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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  3. Negative: 942 out of 13072
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  1. Boonsaints6284
    Mar 24, 2015
    10
    Not much to say besides this game is PHENOMENAL! Its not a Dark Souls game but its damn near close and the new scenery is awesome.......only part that sucks is no blocking but it adds more challenge to dodging and rolling! End of rant.....worth every single penny and then some!
  2. aquiles1990
    Mar 24, 2015
    10
    One of the best games of this generation .If you thinks videogames are no more whay they used to be . Well guess what . blood
    Borne will remind you why play videogames is not for everyone

    The gameplay . Bosses . Sound and direction is superb. They need to fix a little bit frame rate and loading screen and it will be a masterpiece
  3. piguyerrific
    Mar 24, 2015
    10
    Much like its spiritual predecessors, Bloodborne has the capability to occupy nearly all of your waking thoughts, whether it be through figuring out how to defeat a certain boss or further delve into its massive world. The combat is fast-paced, the level design is impressive and intricate, and the soundtrack is simply astounding. Besides the long load times and occasional framerateMuch like its spiritual predecessors, Bloodborne has the capability to occupy nearly all of your waking thoughts, whether it be through figuring out how to defeat a certain boss or further delve into its massive world. The combat is fast-paced, the level design is impressive and intricate, and the soundtrack is simply astounding. Besides the long load times and occasional framerate hiccups, this game has remarkably few flaws. It's a must-have for any PS4 owner.… Expand
  4. AlphaEP
    Mar 24, 2015
    10
    This is a phenomenal game. Its visuals far surpass any of the souls games, as well as the gameplay. Rather than hiding behind a shield for hours on end, the combat is extremely fast-paced and dynamic. The atmosphere throughout the game says consistent even through various sceneries. Its an absolute must-buy for every ps4 owner.
  5. Rad_kills
    Mar 24, 2015
    10
    "Where Dark Souls is a heavily armored battle of creatures slugging away at one another, Bloodborne is a twitchy, naked knife fight to the death." IGN

    This describes Bloodborne to a T. This intricate dance of ducking, rolling, and sidestepping to slay your enemies with a well timed execution rewards you in a shower of satisfying blood.
  6. Auktopus
    Mar 24, 2015
    10
    I'm actually surprised at just how much of a Souls game Bloodborne is, and that's a great thing in my book. I was happy to ditch shields in favor of faster paced, more reaction-based combat - and the inclusion of guns aesthetically and functionally feels right. The difficulty is still present, punishing but never unfair, and there are plenty of rewards in both loot and satisfaction to keepI'm actually surprised at just how much of a Souls game Bloodborne is, and that's a great thing in my book. I was happy to ditch shields in favor of faster paced, more reaction-based combat - and the inclusion of guns aesthetically and functionally feels right. The difficulty is still present, punishing but never unfair, and there are plenty of rewards in both loot and satisfaction to keep you going through every death.

    I was a bit skeptical about the setting, but the Victorian vampires & werewolves shtick never feels too forced, and the plethora of other unique baddies and backdrops feel varied and constantly refreshing. I'm looking forward to finding every last secret and rad piece of gear.    … Expand
  7. draco82
    Mar 24, 2015
    10
    c est bien le digne héritier des souls, rien a dire je m'éclate comme un malade juste en attente du patch pour les chargement et ça sera parfait :)
  8. MickeyTheGamer
    Mar 24, 2015
    10
    9.5/10
    Easily the best game this generation a lot of the user reviews that are negative are obviously trolls I mean some guy put 'another game that is nothing but cutscenes like the order' I am 25 hours in and probably had an hour or so cutscenes the easiest and best way to review is in pro's/con's form so here you go.
    Pros -Brilliant world in which you will get totally immersed    9.5/10
    Easily the best game this generation a lot of the user reviews that are negative are obviously trolls I mean some guy put 'another game that is nothing but cutscenes like the order' I am 25 hours in and probably had an hour or so cutscenes the easiest and best way to review is in pro's/con's form so here you go.

    Pros
    -Brilliant world in which you will get totally immersed either playing the game as you do killing or roaming around exploring.
    -Gripping story
    -Fun gameplay
    -Easier controls to master compared to the Soul's game
    -Combat is a lot better and more fluid.
    -Very challenging.
    -Excellent value for money.

