Bloodborne

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

Universal acclaim- based on 13072 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11,623 out of 13072
  2. Mixed: 507 out of 13072
  3. Negative: 942 out of 13072
Buy Now
Buy on

Review this game

  1. Your Score
    0 out of 10
    Rate this:
    • 10
    • 9
    • 8
    • 7
    • 6
    • 5
    • 4
    • 3
    • 2
    • 1
    • 0
    • 0
  1. Submit
  2. Check Spelling
view
per page
  1. Kamikazeshocki
    May 7, 2017
    10
    To me this wasn't just the best game of 2015. It's also the best PS4 game and one of the best games of this decade. The style, the atmosphere, the sountrack, the combat, the satisfaction of surving the odds are beyond 10. The change in DS combat system to fight more evasive, yet fast paced aggressive was the best choice. In this game it feels like a dance with blades. Combat never FELT soTo me this wasn't just the best game of 2015. It's also the best PS4 game and one of the best games of this decade. The style, the atmosphere, the sountrack, the combat, the satisfaction of surving the odds are beyond 10. The change in DS combat system to fight more evasive, yet fast paced aggressive was the best choice. In this game it feels like a dance with blades. Combat never FELT so beautiful and addicting in any game ever. When I put down this game I had to come back next time just to feel how it is to swing my big ass sword and dance with the best bosses in video game history(!) or dueling/ganking other players. I can easliy say that I love this game.… Expand
  2. Fluxburner
    May 2, 2017
    10
    What a game 10/10 best action RPG I've ever played, and I'm not even a RPG fan!
    Took me a while to get into this as it was so hard in the beginning. I actually put it down early on due to it's unrelenting difficulty.
    Slotted it back in in 2017 and so glad I did what a excellent game.I can name on one hand how many 10/10's I've ever given in gaming this is one of those. Lets hope    What a game 10/10 best action RPG I've ever played, and I'm not even a RPG fan!
    Took me a while to get into this as it was so hard in the beginning. I actually put it down early on due to it's unrelenting difficulty.
    Slotted it back in in 2017 and so glad I did what a excellent game.I can name on one hand how many 10/10's I've ever given in gaming this is one of those.
    Lets hope Bloodborne 2 is at E3!!!    … Expand
  3. spzHades
    Apr 28, 2017
    10
    This game is a must play, i enjoyed it so much. I had many games on ps that bored me instantly and sold them. I liked the difficulty of this game , you have to figure out everything. Though bosses , though enemies , cool weapons, good leveling up system. Now days most of games bore me quickly... this one didn't. I am planing to play also dark souls 3, but i leave it a while to pass someThis game is a must play, i enjoyed it so much. I had many games on ps that bored me instantly and sold them. I liked the difficulty of this game , you have to figure out everything. Though bosses , though enemies , cool weapons, good leveling up system. Now days most of games bore me quickly... this one didn't. I am planing to play also dark souls 3, but i leave it a while to pass some time between similar games. Anyway.. this game rocks, can't wait for bloodborne 2… Expand
  4. Superwarx
    Apr 21, 2017
    9
    Este juego me agarró por sorpresa cuando lo compre y no se porque no lo hice ya que nunca me llamaban la atención los juego de la saga souls hasta ahora (excepto un poco en la casa de un amigo pero eso fue muy poco) , empezare con que la ambientación que he visto en un videojuego, los gráficos son decentes, el lore es muy interesante,el sistema de combate es muy bueno, jugué un poco a darkEste juego me agarró por sorpresa cuando lo compre y no se porque no lo hice ya que nunca me llamaban la atención los juego de la saga souls hasta ahora (excepto un poco en la casa de un amigo pero eso fue muy poco) , empezare con que la ambientación que he visto en un videojuego, los gráficos son decentes, el lore es muy interesante,el sistema de combate es muy bueno, jugué un poco a dark souls y mientras en ese juego el combate era más calmado, en bloodborne es más rápido y frenético pero no se siente que es un combate sin sentido y que solo consiste en golpear, me gusta decir que el combate es igual de profundo, siempre hay que saber cuando peleamos y nunca hay que confiarnos o si no ya conocen la famosa pantalla que aparece al morir. Las armas que podemos usar están muy diferenciadas una de la otra y son divertidas, aunque no se puede jugar de mas maneras como en dark souls y no se siente tan variada, cumple y te deja satisfecho.

