Bloodborne

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

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  1. PashaAlex
    Mar 24, 2015
    10
    This game is hard (I finished Demon's Souls twice, so I know what's up), have great atmosphere, amazing style and interesting story. I wonder how long it wil take to finish...
  2. TEPPEN
    Mar 24, 2015
    10
    One by one of the movement is made carefully , and cool enough infuriating.
    The pre-read the movement of the enemy , brilliant and pulled the attack ,
    when given a whole body blow , a large amount of adrenaline secreted.

    The game It does not hurt to buy if you're loved.
    I now have to spend the time that exciting best.
  3. MaxximusBrick
    Mar 24, 2015
    10
    As a fan of the series Souls declare, Bloodborne great game. Gaming immersion, the soundtrack, graphics - all at altitude. From Software have tried and not disgraced in front of their fans. Emotions overflowed, do not even know how to pass ...
  4. 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!
  5. IncognitosX
    Mar 24, 2015
    10
    If you are a fan of the series you'll love this game. The faster pace is a refreshing change to the already amazing game play formula. This game may not be for everyone (especially the obvious trolls giving it a 0 thinking they are accomplishing something) but for those who do enjoy it, they will enjoy it allot.
  6. 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!
  7. FelipeCobata
    Mar 24, 2015
    10
    Melhor jogo da geração até o momento. Jogabilidade excelente, história cativante e ambientação magnifica! Gráficos não são de ponta, porém, levando em consideração que é um jogo da série Souls, o gráfico do jogo está incrível. Assim como Demons Souls, que até então havia sido o jogo de melhor qualidade da série, Bloodborne é sem dúvida um sucessor de qualidade da série!
  8. RyuAssa
    Mar 24, 2015
    10
    Amazing BOMB!
    Just the perfect Killer Application of this generation, PS4 have now a must-have for all Soul's Fan out there.
    We got a GOTY here guys, enjoy!
  9. quisuis
    Mar 24, 2015
    10
    This is my ideal succesor of the soul game. The immersion really great, the control really responsive, the multiplayer fun and exciting. Eventhough it coined as successor of soul series, the gameplay style itself feel really fresh. Being an agresive player is more rewarded.

    Not been able to find any faults with it and the loading times drama is way overblown. Gameplay 10/10 Story    This is my ideal succesor of the soul game. The immersion really great, the control really responsive, the multiplayer fun and exciting. Eventhough it coined as successor of soul series, the gameplay style itself feel really fresh. Being an agresive player is more rewarded.

    Not been able to find any faults with it and the loading times drama is way overblown.
    Gameplay 10/10
    Story 10/10
    Graphics 10/10
    Music 10/10
    Everything 10/10    … Expand
  10. Firemind
    Mar 24, 2015
    10
    The best part about Bloodborne is not its brilliant artstyle nor is it the great combat. It's the fact that FromSoftware managed to build up a game with many, many new ideas without forgetting its roots. Bloodborne feels like one of the Souls Games in many ways but still manages to bring fresh ideas to the mix. Besides that: Bloodborne is more accessible than the Souls games but stillThe best part about Bloodborne is not its brilliant artstyle nor is it the great combat. It's the fact that FromSoftware managed to build up a game with many, many new ideas without forgetting its roots. Bloodborne feels like one of the Souls Games in many ways but still manages to bring fresh ideas to the mix. Besides that: Bloodborne is more accessible than the Souls games but still really challenging.

    The combat offers a great risk & reward system due to it's lack of defensive options like heavy shields or armor and even though this feels pretty strange in the beginning, you get use to it pretty fast. And when you face one of the first two bosses you realize, that you have to go with the now combat flow - and that it's awesome! Rushing around the battlefield, poking and dodging your enemy feels pretty rewarding and makes a lot of fun.

    Graphics are great and really atmospheric, some minor framedrops sometimes annoy a bit, but besides that everything is fine.

    There are not as many weapons but the "few" you've got are absolutely great. Every weapon has two modes which you can choose and which give them another feel to it but the weapons itself are pretty creative and different and offer a lot of different playstyles.

    There is so much more I could say, since I'm playing it since Saturday, but only that much: Bloodborne is the first game of this gen, that doesn't only fulfill it's promises, it even surpasses them. Besides the rare framedrops and the long loading times (up to 30-40secs, sometimes) there is not much bad to say about Bloodborne. The first GOTY candidate and definately worth a look, at least.    … Expand
  11. baldy
    Mar 24, 2015
    10
    Got my hands on the game earlier today, just played 2-3 hours of it, and i have to say, I haven't felt difficulty like this since demons souls, but the best part is, it feels harder yet even more fair than demons souls.
    The bosses that I've fought seem to have some unique thing to them that differentiates how you approach them. A far cry from Dark Souls 2 / 1 where some bosses are pretty    Got my hands on the game earlier today, just played 2-3 hours of it, and i have to say, I haven't felt difficulty like this since demons souls, but the best part is, it feels harder yet even more fair than demons souls.
    The bosses that I've fought seem to have some unique thing to them that differentiates how you approach them. A far cry from Dark Souls 2 / 1 where some bosses are pretty much just re-hashes of another boss you fought.
    The game is not linear at all either, there's a lot of exploration to be done, it feels more like dark souls 1 in the exploration aspect. Combat is tight as always. And best of all. This game has such an overarching feeling of dread and loneliness that we've come to love in a souls game.
    If you're concerned like I was about how much you'd enjoy it, don't be, this is genuinely an entertaining ( albeit rage-inducing ) experience that I haven't felt in a while.
    Tl;dr : This is hard and feels oppressive as **** while being extraordinarily fair, if you die you know it's your fault/lack of understanding. . So basically what we wanted.    … Expand
  12. RazorofExcess
    Mar 24, 2015
    10
    Spoiler Free Review in Progress:

    Your enjoyment of a game like Bloodborne will directly correspond to your willingness to learn. This is not passive entertainment like so many other attempts at gameplay. From Software demands focus from the player. If you're at all familiar with Demon's Souls or Dark Souls (and to a lesser extent Dark Souls II), you should have a decent primer in    Spoiler Free Review in Progress:

    Your enjoyment of a game like Bloodborne will directly correspond to your willingness to learn. This is not passive entertainment like so many other attempts at gameplay. From Software demands focus from the player.

    If you're at all familiar with Demon's Souls or Dark Souls (and to a lesser extent Dark Souls II), you should have a decent primer in what to expect here as far as difficulty is concerned. It's not difficult in the same way poorly designed games of yesteryear were difficult. Quite the contrary. The difficulty of the game comes from subverting a players expectations when booting a game up. There are so many titles that aim to place the player in a position of power, one wherein the perceived danger is just enough to cyclically communicate small accomplishments at a rapid pace, pushing the player further. Bloodborne isn't as interested in patting players on the back and offering a gold star for participation.

    Bloodborne offers an oppressive world that is never unfair. It communicates clearly what it expects from you and punishes you in kind for not following the rules that it lays out. If you learn. If you endure. Every victory will bring genuine fulfillment.

    The graphics are some of the best available to the current generation of games, with the occasional framerate hiccup. These performance issues may detract for some people, but they have not compromised my ability to play the game in the slightest. They do, however, momentarily break immersion during intense fights. Hopefully this is something that can be patched. The load times are also frustrating - partly because of their actual length, but also because I just want to get back to the game.

