Bloodborne

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

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  1. fersosar2001
    Jul 2, 2020
    9
    This game is absolutely incredible. The gothic atmosphere is simply gorgeous and immersive, yet disgusting in a good way (best part of the game), the combat is hard yet fair and dynamic, the bosses are absolutely incredible and unique (although I prefer Dark Souls bosses a bit more), the soundtrack is very well done and the take on H.P Lovecraft's type horror is probably the best ever madeThis game is absolutely incredible. The gothic atmosphere is simply gorgeous and immersive, yet disgusting in a good way (best part of the game), the combat is hard yet fair and dynamic, the bosses are absolutely incredible and unique (although I prefer Dark Souls bosses a bit more), the soundtrack is very well done and the take on H.P Lovecraft's type horror is probably the best ever made (along with The Thing and Alien IMO). And no, you don't need to have played Dark Souls to play Bloodborne, they are different games (and I like Bloodborne the best overall).
    The ONLY reason I don't give this game a 10/10, and it's VERY close, is because of the Chalice Dungeons, which as a matter of fact are optional, yet flawed and could've been less tedious. With that being said, this game is a very close masterpiece and you should definitely buy it (along with The Old Hunters DLC which is just as good).    … Expand
  2. VETRA
    Jun 14, 2018
    6
    Bloodborne, exclusivo de ps4, en mi opinion sincera muy sobrevalorado, al igual que la saga souls. Esta bien, no es mal juego, lo mejor sin duda la ambientación, tiene muchos problemas tecnicos, no muy buena jugabilidad, caidas de fps, disfrutable pero no es el juego de 10.
  3. killra
    Dec 17, 2020
    9
    Best game on Playstation 4. If you don't have a playstation, then it's worth buying it
  4. Amunozrocha
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    A brutal masterpiece, challenging, great lore, tons of fun, the harder bosses makes you feel accomplisshed.
  5. praxZ
    Jan 2, 2018
    10
    The game is amazing but I can't give it a 10 due to the lack of PVP and chalice dungeons. The only places where you can really invade people are in the nightmares and that's only if they haven't killed the bell-ringing woman.
    I found the Chalice Dungeons very boring. Unfortunately, the best blood gems and a trophy are locked behind them.
  6. x96xDustyGee
    Apr 20, 2019
    10
    If you asked me what my favorite game would be, the answer to me is obvious. It's undoubtedly Bloodborne! No the game isn't perfect, but no game or anything ever made by man is perfect. I'm 22 years old and have played everything from 8 bit Megaman to Shadows Die twice. So what makes Bloodborne the standout? EVERYTHING. For one, the combat just feels... right. It's an amazingly simpleIf you asked me what my favorite game would be, the answer to me is obvious. It's undoubtedly Bloodborne! No the game isn't perfect, but no game or anything ever made by man is perfect. I'm 22 years old and have played everything from 8 bit Megaman to Shadows Die twice. So what makes Bloodborne the standout? EVERYTHING. For one, the combat just feels... right. It's an amazingly simple system compared to other action games like Ninja Gaiden, but the fact that every hit inflicted or taken counts towards victory or failure, the mechanics of the game push you to ascend to expertise without rarely feeling artificial. The beginning is rough. You're gonna die. You're gonna die again before you can pick up your dropped experience points, and thus lose them forever. You might lose 50,000 blood echoes or more during an unfortunate run. You're going to run out of healing items, bullets, weapon buffs, your weapon might even break mid-fight. It's okay, because without these potential failures, Bloodborne wouldn't be so rewarding. So damn satisfying. Everything about the game, from the map design, lack of an in-game map, the enemy placements and design, down to your very core abilities as an immortal hunter pushes you to fail, then succeed. Once you have the ins and outs figured out, you'll be dodging, rolling, swinging and parrying with ease, instinctively. You'll learn not to think, but react. You'll memorize huge landscapes and know them just like your local streets, weaving from zone to zone, methodically juking enemies when you prefer not to fight. You'll learn to use your blood echoes effectively. Before you learn, you'll suck, but once you find your feet, you'll be slaying beasts effectively from mobs to larger than life bosses. Is it worth the time to get