Bloodborne

 PlayStation 4
  • Publisher: SCEA
  • Release Date: Mar 24, 2015
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  1. carbinePRO
    Apr 16, 2015
    10
    This game is incredible! I've only played Dark Souls once, and I didn't really get into it. I wish that I had so that way I would've been more prepared for this epic game. Bloodborne, I believe, is the killer app for the PS4. If you have a PS4, and you don't have this game already, you're nuts! I don't want to spoil anything because this game is utterly incredible, and needs to beThis game is incredible! I've only played Dark Souls once, and I didn't really get into it. I wish that I had so that way I would've been more prepared for this epic game. Bloodborne, I believe, is the killer app for the PS4. If you have a PS4, and you don't have this game already, you're nuts! I don't want to spoil anything because this game is utterly incredible, and needs to be experienced in order to really appreciate it. From Software did good on this one. This is honestly one of the best games I have ever played. It's fun, addicting, and feels rewarding when you get passed those really difficult parts you've been attempting for hours. The first thing you see in the game are its visuals. Holy crap are they good! The environments are so lively and proportionately lit that it feels almost real. The co-op in this game is also fantastic. Beckoning you friend to join your world, and help you kill the dang Blood-Starved Beast (if you've fought it, you'll know what I mean) is a cooperative experience unlike anything thing I've seen in previous games. This game deserves all the praise it's getting. Again, I implore anybody that owns a PS4 to buy this game. I guarantee that you will have zero regrets for this purchase.… Expand
  2. imt558
    Apr 16, 2015
    10
    One of the best game i've ever played! Miyazaki truly outdone himself. Well, after Bloodborne, back to Demon's Souls again - WHERE EVERYTHING HAS STARTED!
  3. GamerJosh0137
    Apr 16, 2015
    9
    Lets see, where to start. I am having trouble coming up with the right words to describe how much I love Bloodborne, and how playing Bloodborne makes me feel. It's a feeling that i have not had in a long long time, probably not since since Super Metroid on snes. First off, I feel like Bloodborne in itself is a compliment to all gamers. It really shows how much From Software respectsLets see, where to start. I am having trouble coming up with the right words to describe how much I love Bloodborne, and how playing Bloodborne makes me feel. It's a feeling that i have not had in a long long time, probably not since since Super Metroid on snes. First off, I feel like Bloodborne in itself is a compliment to all gamers. It really shows how much From Software respects us. Sure it is very difficult and extremely punishing, but that is most of what makes it fun. They don't tell you what to do, where to go, who to kill, who not to kill, how to kill, etc. You are not spoon fed ANYTHING. You also wouldn't know the whole base of the story unless you look real hard to find explanations. I think this is because From Software developers know that gamers are a smart people and do not like to be patronized. HAha.

    The best thing about Bloodborne for me is the high I get when I finally beat a boss or get past a part that I tried over and over and over again. I was somewhat lucky in the sense that I have never played any of the souls games so I had no expectations going in. However, most of the reviews I have seen from people who DO play the souls games still love it. I highly suggest this game to anyone who wants to stand outside of the box for a real challenge. DO NOT buy this game if you like mindless fps that take a day to finish. :-)

    My one and only gripe, and why I gave this game a 9 instead of a ten is the time it takes to load after dying. I don't care how good you are, you are going to die A LOT. That is ok, but there is about a 1 minute loading time before you re-awaken. It doesn't sound long but if you lost a lot of blood echoes (you will understand what blood echoes are once you play the game) it feels like an eternity.

    P.S.
    There will probably be a time at the beginning of the game that you think about quitting the game completely because of one part you cant get passed. This is what happened to me, but DON'T QUIT. Once you get passed the first barrier you will slowly but surely chip away little by little. The feeling of triumph you will have is incredible. Like legal heroin. HAPPY HUNTING!    … Expand
  4. AttentiveCritic
    Apr 16, 2015
    7
    So I couldn't input my full review up on here because of the 5000 max characters **** along with the lack of editing feature up on Metacritic so I'll just say that I enjoyed Bloodborne but it's nowhere near a a 9 or an 8. The game is far too repetitive and the combat is too simple and stoic to be fully enjoyable but it's still a good game no less. Metacritic, you guys seriously need to cutSo I couldn't input my full review up on here because of the 5000 max characters **** along with the lack of editing feature up on Metacritic so I'll just say that I enjoyed Bloodborne but it's nowhere near a a 9 or an 8. The game is far too repetitive and the combat is too simple and stoic to be fully enjoyable but it's still a good game no less. Metacritic, you guys seriously need to cut this 5000 max characters crap and make it so that users can edit their review without having to copy/paste the original.

