Bloodborne

 PlayStation 4
  • Publisher: SCEA
  • Release Date: Mar 24, 2015
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  1. thecoon
    Jul 31, 2015
    9
    I'm not sure where to begin. The game is beautiful in a dark, grotesque and adverse way. You never feel welcome in this world and you are repeatedly brutally punished for your mistakes and ignorance. However badly beaten you feel, you continue your journey with a need to uncover the world's mysteries and to stand up for yourself. As you progress you become accustomed to fighting theI'm not sure where to begin. The game is beautiful in a dark, grotesque and adverse way. You never feel welcome in this world and you are repeatedly brutally punished for your mistakes and ignorance. However badly beaten you feel, you continue your journey with a need to uncover the world's mysteries and to stand up for yourself. As you progress you become accustomed to fighting the superior evil, rather than fleeing in fear. An oddly satisfying transition I have never experienced from any other game.… Expand
  2. ChickenNorris
    Jul 29, 2015
    10
    From Software, when it comes to level design, story and gameplay always did a great job, being restrained by the PS3 lack of power, they couldn't exploit their full potential, with the PS4 and Bloodborne, they, pretty much made a master piece , in ever single inch of this game you can see the work they've put into the game.
    First playthrough if going blind, is like every other souls    From Software, when it comes to level design, story and gameplay always did a great job, being restrained by the PS3 lack of power, they couldn't exploit their full potential, with the PS4 and Bloodborne, they, pretty much made a master piece , in ever single inch of this game you can see the work they've put into the game.
    First playthrough if going blind, is like every other souls games, it's going to be painful and slow, the diffculty makes everything more rewarding, because when playing Bloodborne there is nothing like managing to kill this boss you struggled on for so long. Then when you get the habit of playing, all these little tricks and all these patterns you finish by knowing perfectly make it so that going through the game a second time is almost like a whole new experience. Even if like every other game you might get bored at some point (like I did) there will always be this little thought in the back of your head who'll tell you "Oh what if I did this, that or that in Bloodborne" which gets you back to the game and makes it as fun as the first time you've ventured through the streets of Yharnam.    … Expand
  3. 2ofclubs
    Jul 29, 2015
    9
    I played this without ever playing any of the souls games, and oh boy, did I find it tough.
    The difficulty in the end leads to huge satisfaction when PREY SLAUGHTERED beams across the screen.
    The game looks beautiful and the requirement to think on your feet rather than frantically smash on R1 is a joy to behold. The sound (especially through headphones) is also excellent. I will    I played this without ever playing any of the souls games, and oh boy, did I find it tough.
    The difficulty in the end leads to huge satisfaction when PREY SLAUGHTERED beams across the screen.

    The game looks beautiful and the requirement to think on your feet rather than frantically smash on R1 is a joy to behold.

    The sound (especially through headphones) is also excellent.

    I will admit I was close to giving up, I guess many non Souls players will have done so, or come close, and this may be evident in the numerous 0 scores.

