Bloodborne

 PlayStation 4
  • Publisher: SCEA
  • Release Date: Mar 24, 2015
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  1. Yasharzg
    May 5, 2016
    10
    Best RPG game of my life ever.... Normaly i wouldnt pay for season passes or in game contents but after i played this game i bought the dlc and it totaly worth the money.... This is so addictive that i played it 7 times and sometimes i still play it.... Im in new game plus 6 and it still feels like i just bought it.... If you have a ps4 and you dont have this amazing exclusive, you mustBest RPG game of my life ever.... Normaly i wouldnt pay for season passes or in game contents but after i played this game i bought the dlc and it totaly worth the money.... This is so addictive that i played it 7 times and sometimes i still play it.... Im in new game plus 6 and it still feels like i just bought it.... If you have a ps4 and you dont have this amazing exclusive, you must buy it as soon as you can... Try buying the game of the year edition so the dlc comes with it ( just a little help).

    Zigz    … Expand
  2. Naedrif
    Dec 1, 2016
    9
    For me it was the first game from the souls series. Found his way right up in my top 3 ps4 games of all time! Truly a masterpiece! Can't wait for DS3 now!
  3. bluedb
    May 8, 2016
    10
    The game is very intensive! The battle system is cool!! My hours of play were very fruitful and despite the difficulty the game sounds a lot of fun, it's a bit easier than dark souls, but I think it makes the game a little more popular!
  4. PrinceOfChaos98
    May 11, 2016
    10
    As someone who hasn't played the Soul series, Bloodborne was extremely overwhelming. From its satisfying and immersive gameplay to its stunning graphics, it's an unforgettable experience that will make you want to come back more than once. Bloodborne creates a dark, gothic and grotesque atmosphere, unlike any game I've seen before. On the other hand, this game is extremely difficult.As someone who hasn't played the Soul series, Bloodborne was extremely overwhelming. From its satisfying and immersive gameplay to its stunning graphics, it's an unforgettable experience that will make you want to come back more than once. Bloodborne creates a dark, gothic and grotesque atmosphere, unlike any game I've seen before. On the other hand, this game is extremely difficult. Depending on your overall tastes as a player, it will either aggravate you or make you feel more challenged (personally, i got invested more). Definitely, the best game of 2015.
    P.S The soundtrack is amazing. A prime example being ''Gehrman the First Hunter'' which is one of my favorite video game soundtracks of all time.    … Expand
  5. KayVen17
    Dec 29, 2016
    8
    Deutsche Review - Kritik

    Der folgende Test ist in 5 Kategorien zusammengefasst. Diese 5 Kartegorien ergeben die Gesamtpunktzahl von 0 - 100 Punkten. Um einen passenden Userscore zu geben wird auf oder abgerundet. Bei 84 Punkten ergibt das einen User Score von 8. Bei 86 einen von Userscore von 9. Falls eine 85 kommt entscheide ich ob ich es eher positiv oder negativ nehme. Regeln    Deutsche Review - Kritik

    Der folgende Test ist in 5 Kategorien zusammengefasst. Diese 5 Kartegorien ergeben die Gesamtpunktzahl von 0 - 100 Punkten. Um einen passenden Userscore zu geben wird auf oder abgerundet. Bei 84 Punkten ergibt das einen User Score von 8. Bei 86 einen von Userscore von 9. Falls eine 85 kommt entscheide ich ob ich es eher positiv oder negativ nehme. Regeln verstanden?
    Dann sind hier meine Punkte.