    Lo que no me gusta aparte de que no podemos jugar de maneras muy variadas, es el modo multijugador, el sistema de las campanas puede ser aburrido al no encontrar otros jugadores y tardando hasta más de media hora en encontrar a alguien pero más allá de eso el juego es de los mejores para ps4, si todavía no lo has jugado y tienes ps4, esta es una compra obligatoria.    … Expand
  5. LifeHistory
    Apr 20, 2017
    10
    Fantastic action game, its fresh and quality. Too bad its a Sony exclusive, It could've been even better if it was on PC with max graphics and 60fps could have made the game much more enjoyable. Yet again an amazing game could not reach it full potential due to console limitations.

    You are basically here mostly because you are a souls fan. Then you have nothing to worry about because    Fantastic action game, its fresh and quality. Too bad its a Sony exclusive, It could've been even better if it was on PC with max graphics and 60fps could have made the game much more enjoyable. Yet again an amazing game could not reach it full potential due to console limitations.

    You are basically here mostly because you are a souls fan. Then you have nothing to worry about because this game wont let you down. And even if you are a newcomer you will find this one easier yet hard at the same time.    … Expand
  6. Vay
    Apr 18, 2017
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A step up from Dark Souls in almost every way.

    It's inevitable that a game made by the same devs who made Dark Souls will be compared to said games; in a lot of ways the similarities are obvious, challenging gameplay, steep learning curve, recovery of XP items if you die, vague and intriguing story, online invasion, epic boss fights etc. etc. But where Bloodborne sticks it's head up from the similarities is in the faster paced combat, Victorian inspired setting, and grim storyline about the search for insight and ascension.

    The worst thing I can say about it is the Chalice Dungeons (which aren't necessary at all for completion anyway) but in pointing out these repetitive and frustrating trials, I can also point out that I willingly partook in them despite their lower quality, simply because I enjoyed the combat that much.

    Stepping into this game is stepping into the grim and bloody alleyways of a cursed town. Don't expect anything to be handed willingly to you, including the story; this game makes you work for what you uncover. Whether that be by overcoming the hard hitting brutality of a Vicar werewolf in order to unlock the next area, or by reading into the subtle clues to the story and background hidden in dialogue, item descriptions, and boss encounters. You will die. A lot. But you will learn every time- whether that be knowing that wasn't the right approach, by getting a better idea of an enemy's pattern of attack, or by understanding you might have to switch up your gear for a particular fight.

    I rolled with saw cleaver for the whole game but while the weapon variety might not be as extensive as DS in the vanilla game, it would be foolish to think you only have one weapon at any time- you have two, and utilizing your gun is the most efficient use of your time. You can stun enemies with it and most importantly parry certain enemies which will enable you to hit them hard with a follow up attack. Using the gun was probably the most fun I had with this game and was certainly a very different experience to Dark Souls.

    It would not be FromSoftware without the epic boss fights and I can say that this game delivers them in spades. Each one is different and requires different tactics and items in order to survive and emerge victorious with them. A lot of the fights lean towards the beast side of fights and you will find yourself stuck on a few of them before something will suddenly click and you'll find an answer. An early boss that gave me trouble was one that poisoned you and it was only through being more instantly aggressive with it that I came out winning in comparison to my earlier cautious attempts. Bloodborne will never hand things to you, but it does teach you a lot along the way.

