Bloodborne

 PlayStation 4
  • Publisher: SCEA
  • Release Date: Mar 24, 2015
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  1. jakeman25
    May 19, 2015
    9
    Bloodborne is an excellent game, hard but fair at the same time. It was slightly disappointing that I had finished the game so quick though. I wish there had been more to the game. Hopefully we will get an expansion like Artorias of the abyss down the road. Graphics/Art design are some of the best on the PS4, and the combat is more fluid than demon's/dark souls. Overall this is a highlyBloodborne is an excellent game, hard but fair at the same time. It was slightly disappointing that I had finished the game so quick though. I wish there had been more to the game. Hopefully we will get an expansion like Artorias of the abyss down the road. Graphics/Art design are some of the best on the PS4, and the combat is more fluid than demon's/dark souls. Overall this is a highly recommended game that every ps4 owner should try!… Expand
  2. ALSGATS
    May 19, 2015
    10
    BLOODBORNE is one of the best ACTION/RPG games you've ever played or will play if you're okay with dying and trying again over and over and over ... just like the SOULS series you will face agonizing times defeating bosses until you're able to and then you'll feel invincible until the next one. it has a lot of similarities to the Souls games being from the Same Developer; but here gameplayBLOODBORNE is one of the best ACTION/RPG games you've ever played or will play if you're okay with dying and trying again over and over and over ... just like the SOULS series you will face agonizing times defeating bosses until you're able to and then you'll feel invincible until the next one. it has a lot of similarities to the Souls games being from the Same Developer; but here gameplay has a lot more pace. Graphics are really great , each area of the dark city of Yharnam is designed uniquely filled with details. enemies and bosses are really well designed with a touch of class. overall Bloodborne is the best PS4 game out there. do not miss this masterpiece.… Expand
  3. nonchalantgamer
    May 18, 2015
    9
    As a fan of the Souls series before it, i was heading into Bloodborne with the expectation of success, and i was, as expected, satisfied. There is no denying that there are immense similarities to Bloodborne and the souls games before it, but even though it has a similar feel, Bloodborne still distinguishes itself as its own unique game.

    First off the combat, it has some similarity to    As a fan of the Souls series before it, i was heading into Bloodborne with the expectation of success, and i was, as expected, satisfied. There is no denying that there are immense similarities to Bloodborne and the souls games before it, but even though it has a similar feel, Bloodborne still distinguishes itself as its own unique game.

    First off the combat, it has some similarity to Dark Souls, but the pace is significantly faster and most souls fans including myself have to change tactics from hiding behind shields, to being more proactive in combat. It is still immensely satisfying to slay your enemies, and the inclusion of guns as more of a helpful tool instead of a powerful go to weapon works well and can be lethal if used correctly. Boss fights are great and the design of most bosses is spot on, and although i came across some really easy bosses, most proved to give ample challenge, and some extreme frustration, which makes the payoff of victory that much sweeter. Overall i would say that Bloodborne is harder than Dark Souls 2 and perhaps just as challenging as Dark Souls.

    Probably what immerses me the most about Bloodborne is the gorgeous environment, with exceptional lighting, and design that really evokes a certain mood in the player. Some areas are just gross and gave me feelings of dread like blight town had in Dark Souls. The Soundstrack is also equally mesmerizing with a sort of gothic style twist to it, really sets the mood. There are some frame-rate dips, and slow downs occasionally but nothing that really detracts from the overall experience.

    Story is as you would expect from a From Software game, where you must attach breadcrumbs along the way and try to unravel the mystery of Yharnam, and all its be-holdings. There is enough story to grasp at though where you feel some progression but full attention to detail is a must, or else you might be a little confused at the end.

