Bloodborne

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

Universal acclaim- based on 13072 Ratings

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  1. MrDrue
    Mar 25, 2015
    10
    This is probably the best game on the market right now. I can't put it down. It's a great game with some absolutely beautiful graphics. All I can say is 10/10
  2. TEDD95
    Mar 25, 2015
    10
    Goodness this game is on another level.. I am stoked that this game is so challenging, not everyday you get such a polished RPG and great value for money as well. I'd recommend it, even to casual gamers like myself.. If you are prepared to die non stop that is. Well Done to the Dev!! And to naysayers stop trolling plz, your annoying us fans..
  3. sergiohere1
    Mar 25, 2015
    10
    At least PS4 has a great exclusive game! I have been waiting for long to have this game, and I **** love it, thanks From Software, and thnaks Miyazaki for doing beautifuls games like this one.
  4. ArmorNine
    Mar 25, 2015
    10
    I was truly surprised by how good this game is, albeit, I was expecting a much lesser game. The game is beautiful and the gameplay is a welcomed change from other games in the Souls series. The only issue that I have is the framerate, but it seems that From is working on an update to help this.
  5. skgrey
    Mar 25, 2015
    10
    If you are a Souls player, you must buy this game NOW. It's a Dark Souls game. Why?
    - Same difficulty
    - Same punishing bosses - Same "souls" collection and leveling up - Same "find your bloodstain" and "BLOODSTAIN RETRIEVED"! - Same "YOU DIED" - Same weapon systems, inventory, and a whole lot more - Same amazing weapon movesets - It brings back the amazing landscape that is    If you are a Souls player, you must buy this game NOW. It's a Dark Souls game. Why?
    - Same difficulty
    - Same punishing bosses
    - Same "souls" collection and leveling up
    - Same "find your bloodstain" and "BLOODSTAIN RETRIEVED"!
    - Same "YOU DIED"
    - Same weapon systems, inventory, and a whole lot more
    - Same amazing weapon movesets
    - It brings back the amazing landscape that is interconnected, shortcuts, hub world

    It does a lot of the things the SAME, but does a whole lot more BETTER.

    Rather than running around with your shield up, you can now dodge, backstep, and roll like never before. When you get hit it highlights a portion of your life - if you can hit the enemy you start gaining that life back and if you are quick enough you don't lose it. This turns your playstyle much more aggressive. When the next Souls game comes out it *will* change the way you play.

    The landscapes and graphics are mindblowingly beautiful. The soundtrack is amazing. I'm 16 hours in and have only been through 2 and 1/2 areas, having just taken down my third boss, and I'm a 600+ hour veteran from each of the DS games (about 1800 overall). It is brutally hard, but I've yet to want to stop. I can say this - the 3 boss fights I've had so far have been a thousand times better than any of the boss fights in the souls series. They are intense, they are brutal, and they are FUN. The third boss took me about 35 tries, and I really enjoyed each one and was a little sad I beat him. I want to progress, but that says something!

    And there's PVP.    … Expand
  6. Twosmart4tv
    Mar 25, 2015
    10
    I've never played DS/DS2. That said, this game has been absolutely phenomenal so far. It took me 3 hours to get out of the alley at the very start of the game. I had no idea how unforgiving these enemies would be. Typically spending that much time dying would warrant a ps4 controller lodged into my flat screen. Regardless of the deaths I can still not get enough of this game. This gameI've never played DS/DS2. That said, this game has been absolutely phenomenal so far. It took me 3 hours to get out of the alley at the very start of the game. I had no idea how unforgiving these enemies would be. Typically spending that much time dying would warrant a ps4 controller lodged into my flat screen. Regardless of the deaths I can still not get enough of this game. This game reminds me of the unforgivigness of the NES era. Absolutely 10/10.… Expand
  7. HenrryxSD
    Mar 25, 2015
    10
    This is a really contendant for GOTY, i never playes a souls game but im really into in this one, is just simply awesome talking about gamplay and dificulty that makes us play even if we die many times.
  8. SMICH55
    Mar 25, 2015
    10
    Bloodborne is a beautiful game, the combat and bosses make for a truly epic experience. However, the atmosphere of Bloodborne is the pinnicle of what games should strive to achieve. It is creepy and dark, and places a sense of lonliness on the player as they make their way through the gothic city. This is truly a masterpiece.
  9. Pureray
    Mar 25, 2015
    10
    I had never played any of the Soul games before, nor will you have to, in order to enjoy Bloodborne!