good? Is the initial dying phase worth the headache? YES. This game isn't for everyone, but it's the game for me. Twisted, macabre beasts prowl every nook and cranny of Yharnam. Bosses tower over you and force you to play methodically, if you mash buttons you will not succeed. NG+ cycles keep the difficulty fresh, and it's infinitely replayable because there are so many combinations of playstyles and tactics that 250+ hours in across four characters, I'm still perfecting my runs and trying various tactics that once seemed beyond my abilities. Whenever I buy a new game, once I beat it or get bored, I almost always go back to Bloodborne. It's like Resident Evil 4, but with big swords and cleavers and a give no mercy attitude. I can't stress it enough-- 250 hours, and I'm nowhere near being done with the game. I'll still be playing it 20 years for now I'm sure. Yes, it has frame pacing issues. Yes, farming for vials can be tedious. Yes, the chalice dungeons pretty much suck. It's not perfect. But it's pretty damn close and I think it's going to take quite, quite a lot for another game to take my #1 spot.… Expand
  7. 34801
    Feb 14, 2018
    9
    Abenteuer wie Bloodborne sind der Grund dafür, dass ich Videospiele liebe. Dieses Erlebnis von Spannung, Mysterium & Co gibt mir kein Buch, kein Film - und auch kein anderes Spiel. Hier erlebe ich nicht sechs oder acht Stunden die typische Triple-A-Einbahnstraße, sondern ein anspruchsvolles Abenteuer über dreißig bis vierzig Stunden. Jeder, der Demon’s Souls und Dark Souls genossen hat,Abenteuer wie Bloodborne sind der Grund dafür, dass ich Videospiele liebe. Dieses Erlebnis von Spannung, Mysterium & Co gibt mir kein Buch, kein Film - und auch kein anderes Spiel. Hier erlebe ich nicht sechs oder acht Stunden die typische Triple-A-Einbahnstraße, sondern ein anspruchsvolles Abenteuer über dreißig bis vierzig Stunden. Jeder, der Demon’s Souls und Dark Souls genossen hat, wird auf seine Kosten kommen – ihr erlebt trotz einiger Änderungen im Design ein Blood Souls. Ich bin begeistert von Artdesign, Kampfsystem, Weltaufbau & Co und mir gefällt sowohl das Prinzip der Zufallsdungeons als auch die Multiplayer-Komponenten für bis zu drei Leute: Ihr könnt mit- oder gegeneinander in Bossduellen oder Kerkern antreten. In Letzteren kommen auch fiese Fallen hinzu. Der Schwierigkeitsgrad ist leichter als noch in Demon's Souls, aber trotz des neuen Komforts und vieler Heiltränke, bleibt das Abenteuer je nach Spielweise nicht nur angenehm fordernd, sondern kann ganz böse überraschen. Freut euch auf Figuren mit teilweise mehrstufigen Aufgaben und tragische Konsequenzen. Die Ladezeiten, Kollisions- sowie Bildratenprobleme sind ärgerlich, aber dafür entschädigt die Kulisse mit teilweise verwunschener Schönheit und Bosskreaturen mit spektakulären Auftritten. From Software bleibt sich treu und inszeniert auch auf PlayStation 4 situativen Nervenkitzel in einer rätselhaften Horrorwelt.… Expand
  8. Charlybs
    Jul 24, 2022
    9
    Un juego con una ambientación de 10. Los controles responden muy bien. Un juego difícil de masterizar, pero que una vez lo consigues lo disfrutas mucho. No es un 10 por el framerate que a veces rasca mucho.
  9. Milkomeda
    Aug 19, 2020
    10
    Best Playstation exclusive :) Awesome game
    Love the Lore, the HPL Terror sense.
    Dark souls essence but not equal
  10. bear00766
    Feb 6, 2021
    10
    This game is amazing and since we havent gotten such a good game in a long time i will definitely support it. Bloodborne is a must play for every ps4 user who likes to challenge himself. Every single penny you invested in buying this game is worth it, at least for me.
  11. Kokoroket87
    Feb 2, 2018
    9
    A combat focussed RPG from the creators of Dark Souls, Bloodborne’s gameplay will be recognisable to those familiar with the franchise with a few noticeable tweaks. Set in the Victorian London Era inspired town of Yharnam, you play as a Hunter whom must endure the “Night of the Hunt”; an annual event where beasts and other monstrosities whom roam the streets are hunted down. Much like theA combat focussed RPG from the creators of Dark Souls, Bloodborne’s gameplay will be recognisable to those familiar with the franchise with a few noticeable tweaks. Set in the Victorian London Era inspired town of Yharnam, you play as a Hunter whom must endure the “Night of the Hunt”; an annual event where beasts and other monstrosities whom roam the streets are hunted down. Much like the Souls series, progress is difficult, and you will die often as you engage your enemies, but it is rarely unfair. Despite this it will be frustrating for some and rewarding for others.

