Bloodborne

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

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  1. Lummi
    Sep 22, 2016
    1
    In certain situations the game goes under 30 FPS (which is laughable anyway). 24 FPS when an enemy turned to a werewolf while I was holding a torch. Release this goddam game on PC if you can't make it work on a dedicated piece of ancient piece of plastic crap which is PS4. **** consoles no 60+ FPS.
  2. AlucardPE
    Sep 21, 2016
    10
    Impossível não amar o Bloodborne. Platinei o game, valeu a pena cada minuto e cada centavo pago. Comprei DLC e adorei. Espero o Bloodborne 2. Vamos lá Fromsoftware.
  3. tbeit2
    Sep 17, 2016
    10
    This has become one of my favorite games of all time. The combat is fast and exciting, the atmosphere is scary and new, the story is deep and interesting and the design, both level and art are perfection. I could go on for hours about how great Bloodborne is, but I just recommend playing it. Just don't give up on the first area or boss. I did at first, but coming back and playing it IThis has become one of my favorite games of all time. The combat is fast and exciting, the atmosphere is scary and new, the story is deep and interesting and the design, both level and art are perfection. I could go on for hours about how great Bloodborne is, but I just recommend playing it. Just don't give up on the first area or boss. I did at first, but coming back and playing it I realized how amazing the game is.… Expand
  4. brothers54321
    Sep 15, 2016
    5
    Its time this game got an honest review it deserves and earns. Don't just automatically assume any game with critical acclaim is a quality title. I write this review as I lost 2 hours worth or "Blood Echoes" after already becoming sick of the game from the 3 hours worth of "Blood Echoes" I lost the last time I played. The game isn't like a good RPG where you gain experience at a decentIts time this game got an honest review it deserves and earns. Don't just automatically assume any game with critical acclaim is a quality title. I write this review as I lost 2 hours worth or "Blood Echoes" after already becoming sick of the game from the 3 hours worth of "Blood Echoes" I lost the last time I played. The game isn't like a good RPG where you gain experience at a decent pace and have realistic opportunities to save your progress. No instead you are constantly tensed up fighting enemies that give you virtually no experience to work with which you can instantly lose because the enemy difficulty level is ridiculously unforgiving. I've played video games for over 15 years and usually a game with an unbalanced difficulty level and unfair challenge is regarded as a failure. It isn't fun to spawn, walk 20 steps, encounter a group of eneimes you can barely beat if you tease their aggression radius, then walk 20 more steps to die to an enemy ambush you could never have predicted, then spawn again in a panicked attempt to get all the levels you grinded for, and die again without ever recovering them. Why is it then that the Bloodborne and Dark Souls series gets a pass when no other game does? That's not to say its all bad, as the combat is uniquely satisfying when you can actually stand a chance. Its really the only thing that kept me coming back to give the game a second chance. But then I'd instantly remember why I couldn't stand the game again, because I'd walk the same 20 steps I'd walked 10 times over and die again. I'm sure there is something I'm missing that might make the game more enjoyable, but if there is its too cryptic for me to find and thus again would be bad game design. I get that a game needs a challenge to be fun, and I'm sure for many Bloodborne is the pinnacle of a good challenge they have been waiting for. But if you are like me and only have so much time to devote to gaming each day and prefer games that you can actually progress in, you will probably just feel frustrated and cheated out of the money you spent. However if you enjoy walking down the same corridor 10 different times doing the same thing till you get lucky and progress, Bloodborne is perfect for you.… Expand
  5. Lewis-Angelo
    Sep 12, 2016
    7
    el mejor exclusivo de PS4 que he jugado hasta ahora

    aunque no es tan bueno como Demon's Souls y Dark Souls, es una buena aproximación a la acción para jugadores menos diestros