    "Don't Give Up" A note I saw a few times left by other players, and I can't echo it enough.    … Expand
  4. CoNn3r_B
    Jul 29, 2015
    6
    I found Bloodborne to be a hallow and overall boring experience and here is why.
    Level Design: The best thing about Dark Souls 1 and 2 is the level design, no matter what you say about DS2 Drangleic(I'm pretty sure I spelt that wrong) is a beautiful and varied place with dark castles to bright vibrant forests and the same goes double to DS1 but Bloodborne is just the same dark grey/blue    I found Bloodborne to be a hallow and overall boring experience and here is why.
    Level Design: The best thing about Dark Souls 1 and 2 is the level design, no matter what you say about DS2 Drangleic(I'm pretty sure I spelt that wrong) is a beautiful and varied place with dark castles to bright vibrant forests and the same goes double to DS1 but Bloodborne is just the same dark grey/blue world which is permanently miserable and has next to no variation in the colour pallet.
    Weapons: Yes they are cool with how they can switch changing your combat style mid fight and yes they look sexy but there are so few of them, I came across only 7 weapons in my play-through and 4 guns which is disappointing as hell, in DS1 and 2 you couldn't go five steps without tripping over a weapon useful or no. They need more weapons asap.
    Armour: You are restricted in what you can wear now whereas is DS you could wear light or medium or heavy or heavy-light...the world was your oyster but Bloodborne restricts you to coats and hats and like the weapons, they lack in variety.
    Combat: Combat is about the only redeeming thing in this game where it is fast paced and well laid out but it lacks the choice of DS, you could dual wield or use miracles or magic or sword and shield and so on so forth but in Bloodborne you are restricted to main hand and a gun, you can use both hands or torches and shields but they are so useless this time round, I went trough the entire game with the saw-cleaver and had no trouble which brings me to my next point...
    Difficulty: The main staple of the DS games is their difficulty, the hardest one to date is still DS1 and DS2 comes second, Bloodborne was easy in comparison, in my entire playthrough I died in combat 20 times rather than 150 in DS2 and over 200 in DS1. The enemies telegraphed their attacks from last week where most could be dodged by a quick back step anyway, the Bosses were so, so easy. Most were too big to actually hit you, you could just roll under them or step behind them and early on you become overpowered making the standard enemy nothing more than free xp.
    Story: To top it all off the story is god awful, this is a story where SPOILER ALERT the good ending has you turn into a **** squid...I'll let that swim around your head for a few moments SPOILER END the world tells you nothing about itself unlike DS1 and characters have no story what so ever, just showing up for nothing other than empty interactions or free items or you blow them or some menial crap like that.
    Overall: I didn't get a sense of accomplishment when I finished Bloodborne but instead I felt bored, I thought to myself what did I enjoy about this game and I found very few things to recall, I would mention the chalice dungeons but they can summed up in one word "Crap" I felt very disappointed in this game and opted to sell it and buy Dark Souls 2 Scholar of the First Sin instead which was way more interesting.
    6.5/10    … Expand
  5. allwititnow
    Jul 29, 2015
    10
    Wat a great game Sony was real smart fronting the money to publish a new ip.i think it's way better than dark souls although the games r similar in some aspects. I'm looking forward to some dlc. Graphically the game is gorgeous. The style is like no other game n enemies look awesome. The bosses r huge n the battles r epic. The game is difficult wen u start the game bit if u keep goin bak 2Wat a great game Sony was real smart fronting the money to publish a new ip.i think it's way better than dark souls although the games r similar in some aspects. I'm looking forward to some dlc. Graphically the game is gorgeous. The style is like no other game n enemies look awesome. The bosses r huge n the battles r epic. The game is difficult wen u start the game bit if u keep goin bak 2 base n repeat the 1st couple of levels n take the time to level up before u progress further the game will b a bit easier n more enjoyable. Trust me take a few hours n level up its worth it… Expand
  6. mcwalsh
    Jul 28, 2015
    10
    From Software scores big again with a spiritual successor to the punishing Souls series. Deep, addictive, huge and brutal, Bloodborne is everything his predecessors ever was with better graphics, more dynamic to the combats and a backstory as sad and incredible as possible. A must for everyone who owns a PS4.
  7. Hashtagyoloswag
    Jul 28, 2015
    10
    Bloodborne is the PS4's first truly must have killer app.When I first heard about Bloodborne's announcement I had become very interested in it's whole concept. I wasn't able to play it on day one because I hadn't had a PS4 by the time the game was released. But I was soon able to get a PS4 and my (new) uncle had his own copy of the game and decided to let me have it for free. Sometimes, IBloodborne is the PS4's first truly must have killer app.When I first heard about Bloodborne's announcement I had become very interested in it's whole concept. I wasn't able to play it on day one because I hadn't had a PS4 by the time the game was released. But I was soon able to get a PS4 and my (new) uncle had his own copy of the game and decided to let me have it for free. Sometimes, I WISH I paid money for this game, because that's what From Software deserves for this gem. Bloodborne does not disappoint.