    Successful combat is about recognising attack patterns and learning when’s best to strike or retreat. Each fight should be given great attention at first, even against the weakest enemies. Unlike Dark Souls, there are no shields in Bloodborne, resulting in brisker combat not dissimilar to a twin-stick shooter. In its place you have a firearm as support for your primary melee weapon. However, these are best used as a trump card to stun enemies. Defeating enemies will give you Blood Echoes, essentially the in-game currency that you need to level up. Boss battles can range from challenging to brutalising depending on your level as your progression isn’t entirely fixed – you can encounter certain bosses in different orders and not all are necessary to defeat to advance in the game.

    Level Design is labyrinthine, like a Metroidvanias stitched together via gauntlets of enemies. In other words, defeating a string of enemies may lead to discovering a shortcut allowing you the choice to bypass a section completely provided you endured and survived its challenges. This ensures the world feels like a connected environment rather than a series of levels. There are many secret passages in the game also that are difficult to find. The game takes pride in obscuring these solutions and your success in unveiling them will largely depend on your interest in the games lore and your commitment to decoding these mysteries.

    The narrative is told largely through NPC’s, the environmental design and some unsigned notes – some are direct, but most are cryptic. The rare cut scenes are intentionally vague and make the atmosphere mysterious and oppressive. In other words, don’t expect to sit back and be told what’s happening - the game wants you to earn that too. Even if the minor details are hard to follow, the overarching narrative is fairly clear by games end but greater curiosity in the worlds machinations will likely lead to further playthroughs given there are dialogue trees with certain characters that can exact different outcomes; denizens can assist you or hold you back depending how you interact with them.

    Aesthetically, Bloodborne is Gothic Horror; a Victorian setting of cluttered ornate architecture permanently clouded in dark hues, designs both graceful and jagged towering over you, creating awe and discomfort. A deliberate chroma-aberration filter along the frames edges is nauseating at first but can be accustomed to over time and ultimately gives the world an ethereal quality. Enemy design takes inspiration from HP Lovecraft horror fables; hideous designs equal parts fascinating as they are disturbing. They are the chief attraction of the game and you will likely find a least favourite (most effective at killing you) by games end. However, they are not the only enemy.

    Hunters roam the streets too – some are restrained but more often they’ll target you too. These fights are truly chaotic and require constant movement with little reprieve. They possess similar weapons to you and should be treated as Mini-Bosses. I should add hit detection is better optimised here too compared to Dark Souls, with consistent hit boxes and tracking enemies, although present isn’t as unforgiving too. These are big improvements, resulting in less frustration in death.