    I'll return to this review as I experience more and will flesh it out to include specific gameplay mechanics. That being said, if you're reading these reviews, you already have an idea of what to expect. If it is validation you seek, Bloodborne is the first truly essential current gen game.    … Expand
  13. kivanc07fb
    Mar 24, 2015
    10
    This game is amazing! From software did it again! the weapons and the combat is amazing as well,Graphics are awesome, soundtract is also amazing, this is the best game of Playstation 4 . Thank you SONY and From Software
  14. k3Ck
    Mar 24, 2015
    9
    Pretty much Dark Souls 3. I'm about 4 hours in now and I can say that the beginning is harder than the previous Souls games. No more blocking means you have to have more dexterity and faster movement, a really nice design choice. The counter attack mechanic also encourages you to be aggressive. An absolute MUST BUY if you're a fan of Demons Souls or Dark Souls. The only negative I canPretty much Dark Souls 3. I'm about 4 hours in now and I can say that the beginning is harder than the previous Souls games. No more blocking means you have to have more dexterity and faster movement, a really nice design choice. The counter attack mechanic also encourages you to be aggressive. An absolute MUST BUY if you're a fan of Demons Souls or Dark Souls. The only negative I can think of is that the load times are long but it's a nice punishment for dying...lol.… Expand
  15. jesusgv29
    Mar 24, 2015
    10
    Es un juego que tenemos que valorar por lo que es.
    No es Dark o Demon´s Souls.
    ES BLOODBORNE.
    Y mi veredicto tras 42 horas de juego continuo es de un 9,8
  16. 1234marcos
    Mar 24, 2015
    10
    God has blessed us with this almighty game my brethrens,go try it u won't be disappointed.This is the game that made me go and buy a PS4.nuff said.BloodBorne's a masterpiece.GFX are much better here then they were in Soul games,the blood effects are hella awesome,chalice mp is also surprisingly good
  17. SWERY_51
    Mar 24, 2015
    9
    BB is definitely the brilliant successor of Dark Souls. To me, it's the first real PS4 seller. Didn't have finish it yet, but with 20 hours of playtime, i can easily says that it is my favorite new gen game. BB just need a little patch to reduce the loading screens, and then i could give it a deserved 10 on 10.
  18. Masterace303
    Mar 24, 2015
    10
    i am 8 hours in and....i pity anyone who deosn't have a PS4. best f*cking game i played in the last 6 years. the graphics,the atmosphere, the gameplay itself.....miyazaki is a god.
  19. peteraff1
    Mar 24, 2015
    10
    There're no words to describe how magnificent is this game. Bloodborne is the perfect and at the same time cruel evolution of Souls series. His deepest fears will be revealed in this game. Masterpiece. Thanks Sony and From Software.
  20. Okin
    Mar 24, 2015
    10
    Absolutely stunning game visuals and equally astounding game play. From Software's new universe truly immerses the player and allows him to experience something like never before. As good as and may even be slight better than dark souls due to its faster paced combat systems.
  21. ehvc34
    Mar 24, 2015
    10
    Just a great game overall, nice graphics, nice soundtracks, awesome boss fights and the difficulty is right. A must for any ps4 owners and worthy of all the good critics and reviews
  22. SolidOcelot
    Mar 24, 2015
    10
    Great Game. Incredible story, atmosphere, soundtrack! Miyzaki is the true genious of this generation!
    First killer app for Playstation, It's a different game from Dark Souls..only similar...still GREAT
  23. bsiravo28
    Mar 24, 2015
    10
    HTis game is fuxing amazing literallt an orgasim in your fuxing mouth like oh my god greatest game ever

    Thats what little kids would say trying to act like adults. This game is very, very good. Graphics are amazing gameplay is solid and the atmosphere ingulfs you into its dark mystical world of Bloodbourne.
  24. Okamisen
    Mar 24, 2015
    10
    Игра великолепна! Играю уже порядка 4-5 часов и не могу оторваться - браво Миядзаки, мне более сказать про эту замечательнейшую игру нечего. Удивили не то слово.
  25. CharlieJHD
    Mar 24, 2015
    10
    If you liked Dark Souls 1 or Demon's Souls you'll love it, It innovates enough to make every experience and encounter new and fresh.
    Any negative review is made by people who either only have a PC/Xbox/WiiU or have never played it.
  26. spejson
    Mar 24, 2015
    10
    From Software u are genius... If u are fan of Souls series u will be happy. Locations/design/atmosphere over 9000 level. The best action rpg in next gen consoles - no doubt.
  27. ufc77
    Mar 24, 2015
    10
    A truly must try out master piece of a game. another must experience game. try it you will not regret This is the Must Have Title for the Playstation 4. Its hard, but never have I experienced a game with so much reward to the player for putting the time and effort into a game.
  28. Knightmare725
    May 23, 2017
    0
    Its still puzzling and frustrating to me that I find this game so unenjoyable. I am a huge fan of From Software and have thoroughly enjoyed every game that they made. This is still, to this day, the only one that I cannot enjoy from the franchise. To explain what I mean, lets say the game world is your parents and you are the child: In Dark Souls your parents are strict but loving. TheyIts still puzzling and frustrating to me that I find this game so unenjoyable. I am a huge fan of From Software and have thoroughly enjoyed every game that they made. This is still, to this day, the only one that I cannot enjoy from the franchise. To explain what I mean, lets say the game world is your parents and you are the child: In Dark Souls your parents are strict but loving. They dont spoil you in which makes the rewards all the more exciting. You are comfortable in the fact that your parents love you, even though they arent easy on you. Whereas in Bloodborne you have a stepmother who is a sadistic maniac who takes pleasure in your discomfort and will always find ways to torment you, no matter how well avoid her. The only way to get reward is by enjoying your role of submission to her twisted game. (I know this isnt a perfect analogy, but i hope it helps you understand my point of view). The game to me, wasnt difficult but too often made me have a "I really wish I werent here right now" type of feeling every time I progressed in an area rather than a common feeling that I got in dark souls 1, 2 and 3, and that feeling being "I wonder what this place has to offer and not just pain and frustration".… Expand
  29. 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
  30. 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
  31. magadog
    Mar 26, 2015
    0
    Writing this to help people like me. I've been a gamer since pong in the 70's, I'm a 44 year old man, I love gaming. I like challenges. I hate this game, some people really resonate with this series and the challenge "get gud" screw that, I like to be entertained for my hard earned money and my scarce time, I don't like playing a level over and over only to have to do it over againWriting this to help people like me. I've been a gamer since pong in the 70's, I'm a 44 year old man, I love gaming. I like challenges. I hate this game, some people really resonate with this series and the challenge "get gud" screw that, I like to be entertained for my hard earned money and my scarce time, I don't like playing a level over and over only to have to do it over again because I made a mistake or my "timing" is off. This game doesn't allow for nuance of playing style. It's play this way or enjoy the frustration. I tried to give it time, I gave it 8 hours of my life, my time is valuable to me, and 8 hours to stay in the same damn level!? No thank you. Taking it back and getting something that I will enjoy. I'd give it a less than zero review if I could.… Expand
  32. APIce
    Mar 27, 2015
    3
    Like several other users on here, I really wanted to enjoy this game. It's been a difficult time to be a gamer, with cookie cutter releases and uninspiring exclusives cluttering the marketplace and seemingly never-ending delays of potential blockbusters. I had heard nothing but solid buzz about this game and thought to myself, 'what the hell, I'll give it a go'

    Now I wish I hadn't. I    Like several other users on here, I really wanted to enjoy this game. It's been a difficult time to be a gamer, with cookie cutter releases and uninspiring exclusives cluttering the marketplace and seemingly never-ending delays of potential blockbusters. I had heard nothing but solid buzz about this game and thought to myself, 'what the hell, I'll give it a go'

    Now I wish I hadn't.