    First, let's talk about the what exactly BB is. Bloodborne is a spiritual successor to Dark Souls and Demon's Souls, borrowing the hubworld idea and horror aspect from demon's souls, the intricate level design from Dark Souls, and the amazing story "telling" from both. Deep down in it's roots, BB is a souls game, but there are so many ways it deviates and innovates from its successors that calling it a re-skin would make you look kind of stupid.

    The combat in particular is spectacular. It is no longer passive like previous games were where you hid behind your shield, observe enemy patterns, and strike when they're open. In BB, there's only one shield, and it SUUUUCKS. Most people playing would have no use for it at all. There is also no heavy armor, so you'll never worry about how fast you roll. The enemies are said to be three times as quick as the enemies in other souls titles, so you have no choice BUT to be aggressive if you want to live. This allows the combat to be more thrilling than ever before, and it will guarantee that you will find yourself on the edge of your seat. Now, you may have your doubts about the variety of weapons in the game, the number being 42. But each weapon can transform into a different "mode" that changes the damage, reach, and moveset of the weapon on the fly. So there are practically 84 weapons, along with sidearms like guns, which you use to counter enemy attacks and leave them open for a visceral attack, torches, or the shield I mentioned earlier. And just like any souls game, Bloodborne is HAAAARRRD. In fact, I think it's the hardest souls game to date! The enemies are merciless, they will use any chance they get to take your life, and you will be signing your death warrant if you're not concentrating and being careless. This game Isn't artificially hard, where any enemy could one hit you, or they just spam attacks all the time without relent. When you die, it's most likely your own fault. But when you've been losing to a boss countless times and you finally beat it, the overwhelming sense of accomplishment is unmatched.

    Bloodborne is also amazing with its story telling. In the beginning, all you know about the game is that you're some dude in some town called Y'harnam where a plague that turns men into beasts is ravaging the city. But what is unique about this game and its successors is how it tells you the story, which it basically doesn't. Instead, the story is divided into tiny little spoonfuls, which are scattered around the whole game, with some missing, leaving you to figure out what flavor they are based on that of the other spoonfuls you found. This is why some reviewers say the story is nonexistent in this game, because they were too lazy to look for it. The story is not given to you through cutscenes, but rather, little things, such as item descriptions, optional npc dialogue, the design of enemies, the layout of certain areas, and even the location of item pickups. This kind of story has created a large community of other people who play BB and work together to create their own theories and help each other piece the story together, like a massive lore hunt. In the beginning of the game, it all seems to be filled with horror tropes, but when you get deeper, the game begins to slowly turn into a lovecraftian cosmic horror story.

    Now, let's talk about the soundtrack, oh the SOUNDTRACK! If you didn't already know, the soundtrack was composed by Chris Velasco, the same guy who composed the God of War soundtrack. And, in my opinion, his work in BB is just as good as his work with God of War, if not even better. The soundtrack is used very sparingly, it's is only used when in specific areas and in boss battles. This serves to set the proper tone for everything from the calming peacefulness and safety of the hubworld to the tension of a boss battle. And the songs themselves are works of art. I often find myself listening to songs from the game on the internet and humming along to them because they are so good.