    Bloodborne to me might be up there with Dark Souls in terms of best From Software games, and after completing the game, i keep coming back for more with NG+, as well as the chalice dungeons, which offer even more to surf through and discover.    … Expand
  4. robert12345
    May 18, 2015
    10
    Bloodborne is all an around 10 out of 10 for me the graphic, gameplay, atmosphere and all the other little things are the best I've seen on this gen. One improvement I'd like to tip my top hat to are the bosses, you can actually visibly hurt them. In Dark Souls you just kinda poke them until their health bar runs out. In Bloodborne if you hit them hard enough they'll stagger. It addsBloodborne is all an around 10 out of 10 for me the graphic, gameplay, atmosphere and all the other little things are the best I've seen on this gen. One improvement I'd like to tip my top hat to are the bosses, you can actually visibly hurt them. In Dark Souls you just kinda poke them until their health bar runs out. In Bloodborne if you hit them hard enough they'll stagger. It adds another layer of immersion when it actually feels like a brawl with these things.

    Thank you From Software, please never stop making games like this.    … Expand
  5. avlived
    May 18, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I've played many a game, being from the original playstation generation, but this game once understood is an absolute gem! One of the best games I have ever played. Mega hard, ages to complete, loads of game play (hours after hour). Play the game, power up and enjoy and occasionally help others. GREAT!|… Expand
  6. Muzzle131
    May 17, 2015
    10
    Alright right off the bat, this game is simply amazing best thing and will stand on a throne until Miyazaki and his brilliant mind comes up with something else. Even then the game has one really big flaw and that's how new players aren't allowed. Or at least it seems that way, me I'm a hardened souls veteran, so me and another souls veteran could immediately know what to do. Yet that's aAlright right off the bat, this game is simply amazing best thing and will stand on a throne until Miyazaki and his brilliant mind comes up with something else. Even then the game has one really big flaw and that's how new players aren't allowed. Or at least it seems that way, me I'm a hardened souls veteran, so me and another souls veteran could immediately know what to do. Yet that's a problem if your new to the souls series then your going to have a frustrating experience that you may end up having to have to have your hand held by a veteran somewhat ruining the experience. I've got countless friend requests asking for help by new players not understanding the game, and even then still don't understand even after beating it because they didn't get to absorb this knowledge themselves. So that's basically the only flaw in my eye about this game, it's for the souls player and community, I'd say to get the entire full experience you can alone (if your new) play DS2 first, as in my opinion it's a good introduction and work your way backwards to Dark Souls 1 and Demon's Souls (if you want) if you got through those games than you will have little trouble adapting to this, for the people who don't want to do that then get out... Or you may want to find a veteran and cling on to them like a leech until they block or unfriend you.… Expand
  7. StaticSpine
    May 17, 2015
    10
    Hardcore Action RPG with unique atmosphere and spectacular visual design. A must-buy for all PS4 non-casual players. A bit easier to dive into comparing to previous From games (I mean Souls series), but still unforgiving.
  8. RepulsiveFatMan
    May 16, 2015
    8
    A lengthy review for non-darksouls fans FOR SINGLEPLAYER MODE!.

    If you love darksouls, you'll love this game, so don't even waste your time reading further if you are. Graphics - 8.0 Not great (texture quality sometimes dodgy), but serviceable with amazing artwork to boot. Gameplay - 8.0 (average of the following numbers in the parentheses considered subcategories of this one)    A lengthy review for non-darksouls fans FOR SINGLEPLAYER MODE!.

    If you love darksouls, you'll love this game, so don't even waste your time reading further if you are.

    Graphics - 8.0 Not great (texture quality sometimes dodgy), but serviceable with amazing artwork to boot.

    Gameplay - 8.0 (average of the following numbers in the parentheses considered subcategories of this one)

    Difficulty and reward (9.0):

    This is where the game shines. The games challenge comes both in the ease with which you die and the checkpoint system, where checkpoints are few, BUT you can UNLOCK shortcuts to the next chextpoint through switches and modifiable objects in the environment.

    The boss fights are epic (and sometimes, but not always, extremely difficult compared to other games).

    You can also attack almost every npc in the game (awesome!).

    Combat (7.0):

    The combat is ... serviceable. There aren't any lengthy combos you'd find in other games, but there are attacks tied to each of your movements. The control is intentionally delayed and you can't spam attacks forever like in other games due to resource management, HOWEVER, from version 1.0 - 3.0 of the game there is a bug where the input lag in crowded environments can be severe, so at times (UNTIL THEY FIX IT!!!) it can be frustrating.