    Mein persönlicher Score = 79/100
    Mein User Score = 8/10    … Expand
  6. sukasaroth
    May 13, 2016
    10
    People complain that Bloodborne has no story. If you actually play the game, talk to NPCs, watch the cut scenes, and view all of your surroundings. The story makes itself quite clear to you. It's meant to make you use your imagination and theorize for yourself and urge you to keep playing to find out more. This game is one of the best games I have ever played on a console since Zelda 64.People complain that Bloodborne has no story. If you actually play the game, talk to NPCs, watch the cut scenes, and view all of your surroundings. The story makes itself quite clear to you. It's meant to make you use your imagination and theorize for yourself and urge you to keep playing to find out more. This game is one of the best games I have ever played on a console since Zelda 64. Truly a masterpiece.… Expand
  7. Tbag115
    May 15, 2016
    10
    One of my favourite games last year. It has a really fast and cool gameplay, a really beautiful graphic, cool boss fights and the best in this game is the atmosphere is really awesome the only thing I don't like in this game is the online system the should have made it like in Dark souls.
  8. GiantSwords
    May 18, 2016
    9
    Bloodborne is very, very close to being a perfect game. Fans of the Souls series get everything they wanted out of it and more, while newcomers to Fromsoft's work become instant fans. The boss, enemy and environment designs are nothing short of incredible, the combat is the best in any Fromsoft game, and the plot, although shrouded in mystery and available only to those willing to explore,Bloodborne is very, very close to being a perfect game. Fans of the Souls series get everything they wanted out of it and more, while newcomers to Fromsoft's work become instant fans. The boss, enemy and environment designs are nothing short of incredible, the combat is the best in any Fromsoft game, and the plot, although shrouded in mystery and available only to those willing to explore, is the most interesting and compelling I have seen in a long time.

    It is far from perfect, however. While some effects and areas are genuinely gorgeous, the attempt to create stark, foreboding environments often creates bland, grey areas that are easy to get completely lost in, especially considering the somewhat maze-like level design. Additionally, the blood vial healing system is massively inferior to the Dark Souls estus system. There is really no point in being able to purchase/farm healing items if the amount you can carry is capped, and so the lack of early-game healing items makes the beginning far more difficult than it needs to be. Much of the difficulty of the first boss stems from having to farm blood vials before every attempt, which isn't a factor of difficulty so much as frustration.

    Despite its flaws, Bloodborne is a true triumph, made especially impressive by its experimental nature. It, and its associated expansion, are worth every penny.    … Expand
  9. cheopulin
    Jul 4, 2016
    9
    Uno de los mejores diseños de arte que he visto y esplendidas mecánicas, este juego narra una historia de terror cósmico, interpretando como ningún otro lo expuesto por Lovecraft. Un juego totalmente recomendable.
  10. derbne
    Jul 24, 2016
    9
    If you're reading this review - you're probably considering getting this game. Well, let me kick things off by saying, that Bloodborne is an absolute must have for PS4 owners. Provided you can manage the somewhat steep learning curve and a generally high difficulty, you will enjoy this game. Yes, it is difficult and unforgiving but it is also fair. The world looks gorgeous, the levelIf you're reading this review - you're probably considering getting this game. Well, let me kick things off by saying, that Bloodborne is an absolute must have for PS4 owners. Provided you can manage the somewhat steep learning curve and a generally high difficulty, you will enjoy this game. Yes, it is difficult and unforgiving but it is also fair. The world looks gorgeous, the level design i found to be a little short of genius. The enemies the small and the big ones are all as menacing! My advice to any new players, is to be patient, grind for blood echoes to level up, learn the enemies movements and attacks, time your gunshots properly and you will feel like a god once your get the hang of things or when you defeat a difficult boss.

    All in all this is a great game. Good replay value = good value for your money.

    9/10    … Expand
  11. RobertTheGreat
    Mar 1, 2017
    9
    This Is One Of The Currently Popular PS4 Games Of 2015 Also The Best. This Fantasy Game Has Got Awesome Music And Graphs, The Game Is Pretty Much Breaks The Mold Out Of SCEA
  12. dewdar
    Dec 15, 2020
    9
    This is not my type of game. Most of the core gameplay and mechanics is something I'm not so interested in and try to avoid. So you can count me as a newbie in this type of genre. Game is not easy on beginners and feels anything but fair to the player. In a game where precision is one of the key elements of success the game can have noticeble time of fps drops, even on PS4 Pro. The factThis is not my type of game. Most of the core gameplay and mechanics is something I'm not so interested in and try to avoid. So you can count me as a newbie in this type of genre. Game is not easy on beginners and feels anything but fair to the player. In a game where precision is one of the key elements of success the game can have noticeble time of fps drops, even on PS4 Pro. The fact that the game is full of bugs can be both a curse and advantage.