    Bloodborne came around at March 24th, 2015. It's not even September yet, but I think I've already found my game of the year. Bloodborne is a game I will play for ages to come.    … Expand
  8. dharma
    Jul 27, 2015
    9
    I never got into the Souls series before, knowing that they are hard. So here I am trying to find a killer app for the PS4, and I decided to delve into Bloodborne. To my surprise, despite its new gen graphics, it is at its core a 3-D Castlevania done right. Fighting monsters that pounce at you when you least expect? Check. Pattern memorization? Check. Dying absolutely ALL the time?I never got into the Souls series before, knowing that they are hard. So here I am trying to find a killer app for the PS4, and I decided to delve into Bloodborne. To my surprise, despite its new gen graphics, it is at its core a 3-D Castlevania done right. Fighting monsters that pounce at you when you least expect? Check. Pattern memorization? Check. Dying absolutely ALL the time? Check. Suffice to say, it is hard but it's designed so well that once you get its mechanics, you'll be having a great time. You will die...a lot. But somehow, you learn a bit more about the game every time. The design of the city is sprawling, and incredibly interconnected. The controls are great and responsive. The first killer app for the PS4 and the best game to come out in 2015.… Expand
  9. Kanivakil
    Jul 26, 2015
    5
    I've only played about a few hours into this game but it is impossible to enjoy it for longer periods of time because the game gives me a headache due to its frame rate. The game does not run smoothly. It appears to stutter. I'm a PC gamer who is accustomed to 60 FPS so if you are a life/exclusive console gamer then I believe the game would be excellent for you--ignorance is bliss. I'veI've only played about a few hours into this game but it is impossible to enjoy it for longer periods of time because the game gives me a headache due to its frame rate. The game does not run smoothly. It appears to stutter. I'm a PC gamer who is accustomed to 60 FPS so if you are a life/exclusive console gamer then I believe the game would be excellent for you--ignorance is bliss. I've deducted 5 points solely because of that reason. Otherwise the game is near perfect in terms of visuals and mood it presents.… Expand
  10. NinjaLandGameYT
    Jul 23, 2015
    10
    Bloodborne - Themed Upgrade to Souls series

    + A variety of old and new horror themes and interesting enviorments + Intense action game play + Interesting environments with plenty of surprises + Ominously interesting boss design + Randomly generated dungeons + Great multi-player action, and PVP - Lack of much game changes upon New game + - Steep learning curve for newcomers -    Bloodborne - Themed Upgrade to Souls series

    + A variety of old and new horror themes and interesting enviorments
    + Intense action game play
    + Interesting environments with plenty of surprises
    + Ominously interesting boss design
    + Randomly generated dungeons
    + Great multi-player action, and PVP

    - Lack of much game changes upon New game +
    - Steep learning curve for newcomers
    - Game-play systems also have learning curve

    Overall - The games horror sci fi themes combined with the intense game-play and exploration provide many hours, around 40 - 80 of great game-play. Intense and amazing moments with bosses and friends is to be had. After the game is completed, progression slows down and not much new happens, other then PVP, which is still not optimized.    … Expand
  11. HonestReviewz
    Jul 22, 2015
    9
    This is a refined version of the Dark souls series. The combat now feels fresh, but still challenging, and there are many ways to play Bloodborne. It lacks imagination within the story, but more than makes up for it with its smooth gameplay.

    Bottom line: A must play for almost any fan of rpgs and action orientated games. If you are looking for an easy game to chug through, then you're    This is a refined version of the Dark souls series. The combat now feels fresh, but still challenging, and there are many ways to play Bloodborne. It lacks imagination within the story, but more than makes up for it with its smooth gameplay.

    Bottom line: A must play for almost any fan of rpgs and action orientated games. If you are looking for an easy game to chug through, then you're better suited looking at a different genre.

    Overall score: 9.2 out of 10
    Reason for deduction: Lackluster story and characters.    … Expand
  12. HelloWorld98
    Jul 22, 2015
    10
    Bloodborne is, without a doubt, the best game I've played this year... maybe ever. Even with solid, new releases like Witcher 3 and Batman, I find myself yearning to revisit Yharnam again and again..!

    I've never felt such accomplishment after some of these boss fights - it's a rush you NEED to experience. 10/10 recommend this game.
  13. AlbusDumbledore
    Jul 22, 2015
    10
    I never finished any souls game before playing this game (played about 1-2 hours of dark souls and raged quit). However, after playing this game (and playing it well) made it one of the best video game i played in years. This game also made me come back to playing dark souls which is becoming one of the best as well.

    This game is not for everyone though. If you have the patience and    I never finished any souls game before playing this game (played about 1-2 hours of dark souls and raged quit). However, after playing this game (and playing it well) made it one of the best video game i played in years. This game also made me come back to playing dark souls which is becoming one of the best as well.

    This game is not for everyone though. If you have the patience and time, and would like to experience a one of a kind game, I 100% recommend this game. Best game so far ( Jul 22, 2015) on Playstation 4.