    **** ridiculous, that I took half an hour and typed over 8 pages on Microsoft word for my review on this game with sections spaced out for things such as "Presentation", "Gameplay", and "Music" and when I paste it on the site, the formatting is all **** up. You can't be as expressive on Amazon but at least you can **** get all of what you want to say out on any given product.

    Oh and now this site is automatically sensoring F bombs, great. Perhaps I should just start a blog or something. Between this and Amazon, this lack of expressive freedom is killing me. **** you Metacritic, **** you Amazon.    … Expand
  5. howler77
    Apr 16, 2015
    9
    Bloodborne is the rare game that restores a hard core gamer's faith. there's no obnoxious tutorial, there's no silly story and stereotypical characters being shoved down your throat. the story is there if you look for it, but Bloodborne is all about the game. Learning how to overcome each challenge, and become deadlier than the creatures that at first seem impossible is trulyBloodborne is the rare game that restores a hard core gamer's faith. there's no obnoxious tutorial, there's no silly story and stereotypical characters being shoved down your throat. the story is there if you look for it, but Bloodborne is all about the game. Learning how to overcome each challenge, and become deadlier than the creatures that at first seem impossible is truly satisfying. It's an experience that not many games can provide.
    Bloodborne is a masterpiece marred by a few forgivable flaws. The frame rate could be better, as well as the load times. The rag doll physics are pretty silly. The better you get at the game, the less you'll die, and see the loading screen.
    Casual gamers and people who are easily frustrated should pick a different game.
    All the 0/10 scores here are ridiculous. These are the people with no patience who got their ass kicked and gave up.    … Expand
  6. ZKowalsky
    Apr 16, 2015
    9
    Exciting and bloody RPG that totally gives to the player a perfect experience of being in the XVIII's London (but with wirewolves and some other rude guys) while he's playing a killing blow. However, the game is not cool for everybody, and many people could get angry dying and exploring Yharnam. If you don't like to explore a city and the pressure to get killed by somebody, that's not youExciting and bloody RPG that totally gives to the player a perfect experience of being in the XVIII's London (but with wirewolves and some other rude guys) while he's playing a killing blow. However, the game is not cool for everybody, and many people could get angry dying and exploring Yharnam. If you don't like to explore a city and the pressure to get killed by somebody, that's not you game. If you love a classic RPG mechanics and hard fights, don't think more about it: just go to the next games shop, buy a PS4 if you don't have one and buy 1 or 238 copies of Bloodborne just 'cause you're going to enjoy it like mad.… Expand
  7. The_Game_Doctor
    Apr 16, 2015
    9
    After spending a lot of time with this game, through every boss fight and every grueling lore-ridden piece item, and screwing up a few story-lines due to ignorance, I think that I can accurately depict the essence of this game.

    As a point of honesty, I have to admit that I was avidly awaiting this game's release. Watching every trailer. Following each release of boss battle glimpses and    After spending a lot of time with this game, through every boss fight and every grueling lore-ridden piece item, and screwing up a few story-lines due to ignorance, I think that I can accurately depict the essence of this game.

    As a point of honesty, I have to admit that I was avidly awaiting this game's release. Watching every trailer. Following each release of boss battle glimpses and interviews regarding the game. I overdosed on the news. The game has high expectations for me. I expected a game that fit into the niche that From Software carved itself in today's gaming industry. I expected a brutal masterpiece that dove into a gothic atmosphere.

    I was not disappointed.

    The game is made out of the same mold that the Dark Souls series is forged from. As an avid Souls player, the feel is definitely there, with enough new features and changes to the formula to make it feel like its own game. To those who are used to rushing in with no sense of direction and hope for the best, the game is an exercise is futility. Mistakes are not tolerated and you are punished accordingly.

    To the gamer who is willing the play the game as it is intended, it becomes a fantastic journey into a rich and thrilling world. The game comes as close to nirvana as possible as far as satisfaction while playing a game. One of the balances that From Software has successfully done is drawing the line between difficulty and innate satisfaction with completion. The satisfaction that you get from beating a difficult boss is one that I feel is unparalleled by other games. A boss that you easily breeze by isn't really a boss. Ones that reward good and tight gameplay, on the other hand, is one that makes you feel accomplished, even if the only thing telling you that is the blue flash of the phrase "Prey Slaughtered." By the end of the game, that might have been my favorite saying.

    There is a lot of hate against the game for not explaining its upgrade system, how certain items work and just pretty much throwing you in with no explanation, very little prologue (oh, and no weapons) and expecting you to thrive and learn from your mistakes. One of the main issues I saw this this was that there were people who wanted to play the first AAA title in recent memory to live up to the hype. (really when was the last one that did...The Last of Us?) and were surprised when it didn't hold your hand. Unfortunately, even with the hype of difficulty, it still made some people spend money, then get mad when they didn't have the patience to learn. That is the key to the souls games. Patience and persistence.