    Cons.
    -Load times after dying.
    -When you look at the likes of Killzone,inFamous and Order visually it's not the best. (but don't forget the game is HUGE to make a game like this look like the order it would take 9 or 10 years.

    As an avid gamer with both and X1 and PS4 I have to say this is easily the best exclusive out there (as much as i loved Sunset Overdrive) and a real System Seller.

    BUY NOWWWW    … Expand
  9. AC95
    Mar 24, 2015
    10
    what is the matter xbox and pc fan boys awww are you guys sad that you will never be able to play this game? just stop writing fake reviews without even playing this game. this game is amazing the best game from formsoftware, game play is great and makes so much fun, the graphics are amazing i just love the dark/Gothic look that this game has. if you own a PS4 and like difficult games gowhat is the matter xbox and pc fan boys awww are you guys sad that you will never be able to play this game? just stop writing fake reviews without even playing this game. this game is amazing the best game from formsoftware, game play is great and makes so much fun, the graphics are amazing i just love the dark/Gothic look that this game has. if you own a PS4 and like difficult games go get it now. and again to all the fanboys stop writing fake reviews and insult ps4 owners you can all go to HELL.… Expand
  10. Mstrslshrdshrx
    Mar 24, 2015
    10
    Game Of the Year already!?!? I cannot stress this enough, if you do not play Bloodborne you are missing history not in the making but already made. Please find an excuse/ lie/legit reason/ to have your love ones get you this game now if you can't afford it. To the gamers with 60$ we already have it and if you don't put frozen thin sliced bologna in your PS4 and play that.
  11. Makaveli
    Mar 24, 2015
    9
    I've been a fan of Fromsoftware since King's Field 2 ( King's Field 1 in USA) and these games never seem to disappoint. .

    I recieved Bloodborne the 20th of March and was happy that I got it early but online features weren't available so the 20 hours I spent over the weekend playing it wasn't with online features. The environment reminds me a lot like Demon's Souls (tower of latria)    I've been a fan of Fromsoftware since King's Field 2 ( King's Field 1 in USA) and these games never seem to disappoint. .

    I recieved Bloodborne the 20th of March and was happy that I got it early but online features weren't available so the 20 hours I spent over the weekend playing it wasn't with online features.

    The environment reminds me a lot like Demon's Souls (tower of latria) you hears cries in the distance and other werid noises.. Some of the creatures have reused sound from older games, but that is ok.
    When i first started playing the controls seemed really bad, but that is probably becuase I was used to Dark Souls. I do not know how many times I used a blood vial by accident.

    Game is still tough. I find it a lot harder than Dark Souls series, but this could also be because it's something new. Bosses are awesome..

    One thing that did bother me about this game is the load times. In a game where you die a lot the load times are too long. I really hope they cut that down in a future patch.

    Oh and there isn't as many weapons in Bloodborne as there are in souls but I see why they did it like this.

    Enjoy everyone, it's awesome. Stop reading reviews and buy the damn game. Finally a PS exclusive that does not disappoint...    … Expand
  12. heimdalgc
    Mar 24, 2015
    10
    The first must have of this generation. An amazing game that you wont be able to put down once you start. Fast, exciting gameplay. Thrills and excitement. Think you're safe? Sorry, there's something that wants to kill you behind that box.

    Secret passageways, awesome bosses, awesome graphics, awesome gameplay. The first MUST HAVE on the ps4
  13. purplelamplight
    Mar 24, 2015
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I wanted to like this game, I really really really did. The graphics were obviously downgraded from the trailers shown at events, and while the story was definitely not a major part of the game it was still very lacking. I was absolutely disgusted with the ending, it really was a cop-out with it just being all a dream. I loved that they tried making it lovecraftian, but it feels like the main idea of lovecraftian horror went right over FROM's head. The gameplay is identical to previous games in the Souls series, but much much easier. The overabundance of healing items makes the game far to easy when you consider the fact that it takes about an eighth of a second to actually heal. The easy healing makes the game much less punishing, and your healthbar essentially becomes your Healthbar+(Amount of Blood Vials * Amount healed by Blood Vials). The lack of content in the chalice dungeons is also very disappointing, and more often than not you'll find yourself walking down hallways that look and feel exactly the same over and over again, but I guess there's not really much you can do with randomly generated content.