    There is also much emphasis on interrupts and you can find yourself ripping your hair out when the bug kicks in; assuming it doesn't, it does add a bit of variety to combat.

    Variety is a thing as there are plenty of weapons that are truly unique that you can use in tandem regardless of your build.

    Content - 8.00

    Game length (9.0):

    It is quite possible to finish the game within 10 hours. More than likely, unless you try your absolute hardest, using every guide, exploit, etc. it will take you 30-50 hours. It took me upwards of 70 (cuz I suck), but for most of that time I enjoyed myself and the environments are relatively varied; different enemies, different attack patterns.

    Replay (9.0):

    There is plenty of stuff to redo, depending on who you kill/align with and how you allocate your stats. The game gives you plenty of stuff to do both before and after you beat it (most I can say without spoiling).

    Variety (6.0)

    "Hold on, didn't you just say that variety is great?". It is. For COMBAT and combat is 100% what this game is about. The game does get extremely repetitive and boring, since the combat doesn't have much depth.

    To some people this might not be an issue, but to me not having a single puzzle in the game, or distraction from the non-stop slug-fest really bored me after awhile.

    Customization (character building) - 8.0

    The appearance options are decent (in the direction of ES for a single race), but to me the most engrossing part was the different builds you can make with state allocations. Unlike similar games, you can actually create completely divergent play-styles (combat) based on how you've built your character.

    Story and ambiance - 8.0

    Story (7.0): frankly, the story and dialogue are obtuse, poorly translated and perhaps even inconsistent, but the game lets you discover it on your own and doesn't shove it down your throat. People are even taking to filling in the gaps.

    Why the 7? The game has lore and all kinds of neat descriptions you can read, some silly character interactions and twists, or even outcomes you can affect. It's not the kind of story you'd sit down and read, but when you're slicing things up, it doesn't matter.

    Ambiance (9.0): This game is HEAVILY inspired by H.P. Lovecraft. The game nails it with stuff that fits some of the illustrations taken directly from the fans. The amazing soundtrack, dark environment, gory critters really help. Sound track - 9.0 Nice, sometimes orchestrated, but not overbearing. Not much else needs to be said. WORD OF WARNING: Although this review is generally positive, this game is ALSO difficult in the sense of tedious. When you die in a zone you haven't unlocked the shortcuts in, you will have quintessentially lost most, if not all of your progress. If you don't have any time during the day to spare, then you might want to consider this as a weekend game. Most boss fights are relatively easy to walk to, but getting there is the problem..... Basta    … Expand
  9. Sky-Line___
    May 15, 2015
    6
    Bloodborne is beautiful, has its own genre, BUT.
    For me, the excessive difficulty covers a lack of content: only 14 weapons, 14 secondaries, the environnements are not so big and might be repetitive, there is no real scenario and the ennemies always have the same movements (farming can become really annoying after a while)
    Also, my biggest deception was the online mode: it is so so so    Bloodborne is beautiful, has its own genre, BUT.
    For me, the excessive difficulty covers a lack of content: only 14 weapons, 14 secondaries, the environnements are not so big and might be repetitive, there is no real scenario and the ennemies always have the same movements (farming can become really annoying after a while)
    Also, my biggest deception was the online mode: it is so so so bad, 5 minutes to join a friend, and make it as many Times as you die.

    Maybe i just don't like the type of this game, but i cannot understand those 9/10 scores