    Thank you and I love you    … Expand
  14. VideoGame_Guru
    Jul 20, 2015
    10
    i wrote an indeph review but it wouldnt all fit so heres the end of it.

    As a whole this is by far the best game on the playstation 4 to date and has undoubtably kept me captivated, this is one of the most enjoyable and fulfilling games I’ve ever played and it has made me fall in love with this series, even after completing the game for the 3rd time I find myself going back to playing it    i wrote an indeph review but it wouldnt all fit so heres the end of it.

    As a whole this is by far the best game on the playstation 4 to date and has undoubtably kept me captivated, this is one of the most enjoyable and fulfilling games I’ve ever played and it has made me fall in love with this series, even after completing the game for the 3rd time I find myself going back to playing it just because it is so much more entertaining once you master the mechanics of the game. There has recently been DLC announced and I for one am very much looking forward to it. Not many games capture my attention like this one has and that is a rare thing especially recently when the market is full of first person shooters so this really has been a breath of fresh air. If you haven’t played bloodborne yet then I highly recommend you do and if you have been debating whether or not to purchase a ps4 then I think that this game could just be the decider. Bloodborne 100% deserves the credit it gets and more. For that reason I highly recommend it to fans of the soul series as you will definitely enjoy it and newcomers will enjoy the learning experience that the game brings.    … Expand
  15. alkaabi_of_war
    Jul 20, 2015
    10
    beeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeest game ever
  16. ford0075
    Jul 16, 2015
    10
    30 years of gaming and I've never encountered such a captivating, adrenaline-inducing experience. If you are considering Bloodborne, stop considering and start playing. You will be on the edge of your seat as you explore each new area where the moon light reflects off the blood-stained Victorian architecture in just such a way to completely immerse you in the environment. Your heart will30 years of gaming and I've never encountered such a captivating, adrenaline-inducing experience. If you are considering Bloodborne, stop considering and start playing. You will be on the edge of your seat as you explore each new area where the moon light reflects off the blood-stained Victorian architecture in just such a way to completely immerse you in the environment. Your heart will race throughout each boss fight leaving you with an indescribable feeling of accomplishment when you prevail. Bloodborne's unique approach to story-telling will captivate you and make you think the way no other game can.

    Fair warning though, Bloodborne takes a sink or swim approach. You will wake up in the city of Yarnham and be left to you devices to start. The story unfolds through exploration instead of forcing you to watch cut-scenes. You will be killed several times before you will become adept enough at the fast-paced combat to move forward. Those that swim make it to the first boss, see the story start to unfold, and set out on an amazing adventure. Those that sink give up, write a negative review, and miss out on the best game of the generation.

    If you want your hand held, win fights by leveling up instead of improving, be force-fed a story through tedious cut-scenes, and explore a generic world on a horse that's more difficult to steer than a Formula One racecar then check out TW3.    … Expand
  17. Ryn_Ken
    Jul 16, 2015
    8
    This game has amazing combat, exploration, lore and visuals, but it gets more then enough praise as it is. So I'll be focusing on what I think could have been improved.

    The first issue I ran into was the rate at which a gun stagger would work but still leave me injured by the enemies attack. The health regain system can often make up for this since an effective visceral attack will    This game has amazing combat, exploration, lore and visuals, but it gets more then enough praise as it is. So I'll be focusing on what I think could have been improved.

    The first issue I ran into was the rate at which a gun stagger would work but still leave me injured by the enemies attack. The health regain system can often make up for this since an effective visceral attack will immediately refill the lost health, but in situations were the attack stuns you for too long to take advantage or one shots you it starts feeling like a flaw with nothing more then a bandage on it while being called "fixed."

    There are a lot of moments in this game where the developer's idea of difficulty is the amount of times a player can be killed by a single quick attack or stun-locking combo while giving the opponent far more health then they have any business having. Where the game should have been going for a feeling of accomplishment by rising to the challenge it sometimes only left me being glad a cheap enemy was finally dead.