    I mean it's a gorgeous game, don't get me wrong, but the problem is that it is just plain inaccessible to ANYONE other than hardcore fans of the genre. To put it simply, this is a game made BY Dark Souls fans FOR Dark Souls fans (as a lot of the positive reviews can attest to). In some ways there's nothing inherently wrong with that, but in other ways it just feels like it's like a 'members only' type of game, where only fans of the previous 'Souls' titles need apply. In my opinion, games should be accessible to EVERYONE, no matter what genre floats your proverbial boat. And if you want to venture into uncharted territory so to speak, you should be able to do so without an unrelenting feeling of dread.....simple because a game chooses to only cater to certain fans instead of the general gaming populace. I understand that some games want you to keep plugging away, figuring out strategies and getting better as time goes along, but there comes a time where, after dying for what seems like a million times, enough is enough. Call me a whimp all you want to, but I have VERY little patience for games that have such a steep learning curve as this one has. All you Dark Souls fans, help yourself......as for me I'll try to find a decent game somewhere out in the desolate wasteland that is the gaming industry.    … Expand
  33. bosst2
    Mar 26, 2015
    0
    Dark Souls 1 is among my favorite games ever, it's punishing difficulty, it's RPG elements, it's bits and pieces of strategy, it's lore and memes, etc. Bloodborne not so much. It's completely downgraded it's RPG elements and has become more of your typical hack and slash instead of an action RPG. There's nothing necessarily wrong with hack and slash games, but if you're going to label yourDark Souls 1 is among my favorite games ever, it's punishing difficulty, it's RPG elements, it's bits and pieces of strategy, it's lore and memes, etc. Bloodborne not so much. It's completely downgraded it's RPG elements and has become more of your typical hack and slash instead of an action RPG. There's nothing necessarily wrong with hack and slash games, but if you're going to label your game an RPG and claim it's a spiritual predecessor to Dark Souls. It should not feel so shallow.

    However, as a hack and slash it brings nothing new to the table aside from difficulty and feels genuinely boring most of the time.

    Here are just a couple gripes I had with Bloodborne:

    Ai is a crapshoot. Bosses attacking walls, pathing is poor, enemies blindly run at you. I can forgive this, other games have this problem. What I can't forgive is how similar the ENPC's are. Chances the best way to kill them is just bum rushing them and the stunlocking them straight to hell. this was not entirely the case with past souls ENPCS.

    There's a lack of variety and choice.
    - I have found 15 weapons, supposedly there are 24 total with a handful of weapons that switch, yet that stills leaves only around 30 weapons, 30 rather similar fucntioning weapons. Chances are you're just going to upgrade your starting weapons and use those from beginning to finish without really having to try anything else.
    -There's no magic.
    -No tanky builds, heavier armor will just get you hit more often and it barely reduces damage at all. There's one shield in the entire game and it's not viable. You're better off building lite and regenerating health by striking the boss back.
    -Basically everyone is building a "dexterity" character: a quick, high damage, glass-cannon designed to output high amounts of damage and dodge damage in general. This is only mechanically viable way to play game.
    -The entire essence of choice is very, very limited. Both in actuality and mechanically.

    The lore is lacking, not as interesting as Dark Souls or Demon Souls. While the setting is nice and grimdark, it simply lacks the lore that added to Dark Souls in a positive way. Silly ending too. The lack of Friendly NPC's in this game also detracts from its quality. Though, I won't hold this against BB in my score.

    Bloodborne is just a darker Dark Souls with downgraded RPG elements that made the souls series good in the first place. By all means, Bloodborne should feel free to be different, but at least add something new whenever you take something old away. Miyazaki was obviously trying to make a more combat oriented game, with less emphasis on choice and exploration and more on swift and brutal fights. It's just your typical hack and slash, more comparable to Bayonetta and The Batman Arkham series than it's predecessors. Overrated.    … Expand
  34. Robalboa
    Mar 28, 2015
    0
    If you wanna pay 60 dollars to see "You Died" then wait almost a whole minute to respawn then soon thereafter see "you Died"
    rinse repeat.

    this is the game for you.
    Boring, no story, no purpose, wander aimlessly Garbage
  35. AnimeUnknown
    Apr 8, 2015
    0
    Bosses are completely cheap. If you are struggling you are punished, having to farm to get the items that the boss is vulnerable to. Punishing struggling players by making them farm is a terrible mechanic. Making you travel large distances to get to bosses that you have to try many, many times is a terrible mechanic. No map system is a terrible mechanic. Losing all your effort for littleBosses are completely cheap. If you are struggling you are punished, having to farm to get the items that the boss is vulnerable to. Punishing struggling players by making them farm is a terrible mechanic. Making you travel large distances to get to bosses that you have to try many, many times is a terrible mechanic. No map system is a terrible mechanic. Losing all your effort for little mistakes (your blood echos or xp) is a terrible mechanic. Cheap game pretending to be "hard".… Expand
  36. darkness2918
    Mar 24, 2015
    0
    There is no real reason why this game has to be difficult just for the sake of being difficult. Every game should be able to be enjoyed by everyone regardless of skill level not just those who want to feel "hardcore". Hopefully FROM takes that into account when they release their next game. Difficulty choices affects no one & everyone can play at a level they feel comfortable with. BecauseThere is no real reason why this game has to be difficult just for the sake of being difficult. Every game should be able to be enjoyed by everyone regardless of skill level not just those who want to feel "hardcore". Hopefully FROM takes that into account when they release their next game. Difficulty choices affects no one & everyone can play at a level they feel comfortable with. Because of that I can't recommend Bloodborne to those that just want to play & enjoy the game. Dying 50 times on the same boss is not fun.… Expand
  37. velvetmeds
    Mar 26, 2015
    0
    This is honestly one of the worse games I've ever had the displeasure of experiencing. Why do we do anything we do in this game? For what reason? Story is more bare bones than a dinosaur skeleton. There's no point or interest in progressing, it's a bunch of random game-design-traps in a row, all already seen in previous Souls games, proving repetitive and boring for anyone who's playedThis is honestly one of the worse games I've ever had the displeasure of experiencing. Why do we do anything we do in this game? For what reason? Story is more bare bones than a dinosaur skeleton. There's no point or interest in progressing, it's a bunch of random game-design-traps in a row, all already seen in previous Souls games, proving repetitive and boring for anyone who's played them (which already were boring in their own way). Couple that with awful framerate drops and you've got the PS4's most disappointing exclusive yet.… Expand
  38. Nick_crx
    Mar 24, 2015
    0
    I was absolutely excited to jump into bloodborne as I've heard and read so many great things

    Boy what a letdown, cant believe I fell for the hype it’s the same as all the other hackers out there! The gameplay is so unbelievably repetitive and it just drags on and on and on and the story is just not my type of thing and immediately got bored within the first 30 minutes. I've wasted    I was absolutely excited to jump into bloodborne as I've heard and read so many great things

    Boy what a letdown, cant believe I fell for the hype it’s the same as all the other hackers out there!