    So,
    LENGHT: 2.5/5
    GRAPHICS & SOUNDS: 4/5
    GAMEPLAY: 2.5/5
    CONTENT: 2.5/5    … Expand
  10. TheSkeptic
    May 15, 2015
    10
    Bloodborne is a truly amazing game. It's a fresh experience unlike anything else on PS4. A game full of innovation with a brilliant unique combat system. The graphics, art style are gorgeous. The challenging game play is extremely enjoyable. You get a real feeling of satisfaction after defeating a difficult boss. The level design is superb with intricate shortcuts. You can sink hundreds ofBloodborne is a truly amazing game. It's a fresh experience unlike anything else on PS4. A game full of innovation with a brilliant unique combat system. The graphics, art style are gorgeous. The challenging game play is extremely enjoyable. You get a real feeling of satisfaction after defeating a difficult boss. The level design is superb with intricate shortcuts. You can sink hundreds of hours into the game, It's packed full of content. Hidetaka Miyazaki and his team have done it again. Bloodborne is a masterpiece.… Expand
  11. KouyaAotsuki
    May 15, 2015
    7
    For me this game wasn't all that good. The enemies are a bit more horrific than in most of the Souls series. Which leads to a higher focus on graphics which are great. They're crisp and dark. I just think they could've done the fur textures better. The audio's above par; everything has a nice sound effect that stands out. The voice acting is also equally great. The sounds of peopleFor me this game wasn't all that good. The enemies are a bit more horrific than in most of the Souls series. Which leads to a higher focus on graphics which are great. They're crisp and dark. I just think they could've done the fur textures better. The audio's above par; everything has a nice sound effect that stands out. The voice acting is also equally great. The sounds of people screaming, bells ringing and more horror based sounds are a new welcome to make this game pops with more flair audio-wise. Now gameplay wise this game is a bit disappointing. The camera is more of a problem because of the tighter areas you'll be fighting in. The game is not as hard as any of the prior Souls games, but the gameplay is still there. But I feel that this game is dumbed down from previous souls games, but I guess that's okay. Oh! And enemies like to jump at you from corners which is childish. The story's okay, but a bit boring. The bosses are sub-par though.… Expand
  12. Master_oli
    May 14, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is the best game I have ever played!!!! It's fantastic gameplay blew me away. It's city's are a mystery and there are many hard places to go. This game has a vast variety of enemies to fight. All the NPCS have a tale to there name, say one wrong thing and you could find them dead somewhere. From the amazing graphics to the outstanding gameplay I vote this game a 10 and highly recommend this to anyone. You'll have hours on end of fun… Expand
  13. ghitopia
    May 14, 2015
    5
    There is no reason to punish players to such an extent as in Bloodborne. It is mostly repetitive gameplay without much of a story line. Video games are meant for entertaining. This game arouses anger. Why do I have to level up 10 levels just to see a difference in my powers and defense? Why do I have to lose all my experiences every time I die? It doesn't take much to die either. No matterThere is no reason to punish players to such an extent as in Bloodborne. It is mostly repetitive gameplay without much of a story line. Video games are meant for entertaining. This game arouses anger. Why do I have to level up 10 levels just to see a difference in my powers and defense? Why do I have to lose all my experiences every time I die? It doesn't take much to die either. No matter how high of a level you get an enemy will kill you with 2-3 hits. It's so frustrating to play. Takes a lot of patience to play Bloodborne.… Expand
  14. jake_hewitt
    May 13, 2015
    8
    I bought this game about a week after release after seeing all the hype on YouTube. Although i haven't had a huge amount of time to progress through the entire game ( I'm currently on the third boss) i have thoroughly enjoyed my time so far.

    I had previously never played a souls game before playing Bloodborne however i knew i was in for a tough journey from the advertising and other    I bought this game about a week after release after seeing all the hype on YouTube. Although i haven't had a huge amount of time to progress through the entire game ( I'm currently on the third boss) i have thoroughly enjoyed my time so far.

    I had previously never played a souls game before playing Bloodborne however i knew i was in for a tough journey from the advertising and other reviews. I therefore went into it prepared to die a lot, and to be honest i had no problem with Central Yharnam, yes i died a few times but not to many. i also found the first boss i came across the cleric beast reasonably simple once i had learnt most of his attacks and knew how to dodge them.

