Bloodborne

 PlayStation 4
  • Publisher: SCEA
  • Release Date: Mar 24, 2015
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  1. Jhean
    Dec 20, 2018
    10
    Very good game, highly recommended is a very amazing experience, i have played it and its awesome
  2. Infoabend
    Dec 25, 2018
    9
    Bloodborne delivers an exhausting and exhilarating journey into the depths of madness.
  3. MyRain
    Jan 5, 2019
    10
    Bloodborne is... Totally spectacular!

    It starts mainly in a good way and ends with an exquisite ending, an extremely PERFECT soundtrack, the graphics are not the best but they are not inside being bad; characters, bosses and enemies very well done with a mysterious aesthetics, as well as the story he wants to tell us. The difficulty is high, so if it's your first FromSoftware style    Bloodborne is... Totally spectacular!

    It starts mainly in a good way and ends with an exquisite ending, an extremely PERFECT soundtrack, the graphics are not the best but they are not inside being bad; characters, bosses and enemies very well done with a mysterious aesthetics, as well as the story he wants to tell us.

    The difficulty is high, so if it's your first FromSoftware style game, please be patient.

    Bloodborne is one of those titles that when you reach its end, only makes you want to press X to the NEW GAME option a thousand times.

    A game worth trying at least once in your life. And if you doubt it, stop doing it and go buy it NOW. You won't regret listening to me.