    una pena los bugs, estar terminando un combate contra un boss y que a te trague el escenario me ha pasado más de una vez
  6. TemplarGR
    Sep 9, 2016
    2
    Overrated game, like the whole Souls series of games. I have come to believe that Souls games are the "emperor has no clothes" thing of modern gaming. Trash games with poor game engine, graphics, animation, controls, game mechanics, character systems, enemies etc. Cheap games that try to sell the scam that they are "designed" that way, to masquerade their lack of investment. Then all of aOverrated game, like the whole Souls series of games. I have come to believe that Souls games are the "emperor has no clothes" thing of modern gaming. Trash games with poor game engine, graphics, animation, controls, game mechanics, character systems, enemies etc. Cheap games that try to sell the scam that they are "designed" that way, to masquerade their lack of investment. Then all of a sudden, kids don't want to say they don't like it, because their friends will tell them "git gud", and game reviewers who typically play all games at easy don't want to say those games suck to not lose their "reputation" as gamers (that is, unless they are bribed). Trust me, i have been gaming for almost 30 years, have played almost every game under the sun on PC,console and handheld. I was beating Zelda II on the NES without guides and internet as a kid, while most of the Dark Souls "git gud" kiddies weren't even born. The whole series sucks, save your money and time.… Expand
  7. AreYouSerious
    Aug 27, 2016
    9
    Man, what a game!

    This thing it the absolute epitome of a "ball-breaker!" The most satisfying ball-breaker that ever was. Bloodborne had me screaming at the TV in total frustration, but then yelling in adoration upon my victory! Definitely one of the hardest games I've ever played (as I competed it on standard and New Game Plus) on my own. The satisfaction also drove me to get the    Man, what a game!

    This thing it the absolute epitome of a "ball-breaker!" The most satisfying ball-breaker that ever was. Bloodborne had me screaming at the TV in total frustration, but then yelling in adoration upon my victory!

    Definitely one of the hardest games I've ever played (as I competed it on standard and New Game Plus) on my own. The satisfaction also drove me to get the Platinum, which again, after endless heartache in the dungeons, was a deeply rewarding experience.

    So many times I thought I wouldn't be able to do it, yet I persevered, and succeeded.

    At around 125 hours, I well and truly go my money's worth.

    A modern masterpiece.    … Expand
  8. GoodApollo88
    Aug 24, 2016
    4
    Overrated game of the year.. Repetitive hack and slash which lacks character and scope.you finally get to a boss fight only to get defeated and have to slaughter the same mob you had to kill to reach the boss fight in the first place. A game purely made just for hardcore gamers. Graphically its average. Over hyped for me.
  9. RadicalBatz
    Aug 24, 2016
    10
    Honestly, I don't know where yo start. This game is brutally amazing.
    It's level design is astonishing with details everywhere, this game has the best environmental design I've ever seen imo.
    After playing all the souls games, I think the difficulty is top notch and I love all the weapon animations, something the souls games unfortunately had. The bosses design were amazing and I did    Honestly, I don't know where yo start. This game is brutally amazing.
    It's level design is astonishing with details everywhere, this game has the best environmental design I've ever seen imo.

    After playing all the souls games, I think the difficulty is top notch and I love all the weapon animations, something the souls games unfortunately had.
    The bosses design were amazing and I did rage there and there but you just gotta git gud.    … Expand
  10. xvvolf
    Aug 23, 2016
    5
    For a game I so often see recommended everywhere, I just didn't enjoy it. The grinding for blood vials and other items became a boring chore midway through the game, to the point I skipped the optional bosses just to finish the game. There were some frame rate issues when I played it but it only happened in certain areas and didn't really affect anything (and could be patched now?).

    The    For a game I so often see recommended everywhere, I just didn't enjoy it. The grinding for blood vials and other items became a boring chore midway through the game, to the point I skipped the optional bosses just to finish the game. There were some frame rate issues when I played it but it only happened in certain areas and didn't really affect anything (and could be patched now?).

    The graphics/art style is quite nice and could be reason enough for some to want to play it. I never encountered any "hit box issues" and the character movement was quite smooth.