    The difficulty set in with the next boss Father Gascoigne. It must of taken me at least 50 tries before i eventually realized i might need to level my character up a bit and buy some new gear to defeat him. Once i had done this though i beat him relatively quickly teaching me that in this game if you are struggling come back later when your skills are better and you are more prepared.

    after this point i have been pushing through the next segment at a slower pace than Central Yharnam yet i am enjoying it even more due to the more diverse enemies and environments. I really cant wait to see what this game has in store for me, however i am reluctant to give a 9 or 10 as i do not believe i have experienced enough to feel Bloodborne deserves a rating so high.    … Expand
  15. Dukay66
    May 13, 2015
    9
    Bloodborne, like From Software's previous work is one of the most challenging and rewarding gaming experiences. It features a vast gothic world that is fully realized and wonderfully crafted. While in the gameworld you can't help but feel sucked into it. The thing that really stands out though is the gameplay, it's very unforgiving; but once you get used to the mechanics it becomes veryBloodborne, like From Software's previous work is one of the most challenging and rewarding gaming experiences. It features a vast gothic world that is fully realized and wonderfully crafted. While in the gameworld you can't help but feel sucked into it. The thing that really stands out though is the gameplay, it's very unforgiving; but once you get used to the mechanics it becomes very rewarding. Bloodborne is definitely the best first party game on the PS4 and just might be the first truly must play game of the current generation.… Expand
  16. Slayer7744
    May 12, 2015
    8
    Bloodborne is one of the greatest PS4 exclusives out at this current time. Once you get past the learning curve, you are sure to enjoy the game a hell of a lot more especially if you co-op with a partner. Be prepared to be constantly invaded by other overpowered players who are only there to ruin your day.
  17. robh404
    May 12, 2015
    5
    This game is totally overhyped and it's flaws are the very thing many claim are its assets. For one, the controls suck. Your character reacts slow to commands while your opposition does not. Your viewing angles are often problematic at the worst times possible, and the game is built on a repetitive rinse and repeat formula that gets annoying fast. That being said, the world and in gameThis game is totally overhyped and it's flaws are the very thing many claim are its assets. For one, the controls suck. Your character reacts slow to commands while your opposition does not. Your viewing angles are often problematic at the worst times possible, and the game is built on a repetitive rinse and repeat formula that gets annoying fast. That being said, the world and in game characters are pretty good but the gameplay fails as it becomes more of a chore rather than fun. I love a good challenge but when half the challenge is overcoming control and design flaws it takes away from the experience.… Expand
  18. CloudStyleGamer
    May 12, 2015
    9
    Bloodborne gets compared to Dark Souls on many fronts and it was always going to happen, but although the Souls feel is there FromSoftware have gone out of their way to make Bloodborne a standalone series.

    There are many things Bloodborne does better than Dark Souls 1 and 2, for one I am a huge fan of the combat system being a lot quicker and more offensive compared to DS defensive    Bloodborne gets compared to Dark Souls on many fronts and it was always going to happen, but although the Souls feel is there FromSoftware have gone out of their way to make Bloodborne a standalone series.

    There are many things Bloodborne does better than Dark Souls 1 and 2, for one I am a huge fan of the combat system being a lot quicker and more offensive compared to DS defensive approach. Something I would like to see though is perhaps a combination or the ability to choose in the inevitable sequel. The PVP is definitely a little broken, it's so hard to find someone to connect and fights can be over in seconds due to the quick combat, also the health cut for invaders severely unbalances the fight. Enemy design is in my opinion, a little more interesting than previous souls games, the Bosses all look horrific and suit the games atmosphere outstandingly. The atmosphere is a refreshing change from Souls titles the Gothic medieval vibe is captivating to say the least. The level design is back up to amazing standard, every time you feel like you just might not make it, you find the perfect shortcut you desperately needed.

    Even as a veteran souls player the start of this game is brutal, until you get your head around the combat. You will get better, I promise, and when you do the game get a lot more interesting. Be patient and learn your enemies, learn your attack variations and study your surrounding, all to often people miss the subtle hints From leave about the upcoming boss.

    The addition of chalice dungeons was a good idea, executed on a average level. They are fun for awhile but get a little repetitive and boring but a good idea in practice and something that can be improved on.