    From Software had a catchphrase for the Souls games essentially saying the dying is what will happen. Over and over. The first of the Dark Souls games to get a rerelease was called the "Prepare To Die Edition." From a company that does that, it makes you learn from your mistakes. It took the formula that we all inherently live by, the threw it into the video game world. A movement that went into BB is the shift towards Mobs instead of single enemies, making decisions on weapons choices, and trick weapon choices, have even more impact.

    Character Creation is fantastic. Gothic and Lovecraftian is the closest thing that can be described, with the characters becoming more and more twisted as the game progresses.

    The settings are great, graphics might be a tad on the blurry side as far as the up close scenery goes, but we are not running this on a top-of-the-line PC. This is a PS4 exclusive, and yes, there are still some frame rate issues. Graphics are done very well for the hardware, and that is where that discussion should end.

    Few Cons:
    There are a few complaints which keeps this from the ultimate masterpiece. The loading times are not the best. at a few locations, I was getting 38 seconds for loading. I am not docking points for this since it doesn't affect gameplay, but it is there non-the-less. The need for using Hunter's Dream as a hub would not normally be that big of an issue, but the problem was exacerbated by the loading screen times. Instead of loading right to where I wanted to go, I had to go through 2 loading screens to get there, making the screens all that more incessant.

    There is not an option to be able to replay a boss. I know this is a carry-over item from the other games, but I would like to be able to go back and see if I could do better, even if it meant that I didn't get Blood Echoes.

    The PVP has connection issues. period.

    A complaint I keep hearing is that there needs to be more save points/checkpoints. This is not the case. The game is so intricately laced together that the save points are perfectly spaced apart. Might be nice, but if you play well, it shouldn't be a problem.

    If you are ready for a grotesque and intricate Video game adaptation of what it would be like if Poe and Lovecraft had a baby and it ate diamonds for breakfast, you will thoroughly enjoy this thoroughly engaging and rewarding experience!    … Expand
  8. princesoul456
    Apr 15, 2015
    10
    now away from the "rave" review and on to my actual review my opinion of the game is that its a beautiful game with a amazing story like dark souls and demons souls had, the gameplay is great the, lore ,which im not gonna explain because of spoilers, is just like almost every souls game,except dark souls 2 (i guess),because it isnt just told to you from the start,also it isnt based allnow away from the "rave" review and on to my actual review my opinion of the game is that its a beautiful game with a amazing story like dark souls and demons souls had, the gameplay is great the, lore ,which im not gonna explain because of spoilers, is just like almost every souls game,except dark souls 2 (i guess),because it isnt just told to you from the start,also it isnt based all around you its actually based on the world, you actually have to find it from items to characters to bosses. new players that are used to any game that is easy will obviously dislike this type of game because it is to "hard" and really the game is difficult until you learn the enemies moveset from trial and error.though there are some flaws that the people of from said that they are gonna fix like the framerate glitch with the swamp boss fog, the loading time,seriously why does that take so long,but those will be fixed in a patch,this was my mixed review btw,.though my main issues is with one of the characters disapperring,and never coming back, when i tried to do her quest also another problem i have is sometimes when i die it doesnt go to the enemy that killed me but instead to something either below me or above me which is really annoying nowing that i have to go to where i died and not be able to get my blood echos and probably die because the guy below or above me has them. so yeah that was my review on this game… Expand
  9. nfldall
    Apr 15, 2015
    10
    We can define this game with a single word: AMAZING. Like old times, I played 3 hours and still cannot advance from the first stage. Buy this game, if you don't have a PS4... buy a PS4. Really, is that good.
  10. gfunk0311
    Apr 15, 2015
    5
    Bought this game due to the amazing reviews it got all across the board. I went into this not previously playing any of the souls games so I wasnt sure what to expect. I have stopped playing this game entirely only 2 days in. I cannot keep wasting my hours away playing the same damn enemies over and over and over and over again. There comes a point where it becomes more painful thanBought this game due to the amazing reviews it got all across the board. I went into this not previously playing any of the souls games so I wasnt sure what to expect. I have stopped playing this game entirely only 2 days in. I cannot keep wasting my hours away playing the same damn enemies over and over and over and over again. There comes a point where it becomes more painful than fun and thats when I turn the game off. I can understand a difficult game and can appreciate the grind it takes to level up, but this is way too much for even an avid video game player who is just new to the genre.… Expand
  11. jarry1
    Apr 15, 2015
    9
    A nice improvement on the Dark Souls games, retaining their (in)famous difficulty. Progression is steady enough and you get a lot of single player content for the price. Only downsides are a lengthy load wait (in a game where dying is inevitable) - they should have included the lore and item descriptions. Also weapons can go through walls sometimes.
  12. DMB13
    Apr 15, 2015
    10
    This game is non-stop action and fun. Very challenging and you will die more then you can count. However, it keeps you coming back. Great game glad I picked up right away.
  13. Ibanez89
    Apr 14, 2015
    10
    This game truly deserves the positive attention it has received.
    There is so much care put into the world filled with detail and certainly succeeds in capturing a dark and terrifying atmosphere.
    The combat is punishing, yet rewarding and self satisfying once you overcome each battle. The enemy AI is very smart and you will find that you can barely ever predict when they are going to    This game truly deserves the positive attention it has received.
    There is so much care put into the world filled with detail and certainly succeeds in capturing a dark and terrifying atmosphere.
    The combat is punishing, yet rewarding and self satisfying once you overcome each battle.

