Bloodborne

 PlayStation 4
  • Publisher: SCEA
  • Release Date: Mar 24, 2015
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9.0

Universal acclaim- based on 13072 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 942 out of 13072
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  1. DONOSSO
    Apr 14, 2016
    10
    Die, Die n Die! I never known the Souls saga, and bloodborne is the most similar to this, but the gothic style likes me, the combat system and the epic bosses.
  2. Nappa606
    Apr 15, 2016
    10
    All of those gamers that say that it is unrelenting for people who haven't played a souls game before this, well that not an excuse because i have never played a souls game before this and i loved the game because it was challenging. So don't cry just because you suck. "get good scrub". And like one of the posts i saw on this he said he wasted 8 hours on one level well to that guy i wouldAll of those gamers that say that it is unrelenting for people who haven't played a souls game before this, well that not an excuse because i have never played a souls game before this and i loved the game because it was challenging. So don't cry just because you suck. "get good scrub". And like one of the posts i saw on this he said he wasted 8 hours on one level well to that guy i would say just give up because you obviously suck at the game and you should use your money on a game that's easy so that way you wont have to dis the game because you suck.… Expand
  3. Bjorneo
    Apr 27, 2016
    6
    Bloodborne, the kids rave about it. I got quite far into the game. At first I died every 2 minutes and it took me a while to "get it", and then it became quite exciting. The world is very coherent and artful. I would say it is a very cohesive product. But then, it does feel a little monotonous in the long run, I wished for a little more diversity in the world and gameplay, in the end IBloodborne, the kids rave about it. I got quite far into the game. At first I died every 2 minutes and it took me a while to "get it", and then it became quite exciting. The world is very coherent and artful. I would say it is a very cohesive product. But then, it does feel a little monotonous in the long run, I wished for a little more diversity in the world and gameplay, in the end I stopped caring and stopped playing. Overall good effort though for a certain type of gamer. Thanks.… Expand
  4. csprime
    May 10, 2016
    10
    Where Dark Sous games were the definition of strategy, planning and timing, Bloodborne is the definition brutality, fast attacks and adrenaline, much faster combat, much prettier graphics and even a more incomprehensible story and a lot more blood than dark souls. The enemies are nightmare looking not a cluster of knight armor like in the dark souls games. Bloodborne deserves the titleWhere Dark Sous games were the definition of strategy, planning and timing, Bloodborne is the definition brutality, fast attacks and adrenaline, much faster combat, much prettier graphics and even a more incomprehensible story and a lot more blood than dark souls. The enemies are nightmare looking not a cluster of knight armor like in the dark souls games. Bloodborne deserves the title "PS4's first masterpiece"… Expand
  5. pynous
    May 11, 2016
    10
    Não poderia dar menos que nota máxima a esse jogo épico. Não sou muito de jogar buscando troféus, mas esse eu platinei com certa facilidade pela quantidade de horas jogadas. Os gráficos são lindo, som primoroso, jogabilidade impecável e história de cair o queixo. Gostei muito e ansioso para que lancem um Bloodborne II.
  6. DreamEaglr
    Jul 9, 2018
    9
    Словами не передать, насколько эта игра хороша. В ней есть все: Челлендж игроку, великолепная работа художников и композиторов, гениальное построение локаций, огромный и бесшовный мир с множеством секретов, идеально отточенная игровая механика, сложный сюжет(что довольно неожиданно для студии FromSoft) с неожиданными поворотами и последующим выносом мозга играющего и как всегда богатыйСловами не передать, насколько эта игра хороша. В ней есть все: Челлендж игроку, великолепная работа художников и композиторов, гениальное построение локаций, огромный и бесшовный мир с множеством секретов, идеально отточенная игровая механика, сложный сюжет(что довольно неожиданно для студии FromSoft) с неожиданными поворотами и последующим выносом мозга играющего и как всегда богатый лор.

    Отдельного упоминания достойно дополнение к игре под названием:

    The Old Hunters

    Могу лишь сказать, что это самое впечатляющее дополнение к играм, которое я когда-либо видел. Само дополнение огромное и может претендовать чуть ли не на полноценную игру(особенно, если бы издателем была EA), несмотря на то что цена у него довольно таки маленькая.