    All in all this is a great game, but be warned it will be tough, you will die and you will have to repeat areas over and over. If that doesn't sound appealing you should probably watch a couple videos on it first.    … Expand
  19. gisarts
    May 12, 2015
    10
    Despite their traumatic early game, as we move forward this game becomes a masterpiece . Worth playing more than one day, you will see that I was right.
  20. quake2th
    May 11, 2015
    3
    don't waste your money on this game. You will be fighting mostly against bugs, nothing else. Boss fights are simply stupid, no mechanics or anything, just find the right bug (or bugs, almost all bosses will bug out and get stuck somewhere) and exploit it. From Software concept of a difficult game is: "player weapons do no damage, monster do a lot of damage and have infinite health", whichdon't waste your money on this game. You will be fighting mostly against bugs, nothing else. Boss fights are simply stupid, no mechanics or anything, just find the right bug (or bugs, almost all bosses will bug out and get stuck somewhere) and exploit it. From Software concept of a difficult game is: "player weapons do no damage, monster do a lot of damage and have infinite health", which might have worked in the 80s, but today is simply stupid and a very cheap way to create gameplay. Most of the times collision detection will not work, so you will be fighting against thin air, even though you hit an enemy right in the face. The overall concept might have been nice, but the experience is ruined by the huge amount of bugs. Looks like it went straight to the shelf, without QA.. I really cannot believe that someone from QA approved a game where 70% of the time the controller will not respond to your action. Might be fun sometimes, but after dying 250 times on the same boss and loosing about 400 blood vials, the games simply becomes boring.
    It's just luck, you have to hope that some boss will bug out or start doing stupid things (due to very poor AI). For example most of online videos will show the boss fighting against nothing and players hitting it from behind: the AI just bugged out and you can hit the boss from behind and it will not turn around. In a normal situation, you will never be able to go behind the boss and hit him, since due to animation lock-out (another stupid "feature", i.e. bug), the dodge animation must complete before you are able to hit the boss.
    Waste of money, at least until they fix all the issues.    … Expand
  21. joaopontesvaz
    May 11, 2015
    7
    Graphics: 7.8 Sound: 8.5 Gameplay: 6.5 Fun/Story: 7.0

    Perhaps the most difficult review i do. First, i´m not a huge fan of this type of game (Action RPG) but my favorite game is a Action RPG (Ocarina of Time). So, that should´t be an apology. Second, the graphics... I read in the most sites they are fantastic. And i don´t see it like that. I see a really nice artwork with many technical    Graphics: 7.8 Sound: 8.5 Gameplay: 6.5 Fun/Story: 7.0