    Not to mention, beginning of the game can be one of the most tedious intros that was way harder then I could stomach. Just because of a friend's recommendations I forced myself through the first boss. And from then on I just couldnt put down the controller.

    So what changed? I'm still not a fan of the gameplay, that's for sure. Short answer: what keeps me engaded is the locations, art direction and deep lore:

    The intro gives a glimps of the world that lies ahead. Although the locations of the first level are beautiful, they still don't do justice for what is to come. Locations are big and full of details and hidden corners, that you want to explore and study. The game rewards those who has curiosity and attentiveness. Many times you will return to previous locations to discover something you left unnoticed or maybe because of some changes based on you later actions. Whatever it is, the game gives you many reasons to return to other levels to enjoy those landscapes and gorgeous architectures once more.

    Those level bosses. They are some many, some of the can be ok, but majority of them are original, unique, detailed. Not once you will come across a boss that blatantly was copied or redone and presented as a new one. Not to mention their design, unique features and strategic attack you have to adapt to. I can't think of another game that could achieve so much diversity, both locations and bosses.

    If locations are one of the most motivating elements that keeps me returning to the game, I'd have to say it's the lore that keeps me sealed in. The game doesn't waterboard you with story exposition that other games suffer from(I'm looking at you Kojima), in fact it's possible to finish the game without finding out what's really going on. There is very few cut scene, usually an intro for the next boss, just a few of them give any story related information. Most of the info surrounding the pandemic you get through messages that lies around the city, interraction with NPC(which are rear) and through location details.

    I don't see this game as a perfection as some make it out to be. The game have quite a few technical issues, such as I mentioned. AI can be braindead from time to time and the ragdoll physics can ruin the haunting atmopshere built by the lore and visuals.

    Despite noting the drawbacks and problems, the game delivers an amazing rich experiece. I would especially suggest to try it out if you're a fan of horror and know works of HP Lovecraft. The game is filled with lovecraftian elements and wears it with pride on it's sleeves.    … Expand
  13. vcts1993
    Jan 25, 2017
    9
    One of the Best Action-RPG game i ever played on my life! An awesome plot (sadly, really hard to understand like on the souls series if you do not search for it, since the game do not tells you waht's going on directly), and amazing combat system and a spetacular graphic Bloodborne brings a whole new kind of experience of an Action RPG even for those who are fans of Dark Souls Franchise.One of the Best Action-RPG game i ever played on my life! An awesome plot (sadly, really hard to understand like on the souls series if you do not search for it, since the game do not tells you waht's going on directly), and amazing combat system and a spetacular graphic Bloodborne brings a whole new kind of experience of an Action RPG even for those who are fans of Dark Souls Franchise. With an lovelly "Lovecraftian" environment and a enthralling OST, the game brings an unique fell for those who plays its journey.… Expand
  14. tbeit2
    Sep 17, 2016
    10
    This has become one of my favorite games of all time. The combat is fast and exciting, the atmosphere is scary and new, the story is deep and interesting and the design, both level and art are perfection. I could go on for hours about how great Bloodborne is, but I just recommend playing it. Just don't give up on the first area or boss. I did at first, but coming back and playing it IThis has become one of my favorite games of all time. The combat is fast and exciting, the atmosphere is scary and new, the story is deep and interesting and the design, both level and art are perfection. I could go on for hours about how great Bloodborne is, but I just recommend playing it. Just don't give up on the first area or boss. I did at first, but coming back and playing it I realized how amazing the game is.… Expand
  15. MiguelNeto
    Nov 14, 2016
    10
    eu nunca joguei a serie Dark Souls ou Demon Souls, entao quando eu comprei Bloodborne eu nao manjava nada, entao eu apanhei bastante no começo, teve um momentos que eu achava que era dinheiro jogado fora, pelo simples fato de eu nao saber jogar, ai decidi criar outro save, e eu escolhi uma nova arma, e comecei a pega manha, e simplesmente eu nao conseguia parar de jogar, o jogo tem umaeu nunca joguei a serie Dark Souls ou Demon Souls, entao quando eu comprei Bloodborne eu nao manjava nada, entao eu apanhei bastante no começo, teve um momentos que eu achava que era dinheiro jogado fora, pelo simples fato de eu nao saber jogar, ai decidi criar outro save, e eu escolhi uma nova arma, e comecei a pega manha, e simplesmente eu nao conseguia parar de jogar, o jogo tem uma direçao de arte incrivel, o visual dos monstros sao incriveis, um boss é mais impressionante que o outro, tem momentos muito dificeis, na minha opnião a fera sedenta de sangue é o boss mais dificil do jogo, a quantidade de armas é excelente, e cada fase é mais impressionante que a outra, Bloodborne é incrivel, sem duvidas um dos meus jogos favorito, e meu fez querer jogar Dark Souls 3. Nota 10… Expand
  16. Jamesshen
    Nov 16, 2016
    10
    This game is simply one of the best PS 4 games i ever played. I died many times and each time i died, i learn from my mistake and punishes the enemy after that. The enjoyment of winning over the bosses was overwhelming. And im liking those dark world vibes that this game is giving me. Im waiting for bloodborne 2. Make it happen
  17. Nath6349
    Jan 28, 2017
    9
    The atmosphere, lore, challenge and mystery is what makes FromSoftware games great. They are truely unique, especially given that they have effectively created a new "Souls-like" genre of video game.