    The gameplay is so unbelievably repetitive and it just drags on and on and on and the story is just not my type of thing and immediately got bored within the first 30 minutes.

    I've wasted good money on this and feel completely ripped off by listening to the endless worship of this game which is just like any other game of its genre out there, nothing new to see here at all.

    Avoid!    … Expand
  39. Wanderlei
    Mar 24, 2015
    0
    A shallow Monster Hunter clone with terrible clunky controls, dated looking graphics, TERRIBLE frame-rate. The game design is extremely poor, the flow of the game is stunted and uneven. Uses cheap gimmicks of artificial difficulty to extend a tedious and ultimately boring game.
  40. gamer2000
    Mar 24, 2015
    3
    When I review a game the most important thing to me is how fun the game is and how many others will find it fun.
    After spending about 50 hours with bloodborne, I have a real problem with the media's reviews that overlook its flaws and what the majority of gamers like. The most popular games today GTA, Call of duty, sports games and racers all have one thing in common, they are easy to get    When I review a game the most important thing to me is how fun the game is and how many others will find it fun.
    After spending about 50 hours with bloodborne, I have a real problem with the media's reviews that overlook its flaws and what the majority of gamers like. The most popular games today GTA, Call of duty, sports games and racers all have one thing in common, they are easy to get into,control very well and have uncluttered interfaces. Bloodborne does have its strengths but it fails to be a game offering the full package presented in a no fuss and accessible way.
    Bloodborne has some of the most imaginative characters,environments and enemies seen in a video game and has next gen graphics features such as reflective surfaces,more particle effects and higher overall polygon count which do these aspects some justice. However this does not look like a true next gen game but a PS3 game with some next gen features slapped on which does look good but nothing spectacular and no graphical show-piece for the PS4.
    As far as the combat goes its rather wooden, you have to time your slashes and gunshots, and it all feels rather dated, it feels like a step backwards when compared to the destructive ballet found in god of war's combat. With practice it does get better but the whole process felt like a chore right from the very beginning, the saying ''easy to learn but hard to master'' is not in from softwares vocabulary.
    The whole premise of the game somewhat mirrors the combat in the sense of how tedious it can be, you have these interesting looking environments with enemies that all feel the same minus the bosses, after a few hours with this game you feel like you have taken in all it has to offer.
    So to sum up this review basically bloodborne is a game that feels that it started life last gen with poor combat,animation, frame rate and pacing issues and overall a very tedious game. After watching and reading other reviews they really cant take there own biased opinion out of it and really think how the rest of the gaming landscape is and how niche this style of game is. Bloodborne is a niche game like demon and dark souls before it and it seems the majority of reviewers are part of this niche which is not a true representation on the quality of this game.

    If you like demon or dark souls you will probably like this to, if you like games like GTA,COD,SPORTS, AND EVEN FALLOUT I doubt this game will appeal to you    … Expand
  41. Iluvatar21
    Mar 24, 2015
    3
    MANY BUGS!
    As I said there are many but one of the most prevailing and annoying is that it feels like you are playing a lazy copy-paste of Dark Souls.
  42. Dead_Space
    Nov 23, 2020
    10
    Really unique game that (at least to me) stands apart from all the other "souls" games. It just has this atmosphere that i really like. Would love to see it on PC tho. 60fps or more? Yes please!
  43. WD_Forever
    Dec 3, 2020
    10
    Amazing game and easily best "souls" game ever made (at least to me). I would want this for PC so badly tho. 60fps (or more) and better graphics would make it even better. They have nothing to loser anymore, all sales that were to come, already came, so why not release it on PC? I stay hopeful, great game anyway!
  44. Dukay66
    May 13, 2015
    9
    Bloodborne, like From Software's previous work is one of the most challenging and rewarding gaming experiences. It features a vast gothic world that is fully realized and wonderfully crafted. While in the gameworld you can't help but feel sucked into it. The thing that really stands out though is the gameplay, it's very unforgiving; but once you get used to the mechanics it becomes veryBloodborne, like From Software's previous work is one of the most challenging and rewarding gaming experiences. It features a vast gothic world that is fully realized and wonderfully crafted. While in the gameworld you can't help but feel sucked into it. The thing that really stands out though is the gameplay, it's very unforgiving; but once you get used to the mechanics it becomes very rewarding. Bloodborne is definitely the best first party game on the PS4 and just might be the first truly must play game of the current generation.… Expand
  45. Gwyndolin
    Sep 1, 2015
    10
    I think Bloodborne is a step forward to Souls series.
    The faster pace action did not betray its strategic action gameplay (where as games like Bayonetta, DMC, is twitch action gameplay). It follows the "challenging, punishing, but never cheap" motto of the series.
    What sets it apart from the older games aside from the faster gameplay is the lack of shield and its emphasis on counters. In    I think Bloodborne is a step forward to Souls series.
    The faster pace action did not betray its strategic action gameplay (where as games like Bayonetta, DMC, is twitch action gameplay). It follows the "challenging, punishing, but never cheap" motto of the series.
    What sets it apart from the older games aside from the faster gameplay is the lack of shield and its emphasis on counters. In the past, countering/parry/riposte was optional, in this game, it is almost a must to master this mechanic.
    I did feel the environment to be kind of monotone, but it was intended and majority of players loved the atmosphere. I loved it too but I do miss the occasional serenity and melancholy feels Dark Souls gave off (Anor Londo for example).    … Expand
  46. ergulerhan
    May 19, 2015
    10
    One of the greatest RPG of all time. Not only being better than its predecessors Souls series, taking flag forward through this genre. Everyone who call themselves as a gamer, must play this game at once in ther life.
  47. Sesse
    May 5, 2015
    10
    Have you ever play a game that you need to master or you will die and never finish it, that you play so hard to gain blood (exp for lvling up) and then the stupidiest creature kills you and you have to harvest again and again, that you can spend 3 hours at the same boss, and after all that you still want more, to die more times, to spend your entire afternoon playing. WELCOME TO THAT GAME,Have you ever play a game that you need to master or you will die and never finish it, that you play so hard to gain blood (exp for lvling up) and then the stupidiest creature kills you and you have to harvest again and again, that you can spend 3 hours at the same boss, and after all that you still want more, to die more times, to spend your entire afternoon playing. WELCOME TO THAT GAME, Bloodborne is masive incredible, really addictive, full of secrets, is the game that keep Xbox One owners like whyyyyyyyyyy? (not an fanboy) and the best console game to date of the new generation.

