Bloodborne

 PlayStation 4
  • Publisher: SCEA
  • Release Date: Mar 24, 2015
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  1. Nebula14
    Jun 15, 2021
    10
    What a game , if you havent played yet dont think about it just get it already . Bosses are not easy and very challenging
  2. Joey1232
    Jun 16, 2021
    9
    Bloodborne is one of the best action games that I ever played , the combat is fast, the atmosphere is dark, everything is great except the checkpoint placement, this is the same **** placement from the ds series sometimes , but it's just a nitpick ( also if you don't buy the dlc then your an idiot, probably the best dlc of all time )
  3. KingOfDragon777
    Jul 30, 2021
    10
    We are born of the blood, made men by the blood, undone by the blood; Fear the old blood.
  4. supermanreturn
    Jun 28, 2021
    10
    Fromsoftware at peak, My favourite game of all time.
    Combat, Trick weapons, Bosses, Music -10/10
  5. CheetoPhingers
    Aug 18, 2021
    8
    It's certainly a Souls type game. It's plenty challenging and as a dark theme. It's one of those games where you feel like you've accomplished something if you beat it.
  6. Tromble
    Jun 28, 2021
    10
    Bloodborne is a thing of beauty.

    By all accounts a game this unapologetically strange and defiantly creative should not exist and perhaps will never exist again.

    Bloodborne is one of the greatest game's I have ever had the pleasure of playing.
  7. angrymemepresed
    Jul 2, 2021
    10
    the game is pretty good. The feeling of hitting is nice, the mechanics are good, the only problem is the fps drops, but the ps4 is the game that makes you say that I bought
  8. EatmeApart881
    Jul 20, 2021
    9
    Bloodborne was my first fromsoftware experience but in my opinion, it is one of the most atmospheric games ever made.
    You will immerse yourself in Bloodborne's gothic and bloody world, the different artstyles that Miyazaki use aren't new but how he mergrs them together shows his great understanding of video game level design and that's probably Bloodborne's greatest strength. But the next    Bloodborne was my first fromsoftware experience but in my opinion, it is one of the most atmospheric games ever made.
    You will immerse yourself in Bloodborne's gothic and bloody world, the different artstyles that Miyazaki use aren't new but how he mergrs them together shows his great understanding of video game level design and that's probably Bloodborne's greatest strength. But the next thing that Bloodborne gets right is pacing and gameplay.
    There aren't too many NPCs in the game and the ones you follow doesn't have happy endings either, making Bloodborne's world more cryptic and dark.
    The boss fights all benefit from such high qualities that ranking them is really hard, each one of them demands a specific skiil from you or sometimes a set of skills to get pass.
    Environment story-telling in Bloodborne is at its peak because Bloodborne doesn't tell you everything right at the start, you are left to truly understand and suck this world yourself. Bloodborne is a fast-paced atmospheric RPG masterpiece that will haunt you during each JRPG run you do.    … Expand
  9. PaulaFilipe
    Jul 20, 2021
    10
    Simplesmente o melhor jogo do Ps4! Uma maravilha jogar, seja pela dificuldade insana, (mas recompensável), ou pela excelente trilha sonora ou também pelo soberbo design das fases que colocam o jogador em um mapa multiinterligado! Isso sem falar na história Lovercraftiana que prende a atenção do jogador até o fim! Realmente é uma experiência única, uma obra prima que não pode deixar de serSimplesmente o melhor jogo do Ps4! Uma maravilha jogar, seja pela dificuldade insana, (mas recompensável), ou pela excelente trilha sonora ou também pelo soberbo design das fases que colocam o jogador em um mapa multiinterligado! Isso sem falar na história Lovercraftiana que prende a atenção do jogador até o fim! Realmente é uma experiência única, uma obra prima que não pode deixar de ser jogada! Um must play do Ps4 !… Expand
  10. SlayerKarma
    Sep 20, 2022
    10
    This is simply the best of Miyasaki's team. It is even better than elder ring. The graphics, soundtrack and the great amount of stuff to do is great.
    The downside are the chalice dungeons.
  11. Cillin
    Aug 7, 2021
    9
    A spectacular and almost perfect action game.
    Full of great battles and a charming lore.
    The only issue is the framerate but, besides that, the game is a must play for every action games lover.
  12. MortalShaw
    Aug 9, 2021
    10
    el mejor juego de la generacion, buenos jefes, la mejor banda sonora de la historia, lore hermoso, buenas armas, buen dlc, para mi, el mejor dlc de miyazaki, una locura, es hermoso, lastima que no es un juego para todos, pero eso también lo hace unico. 134134123213/10 y super god
  13. jeremy_F
    Aug 10, 2021
    10
    best souls game in my opinion, it has the setting the lore, the gameplay and combat. the game is different that dark souls in a good way. the combat is similar but it improves the game mechanincs and combat of the dark souls series is a way that it is more enjoyable. in dark souls and demon souls, you can hide behind a shield most of the time and that is not fun. In bloodborne, you can getbest souls game in my opinion, it has the setting the lore, the gameplay and combat. the game is different that dark souls in a good way. the combat is similar but it improves the game mechanincs and combat of the dark souls series is a way that it is more enjoyable. in dark souls and demon souls, you can hide behind a shield most of the time and that is not fun. In bloodborne, you can get the health you lost from getting hit by attacking the enemy that did damaged to you, it encourages more involved and active play. i could go on and on about the game but I'm not going to. you have to play it all the way trough to fully understand the beauty of this game. and if you don't want to play it, i strongly recommend watching lore and story videos for the game, it could get you to play the game or it could be an enjoyable time to listen and watch videos about the corrupt and brutal world of bloodborne.… Expand
  14. Zaicron
    Aug 19, 2021
    9
    Já fazem anos que joguei, então vou tentar puxar da memoria.