    I was initially put off buying the game as it seemed pointlessly gory and the fantasy beasts didn't interest me. However, once I'd discovered the masterpiece that is Dark Souls 3, I was    The atmosphere, lore, challenge and mystery is what makes FromSoftware games great. They are truely unique, especially given that they have effectively created a new "Souls-like" genre of video game.

    I was initially put off buying the game as it seemed pointlessly gory and the fantasy beasts didn't interest me. However, once I'd discovered the masterpiece that is Dark Souls 3, I was craving more of the same. I very quickly realised I was wrong to dismiss this game. It delivers just like DS3.

    The choice to remove shields and add the ability to rally back your health is a master stroke! Two aspects that are not masterstrokes however are:

    - Having a finite health source, therefore farming is a thing, a really tedious thing
    - Having to teleport back to the hubworld before teleporting again, just make it one step

    These two points caused too much frustration to give this game a perfect score, but it deserves a lot of praise.

    The creatures fit very well with the story. The story is sparse but the lore is really effectively at developing the mysterious setting.

    This game creates an incredible atmosphere and has the player in awe, fear and euphoria throughout.    … Expand
  18. ABOGANGSTER81
    Dec 15, 2016
    10
    Bloodborne is a master piece, it´s one of the best games you will play, his graphics, weapons, beasts, the most difficult and best bosses you are going to find.
    The gameplay is very similar to dark souls, the difference is that they quit away the child an that make you to play more aggressive, and i think that is better than dark souls
  19. BrunoZibordi
    Jan 11, 2017
    10
    This was my first souls game, and also the first game I got a platinum trophy. It really hold my attention for months, with it's brilliant level design, magnificent orchestrated soundtrack, fast-paced gameplay and beautiful art direction.
    I never wanted to play a souls game because I'm not a defensive shield and sword type of player, and Boodborne brings the opposite of that, as it    This was my first souls game, and also the first game I got a platinum trophy. It really hold my attention for months, with it's brilliant level design, magnificent orchestrated soundtrack, fast-paced gameplay and beautiful art direction.
    I never wanted to play a souls game because I'm not a defensive shield and sword type of player, and Boodborne brings the opposite of that, as it rewards you when you play fast and aggressive, and gets you killed when you get too defensive. Most players will need some time to adapt as it has a very specific concept of gameplay, with no mini-map, few checkpoints, and the way you are most of the time totally clueless about what is going on, combined with it's hardcore battle system in which a simple mistake can and will get you killed. But the difficulty works in a way that every progression feels like a real achievement. It's challenging, but not over-challenging in a boring "can't progress in the story" way.
    Another great point for me was the aesthetics chosen, pretty much different from the medieval design of Dark Souls. Bloodborne's visual concept draws influence from Victorian Age gothic horror, and HP Lovecraft's cosmic horror. The game feels a lot like a nightmare, with its city of dark alleys and impossible architecture. Most of the time you don't know where the enemies are hiding and it compels you to pay attention to the environment which is great because the art direction is really beautiful and the level design is made in a way you easily memorize your path through the areas.
    Definitely a must have if you're into this specific kind of game, which will not please everyone.
    The DLC "The Old Hunters" is amazing, and brings a lot to the game in therms of possibilities, lore and challenge.    … Expand
  20. ZePussDestroyer
    Jan 16, 2017