    Overall I'd give the game a 5/10. It's a step back from its predecessors, and while it touches upon some interesting concepts the fundamentals of those concepts went right over FROMs head.    … Expand
  14. Kurama-NO-Kcm
    Mar 24, 2015
    10
    Beautiful game, coming by From Software, I expected something like. Great Soundtrack and Scenery, Immersion and everything good can define this game, for sure a must buy.
  15. JackyBeans
    Mar 24, 2015
    10
    Superb Game.
    Nothing comes close to this.
    A Master Piece and a reference for all developers for all future Projects.
    Highly Recommended and the ONLY game that justifies the purchase of a PS4.
    Even if you're not in the Souls Series game, you owe it to yourself to experience Bloodborne.
    10 / 10
  16. darthgamer79
    Mar 24, 2015
    9
    A must buy for any souls fan out there. the game is amazing in every aspect. and as usual for a from software game it has a great replay value. is not surprise that this is the best game on ps4. i give it a 9/10 and it not reaches the 10 just for the frame drop and the loading time. im just having the best fun playing this game, something that didnt happen in all 2014.
  17. Ossy_King_99
    Mar 24, 2015
    10
    If your a Souls player then you definitely need to play this game, i recommend it and if you dont have a PS4 go out and buy one cuz your missing out on alot!
  18. Divisionbell
    Mar 24, 2015
    10
    Bloodborne is amazing and as close to perfection as you can get. Clearly the 0 reviews on this site are designed to bring the game score down. No game is worthy unless it's completely broken. Don't believe the hate and pick this up if you have a PS4!
  19. dlageoman
    Mar 24, 2015
    10
    This is easily one of my favorite games of all time and the best of the soul series being a souls veteran my self with over 1500 on dark souls 500 on demon souls and 300 onn dark souls 2 i think that this one is my favorite from all the "souls" games
  20. rensyphon
    Mar 24, 2015
    10
    This game is Dark Souls with fewer equipment, but much more nuanced combat. How well you do in the game has less to do with what weapon you have, but how well you are able to use it. It's a chance to show off your skill.

    People have been criticizing the load times, but they're not that bad. Just try not to die as much, and you'll never even experience the wait. One of the great    This game is Dark Souls with fewer equipment, but much more nuanced combat. How well you do in the game has less to do with what weapon you have, but how well you are able to use it. It's a chance to show off your skill.

    People have been criticizing the load times, but they're not that bad. Just try not to die as much, and you'll never even experience the wait.

    One of the great things coming from Dark Souls to this is seeing enemies wander around. It reminds you that you're never safe and always have to be cautious.    … Expand
  21. Coronado1984
    Mar 24, 2015
    8
    Always was afraid to try hard games like Dark Souls and such. But with Bloodborne I found myself suck in to the world. It is hard, but it does give you a chance with its fast attack mechanics in all. Gave it a 8 and not a 9 because of some minor glitches, think they should of gone more in depth with the origins and story but overall great game.
  22. BaconMage
    Mar 24, 2015
    5
    I'm not saying this is a bad game. It really seems like it simply isn't polished enough to call finished. The mechanics do need some tweaking, case in point the pistol counter and the 1 hit by any enemy stuns you long enough for them kill you. I also can't stand the lack of story in this, even Dark Souls had a more in depth story, I can't remember the last time I played a game with soI'm not saying this is a bad game. It really seems like it simply isn't polished enough to call finished. The mechanics do need some tweaking, case in point the pistol counter and the 1 hit by any enemy stuns you long enough for them kill you. I also can't stand the lack of story in this, even Dark Souls had a more in depth story, I can't remember the last time I played a game with so little story. There's no direction either so your left wandering most of the time. For people that have never played Dark Souls before are left in the dark when it comes to leveling, there's little tutorial aside from the mechanics of combat. This is literally a 50/50 love/hate this game.… Expand
  23. Sunkael
    Mar 24, 2015
    10
    This game is just amazing. The atmosphere the action part, soundtrack i cant find anything that could be bad i played 10 hours with the 1.0.1 and the loading time is around 10-17 sec that is not that much. Look forward to see the covenants.
  24. lateraluis
    Mar 24, 2015
    10
    Already died 20 times and 5 of them with the first boss; cursing at him for all the health i loos when I try to to change blood for silver bullets and fail to recover that blood. Loving this game.
  25. roflCyclone
    Mar 24, 2015
    10
    Do you like the Souls games? Buy this immediately. If you don't know the Souls series then ask yourself, do you fancy the idea of being ravaged by a pack of tomahawk-wielding silverback gorillas? If so, buy this game.
  26. Venatorem
    Mar 24, 2015
    10
    This game feels and plays like a From Software game should. However, the combat is so much more fluid and responsive compared with previous Souls games. Every boss fight instills a sense of dread and fear in the player. Enemies are brutal and unforgiving. I think I may have died more times playing Bloodborne in one night than I have in all of Demon's Souls, Dark Souls, and Dark Souls 2This game feels and plays like a From Software game should. However, the combat is so much more fluid and responsive compared with previous Souls games. Every boss fight instills a sense of dread and fear in the player. Enemies are brutal and unforgiving. I think I may have died more times playing Bloodborne in one night than I have in all of Demon's Souls, Dark Souls, and Dark Souls 2 combined. There's no greater sense of achievement than wrecking a tough as nails boss with only a tiny sliver of health remaining. Expect to take some time to learn the new gameplay mechanics. The tutorial is limited to messages in the game's main hub area similar to Demon's Souls. Everything you need to know can be found in game with a good sense of exploration and a little bit of critical thinking. This is by no means a casual game. You'll definitely need to utilize every bit of your smarts, reflexes, and persistence in order to make it through this game. Bloodborne is truly a work of art in every form. Now get out there and kill some beasts. You know, it's just what hunters do.… Expand
  27. Teamflasher
    Mar 24, 2015
    10
    I couldn't sleep for days. I wasn't sure about Bloodborne after The Order 1886's disappointment. But I gave Bloodborne and Sony last chance to keep my PS4 in the gaming room and it saved me. This game, Bloodborne, is money worth and an exclusive of high quality gameplay. Arigatou gozaimasu
  28. futashark
    Mar 24, 2015
    7
    I got this game early because of that fiasco with Target. I have to give it a 7. Here's the pros and cons:

    + Gets bonus points from me for not being casual **** like most modern games. + The atmosphere is very cool and level design is intricate. + There's a solid amount of weapons, armor and items. + Great soundtrack, always the best part about FromSoft games. + Backstabs are much    I got this game early because of that fiasco with Target. I have to give it a 7. Here's the pros and cons:

    + Gets bonus points from me for not being casual **** like most modern games.
    + The atmosphere is very cool and level design is intricate.
    + There's a solid amount of weapons, armor and items.
    + Great soundtrack, always the best part about FromSoft games.
    + Backstabs are much harder to pull off and only worthwhile in PvE.
    = Enemy and boss design is unique at first, but becomes tiring as the game progresses.
    - Nothing was learned of the improvements in Dark Souls 2: no respecs, can't use more than 1 item at a time, dual wielding, etc.
    - Miyazaki still does not know how to design stats at all. Arcane is only effective in PvE and Bloodtinge is worthless.
    - NPCs are as shallow as they were in Dark Souls 2, they literally have no stories at all.
    - Chalice dungeons are needlessly grindy and will be what causes this game to have DLC.
    - All this creativity went into weapon design, but you still riposte with your fist.
    - Other minor **** that bugged me: stair ripostes are still impossible and your character can't be left-handed.

    Hopefully this is a helpful review for anyone considering purchasing this game.    … Expand
  29. Flare_TM
    Mar 24, 2015
    10
    So satisfying and rewarding, totally recommended to anyone, regardless of whether you like Dark Souls or not, in fact if you didn't like Dark Souls for the combat then this negates that with it being faster and more aggressive so even non-DS fans might love it.
  30. Doozie
    Mar 24, 2015
    9
    I've only played a few hours but so far it's blatantly obvious that this is a very high quality game. The sounds are creepy, the enemies are very creepy, and the atmosphere blows any other "survival horror" game out of the water. If you enjoyed any of the demons' Souls/Dark Souls games then you owe yourself a favor in picking this one up!

    Combat is a blast and the rest of the guy just    I've only played a few hours but so far it's blatantly obvious that this is a very high quality game. The sounds are creepy, the enemies are very creepy, and the atmosphere blows any other "survival horror" game out of the water. If you enjoyed any of the demons' Souls/Dark Souls games then you owe yourself a favor in picking this one up!

    Combat is a blast and the rest of the guy just ties it all together nicely, now on to some creepy Co-op!    … 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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