Bloodborne

 PlayStation 4
  • Publisher: SCEA
  • Release Date: Mar 24, 2015
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  1. Yolovich
    Mar 24, 2015
    10
    This is a true system seller game! The atmosphere of the game, the design, the environment are so UNIQUE! Best 60$/€ i have ever spend. If you have a Ps4,you have to give this game a try right now.
  2. WackoDaSniper
    Mar 11, 2016
    9
    First game I've played of this genre. The beginning is so hard for newcomers, if you like challenges in games unlike most button mashing console games today, then buy this. And keep a spare window handy cuz your controller might get thrown out it after the werewolves on the bridge. 9/10, good game, don't expect a story, this game is about challenge, coop with friends, and bragging rights.
  3. Termin8ter
    Feb 29, 2016
    9
    Bloodborne is an excellent successor to to the Dark Souls series. The gameplay is fast, fluent, responsive, and punishes your slightest mistakes with an instant death. The graphics are amazing as well, Bloodborne is arguably the best looking game on PS4 so far. The campaign is interesting, springing amazing boss fights on you when you least expect it. And it even has 4 different endings,Bloodborne is an excellent successor to to the Dark Souls series. The gameplay is fast, fluent, responsive, and punishes your slightest mistakes with an instant death. The graphics are amazing as well, Bloodborne is arguably the best looking game on PS4 so far. The campaign is interesting, springing amazing boss fights on you when you least expect it. And it even has 4 different endings, depending on your subtle choices. Overall, you should buy Bloodborne if your'e a Dark Souls fan, or looking for a challenging game. Bring on Dark Souls 3!… Expand
  4. EliteGames
    May 13, 2016
    9
    Beautiful torture is the best way to describe Bloodborne! It came as no surprise to me that the best Souls game to come since Demon's Souls was brought to us by the same great developers. This game is brutal at times, especially in the beginning; but once you get rolling (sometimes quite literally) this game can really be a treat. You will feel no better sense of accomplishment then whenBeautiful torture is the best way to describe Bloodborne! It came as no surprise to me that the best Souls game to come since Demon's Souls was brought to us by the same great developers. This game is brutal at times, especially in the beginning; but once you get rolling (sometimes quite literally) this game can really be a treat. You will feel no better sense of accomplishment then when you complete this game in full. I wouldn't recommend this game for anyone that is reliant on save systems to get them through games; as this game as very few checkpoints and some areas are particularly brutal to get through. Alas, if you have played a souls game before then you will be prepared for this and to those people I say...Pick this game up ASAP!!!… Expand
  5. DDP
    Mar 4, 2016
    10
    Great game, extremely difficult (let me rephrase, Impossible) if you think you can cleave your way through enemies, so not for the "play on Easy" players. graphically is ok on characters, but the word itself is astonishingly amazing, great music, and you may find yourself stopping, looking at the horizon, and then dying because you overlooked a corpse :D. It is a must buy for any die hardGreat game, extremely difficult (let me rephrase, Impossible) if you think you can cleave your way through enemies, so not for the "play on Easy" players. graphically is ok on characters, but the word itself is astonishingly amazing, great music, and you may find yourself stopping, looking at the horizon, and then dying because you overlooked a corpse :D. It is a must buy for any die hard fan of the Dark Souls saga. Don't get it if you can't curse while gaming, it is not a game for everyone.… Expand
  6. 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
  7. JuanLuisGG14
    Feb 1, 2017
    10
    Best PS4 game to this day, features superb graphics and art, excellent lore and fluid combat
    Cons: blood vials make for innecessary farming
    9.5 /10 (i approximate it to 10)
  8. Mirikado
    Aug 2, 2020
    10
    This is the best FromSoft game that was made, and that speaks volume.
    The art is just fantastic. The trick weapons are unique and creative. The lore is easy enough to understand on a basic level, but still leaves a lot of room to explore if you read more into item descriptions, enemy/item placements, side quests (the typical FromSoft stuff)...
    This game was surprisingly ahead of its time    This is the best FromSoft game that was made, and that speaks volume.
    The art is just fantastic. The trick weapons are unique and creative. The lore is easy enough to understand on a basic level, but still leaves a lot of room to explore if you read more into item descriptions, enemy/item placements, side quests (the typical FromSoft stuff)...