    I recommend this game highly on an objective level, especially if you like a challenge, Gothic horror and environmental storytelling. However, it requires a lot of time commitment to master, both in gameplay sessions and the regularity in which you play, so keep that in mind.    … Expand
  12. brendo214
    May 29, 2019
    8
    I'm sure Bloodborne would've greatly impressed the likes of H.P. Lovecraft, and it impressed me too.
  13. Svinoed
    Aug 22, 2020
    10
    Жуткая и одновременно великолепная. Бескомпромисный шедевр. Жаль только, что графику для прошки не подтянули.
  14. ZabimaruSue
    Feb 14, 2018
    10
    One of my favorite games ever.
    I've played 3 times, and Co-Op with 1 and 2 friends. It was awesome. The best Co-op game for me.
    It will always be a game that I will play from time to time, when I miss it.
    It was the reason I bought a PS4.
  15. Arachnid1
    Dec 7, 2019
    10
    This is game of the decade. That isn't exaggeration. I platinumed this game years ago, and I still think about it.

    My only advice is to do your best to get past the initial learning curve. I promise, that's the only thing separating the fans from those who hate it. Once you get a solid grasp of the mechanics, you will love this game.
  16. wox11324
    Feb 25, 2018
    10
    Probably best game in video game history. So deep, so beauty, so dark. Three years after the release and I'm still thinking about this game. The quality of this game can not even be written by words. I will conclude all players who have not played it yet.
  17. rogerioxgamer
    Mar 3, 2018
    10
    melhor exclusivo do PS4 , jogo muito bom e viciante , platinei o jogo e ainda continuo jogando !
  18. vqu
    Mar 7, 2018
    9
    Bloodborne delivers an exhausting and exhilarating journey into the depths of madness.
  19. archaim
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    Потрясающий визуал, отлаженный геймплей, затягивающий лор и сюжет. В игре нет ни одной
    локации, которую бы хотелось пропустить. Одна из тех редких сегодня игр, в которые хочется играть, а не просто проходить.
    Лучшая игра Миядзаки, лучший эксклюзив PS4.    Потрясающий визуал, отлаженный геймплей, затягивающий лор и сюжет. В игре нет ни одной
    локации, которую бы хотелось пропустить. Одна из тех редких сегодня игр, в которые хочется играть, а не просто проходить.
    Лучшая игра Миядзаки, лучший эксклюзив PS4.
  20. HylianKnight
    Mar 12, 2018
    10
    From Software delivers one of their best titles yet with Bloodborne. Sure, the game is a challenge and for those with little patience, but for those who ENJOY a challenge, Bloodborne not only offers that but also offers an amazing world filled with unique and grotesque enemies, gritty, well-detailed environments and spectacular boss battles accompanied by without a doubt one of theFrom Software delivers one of their best titles yet with Bloodborne. Sure, the game is a challenge and for those with little patience, but for those who ENJOY a challenge, Bloodborne not only offers that but also offers an amazing world filled with unique and grotesque enemies, gritty, well-detailed environments and spectacular boss battles accompanied by without a doubt one of the greatest soundtracks ever made. For those who haven't experienced Bloodborne and want to give it a try, but are intimidated by the negativity of those who couldn't handle the difficulty level, do yourself a favor and make up your own mind. Because no matter how many times I failed, Bloodborne always pulled me back for more. And I never regretted seeing it through to the end.… Expand
  21. freddyb
    May 11, 2018
    10
    Truly an amazing game... Is it hard? yes. Is it really REALLY hard? YES! Is it impossible? no! It's just it has a really steep learning curve and yes, you will die 23948932 times, but if you're a true gamer and like the genre, you'll want and NEED to keep on trying. After a while (a rather long while) you'll be a pro and only a few new bosses will be an actual challenge... and you'll beTruly an amazing game... Is it hard? yes. Is it really REALLY hard? YES! Is it impossible? no! It's just it has a really steep learning curve and yes, you will die 23948932 times, but if you're a true gamer and like the genre, you'll want and NEED to keep on trying. After a while (a rather long while) you'll be a pro and only a few new bosses will be an actual challenge... and you'll be proud of yourself!… Expand
  22. Imperadorzcv
    May 4, 2023
    10
    The best game i ever played, Its a peace of art. Nunca joguei um jogo que me prendeu tanto. O ambiente, a satisfação de passar de presa a predador. Incrível.
  23. XxAlbertoBuzzxX
    Jun 2, 2020
    9
    Bloodborne
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  24. Edgard86
    May 22, 2018
    10
    Perfeito. Melhor jogo da geração para mim. Jogabilidade ótima. Ambientação de cair o queixo.
    Trilha sonora épica.
    PSN da Platina: Edgard_ _ _5
  25. AlbertoBuzz
    Mar 23, 2018
    9
    Es de los mejores juegos de ps4, en mi caso es el primer juego que pruebo de From software y me ha encantado, este juego es todo un reto, su apartado de banda sonora y su ambientación siniestra es increíble.