    Make Bloodborne 2!    … Expand
  4. MikeKarat98
    Jan 3, 2019
    10
    Eiste gia ton poutso eseis pou to valate negative!! Phgainte paikste minecraft kai fortnite, pou einai eukola.
  5. continue
    Jan 7, 2019
    9
    Bloodborne is an amazing, exacting, and exhausting pilgrimage through a gorgeous land that imposes the feeling of approaching the bottom of a descent into madness. Though extended load times and minor frame-rate hitches have an effect on the pacing, it’s otherwise an intensely challenging and rewarding game. There’s an incredible power to unlocking its mysteries, and in succeeding, despiteBloodborne is an amazing, exacting, and exhausting pilgrimage through a gorgeous land that imposes the feeling of approaching the bottom of a descent into madness. Though extended load times and minor frame-rate hitches have an effect on the pacing, it’s otherwise an intensely challenging and rewarding game. There’s an incredible power to unlocking its mysteries, and in succeeding, despite its demand for a pound of your flesh.… Expand
  6. MasterGames
    Jan 8, 2019
    9
    Bloodborne delivers an exhausting and exhilarating journey into the depths of horror and madness. Polished gameplay, outstanding art direction, intricate level design and challenging enemies. This is the culmination of the Souls-Borne formula.
  7. Sub-Zro
    Mar 2, 2021
    10
    This game is simple incredible to behold, the world is amazing, the story is dark and disturbing, the enemies are beautifully grotesque and difficult. You cant hate this game and the things it does differently from other games. This is simply a game you need to play, he’ll just buy a PS4 just to play this like I did.
  8. Larson_I
    Mar 5, 2019
    10
    Bloodborne — шедевр, которого мы не заслужили. Шикарная музыка, невероятно затягивающая атмосфера, потрясающие пейзажи и архитектура. дизайн врагов и звуки которые они издают пробирают до глубины души сделали её такой. Эта игра собрала в себе всё самое лучшее из souls игр и привнесла многое от себя, благодаря чему обрела характер подобного которому в игроиндустрии вы не найдёте.Bloodborne — шедевр, которого мы не заслужили. Шикарная музыка, невероятно затягивающая атмосфера, потрясающие пейзажи и архитектура. дизайн врагов и звуки которые они издают пробирают до глубины души сделали её такой. Эта игра собрала в себе всё самое лучшее из souls игр и привнесла многое от себя, благодаря чему обрела характер подобного которому в игроиндустрии вы не найдёте. Отдельного упоминания заслуживает боёвка. Здесь она эталонная. Нужно немного времени чтобы привыкнуть, но когда привыкаешь — охотник в твоих руках становится настоящим послом смерти сеющим этот дар с тончайшим изяществом. Да, игра не для всех. Но те, кто осмелится, получат незабываемые впечатления.… Expand
  9. MurphyBrandon
    Feb 28, 2019
    10
    I know many people who bought a PS4 just to play Bloodborne, and for them, it was worth it. Bloodborne is a very artistic game that is blended with swift combat which encourages the player to fight aggressively. The epic world design is inspired by H.P. Lovecraft, and it's done better than any other game. Exploring the optional areas is rewarding because there is always some new uniqueI know many people who bought a PS4 just to play Bloodborne, and for them, it was worth it. Bloodborne is a very artistic game that is blended with swift combat which encourages the player to fight aggressively. The epic world design is inspired by H.P. Lovecraft, and it's done better than any other game. Exploring the optional areas is rewarding because there is always some new unique setting just around a corner or up a ladder. Finally, the action has agile dodging and parrying followed by big, impact-ful attacks that will make you feel strong.… Expand
  10. fordagame
    Jul 29, 2019
    9
    Pretty good souls like game. I really like it. Combat is interesting. Gameplay is interesting. The game is completed and it deliver what it wants to give us. Maybe only weak point in it is lore. Actually I had no clue what is happening and why. Even when game ended, I didn't understand anything. I am not fan of reading notes and description of the item, because for me this is veryPretty good souls like game. I really like it. Combat is interesting. Gameplay is interesting. The game is completed and it deliver what it wants to give us. Maybe only weak point in it is lore. Actually I had no clue what is happening and why. Even when game ended, I didn't understand anything. I am not fan of reading notes and description of the item, because for me this is very complicated way to show lore. But even with missing lore this didnt ruin the overall impression from the game.
    A bit about how hard is this game, because this was always the most important thing in souls game. In 2019 You cant find any help from people, because most likely almost noone play this game anymore, so co op player to assisst you will be extremely hard to find. But there are a lot of co op AI players around the world, who will help you with bosses. In general I am not the best souls player (I never played Dark Souls) and I found hard to parry and block attack. Used almost non consumable (except health potions and bullets of course). Passed game for around 30 hours (no dlc, no dungeons, and most likely in this labyrinth I have missed some side quests and bosses). Why I am saying this. For everyone who think that this is some over complicated game where you will wipe for hours on every boss. This is not true. Most likely their is some side bosses which are harder, but 50% of late game I have killed up to 5-6 trys. Few of them even from first try or second. I used on 4 bosses co op AI controlled ally to kill them and I am sure that on at least 2 of them I could kill without help, cos they died on second try. Is this cheat to use help? I dont know, after all thats why you have such ability in the game and if someone find hard time to kill some boss, why not. There was only 1 boss on which I wiped for about 5 hours, but after it, everything else was piece of cake. I dont see how someone can call this game very hard (and again I am talking about main plot, because side quests are easily skipable if you cant kill complete them). Maybe not the easiest one which I play, but for sure it wasn't something extra ordinary, which cant be completed with in game tools. Maybe if you are lazy to level up and you want to pass it on level 40 it wont work, but I have completed it on lvl 80-85 and it was piece of cake.    … Expand
  11. KratosKong
    Jun 15, 2019
    10
    Para mi gusto es el mejor juego de From Software hasta la fecha. Posee un apartado artístico Lovecraniano exquisito, un sistema de combate muy agresivo y desafiante y un Lore fantástico que te dejara con la boca abierta.
  12. DotakuReview101
    Jan 18, 2019
    10
    Bloodborne is Bloody Fun!
    I picked this game up back when it first came out and instantly fell in love. When I got home from school I would immediately jump back in and play it nonstop, sometimes staying up way later than I should. So just how good was it? Well...
    Pros - Where do I even start? Okay well first off the game looks absolutely gorgeous even by today's standards, seriously    Bloodborne is Bloody Fun!
    I picked this game up back when it first came out and instantly fell in love. When I got home from school I would immediately jump back in and play it nonstop, sometimes staying up way later than I should. So just how good was it? Well...

    Pros -
    Where do I even start? Okay well first off the game looks absolutely gorgeous even by today's standards, seriously I can boot this up right now and still adore every inch of the beautifully crafted city of Yarnham, a city that feels like a mash of H.P. Lovecraft and Victorian England. The games great look coupled with the amazing sound design means the games atmosphere is just as chilling as you'd expect given the games setting, this game is just oozing with amazing atmosphere.

    The game play is honestly my favorite out of any of the Souls games. It has the same extremely difficult but rewarding combat of the other games but with a more action heavy, more fast paced twist. Unlike the games before it blocking isn't really taken into consideration but instead super fast reaction times and pattern memorization. Also it definitely feels pretty cool to equip your Hunter with more powerful weapons and armor as well as leveling them up using Blood Echoes (this game's version of souls) but it never makes you feel to powerful so simply leveling up can help in a fight but won't make or break a fight. Much like the Dark Souls game you can find notes from other players that may or may not be helpful, its cool but you'll ignore more often than not.