    The enemy AI is very smart and you will find that you can barely ever predict when they are going to strike.
    There is plenty of variety with enemies leaving it fresh and you have to think of a different strategy for majority of them. Spamming the attack button doesnt always cut it.
    The world exploration is always exciting. Never a dull moment as there are so many secrets that has satisfyng rewards.

    Do not look over this game. I literally bought a PS4 because of this game and I have no regrets.
    This game is your virtual motivator by saying "you can do this"
    it will push you to your limits in every area.
    If you're afraid of monsters, this will conquer your fears after slaying them in the most brutal way possible after many attempts. You will feel great

    easy 10/10    … Expand
  14. JMARSseph
    Apr 14, 2015
    10
    Hands down one of the best games I have had the pleasure of playing. Im 42 years old and have played more than my share of games. If I was asked my favorite titles the list would include Bioshock, Last of Us, Gears of War 3, Skyrim, Ninja Gaiden and most recently Bloodborne. This game is a masterpiece. I waited until several weeks into it to write this review. The options for yourHands down one of the best games I have had the pleasure of playing. Im 42 years old and have played more than my share of games. If I was asked my favorite titles the list would include Bioshock, Last of Us, Gears of War 3, Skyrim, Ninja Gaiden and most recently Bloodborne. This game is a masterpiece. I waited until several weeks into it to write this review. The options for your character as you progress are wide open. You develop your character how you like. The gameplay is fluid and the environments are beautiful in a very dark and eerie way. Whether you are in the city or in the woods the layout is superb. The music score is perfect to set the tone for a challenging and rewarding adventure. This game is very difficult but death comes to the impatient and foolish. Once you learn to play and manipulate the strategies within the game success follows and the rewards are plentiful and keep you coming back for more. Sure this game isn't for everyone. Some enjoy the feeling of ultimate warrior and dominating a game start to finish. This isn't for you, if you have no patience, and cannot accept a challenge that actually tests you go back to Call od Duty or Halo or whatever simple game you've been enjoying. Bloodborne is just what the doctor ordered for this generation because honestly the best games this generation are two retreads that being The Last of Us and Tomb Raider. Thank you From Software for justifying my leap to the next generation, while there have been some decent games released this is the first great game of this generation.… Expand
  15. ForwardUntilDaw
    Apr 14, 2015
    2
    I think this could be a great game,but damn is it unforgiving in a mean way. I bought it used, and took it back 24 hours later because it just was not fun. I got to the 2nd boss and reached my limit, got tired of waiting for load screens and farming for items, only to get stun locked by the 3rd form of the boss. Just not fun at all.
  16. tdebug
    Apr 14, 2015
    5
    The story is unclear and uneven so the whole game covered in some kind of mist. You will like it if you like the Demon Souls / Dark Souls series anyway, which I thought I was too, but really a bit tired now of all this "greatness and myst" developers put in those games. It seems just like a lack of a really good story, so they put whatever they got and then covered with a lot of mysteryThe story is unclear and uneven so the whole game covered in some kind of mist. You will like it if you like the Demon Souls / Dark Souls series anyway, which I thought I was too, but really a bit tired now of all this "greatness and myst" developers put in those games. It seems just like a lack of a really good story, so they put whatever they got and then covered with a lot of mystery so your imagination will do the rest, but you won't even get answers to all questions, as storytellers don't know them too.… Expand
  17. sonyshillbot
    Apr 14, 2015
    10
    This is quite possibly the best game of all time. Don't be fooled, it is difficult, but you won't be disappointed or frustrated. There is absolutely no reason not to purchase this game. And, it is made possible only with the power of the PS4!
  18. holyone22
    Apr 13, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. So at the point of this review ive accumulated about 30 hours in bloodborne and im still not done yet and that says a lot because there arent many games that are mult-player competitive games that i put this much time into. ive never played any of the souls games but i found to be at home at this game, now it is hard i found myslef rarly dying due to my experience at playing hard games.
    Story: Bloodborne is not told by traditional narrative. so everything is cryptic and you really gotta pay close attention to every little detail in the game. the player in the game travels to yarnahm to retrieve some special blood for some type of illness that you apparently dont know anything about and the game never really explains. The reason that there are so many creatures outside is some kind of plague. The reason you hunt them is actually to survive which is surprising to many people because the game does portray that you are doing this for some type of reason.
    Gameplay: This game works on offense that place dollars more on attacking speed and well-timed dodging and this is evident from there literally only being one shield in the game its pretty crappy. your secondary weapon is a gun that helps with good timing on enamys this along with a few other changes compared to the souls games gives this game its own identity. this game is very fast paced not only you but enemies are quick forcing you to time your dodge and i think that suits some people. Every weapon in the game has its own transformation which presents some type of advantage whether it be power, speed or the distance of your attack you can improve the weapon by finding blood shards. you can buff your caracter with blood which also works as currency to buy anything but when you die you lose it but have the chance to go back and get it. they had an interesting approach to armor in this game rather than just giving you armor thats overall statistically better than the last one you have to find them in the areas or buy buying them for killing bosses.This game is challenging but it is possible thats all you have to remember, its more of a mental thing where they actually get you into believing this game is harder than it really is its more mentally challenging. it is frustrating you need patience but it is one of the most rewarding games that is part of its charm. there are not many games you get the same satisfaction from beating bosses in beating the game that you will find anywhere else.
    Visuals: The architecture and the design of the world is fantastic like everything in this game is like a very detailed.
    I say bloodborne is a game that is worth buying brand new.    … Expand
  19. SeanGamerDays
    Apr 13, 2015
    10
    It's the most Hardcore RPG that I've ever play. Although it was really challenging & a lot of death. It was epic like any other real time Harcore gaming.