    Since Bloodborne has come down in price and in most cases you can pick it up for $20 or less, it might be worth the gamble for some. I personally have zero interest in playing it again and the longer I did play it, the less I enjoyed it.    … Expand
  11. Eulo
    Aug 21, 2016
    8
    It's a good game, made buy an infuriatingly bad developer. I'd say From should just stick to story-lines but they also suck at that as well. From Software, it seems, is good at art and level design. As far as balancing their games, they just utterly suck dick for coke.
  12. Bilada
    Aug 16, 2016
    0
    Wow bought this expecting great results and it is not even close to a 9. It's the worst designed gameplay of all time. I can't see where I'm going with the worst camera and next thing i know I'm dead. On top of that it takes a minute to reload the game twice. Graphics is also meh. Do not get on the hype train, this is worst game i played this year!
  13. Samyar91
    Aug 13, 2016
    10
    Bloodborne is the best game I've ever played in my life..my favorite game of all time..Level design is gorgous..graphic..gameplay..specially the music will hunt your mind...this game is the best expriece you can have on Ps4..everything about it is so great that you can't forget it for many years
  14. Hardcoreplaya
    Aug 10, 2016
    9
    This is the best exclusive game on the PS4 so far and will go down as a true classic. If you have played the Souls series then you can expect something similar but a bit more action oriented. If you haven't played the Souls series.. then what are you waiting for? DLC is highly recommended as well.
  15. MerodeTalks
    Aug 10, 2016
    8
    Bloodborne is a very solid game. It's one of the few games I felt empty a few days after finishing it (I missed killing bosses).

    Bloodborne is a game that concentrates on gameplay aspects and if you're not careful you might not notice story at all. It reminds me of old-school games that used to be very difficult and haven't had 'objectives', 'markers' and all other stuff pointing you in    Bloodborne is a very solid game. It's one of the few games I felt empty a few days after finishing it (I missed killing bosses).

    Bloodborne is a game that concentrates on gameplay aspects and if you're not careful you might not notice story at all. It reminds me of old-school games that used to be very difficult and haven't had 'objectives', 'markers' and all other stuff pointing you in the right direction. There are vast sections you can ommit if you're not careful. At least half of bosses are optional.

    Graphics and audio are very good and style is very memorable. Framerate wasn't the issue and was smooth. Keep in mind I played the game with the latest patches.

    This game gives you clear objective - go and kill bosses. Most of them are difficult and I was shouting and swearing a lot. This might have shortened my life a few months but it feels so great once you kill a boss you've been trying to kill so many times. By the way, some mobs (other hunters) are more difficult than 90% of bosses. Some areas in general are more difficult than most bosses.