    Perhaps the most difficult review i do. First, i´m not a huge fan of this type of game (Action RPG) but my favorite game is a Action RPG (Ocarina of Time). So, that should´t be an apology. Second, the graphics... I read in the most sites they are fantastic. And i don´t see it like that. I see a really nice artwork with many technical failures (unstable framerate, colision problems and some blurry textures with low resolution). Third and the most important: gameplay. I like difficult games but i don´t like stupid difficulty such as far and far save points and must restart an entire part of the game. Honestly, this game has lack of lanterns (save points) taken into account the number of times we die. And to worsen the situation the loading times are long too. So this game is about repetition of dies and nothing bad about that but it carries the same time of wait and playing again and again some areas. The best way to describe the feeling of playing it is: the half time i play it i like, the other half i hate.    … Expand
  22. S1NISTERSH4DOW
    May 10, 2015
    10
    This game absolutely destroyed me for about 2 days, so I took a break from it for about a week, came back, and *click*. Everything in this game clicked with me after that and I rushed through to the unseen village in 1 day. I could finally appreciate the beautiful chaos that is the fighting, the challenging bosses, even minions knocked me on my ass a couple times. I am now on new game plusThis game absolutely destroyed me for about 2 days, so I took a break from it for about a week, came back, and *click*. Everything in this game clicked with me after that and I rushed through to the unseen village in 1 day. I could finally appreciate the beautiful chaos that is the fighting, the challenging bosses, even minions knocked me on my ass a couple times. I am now on new game plus and experiencing the hardship and fluid gameplay all over again. If you read the reviews below a 6, I guarantee it will be some whiny person who can only describe the first area of the game.… Expand
  23. MalistiX
    May 9, 2015
    10
    This game will make you come back again and again, it will kick your ass and you will hate and love the game for it. You can level up but mostly you can learn how to react, avoid damage and use different weapons to achieve your goals. This game makes the PS4 a must-own console because you don't want to miss out
  24. RodrigoFD99
    May 9, 2015
    7
    Bloodborne is a beautiful game, but I think it is too much since the beginning. This game is for players with patience. This game sometimes makes you get angry.
  25. Arthainius
    May 8, 2015
    10
    Multiplayer could be better but the rest of the game is amazing. Yes its hard. Yes you will die. But the next slasher game you play you will feel mlg.All the levels look great and are well thought out. There are many facets to the game that keep it entertaining. I also experienced a few times where it made me jump. Kinda a creepy game.
  26. dubloon7
    May 8, 2015
    9
    Just like the Souls iterations before this, the lore is phenomenal. The downside to this lovely gem, even though it is primarily fun to play and the music is outstanding throughout, is that the fighting mechanics unlike the Souls series is clunky, lock-on sucks and movements to dodge are horrendously activated throughout tough gameplay. The game slows down to a snails pace in certain areasJust like the Souls iterations before this, the lore is phenomenal. The downside to this lovely gem, even though it is primarily fun to play and the music is outstanding throughout, is that the fighting mechanics unlike the Souls series is clunky, lock-on sucks and movements to dodge are horrendously activated throughout tough gameplay. The game slows down to a snails pace in certain areas of the game where there may be lots of enemies, but rediculous damages from enemy attacks clear from their swings/areas killed this numerous times for me as the devs clearly wanted to piss off gamers by leaving glitches throughout. Primary beef with any co-op/invading breaks the game entierly as numerous attempts on-end fail to connect directly to someone else's game, and are kicked to the goddamn title screen. FROM needs to fix their damn connectivity issues outright, but the story and length of game are great!

    Dark Souls 1>BB>Demons Souls>Dark Souls 2    … Expand
  27. Lion7
    May 7, 2015
    10
    The game is hard, and the challenge is brutal. Coming from Dark Souls and Dark Souls 2, the lack of block is definitely something to get used to. However, with the core gameplay differences, this is a fresh title with as much angry fun as you'd expect from this company. It's a must-have exclusive, but try it before you buy it. You'll love it or hate it.

    GAMEPLAY: It's brutal. There's no    The game is hard, and the challenge is brutal. Coming from Dark Souls and Dark Souls 2, the lack of block is definitely something to get used to. However, with the core gameplay differences, this is a fresh title with as much angry fun as you'd expect from this company. It's a must-have exclusive, but try it before you buy it. You'll love it or hate it.

    GAMEPLAY: It's brutal. There's no good way to describe it if you're new to the series, because there are very few games like this in today's market. Fights even with basic enemies are unforgiving and you WILL die in this game. Lots of times. This is not a blind hack-and-slash; it relies a lot on gauging enemies and adapting your tactics.

    Coming from Dark Souls and being a fan of blocking, the fact that you have to dodge everything and be much more conservative with your attacks led to many of my early deaths. Forget what you knew in Dark Souls, and approach this with a somewhat fresh mind.

    STORY: Again, what story? From's games are notorious for being vague, and telling glimpses of the story through item descriptions and tidbits of game lore you receive. People (mis)label this as an RPG; this is NOT Final Fantasy, or Dragon Age, or anything close to what I'd consider an RPG. This is pure action.