    Some may take issue with the very bare bones story that is really only told through the occasional NPC and collectible but honestly I love it. The fact that most of it is hidden away and told mostly through vague lines actually adds to the mysterious lovecraftian feeling of the game.

    Cons -

    I honestly don't have that many cons with this game. There was the long loading screens at launch but those have since been fixed. I suppose if I had to nitpick I could point out how It could've been a bit longer but that's really scraping the bottom of the barrel.

    Verdict -

    I absolutely adore this game. Seriously it's not just one of my favorite games of this generation but one of my favorite games of all time. It's amazing to look at, amazing to listen to, and amazing to play. It's also got a pretty cool DLC. If you haven't played this yet than you really need to because you are missing out, it's part of the Greatest Hits collection so you should be able to get it relatively cheap.    … Expand
  13. Ruzaky
    Jan 22, 2019
    10
    Best of the souls series game. Great combat and atmosphere.One of the games you must play on Ps4 Masterpiece!
  14. Genin85
    Jan 25, 2019
    10
    One of my favorite game of all time... Lore, atmosphere, charaters ecc are amazing, and so it is the gameplay (brutal and funny). Multiplayer is a great addiction too, even if pvp could be more balanced. I can't wait for a sequel!!
  15. TheHaHaNinja
    Dec 7, 2019
    10
    It's the best game of all time in my opinion. Great game play, Great world, Great characters and it just kept me wanting more
  16. shaggx83
    Jul 23, 2020
    10
    Didn't know anything about this game when I bought it. Never played any Dark Souls and this is the first game I played from FromSoftware. What a brilliant game. It was hard but I kept playing and for a newbie in this genre, I'm proud to finish the game. All time favourite. A classic.
  17. Sagaris918
    Feb 4, 2019
    6
    Here are my thoughts after finishing the main story and the DLC.

    Good: + boss fights are satisfying, even epic in some cases + difficulty is well balanced, the game is hard but not unfair + OSTs are really good + like in Souls games the story/lore is interesting but mostly hidden, so there's room for the players to discuss and speculate Bad: - the world is rather repetitive    Here are my thoughts after finishing the main story and the DLC.

    Good:

    + boss fights are satisfying, even epic in some cases
    + difficulty is well balanced, the game is hard but not unfair
    + OSTs are really good
    + like in Souls games the story/lore is interesting but mostly hidden, so there's room for the players to discuss and speculate

    Bad:

    - the world is rather repetitive and monochromatic. Everything is dark, gory and disturbing, with very few exceptions (the DLC is way better in this respect)
    - the combat feels a little laggy and clunky, probably due to the low frame rate
    - scenarios are well detailed but feel "empty", there's barely any secret or chance of interaction
    - gameplay gets repetitive after a while. The only interesting mechanic is the parry/riposte with the fire gun, which is highly effective but needs to be mastered (that's not a bad thing)
    - a big portion of the story/lore is revealed in the chalice dungeons, which are procedurally generated. As a result, every floor looks the same and has the same rooms. I quit after beating the Watchdog, because I couldn't stand it anymore

    Conclusions: boss battles and story/lore are what kept me interested until the end. Everything else either disappointed me or left me unimpressed. I give it a 6 (5 points for the main game and 1 bonus point for the DLC, which is by far the best part of the game IMO). If you really like the kind of atmosphere this game delivers, you'll probably enjoy it a lot more than me.    … Expand
  18. GamerNotGood
    Jul 22, 2020
    9
    I don't even know where to start with this game. the story, world design, and combat are phenomenal. each boss is designed to scare except Micolash. the fact that each boss has multiple body parts that can be damaged individually is awesome. I gotta say though chalice dungeons shouldn't have been on your way to %100 the game, I did anyway though and they were a lot of fun but I do stillI don't even know where to start with this game. the story, world design, and combat are phenomenal. each boss is designed to scare except Micolash. the fact that each boss has multiple body parts that can be damaged individually is awesome. I gotta say though chalice dungeons shouldn't have been on your way to %100 the game, I did anyway though and they were a lot of fun but I do still believe they shouldn't have been part of the trophy system. overall the game is a "MUST PLAY" if you're a fan of fromsoftware games… Expand
  19. Zeratex
    Feb 11, 2019
    10
    One of the best games of all time.