    10
    Very good and beautiful game. The Gothic setting really sets it aside from other triple A games. The final boss is an amazing fight too. I would recommend this game for anyone who just purchased a PlayStation. Solid 10/10
  21. Lonely_Eagle
    Jan 19, 2017
    10
    Charmed by magnificent nightmare! Bloodborne is not Dark Souls, Bloodborne is better! At the start it is better to kill monsters with struggle, but approximately in the middle of this bloody I become to fight in slaughter without fear.
  22. Leo_Manzano
    Jan 26, 2017
    10
    Bloodborne is the new franchise of Fromsoftware directed by Hidetaka Miyazaki creator of the games of the Souls franchise. While Bloodborne is undeniably a game of the Souls franchise he brings his own style and attractive.
    The game brings many elements of Darksouls as the intense difficulty that provides a sense of accomplishment when we finally managed to pass from a difficult part, the    Bloodborne is the new franchise of Fromsoftware directed by Hidetaka Miyazaki creator of the games of the Souls franchise. While Bloodborne is undeniably a game of the Souls franchise he brings his own style and attractive.
    The game brings many elements of Darksouls as the intense difficulty that provides a sense of accomplishment when we finally managed to pass from a difficult part, the bosses of colossal size and all mechanical part of level up and attributes of the characters, but what really makes Bloodborne incredible Are not their similarities with Darksouls but rather their differences. Among these differences one that already calls attention right away is the combat from the beginning the game will teach you that if you want to survive in Bloodborne you must be aggressive.
    At the same time that the player can not be afraid to attack the creatures that devastate the city of Yharnam he also can not feel too confident because any carelessness can be mortal no matter how powerful his character is. Also another thing that draws attention and all the Victorian style and a way of horror worthy of Lovecraft where the horror lies in beings and forms incomprehensible to a mere human mind.
    The story of the game follows the line already used by Miyazaki in his previous games being told through the description of the items and the interpretation of the dialogues with the NPCs providing a different interpretation of the plot for each player and bringing much to explore in the game. As for the technical side I can only say that the art direction and sound of the game are amazing provided gorgeous scenes and memorable track during the boss fights.
    Finally we came to the conclusion that Bloodborne is one of the best if not the best exclusive of Ps4 that brings hours of exploration and engaging combat that can extend even more with the new game plus, so if you and fan of the Souls franchise this game will You please and if you did not play or did not like Darksouls give Bloodborne a chance because with his fast and aggressive fighting style will vitiate you.    … Expand
  23. BlakDak666
    Jan 30, 2017
    10
    I very rarely give games a 10, because a 10 to me is a groundbreaking, wonderful and stunning masterpiece that sets out its goals and nails them to a T. Is a 10 perfect though? No. Far from it. In fact, I do have some criticism for Bloodborne, but it is so minute and small, that it is an easy gloss-over when you consider the good it brings to the table. I want to note that I have playedI very rarely give games a 10, because a 10 to me is a groundbreaking, wonderful and stunning masterpiece that sets out its goals and nails them to a T. Is a 10 perfect though? No. Far from it. In fact, I do have some criticism for Bloodborne, but it is so minute and small, that it is an easy gloss-over when you consider the good it brings to the table. I want to note that I have played every Souls game (except Demon Souls) for over four years, but I try not to be a fanboy about things I like and objectively look at this game as a critic.