    This game was surprisingly ahead of its time and it is as close to a perfect FromSoft game that we will ever get.    … Expand
  9. bcdserra
    Mar 21, 2016
    10
    A year. I'm writing this review a year after release. I'm still playing, still obsessed by it. It's the best game of this millennium and the best game since the great ps1 era. It's beyond masterpiece, beyond work of art, I can't even explain it. Bloodborne I love you forever.
  10. PonyvilleCritic
    Aug 7, 2015
    8
    Bloodborne to me was exactly as I expected it to be. Ball-shrivelingly difficult with a very heavy emphasis on farming to get upgrades, I find this type of design to be tedious and boring yet I can understand how some people find enjoyment out of it, an eventual escalation to becoming an all-powerful badass, finally taking down that boss that's plagued you for the last 15 runs.

    I am    Bloodborne to me was exactly as I expected it to be. Ball-shrivelingly difficult with a very heavy emphasis on farming to get upgrades, I find this type of design to be tedious and boring yet I can understand how some people find enjoyment out of it, an eventual escalation to becoming an all-powerful badass, finally taking down that boss that's plagued you for the last 15 runs.

    I am very much in favor of this game, though it's not perfect, I like it enough to give it a solid 8/10.    … Expand
  11. Bloodborne2
    Aug 17, 2015
    10
    I was skeptical about Bloodborne at first, because of its link to the Dark souls franchise, those games are some of the hardest games ever made. But it set itself apart from the Soul's series with its dark 18-th century architecture world, and a fast paced strategic combat system that is more reliable than the slow paced shield blocking and slow evades of the Souls series. I constantlyI was skeptical about Bloodborne at first, because of its link to the Dark souls franchise, those games are some of the hardest games ever made. But it set itself apart from the Soul's series with its dark 18-th century architecture world, and a fast paced strategic combat system that is more reliable than the slow paced shield blocking and slow evades of the Souls series. I constantly felt a presence of danger around every corner of this unpredictable and merciless world, but as I learned from my many deaths I honed my skills, and felt a level of accomplishment I haven't felt in long time or maybe ever. That is why I am labelling this the greatest game I have ever played, and I haven't said that since legend of Zelda: Ocarina of time on the Nintendo 64 back in 19 97, thank you From Software for gut-wrenching nightmare that I will remember for the rest of my life.… Expand
  12. Jaquio10
    Aug 18, 2015
    7
    I bought this game based on the high scores it received. I played it for about 5 hours divided in about 4 occassions and became bored of it and traded it for another game. Probably it becomes more interesting with time but I do not have that patience because I have many other things to do too with my day. In my opinion a game is good when the gameplay is fun from the beginning until theI bought this game based on the high scores it received. I played it for about 5 hours divided in about 4 occassions and became bored of it and traded it for another game. Probably it becomes more interesting with time but I do not have that patience because I have many other things to do too with my day. In my opinion a game is good when the gameplay is fun from the beginning until the end, and this game was just boring do to the fact that it is so hard from the beginning.… Expand
  13. AbstractCat
    Aug 21, 2015
    9
    Bloodborne is an action RPG in which you hunt for answers in the ancient city of Yharnam, now cursed with a strange endemic illness spreading through the streets like a disease. Peril, death and madness infest this dark world, and you're tasked with uncovering its darkest secrets which will be necessary for you to survive. Armed with a singular arsenal of weaponry, including guns and sawBloodborne is an action RPG in which you hunt for answers in the ancient city of Yharnam, now cursed with a strange endemic illness spreading through the streets like a disease. Peril, death and madness infest this dark world, and you're tasked with uncovering its darkest secrets which will be necessary for you to survive. Armed with a singular arsenal of weaponry, including guns and saw cleavers, you'll require wits, strategy and reflexes to dispatch the agile and intelligent enemies that guard the city's underbelly. You will utility holy chalices to access an array of vast underground ruins, chock full of traps, beasts, and rewards, to explore and conquer on your own or with other people.… Expand
  14. HENCHMAN
    Apr 15, 2018
    10
    I've never feared death...until, Bloodborne. This game is absolutely terrifying. Not so much scary but terrifying in the sense of knowing death is around the corner and will respawn you at the beginning. I often found myself taking breaks before the next section which I fell victim to multiple times to prepare myself for the battle and calm my nerves. There is no such thing as playing aI've never feared death...until, Bloodborne. This game is absolutely terrifying. Not so much scary but terrifying in the sense of knowing death is around the corner and will respawn you at the beginning. I often found myself taking breaks before the next section which I fell victim to multiple times to prepare myself for the battle and calm my nerves. There is no such thing as playing a quick game in Bloodborne, you finish a whole section or you don't. The previously mentioned points are parts of what makes this game great and so frustrating at the same time. It is the only game I've played as an adult that has given a true send of reward and appreciation for advancing. I picked this game up 2-3 years ago and quit because I couldn't get past Central Yharnam. I didn't understand the mechanics really, found it confusing. Despite that, I knew it was a good game so came back to it. In total, I've spent about 15 hours on Central Yharnam which includes accessing both sides of the bridge and killing those two fully transformed beasts.