    The visual details in everything are simply amazing! The framerate is nice and smooth, but it does lag a bit at times during coop sometimes. The exploration is highly satisfying and memorable, there is never a dull or boring moment that you'll have, and you'll always remember on how to    I had never played any of the Soul games before, nor will you have to, in order to enjoy Bloodborne!

    The visual details in everything are simply amazing! The framerate is nice and smooth, but it does lag a bit at times during coop sometimes. The exploration is highly satisfying and memorable, there is never a dull or boring moment that you'll have, and you'll always remember on how to navigate your way through places that you've been before with ease without a map.

    One false move and then you're most likely about to die or get seriously injured. The combat is brutal and quick, like you won't be seeing a beast waiting in line for his turn to attack, they're all going to strike! The penalty for dying is that you would lose all of your blood echoes, which is like currency that you use to buy equipment or to level up. The only way to retrieve it back is to journey back to where you last died or kill the beast that had killed you or the one that has his or her eyes glowing white for you're blood back, but if you die a 2nd time without getting it then you had just lost it, but can still retrieve the amount that you last had.

    The only issues that I have seen were monsters glitching themselves in obstacles, nothing to game breaking. Anything else would be at your own fault..

    If you're a hardcore gamer looking for a game on the Ps4, then I would highly recommend for you to play Bloodborne!    … Expand
  10. TrueLies
    Mar 25, 2015
    9
    A lot of the negative reviews on this game are "it is annoyingly hard and therefore not fun at all". This is odd to me because that is one of the things that make this game unique is that it prides itself on being hard. There is no easy mode and it shouldn't have to have one. I do not play Madden and complain I cannot slam dunk, its not NBA2K. Both sport games but both very different. ThisA lot of the negative reviews on this game are "it is annoyingly hard and therefore not fun at all". This is odd to me because that is one of the things that make this game unique is that it prides itself on being hard. There is no easy mode and it shouldn't have to have one. I do not play Madden and complain I cannot slam dunk, its not NBA2K. Both sport games but both very different. This is not a normal hack an slash where you own everything. It is more of a puzzle, each enemy has a new "Style" of combat you figure out and over come, everything is a threat. It is not Dynasty Warriors were you run in and slash armies away with a swing of the spear. Love this game. Fun mechanics, clever and difficult layouts to levels, fun note system (yes from Dark Souls I know), and difficult. This game is for people who want a challenge. If you want easy to learn hard to master go play Devil May Cry, COD, or any sports game, because this game is probably not for you, but do not buy this game and play it for a few hours, get pissed and give it a bad review because it was "Hard". My only wish is that the game continues to get harder and more challenging than it already has been 30 hours in. To me, it's difficulty is what makes it so very memorable. After beating the first boss, I could clearly draw you a map of the areas I went to leading up to boss, and exactly where and what creatures spawned in the area, not because the graphics were the coolest thing ever, because I died so many freaking times I learned from my mistakes and got further and further on each attempt. In short this game will be a love hate, either you will love and embrace the difficulty to the game or you will hate it. Everything else in this game doesn't matter, it is all about the challenge of climbing the corpse mountain that is Bloodborne.… Expand
  11. 123repeater
    Mar 25, 2015
    10
    AMAZING game. Dark Souls meets Nightmare Creatures. Hard as hell, but worth taking the time to learn. People giving this game a "0" are trolling plain and simple!!
  12. romulomexico
    Mar 25, 2015
    10
    The difficulty of the game is very high. Not recommended for initial and casual gamers .
    Veterans and old school players will love it.
    It is a masterpiece today, wronged among so many easy games , that at least test their skills.
  13. John17
    Mar 25, 2015
    10