    If you don't have patience or you don't have means to let the pressure off when losing, please don't bother. You'll save yourself much stress.    … Expand
  16. DutchGravitas
    Aug 9, 2016
    10
    Bloodborne is indeed my first game FromSoftware I've played. I haven't played either Demons Souls, Dark Souls and Dark Souls II. What I really like about Bloodborne it is a Fast paced Action/Adventure RPG with a Dark Gothic feeling to it. From it's Visual Art Style to it's Music, Bloodborne definitely delivers it's Potential of what made this game so Popular and even more so it's coreBloodborne is indeed my first game FromSoftware I've played. I haven't played either Demons Souls, Dark Souls and Dark Souls II. What I really like about Bloodborne it is a Fast paced Action/Adventure RPG with a Dark Gothic feeling to it. From it's Visual Art Style to it's Music, Bloodborne definitely delivers it's Potential of what made this game so Popular and even more so it's core gameplay mechanics. Superb!!… Expand
  17. windxtravelerx
    Aug 8, 2016
    3
    I never thought i would say this, but for the first time ever i've played a FromSoftware game and i just hated it. Having played from Demon's Souls to DS3 i thought that this game would be awesome, and it is, to some extent. The graphics are beautiful, the atmosphere is quite good and the gameplay is quite fast, however this is the biggest flaw in this game. The combat is more frenetic andI never thought i would say this, but for the first time ever i've played a FromSoftware game and i just hated it. Having played from Demon's Souls to DS3 i thought that this game would be awesome, and it is, to some extent. The graphics are beautiful, the atmosphere is quite good and the gameplay is quite fast, however this is the biggest flaw in this game. The combat is more frenetic and everything is fast, except you. Your character is still a slug compared to other enemies or bosses that can in quick sucession attack you 4-5 times without leaving you space to roll or evade their attacks. Also, this game forces you to fight against multiple enemies the whole time, something that the much despised DS2 do all the time. It's annoying and cheap since you can only lock into one enemy at time, you can't use lock on and hope to attack everyone without any problem, you might get lucky but most of the time you'll end up dead quickly because all enemies in this game are ferocious. Also, your character is just a blind moron that misses his/her attack almost everytime unless you're using the lock on. So most of the time when you have to fight against mobs you'll end up hitting the air more than the enemies themselves. The bosses in this game are boring and yawn-inducing. Not even one of them are actually interesting, which is weird since From never had a lot of problems with boss design. The game also stripped down a lot of RPG elements from Dark Souls or Demon's Souls. Gone are the weight system, the poise and etc. You can still level up your char but you'll end up investing only in three attributes: Vitality, Endurance and Strength because the other attributes don't really make a lot of difference to your character's overall stats. You also have less armor, weapons and items overall, which is disappointing and it feels just a lazy job from FS. You pick one weapon and just keep with it until the end because it's not worth to change it. Of course that the Trick System adds a more interesting interaction with all weapons and also add some strategy to this game. There's also magic, which is called Arcane here, but i never used and as far as i'm concerned is really gimmicky and just ridiculous, it doesn't work like it works in DS or Demon's Souls. The game is quite short and the journey itself is quite forgettable. I'm sure that most people don't ever come back again to this game after finishing it once or twice because of the length of the campaign, the scarcity of weapons and armors and etc. You can't create dozens of different builds because of the attributes limitations. The only thing that you can change is your weapon, the rest is just unecessary unless you want a big challenge playing with an only-arcane build or only-firearm build or whatever...One thing that this game does quite well, though, it's killing you with cheap deaths. The sensation that i had while playing this game, specially at the last half of it, is the same feeling that i had while playing DS2, which is not a good thing. Simply put, the game starts quite hard but because the enemies are just too strong and the fact that BB forces you to use the "parry" attacks (here know as visceral attacks) makes the game harder and just an annoying festival of hit and miss attacks with wrong timed-shots happening almost everytime. After a while you start to upgrade your weapon and the firearm becomes almost useless to a extent. But after halfway throught the game you'll start to see something changing: Enemy placement. It seemed that FromSoftware wanted to use the same strategy as Yui did and decided to just place a bunch of enemies everywhere just to kill you over and over again. You'll start to see how hard the game becomes out of nowhere. You'll be surrounded and destroyed by 2 or 3 attacks from 4 or 5 enemies at once. This is not an exaggeration. If you pay attention to the game you'll see that almost never you'll experience framerate drops, but at the end of the game this will start to happen almost the whole time, because of how much enemies the developers put into a single area, just pay attention and you'll see.

