of the souls series. Sure, it's made by the same company who made the Souls series, but It's got a special charm to it. One of my favorite things about this game is the atmosphere. There are so many areas and enemies and even items that give you this unnerving feeling. The soundtrack for thisI've always been a fan of souls-like games, but I think that Bloodborne is different from the rest of the souls series. Sure, it's made by the same company who made the Souls series, but It's got a special charm to it. One of my favorite things about this game is the atmosphere. There are so many areas and enemies and even items that give you this unnerving feeling. The soundtrack for this game is also incredible and ranges from epic battle music to creepy music for a cultish town. The obvious draw about these games though is the gameplay and Bloodborne does not disappoint in that department. It's much more fast-paced and rewards more aggressive playstyles and fast reaction time. Another thing that's important to mention is that instead of having what are essentially a few different kinds of weapons with different levels of power, Bloodborne has a variety of weapons that can make your approach to fights significantly different, from a simple saw or axe to a giant chainsaw pizza cutter or a curved sword that can transform into a bow. It's also cool that they have some of my favorite bosses of all time. If you're looking for a challenging game with a great atmosphere and superb gameplay, I can't recommend this game enough. Expand
  71. Oct 1, 2021
    10
    Never been fan of Souls games, but this one is different. True, atmospheric, hardcore!
  72. Sep 29, 2021
    10
    The game is my all time favorite!
    It is beautiful
    It has an interesting storyline
    It is a challenge
    It is very replayable
    The only disadvantage is that it is not ported to PC
  73. Sep 26, 2021
    10
    12/10 одна из лучших игры на PlayStation, атмосфера на высоком уровне, геймплей боя очень хороший, музыка атмосферная, нагоняет жути.
  74. Sep 23, 2021
    9
    Bloodborne is an adrenaline-packed adventure that plunges you into the depths of Yharnam's blood-soaked streets. A newcomer to Yharnam, you start out mindlessly hunting and slaughtering beasts, but before long you'll find yourself intrigued by the mysterious secrets behind the city's fall into ruin and of the discovery that there may be greater forces at work...
  75. Sep 16, 2021
    0
    Never played any From software games and this one was my first one. I don’t understand the hype around this game. What i dislike is terrible graphics, design and aesthetics. Characters looks as it was drawn by design school student. Animation also doesn’t impress. Antialiasing is just terrible and cause eyes bleeding. Yes it is difficult but difficult not like sekiro where you need toNever played any From software games and this one was my first one. I don’t understand the hype around this game. What i dislike is terrible graphics, design and aesthetics. Characters looks as it was drawn by design school student. Animation also doesn’t impress. Antialiasing is just terrible and cause eyes bleeding. Yes it is difficult but difficult not like sekiro where you need to learn and comprehend consistent controlling system to master the game and enjoy it. It is difficult like some resident evil games where you struggle with controls and game owns you just because its controlling is bad and you cant do nothing about it. I mean inconsistent hit-boxes, teleporting of enemies towards you, surfaces clipping etc. And if compare it to sekiro which worth struggle because game is beautiful and completion stages of it opens something new and beautiful. But here in bloodborne there are nothing interesting to open except new areas with terrible design. But sekiro is good so i guess bloodborne was required step to acheive what they achieved now Expand
  76. Sep 16, 2021
    10
    Like Dark Souls, Bloodborne grows a feeling to discover every possibility you can do. It's a unique and amazing experience.
  77. Sep 16, 2021
    10
    Excellent gameplay, level and enemy design. The setting and atmosphere are a favorite of mine. From a graphics standpoint this game looks great even for a 2015 title, the music is outstanding. The only unfortunate part about this game is that it runs in 30fps. We deserve a perfomance patch so we can at least play this in 60fps minimmum. Performance issues aside, this is a true masterpiece.
  78. Sep 16, 2021
    9
    Bloodborne is an absolute treat. Amazing game that scared the hell out ofme very often. I do hope a sequel can happen.
    The world is incredibly rich and the variety of enemies is incredible. The beauty of the world is nothing short of amazing. A true must play for those hwo enjoy the genre. I highly recommend it.
  79. Sep 15, 2021
    10
    True masterpiece. Perfection. One of the best Games of all time. World design, attention to environmental details and exploration are addicting!
  80. Sep 15, 2021
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. ok BloodBorne is my first souls game (Okay I played 3 hours in sekiro) But I do not consider it.
    Let's get down to business
    this game so good the booses fantastic (Except from "The One Reborn" and Michaels Host Of Nightmare"
    that is this game is amazing
    It is highly recommended :)
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  81. Sep 13, 2021
    10
    Unfortunately I postponed this game for a long time because I thought I was too bad to play it. Well, now, I am going to ng+ and I aboslutely love this game. Great atmosphere, combat, visual style, lore, weapons, characters. It's very addicting. My first From Software game, and I'm curious about the others.
  82. Sep 11, 2021
    10
    Ну это самая лучшая игра в мире, никакой ведьмак 3, нью вегас, ме2 и т.д. и т.п. не могут быть лучше этого шедевра среди шедевров. Одна из немногих игр (экшн, рпг), в которой разрабы не забили на геймлпей. Эта игра достойна 10/10 юзерскора. Пусть игра и легче своих сестёр - тёмных душ (кроме DLC, в котором обитает самый сложный босс всех соулсборнов), атмосфера и зрелищность в бладборне наНу это самая лучшая игра в мире, никакой ведьмак 3, нью вегас, ме2 и т.д. и т.п. не могут быть лучше этого шедевра среди шедевров. Одна из немногих игр (экшн, рпг), в которой разрабы не забили на геймлпей. Эта игра достойна 10/10 юзерскора. Пусть игра и легче своих сестёр - тёмных душ (кроме DLC, в котором обитает самый сложный босс всех соулсборнов), атмосфера и зрелищность в бладборне на уровень выше. Несколько десятков часов концентрированной годноты. Божественные саундтреки. Крутые персы, локации. Если покопаться в лоре, то тоже очень интересно. Сюжет, на самом деле, присутствует и, хоть он скрыт, он намного интереснее сюжета почти любой из игр. Огромное количество противников. Оригинальные боссы, у каждого есть своё слабое место. Единственный минус - Чаши и их Подземелья. В общем, люди, поигравшие в бладборн, делятся на два типа: 1) Прошли игру и ставят ей 9-10 баллов. 2) Дошли максимум до Чудовища-Кровоглота, сдались, и пошли лить сопли в виде низких оценок, именно из-за таких, кстати, у игры столь незаслуженно низкий юзерскор. Expand
  83. Sep 7, 2021
    9
    It's the best in terms of gameplay. Its unique bizarre and gloomy atmosphere is addictive.
  84. Sep 6, 2021
    9
    This is my favorite of all of Fromsoft's games. The lore is deep yet vague. The gameplay is deep, yet simpleish. The bosses are the best in gaming history. The game is hard, you WILL die many, many times. But nothing is as good as when you kill a boss after it killed you a dozen times. The world is almost as interconnected as dark souls 1, while the graphics haven't aged as well as I wouldThis is my favorite of all of Fromsoft's games. The lore is deep yet vague. The gameplay is deep, yet simpleish. The bosses are the best in gaming history. The game is hard, you WILL die many, many times. But nothing is as good as when you kill a boss after it killed you a dozen times. The world is almost as interconnected as dark souls 1, while the graphics haven't aged as well as I would like. One of my top 5 of all time Expand
  85. Sep 5, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Despite taking me about a year to muster up the courage to see it through to its end, Bloodborne is one of my favourite games ever made.