    ONLINE: The online experience is not as ingrained as it is with Dark Souls, though there are still plenty of bloodstains to laugh at. I recommend playing with the online features.    … Expand
  28. theespressokid
    May 6, 2015
    10
    As of now, my game of the year. Fantastic character and level design, lots to explore even though it's not an "open world game". You can unlock shortcuts, find treasure, do side missions and the chalice dungeons are another game built in, some say where the "souls" part of the game begins. Now going on New Game + (where the difficulty significantly ramps up) and grinding through theAs of now, my game of the year. Fantastic character and level design, lots to explore even though it's not an "open world game". You can unlock shortcuts, find treasure, do side missions and the chalice dungeons are another game built in, some say where the "souls" part of the game begins. Now going on New Game + (where the difficulty significantly ramps up) and grinding through the dungeons to get that platinum trophy. Don't be intimidated by the difficulty, it's not impossible, just learn the bosses strategies and don't take on too many enemies at once and you will be fine.… Expand
  29. oneflame
    May 6, 2015
    2
    Prepare to Die. Facing: bad camera controls near enemies and walls; pointless trips through multiple loading screens just to refill items, (like knives, cocktails, oil, etc); controls that have you jumping into mobs, when you are trying to jump/side step away; lock on targeting that will sometime work, or sometimes spin you so you are facing away; controller actions that make you timePrepare to Die. Facing: bad camera controls near enemies and walls; pointless trips through multiple loading screens just to refill items, (like knives, cocktails, oil, etc); controls that have you jumping into mobs, when you are trying to jump/side step away; lock on targeting that will sometime work, or sometimes spin you so you are facing away; controller actions that make you time just what "simultaneous" pressing means with analog controller sticks--and then, doesn't work consistently.

    -- Bloodborne isn't an RPG, in that there is a "Narrative"--at all, but feel free to make one up. It is more of a Tactical Action Game, with Leveling, and is very twitchy due to the mandatory dodge mechanic. "Spoilers" in this game are the methods and tactics to take down bosses, (like the Watchdog of the Old Lords). You won't really care what is happening in the game, let alone with your own character. Bloodborne is certainly is a great game, and Chalice Dungeons makes it even better--but you will spend most of that thought on how to avoid game defects--like not getting close to walls where you would normally channel foes, and bait specific attacks from them--because you will be so mindful of the camera glitches that stop you from seeing anything    … Expand
  30. Kuraditosin
    May 6, 2015
    9
    Bloodborne is definitely an oddball. It looks, sounds and behaves like a Souls game, but bares another name. It's a good thing I don't play games just for the name. Don't get me wrong, I absolutely adored all previous Souls games. However a new IP would be nice, or so I thought. So when Miyazaki announced Bloodborne, I was super hyped.

    However the first hours of the game caught me off    Bloodborne is definitely an oddball. It looks, sounds and behaves like a Souls game, but bares another name. It's a good thing I don't play games just for the name. Don't get me wrong, I absolutely adored all previous Souls games. However a new IP would be nice, or so I thought. So when Miyazaki announced Bloodborne, I was super hyped.

    However the first hours of the game caught me off guard, since I played previous Souls games with a shield and sword combo. I was baffled that I was bad at the game. It looked like adapting to a new playstyle was a challenge on its own. The art style and theme of the game kept pushing me further. Until somewhere between Vicar Amelia and Shadow of Yharnam the game clicked for me and I really started to enjoy the mechanics as well. Now I'm completing NG+ and finishing up the Chalice Dungeons.

    Things I liked:
    *A new intertwined gothic world with a magnificent art style.
    *Facinating monster and boss designs.
    *Trick weapons.
    *Peculiar NPC encounters.
    *Less humanoid bosses than in DS2.
    *No soul memory.
    *Obscurity of the story.
    *Gems and runes for upgrades mixes things up a bit.
    *Quick-stepping is a fun mechanic once you get the hang of it.

    Things I didn't particulary enjoy:
    *Shorter than other Souls games.
    *Fewer weapons.
    *Just 1 upgrade path for weapons.
    *No upgrades for armor.
    *Lengthy loading screens (an SSD and the newest patch mitigates this somewhat)

    Overall I recommend this game for any Souls veteran. Obviously the challenge will vary for people. I realize there are people who will never make it past the first few bosses and there are people who breeze through the game in 20 hours or less. Still if you're a new-comer considering Bloodborne, be ready to concentrate and be immersed. This is not a game to be taken lightly. Tread carefully, but be agressive as well and don't give up!    … Expand
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Awards & Rankings

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

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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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