    It is of the best games of PS4, in my case is the first game I try from software and I loved it, this game is a challenge, its soundtrack section and its sinister atmosphere is amazing.
  26. Brownbelt2018
    Apr 21, 2018
    10
    Bloodborne is one of the best games ever released on any platform. After hundreds of hours playing this game, and many lacklustre releases from other try hard companies, Bloodborne keeps on luring me back to it's astounding world. Thank you FromSoftware, you guys have exceeded my expectations on all fronts. I am absolutely thrilled at the prospect of a Bloodborne 2 release!
  27. R4I
    Mar 27, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Obra maestra, ambiente sobrecogedor, dificultad y sensación de peligro constante, ademas de un acercamiento lo suficientemente diferente al estilo souls, que mas se puede pedir. Juegazo sin mas palabras. Este juego está entre el top 3 de juegos de la generación y mejor exclusivo de PS4.… Expand
  28. killercheetah
    Apr 7, 2018
    10
    This game is just amazing. The combat is very challenging and so much fun. The story is amazing, although you have to do some research to really understand it. The world is very detailed. There are a lot of bonus areas and bosses you can do if you want.
  29. Henriquez94
    Jun 6, 2018
    9
    El mejor exclusivo que tiene PS4, una nueva IP, una historia gloriosa, magnifica, con un loreplay de 10.
    Debes jugarlo, asi de sensillo.
    Historia o lore: 10/10 Soundtrack: 10/10 Contenido secundario: 10/10 todas las quests completamente magnifico, rejugable. Graficamente: Lastimosamente fromsoftware no se destaca por el apartado visual, pero luce muy bien, al menos lo que un PS4 puede    El mejor exclusivo que tiene PS4, una nueva IP, una historia gloriosa, magnifica, con un loreplay de 10.
    Debes jugarlo, asi de sensillo.
    Historia o lore: 10/10
    Soundtrack: 10/10
    Contenido secundario: 10/10 todas las quests completamente magnifico, rejugable.
    Graficamente: Lastimosamente fromsoftware no se destaca por el apartado visual, pero luce muy bien, al menos lo que un PS4 puede mover.

    Mi nota es un 9.5, la nota mas alta que he puesto, al juego que para mi es el mejor de esta generacion, por su frescura, en cuanto a lore, otra joya mas de fromsoftware en ese basto universo souls, lo unico en lo que no estoy de acuerdo es en DLC.

    Saludos.    … Expand
  30. eded9999
    May 10, 2020
    9
    Excellent atmosphere, the OST fits perfectly.
    Fast and engaging combat.
    Trick weapons are cool.
    Amazing bosses.
    The lore/story is interesting at the beginning, but it gets messy at the end.
    Chalice dungeons feels repetitive, cheap.
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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:
  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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