    Just an advice, try to play the lecture hall with the ligths on, and enjoy the HUNTING.    … Expand
  48. RobyLula555
    Jun 22, 2015
    10
    Oh, the joy, my second favourite game of all time.it's fun, it's hard, its rewarding. For me it is much better thab dark souls becouse it is more agressive and more fun.
  49. ToFewViews
    May 24, 2015
    8
    If you have played Demoed souls or Dark souls I'm sure you know what Bloodborne is, and for you that have no idea what any of those are. Bloodborne is self torture...But in a kind of good way, everything from killing bosses, clearing areas and PVP gives you a great feel of satisfaction when you overcome it. The difficulty of the Demon/Dark Souls games have carried over toIf you have played Demoed souls or Dark souls I'm sure you know what Bloodborne is, and for you that have no idea what any of those are. Bloodborne is self torture...But in a kind of good way, everything from killing bosses, clearing areas and PVP gives you a great feel of satisfaction when you overcome it. The difficulty of the Demon/Dark Souls games have carried over to Bloodborne...mostly, some aspects of the game have been tweaked to make it a bit more user friendly and less frustrating. You still lose all your "Blood" or "Souls" When you die and "Lanterns" or "Camp Fires" are few and far between. Bloodborne has eased up on traps witch is nice, Nothing is worse then getting killed trying open a door or chest. The combat in Bloodborne is quick,tight and responsive just like previous games, The addition of of guns in Bloodborne adds a new level of combat, You can now parry people with a perfectly timed shot and punish them with huge damage afterwards. The weapons in the game are quite diverse and look amazing, Things like a giant wagon wheel, 2 handed great-sword or a cane whip all have their pros and cons to battle and let you build a character based on how you play. Level design in the game is amazing, Big Gothic city's and cathedrals look terrifying grouped with the equally as terrifying enemy's at times. Some of the enemy's you fight feel very overpowered and will take you quite a bit to bring down, But don't forget Bloodborne has Co-op! Sadly it's not as easy to use as some would like but it's very helpful being able to bring you friends/randoms into boss fights to give you a hand. The bosses in Bloodborne are also horrifying at times for the most part and give you a great sense of fear when you finally find one and then proceed to die to it multiple times. The storyline is dark and twisted but also hard to follow at times but still a interesting part of the game.
    If you like a challenge to your RPG or you like high blood pressure I recommend you give Bloodborne a try, It's not for everyone but I'm sure a few people out their will love a game degree.    … Expand
  50. Joflesh
    Aug 8, 2015
    10
    Incrível, na minha opinião está sendo o melhor jogo do ano até o dia de hoje, mesmo o The Witcher 3 sendo também espetacular também, mas a dificuldade do Bloodborne é seu principal chamariz.
  51. brigitte1357
    Aug 4, 2015
    10
    blood-borne is one of the best game i have ever played its something different although its hard but you will never stop. if anytime you encounter a powerful boss, you have the opportunity to ask for help i have finished it once and now i start playing a new round.
    its worth to mention that i have never played Dark series so i have better chance to judge on this game than those who    blood-borne is one of the best game i have ever played its something different although its hard but you will never stop. if anytime you encounter a powerful boss, you have the opportunity to ask for help i have finished it once and now i start playing a new round.
    its worth to mention that i have never played Dark series so i have better chance to judge on this game than those who compare this game with Dark series    … Expand
  52. Sephiroth_X
    Jun 20, 2015
    10
    Demon souls 4, ops i mean Bloodborne is a souls game in everything except name, and thats a GOOD thing, back is the relentlessly difficulty amazing atmosphere and customization of any of the souls games, this one is way faster tho, and focused on offensive combat rather than deffense (you don't have a shield this time around).

    If you loved past souls games this is a must, is even better    Demon souls 4, ops i mean Bloodborne is a souls game in everything except name, and thats a GOOD thing, back is the relentlessly difficulty amazing atmosphere and customization of any of the souls games, this one is way faster tho, and focused on offensive combat rather than deffense (you don't have a shield this time around).

    If you loved past souls games this is a must, is even better than dark souls 2, if you didn't liked its unforgiving difficulty stay away from it cause this is a hard game no doubt, but if you endure the experience, the reward is fantastic, this is an RPG were the experience points goes directly into the player!    … Expand
  53. XxSoULxMaNxX
    Nov 25, 2015
    10
    What was I thinking?? My rating - until I just edited it - was slightly less than a 10 when, in fact, this is one of the best games available. The new DLC solidifies it. Also, I finally got into the chalice dungeons and building weapons for specific enemies / situations (i.e. a pure, fire saw for beasts, etc.) - the depth, combat mechanics, world, atmosphere, ambiance ....and on and on.What was I thinking?? My rating - until I just edited it - was slightly less than a 10 when, in fact, this is one of the best games available. The new DLC solidifies it. Also, I finally got into the chalice dungeons and building weapons for specific enemies / situations (i.e. a pure, fire saw for beasts, etc.) - the depth, combat mechanics, world, atmosphere, ambiance ....and on and on. This game by itself justifies a PS4 purchase, especially with the new DLC. I highly recommend.… Expand
  54. TikiDarkesHour
    Jun 17, 2015
    10
    Now after hearing all the hype and all of my friends tell me how great this game was i finnaly went out bought a PS4 and this game for it and played it. Almost instantly i fell in love with it. As a pc gamer this ps4 exclusive is my new favorite game of all time just barely passing skyrim. Now if you have never played a sould game then you should know that this game isnt to be takenNow after hearing all the hype and all of my friends tell me how great this game was i finnaly went out bought a PS4 and this game for it and played it. Almost instantly i fell in love with it. As a pc gamer this ps4 exclusive is my new favorite game of all time just barely passing skyrim. Now if you have never played a sould game then you should know that this game isnt to be taken lightly. It isnt difficult as in borderlands or those cheesey inde games that are hard for the wrong reasons. Its hard because its a game that requires true pacience and mastery of your movement weapon and personal play style. The game is very tedius and when a simple 3 hit combo can kill you in an instant you better be on your toes. Probably the best redeeming value to this game is its endless replay value along with co-op(fun although very limited) pvp new game plus that can go up to 100 if you really want to play it that much. The games difficulty keeps it from eventually loosing its charm becuase no matter how good you are you will always die to one good screw up. The game is amazing in every way and although not everyones cup of tea, if you want a challenge then look no further.… Expand
  55. ValheruBones
    Dec 28, 2015
    10
    Bloodborne is in truth, one of the best games I have ever had the pleasure of playing.

    It isn't a game for the faint at heart, or for someone expecting a game that holds their hand as they skip along trying not to break a nail - having said that, if the player is up for a challenge and fights the good fight long enough, it pays back your diligence in spades. It has been a very long    Bloodborne is in truth, one of the best games I have ever had the pleasure of playing.

    It isn't a game for the faint at heart, or for someone expecting a game that holds their hand as they skip along trying not to break a nail - having said that, if the player is up for a challenge and fights the good fight long enough, it pays back your diligence in spades.

    It has been a very long time since a game has had me crawl out the other end of a brutal boss fight, heart pounding in my ears, and adrenaline coursing through me... only to exclaim "I did it!!!" as pride swells at the two simple words displayed on the screen pronounce...."Prey Slaughtered".

    Truly a must have for any PS4 owner who wants to be a part of the consoles history.    … Expand
  56. JaggerE
    Nov 9, 2015
    10
    A dark, creepy and mechanically masterful gaming experience.

