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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  2. Mixed: 507 out of 13072
  3. Negative: 942 out of 13072
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  1. Lotap
    Dec 1, 2018
    10
    Masterpiece. One of very few games I ended more than once. The combat is so addicting, there is so much content, lots of weapons to choose from, every weapon has two forms so you can have your own style of beatings those beasts. Boss fights are incredibly engaging. If you own a PS4, this is a must play.
  2. VikingViktor
    Dec 1, 2018
    10
    Difícil para um caralho! mas viciante ao mesmo tempo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  3. skthegreat
    Nov 29, 2018
    10
    My entire life, since I was 8 years old, I've played video games. Hours and hours across different platforms. I can undoubtedly say Bloodborne is one of the greatest games I've ever played, and I can confidently say that it is one of the greatest games of all time.
    First allow me to get this out the way, the reason I created a Metacritic account in fact. I saw a review where someone    My entire life, since I was 8 years old, I've played video games. Hours and hours across different platforms. I can undoubtedly say Bloodborne is one of the greatest games I've ever played, and I can confidently say that it is one of the greatest games of all time.
    First allow me to get this out the way, the reason I created a Metacritic account in fact. I saw a review where someone claimed the story was weak, and how the ending felt cheap to them. Without delving into spoilers, I assure you, that reviewer is an irredeemable moron. This game has some of the most in-depth lore, story and themes I've ever encountered in a video game. Paragraph long item descriptions oozing with detail about the world, in addition to the subtle implications of a changing game world as the narrative progresses. I don't wish to expose things which should be discovered by the player, so moving onto gameplay, which too, is phenomenal. Dying unfairly is not a thing. Every enemy poses a threat, from the rats in the sewer to the most monstrous abominations the size of buildings. The sounds and movements they make are truly disturbing. Animations are spectacular, hitboxes are perfection, and I have yet to play a game that does atmosphere better. Horror should horrify, and Bloodborne does that. It does it better than every horror movie. It never resorts to jump-scares, yet manages to instill a fear of the unseen and the oncoming. Bloodborne is insidious, and it is the pinnacle of game design. The interconnected architecture of Yharnam, to the labyrinth which is the Forbidden Woods, everything has been laid out in accordance to progression and purpose, suiting both the player and the world of the game. To me it's baffling how someone could think Bloodborne is light on story. It's a shame when people don't understand the depth of this game. I have nearly a 100 hundred hours clocked, and I still have things to do. It just never gets boring. It has a sense of discovery the first time you play it, and the much desired quality of replay-ability. I've never gone out of my way to start a new game plus before.
    If you don't have a ps4, I can recommend buying one just for this game. A true masterpiece. Must play.    … Expand
  4. Scorcher_
    Nov 29, 2018
    10
    Perhaps Miyazaki's greatest work. Bloodborne combines fast Dark Souls-like combat, with great Lovecraftian atmosphere and lore.
  5. akshatsaini11
    Nov 29, 2018
    10
    One of the best PS4 games of all time. A must play game with very hard difficulty. Definitely 10/10.
  6. HDRip
    Nov 27, 2018
    1
    The game is not bad. Optimization is the worst on the PS4. Any movement of the camera is torn. During fights, time and again there are delays. In some places, the game just produces a non-playable slideshow. I do not understand why others do not notice such obvious things.
  7. hockeyplayer
    Nov 26, 2018
    10
    Another masterpiece from Hidetaka Miyazaki!