    It will be many years before another game like this comes along. It's really not for this generation of loot/reward based grinders, although there are some from this generation will see the goodness that lies within. Gone are the days where you spend days on one part of a game and your only reward is gratification, and you desire nothing else. This is a game about the GAME, not simply chasing after the next coolest piece of gear that will be worthless when the next drops.

    Finally, the artwork, textures, and sounds all blend together in perfect unison.    … Expand
  15. njja02
    May 15, 2018
    10
    As close to perfect you can get. Besides the frame-rate everything about this game is absolutely phenomenal. It's my current favorite game ever made.
  16. PainsMyName
    Feb 14, 2016
    10
    Bloodborne is an EXCELLENT game. I'm sure most of you just want a brief synopsis of whether or not this game is for you, so I'll try to keep it short. If you are an AVERAGE gamer this is a 10/10, easy. If you are an FPS only type of gamer this is most likely a 4/10 game. I personally think everyone should give Bloodborne a shot and try it. It's the type of game that makes you feel likeBloodborne is an EXCELLENT game. I'm sure most of you just want a brief synopsis of whether or not this game is for you, so I'll try to keep it short. If you are an AVERAGE gamer this is a 10/10, easy. If you are an FPS only type of gamer this is most likely a 4/10 game. I personally think everyone should give Bloodborne a shot and try it. It's the type of game that makes you feel like you're on drugs or gives you that exciting, thrilling, Christmas feeling . This game has a rich environment filled with a variety of enemies to fight and a boss waiting for you at the end to kick their ass after getting your ass kicked a few times. This game also has rich customization. You are able to choose from a variety of weapons, all weapons are viable and can be upgraded, unique and stylish fancy armor pieces, more for fashion. This game also features character creation, which is honestly sloppy and requires a YouTube tutorial on how to make a lesser monstrous playable character. (It's possible to make a super hot female or male character for those of you that are wondering) Lastly there is a level up system in which you can rank up through killing enemies and choose which stat to improve between Health, Endurance, or Special Skills (Strength, Dexterity, Arcane etc.) to become more powerful. The only downside to this game are the Chalice Dungeons. (Optional Grindfest) The story leaves a lot of un-answered questions but is rich in lore. This game isn't hard, it just takes getting used to like any other game. All in all this is a very memorable game and a game I am very satisfied with. Last word, get it!… Expand
  17. GAMERGUY25
    May 2, 2016
    10
    For the first time in a while from software spans outside of the dark souls series and brings the best game they ever made. this game is way more different than dark souls which is why I love it. No more slow and steady gameplay like dark souls if you aren't aggressive then you won't have a good time. enemies are relentless and have faster attack patterns than the souls series. A new parryFor the first time in a while from software spans outside of the dark souls series and brings the best game they ever made. this game is way more different than dark souls which is why I love it. No more slow and steady gameplay like dark souls if you aren't aggressive then you won't have a good time. enemies are relentless and have faster attack patterns than the souls series. A new parry system is also implemented no more shields here you have the option to use a gun and shooting your enemy right before an attack stuns them allowing you to do a parry visceral attack. Trick weapons are also introduced meaning the weapon has 2 forms take the blade of mercy one small sword that can be turned into 2 deadly fast daggers very quickly or the chikage a normal katana at first but coat it in your own blood and with the sacrifice of a small health loss over time strengthens the weapon and adds range. Add on the amazing city of yharnium, expansive lore great NPCs awesome graphics and gruesome bosses bloodborne is every souls fan dream game.… Expand
  18. reviewer2015lol
    Apr 5, 2016
    9
    This is the best game you will get on the ps4, so there is no reason not to buy the game. Amazing graphics, impressive level design, cool weapons and epic boss battles make up for a amazing expierence that i higly recommend to everyone. The only negative for the game is that the loading screens can be brutal, but thats fixed. Even if the game is less big than the predecedors.,it's stillThis is the best game you will get on the ps4, so there is no reason not to buy the game. Amazing graphics, impressive level design, cool weapons and epic boss battles make up for a amazing expierence that i higly recommend to everyone. The only negative for the game is that the loading screens can be brutal, but thats fixed. Even if the game is less big than the predecedors.,it's still worth every dollar you spend for it… Expand
  19. Datamari
    Nov 15, 2015
    9
    This game is cruel! I like it!