    O jogo é simplesmente maravilhoso, com ótima jogabilidade, ambientação, gráficos e efeitos sonoros, porem a história deixa a desejar. A gameplay do jogo, mesmo sendo difícil e desafiadora, em momento nenhum eu a considerei injusta, era apenas um inimigo que eu não estava preparado para enfrentar ainda. Bloodborn esta no    Já fazem anos que joguei, então vou tentar puxar da memoria.

    O jogo é simplesmente maravilhoso, com ótima jogabilidade, ambientação, gráficos e efeitos sonoros, porem a história deixa a desejar.

    A gameplay do jogo, mesmo sendo difícil e desafiadora, em momento nenhum eu a considerei injusta, era apenas um inimigo que eu não estava preparado para enfrentar ainda.

    Bloodborn esta no meu top 3 melhores jogos, mas nem por isso o considero perfeito. Ele só esta tão alto no meu top porque entrei de cabeça em procurar explicações e fui atrás de foruns e videos para entender melhor a história.
    A sua história básica é muito simples e mal explicada, sendo praticamente plano de fundo para o jogo. Sei que a forma padrão de contar história deles desde Demons Souls, porem não deixa de ser ruim já que apenas aqueles muito empenhados vão conseguir ter um bom entendimento sobre a história.

    Claro que assim como Demons Souls e Dark Souls, é mais do que possível jogar e se apaixonar pelo jogo, porem com esse estilo de contar história o jogo não pode ser considerado perfeito.    … Expand
  15. JoeyVCT
    Aug 25, 2021
    10
    i loved this game so much, it changed my way on seeing the souls saga, i never thought i would love so much an almost masochistic game, the soundtrack drive me nuts, the gameplay is overflowingly good, i will never forget how much i loved it
  16. Stal_31
    Aug 26, 2021
    9
    Besides the technicial problems with the frame rate its a masterpeice, with a 60fps patch PS5 or a PC version it would be a perfect 10/10
  17. 3diculous
    Aug 26, 2021
    9
    Bloodborne is fantastic but not without its flaws. BB was the first game I played on PS4 and may be the last I Replay as I retire the near the end of its life console.

    My first Fromsoft game was Dark souls and from sequels to successors I know that I will never have an that first experience again. Comparing BB to DS is almost Impossible not to do and after that first experience    Bloodborne is fantastic but not without its flaws. BB was the first game I played on PS4 and may be the last I Replay as I retire the near the end of its life console.