    This game man, this game.....it's the definition of too **** good. i can literally play this all year long miyazaki just outdone himself. brilliant, brilliant game
  14. ayyylmaoo
    Mar 25, 2015
    2
    Load times are what really chap my butt. After playing every souls game, this is the worst load times by far. It's also a bit too easy for me. Not a 9/10, but a solid 6/10
  15. WolfLordRich
    Mar 25, 2015
    9
    Awesome game, graphics are spectacular music is atmospheric. Brutally difficult with intricate level designs. Load times take nearly 20 seconds, which isn't terrible, co-op is tricky to get working. All in all, this is an amazing game that will contend for GoTY.
  16. bugalugz
    Mar 25, 2015
    10
    This is by far the best ps4 game out there im really enjoying even though i die all the time but thats the point of it you just get back on your feet and try again brill game.
  17. KratosUnchained
    Mar 25, 2015
    10
    Amazing...just absolutely amazing. This years first GOTY nominee. Bloodborne may be difficult, but it is worth every second of your time spent on it.
  18. Aazmatazz
    Mar 25, 2015
    10
    Racing games annoy me, because the cars dont look shiny enough, In Bloodborne I found very little in the way of motor vehicles, let alone a chequered flag. But I digress. Bloodborne is a game I haven't even played, however that doesnt stop metacritic allowing me to post up a score which affects the overall user score of the game. So I recommend you go out and buy this game because likeRacing games annoy me, because the cars dont look shiny enough, In Bloodborne I found very little in the way of motor vehicles, let alone a chequered flag. But I digress. Bloodborne is a game I haven't even played, however that doesnt stop metacritic allowing me to post up a score which affects the overall user score of the game. So I recommend you go out and buy this game because like most of the reviews for this game on metacritic, this is silly.… Expand
  19. TraptNAbox
    Mar 25, 2015
    10
    I'm not far into the game yet but I can already tell it will at least be an equal to the rest of the Souls. Just a few hrs. in and already my heart has nearly burst with adrenaline a dozen times. No games can do this quite like the Souls games. Long live From Software.
  20. GenghisCon
    Mar 25, 2015
    9
    Great game, really enjoying it so far! It has some elements that souls players have come to love but I find it a little more foregiving for new players (lots of blood vials left on enemies for instance) and with the addition of health regeneration per hit.

    Graphics on main character may not be AAAA but the characters surroundings look very nice. All in all this will be a game I will    Great game, really enjoying it so far! It has some elements that souls players have come to love but I find it a little more foregiving for new players (lots of blood vials left on enemies for instance) and with the addition of health regeneration per hit.

    Graphics on main character may not be AAAA but the characters surroundings look very nice.

    All in all this will be a game I will be putting many, many hours into.    … Expand
  21. Thirdeyevision
    Mar 25, 2015
    10
    If you're posting low/negative reviews about this game you are either 1) a butthurt Xbox Fanboy, or 2) Don't understand what makes a quality game. I favor games that challenge me, and don't hold my hand through my play time. Bloodbourne is not a game that "punishes you for no reason"....it's a game that forces you to think critically, form a strategy, and execute you plans/skills withIf you're posting low/negative reviews about this game you are either 1) a butthurt Xbox Fanboy, or 2) Don't understand what makes a quality game. I favor games that challenge me, and don't hold my hand through my play time. Bloodbourne is not a game that "punishes you for no reason"....it's a game that forces you to think critically, form a strategy, and execute you plans/skills with knowledge.

    Bloodborne is an AMAZING successor to the 'Souls' series. Building on what makes the SOULS series great, Bloodborne expands it's machanics, gameplay, atmosphere, and story to deliver a great experience! Bloodborne will feel familiar to any fan of the SOULS series, and offer a true "next gen" experience. If you played the game for more than 30 minutes, you'd know that the weapon system, enemy AI, graphics, story, writing, and overall polish of the game has been improved upon from the previous titles. It's worth noting that I have encountered exactly ZERO bugs or glitches in this title so far.