    Bloodborne was developed by the same people who made Dark Souls, which is notorious for being one of the hardest games ever made. Bloodborne is no different, and while at first it may seem like a Dark Souls clone, it's more of a successor to the franchise. It's still punishing and savage, but still enjoyable in terms of combat and level design. The game    This game is cruel! I like it!
    Bloodborne was developed by the same people who made Dark Souls, which is notorious for being one of the hardest games ever made. Bloodborne is no different, and while at first it may seem like a Dark Souls clone, it's more of a successor to the franchise. It's still punishing and savage, but still enjoyable in terms of combat and level design. The game looks great, the story is surprisingly deep, and the overall gameplay is what makes this game worth every death. the only problem I have with this game is that the frame-rate drops and loading screens can slow the pace, and the chalice dungeons seem a bit underwhelming. But despite these technical issues, Bloodborne still holds out as a fantastic experience, but if you're new to games like these, i'd recommend playing Dark Souls 1 or 2 before playing this. However, just a tip of advice before playing any of these games: be prepared to die.

    Bloodborne gets a 9/10.    … Expand
  20. Denok137
    May 25, 2016
    10
    Начал знакомство с серией с этой игры.
    Шедевр без сомнений!
    После прошел другие соулс игры, но в них сеттинг нравится меньше. Здесь же все в этом плане для меня просто великолепно. Обожаю. И да, считаю что она сложней ДС. Ведь с щитом сможет каждый :)    Начал знакомство с серией с этой игры.
    Шедевр без сомнений!
    После прошел другие соулс игры, но в них сеттинг нравится меньше.
    Здесь же все в этом плане для меня просто великолепно.
    Обожаю.
    И да, считаю что она сложней ДС. Ведь с щитом сможет каждый :)
  21. kylocosplay
    Jul 28, 2021
    8
    Una obra de arte del gran Miyazaki, con una ambientación de estilo gótica con un diseño de arte brutal. Muy frenético y los combates mucho más dinámicos que otros juegos de Miyazaki. La dificultad de los bosses va en aumento de principio a fin y el lore es bastante bueno y complejo.
  22. IceMan9941
    Oct 23, 2015
    9
    I loved the game. I took a 4 month break to play a few other new games that came out and went back to it with no problem. A true classic. I would like to see a better way to connect with friends. 9/10
  23. Joker29
    Dec 20, 2015
    9
    i'm a huge fan of the souls series. Like all the previous souls game, i'm enjoy Bloodborne a lot, the only reason that i didn't give it 10/10 because of the Pvp and co-op gameplay so dumb
  24. Borgees
    Sep 25, 2016
    9
    Ahhh, a From Software sempre trazendo bons jogos. Outro excelente exclusivo que enriqueceu a biblioteca do PS4 com ótimos jogos. Um dos melhores jogos de 2015.
  25. alexischris19
    Jun 12, 2016
    10
    bloodborne es un juego innovador de gran gameplay exelente banda sonora jefes finales epicos gran variedad en todo sus aspectos enemigos variados y una gran historia detras de ella y cada uno de sus personajes 10/10 obra maestra
  26. The_Mad_Pratter
    May 13, 2016
    9
    This game is a god-send for those with masochistic tendencies, but terrible for casual players. Bloodborne is the ultimate virtual test of reflexes and skill. One minor error, and you're dead. I would say that the game is challenging but fair, but that's a kind of a lie.
    I will say though that the combat is superb. I haven't played a game with swordplay this good since Ocarina of Time on N64.