    Boss battle sometime can be really hard!
  20. BLUDsream
    Apr 13, 2015
    9
    As someone who is new to the game(s) of developer From Software I went into Bloodborne only hearing of it's unforgiving gameplay and watch players die left and right from videos.
    I never played any of the Souls games either so I was hesitant on buying this game as first. But decided to put down $60 and here I am surprised of how much I actually like the game.
    I went in thinking it    As someone who is new to the game(s) of developer From Software I went into Bloodborne only hearing of it's unforgiving gameplay and watch players die left and right from videos.
    I never played any of the Souls games either so I was hesitant on buying this game as first. But decided to put down $60 and here I am surprised of how much I actually like the game.

    I went in thinking it would have to grow on me, to only find myself enjoying it even after my first 20 times dying (I know I sound crazy) but even then I kept going back to get further into the game.

    Pros about the game such as
    *graphics are amazing and really make the game's environment feel as it should.
    *controls are solid with smooth weapon mechanics and animations.
    *the sound is well done with the enemies sounding as good as they are frighting

    Cons about the game
    *during online co-op play I have had some frame rate drops that have been noticeable and some lag here and there    … Expand
  21. Gatchaman49
    Apr 13, 2015
    10
    Greatest Game Ever Made. Played all the souls games. Loved em. Now Bloodborne is the love of my life. This game is the only reason to get a PS4. At least it was mine.
  22. Poopyragg
    Apr 13, 2015
    8
    I had never played Dark Souls or Demon Souls but purchased this game to see what all the hype was about. There were times where I got straight up depressed over my lack of progress. However, after grinding through the misery of repeated failure, the reward of success was well worth the time spent cursing at my screen and contemplating taking a sledgehammer to my PS4. I do not know that II had never played Dark Souls or Demon Souls but purchased this game to see what all the hype was about. There were times where I got straight up depressed over my lack of progress. However, after grinding through the misery of repeated failure, the reward of success was well worth the time spent cursing at my screen and contemplating taking a sledgehammer to my PS4. I do not know that I would recommend this to a casual gamer who has limited time to play as it does require some time invested and resiliency to survive the brutal difficulty.