    With a short campaign, uninspiring bosses, frustrating gameplay mechanics, less weapons, less armor, less optiions, less RPG and more hack and slash and cheap deaths, BloodBorne it's an annoying brat who wants all attention and everytime you have to let it win because he wants. It's a bad game and i'm reallyyyyy disappointed to spend my money with this game and its DLC. Just stick with DS3 on your PS4 and you'll be fine.    … Expand
  18. vincentje
    Aug 5, 2016
    0
    If you want to repeat the same action/story/sounds/images etc over and over and over again this is the game for you. Amazing graphics and sound just a shame it's so tedious. There are no hints of how to play or improve on your play, you just have to die over and over again and go back to the beginning of the game/chapter. Even selecting a weapon was complicated. Also there are no differentIf you want to repeat the same action/story/sounds/images etc over and over and over again this is the game for you. Amazing graphics and sound just a shame it's so tedious. There are no hints of how to play or improve on your play, you just have to die over and over again and go back to the beginning of the game/chapter. Even selecting a weapon was complicated. Also there are no different levels you can set.… Expand
  19. Assassin27
    Aug 3, 2016
    8
    One of the best games i've ever played , a fantastic game from Software .
    Pros: astonishing graphics , best combat/gameplay in souls series , very challenging....
    Cons: disappointing ending imo , the atmosphere in this game isn't as great as the ones in DS games..
  20. BubaMan
    Jul 30, 2016
    2
    Marmite game.
    You'll love it or hate it and nothing anyone else says will change that.
    If you're into Dark Souls, you'll love it. If not, you'll quickly learn if you're into Dark Souls. Despite soooo many glowing reviews and recommendations, I found the tedium of replaying the last 30 minutes of hack n slash every time you die, just to die again 2 minutes later than before (or worse, on    Marmite game.
    You'll love it or hate it and nothing anyone else says will change that.
    If you're into Dark Souls, you'll love it. If not, you'll quickly learn if you're into Dark Souls.
    Despite soooo many glowing reviews and recommendations, I found the tedium of replaying the last 30 minutes of hack n slash every time you die, just to die again 2 minutes later than before (or worse, on your way through old ground) completely unacceptable in this day.
    Sparse checkpoints isn't "punishing", it's just plain irritating.
    It's one of those games you're supposed to love and you feel guilty or even mistaken for disliking it... "Maybe I didn't give it enough effort?"... 5 hours in and I deleted it from my hdd, it was that irritating.    … Expand
  21. SemenTheGreat
    Jul 26, 2016
    10
    Without a doubt, one of my favourite games of all time. It's a Souls-like action-RPG, made by From Software, the guys behind the masterpieces: Demon's Souls and Dark Souls 1-3. Once again you are met by a visually striking world, brimming with detail and lore, and some of the most frightening enemies in any game ever. It's level design, while not as intricate as in Dark Souls 1, isWithout a doubt, one of my favourite games of all time. It's a Souls-like action-RPG, made by From Software, the guys behind the masterpieces: Demon's Souls and Dark Souls 1-3. Once again you are met by a visually striking world, brimming with detail and lore, and some of the most frightening enemies in any game ever. It's level design, while not as intricate as in Dark Souls 1, is masterfully crafted. The combat is smooth, challenging and rewarding, and the bosses are, for the most part, utterly outstanding. The sound design is beyond perfect, with one of the best soundtracks I've ever heard, superb voice acting, and just sounds in general that will make your blood freeze. And last but not least, the lore is the most well written and depressing in any game ever, and delving deeper into the mysteries of Yharnham and the healing church, makes each encounter much more satisfying. With a beyond perfect DLC accompanying it that expands on the difficulty, the world and the lore, this game deserves nothing less than a 10/10.… Expand
  22. derbne
    Jul 24, 2016
    9
    If you're reading this review - you're probably considering getting this game. Well, let me kick things off by saying, that Bloodborne is an absolute must have for PS4 owners. Provided you can manage the somewhat steep learning curve and a generally high difficulty, you will enjoy this game. Yes, it is difficult and unforgiving but it is also fair. The world looks gorgeous, the levelIf you're reading this review - you're probably considering getting this game. Well, let me kick things off by saying, that Bloodborne is an absolute must have for PS4 owners. Provided you can manage the somewhat steep learning curve and a generally high difficulty, you will enjoy this game. Yes, it is difficult and unforgiving but it is also fair. The world looks gorgeous, the level design i found to be a little short of genius. The enemies the small and the big ones are all as menacing! My advice to any new players, is to be patient, grind for blood echoes to level up, learn the enemies movements and attacks, time your gunshots properly and you will feel like a god once your get the hang of things or when you defeat a difficult boss.

    All in all this is a great game. Good replay value = good value for your money.

    9/10    … Expand
  23. Jellybean15
    Jul 7, 2016
    9
    Bloodborne is a fantastic example of how to take Dark Souls core mechanics and change them up enough to create something great and unique at the same time. Bloodborne may wear its inspirations on its sleeve, but it has taken those inspirations and turned them into a great game capable of standing on its own.

    When it comes to gameplay, Bloodborne is largely still dark souls at its core.    Bloodborne is a fantastic example of how to take Dark Souls core mechanics and change them up enough to create something great and unique at the same time. Bloodborne may wear its inspirations on its sleeve, but it has taken those inspirations and turned them into a great game capable of standing on its own.

    When it comes to gameplay, Bloodborne is largely still dark souls at its core. You use the shoulder buttons to attack, you must carefully dodge enemy attacks, you lose any experience gained if you die, and you respawn at fixed locations in the game. However, Bloodborne takes these mechanics from Dark Souls and modifies them, giving Bloodborne is own unique feel.