    The loading Screens were an annoying problem when the game released, but even after the patch to reduce the amount of waiting and giving you something to look at during it there is still a big problem with this system. There are far too many situation that require two loading screens when its shouldn't have required any. This is because they wanted to hub area to be an important place for the player, but it comes at the cost of convenience at every turn. Want to level up? two load screens. Want to change your runes? two load screens. Want to upgrade your weapons? two load screens. want to buy something? two load screens. want to go to a different area? two load screens.

    The lack of different weapons isn't a flaw in itself but it does manage to cause a problem that was avoided in the other FromSoft games. Since almost every weapon is essentially its own weapon type any of the ones found later in the game will be like lost potential as you think about how much you would have liked using it on the bosses you've already beaten.

    And lastly there's the unimpressive NG+ which is nothing more then the exact same game with the same enemies, but with more health and dealing more damage.    … Expand
  18. buckeyegamer
    Jul 15, 2015
    0
    I normally don't do reviews but I wanted to for this. I was really, really looking forward to this game. However when I finally got my hands on it I was severely disappointed. Yes the game is challenging but that is not why I didn't like it. I didn't like it because i thought it was so boring. I honestly only made it a couple of hours at most into it but I wasn't about to force myself toI normally don't do reviews but I wanted to for this. I was really, really looking forward to this game. However when I finally got my hands on it I was severely disappointed. Yes the game is challenging but that is not why I didn't like it. I didn't like it because i thought it was so boring. I honestly only made it a couple of hours at most into it but I wasn't about to force myself to play a video game that I wasn't enjoying at the time for the chance that it got better. The graphics where amazing and the story/action seemed good. However I did not like the general game mechanics or the"help" system. I can see how it can have such a huge following but it just wasn't for me.… Expand
  19. dillymonnn
    Jul 15, 2015
    1
    Can't even give this game a score and I'll tell you exactly why. Looking for something with impossible difficulty, no story line, no tutorial/note ridden game with an inventory screen that looks like a 500 page novel? Oh, and not to mention trash combat mechanics? Well stop right here nerd, because this is what you've been dreaming of. I can't express the anger and frustration this gameCan't even give this game a score and I'll tell you exactly why. Looking for something with impossible difficulty, no story line, no tutorial/note ridden game with an inventory screen that looks like a 500 page novel? Oh, and not to mention trash combat mechanics? Well stop right here nerd, because this is what you've been dreaming of. I can't express the anger and frustration this game has caused me to feel. I am a very well seasoned gamer, and I can pick up pretty much any game and play through it. Not until I placed this game inside my ps4. Optimistic after reading a wealthy amount of fantastic reviews, and trading in my Destiny and Battlefield Hardline towards it, imagine my surprise when I get thrown into such a terribly made game. I played a good 24 hours, and I kid you not, I was stuck on the first checkpoint the entire time. That's right, the first level. getting frustrated at this game is an understatement. If a well rounded gamer like me can't get passed the first level, then how the hell is anyone else supposed to do it?! If your looking for a game that will make you angry, then go no further. Granted I don't know the full extent of the game because, well, the game doesn't explain jack **** to you. It throws you into some weird overly dramatic sophisticated character creation screen, then straight to reading a bunch of nonsense you wont remember, then comes the dying and restarting. Evading? better hope its timed better than Einstein's Quantum Algorithm. Trying to heal? Better hope you're 5 miles away from the nearest enemy. Want to just run through the entire level and avoid a brain rupture? A great idea, but you Better hope you're ready for the boss who is 5 million levels higher than you with a health bar that goes off the screen at the end :) Just like the dark souls games. Which in my opinion I have no idea why anyone gives these worthless annoying games any attention. What are you trying to achieve in a game with no story/dialogue, crappy fighting mechanics, and stupid little inventory pick ups that you don't even know what they're used for?? just keep restarting, dying, losing all your points, no checkpoints whatsoever I mean give me a break! who finds pleasure and excitement in these games? I mean unless you're some