    Bloodborne - огромный рывок для From Software и одна из главных игр для Playstation 4    … Expand
  7. sharq223
    Apr 16, 2017
    9
    One of best game on PS4. Bloodborne take us to the dark and creppy world. This game don't f*** with us! :D You have to learn this game, how to defeat every kind of enemy. Every time when you exploring you feel chills on the back. This is awesome.
  8. Kalyn
    Apr 16, 2017
    9
    un excelente juego,de lo mejor de ps4, no tan difícil como los dark souls pero con buena dificultad, buenos escenarios y una gran movilidad del personaje vale mucho la pena tomarse el tiempo para terminarlo completamente.
  9. AmrKassem
    Dec 1, 2017
    10
    When I first heard of Bloodborne, I said no way I am buying this game, it's simply not my thing. Then, out of boredom, an EBGames employee convinced me to buy it. At first, I was shocked by how difficult it is, but I kept coming back to it for some reason, and then I was hooked on a level I never experienced in ANY game in more than 25 years of gaming (yeah, I am old). If you missed thisWhen I first heard of Bloodborne, I said no way I am buying this game, it's simply not my thing. Then, out of boredom, an EBGames employee convinced me to buy it. At first, I was shocked by how difficult it is, but I kept coming back to it for some reason, and then I was hooked on a level I never experienced in ANY game in more than 25 years of gaming (yeah, I am old). If you missed this one, you are missing out on a gaming experience like no other.… Expand
  10. Merchant-B
    Feb 16, 2018
    10
    Best BDSM Simulator ever, thanks to Hidetaka Miyazaki and FromSoftware.
    What is better – to be born sadist, or to overcome your masochist nature through great effort?
    - Not paarthurnax -
  11. NoMoreShilling
    Sep 17, 2017
    9
    I've played every FROMSOFT Souls Game, from Demon Souls to Dark Souls 3, on all of them I have atleast 100h of Gameplay on each. Bloodborne is NOT a classical Souls-Game, the Gameplay is fundamentally different, it has the same approach of difficult enemies but the core mechanism how the game works and flows is different. Bloodborne is way more fast paced, armor doesn't matter that much,I've played every FROMSOFT Souls Game, from Demon Souls to Dark Souls 3, on all of them I have atleast 100h of Gameplay on each. Bloodborne is NOT a classical Souls-Game, the Gameplay is fundamentally different, it has the same approach of difficult enemies but the core mechanism how the game works and flows is different. Bloodborne is way more fast paced, armor doesn't matter that much, and you get rewarded for playing aggressive. I think the mindset that Bloodborne is the same as Dark Souls made it bad for many Dark Souls players.

    Let's come to one of the most important things that gets overshadowed most of the time in the current age. Art-Style.
    Bloodbornes art style is unbelievable amazing, all those details, when you enter Yharnem for the first time you can feel the Victorian influence. The armors look beautifull, the weapons make sense and the overall world feels creepy but on the same time mysterious. They used the perfect colors to give you that mysterious horror vibe. Later in the Game you can see that the Lovecraft books influenced Bloodborne.

    Gameplay wise it feels perfect, fluid gameplay with more than enough weapon choices. Dark Souls games tend to offer copypasta weapons with different names, while in Bloodborne every weapon is truly unique. When you find a new weapon you
    find a new way to play the game.

    Why 9/10?
    The Bloodgem farming is way to tedious, the chalice dungeons are a good idea but not executed well. (like most random generated stuff)
    Also the frametimes and framerate are a huge issues. The loading times got fixed fast and the framedips are no longer sub 20 but in the 30-28FPS area but the frametimes are terrible. But can you give FROMSOFT the fault for this?    … Expand
  12. Miguel1300
    Nov 26, 2017
    10
    One of the best games I’ve ever played I My life, the challenge, the level design, the bosses and the atmosphere, I don’t think there’s a single think I don’t like about this game, everything is just amazing.
  13. TheMusingMan
    Dec 2, 2017
    10
    Bloodborne is an extensive study on the human mind when confronted with immeasurable odds. Through the characters that you come to know, you gain an insight into the complexities of the tortured human soul. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll ponder, and you'll gain insight into the human condition and how ultimately our destiny depends on how many umbilical cords you've eaten.
    10/10
  14. ElSeano89
    Mar 25, 2018
    9
    The word "masterpiece" is bandied about a lot in the user reviews for this game and with good reason, Bloodborne is one of the best games of this generation of consoles.