    If you're a true fan of ANY of the games in the SOULS series, you will not be disappointing with this game. If you're a newcomer, be prepared for a challenge and realize that, that's a good thing. Don't get discouraged, and step up to the plate. You will feel a more rewarding experience (as in anything in life) when you finally achieve victory.    … Expand
  22. Dredd731
    Mar 25, 2015
    9
    I laughed so hard at the review written by Toneboat923! X button??? You obviously have not touched this game.

    I am brand new to this genre or maybe I should say developer. I have not played any of the souls games so I am behind the curve and being punished but I am learning and even though I am spending a lot of time dying and running back I think the game is great! Top notch visuals,    I laughed so hard at the review written by Toneboat923! X button??? You obviously have not touched this game.

    I am brand new to this genre or maybe I should say developer. I have not played any of the souls games so I am behind the curve and being punished but I am learning and even though I am spending a lot of time dying and running back I think the game is great! Top notch visuals, pacing and atmosphere. The only issue I have is that load times are a bit on the long side but I have read that this will be patched.    … Expand
  23. Agrippa86
    Mar 25, 2015
    7
    It's just another dark souls game with better graphics. Sony pay reviewers for these high marks? I doubt it but makes me question these critics on a whole new level. Other people's opinions and humans are bias.
  24. SynysterSlayer
    Mar 25, 2015
    10
    I feel like most of these negative reviews are coming from folks who don't like the souls series or do not own a PS4. This game is in no way shape or form a 0.

    This game is for people who enjoy challenges. This is not a title you can pick up and roll through with your eyes closed. You will sweat, you will cuss, and you will hate this game until you finally beat the part you've been    I feel like most of these negative reviews are coming from folks who don't like the souls series or do not own a PS4. This game is in no way shape or form a 0.

    This game is for people who enjoy challenges. This is not a title you can pick up and roll through with your eyes closed. You will sweat, you will cuss, and you will hate this game until you finally beat the part you've been stuck on for hours. When you finally do there is not another game that can match the sense of accomplishment and joy of getting over that hurtle.

    The graphics are great. They are not shiny and polished, which for some reason are the only style a lot of people consider "good". It's murky, gothic, and extremely detailed. The sounds and visuals keep you guessing to what may be around the corner. The graphics do a great job of creating a unique atmosphere which this world resides.

    As far as story goes, Fromsoft does things differently than other developers. You are given a small taste of what is going on in the short intro, then it is up to you to search around and discover everything else. If you mash through it only to try and get to the end expecting it all to be explained then, you will be disappointed. This game may only be 40 hours long if you rush it, however if you search around every nook and cranny to discover what is really going on, along with some great hidden treasure and bosses, only then will you have truly completed this game.

    The barrier of entry is high as it always has been with this series. You are given a brief over view of controls and that's it. Nothing else is handed to you. You must discover everything on your own. While it's easy to look online to have other people tell you what to do, that method ruins what the game is about. While choosing this method will make the game much easier it also drains a lot of what makes his game fun.... Mystery.

    Co-op is not made easy either. You have a limited item that allows you to call for help. There is a reason for this. This game is balanced around you vs the world. When you get stuck it allows for you to get help and it makes beating a boss SO much easier. This is why when that boss is beaten your co-op partner is returned to their own world. When I say limited, you can easily call on a friend to help you with every single boss if you wanted to, but the items you get to do this are very rare early on.

    This game has a few flaws, but for being the day after release this game is light years beyond how games are normally released ( barely functional, riddled with bugs, takes 3-4 patches to get the games running smoothly ). I've experienced a handful of frame rate drops that were never in high tense moments. I had a aggressive NPC bug out on a ladder. Other than that this game functions exceptionally well.