    I've always admired the Souls games from afar, too scared to pick them up lest I waste my money and hit a wall 2 hours in, but when Bloodborne became free on PS+ I took the opportunity and started playing. What you'll notice about that story is that Bloodborne released on PS+ in 2018... it took me 4 goddamn years to get to the end of this game, not because I was stuck, I breezed through a lot of the game, I was just too bloody intimidated every time I beat a boss to keep going. I think its atmosphere is something Bloodborne excels at, it's creepy, hopeless, oppressive, but it also empowers you, you are a hunter, and the bosses are referred to as your "prey" it makes you want to overcome every challenge. The game overall is far more aggressive than it's shield loving older brother, you're given a shield, but the game tells you it's not a common tool for a hunter, it discourages you, it wants you to equip that Pistol, it wants you to be fast and aggressive, not cower behind a shield and wait, but to strike first, and you're rewarded for it via the games Regain System, allowing you to get back any lost health through attacking, if you manage to hit the enemy back in the few seconds you're given to do so after taking damage, you replenish your health. Then there's the Visceral Attack, similarly to the Repost in Dark Souls, you must wait for the enemy to just about start attacking, but instead of using a shield, you shoot them, this allows you to get in a massively effective hit by ramming your hand inside their chest and ripping it back out, it's wonderfully brutal and can make the difference between a lose and a victory, especially in the boss fights where it's usable.