    Pros)
    1) Environments are absolutely mesmerizing, beautiful, creepy and graphically well (aside from a few hiccups or textures). Yharnam is a Gothic-style city that drips with exploration and atmosphere that feels engrossing as ever before.
    2) Combat is refitted, packed up with adrenaline and lets go of the weights of multiple armors, weapons and abilities to create a refining point of control and intensity. Enemies are ferocious, agile and brutal as ever to you, making you approach them with caution and read their moves down to avoid damage and more importantly death. The use of health regain by attacking offers more quick reflexes and encourages more fast thinking strategies that makes combat a frenzy of fun. You will die often though, so do not be fooled that this game is easier for you.
    3) Bosses. Some of the best bosses I have ever seen in video games. You could say some are not that great and you would not be wrong, but some bosses (especially in the Old Hunter's DLC) are so well done in strategy, music and setting that it was one of the few games to make me cry. Not because I was sad, but I was so amazed by how powerful some of them were. Truly gripping to my soul as a fan of the series.
    4) Music. One of the best soundtracks of any kind of music (gaming, rock, rap, country, etc.) I have ever had the pleasure of hearing. It uses orchestrated music and intense macabre style to make fights special and memorable. Even the decent boss fights have a good soundtrack to them that makes encounters great. If you are a music lover or do not want to play the game, listen to its tracks and be blown away on how well composed it is. It is worth your time.
    5) Lore is really interesting and compelling. The Soul series is great at delivering lore dwelling incentives (not storytelling, big difference), and painting the realm of Bloodborne's world is special and fantastic. It can make amazing theories and discussions still to this day on reddit or discussion boards. It is insane, depressing and beautiful, all wrapped with a blood-soaked bow.
    6) Weapons. I would argue that having less weapons is more in the context that making memorable and powerful weapons feel better than the overload of weapons in say Dark Souls 2. Each weapon transforms into a different variant when you "trick it" and some are cooler in others, but yet offer different approaches to combat that do not make them useless. Some might say the rifle spear and few other weapons are inferior to the Chikage and Ludwig's Holy Blade, but they are at least good and above average and neither a worthless weapon. The DLC weapons also make some of the coolest transformations the game will offer you and feel like a BAMF doing it.

    Cons:
    1) Difficulty. If you are recurring Souls fan, this will be a breeze for you. Enemies will stagger easily and very few will give you a real challenge. Parrying bosses alongside regular enemies can be easy. As for brand new Soul players, this game will be a literal hell for you. A true test of skills and knowledge that will pull you out of the comfort zone that games tend to give you and make you die over and over again. You will fall off ledges, you will get killed and lose your echoes forever, you will be confused on everything. Do not be afraid though! Try to overcome and I promise you it will reward you with hard work you put into it!
    2) PS4 exclusive. If you play Dark Souls on the Xbox or PC and are hoping Bloodborne comes over, it will not and never will. It is only on PS4, making those that don't have one pressured into buying it. I understand money can be an issue, but if you can you will not regret it.
    3) The game is shorter and (even with the Old Hunter's DLC), you can beat it in 15-20 hours. I can see some seeing length and content an important deal, so I will not deny that it does feel short. But the lack of size makes up with a huge quality boost in atmosphere, bosses and much more.
    4) PVP is hardcore to the invader, friendly to the host. If you are a huge PVP player in the souls games, this game will be hard for you to get on board with. Host has more advantages than invader and lag is there (and it does suck). If you like challenge, try it regardless but be warned that some deemed it inferior to DS1 and 2.

    Despite this issues, Bloodborne is still a master work of art. It delivers an experience that is unique, refreshing and refined. A game worthy of a 10/10.    … Expand
  24. KingOfBurrito
    Mar 4, 2017
    9
    After completing the Platinum trophy for Bloodborne and experiencing all the game has to offer, it has shown itself to be a grotesque, punishing yet disturbingly beautiful game, which, despite its often crushing difficulty, remains mostly fair and balanced with only occasional minor departures from the established fairness.

    The strengths of Bloodborne come from its haunting atmosphere,    After completing the Platinum trophy for Bloodborne and experiencing all the game has to offer, it has shown itself to be a grotesque, punishing yet disturbingly beautiful game, which, despite its often crushing difficulty, remains mostly fair and balanced with only occasional minor departures from the established fairness.

    The strengths of Bloodborne come from its haunting atmosphere, along with shocking environment and enemy design, bolstered by extremely tight, responsive combat that makes a fresh departure from traditional, methodical Souls combat.

    The game also features an imposing soundtrack, adding a new layer of exhilaration to each boss encounter.