    So if you own a ps4, you enjoy a good challenge, and you don't like your hand being held in games then this is worth your time.    … Expand
  25. JoyeuxLuron
    Mar 25, 2015
    9
    I'll start off by saying I've never played a souls game before. I started by underestimating the game thinking: ''Hey it cannot be THAT hard''. I was really wrong. I died numerous times but you really feel like you get better every time and that's mainly what brings me back to the game even though I did rage quit a couple of times.

    Game is beautiful, hard and fun.
  26. Navictus
    Mar 25, 2015
    10
    Game of the Year for sure. This game not only meets but exceeds my expectations. If you are a fan of any of the Souls games, you likely already have this, as you are in the loop. Kudos to you! If you have never played a Souls game before, you are in for a treat...maybe a few tricks. This game is fast. Very fast. Fighting requires both skill, patience... as well as finesse. Its hard toGame of the Year for sure. This game not only meets but exceeds my expectations. If you are a fan of any of the Souls games, you likely already have this, as you are in the loop. Kudos to you! If you have never played a Souls game before, you are in for a treat...maybe a few tricks. This game is fast. Very fast. Fighting requires both skill, patience... as well as finesse. Its hard to describe gameplay that youtube can show much easier, but its kinda like Dragon Age on steroids. This is the PS4 killer app. Crazy game. No regrets here. :)… Expand
  27. andre_ramello
    Mar 25, 2015
    10
    I´ve been playing games since the Atari era, and played through all the generations, but this is my first review in here. This game combines perfectly two of the best games I´ve ever played: Demon´s Souls (obvious) and Castlevia: Sotn. Yes, it is that good, and it´s as addictive as Dark Souls 1, you just can´t spot thinking of the game when you´re not playing it. An easy 10/10
  28. delriego
    Mar 25, 2015
    10
    I really liked this game, I love the atmosphere and the pacing. It is more approachable than the Souls games but it is really hard too, it is a good kind of frustration.
  29. SgtJames82
    Mar 25, 2015
    10
    Yes my life is over! Or is it just truly beginning. No I died again, its over. Anger, Joy, Suspense, Fear! The game is beautiful and the mechanics are smooth and familiar.
  30. oohbeartrap
    Mar 25, 2015
    10
    117 negative reviews at the time of this writing. Phrases like "rip-off" and "waste of money" when companies like Ubisoft put out broken and half-finished games annually to rave reviews from likely the same people.

    Bloodborne was done right. Time was taken to craft this world, the story, the atmosphere, the enemies, and the difficulty. Those who would claim this is "the same as all the    117 negative reviews at the time of this writing. Phrases like "rip-off" and "waste of money" when companies like Ubisoft put out broken and half-finished games annually to rave reviews from likely the same people.

    Bloodborne was done right. Time was taken to craft this world, the story, the atmosphere, the enemies, and the difficulty. Those who would claim this is "the same as all the other games in its genre" should simply choose to play something else. It's not a popular series because it's easy to get into or because it's based on some new control scheme or combat method that no one else is doing, it's popular because it's hard. It's challenging. It's a rich, dark, atmospheric experience that doesn't feel like it was pushed out the door to make money.

    "Monster Hunter clone" was probably my favorite. If you don't like it, don't play it. It certainly doesn't deserve the same hatred that Call of Duty has for being popular, though. Maybe those who are throwing negative reviews at Bloodborne simply because "everyone is raving about it" should stick with an annual release series that's predictable and bland beyond compare.    … Expand
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#3 Best 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
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  1. Playstation Official Magazine Australia
    May 26, 2015
    90
    Visually striking, nerve-shredding and a fascinating streamlining of the Souls formula. Bloodborne is an exclusive jewel in the PS4 crown and you need to own it. [June 2015, p71]
  2. Games Master UK
    May 24, 2015
    90
    What a world. What a combat system. What a game. You don't want to miss this. [June 2015, p.56]
  3. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    May 20, 2015
    90
    It offers unparalleled player agency when dealing with From's wonderful third-person combat. [May 2015, p.79]
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