    The games story is an minimalist as you'd expect from FromSoft, you're given a vague goal, this time it's to "just go kill a few beasts" that's it, no "go ring two bells" no "keep the flame lit" just... go kill monsters. Of course where these games shine is their lore, and boy... is there lore. To summarize it in a short, probably false way; Long ago there were The Great Ones, think H.P Lovecrafts Great Old Ones, but they all transcended, and humanity took their place in the world, but humanity, particularly the Byrgenwerth scholars discovered the tombs of the The Great Ones, and through the knowledge the attained, discovered too ways to lift humanity higher, The Blood and Insight, a group splitting off from the Church because they believed The Blood was evil and that Insight was the way to communicate with The Great Ones, which it WAS, the Blood turned people into monsters, particularly clerics, as we see with The Cleric Beast, and general members of the church, like Father Gascoigne, who was a Hunter with the church, and now that the world is roamed by blood thirsty beasts and Great Ones, you The Good Hunter, must kill as many as you can until the sun rises and the hunt ends... didya get all that? Well it doesn't matter, at the end of the day it's "ya kill sh*t" until "ya killed all the sh*t" and it's pretty great.

    Bloodborne stand out to me, even among the Souls games, mainly for its aesthetic, the Victorian Scenery slowly morphing into Lovecraftian Horror as the game goes on, when you kill Rom and start the Blood Moon, making the real horror visible, revealing the Amygdala, terrifying, huge arachnid-like creatures with giant bulbous heads full of eyes and tentacles at their mouths, but the scariest thing about them? Save for three, they just... watch you... not attacking, not acting in violence, just observing, as if perplexed by your ability, you can see them, yet you stand steadfast, ready to continue the hunt. And yes, you do get to fight one in an optional boss fight, and no, it's not hard, not at all, it goes down like a b*tch, still looks cool though.

    You do fight a couple great ones actually, most optional, but one I do want to talk about is The Moon Presence, the true final boss, she's the one who created the Hunters Dream, entrapped Gehrman, and after you kill him, intends to the same to you, but with your Insight from consuming three umbilical cords, you're able to resist, and fight back, killing the nightmare and being reborn as a Great One, finally, able to stop the hunt, for Djura who knows what the hunt really is and opposes it, for Eileen, tasked eternally with killing comrades too far gone, for the people ravaged by blood and transformed, and for Gehrman, finally freed from his never-ending dream, you can end it all, usher in a new age, a new childhood for humanity, without need for hunters, will you? or will you resign yourself to the fleeting sunset? or fall short and take Gehrman's place? Farewell good hunters, may you find your worth in the waking world.
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  86. Sep 3, 2021
    10
    Super ultra worth it it's just brilliant game dude it is amazing bro really
  87. Sep 3, 2021
    10
    Lovecraft's horror is done right in this game.

    This game don't hold your hand, it's rips it's off and then beat you to death with it.