  27. TheOneWinged
    Apr 20, 2016
    9
    Normally I don't do this, but Bloodborne is a game that deserves to get reviewed. First of all, I never played any of the previous installments by myself, but I heard and read much about them. One of the reasons I write this review is because lots of people tend to review games like BB very superficial, which is a shame because these type of games need a lot of attention and dedication toNormally I don't do this, but Bloodborne is a game that deserves to get reviewed. First of all, I never played any of the previous installments by myself, but I heard and read much about them. One of the reasons I write this review is because lots of people tend to review games like BB very superficial, which is a shame because these type of games need a lot of attention and dedication to fully understand and to therefore enjoy them; like you propably heard before: this game isn't ment for 'casuals', both on a difficulty level and on an intellectual level. I've played 300 hours of PvE, but never did PvP, so please keep that in mind. It NEEDS to be said that BB is more a spiritual sequel to Demons Souls then Dark Souls, as lots of people are pretending wrongly in their reviews, as it has more concepts familiar with the ones of Demons Souls (Hub area, visual style, fewer weapons) then Dark Souls'. But without further ado, let's begin this Review:
    (1) [Story/Lore: 10/10] At first it seems like there is no story in BB, but that is wrong. In the Souls series, everything is part of a grander story, or lore, as it is called; from observing the locations in the game carefully, reading item descriptions to NPC dialogue; it's like a complex mosaic that needs to be put together, but when you do, you will experience one of the most breathtaking, well thought and mind-blowing stories the medium video game has to offer, as BB perfected this art of unconventional story telling and exceeded the previous installments in this manner by being more like a book you're not able to read every sentence of; therefore you start filling up the gaps with your own imagination.
    (2) [World: 10/10] Much like in Dark Souls, you will discover parts of the world which connect late-game areas to early-game areas, creating a believable and connected world. The atmosphere of the game is so dense and powerful that you will be sucked in the world of Yharnam as soon as you enter it. In addition you will be surprised by the variety of locations the developers put into the game, unlike others pretend in their reviews: at the beginning it has a gothic look with many cathedrals but the further you progress, the more different locations you will encounter, from an abandoned village to rotted Woods, an university, a snowy castle into finally entering horrific nightmares.
    (3)[Characters: 10/10] An often unappreciated quality of BB. From the doll, other hunters like Eileen and Djura, the townsfolk you can interact with, to Master Wilhem and Laurence to even some of the bosses like Father Gascoigne, Micolash and Gehrman every character has an own little tragic tale to tell and every one of them has been crafted masterfully and feels unique and very different from each other. And on top of that, every one has other ways to deal with the doomed state of Yharnam and differ in philosophy; it's just like in Majora's Mask, where you can feel the hopelessness and dispair of each individual character differently.
    (4)[Graphics: 7/10] Solid graphics, nothing spectacular, it's a console-exclusive game. Although people were complaining about framerate issues and long loading times at release, patches took care of these things by now. BB suffers from chromatic aberration, that's an effect where the colors outside of the display-centre get blurred and rainbow-like, it's not a big thing but while there are some people having a problem with it, I never realized it myself and in a weird way, I think it fits the game, as it makes the game more 'dream-like'.
    (5)[Visual style/Music: 10/10] The developers lovely designed every nook and cranny with almost obsessive detail. The victorian look and feel pared with the twisted nightmarish influences of lovecraftian-gothic-horror make Yharnam one of the most, if not THE most refined, polished and unique video game world ever created imo, in contrary to the world design of Dark Souls, which follows a 'scheme A' of a medieval/fantasy/'Lord of the Rings'-style world design. If you are into Horror and/or Castlevania or Dracula, this is the game for you. There isn't much music in Souls games which sort of adds to the lonelyness/dispair themes but the music that is in the game fits in perfectly. Some of the tracks like 'The First Hunter' and 'Moonlit Melody' are some of the most memorable and beautiful pieces of music in all of gaming.
    (5)[Gameplay/Controls: 10/10] BB is much more aggressive then previous installments, getting rid of the shield completely, replacing it with a handgun. It's almost like Miyazaki made fun out of his older Souls games, leaving hints in the game like the description of the wooden shield mentioning how ineffective it is to turtle behind shields. The fighting now more feels like dancing with your foes: it is just beautiful, well balanced but unforgiving. Although BB doesn't have as many weapons as DS, it doesn't have to: there is at least one weapon of every archetype, and they are much, much more complex.    … Expand
  28. 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.
  29. Thompsin
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
    I can’t think of any flaws and the replay ability is really high for me. It’s challenging to where you feel great success but not challenging to where you can’t beat something. One of my all time favorites.
  30. ZackRogers
    Nov 18, 2015
    9
    Bloodborne is one of the best games of 2015. This game is amazing and beautiful. If you're not into the Dark Souls themed games yet, Bloodborne is the perfect From Software game for you. The weapons are so cool and fun to level up, the bosses are very challenging and exciting, and its story is pure incredible.
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#3 Best PS4 Game of 2015
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#9 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2015

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Metascore
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Universal acclaim - based on 100 Critic Reviews

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