    Pros:
    + Gorgeous Art Direction and Visuals
    + Boss fights
    + Even MORE Boss Fights
    + Impeccable Design
    + Risk for Reward gameplay
    + Masterfully sound gameplay mechanics
    + Strong Atmosphere

    10/10
  57. ToneSilvis
    Feb 27, 2016
    7
    Pros: the atmosphere, the visuals, the challenging but rewarding gameplay, the enemy design, and the stunning environments

    Cons: the extended load times, the story and the disconnected game world

    7/10
  58. RuffKnight
    Feb 28, 2017
    7
    You will die. About 1 million times. I dont know how people enjoy that. I dont. The graphics are good, the environment and engagement into this game is great. But they really need to add an easy mode for those who dont enjoy playing every game on the most difficult level. It reminds me of megaman. You basically need to memorize each level and what's coming next.
  59. Bitek
    Oct 29, 2015
    10
    Pure awesomeness.Must have for PS4 owners. The game is brutally challenging but it is so much fun to play. Visuals are gorgeous. The learning curve is steep. It is best to play it with PlayStation+ subscription.There are many tips online how to play the game. I love it.
  60. HunterZolomon
    Nov 26, 2015
    10
    Bloodborne is one of the greatest game experiences I've ever had. Been a gamer since the eighties, so I've gone through a lot. I could nitpick, there are some very, very minor issues. But that would feel petty considering the greatness of this achievement. Easily a 10.
  61. phoeniix23
    Jan 20, 2018
    10
    I bought my PS4 in September 2015 along with physical copies of Destiny, Witcher 3, Last of Us and...Bloodborne.

    I enjoyed and completed all the first three games but when I got to Bloodborne, I traded it in at Gamestop after 5hrs of dying over and over and over again. I didn't get the rave reviews and fan service Bloodborne received. I hated it and couldn't understand how FromSoft    I bought my PS4 in September 2015 along with physical copies of Destiny, Witcher 3, Last of Us and...Bloodborne.

    I enjoyed and completed all the first three games but when I got to Bloodborne, I traded it in at Gamestop after 5hrs of dying over and over and over again. I didn't get the rave reviews and fan service Bloodborne received. I hated it and couldn't understand how FromSoft could get away with such a crazy hard game with horrible design. That was in 2015.

    Fast forward to 2018, and after chipping away at my backlog of games (Horizon, Mass Effect Andromeda, Mafia III, Mad Max, auncharted 4, Titanfall 2, Battlefield 1, Dragon Age, FFXV, Deus Ex, Fallout 4, Tomb Raider, Hellblade, MGSV, Infamous, Yakuza, Doom) over the past 2 years, I find myself looking for a challenge. I came to realize, after completing all those games and enjoying their stories/worlds/characters, that all those games had one thing in common. They felt easy, like I'm not engaged. I enjoy a good story sure, but I always find myself looking to finish up the story quickly so I can move on to the next game backlog. I didn't feel these games respected my capabilities as a gamer, as the person controlling that joystick and buttons.

    So then I bought Bloodborne during a PSN sale. $17 for the complete edition. This time, I said to myself, I cannot trade it in since it was digital. I'll give it a proper go for a good 2 weeks max, and if I still hated it, then no more FromSoft games for me.

    I don't know what it was. Maybe my skills as a PS4 gamer improved over the past 2 years, or maybe I've been playing too many easy games that I actually enjoyed being challenged and dying with proper consequences (losing 5000 blood echoes to those damn crawling corpses), but I started to enjoy Bloodborne. I still sucked, at first. Then I got the hang of the controls, of the momentum of my attacks/parries/rolls, the enemy movements. I kinda MELDED with my Dualshock and foe the first time, I felt myself shaking and blood pumping as I brought down the Cleric Beast on my first try!! In 2015, I died like a gazillion times to that sucker. I saw the words "PREY SLAUGHTERED" on the screen and that's when it totally clicked for me and I plunged deep into the world of Yharnam. And I tell you, it's dark and beautiful. Mesmerizing. Every new section I entered brought a sense of foreboding adventure, of trepidation mixed with determined desire to overcome any challenge. Every boss I defeated brought a new sense of euphoria. And when I let success get to my head, Bloodborne made me crash hard back to earth. Lose the Fear, be overconfident, and you die in Bloodborne. Be a hunter, be alert and sharp, be at one with THE KIRKHAMMER, and I vanquished my enemies with glee.

    The perceived lack of story was totally refreshing as I wasn't spoonfed with exposition/cutscenes/poor dialogue. I had to pay attention to item/weapon descriptions, the looks of enemies and their behavior, world changes, environment design, bosses, etc. The world IS the story. And I loved it!! I dove into guides to learn more about the lore, and I discovered a thriving and dedicated community.

    I'm currently at Rom the Vacuous Spider, but I don't want to proceed as I want to enjoy this superb world as long as possible, focusing on optional bosses/sections and the Old Hunters DLC first. The beautiful thing about Bloodborne is even if you levelled up your character to what you might think is a high level, it can still kill you if you're careless or overconfident.

    This is the first game that made me DREAM about its world. I'm constantly thinking about strategies of how to overcome a certain section/enemy that it bleeds into my sleeping nights.

    Amazing, amazing game by FromSoft. I am crazy excited about Dark Souls Remastered, May 25, 2018.

    TLDR; if you are tired of easy games and want a proper challenge, play Bloodborne and embrace your hunter blood.    … Expand
  62. Yajuu
    Aug 23, 2015
    10
    The PS4 exclusive to get. It has incredible atmosphere, combat, level design, enemy design. This game is an absolute masterpiece. If you are a Souls fan BUY IT. If you are not.. BUY IT.
  63. Asura
    Sep 1, 2015
    10
    Bloodborne is a new Action RPG from FromSoftware, the creators of Kings field, Armored Core, and of course, the souls (Demon's Souls, Dark Souls, Dark Souls 2) franchise. Bloodborne is very similar to the latter in terms of gameplay, yet at the same time, very different in terms of atmosphere.

    What truly makes Bloodborne great is its characterization of NPC's, Story and atmosphere, and    Bloodborne is a new Action RPG from FromSoftware, the creators of Kings field, Armored Core, and of course, the souls (Demon's Souls, Dark Souls, Dark Souls 2) franchise. Bloodborne is very similar to the latter in terms of gameplay, yet at the same time, very different in terms of atmosphere.

    What truly makes Bloodborne great is its characterization of NPC's, Story and atmosphere, and gameplay.

    Characters: The many different characters you meet throughout the game are all different, yet there is an underlying theme of eventual decent into madness and tragedy, driven by the plague that infects the town of Yarhnam. From the old crone you save from a beastie died dog in front of her house, to a justifiably paranoid man, all of them have some sort of sadness to them.

    Story: Taking in the infected town of Yarhnam, the story starts with you, the player character, trying to find a special Paleblood, reffered to as the Blood of the gods, to free you of sickness, only to get into the mess that caused Yarhnam's plague. While seemingly a modern take on classic Gothic Horror like Bram Stoker's Dracula, the game p's story truly takes a turn for Cosmic horror by the games second half, showing that the horror that plagues Yarhnam is far worse then imaginable.

    Atmosphere: The game truly nails a gothic atmosphere similar to old Gothic horror novels like the above mentioned Bram Stoker's Dracula, and it shows in the games Victorian era architecture featured fpthroughout the games world, especially in the snow covered Castle Cainhurst. The game truly takes a turn for cosmic horror angle, however, after the Byrgenworth college area.

    Gameplay: The game plays similar to From Software's previous souls games, but as opposed to relying on shields,mused to block and turtle your opponents to wait for a counterattack, Bloodborne emphasizes on speed and dodging, manuvering around your opponent and attacking relentlessly, using a handgun to counter and enemies attack, with relatively limited ammo at a time.