    The story is a beautifully crafted web of cosmic horror, twisting and turning so effortlessly that you're never quite sure what is real and what is truth. Ambition and madness lie hand in hand and you can't help but feel sorry for a lot of the denizens that were caught up in these scholars lofty plans.

    Music as always is atmospheric and plays with the setting well. You will not walk away humming tunes from this game, but you will walk away with the image of something much darker in your mind that the music helps to orchestrate.

    Indeed all the areas you come across are unique and different but with the same theme present throughout the whole game sitting in their gut. A forest presents an area you can lose yourself in, a town something sickly and soiled; but they both carry in them the subject of fear and the unknown.

    This game will test you, this game will sneak it's way into your head and have you asking questions about it long after you've finished, and this game will most assuredly have you aching for more, and for all that it is not just a game in my opinion but an experience waiting to be uncovered. FromSoftware's best game yet and a testament to how games can hit the right spot between challenging and rewarding.    … Expand
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. ShyGuy78
    Apr 10, 2017
    10
    Bloodborne is one of the most exciting and intense experiences I have ever been through. The soundtrack oozes with originality and epicness. The gameplay is tight, responsive and just feels right. It gives you a sense of accomplishment like no other game I have ever played and deserves every bit of praise it has gotten.
  10. Suzumiya1
    Apr 3, 2017
    10
    La frase para este juego, " noooooo, me volvieron a matar, mi experiencia, ( T T)", eso es bloodborne, un juegos con una dificultad altica para el jugador no tan experimentado con este tipo de juego, visualmente espectacular, la jugabilidad muy pulida, el diseño es adecuado para el ambiente que se quiso dar.
  11. kizt
    Apr 2, 2017
    9
    From the same company that developed the Dark Souls series came Bloodborne. Let me start by saying that I have only played the first Dark Souls because ultimately comparisons will be made and my experience with Bloodborne will be based on Dark Souls because both games have a similar feel to it.

    Just like Dark Souls, Bloodborne is pretty minimalistic when it comes to storyline. The lore    From the same company that developed the Dark Souls series came Bloodborne. Let me start by saying that I have only played the first Dark Souls because ultimately comparisons will be made and my experience with Bloodborne will be based on Dark Souls because both games have a similar feel to it.

    Just like Dark Souls, Bloodborne is pretty minimalistic when it comes to storyline. The lore is deep but it takes effort to construct and understand it. This may be good or bad depending on your preference but this was a big deterrent for me with Dark Souls. I am also not a big fan of games that are challenging for the sake of being challenging. However, unlike Dark Souls, Bloodborne is a lot more forgiving. It does not require as much precision, health items are abundant and it has a mechanic that allows you to claw back lost health by being more aggresive.

    The biggest draw for me though is the world/level design. From Software have done a fantastic job with it. The gothic design and atmosphere is amazing and it made me want to keep playing just to find out more about the world. The sense of progression is also excellent. It may take a few tries to move forward sometimes but persevere and you will be rewarded with checkpoints or shortcuts.