    My first Fromsoft game was Dark souls and from sequels to successors I know that I will never have an that first experience again. Comparing BB to DS is almost Impossible not to do and after that first experience subsequent games with similar Games will always feel easier. After one souls game I Was clued into how I should approach enemies and bosses. overall I think DS will Hold the place in my Heart Over BB. Not because BB is worse in any way. Just that my first experience with this type of game can't be recreated.
    However Bloodborne is not a game I played for its difficulty. I could not care less whether it is harder or easier than dark souls. I feel this argument is like comparing a soccer ball to a basket ball than saying you can't enjoy one sport over the other because of how the ball bounces.

    What I enjoy In BB and what makes me want to replay it time and again is the dark Victorian era world/stylisation, enemy variety/designs, exploration of the unique weapons and items (whether the RPG elements have been dumbed down from DS or not, I don't really care). This is a good example of one of the best visual experiences I have witnessed in a video game.

    One of the biggest problems for me is the healing system. while having a timeframe to get health back after being hit suits this games faster pace and aggressive combat.
    I have never liked the blood vials. The 'chug and run' nature of its use detracts a lot from the combat as almost all enemies are primed to chase and pressure players limiting options and approaches to the gameplay. Limited options in combat make it feel more repetitive and the combat feels cheaper overall to me. Enemy variety alleviates this to some degree but the problem is ever present in the game.

    A great game I will play again.    … Expand
  18. vitolo
    Sep 6, 2021
    9
    This is my favorite of all of Fromsoft's games. The lore is deep yet vague. The gameplay is deep, yet simpleish. The bosses are the best in gaming history. The game is hard, you WILL die many, many times. But nothing is as good as when you kill a boss after it killed you a dozen times. The world is almost as interconnected as dark souls 1, while the graphics haven't aged as well as I wouldThis is my favorite of all of Fromsoft's games. The lore is deep yet vague. The gameplay is deep, yet simpleish. The bosses are the best in gaming history. The game is hard, you WILL die many, many times. But nothing is as good as when you kill a boss after it killed you a dozen times. The world is almost as interconnected as dark souls 1, while the graphics haven't aged as well as I would like. One of my top 5 of all time… Expand
  19. UncertainX
    Dec 17, 2021
    10
    10/10. This is the best game I played on PS. I'm not a big fan of Souls game. I played Dark Sours 3 before but was never into it. I thought I would dislike Bloodborne but I was wrong.
    Though it looks like a Souls game, the gameplay is quite different. The combat is generally faster in Bloodborne. The gun + melee gameplay is much more enjoyable than the shield + weapon system in Dark Souls    10/10. This is the best game I played on PS. I'm not a big fan of Souls game. I played Dark Sours 3 before but was never into it. I thought I would dislike Bloodborne but I was wrong.
    Though it looks like a Souls game, the gameplay is quite different. The combat is generally faster in Bloodborne. The gun + melee gameplay is much more enjoyable than the shield + weapon system in Dark Souls series in my opinion. Using your gun to parry an enemy is very satisfying. The lore is good as usual. I mean it's made by FromSoftware, certainly with a good story. Very good map design. The music is good. What else?
    I cannot think of many disadvantages. Probably there is one thing I dislike. The story itself is too simple. I'm not talking about the lore but the story. The story our players experience. For example, the NPCs you saved barely contribute to the story. A little disappointed.    … Expand
  20. Raiin
    Sep 15, 2021
    10
    True masterpiece. Perfection. One of the best Games of all time. World design, attention to environmental details and exploration are addicting!
  21. Pacificgeo
    Sep 29, 2021
    10
    The game is my all time favorite!
    It is beautiful
    It has an interesting storyline
    It is a challenge
    It is very replayable
    The only disadvantage is that it is not ported to PC
  22. alagharrr
    Sep 26, 2021
    10
    12/10 одна из лучших игры на PlayStation, атмосфера на высоком уровне, геймплей боя очень хороший, музыка атмосферная, нагоняет жути.
  23. Napsta
    Oct 6, 2021
    10
    I've always been a fan of souls-like games, but I think that Bloodborne is different from the rest of the souls series. Sure, it's made by the same company who made the Souls series, but It's got a special charm to it. One of my favorite things about this game is the atmosphere. There are so many areas and enemies and even items that give you this unnerving feeling. The soundtrack for thisI've always been a fan of souls-like games, but I think that Bloodborne is different from the rest of the souls series. Sure, it's made by the same company who made the Souls series, but It's got a special charm to it. One of my favorite things about this game is the atmosphere. There are so many areas and enemies and even items that give you this unnerving feeling. The soundtrack for this game is also incredible and ranges from epic battle music to creepy music for a cultish town. The obvious draw about these games though is the gameplay and Bloodborne does not disappoint in that department. It's much more fast-paced and rewards more aggressive playstyles and fast reaction time. Another thing that's important to mention is that instead of having what are essentially a few different kinds of weapons with different levels of power, Bloodborne has a variety of weapons that can make your approach to fights significantly different, from a simple saw or axe to a giant chainsaw pizza cutter or a curved sword that can transform into a bow. It's also cool that they have some of my favorite bosses of all time. If you're looking for a challenging game with a great atmosphere and superb gameplay, I can't recommend this game enough.… Expand
  24. Frederica
    Oct 8, 2021
    10
    One of the best games of all time... Bloodborne is the only reason to even own a PS4! 100% facts!
  25. 0x6e696365
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Bloodborne is one of my favorite games of all time. Amazing art style, some of the best gameplay you'll find in any souls game, unique and interesting weapons, some extremely well done bosses and so much more. Sure, it has its issues. The camera can be a mess at times and the chalice dungeons needed more work but these are minor issues compared to what you're getting here.