    Jaw dropping in scale, ambition and execution there isn't a dull moment from beginning to end. Stepping away from the slower pace of the combat in the Souls series, where you are rewarded for being patient and waiting    The word "masterpiece" is bandied about a lot in the user reviews for this game and with good reason, Bloodborne is one of the best games of this generation of consoles.

    Jaw dropping in scale, ambition and execution there isn't a dull moment from beginning to end. Stepping away from the slower pace of the combat in the Souls series, where you are rewarded for being patient and waiting for an opportunity Bloodborne actively encourages you, in fact almost requires you, to play aggressively. Lost health can be recovered in a very short window after taking damage by attacking the enemy back. As such it is in your best interest to be pushing the pace as opposed to waiting and pouncing. There is still need for a player to be smart and evasive being as there are no shields (or rather one shield bad enough to get the point across you aren't supposed to be using one) but the mixture of the fast pace with crisp, responsive controls makes for one of the best combat systems ever. Fights are entertaining even with basic level mob enemies but bigger enemies or bosses become breathless, frantic battles to the death. The combat is a perfect example of being easy to use but difficult to master and the level of satisfaction you get from getting to the level of being able to consistently parry enemies and just generally wreck the wide variety of creatures and abominations thrown at you is immense.

    The game design is second to none and makes a strong case for being the best FromSoftware ever made. There are an endless array of enemies and each feels unique to fight against and their design is incredible, iconic even. Boss battles abound of course and they would rank highly amongst all the bosses of the Souls series which is no small praise.

    The sound design, level design, graphics are all absolutely top notch. The world is varied and beautiful, full of little hidden shortcuts and nooks and crannies that beg to be explored. The boss battles are accompanied by fantastic, booming orchestral scores that make each fight feel like the climatic battle scene of the best fantasy movies.

    The plot is far easier to follow and interpret than the Souls games, they do a bit more hand-holding and cut-scene explanation and its a good thing because the lore and the world is expansive and interesting to learn about.

    PvP is expectedly brilliant and still heavily populated 3 years after release which speaks to the quality and replay-ability this game has, you'll rarely be waiting long to summon a player and doing so can make for some brilliant gameplay moments.

    But what I really love about BB is that it takes a few risks, it bucks convention. These sorts of games usually swamp you with weapons and armor choices to the point of saturation. BB has only 26 weapons however each one has two seperate "modes" so your short-ranged slash weapon at the press of a button can become a long-ranged thrust weapon. Each weapon feels noticeably different both between modes and between one another. Armor, or "Attire" as they call it is just that, mostly the differences are only skin deep. Some have higher resistances to adverse effects but there isn't really any "best armor" in the game just like there isn't really a "best weapon" it all comes down to your play-style and what you are good at. It is a risky move to mess with genre conventions like this but it massively pays off. It makes the game feel unique, even among its brethren of souls games.

    The difficulty is a slightly odd one for me, in the scope of Souls games only of course. Compare this game to anything other than a Souls game and yes, it is very difficult however amongst Souls games I really don't find this to be too hard. My first play through took me 40 hours and no boss ever had me stuck for much more than maybe 5 attempts. Compare this to DS2 DLC bosses that wrecked me maybe 40 times before I finally got by and you can see my point. For what it's worth I feel like I am "better" at BB than Souls, due to the aggressive play style and the fact I find parries easier and MUCH more powerful in BB than Souls. It is still vastly satisfying to progress through but I'm not sure it was as satisfying as some of the Souls series.