    Bloodborne is a game that requires you to get better as you die again and again from your own mistakes. It can and will get frustrating at times. It is not everyone's cup of tea, that's for sure, and it is generally not the kind of games I like to play. I did, however, enjoy the game to completion and will look forward to the sequel.    … Expand
  12. fercaveri
    Mar 30, 2017
    10
    This game is so amazing! without consider the "copy paste" from souls, the ambientation and gameplay is one of the best things that i saw in a game. I'm really recomend this one for play
  13. AdamJensen-Aug
    Mar 26, 2017
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Игра хороша, все на высоте, но как и во всех играх здесь тоже есть свои минусы: 1) Оптимизация. Постояные лаги вылеты уххх держитесь. 2) Слишком убогое название самоцветом , они разнняться только новыми дополнительными словами в своих названиях (Самоцвет Гряной Крови Адепта Младенца Серого Мха В Подземелье) . Но это все лирика игра безумна хороша не dark souls 3 конечно но все же )… Expand
  14. Caerleon
    Mar 26, 2017
    8
    I can not rate this game 10/10 because it was possible to do better. However, I can see that it is made in terms of graphics and plot much better series Souls. I love the atmosphere of Victorian England. I went to this game more than 20 times and with every passing it did not get bored. I'm waiting for the second part
  15. Em_Kei
    Mar 25, 2017
    10
    Офигенная игра, прохожу уже в 3 раз подряд. Моя первая хардкорная покупка, до этого не играл в серию соулс. Спасибо FromSoftware. Неплохая графика, крутая механика боя, непередаваемая атмосфера! Всем советую!
  16. carlinos
    Mar 22, 2017
    9
    very good game, the atmosfere is amazing and the art direction is beautiful, the game is very hard but you will be very proud when you overcome every stage, a ps4 exclusive very recomended. I liked it more than darsouls because it is more fast and agile.
  17. vitucovigo
    Mar 22, 2017
    10
    Awesome game. Console seller. Perfect ambientation, one of the best combat systems. Must play if you have a PS4. All souls fans must try this game, is just so beautiful. For me is the best game you can play on PS4. Maybe because i'm a big fan of the soulsborne series but you MUST play this game. At least try it.
  18. HerrKapitan9
    Mar 21, 2017
    10
    Bloodborne is a master piece of our generation....
    Everything nails it! the tone, the setting, the enemies, the story, the amazing trick weapons mechanic, that its simply a work of art. Considered as part of the Soul Series, this game has everything you want, and things you don't even know you wanted.
    The setting is this decayed scary and fantastic majestic city called Yharnam, so    Bloodborne is a master piece of our generation....
    Everything nails it! the tone, the setting, the enemies, the story, the amazing trick weapons mechanic, that its simply a work of art. Considered as part of the Soul Series, this game has everything you want, and things you don't even know you wanted.

    The setting is this decayed scary and fantastic majestic city called Yharnam, so glorious and omnipotent as it is twisted and grotesque, filled with amazing vistas and detalis of its dark and almost evil secrets, simply put is one of the most compelling and beautify environment design i ever see anywhere. Most often giving you so much more context of the game, the night of the hunt and the world in general.

    The enemies and bosses are excellent !!! both in their design view point and their sense of danger, all of them are lethal and as the city itself, their design tells a story too, a story that goes so well blended with all the lore of the game, Boss fights are often terrifying, challenging andi have to say, very damned rewarding once you beat them! Some times alone and other with the help of otherhunters thanks to its multiplayer components.

    Another part of the game that is huge is this concept of Trick Weapons, these are fundamental to the over all gameplay and pace of Bloodborne and as all mentioned above, fits perfect in tis world, with this mix of gruesome lethality and smart mechanics. There is so much personality in the weapons you can use in the game and they are a lot of them! its a delight to see them in action.

    Overall, this game is a masterpeice, the lore and story as typical as the souls way, is hidden in the game, items, descriptions, etc, but is a very great story to be learned. The gameplay is almost tactical, with a frenetic pace that favours offensive play, but that punish you heavily if you don't respect the opponent you are against (other enemy hunters are the most wild and crazy fights in the game). Its a total challenge and it worth every second of it, lots of love and talent went into this game and it shows in the best way.