    Also, please    Bloodborne is one of my favorite games of all time. Amazing art style, some of the best gameplay you'll find in any souls game, unique and interesting weapons, some extremely well done bosses and so much more. Sure, it has its issues. The camera can be a mess at times and the chalice dungeons needed more work but these are minor issues compared to what you're getting here.

    Also, please look into the lore of the game after finishing it. It is possibly the most interesting aspect of the game. It's abstract but also contains emotional depth. Masterfully done.    … Expand
  26. uninvited_guest
    Nov 5, 2021
    10
    Do I need to even explain my rating? It's a goddamn masterpiece is what this is.
  27. alexdim00
    Feb 6, 2022
    6
    Fantastic world but extremely difficult and not for everyone. It's a shame for a lot of players that don't have the time and skills to enjoy Miyazaki games.
  28. killmongrel
    May 26, 2023
    10
    I love Bloodborne! This action role-playing game truly brings its horror elements to life through intense and immersive gameplay. The game world is expansive and detailed, filled with incredible creatures, unique enemies, and hauntingly beautiful environments. The combat feels fast and fluid, enabling the player to chain together attacks and tackle multiple enemies simultaneously. The RPGI love Bloodborne! This action role-playing game truly brings its horror elements to life through intense and immersive gameplay. The game world is expansive and detailed, filled with incredible creatures, unique enemies, and hauntingly beautiful environments. The combat feels fast and fluid, enabling the player to chain together attacks and tackle multiple enemies simultaneously. The RPG elements are well-integrated, giving the player many ways to customize their character and explore the game's expansive world. The story is engaging and mysterious, rewarding players for exploring all the secrets hidden within the world. Everything from the visuals to the sound design to the level design to the combat system makes this game an absolute feast for the senses. If you're looking for a horror-action-RPG experience that you won't soon forget, Bloodborne is the game for you.… Expand
  29. Citizen_Kanye
    Oct 13, 2021
    10
    Before I begin this review, I must disclose that I am completely biased. Bloodborne is my favorite game of all time, bar none, and even if it has a few minor flaws, everything else is so ingeniously designed that I will still rate it higher than games with less objective flaws, such as DOOM 2016, Half-Life 2, Celeste or Dragon Quest XI S.

    Bloodborne is Hidetaka Miyazaki's Magnum Opus.    Before I begin this review, I must disclose that I am completely biased. Bloodborne is my favorite game of all time, bar none, and even if it has a few minor flaws, everything else is so ingeniously designed that I will still rate it higher than games with less objective flaws, such as DOOM 2016, Half-Life 2, Celeste or Dragon Quest XI S.