    Right up there with Demons Souls and Dark Souls!!
  8. almanaga
    Nov 25, 2018
    10
    Не ищите подобного нигде, поскольку такие шедевры только и могут быть экзами!!
  9. dylbertarenas
    Nov 19, 2018
    9
    Once you beat the first boss you will be hooked.
    Can be initially frustrating as progress is hard to come by (took me hours - never had played a souls game), but it is very rewarding.
    Great combat, boss fights, music, voice-acting, atmosphere, lore.
    I think Bloodborne is the best ps4 exclusive game. If you enjoy challenging video games it's a must-try.
  10. GreatestHits
    Nov 18, 2018
    9
    Bloodborne is an amazing, exacting, and exhausting pilgrimage through a gorgeous land that imposes the feeling of approaching the bottom of a descent into madness. Though extended load times and minor frame-rate hitches have an effect on the pacing, it’s otherwise an intensely challenging and rewarding game. There’s an incredible power to unlocking its mysteries, and in succeeding, despiteBloodborne is an amazing, exacting, and exhausting pilgrimage through a gorgeous land that imposes the feeling of approaching the bottom of a descent into madness. Though extended load times and minor frame-rate hitches have an effect on the pacing, it’s otherwise an intensely challenging and rewarding game. There’s an incredible power to unlocking its mysteries, and in succeeding, despite its demand for a pound of your flesh.… Expand
  11. MillersWeeb
    Nov 16, 2018
    10
    Tell me what do you see when you look into my eyes becasue all I have left is the demon deep inside. Evil blood in my veins is the reason I'm alive. Now my darkened heart beats and I know it won't be over when I die.
  12. Leontorres7
    Nov 15, 2018
    10
    Legendary game, play it, this game changed my life for good, all I have for this game is LOVE.
  13. negativeions
    Nov 14, 2018
    4
    I played this game for about 2 hours than I couldn't go on any longer. My eye were hurting so much I felt like vomiting. I did a bit of research and realized that it was most likely due to chromatic aberration. For anyone who doesn't know what that is (google), it's an effect that blurs the image, presumably to make scenes when moving look more cinematic I guess. It's an abomination.I played this game for about 2 hours than I couldn't go on any longer. My eye were hurting so much I felt like vomiting. I did a bit of research and realized that it was most likely due to chromatic aberration. For anyone who doesn't know what that is (google), it's an effect that blurs the image, presumably to make scenes when moving look more cinematic I guess. It's an abomination. Motion blur in general strains my eyes but CA is deadly. It sucks and nobody likes it. It makes everything look like bad. As a dev who wants to have as inclusive an audience as possible it does no good to have force CA in the game. Needs to be an option.

    In any case the game is way too hard. Not fun at all, just rage inducing stress. I can't believe people like this.    … Expand
  14. Beast-Hunter
    Nov 14, 2018
    10
    Bloodborne is definetly FromSoft Opus Magnum
    -World design,atmosphere and Yharnam level of detail is a God's gift,i've never see a game with this atmosphere.
    -Elegant,tactical and addictive system combat -Macabre and Glorious soundtrack,absolutely the best of the series -Unforgivable Bosses and enemies -A lot of replayablity -This game has everything:bosses, great    Bloodborne is definetly FromSoft Opus Magnum
    -World design,atmosphere and Yharnam level of detail is a God's gift,i've never see a game with this atmosphere.
    -Elegant,tactical and addictive system combat
    -Macabre and Glorious soundtrack,absolutely the best of the series
    -Unforgivable Bosses and enemies
    -A lot of replayablity
    -This game has everything:bosses, great gameplay,soundtrack,tremendous world and replayablity.A must play for every gamer    … Expand
  15. HAWKOTHEHAWK3
    Nov 11, 2018
    10
    This game is really good the world pulls you in and its a beatable challange
  16. Darkyrien
    Nov 11, 2018
    8
    Если не считать ББ как часть серии ДС, то она хороша. Но, по факту, она духовный прародитель серии ДС, следовательно, её нужно обозревать с точки зрения DS.
    Это очень плохой DS как и DS2. Но как отдельный продукт, очень хорош.
    Я считаю консоли дерьмом, хоть и имею пс4 и пс3. Они тормозят не игровую индустрию, а фрэймрейт в них. 30 фпс это не серьёзно. Это смешно. Эксклюзивов быть не    Если не считать ББ как часть серии ДС, то она хороша. Но, по факту, она духовный прародитель серии ДС, следовательно, её нужно обозревать с точки зрения DS.
    Это очень плохой DS как и DS2. Но как отдельный продукт, очень хорош.
    Я считаю консоли дерьмом, хоть и имею пс4 и пс3. Они тормозят не игровую индустрию, а фрэймрейт в них. 30 фпс это не серьёзно. Это смешно. Эксклюзивов быть не должно, факт.
    Пк по факту опережает консоли. Но, в консоли есть только один плюс: она, банально удобна.
    По этой причине абсолютно ВСЕ покупают консоли за рубежом. И это смешно. Не продуктивно, но зато удобно. И ради этого делать экзы? Смешно.
    Игра хороша, а вот тенденции экзов убивает очень сильно любую игру. Хоть народ и хавает.    … Expand
  17. Sillence
    Nov 10, 2018
    10
    10/10 isn't enough.