    Don't expect a walk in the park, cause here even the park will kill you and a lot. XD    … Expand
  19. EEKtheratbat
    Mar 20, 2017
    9
    Simply put a great game and a good example of how to evolve a genre like Dark Souls. It's more agressive, better graphics and feels really fresh and nextgen. can't wait for part 2.
  20. gitgudskrub
    Mar 20, 2017
    10
    200 hours later I'm still playing it. Bloodborne is the greatest ps4 exclusive of all time. The game has an incredible atmosphere, unique weapons, good level design, brutal but fair difficulty, a godly soundtrack, creepy bosses with great fights (Gehrman is my favorite) some great combat, cool looking outfits, immerse story told through the environment, a gothic art style done very well,200 hours later I'm still playing it. Bloodborne is the greatest ps4 exclusive of all time. The game has an incredible atmosphere, unique weapons, good level design, brutal but fair difficulty, a godly soundtrack, creepy bosses with great fights (Gehrman is my favorite) some great combat, cool looking outfits, immerse story told through the environment, a gothic art style done very well, and good co-op. The only bad thing are the chalice dungeons, their level design, enemies, bosses, and objectives. The dlc is a solid 9/10 aswell. BUY THIS GAME… Expand
  21. Theblackhawk658
    Mar 18, 2017
    9
    PRO:
    -Amazing gameplay
    -Amazing enemy design -Amazing setting and atmosphere -Great graphics -Good animation -Interesting theme and setting -Amazing and haunting Soundtrack CON: -Don't really know the story (as an average consumer) so this is the only thing i can think of that brought down the score for me It's an amazing game that you should play,but if you only care for    PRO:
    -Amazing gameplay
    -Amazing enemy design
    -Amazing setting and atmosphere
    -Great graphics
    -Good animation
    -Interesting theme and setting
    -Amazing and haunting Soundtrack

    CON:
    -Don't really know the story (as an average consumer) so this is the only thing i can think of that brought down the score for me

    It's an amazing game that you should play,but if you only care for story you might to have skip this one except you want to know everything and check every item,every place,every boss and NPC's in the game
    -    … Expand
  22. marcelus
    Mar 17, 2017
    10
    The best PS4 game. Period .
  23. Ledge_Pls
    Mar 16, 2017
    10
    Absolutely and without a doubt the greatest game of all time. In my own opinion of course. The combat is the culmination of years of perfecting and tempering already one of the most well designed and truly challenging 3rd person 3D combat systems every created...where player freedom, control and interaction with the player character is second to none. The quickstep and speedier gameplayAbsolutely and without a doubt the greatest game of all time. In my own opinion of course. The combat is the culmination of years of perfecting and tempering already one of the most well designed and truly challenging 3rd person 3D combat systems every created...where player freedom, control and interaction with the player character is second to none. The quickstep and speedier gameplay has exalted the souls combat formula to a Godlike level of enjoyment in even the smallest encounters....The true versatility, collage of attacks and combinations of just a single trick weapon will dazzle you with each and every satisfying, blood soaked slice into the flesh of your beastly grotesque enemies...Coupled with a world building skill that stacks up and towers over even some of the best games and an unrivaled and majestic attention to detail and atmosphere that has created one of the most intriguing, horrifying and exhilarating Victorian settings of all time.....the world, combat, atmosphere, music and sound design, story are all 10/10....

    A difficulty that is completely and totally unforgiving and harkens back to an age when games were about overcoming a challenge rather than giving you a seemingly empowering cushy avatar to carry you through an big epic story..... and in that world the Souls games and especially Bloodborne are a shining star casting light upon a new era that enriches your soul with satisfaction upon REAL accomplishment rather than simply coddling your ego as you're spoon fed.

    But even that virtually pales in comparison to the absolute triumph of creating and delivering one of the best Lovecraftian pieces of art Ive ever had the pleasure of experiencing. For that alone the game is 10/10, truly nailing Lovecraft is quite possibly one of the hardest things to do in writing, because only a handful of people in the world have the skill needed to create the atmosphere and macabre fear of the unknown LET ALONE translate into visual media in video game no less.....Not to mention the fact its a souls-like made by one of the best visionaries in his field Miyazaki-san is takes it to a level I had not thought possible in a video game because the souls formula is the best gameplay Ive encountered in my years since playing Legend of Zelda as a child. This game dethroned Bioshock as my favorite game of all time, and it is truly the best game I've ever played.