    Dark, atmospheric and offers a great goth setting with top tier combat, amazing mysterious lore and memorable characters.
    Bloodborne is the best game fromsoftware has ever made.

    10/10
  20. BingTheChandler
    Feb 24, 2019
    10
    Having played Dark Souls 1, 2 and 3 I came into this game thinking I knew it all. I was wrong. Bloodborne is its own game and have its own character and that's a great thing.
    Amazing atmosphere and fighting.
    Definitely not a game for easily frustrated gamers but if you play long enough to get better then it becomes increasingly addictive like the Souls games.
  21. thenoobbob
    Nov 5, 2019
    5
    I really love the Souls-Games and Soulslikes(exept for DS2). I tried loving Bloodborne too but in my eyes IT has bosses that are worse than the Bed of Chaos and areas worse than the black gulch. When bloodborne is good it is one of the best games i have ever played but when its bad it is just aweful. I also think it is a must play for PS4 owners but in my eyes its worse than DS: R and muchI really love the Souls-Games and Soulslikes(exept for DS2). I tried loving Bloodborne too but in my eyes IT has bosses that are worse than the Bed of Chaos and areas worse than the black gulch. When bloodborne is good it is one of the best games i have ever played but when its bad it is just aweful. I also think it is a must play for PS4 owners but in my eyes its worse than DS: R and much worse than DS3.… Expand
  22. BarelyLewd
    Mar 14, 2019
    10
    Everything that made Dark Souls is back, but on crack, this game is even darker than Dark Souls, somehow, and cranked up to 11, From Software has earned my undying respect, and loyalty, this game is pure gold for hundreds of hours, alternate endings, and play styles, only for those not feint of heart.
  23. Danillofp
    Mar 4, 2019
    10
    This is the best exclusive game for ps4

    I spend so many hours in this game without getting tired

    For whom tried the game and dropped, give it another chance. You´ll not be disappointed
  24. GreenManGaming
    Mar 23, 2019
    9
    Bloodborne is an amazing, exacting, and exhausting pilgrimage through a gorgeous land that imposes the feeling of approaching the bottom of a descent into madness. Though extended load times and minor frame-rate hitches have an effect on the pacing, it’s otherwise an intensely challenging and rewarding game. There’s an incredible power to unlocking its mysteries, and in succeeding, despiteBloodborne is an amazing, exacting, and exhausting pilgrimage through a gorgeous land that imposes the feeling of approaching the bottom of a descent into madness. Though extended load times and minor frame-rate hitches have an effect on the pacing, it’s otherwise an intensely challenging and rewarding game. There’s an incredible power to unlocking its mysteries, and in succeeding, despite its demand for a pound of your flesh.… Expand
  25. Gear_Felipe_117
    Oct 5, 2019
    9
    Siempre hice la mirada gorda a los juegos de FROMSOFTWARE ,al verlos me parecían injustos y poco divertidos, por la frustración de su gran dificultad. Me arriesgué y dejé esa premisa y decidí comprar Bloodborne. No podía estar más equivocado. Excelente juego, más que ser difícil te pone a prueba tu pasiencia. Si careces de eso y solo te gusta la acción ni mires este juego. Si eres pacienteSiempre hice la mirada gorda a los juegos de FROMSOFTWARE ,al verlos me parecían injustos y poco divertidos, por la frustración de su gran dificultad. Me arriesgué y dejé esa premisa y decidí comprar Bloodborne. No podía estar más equivocado. Excelente juego, más que ser difícil te pone a prueba tu pasiencia. Si careces de eso y solo te gusta la acción ni mires este juego. Si eres paciente y crees En que los videojuegos como arte no lo dudes, compralo… Expand
  26. mrsnrub
    Mar 19, 2019
    10
    I have never played any soulsborne games before, but this game for me is a masterpiece.
    The world is amazing, combat and movement is probably the best one I have experienced and the difficulty really blends perfectly to the setting.
    These words come from someone who hates hard games, and if there is a difficulty option - picks the easiest one. That being said, I expected that I would    I have never played any soulsborne games before, but this game for me is a masterpiece.
    The world is amazing, combat and movement is probably the best one I have experienced and the difficulty really blends perfectly to the setting.
    These words come from someone who hates hard games, and if there is a difficulty option - picks the easiest one.
    That being said, I expected that I would not enjoy this game at all, and this had been true until I beat the second boss (first mandatory).
    After slaying that particular boss, the game clicked for me and I kept enjoying it more and more.
    A must get!    … Expand
  27. saxdude1
    Jun 24, 2021
    10
    This is possibly my favorite PS4 game and favorite game of all time. The combat takes the Dark Souls format and adds a bit of hack and slash speed for flavor (while also ditching shields) for a strong action RPG. The boss design is only second best to Dark Souls 3 and the DLC expands on that even more. The level and art design also helps it to stand out, taking initially a TransylvanianThis is possibly my favorite PS4 game and favorite game of all time. The combat takes the Dark Souls format and adds a bit of hack and slash speed for flavor (while also ditching shields) for a strong action RPG. The boss design is only second best to Dark Souls 3 and the DLC expands on that even more. The level and art design also helps it to stand out, taking initially a Transylvanian aesthetic before merging it into pure Lovecraftian eldritch terror. The lore and story, while taking a back seat to the gameplay (as it should), is very unique and makes one of the most unique and well executed takes on a Lovecraft-style story.