    The 2 reasons it did not get a 10 from me:

    1) The load screen after death is relatively long, only amplifying the anger you feel from whatever method just caused your death.
    2) Story? 10 hours invested and I still have no idea what my purpose is exactly except to kill stuff.    … Expand
  23. Darko84
    Apr 13, 2015
    9
    Bloodborne is a dark and Gothic master piece with its vast and detailed world, as well as its Action-RPG game mechanics (including difficulty and strategic approach).
    Despite its minor technical issues (rate drops, loading screens and IA), it will be among the best next gen-games.
    This game is definitely a must in your collection if you like challenges and want to try the Dark Souls    Bloodborne is a dark and Gothic master piece with its vast and detailed world, as well as its Action-RPG game mechanics (including difficulty and strategic approach).
    Despite its minor technical issues (rate drops, loading screens and IA), it will be among the best next gen-games.
    This game is definitely a must in your collection if you like challenges and want to try the Dark Souls series (this is a good start).
    Overall rate: 9/10

    Graphics: 8/10
    The surroundings in this game and the details on the characters are beatiful (if you like dark/gothic) but when you pay attention to the details of some elements in this world you can find some minor flaws.
    The most critical point about this topic is the rate drop in some areas and the long loading times.

    Game play: 8/10
    Game play is very smooth and dynamic. it really remains me a lot to Zelda Ocarina of Time (without the stamina restraint).
    It is a little tricky a the beginning, especially if you don't read the tutorial at the clinic and hunter dream, you may have a hard time understanding.
    However there are some issues with the AI of certain enemies and bosses that need to be improved, as well as more customization on weapons and attires was missing.

    Story: 10/10
    Story is pretty interesting and dark. However it will not reveal to youf for itself (It really came out of any Lovecraft or Kafka's books).
    You will need to discover the additional details from dark tale from the inhabitants and secret items of the Gothic land.

    Atmosphere: 10/10
    Atmosphere is just amazing: the soundtrack, enemies and surroundings fill this amazing dark/Gothic world like no other game in this generation.

    Content: 9/10
    This game can be replayed several times and you will keep finding new stuff and challenges (as difficulty keep increasing and there are multiple endings available).
    On-line feature is also available on this game and works fine if you manage to find someone to join you on this adventure.    … Expand
  24. chipotlegasm
    Apr 13, 2015
    10
    Let me start with saying I am a Souls Veteran. I've played through Demon and Dark souls numerous times, Dark Souls II being the exception since it didn't come close to my expectations (couldn't even finish the game). The reason why I mention this first is because these games aren't for everybody, they're difficult, yes, but that is part of what makes it so great. They're games that rapeLet me start with saying I am a Souls Veteran. I've played through Demon and Dark souls numerous times, Dark Souls II being the exception since it didn't come close to my expectations (couldn't even finish the game). The reason why I mention this first is because these games aren't for everybody, they're difficult, yes, but that is part of what makes it so great. They're games that rape you until you love it, and boy did I love it every single time. Now to focus on Bloodborne. For someone who's is coming from the previous Souls games, this is a true masterpiece. Graphics, audio, voice acting, dialogue, story, performance, and most important of all; atmosphere are top notch. The weapon transformations are probably the coolest thing I've ever seen since the climbing mechanics in Shadow of The Colossus. The bosses ooze inspiration and are incredibly unique. The heavy emphasis on guns on this game is also a plus. I practically forgot what a shield was. The regain system is brilliantly done, giving you a small window of time the retrieve your recently stolen health back from beating the **** out of the enemies that took it from you. Gameplay is so aggressive and fast-paced which is a huge change from previous souls games. So if you have any interest in this game whatsoever, as tiny as it may be, you should really check it out. If not, you would be missing out on one of the best games I've ever played and will EVER play. Thanks for reading.… Expand
  25. osjasa
    Apr 12, 2015
    10
    I finally feel that I'm playing a current generation game. Bloodborne is awesome, and it's definitely a must. It is indeed not perfect, but I believe that the problems I have experienced will be patched in the near future. Anyway, these are minor nuisances and nothing serious that will make you stop playing it. I understand that this game might not be for everybody, but I'm surprised andI finally feel that I'm playing a current generation game. Bloodborne is awesome, and it's definitely a must. It is indeed not perfect, but I believe that the problems I have experienced will be patched in the near future. Anyway, these are minor nuisances and nothing serious that will make you stop playing it. I understand that this game might not be for everybody, but I'm surprised and disappointed to see many reviews with a 0 score that are actually aim to boycott the real score this game deserves. Come on, this game it's a masterpiece. I enjoyed a lot, no matter how many times I was killed; I always wanted more and tried, tried and tried again until I succeeded.… Expand
  26. Scissorman11785
    Apr 12, 2015
    9
    Like the worlds of the previous Souls games, the world of Bloodborne is a dark, amoral place in which the only thing you can completely trust is your own level of perseverance. Doing the wrong thing will get you violently killed while doing the right thing will only give you a fleeting sense of achievement before it becomes clear you've opened up more opportunities for despair. Though theLike the worlds of the previous Souls games, the world of Bloodborne is a dark, amoral place in which the only thing you can completely trust is your own level of perseverance. Doing the wrong thing will get you violently killed while doing the right thing will only give you a fleeting sense of achievement before it becomes clear you've opened up more opportunities for despair. Though the gameplay is rough around the edges and even dated in some aspects, Bloodborne is an intelligently designed action-RPG elevated to excellence by a superb Gothic atmosphere and an ambiguous storyline which gently invites you to unravel mysteries as unfathomable to the in-game characters as they are to you. Be aware that those who 'understand' the storyline are now hollowed husks existing only to enact the merest whims of The Great Old Ones...… Expand
  27. SH1
    Apr 12, 2015
    0
    I wanted to wait until I finished the game before writing a review, but this is proving harder than I expected. I play it for 30 seconds, I then die, and then I have to stare at a loading screen for more of less one minute. Rinse. Repeat. Half-hours of days wasted with no entertainment forthcoming and trying to figure out the controls. I have better things to do with my time.
  28. pongkrit03
    Apr 12, 2015
    9
    After I spent more than 70+ hours for both PVE and PVP of the game. I would like to share my deep review to the community here. Noting that I had played Dark Souls 2 before (200+hours) so I can compare them effectively. Here is my thorough review.