    First, the speed in of Bloodborne’s combat has been turned up considerably from Dark Souls. You and the enemies both move much more quickly, which in turn supports fast and reactionary gameplay. The slow, deliberate dodge rolls of Dark Souls have been replaced with consecutive quick dodges that take up far less stamina, and any health lost can be regained for a few seconds by attacking your enemies. The act of learning how to be aggressive and cautious simultaneously is a little hard to wrap your head around, especially for gamers who are used to the purely cautious gameplay of Dark Souls. However, once Bloodborne’s combat clicks for you, it’s incredibly fun.

    Next are the weapons. While there are fewer total weapons in Bloodborne, each weapon comes with the ability to transform into something different with the press of a button. The Hunter Axe for example, is a simple one handed axe, which specializes in quick attacks with a narrow range, but can be transformed into a two handed axe capable of dealing slower and more powerful sweep attacks to help deal with crowds of enemies. Every weapon has the ability to change into something different, and in turn gives all weapons a variety of attacks and strategies.

    Bloodborne has also changed the way it handles critical attacks. Now labeled visceral attacks, the player is able to stun and follow up with a critical hit on nearly any enemy. This can be done by hitting enemies with charge attacks from behind, parrying enemy attacks with your pistol, or – in the case of bosses – doing a high amount of damage within a short amount of time. While I miss the backstabs of Dark Souls, this gameplay helps Bloodborne feel unique, while also paying homage to its inspirations.

    One of my favorite things about Bloodborne is the idea of the Hunter’s Dream, a hub world where you can level up, buy/sell items, upgrade weapons, and access your storage chest which contains any excess items you couldn’t fit in your inventory while out in the field. This storage also replenishes any items you lose upon death, meaning no items picked up in the field go to waste.

    Also, the act of summoning an ally into the world is no longer dependent on maintaining humanity. Instead, you use insight, a limited resource used to summon allies into the world. While I like this (especially considering I had more insight than I could get rid of), it would’ve been nice if Dark Souls did a better job properly explaining how this mechanic works.

    Of course, like every Souls game, Bloodborne is not without its slip ups. Bloodborne prides itself on being hard, but it isn’t always done well. One particular level midway through Bloodborne sticks out due to its cheap and unfair design. Enemies are purposely spawned behind you with no warning, leading to many cheap attacks/deaths and many moments of rage. Luckily, there is only one level in the whole game like this, and it doesn’t manage to take away from the experience.

    However, what does take away from the experience are the issues plaguing Bloodborne in its entirety. The camera has always been a weak point in the souls games, but in Bloodborne, the increase in speed has only made the problem worse. With Bloodborne’s focus on fast speed, the camera often moves erratically, which can confuse you or even cause you to dodge in the wrong direction when the camera suddenly turns. The camera also manages to get caught behind objects on a semi regular basis, often obscuring your view. However, this wasn’t a problem I found to be a common cause of death. If anything, it just made the tension higher.