    Only thing you can do is push forward and die many times and slowly lose your humanity.
  88. Aug 28, 2021
    10
    The best PS4 game BY FAR. It is truely a masterpiece and even though RPG elements are a bit inferior to Dark Souls, the art style, difficulty and gameplay are far superior. The DLC is worth every penny and the bosses are brutal. Ludwig is IMO the most difficult in the Souls-Borne series, especially in NG+.
  89. Aug 27, 2021
    10
    Best playstation exclusive by far and arguably the best souls like game. Highly recommend.
  90. Aug 26, 2021
    9
    Bloodborne is fantastic but not without its flaws. BB was the first game I played on PS4 and may be the last I Replay as I retire the near the end of its life console.

    My first Fromsoft game was Dark souls and from sequels to successors I know that I will never have an that first experience again. Comparing BB to DS is almost Impossible not to do and after that first experience
    Bloodborne is fantastic but not without its flaws. BB was the first game I played on PS4 and may be the last I Replay as I retire the near the end of its life console.

    My first Fromsoft game was Dark souls and from sequels to successors I know that I will never have an that first experience again. Comparing BB to DS is almost Impossible not to do and after that first experience subsequent games with similar Games will always feel easier. After one souls game I Was clued into how I should approach enemies and bosses. overall I think DS will Hold the place in my Heart Over BB. Not because BB is worse in any way. Just that my first experience with this type of game can't be recreated.
    However Bloodborne is not a game I played for its difficulty. I could not care less whether it is harder or easier than dark souls. I feel this argument is like comparing a soccer ball to a basket ball than saying you can't enjoy one sport over the other because of how the ball bounces.

    What I enjoy In BB and what makes me want to replay it time and again is the dark Victorian era world/stylisation, enemy variety/designs, exploration of the unique weapons and items (whether the RPG elements have been dumbed down from DS or not, I don't really care). This is a good example of one of the best visual experiences I have witnessed in a video game.

    One of the biggest problems for me is the healing system. while having a timeframe to get health back after being hit suits this games faster pace and aggressive combat.
    I have never liked the blood vials. The 'chug and run' nature of its use detracts a lot from the combat as almost all enemies are primed to chase and pressure players limiting options and approaches to the gameplay. Limited options in combat make it feel more repetitive and the combat feels cheaper overall to me. Enemy variety alleviates this to some degree but the problem is ever present in the game.

    A great game I will play again.
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  91. Aug 26, 2021
    9
    Besides the technicial problems with the frame rate its a masterpeice, with a 60fps patch PS5 or a PC version it would be a perfect 10/10
  92. Aug 25, 2021
    10
    i loved this game so much, it changed my way on seeing the souls saga, i never thought i would love so much an almost masochistic game, the soundtrack drive me nuts, the gameplay is overflowingly good, i will never forget how much i loved it
  93. Aug 23, 2021
    9
    Um dos melhores games da geração sem sombra de dúvidas. Única coisa que peça é o sistema de invocação e faltou um pouco de otimização mas isso não tira o brilho do Jogo
  94. Aug 22, 2021
    10
    Bloodborne is Best Game Ever Made!
    I hope Fromsoftwere makes a sequel. Please please please
  95. Aug 19, 2021
    9
    Já fazem anos que joguei, então vou tentar puxar da memoria.

    O jogo é simplesmente maravilhoso, com ótima jogabilidade, ambientação, gráficos e efeitos sonoros, porem a história deixa a desejar. A gameplay do jogo, mesmo sendo difícil e desafiadora, em momento nenhum eu a considerei injusta, era apenas um inimigo que eu não estava preparado para enfrentar ainda. Bloodborn esta no
    Já fazem anos que joguei, então vou tentar puxar da memoria.

    O jogo é simplesmente maravilhoso, com ótima jogabilidade, ambientação, gráficos e efeitos sonoros, porem a história deixa a desejar.