fat nerd who grinds it all day to make one checkpoint?! sorry but I want to live a long and healthy life, and this game is gonna cause me to have a seizure and heart attack at the same time. Not only does this game feel and resemble the dark souls games, it might as well be a sequel to them. waaay too similar to be considered a whole new game. So, what have we learned today? Bloodborne is a game that was copied and pasted from dark souls and probably took 3 months to make, with no story, a great character creation screen, terrible and delayed fighting mechanics, and a giant empty inventory with worthless junk, in fact you should put your own temper in the inventory to be honest. if only it were possible /: very disappointed with this game. okay im done.… Expand
  20. vinamas
    Jul 13, 2015
    10
    The best game on the PS4 to date.Epic and exciting battles with ton if strategy and thinking involved you must prepare for every. encounter in this well made masterpiece.
  21. lightyears
    Jul 13, 2015
    5
    I usually play other type of games. But because of the critical appraise I had to buy it. What became a frustrating experience.Staretd the game and it was to difficult for me.So expected a tutorial. Not found. Than at least expected a menu to be able to change difficulty settings. Also not found. After two days I was done with it. I didnt have the will to keep trying. Just wanted to haveI usually play other type of games. But because of the critical appraise I had to buy it. What became a frustrating experience.Staretd the game and it was to difficult for me.So expected a tutorial. Not found. Than at least expected a menu to be able to change difficulty settings. Also not found. After two days I was done with it. I didnt have the will to keep trying. Just wanted to have fun. Game failed to deliver. May have come further if i kept trying. But I hate that. A game needs to be fun. Not a frustrating annoying challenge. The game didnt seem worth it anyway. Graphics arent special at all. Sony try better next time if you release an exclusive. At least give several difficulties so that new games as well as experienced gamers enjoy it. For me Sony failed to deliver here.… Expand
  22. ReakingHavok
    Jul 8, 2015
    7
    decent story, one of the hardest games i have ever played...with that being said..just because its hard doesnt mean it goods it means it is hard. the game shouldnt be judged by how hard it is but by how good the mechanics and game play is along with the story. not as great as people make it seem and definatly not as bad as some people are rating it. just because you dont like how hard thedecent story, one of the hardest games i have ever played...with that being said..just because its hard doesnt mean it goods it means it is hard. the game shouldnt be judged by how hard it is but by how good the mechanics and game play is along with the story. not as great as people make it seem and definatly not as bad as some people are rating it. just because you dont like how hard the game is be respectful and rate on the other stuff like immersion, mechanics and story… Expand
  23. SillyRukus
    Jul 7, 2015
    10
    I cannot believe I waited so long to buy this gem. I am loving eveey minute of it and it feels so warm and dark while playing this. I love the skill that needs to be put into this. The detail the story and most of all the mechanics are outstanding. Thank you for making such a beautiful game for all of the Dark Soul fans. I wish I could rate you 100.
  24. xGray99
    Jul 4, 2015
    10
    Bloodborne is a must have PS4 exclusive. It blends the horror and difficulty that people have come to expect from a souls game and true next gen graphics and play ability seamlessly. If you own a PS4 this should be top of youre to buy list, granted its difficult but the rewards are perfect.
  25. Nattervan
    Jul 3, 2015
    8
    This game is amazing, it's hard to stop thinking about it. It does so many things right, it looks great has deep game play and has an intense atmosphere. Most of the negative reviews are from people who never played the game at all. Its longer then your average game too, so happy hunting.
  26. superdonkey
    Jul 2, 2015
    10
    bloodborne can start off frustrating especially if your not familiar with souls games but persist a while and you will experience something unique. bloodborne takes a nightmare are makes it into a game, nothing else has come close to this in terms of total challenge/reward in such a deeply woven environment.
  27. Thuntasaurus
    Jun 29, 2015
    9
    Hello and welcome to a wonderful review by me, Thuntasaurus.

    I DO have existential knowledge on the 'Souls' series, this game, despite not being apart of the actual franchise, is an splendidly fun 'Souls-like' game, at the very least. If you are on the fence about buying this game, please, take to note that this game is NOT easy, nor is it supposed to be. Those with short tempers,    Hello and welcome to a wonderful review by me, Thuntasaurus.