    The only issues I found with the game were occasional unfair fights, where the normal skill and reflexes needed to survive are replaced with luck, with difficult-to-dodge instant kill attacks being implemented. That being said, such issues are mostly only present within the optional Chalice Dungeons, and as such are unlikely to be experienced by most players.

    Despite the occasional unfair moment or drop in framerate or multiplayer matchmaking issue, Bloodborne delivers an exhilarating, horrifying journey through your deepest fears.    … Expand
  25. Vay
    Apr 18, 2017
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A step up from Dark Souls in almost every way.

    It's inevitable that a game made by the same devs who made Dark Souls will be compared to said games; in a lot of ways the similarities are obvious, challenging gameplay, steep learning curve, recovery of XP items if you die, vague and intriguing story, online invasion, epic boss fights etc. etc. But where Bloodborne sticks it's head up from the similarities is in the faster paced combat, Victorian inspired setting, and grim storyline about the search for insight and ascension.

    The worst thing I can say about it is the Chalice Dungeons (which aren't necessary at all for completion anyway) but in pointing out these repetitive and frustrating trials, I can also point out that I willingly partook in them despite their lower quality, simply because I enjoyed the combat that much.

    Stepping into this game is stepping into the grim and bloody alleyways of a cursed town. Don't expect anything to be handed willingly to you, including the story; this game makes you work for what you uncover. Whether that be by overcoming the hard hitting brutality of a Vicar werewolf in order to unlock the next area, or by reading into the subtle clues to the story and background hidden in dialogue, item descriptions, and boss encounters. You will die. A lot. But you will learn every time- whether that be knowing that wasn't the right approach, by getting a better idea of an enemy's pattern of attack, or by understanding you might have to switch up your gear for a particular fight.

    I rolled with saw cleaver for the whole game but while the weapon variety might not be as extensive as DS in the vanilla game, it would be foolish to think you only have one weapon at any time- you have two, and utilizing your gun is the most efficient use of your time. You can stun enemies with it and most importantly parry certain enemies which will enable you to hit them hard with a follow up attack. Using the gun was probably the most fun I had with this game and was certainly a very different experience to Dark Souls.

    It would not be FromSoftware without the epic boss fights and I can say that this game delivers them in spades. Each one is different and requires different tactics and items in order to survive and emerge victorious with them. A lot of the fights lean towards the beast side of fights and you will find yourself stuck on a few of them before something will suddenly click and you'll find an answer. An early boss that gave me trouble was one that poisoned you and it was only through being more instantly aggressive with it that I came out winning in comparison to my earlier cautious attempts. Bloodborne will never hand things to you, but it does teach you a lot along the way.

    The story is a beautifully crafted web of cosmic horror, twisting and turning so effortlessly that you're never quite sure what is real and what is truth. Ambition and madness lie hand in hand and you can't help but feel sorry for a lot of the denizens that were caught up in these scholars lofty plans.

    Music as always is atmospheric and plays with the setting well. You will not walk away humming tunes from this game, but you will walk away with the image of something much darker in your mind that the music helps to orchestrate.

    Indeed all the areas you come across are unique and different but with the same theme present throughout the whole game sitting in their gut. A forest presents an area you can lose yourself in, a town something sickly and soiled; but they both carry in them the subject of fear and the unknown.

    This game will test you, this game will sneak it's way into your head and have you asking questions about it long after you've finished, and this game will most assuredly have you aching for more, and for all that it is not just a game in my opinion but an experience waiting to be uncovered. FromSoftware's best game yet and a testament to how games can hit the right spot between challenging and rewarding.    … Expand
  26. WorldRedbull
    May 26, 2017
    9
    Bloodborne is one of the many reasons why you should even buy a PS4 in the first place, and is the best game(In my opinion) of the SoulsBorne series.

    1. The gameplay is fast paced action, and plays extremely well. You don't have shields, which forces you to dodge, and I like that about Bloodborne. Instead, you get a gun, which is used to stunlock enemies to perform Visceral attacks. A    Bloodborne is one of the many reasons why you should even buy a PS4 in the first place, and is the best game(In my opinion) of the SoulsBorne series.