    Thank Mother Kos for Miyazaki and FromSoftware.    … Expand
  24. Broyax
    Mar 15, 2017
    0
    Voici donc la suite de la série des souls (qui soûlent) ! et dorénavant nous aurons les Bouseborne qui cassent les burnes. C'est à peu près la même chose avec quelques petites différences : le personnage contrôlé est agile désormais et répond docilement aux ordres même si après 3 esquives seulement, il est déjà fatigué ! les monstres eux ne sont jamais fatigués... en plus de réapparâitreVoici donc la suite de la série des souls (qui soûlent) ! et dorénavant nous aurons les Bouseborne qui cassent les burnes. C'est à peu près la même chose avec quelques petites différences : le personnage contrôlé est agile désormais et répond docilement aux ordres même si après 3 esquives seulement, il est déjà fatigué ! les monstres eux ne sont jamais fatigués... en plus de réapparâitre sans arrêt. L'ajout d'une arme à feu dans une main tandis que l'autre tient le coupe-coupe standard est une bonne idée pour sonner les ennemis à défaut de les tuer vraiment.

    Enfin, les décors font penser à l'époque du 19ème siècle anglais mais ici uniformément gris et délabrés, tarabiscotés et sinistres. D'un goût assez douteux et répétitif (presque aussi répétitif que peut l'être le 'gameplay'), tortueux et sinueux, ces décors ont malgré tout leur touche personnelle. La technique est en sensible progrès depuis les derniers souls sans être extraordinaire pour autant : il faut dire que tous ces environnements sombres constituent un parfait cache-misère.

    Mais revenons au jeu en lui-même : assurément plus jouable que les Souls si on fait abstraction de la caméra qui soûle (on revient de loin et ce n'est qu'un TPS d'amateurs après tout) il est tout aussi punitif et complètement à l'ouest dans sa gestion de la difficulté : un pauvre monstre peut enlever la moitié de votre barre de vie d'un seul coup et dans ce "jeu" où l'on passe sa vie à mourir, les temps de chargement scandaleusement longs achèvent de vriller les nerfs bien comme il faut.

    C'est fait exprès évidemment ! parce qu'il y a une demande masochiste d'une population blasée et désoeuvrée qui viendra rouler inévitablement des mécaniques à son premier 'boss' tué au bout de la nième tentative... et cela malgré toutes les larmes pour y parvenir. Car on recommence, on recommence, on recommence... jusqu'au par coeur ! c'en est risible et désopilant. Navrant également. Jeunes joueurs aigris , j'ai grande pitié de vous, vous qui ne savez plus apprécier le jeu pour ce qu'il est : un jeu tout simplement.