    Either way that is a minor, personal quibble and really that is the only flaw I can raise about the game. It is great in basically all facets you can judge a game by. The only reason it isn't a 10 for me is I've reserved that score for games I consider to be "greatest of all time" contenders and there is no shame of falling short of that. BB is one of the best games I've ever played and it is certainly amongst the best of this generation of consoles. It deserves to be played by way more people than it's already vast audience, I think the difficulty scares some people off but they don't know what they're missing. Once you break through that wall and "git gud" it is probably one of the best experiences you can have with a video game.    … Expand
  15. Moony545
    Jan 7, 2020
    10
    Та игра, которая захватит ваши мысли и душу. Шикарная атмосфера вкупе с выверенной боевой системой и РПГ элементами захватит вас с головой.
  16. germanzia
    Feb 24, 2020
    10
    Best game ever played. So tricky so challenging. It took me 50 days to finish it.
  17. Syfin
    Apr 29, 2020
    10
    Лучший представитель своего жанра и самый сложный. Играл в dark souls 1-3 и в demons souls. Боссы в bloodborne намного сложнее
  18. s2ada
    Sep 8, 2019
    10
    Le meilleur Souls Like au monde, From Software nous a gâté avec ce petit Bloodborne.
    Exclusivité PS4, bien sûr.
  19. JanieGotAGun
    Mar 18, 2020
    10
    A Masterpiece!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
  20. Frygh2
    Feb 4, 2020
    10
    Non do mai il massimo ma questo gioco lo merita. Ha risvegliato la mia voglia di giocare come dai tempi della Ps1. Un capolavoro di scrittura della Lore, di cura nelle ambientazioni, la "perfezione" nello stile di combattimento a mio avviso raggiunta nella "Dark soul saga". Un titolo che si deve provare per forza, un po'ostico ma finalmente un qualcosa con cui confrontarsi rispetto allaNon do mai il massimo ma questo gioco lo merita. Ha risvegliato la mia voglia di giocare come dai tempi della Ps1. Un capolavoro di scrittura della Lore, di cura nelle ambientazioni, la "perfezione" nello stile di combattimento a mio avviso raggiunta nella "Dark soul saga". Un titolo che si deve provare per forza, un po'ostico ma finalmente un qualcosa con cui confrontarsi rispetto alla marra di giochi facili alla call of duty di queste ultime generazioni. Offre una buona rigiocabilità, specialmente se si sfrutta l'online che potrà sembrare striminzito ma nasconde parecchie meccaniche interessanti. Insomma per me è un vero capolavoro.… Expand
  21. TheGreatWazo
    Feb 20, 2020
    10
    One of my favorite games of all time. I have played dark souls 1 and 3 along with Sekiro so I am not new to these games. But it was still hard, very hard. The game beats you up until you learn from your mistakes. It has the best boss and creature designs. It has the most beautiful environments competing with Anor Londo. My only complaint is the early parts of the game grinding for healingOne of my favorite games of all time. I have played dark souls 1 and 3 along with Sekiro so I am not new to these games. But it was still hard, very hard. The game beats you up until you learn from your mistakes. It has the best boss and creature designs. It has the most beautiful environments competing with Anor Londo. My only complaint is the early parts of the game grinding for healing items is boring but gets better later on. I definitely recommend and just don’t give up.… Expand
  22. Slendi
    Feb 23, 2020
    9
    Одна из лучших игр фромов за всё время. Викторианская архитектура, отлично проработанный лор, каждое оружие имеет по два стиля, у практически всех боссов в игре есть слабые места и бой подразделяется на фазы и потрясающий саундтрек. Игра практически идеальна, кроме дизайна некоторых боссов и механики гринда расходников. Например, Амигдала - один из самых кривых и забагованных боссов воОдна из лучших игр фромов за всё время. Викторианская архитектура, отлично проработанный лор, каждое оружие имеет по два стиля, у практически всех боссов в игре есть слабые места и бой подразделяется на фазы и потрясающий саундтрек. Игра практически идеальна, кроме дизайна некоторых боссов и механики гринда расходников. Например, Амигдала - один из самых кривых и забагованных боссов во всей серии. Насчёт расходников : если во время прохождения игры вы застряли на каком либо месте, у вас могут закончиться пузырьки крови. В этом случае приходиться возврощаться и фармить отголоски( на которые нужно покупать аптечки) или сами пузырьки. Это снижает темпы прохождения и заставляет заниматься ненужным гриндом. Аптечки должны автоматически пополняться у костра(фонаря) при смерти или отдыхе. P.S. bloodborne 2 is alive!… Expand
  23. Analbert
    Mar 18, 2020
    10
    10/10 best from software game.
    Less stats, no equip load, faster pacing and the perfect combat system. The rally system teaches you to fight more aggressive. The world is just beautiful and disgusting at the same time. The game is challenging but never unfair.
  24. Farqleet
    Mar 19, 2020
    10
    Bloodborne is one of the best video games I have ever played, the Victorian era at style, the punishing yet rewarding game play, the awesome/terrifying boss design, one of the best combat system, weapons with switching modes. This game has everything that you calls ever want from a game of this mind. If you are a fan of this genra, this is a must buy
  25. DaisanNoBakudan
    Mar 20, 2020
    10
    Absolute masterpiece. Completed it eight times and every playthrough was as exciting as the first one. The locations are beautiful, the bosses are as difficult as they are amazing. Also has amazing lore and best pvp of all FromSoftware games.
  26. Maurenos
    May 18, 2020
    7
    What should be said about this game for the first place is the fact that it's not offering completely new gameplay - it's not so much different from the Dark Souls series. To put it simple, instead of a shield you have a gun that is used to stun enemies. The game is a little bit faster than Dark Souls, too.