    A gameplay do jogo, mesmo sendo difícil e desafiadora, em momento nenhum eu a considerei injusta, era apenas um inimigo que eu não estava preparado para enfrentar ainda.

    Bloodborn esta no meu top 3 melhores jogos, mas nem por isso o considero perfeito. Ele só esta tão alto no meu top porque entrei de cabeça em procurar explicações e fui atrás de foruns e videos para entender melhor a história.
    A sua história básica é muito simples e mal explicada, sendo praticamente plano de fundo para o jogo. Sei que a forma padrão de contar história deles desde Demons Souls, porem não deixa de ser ruim já que apenas aqueles muito empenhados vão conseguir ter um bom entendimento sobre a história.

    Claro que assim como Demons Souls e Dark Souls, é mais do que possível jogar e se apaixonar pelo jogo, porem com esse estilo de contar história o jogo não pode ser considerado perfeito.
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  96. Aug 18, 2021
    8
    It's certainly a Souls type game. It's plenty challenging and as a dark theme. It's one of those games where you feel like you've accomplished something if you beat it.
  97. Aug 17, 2021
    10
    Um jogo que apresenta um mundo sombrio e que te desafiará a todo instante. Jogabilidade perfeita, viciante! Uma obra de arte!
  98. Aug 17, 2021
    10
    This is a masterfully crafted Lovecraftian nightmare that tests your daring and reflexes at every turn. If you've played FromSoftware games before, this iteration puts a little hiccup in the normal dodge-then-attack rhythm of combat you're probably accustomed to. Instead of encouraging a patient and watchful approach to fighting, Bloodborne rewards skillful aggression with its parry andThis is a masterfully crafted Lovecraftian nightmare that tests your daring and reflexes at every turn. If you've played FromSoftware games before, this iteration puts a little hiccup in the normal dodge-then-attack rhythm of combat you're probably accustomed to. Instead of encouraging a patient and watchful approach to fighting, Bloodborne rewards skillful aggression with its parry and rally mechanics. Both the enemy layouts and the world are deviously designed to murder you dead and the boss battles are epic with music that makes them like biblical events. Enemy designs range from terrifying to horrific as you battle all manner of hideous beasts, ruthless monsters, and mysterious Gods. Like all FromSoftware games, the rich and expansive lore is mostly told through item descriptions and dialogue rather than cutscenes. This game treats you like an adult with no hand-holding as you explore its bloody depths with your trusty weapon in hand and uncover all the dirty secrets hidden within. Let us cleanse these foul streets 10/10. Expand
  99. Aug 10, 2021
    10
    best souls game in my opinion, it has the setting the lore, the gameplay and combat. the game is different that dark souls in a good way. the combat is similar but it improves the game mechanincs and combat of the dark souls series is a way that it is more enjoyable. in dark souls and demon souls, you can hide behind a shield most of the time and that is not fun. In bloodborne, you can getbest souls game in my opinion, it has the setting the lore, the gameplay and combat. the game is different that dark souls in a good way. the combat is similar but it improves the game mechanincs and combat of the dark souls series is a way that it is more enjoyable. in dark souls and demon souls, you can hide behind a shield most of the time and that is not fun. In bloodborne, you can get the health you lost from getting hit by attacking the enemy that did damaged to you, it encourages more involved and active play. i could go on and on about the game but I'm not going to. you have to play it all the way trough to fully understand the beauty of this game. and if you don't want to play it, i strongly recommend watching lore and story videos for the game, it could get you to play the game or it could be an enjoyable time to listen and watch videos about the corrupt and brutal world of bloodborne. Expand
  100. Aug 9, 2021
    10
    el mejor juego de la generacion, buenos jefes, la mejor banda sonora de la historia, lore hermoso, buenas armas, buen dlc, para mi, el mejor dlc de miyazaki, una locura, es hermoso, lastima que no es un juego para todos, pero eso también lo hace unico. 134134123213/10 y super god
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Universal acclaim - based on 100 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 99 out of 100
  2. 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]