    Bloodborne is a game that truly shows all of From software's strengths as a developer, from tight gameplay, to beautiful atmosphere and minimalistic storytelling, it is a game that shows that From Software will be around as developer for a long time to come, and they continue to improve with every game, while providing a much needed challenge in an era of relatively easy games.    … Expand
  64. Goalzzz
    Jul 24, 2018
    10
    quite possibly among the greatest game of all time, for those who are fan of DS1 and DS2 will love it. This game has amazing boss fights, great boss fights and dark atmosphere. I loved this game a lot but unlike dark souls people must master the dodge and gun shots to evade enemies to perform critical combos. So far I finished the game in 50 hours and loved every second of the game.
  65. 0javis0
    Apr 28, 2015
    8
    1st: Im not a troll :)
    2nd: I´ll be really honest to you.
    3rd: Ive never played previous Souls Games and sorry for my english :) SO: I was skeptical about this game, but actually i brought it a month ago. From that day, Ive played it every day for min. 1-2 hours. Its a great game, really a great game. Yes, It has its flaws, mainly the cryptic hard story (I didnt understand the whole    1st: Im not a troll :)
    2nd: I´ll be really honest to you.
    3rd: Ive never played previous Souls Games and sorry for my english :)
    SO: I was skeptical about this game, but actually i brought it a month ago. From that day, Ive played it every day for min. 1-2 hours. Its a great game, really a great game. Yes, It has its flaws, mainly the cryptic hard story (I didnt understand the whole plot, so Ive read it on web, and the storytelling is really atypical), some graphic/stylistic flaws like - the character creator, the character textures are not hi-res and mainly the problem with the "silent" npc (their lips arent moving). OK. But thats all for me. Now the CONS: The difficulty is briliant! The game learns you how to play it. There are ways you can make it easier but thats not the fun. Every time the game gets hard and you frustrated, step back and level up and go back and everythings gonna be all right. At the end, you will be really good in playing this game :) The first 4-6 hours are really hell, but its the first shock, believe me, if you manage to go through this point, youll be rewarded, trust me (mainly after you kill your fist boss). If you have problem to understand the game mechanics, you have to ask or try to find info on the web or videos. The level design is genius, everything is connected, youll see. You train your senses and orientation and do a "virtual" map inside your head. The atmosphere, music, van helsing victorian age styling is genious. The environmental graphics are impressive, the architecture is beautiful. Its really specific type of RPG, more action oriented. You have to master the combat, or you are in troubles :) The bonus dungeons are good too, with new enemie types too :) more hours to play after you finish the game, or you can star over again. Definetly wort the money (50 euros). I have a great time with this game, BUT BE AWARE, THE BEGINNING IS REALLY HARD .... BUT IF YOU PASS THAT, YOU UNDERSTAND EVERYTHING I VE TOLD HERE. Have fun, calm down, and begin the hunt.... or become the hunted! :)    … Expand
  66. eldumloido
    Aug 8, 2015
    9
    Good souls game with some changes to setting and gameplay. Password multiplayer is great addition and you can actually now play co-op with the friend you want to play with. Graphics are good but not mind blowing and fps is below 30 most of the time. If they worked on the engine and made it run 60fps I would give it 10/10.
  67. Napman
    Jun 12, 2015
    10
    Absolutely love this game. Many of the reviews talk about not enjoying the game because of the steep learning curve or becoming frustrated. To that I say, it definitely gets better. The first 6-10 hours can be extremely frustrating with little progress, but you begin to learn that you can't approach this game with the same strategy that you would with games like The Witcher or Skyrim. OnceAbsolutely love this game. Many of the reviews talk about not enjoying the game because of the steep learning curve or becoming frustrated. To that I say, it definitely gets better. The first 6-10 hours can be extremely frustrating with little progress, but you begin to learn that you can't approach this game with the same strategy that you would with games like The Witcher or Skyrim. Once as you make this realization you can truly appreciate the difficulty and strategy that you must take to master the game. Absolutely loved this game and would recommend it to anyone looking for an excellent game.… Expand
  68. TemplarQuacks95
    Aug 5, 2015
    10
    If you have an insatiable thirst for a new challenge, get this game. It'll drain at least 70 hours of your life. And you'll love/hate every second of it.
  69. AkumaShokan
    Oct 14, 2015
    10
    Amazing, amazing game. Coming from a hardcore dark souls HATER, Bloodborne was a pleasant surprise. The atmosphere, level design, boss battles, controls, and that feeling when you see "prey slaughtered" on screen....you name it. Everything just clicks perfectly. That being said, I still can't look at dark souls without disgust (don't kill me *runs for cover*). My point is, if you like darkAmazing, amazing game. Coming from a hardcore dark souls HATER, Bloodborne was a pleasant surprise. The atmosphere, level design, boss battles, controls, and that feeling when you see "prey slaughtered" on screen....you name it. Everything just clicks perfectly. That being said, I still can't look at dark souls without disgust (don't kill me *runs for cover*). My point is, if you like dark souls battle but want it to be faster, and cannot stand the medieval setting, bloodborne is for you.
    P.S. if you are wondering why i hate dark souls, it's because of the appearance (castles and skeletons...really?), slow and passive combat, and the death penalty. It makes me depressed every time I try to play it.    … Expand
  70. Toophat82
    May 4, 2015
    8
    While I love bloodborne for what it is and does best and think it's a great game its still not perfect and I personally dislike some things and feel it took some steps forward while others back with certain things. For example I dislike its looting design and lack of loot in comparison with past souls titles. Also dislike the lack of shields in it and how they are used and personally thinkWhile I love bloodborne for what it is and does best and think it's a great game its still not perfect and I personally dislike some things and feel it took some steps forward while others back with certain things. For example I dislike its looting design and lack of loot in comparison with past souls titles. Also dislike the lack of shields in it and how they are used and personally think they should have incorporated shields in same way and fashion that they did in past souls games. I find myself going back to demon souls and dark souls titles more often as of late due to its better looting design along with its bigger variety of weapons, items, and shields both to be found and used along the way nevermind its better use of its shields as well. Plus to me players should be able to choose their fighting style as its always been with any souls titles and players shouldn't be punished for wanting to play one style over another as it is in bloodborne with shields.… Expand
  71. bigsweatyballs
    May 26, 2015
    10
    After 57 hours of play, i can confidently say this game has proven to be the most fun I've had so far on the PS4. It's a very rewarding experience, and genuinely gets the heart racing as you battle the bigger NPCs and bosses. I would urge anyone that hasn't already played this to give it a go.
  72. Lord_Snow1
    Apr 26, 2015
    9
    Game is very fun and challenging but also very dark it has a pretty good story if you can decipher it...Really love the combat and the different weapons and loved the transforming aspects on them pure genius..

    Great level design and combat feels very fluid and is very rewarding if you have the patience for it..All in all i still think Dark Souls is a little bit better but all in all a    Game is very fun and challenging but also very dark it has a pretty good story if you can decipher it...Really love the combat and the different weapons and loved the transforming aspects on them pure genius..