    However, if you don't like melee combat then it might not be the title for you -    What should be said about this game for the first place is the fact that it's not offering completely new gameplay - it's not so much different from the Dark Souls series. To put it simple, instead of a shield you have a gun that is used to stun enemies. The game is a little bit faster than Dark Souls, too.

    However, if you don't like melee combat then it might not be the title for you - there is simply little of no choice when it comes to ranged weapons, apart from the gun that is used to stun enemies rather than deal damage.

    The plot is okay for this kind of a game, the boss fights are not overly demanding which is good, so if you are a Souls veteran it won't be that hard for you.    … Expand
  27. AndrewHord
    May 29, 2020
    10
    It is one of the best games ever!Seriously,i really sympathize with people ,who has no PS just to play this game.I have no words to describe how great it is. It was also my first Souls-universe game,which without any doubts ,made me interested in this universe.So,there are huge number of great reviews ,where people told you about all advantages of playing it! If you are doubting aboutIt is one of the best games ever!Seriously,i really sympathize with people ,who has no PS just to play this game.I have no words to describe how great it is. It was also my first Souls-universe game,which without any doubts ,made me interested in this universe.So,there are huge number of great reviews ,where people told you about all advantages of playing it! If you are doubting about purchase of it, you have to forget about that and buy it asap!This grim and macabre world will definitely attract your attention.… Expand
  28. 102721244102836
    Dec 30, 2022
    10
    Best Game ;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;
  29. Jejo1219
    Oct 25, 2020
    10
    An absolute masterpiece. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE read up on the lore. I beg of you all, the lore is by far the most fascinating aspect of the game in my opinion. Many complete the game And completely skip over the lore but I promise you there is so much more lore in this game than you can even imagine. Watch VaatiVidya’s lore video on Bloodborne and i guarantee your mind will be blown away byAn absolute masterpiece. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE read up on the lore. I beg of you all, the lore is by far the most fascinating aspect of the game in my opinion. Many complete the game And completely skip over the lore but I promise you there is so much more lore in this game than you can even imagine. Watch VaatiVidya’s lore video on Bloodborne and i guarantee your mind will be blown away by just how in depth the world of Bloodborne is. The creators of this game put so much effort into making such a beautiful work of art, it would be a shame if you played through the game and missed out on the rich story behind this masterpiece. Im saying this because most of whom I know played through this game and had no idea what was going on so please i encourage you all to read up on the lore or watch videos on it. Good hunting hunters:).… Expand
  30. GVB
    Dec 21, 2022
    10
    Attack, attack, roll, roll, die. Then talk to an NPC and feel sad and loose your mind and then cry. That's Bloodborne. A perfect gothic tale.
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Awards & Rankings

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#3 Best PS4 Game of 2015
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#1 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2015
9
#9 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2015

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Metascore
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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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