    Overall, Bloodborne is a fun, rewarding experience for anyone looking for a good challenge. However, its change in speed is something Souls players might have trouble wrapping their heads around, while simultaneously making it appeal to players who aren’t particularly fond of the Souls series’ slow movements. Overall, Bloodborne manages to succeed in copying mechanics while changing them up enough to make the experience feel different and fun in its own right.    … Expand
  24. GloryofPushkin
    Jul 6, 2016
    10
    Superb boss fights that are completed by exciting orchestra music. I will never forget how excited I was to be in the boss fights because at times it reminded me a bit of Shadow of the Colossus.
  25. cheopulin
    Jul 4, 2016
    9
    Uno de los mejores diseños de arte que he visto y esplendidas mecánicas, este juego narra una historia de terror cósmico, interpretando como ningún otro lo expuesto por Lovecraft. Un juego totalmente recomendable.
  26. Excitedpickle69
    Jul 1, 2016
    3
    First off i am a huge fan of dark souls but bloodborne is **** not because it's hard but because of its fast paste gameplay and the amount of weapons you discover is so slow it brings you down. This is got to be the worst "souls" game
  27. houyi111
    Jun 28, 2016
    9
    A must-buy for a souls series fan! The combat is fast-paced and imo better than dark souls series. The setting, the lore, the enemies design are all top-notch. There are far less weapons and builds in the game than dark souls but I feel each weapon has unique move-sets and fun to use. I beat the game over 10 times with different builds and still play it here and there. I do feel the mainA must-buy for a souls series fan! The combat is fast-paced and imo better than dark souls series. The setting, the lore, the enemies design are all top-notch. There are far less weapons and builds in the game than dark souls but I feel each weapon has unique move-sets and fun to use. I beat the game over 10 times with different builds and still play it here and there. I do feel the main game could be longer and the pvp could be done better, but the changes in the combat are so good to overcome the game's shortages. on the other side, this game has my most hated boss in all the souls game, fxxk u Micolash with your spamming magic and everything involved in this boss design. Still love this game!!!!… Expand
  28. nosebeagle
    Jun 26, 2016
    7
    i know, I wasn't a fan of the Souls games, so what am I doing playing Bloodbourne. I have been a gamer since youth and I love gaming. I guess when a game gets a lot of acclaim I have to give it a try. The game is awesome looking. I can't say the camera angles have improved much in gaming as there are still weird angles making some boss battles more difficult than they should be. Ii know, I wasn't a fan of the Souls games, so what am I doing playing Bloodbourne. I have been a gamer since youth and I love gaming. I guess when a game gets a lot of acclaim I have to give it a try. The game is awesome looking. I can't say the camera angles have improved much in gaming as there are still weird angles making some boss battles more difficult than they should be. I will say now that I will most likely not finish the game despite the great story and epic goth scenery. I am giving it a 7 due to, no shock here, the inability to adjust difficulty. You either live video games or you use them as brief escapes from an otherwise busy life. If you have a job and a wife or girlfriend, you likely don't have time to devote to games like this as the difficulty level requires many many hours of gameplay in order to "git gud". It is obviously the preference of the game designer, but I think the old school approach of having an easy mode that is truly easy is a way to make your game more accessible to the middle-age gamer that is limited on time. I know I would love this game if I could just relax with it for an hour a day and get into the groovy graphics and storyline, but since that is not an option I feel that I can not truly enjoy the experience. Like I said, the decision to add easy mode is up to the developer, however I would think From would want to sell as many copies as possible and I know many casual gamers who won't touch Souls or this due to the extreme difficulty. I know fans of the game say that From is staying strong for not adding an easy mode, but is that really true? If you want to get your booty kicked, then you will choose normal mode and let the booty-kicking begin. At any rate, I love the game. I watch videos of the gameplay just to enjoy the story and killer graphics. however, a 7 is where I am parking the rating. I did not like the Souls games, and this is enough of a departure from them to have me interested. I never really felt into the story of the Souls games - which I also did not finish for reasons listed above. This game is different. It is easy to see why it is receiving such acclaim.… Expand
  29. mrjohnnykid
    Jun 26, 2016
    9
    This game is amazing! It's my first souls game and was extremely difficult at first, Until i realized that i wasn't Rambo. After the learning curve i got used of the gameplay and grinded for a while and it became a lot easier.

    Graphics are phenomenal for console, With a little frame rate slowdown.

    Atmosphere is second to none.

    Take your time and be careful not to die!

    T
  30. Pandur
    Jun 21, 2016
    9
    Also its a bit easier and more accessible than the souls-series, bloodborne is still one hell of a a dark beast lurking in the shadows of your living room – always wating to catch you and keep you glued to your screen till dawn sets in. Ultimately punishing, highly rewarding, absolutely challenging, extremely addictive. A black beauty in visuals, audio, gamedesign and mechanics. Had myAlso its a bit easier and more accessible than the souls-series, bloodborne is still one hell of a a dark beast lurking in the shadows of your living room – always wating to catch you and keep you glued to your screen till dawn sets in. Ultimately punishing, highly rewarding, absolutely challenging, extremely addictive. A black beauty in visuals, audio, gamedesign and mechanics. Had my bloody fun with it for 100 h+. Highly recommended.… Expand
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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
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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