    Bloodborne is Hidetaka Miyazaki's Magnum Opus. Dark Souls may be his most famous title, but his best, even according to him, is Bloodborne. The game is a masterpiece of gameplay, level design, worldbuilding and story (as long as you bother to actually decipher it). It begins with a classic gothic horror setting, placing you right in the middle of a Victorian-era city gone to hell, and expects you to fight, die and kill to hopefully make it out of there, all while getting vague hints as to what exactly is going on. You're given minimal instruction, a couple weapons and told to go out and kill things.

    Bloodborne is not easy. It is possibly the most difficult of the Souls series, but also the least unfair overall. Bloodborne pushes you to play more aggressively, rather than suggesting a more defensive style that was popular in Dark Souls, with both a faster dodge, faster weapons, a complete lack of a shield and a rally mechanic that allows you to restore your health for a short time by hitting enemies after you took damage. However, this does nor mean you get to be blindly aggressive or a button masher, because every action you take is a commitment; it cannot be canceled. In most hack and slash games, you can cancel into a roll from mid-swing and perform the roll without punishment. That is not so in Bloodborne, or any of the Souls games. If you swing, you must complete that swing before you can dodge. So long as you understand that and are careful with your attacks, you will perform far better in this game.

    The level design is phenomenal. There are very few checkpoints, but every area has at least one shortcut that wraps back around to one checkpoint or another in a way that feels incredibly intelligent. It feels like an epiphany every time one is discovered. Some of these lead back to areas you were in hours ago, and nearly everything is interconnected in some fashion. Enemy placement is brutal, but well-designed, so as to teach you where enemies like to be and to keep you on your toes. Every inch of this game is a learning moment, and there's always something new around the corner.

    The bosses in this game are absolutely ridiculous. Nearly all of them feel like a monumental challenge, but in a way that feels conquerable once you learn their move set and patterns. Nearly all of them will punish defensive play, such as backpedaling, with large, lunging attacks, so you have to use the invincibility frames of your dodge to properly time slipping through their attacks to punish them. There are about three bosses that don't feel all that great to fight (Witches of Hemwick is hide and seek, Rom is a minion-based boss with hard-hitting magic to watch out for, and Micolash is a massive game of chase, followed by an uninteresting fight until the second half, where he has a move that can kill you in one hit), but the other fourteen bosses, not including DLC, are all phenomenal, and have their own ways of being beaten most efficiently.

    The story is often heavily talked about by people much more knowledgeable than I, so I will not discuss it too far, but I will say this: not only is Bloodborne a beautiful reimagining of the works of Stoker and Lovecraft, its tales are written better than both of the original authors, while also perfectly inversing the classic Hero's Journey tale. It is truly a treat, and is one of the best horror games ever made from a story standpoint.

    The DLC is the best twenty dollars you will ever spend. I will say nothing more; if you buy this game, get the DLC. It is everything good about Bloodborne distilled and concentrated. It is also significantly harder than the main game.

    There are a few flaws in the game, being the run mechanic not allowing you to cancel into a dodge, instead making you jump (and with the counter hit mechanic, where you get punished for dodging incorrectly, a jump counts as a dodge without the invincibility frames and you will take double damage), the frame drops at some of the more graphically intense moments (this does not happen on PlayStation 5), and Micolash and Laurence's boss fights (Laurence is an entirely optional DLC fight, so he can be avoided), but these are overall minor flaws and most can be avoided. The Chalice Dungeons could also be considered flawed, but I still like them, because it is more Bloodborne content, and they're also entirely optional.

    Bloodborne may not be a perfect game, but it has very few flaws, and its many strengths are so powerful that I could never rate it anything less than a ten. This is my favorite game ever made, and I cannot recommend it highly enough.    … Expand
  30. guibb21
    Oct 17, 2021
    10
    Absolutely stunning !! This game is an absolute MUST have PS4 exclusive. Graphics are nice and the atmosphere is kinda vague, eerie and sometimes just horrifying. The better game of the better console.
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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
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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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