    Or ce Bloodbored n'en est pas un ! c'est juste un délire de **** groupes dont les besoins sont d'ordre psychiatrique. Continuez donc à limer le Bloodburne jusqu'à plus soif et jusqu'au prochain craquage mais attention à la télé, ce n'est pas sa faute !    … Expand
  25. BURRAK
    Mar 14, 2017
    10
    Bloodborne is outstanding Game This is the game when i start playing Soul games and every moment of game is amazing and brilliant.really waiting for other version of this game
  26. Ivan665
    Mar 14, 2017
    9
    Playing the game since 12/2016. Almost 2 years after release. I was wary, because I played DS2 before it, on PC, and I was dissatisfied by it. But I took the risk and got bloodborne. And I dont regret it. DS2 graphics were more like late PS2, early PS3 graphics, but Bloodborne's graphics are pretty good, even today. I must say this, because while gfx are not the most important thing, theyPlaying the game since 12/2016. Almost 2 years after release. I was wary, because I played DS2 before it, on PC, and I was dissatisfied by it. But I took the risk and got bloodborne. And I dont regret it. DS2 graphics were more like late PS2, early PS3 graphics, but Bloodborne's graphics are pretty good, even today. I must say this, because while gfx are not the most important thing, they are still a major factor.
    I havent played DS1 because of its PS1 graphics and clumsy controls on PC, and im yet to buy DS3 GOTY edition, so, to be tuthful and objective, I can compare it only to DS2, which I dropped about halfway, because it was boring. Bloodborne is the better game, by far.
    Graphics are nice, its aging well.
    Sound effects are well made. OST isnt great, but its well above decent.
    Atmosphere is one of the best, if not the best, of any game that Ive played, ever, and I have played alot of games, Ive been playing games since 1998. The immersion that this game's setting gives you is an absolute killer. It takes you in its gothic embrace right from the start, and you dont want to be released from it. Its better than Soul Reaver's and Devil May Cry's ones, something I thought was impossible, at least not in the near future, when I played those games. While DS2 had this generic feeling, something lacklusterly bland like "Knights of the Temple" mixed with Dungeon Siege. So boring, so uninspiring.
    Gameplay, the most important part, is much more engaging than DS2's combat. While in DS2 combat feels alot like turn based JRPG borefest, Bloodborne combat requires split second decisions and input, every second. Which is something that I welcome in a 3rd person hack and slash RPG. Animations are immensively smoother over DS2.
    Item system is not great, and not a typical RPG "loot and equip better gear". Its "unlock gear and upgrade it alot". So the weapons diversity is not great. But its not bad either. The weapons are not many, but they are very unique, they have 2 modes, and on almost all weapons the tricked, 2nd form version, is alot different than its 1st. And you can equip 2 weapons on your character at a given time, so essentialy you are fighting with 4 weapons + 1 pistol. And you have a few tools with various effects, "spells", that consume bullets, not mana. This opens crazy combo possibilities. Which are very satisfying.
    Stats system is on the bad side. You cant see exactly how much damage your weapon will deal in both of its forms, the stat screen only gives you an average. Nor what type of physical damage, and the game has several types, blunt, thrust, serratet, holy, etc. When you equip armor, you cant see the % redutions to damage it gives you, only a floating number, that means nothing without a way to calculate it. There is only higher and lower number, but how much reduction it gives is unknown. Which is stupid. Same thing with character stats on level up.
    There is no map, even after you beat an area/boss and loot every corpse, stone and trunk in it. This takes a bit from the immersion. On one side its good, because the level feels alot like a maze during the first go. But after completion levels are familiar and super easy to navigate, so a world wide map after completion would definetly increase the immersion.
    Story is not great, theres no denial. You happen to be in a bad place at the wrong time. there are e few dialogues but lore is very scarce. Everything is so vague that you quickly stop caring for it, and just beat the monsters and enjoy the great environments, which is good but still... more lore would have been nice.
    Thre is grind in the game. Once you get the hang of the combat mechanics and pace, the non bosses and non mini bosses are just filler. They can still 3 hit you and kill you, but they dont. You can simply reach a boss and be unable to kill it no matter how good you are, if your level is too low for it. Well you can, as I have on a couple of occasions, with trial and error (and dieing) you learn the boss moveset by heart, its animations to the frame, which takes some time, so youre better off grinding a few levels, which is faster, coming back, surviving a few hits and beating the boss, which still offers a very good challenge. So there is grinding, naturally. Bosses are the best thing about this game, thats why theres so many of them. With few of them, the most gigantic ones, there are camera problems. You just cant see the whole boss while hacking at his limbs, and you dont know what its doing and when its swinging. Luckyly for me, my TV has zoom out option, but still the could have just fix the camera for these bosses.
    One more problem and the last issue that I noticed. half of the weapons are in the DLC, locked behind a paywall. No problem for me, I got the GOTY and didnt have my PS4 until recently, but still...
    Anyway the game is great 9/10 for sure. If they want my 10/10 for Bloodborne 2 they have to improve on the exsisting RPG systems of the game and add more lore.    … Expand
  27. kriptomanki
    Mar 13, 2017
    8
    Bloodborne will appeal for those who jumped out of the window playing Dark Souls 3 and couldn't bear retrying a boss 150 times. Difficulty wise It's a watered down version of Dark Souls 3, but besides that an almost perfect game from FromSoftware's arsenal. DS3 fans might find it too easy. I recommend the Old Hunters DLC, which will bring their dose of daily suffering a reality. The bestBloodborne will appeal for those who jumped out of the window playing Dark Souls 3 and couldn't bear retrying a boss 150 times. Difficulty wise It's a watered down version of Dark Souls 3, but besides that an almost perfect game from FromSoftware's arsenal. DS3 fans might find it too easy. I recommend the Old Hunters DLC, which will bring their dose of daily suffering a reality. The best try or die action adventure ever released, not for the weenies, crybabies. And to close my thoughts, let's quote Conan:

    - What is best in life, Conan?
    - Crush your enemies. See them driven before you. Hear the lamentations of their women.    … Expand
  28. huudis
    Mar 13, 2017
    7
    This unique game is truly an masterpiece, with deep battle mechanic and visually stunning beasts. Only drawback is the performance, game seems to dip frame rate down to 20fps and has some stutter now and then. FPS problem makes the game feel sluggish and laggy. took me around 25 hours to beat the game once, when the game truly starts (at new game+). I can't recommend this for anyone thatThis unique game is truly an masterpiece, with deep battle mechanic and visually stunning beasts. Only drawback is the performance, game seems to dip frame rate down to 20fps and has some stutter now and then. FPS problem makes the game feel sluggish and laggy. took me around 25 hours to beat the game once, when the game truly starts (at new game+). I can't recommend this for anyone that haven't played any of the souls games.

    the good:
    + Graphics
    + interresting world
    + beasts
    + Hard game that doesn't hold your hand at any point

    the bad:
    - hard to keep up with the story and lore of the game
    - where should I go now?    … Expand
  29. ItsAllOgre5
    Mar 11, 2017
    10
    Best PS4 game ever. Framerate issues aside, it has incredible attention to detail and an epic soundtrack. I love the atmosphere and lore. The combat is quite good, too; I like to parry using the shotgun. The only big flaws are the aforementioned framerate dips and the boring, repetitive chalice dungeons, but those are optional. If you play a PS4, love stylish, challenging games, and don'tBest PS4 game ever. Framerate issues aside, it has incredible attention to detail and an epic soundtrack. I love the atmosphere and lore. The combat is quite good, too; I like to parry using the shotgun. The only big flaws are the aforementioned framerate dips and the boring, repetitive chalice dungeons, but those are optional. If you play a PS4, love stylish, challenging games, and don't own Bloodborne, please consult your local psychiatrist.… Expand
  30. trendkill87
    Mar 10, 2017
    10
    All I have to say about this game is that no matter now hard and frustrating it can be at first, just stick with it. Take your time to learn how to parry with your gun as soon as possible and make sure to be on your toes as there are enemies hiding to surprise you throughout the game. The first time I played this it took me hours to unlock the first short cut I truly did suck at first, butAll I have to say about this game is that no matter now hard and frustrating it can be at first, just stick with it. Take your time to learn how to parry with your gun as soon as possible and make sure to be on your toes as there are enemies hiding to surprise you throughout the game. The first time I played this it took me hours to unlock the first short cut I truly did suck at first, but now I've platinum the game and I have to say it's probably my fav game of all time, now. If I had to give any criticisms it would be that 1. I'm not that keen on the chalice dungeons but they are optional, and 2. I'm not a fan of the lantern system. In dark souls you can rest at the bonfires and easily farm items, where as in. Bloodborne you have to go back to the hunters dream and then back to where you were to replenish your blood vials. Apart from this the game is amazing and the DLC is a good size definitely worth a purchase also.… Expand
Page:

Awards & Rankings

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

Critic Reviews

All reviews »
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]
See all critic reviews »