    I will say this game is sadly held back by the hardware of the PS4, even the pro has some unfortunate framerate dips. That said, if you have a PS4, you are doing yourself a disservice to not even attempt the game (the difficulty is still a turnoff to some). But for those that are ready to accept the challenge, enter into Yharnam for one of the best games on the PS4.    … Expand
  28. Malakhyas
    Sep 7, 2019
    10
    This game is pure art, amazing gameplay and fighting, stunning scenery, enemies and bosses with great looks and a great soundtrack for each battle. The best definition for this game is "Perfect".
  29. Capollyon
    Mar 23, 2019
    10
    After 4 years reading negative reviews I decided to add one more positive opinion to another 8433 ratings.

    THIS GAME IS BLOODY MASTERPIECE! And I am not fan of Dark Souls. I have never played anything from "From Software" and I am more God of War type of player, or ... I was. At very beginning I felt same guys as you... I died a looot of times. I wanted to give up as after hours of    After 4 years reading negative reviews I decided to add one more positive opinion to another 8433 ratings.

    THIS GAME IS BLOODY MASTERPIECE!

    And I am not fan of Dark Souls. I have never played anything from "From Software" and I am more God of War type of player, or ... I was. At very beginning I felt same guys as you... I died a looot of times. I wanted to give up as after hours of playing I was not able to pass the mob around burning tree. This game will give you no explanation on what happened and why you are there. Control and combat system is not what I was used to from another games, but after getting used to it I can say it is very precise and comfortable, aggressive and brutal.

    For God of War type players it is truly frustrating to be in Yharnam without any magic or demigod powers. You are just a man with big axe against beasts out of imaginaton.

    Once I started to dig in, gain more experience on how does this game work and I explored the FANTASTIC lore I GOT BEST GAME EXPERIENCE. The lore is the best I have ever seen. This is true HORROR. Hollywood completely forgot what HORROR genre represents. It is not **** zombies, too much blood or screen jumpers. It is about this complete feeling of dread, fear to move forward or backwards because you can lose everything you accomplished... this game elevated lovecraftian horror to the new level and developed all Lovecraft's sketches in the best and most original adaptation ever.

    Yes, now I am bloody fan of it. Complete lunatic! You may think this game is not for you. I got it. It is not for everyone. But please, keep your weeping thoughts for yourself. I cannot stand this **** shallow arguments like "I was playing it for 10 hours and found only 1 lamp thats why I score it with 1!"    … Expand
  30. mousefish63
    Nov 6, 2019
    10
    Well, the words that this is just a wonderful, cosiness, deep and interesting game will not be enough. To begin with, it was with bloodborne that my acquaintance with souls games began. Naturally, the first hours it was very difficult to play, because of the complex gameplay, I kept taking breaks, some could last for weeks. But every time I came back. The game is primarily addictive withWell, the words that this is just a wonderful, cosiness, deep and interesting game will not be enough. To begin with, it was with bloodborne that my acquaintance with souls games began. Naturally, the first hours it was very difficult to play, because of the complex gameplay, I kept taking breaks, some could last for weeks. But every time I came back. The game is primarily addictive with its style. Very balanced music, locations, enemies and NPCs. A very deep lore, which, due to its latency, made me spend hours watching videos of theories, I began to read Lovecraft. Definitely, this is one of the best games of Sony, and possibly the entire gaming industry as a whole. It is simply breathtaking.… Expand
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Awards & Rankings

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

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Metascore
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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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