    Single Player - 9/10 - Even though, there are a long loading time and frame rate drop when you get near campfire. Bloodborne is still a    After I spent more than 70+ hours for both PVE and PVP of the game. I would like to share my deep review to the community here. Noting that I had played Dark Souls 2 before (200+hours) so I can compare them effectively. Here is my thorough review.

    Single Player - 9/10 - Even though, there are a long loading time and frame rate drop when you get near campfire. Bloodborne is still a fantastic game. Graphic is detailed, Enemy's AI is great, the lv designs are top-notch and especially the atmosphere its created is so dark and so bloody.tn my opinion, blood borne is much better than Dark Souls 2 in single player.However, I deduct 1 point because it is not friendly to new comers. The difficulty in this game rises up a lot from Dark Souls 2, especially at the beginning even me myself still had to spent some time to adjust to the new combat system and the first boss has many movements if compared with Last giant ( 1st boss in DS2). On top of that, you cannot up level until you get first "Insight". That makes it even harder for new new player. Another reason is that the story is ... um very unclear. the concept is interesting actually but there is not much to it. NPCs are too few. Fromsoft could improve this aspect but they chose not to. Chalice Dungeon is not attractive to the majority of people because the loots you will get are not motivating enough and it is completely separate from the main story, that is why people tend to continue playing storyline and ditch out chalice dungeon . Anyway, if you can accommodate to combat mechanic, Blood Borne is very fun to play. The variety of weapons is not as much as DS2 but every weapon has two forms so I think that make them even at this point.

    Ok now, Let's talk about Multiplayer

    Multiplayer - 6.5/10 - well I think it is disappointed if compared with DS2. The main problem is that it is hard to find someone to coop or pvp with (wait for 5 mins to 30 mins, depending on your luck). On top of that, for pvp, the healing potion in this game is too fast to interrupt. Therefore, if both sides keep healing, the duel can escalate to a long battle which is not satisfied because you will have to spend money on your potions and ammo later on. Unlike Estus in DS2 which it will replenish every time you back to bonfire. There are also gems that are super powerful (like +20% of dmg) and you can equip 3 of them. So, the difference between +10 weapon plus gems and +7 no gem is too huge. PVP is not as balance as DS2 in my opinion. However, it is not that mutiplayer in this game is bad (pls don't get me wrong), actually it is very good if you have never played any souls game before. You can coop with someone else or pvp with him, test your build and skill. It gonna be a lot of fun, IF you don't hav to wait so so long to get a match. It's just killing everything. [Although, many people claims that you hav to be around lv 110 and invade in nightmare areas only, well, compare to dark souls 2 you don't have to do that, squeeze crack red eye orb anywhere and u will get a match almost instantly ]