    I cannot find words to describe this game other than to say it is the most rewarding single-player gaming experience I have ever had in my 20 years of avid gaming. Those looking for a low-effort light-hearted experience should look elsewhere. This game is not for everybody, but for those who enjoy this kind of challenge, it is the most perfect game ever made. 11/10 I    10/10 isn't enough.

    I cannot find words to describe this game other than to say it is the most rewarding single-player gaming experience I have ever had in my 20 years of avid gaming. Those looking for a low-effort light-hearted experience should look elsewhere. This game is not for everybody, but for those who enjoy this kind of challenge, it is the most perfect game ever made. 11/10 I truly believe this is the best single-player game ever.    … Expand
  18. Headcore22
    Nov 8, 2018
    10
    Un juego Perfecto¡ el mejor exclusivo de PS4. Quede enamorado de bloodborne, su lore, la sangre y la temática oscura es impresionante, tanto que fue uno de mis platinos favoritos.
  19. DestanyZero
    Nov 7, 2018
    9
    People giving this a low score because its too hard for them. if you are not good at the game you shouldn't give it a score plain and simple.

    Bloodborne,early into this game you can relate very well with the title. Although the lore and story of the game is definitely very mysterious, the main appeal is the combat system. You too afraid to play a game on a high difficulty? Bad luck, you    People giving this a low score because its too hard for them. if you are not good at the game you shouldn't give it a score plain and simple.

    Bloodborne,early into this game you can relate very well with the title. Although the lore and story of the game is definitely very mysterious, the main appeal is the combat system. You too afraid to play a game on a high difficulty? Bad luck, you dont really have much choice here. it is very hard to explain how this makes someone feel especially when you are new to this type of gameplay,it is very intimidating at first as you would expect for a horror/gothic game that has monsters and demons wanting to kill you around every corner. You will be dying in this game quite alot and that also means to the people who claim or feel they have the confidence to go through it quite easily. that is also the appeal in its way,with every death you will learn and adapt,with every hit and every movement the enemy makes you will slowly but surely start to read their movements,doing so you actually do feel like a true hunter.

    You may die....alot,during encounters and even boss encounters. But the draw to it is the sense of accomplishment, yes we all know how much that EA quote cringes us. But in all seriousness,when you actually defeat a boss the feeling you have is definitely that, you feel as if the battle was earned. That you defeating that boss was well deserved and you feel in yourself as if you are getting better and better and more knowledgeable within your journey.

    The more time you invest in the game, the more you improve. this is by no means for everyone and there will be some who just can not bear the learning curve and will stop playing this game from frustration and not being able to adapt and improve that is a given. But for those who really want to test themselves and want to see just how great of a gamer they really are,this is definitely the game to pick up to test your skills,reactions and adaptions.

    You have multiple weapons to choose from and yes you can die very easily and you will...plenty of times, but you too can kill enemies very quickly as well so you are on a even ground here. Although this game might scare some because they may feel hesitant from its difficulty,now when the game is at such a low price i believe you should purchase this and experience this yourself. The first few hours may be frustrating,but with that frustration comes a great sense of accomplishment, it will not only expand your mind from the monsters and demons you encounter,but you too will feel some sort of love for the horror franchise after playing this game,well.....i did at least.

    well worth the money spent. even with the few flaws that are in it, it is well worth your time.    … Expand
  20. Silver_saber
    Nov 6, 2018
    10
    Simply put, one of the best games ever made. The amount of creativity is insane and of really high quality a very much needed fresh experience this is easily the best game of 2015
  21. sent_worki
    Nov 5, 2018
    8
    8.7 (Великолепно)...................ркерекпу...............1111111111111111
  22. Jvbcdtm3
    Nov 4, 2018
    9
    Lore:8.7
    Graphics:9
    Gameplay:9
    Mechanics:10
    Characters:8.8
    Style:8.8
    Sounds:9
    Details:9
    The best souls I ever played
  23. Lewonski
    Nov 3, 2018
    8
    Gráficos : 7/10
    Jogabilidade : 10/10
    História :8/10