    I DO have existential knowledge on the 'Souls' series, this game, despite not being apart of the actual franchise, is an splendidly fun 'Souls-like' game, at the very least. If you are on the fence about buying this game, please, take to note that this game is NOT easy, nor is it supposed to be. Those with short tempers, purchase at your own risk. I highly recommend this game to anyone and everyone, with the exception of those who are highly temper-mental.

    But hey, that's just one person's thought on the game. Try Bloodborne out for yourself, you may like it, love it, or hate it as you please. Either way, you can return the game as you see fit. But anyway, that's all for now folks, I'll see you... on the other side. Bye-bye!    … Expand
  28. PhilMcracken
    Jun 29, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is one of the most immersive experiences you will ever find in a game, as is the case with all Fromsoft games. To start of, it nails the atmosphere, having spectacular graphics and a dark and gloomy feel to everything you look at. As soon as you enter the starting are, anything you see, you can go there... in time. and this is one of my favorite examples of Victorian London in a game or movie.

    A story is a large part of this game, and it is very hard for players to understand it, although if you take your time to research the amazing lore in this game, it will lead to a much better experience. As you venture through the game, you will have no clear goal, except from the cryptic hints you gain from the few npcs and notes you find throughout the game and from first sight it seems like you're only hunting beasts, but as you progress through the game you are waging a battle against the very GODS, which makes you feel pretty awesome. Fromsoftware nails making you feel like the character, as you are thrusted into a world you don't understand.

    The gameplay is my favorite aspect in your game, being difficult, although fair, and it will take awhile for new players to adapt. The weapons add to the diversity, as it is more quality over quantity compared to the other souls games, and they all have different ways to use them to your advantage, against different enemies. The bosses in this game are phenomenal(except from the witches of hemwick), as the visuals and attacks are amazing, and a boss fight is something you need to prepare for, and will often take multiple tries, but the moment when you beat one is unforgettable. Bloodborne has scared me more than any horror game I've ever played, as you don't know whats round the corner, and you don't want to lose all those precious blood echoes you've amassed 20 steps away from the next checkpoint.

    There are a few problems with this game, such as it does not welcome new players well enough, and you need to of either played other souls games or to just keep trying... hard... very hard. The online aspects have improved from other souls games, although it still confusing and sometimes the servers cant keep up to the mass amount of enemies, especially in particular areas. To add, armor doesn't play a big roll in this game, as it has no weight or outstanding statistics compared to other, and i normally just keep to the most well rounded, the one most appropriate to the boss fight, or just looks, and that is one thing the armor has, looks.

    Overall in my opinion Bloodborne is a must have Ps4 exclusive, as it will quickly immerse you and it may even introduce you into the souls genre. Bloodborne is one of my GOTY's so far, and i can't wait for the upcoming DLC, and the future projects of FromSoftware and the game director Hidetaka Miyazaki. Do you're self a favor and buy this.    … Expand
  29. bravekunai
    Jun 29, 2015
    10
    Brutal, challenging, an amazing experience from the start to the final battle. Grate soundtrack, amazing boss encounters, unbelievable enemy and environment design, the art direction is epic, you can really feel the world you're playing. Best PS4 game without a doubt.
  30. prawntoast1
    Jun 28, 2015
    9
    I want to first say that I have never played any of the Dark Souls games so Bloodborne was my first game of this type. It is a challenge, it is hard but very rewarding when you figure out how to kill a boss or getting past a point you have struggled in the past with. It is a very dark world with beautiful architecture. Controls take a while to get used to. This game is not for everyoneI want to first say that I have never played any of the Dark Souls games so Bloodborne was my first game of this type. It is a challenge, it is hard but very rewarding when you figure out how to kill a boss or getting past a point you have struggled in the past with. It is a very dark world with beautiful architecture. Controls take a while to get used to. This game is not for everyone however! It takes time and commitment but it is an experience well worth the while.… Expand
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#3 Best PS4 Game of 2015
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#1 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2015
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#9 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2015

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Universal acclaim - based on 100 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
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  2. Mixed: 1 out of 100
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  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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