    In summary, Blood borne is a very great game. It is worth 60$ for single player alone. However, do not expect much from mutiplayer. Once you are done with the game, the replay value is not much. Playing first time, searching every nook, I spent 40 hours+ which is a good length. For new players who never played any of souls game at all, I would say, if you don't have patience, you should not buy because it will get you frustrated for sure, you need to spend sometimes to learn the game, depending on your gaming skill (maybe 2 hours to 1 week). If you are casual gamer, please stay away because this game requires you to react fast and concentrate all the time. However, if you really want to try it out, I will give you the most important tip, that is "DO NOT GIVE UP NO MATTER WHAT". If you struggle, search info from Google, watch Youtube and more importantly, use Beckon bell to call ally for help. If you can endure until you pass second boss (which you should get a hang of the game around that time), you will never want to stop playing this game again. You will become addicted and unable to withdrawn yourself from this bloody-combat challenging game. Trust me : )    … Expand
  29. JakeV23
    Apr 11, 2015
    9
    After playing this game for around 35 hours and edging my way towards the end, I have come to the decision that this game is a much needed mix up to the games that have been released in the last few years. This does include the Dark Souls games, because this is not like those iterations. This is a fast paced, dodge or die kind of game. Now while many will feel it is not their type ofAfter playing this game for around 35 hours and edging my way towards the end, I have come to the decision that this game is a much needed mix up to the games that have been released in the last few years. This does include the Dark Souls games, because this is not like those iterations. This is a fast paced, dodge or die kind of game. Now while many will feel it is not their type of gameplay, they are probably right. You will love or hate this game. For someone looking to be challenged, looking for fairness, looking to get their ass handed to them so they have to think in a different light, then this game will be right up your alley. But if you are a relaxed gamer who likes playing games just to earn trophies or just to feel as though you are the greatest, you will NOT like this game at all. This game will test you, it will try your patience, and it will have you frustrated. Yet you still see yourself coming back to it with a new plan, a new tactic, a new strategy. I have wanted to scream and pull out my hair because I have been brutally dismembered by certain enemies, and I have laughed hysterically revisiting the first areas and wiping the floor with their bodies as if I was a kid with an ant hill. I have had incredible amounts of fun, the combat is tight, controls become natural within the first few minutes.
    This like all FROM SOFTWARE games, does not have a very detailed story. But it definitely makes you crave to find the pieces or speak to the NPC's to learn more. The art styles, Architecture of the game, character models, and various weapons are beautifully and interestingly done. Making each area feel unique. Now there are no Mimic chests in the story just to give you that sigh of relief if you are a Dark Souls veteran on the fence about picking this up. But to quickly transition from praising this game to criticism, you will die... A LOT. So much so that I am fairly certain the UN is looking to send you support, and the Geneva convention is trying to write new rules for you. You will also feel cheated at times, even if you feel it wasn't fair or warranted. I also noticed that when using elevators unless you time walking to a platform while it still moves just right you will slide through the space and fall to your death (I recommend doing a dodge roll it avoids this annoyance). My last complaint is the Frenzy meter. While yes you can use sedatives to diminish it to 0 it is frustrating that while in combat that frenzy bar fills very quickly and will kill you or nearly eliminate all your health. When trying to focus on just survival from an enemy and having that fill up at the same time it will discourage you at times because it feels very cheap to kill you in that way. Now that is not to say there are not other ways to get around this. But you will feel angry about it at times. Overall I have loved this game from start to the final moments. I am unable to really tell you no don't pick this up. I will say this though, if you are unsure wait for a used copy or a price drop even if it takes a while. While I want to give this a 10, I cannot due to the lack of a story and the minor flaws in the game.    … Expand
  30. Terikan
    Apr 11, 2015
    0
    Anyone who wastes their time dying over and over again, carefully kiting around, crawling around slowly through a very confined gameworld with clunky combat and idiotic AI, deserves their fate. There's no way anyone with any sort of a life has time for this kind of nonsense, unless your only hobby is playing a game like this, in which case your life is sad.

    I've read about how this is    Anyone who wastes their time dying over and over again, carefully kiting around, crawling around slowly through a very confined gameworld with clunky combat and idiotic AI, deserves their fate. There's no way anyone with any sort of a life has time for this kind of nonsense, unless your only hobby is playing a game like this, in which case your life is sad.

    I've read about how this is for old school gamers. Not true. Most posters that rave about this 'series' are much younger than I am. This game is good at wasting time, and only time wasters can truly appreciate it (or perhaps those that are paid to play games).

    Now I realize there are different ideas of what constitutes wasting time. I mean it in the closest to pure sense of the word you will find. You can literally play this game for hours with nothing to show for it.

    The game does build or at least require discipline. The discipline to play a very specific way, even if you don't want to, even if it's not fun. Some people might call that work... like me.

    The user and critic scores for this garbage are the most outrageous since GTA4 got 10s. I used to proudly associate myself with gamers, but with DOTAs, FPS teabaggers, iPad/facebook gamers, and now these souls games, I (a true old school gamer) am just completely alienated.

    This review will be a drop in an ocean of masochism, but I have to post it anyways. This game is garbage in almost every way, with perhaps decent graphics.    … 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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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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