    Game alternativo da franquia souls com uma jogabilidade diferente, mas muito boa e divertida, fugindo da monotonia de defender que nem os outros títulos, chefes muito bem feitos e boa historia. Um dos melhores games da franquia souls em minha opinião.
  24. VmsCritic
    Nov 2, 2018
    7
    This is the second game I've played from the studio FROM SOFTWARE, I was a bit dissapointed. After playing Dark Souls 3, a rich and dynamic environment, it made me miss a lot of characteristics in this game. Bloodborne environment is unique: gothic, dark and terrifying. However, the environment and enemies doesn't change much, its much of the same. A few bosses are very good, others notThis is the second game I've played from the studio FROM SOFTWARE, I was a bit dissapointed. After playing Dark Souls 3, a rich and dynamic environment, it made me miss a lot of characteristics in this game. Bloodborne environment is unique: gothic, dark and terrifying. However, the environment and enemies doesn't change much, its much of the same. A few bosses are very good, others not much. The game is very hard, specially at the beginning, but not harder than DK3 or Nioh. One thing that made me very angry: after you end the game, you can't choose between going back to the current history to explore (example - DLC), you're automatically driven to the NG+. In DK3 you're offered this choice. Still, i'm looking forward to play Sekiro in 2019, From Software is an unique studio.… Expand
  25. nnevill
    Nov 2, 2018
    10
    I've started Bloodborne because of challenge and finished because of an awesome story. Must play for each gamer!
  26. canceRnya
    Oct 30, 2018
    10
    Не знаю с чего начать, тут все великолепно: прекрасный лэвэл дизайн, музыка, готичная нэоготика, стильная одежда, и оружие, любой предмет или элемент снаряжэния идеально вписывается. в сэттинг. Да и замечательная викторианская эпоха, заместо скучных лыцалей и их замков. Хотя боссы какие-то однообразные и не сложные, но этот момент был полностью исправлен в диэлси, а обычные враги намногоНе знаю с чего начать, тут все великолепно: прекрасный лэвэл дизайн, музыка, готичная нэоготика, стильная одежда, и оружие, любой предмет или элемент снаряжэния идеально вписывается. в сэттинг. Да и замечательная викторианская эпоха, заместо скучных лыцалей и их замков. Хотя боссы какие-то однообразные и не сложные, но этот момент был полностью исправлен в диэлси, а обычные враги намного сложнее, чем в других частях.
    Из за нее я и полюбил замечательную серию Димонборне, кста. Раньше пытался пройти каждую из частей, причом минимум дважды, но именна Бладпорн заставил меня смотреть на игоры слегка иначе.    … Expand
  27. Gorgus
    Oct 26, 2018
    10
    I love this game. Normally. i dont like games that are frustrating or to hard, but this game has a such good gameplay. I never felt like I died because of bad systems and I always knew why I did. After many hours of playtime I proceeded some Enemies. If you like that kind of game buy it! If not dont do it!
  28. DBM2018
    Oct 26, 2018
    10
    I love FROM. I started with Dark Souls like a lot of people. Bloodborne is the pinnacle of these games in my opinion. The action is faster, smoother, and the addition of guns is a very interesting dynamic to the combat of the Souls universe. The game is paced very well. There's a wide array of enemies, all of which are well designed and feature tough, but fair difficulty. The world is wellI love FROM. I started with Dark Souls like a lot of people. Bloodborne is the pinnacle of these games in my opinion. The action is faster, smoother, and the addition of guns is a very interesting dynamic to the combat of the Souls universe. The game is paced very well. There's a wide array of enemies, all of which are well designed and feature tough, but fair difficulty. The world is well crafted and designed, featuring interesting and original lore. The overall aesthetic of the game is great, clearly inspired by the cosmic horror style of Lovecraft. The art direction is great. I love this world. The RPG mechanics are just as great here as in Dark Souls. The weapons are extremely fun to use, there's room to mess around with different character builds. Get this game if you like interesting, challenging, and rewarding action RPGs. And also make sure to get The Old Hunters expansion because FROM is one of the few devs left who knock it out of the park with great DLC add-ons.… Expand
  29. Digi
    Oct 21, 2018
    9
    Bloodborne, is my favourite game. It's challenging unique gameplay and amazing world makes Bloodborne really special.
  30. Volkstahll
    Oct 21, 2018
    10
    Bloodborne is a solid game and still worth getting in 2018 even if you never played any game of the franchise.
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#3 Best PS4 Game of 2015
1
#1 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2015
9
#9 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2015

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Metascore
92

Universal acclaim - based on 100 Critic Reviews

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