    1. The gameplay is fast paced action, and plays extremely well. You don't have shields, which forces you to dodge, and I like that about Bloodborne. Instead, you get a gun, which is used to stunlock enemies to perform Visceral attacks. A lot of the weapons feel different from each other when used, which means there's tons of variety to to how you can attack enemies. Guns however, should only be used for Visceral attacking, except for the cannon, which you can use to do a ton of damage to an enemy. I'd say it's probably the best combat system FromSoft ever made.

    2. The world.
    Yharnam is one of my favorite game locations. It is based on the London Victorian era style of buildings and such. Everything looks really detailed and actually makes you feel like you're in that era. The only real complaint would be that the character models aren't that great, but they do their job well. The areas look different from each other, and while it still has the generic FromSoft poisonous swamp area, the rest of the places the game takes you too feel different from anything the Souls games ever did.

    3. Difficulty.
    This game is ACTUALLY difficult. A lot of your navigation requires a form of strategy, and some form of planning, since you do not have a shield and cannot hide behind it like a little wimp. Enemies are placed in areas they should really be in, and nothing ever feels too difficult, except for the next topic. Also the DLC is the most difficult thing you will ever play in your life, and I recommend you prepare for that ahead of time, before tackling it.

    4. BOSSES.
    The bosses in this game for me, are genuinely some of the best I have ever fought against.
    However, there are two bosses, The Witch of Hemwick, and The Celestial Emissary, that feel weak, and should've probably been replaced with something else. Despite those two, the rest of the bosses give you a great challenge for wherever you are in the game.

    5. SOUNDTRACK
    The soundtrack is great. That's really all I can say. Go and listen to it.

    Bloodborne is just one of those games that is so good, it'll keep you coming back. The variety of weapons can give you a different experience with the game, the bosses are ones you'd want to fight over and over again, because they give you such a great challenge, and you never get tired of playing it.

    You should definitely buy this but be warned: It is one of the most difficult games in the 2010s.    … Expand
  27. MuF_AsA
    Mar 8, 2019
    7
    What does not kill makes us stronger. I give this assessment to the game because there is a hardcore and there is idiocy. And unfortunately, in this game it is enough both.
  28. Archound
    Aug 9, 2018
    10
    Excellent, addictive gameplay. Bloodborne offers a unique, indirect story telling approach, which perfectly suits it's lovecraftian lore. Simply put, it is one of the best games ever made.
  29. Baldingsan
    Oct 23, 2020
    8
    Me encanta Yharnam. Su atmósfera, su terror, esas bestias sedientas de carne y sangre que acechan en cada esquina, son cosas dignas de mención. También me parece bueno el combate. Soy partidario de eliminar cizaña del inventario cuando al final todos cogemos la misma arma durante gran parte del juego. No es especialmente profundo el set de movimientos, pero sí lo es la progresión de armasMe encanta Yharnam. Su atmósfera, su terror, esas bestias sedientas de carne y sangre que acechan en cada esquina, son cosas dignas de mención. También me parece bueno el combate. Soy partidario de eliminar cizaña del inventario cuando al final todos cogemos la misma arma durante gran parte del juego. No es especialmente profundo el set de movimientos, pero sí lo es la progresión de armas mediante piedras de sangre.

    El diseño del mundo lo veo sensacional. Un laberinto cargado de secretos donde se premia la curiosidad e iniciativa. Lamentablemente, no soy el mayor fan de la críptica narrativa de este juego. Sé que hay algún vídeo por ahí, haciendo arqueología para desentrañar ese supuesto puzzle llamado historia. Tampoco soy el mayor lector de Lovecraft, a decir verdad, prefiero otra literatura antes. No me apasiona, pero lo respeto, por eso ciertos momentos fuera del desafío, me saben a poco.

    No lo veo para todos los públicos, por su exigente dificultad y su peculiar narrativa (algo contencioso para los más puristas de este medio llamado videojuego). Sí diría que es altamente recomendable dentro de su nicho.    … Expand
  30. Cameroncoles
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    Challenging but fair combat, beautifully crafted world and an interesting story.

    Probably the best PS4 game and really should be played by everyone... but be warned, it isn't easy and you will die... a lot.

    Graphics 10/10
    Gameplay 10/10
    Story 10/10
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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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Critic score distribution:
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  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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