    Great level design and combat feels very fluid and is very rewarding if you have the patience for it..All in all i still think Dark Souls is a little bit better but all in all a great PS4 Exclusive it's definitely worth buying a PS4 for IMO ..    … Expand
  73. quinsey117
    Apr 25, 2015
    9
    As a souls fan I stepped into Bloodborne feeling skeptical. The seemingly lack of weapons and armor alongside a lower amount of stats and options made me assume the game was rushed and unfinished. I feel almost ashamed to have thought this way now that ive beaten the game and by beaten the game I dont mean beat the final boss, I mean really beaten it. I received the platinum trophy roughlyAs a souls fan I stepped into Bloodborne feeling skeptical. The seemingly lack of weapons and armor alongside a lower amount of stats and options made me assume the game was rushed and unfinished. I feel almost ashamed to have thought this way now that ive beaten the game and by beaten the game I dont mean beat the final boss, I mean really beaten it. I received the platinum trophy roughly 2 weeks after getting the game and to my own amazement hardly ever putting it down. The game is alive with baddasery that made me feel like a dark hero. Uncovering secrets and masterying the skillset of the amazingly well crafted shifting weapons was as rewarding as the game is unforgiving. Souls games have always tested the players wits. Run in guns blazing and you will find yourself moping at the loading screen thinking "this game sucks". But spend the time learning, searching, and planning and you start to find it laughable that you ever had a problem. I died only a handful of times by my third playthrough because the game becomes clockwork. You feel like an all knowing god that sees behind every corner and has no mercy for the foes that once haunted your every step. Bloodborne is as close to perfection as a game of its kind can be. With small hiccups like load times and a Deja vu seen this room before atmosphere to the chalice dungeons the game is just teetering on masterpiece. If you are a fan of souls games, a fan of a challenge, or just a fan of getting your face kicked in. Bloodborne is a game you wont soon forget.… Expand
  74. joeyleo
    May 5, 2015
    9
    Bloodborne is a gloomy,challenging, and unforgiving game. Does not mean its not a blast! The art, creatures, style and gameplay make this game a heluva lotta fun. The only reason I am holding it from a ten is because it can get game-changingly buggy, and it can be rather confusing and trial and error sometimes

    I still love it though
  75. CloudStyleGamer
    May 12, 2015
    9
    Bloodborne gets compared to Dark Souls on many fronts and it was always going to happen, but although the Souls feel is there FromSoftware have gone out of their way to make Bloodborne a standalone series.

    There are many things Bloodborne does better than Dark Souls 1 and 2, for one I am a huge fan of the combat system being a lot quicker and more offensive compared to DS defensive    Bloodborne gets compared to Dark Souls on many fronts and it was always going to happen, but although the Souls feel is there FromSoftware have gone out of their way to make Bloodborne a standalone series.

    There are many things Bloodborne does better than Dark Souls 1 and 2, for one I am a huge fan of the combat system being a lot quicker and more offensive compared to DS defensive approach. Something I would like to see though is perhaps a combination or the ability to choose in the inevitable sequel. The PVP is definitely a little broken, it's so hard to find someone to connect and fights can be over in seconds due to the quick combat, also the health cut for invaders severely unbalances the fight. Enemy design is in my opinion, a little more interesting than previous souls games, the Bosses all look horrific and suit the games atmosphere outstandingly. The atmosphere is a refreshing change from Souls titles the Gothic medieval vibe is captivating to say the least. The level design is back up to amazing standard, every time you feel like you just might not make it, you find the perfect shortcut you desperately needed.

    Even as a veteran souls player the start of this game is brutal, until you get your head around the combat. You will get better, I promise, and when you do the game get a lot more interesting. Be patient and learn your enemies, learn your attack variations and study your surrounding, all to often people miss the subtle hints From leave about the upcoming boss.

    The addition of chalice dungeons was a good idea, executed on a average level. They are fun for awhile but get a little repetitive and boring but a good idea in practice and something that can be improved on.

    All in all this is a great game, but be warned it will be tough, you will die and you will have to repeat areas over and over. If that doesn't sound appealing you should probably watch a couple videos on it first.    … Expand
  76. TheSkeptic
    May 15, 2015
    10
    Bloodborne is a truly amazing game. It's a fresh experience unlike anything else on PS4. A game full of innovation with a brilliant unique combat system. The graphics, art style are gorgeous. The challenging game play is extremely enjoyable. You get a real feeling of satisfaction after defeating a difficult boss. The level design is superb with intricate shortcuts. You can sink hundreds ofBloodborne is a truly amazing game. It's a fresh experience unlike anything else on PS4. A game full of innovation with a brilliant unique combat system. The graphics, art style are gorgeous. The challenging game play is extremely enjoyable. You get a real feeling of satisfaction after defeating a difficult boss. The level design is superb with intricate shortcuts. You can sink hundreds of hours into the game, It's packed full of content. Hidetaka Miyazaki and his team have done it again. Bloodborne is a masterpiece.… Expand
  77. robert12345
    May 18, 2015
    10
    Bloodborne is all an around 10 out of 10 for me the graphic, gameplay, atmosphere and all the other little things are the best I've seen on this gen. One improvement I'd like to tip my top hat to are the bosses, you can actually visibly hurt them. In Dark Souls you just kinda poke them until their health bar runs out. In Bloodborne if you hit them hard enough they'll stagger. It addsBloodborne is all an around 10 out of 10 for me the graphic, gameplay, atmosphere and all the other little things are the best I've seen on this gen. One improvement I'd like to tip my top hat to are the bosses, you can actually visibly hurt them. In Dark Souls you just kinda poke them until their health bar runs out. In Bloodborne if you hit them hard enough they'll stagger. It adds another layer of immersion when it actually feels like a brawl with these things.

    Thank you From Software, please never stop making games like this.    … Expand
  78. Super-Name
    May 19, 2015
    10
    Bloodborne is now really playable because of the loading time patch, even before that it was a fantastic game for PS4. It's really epic hard, but on the positive way for the players!
  79. Camazza2008
    Aug 21, 2015
    10
    Jogoincrivel, com uma jogabilidade divertida e carismatica ,ideal para gamers novos , pois apresent auma proposta nova, o unico contra e a falta do chat de voz , que faz falta nos combates on line
  80. eternal_napalm
    May 24, 2015
    10
    Bloodborne is an evolution of the Souls formula crafted into a new IP. Agility and dodging are key, and so is timing. The combat is precise and satisfying. The world is diseased and gripping, with stellar exploration and creepy (and surprising) rich Lovecraftian-esk lore. Easy a gem and masterwork of legendary Hidetaka Miyazaki.
  81. gothasis
    Jun 3, 2015
    10
    bloodborne is a great gem that is rare its outstanding i love this game the game promotes a challenge but after the first 2 boses you can level up and stuff and have madman skull of knowledge to summon hunters to help on boss battles its way easier than dark souls 2 and 1 even though i enjoy 1 but not 2
  82. MrCentaurus
    May 31, 2015
    10
    Huge map,good artwork,immersive,good world design,deep gameplay,classic soundtrack,original story, challenger and rewarding ,congratulations From Software.
  83. vlankton
    Jun 9, 2015
    10
    As a souls veteran i can say that this is better that DKS1&2 but not demons souls.The only major problem with this game are the chalice dungeons, they take away from the game so much. The PVE is astounding and the PVP is meh but the CO-OP is the best out of all the souls games. And the story, i would overrunning the character limit.
  84. t0mmyg
    Aug 17, 2015
    10
    Bloodborne finally won me over to the souls series in a huge way. It's a third person action game that just oozes character at every turn. The level design is a work of sprawling genius and although jarringly difficult at times, the world implores you to come back and give it a 30th try. I can't get over how absolutely gorgeous this game looks on a big television, the art design isBloodborne finally won me over to the souls series in a huge way. It's a third person action game that just oozes character at every turn. The level design is a work of sprawling genius and although jarringly difficult at times, the world implores you to come back and give it a 30th try. I can't get over how absolutely gorgeous this game looks on a big television, the art design is spectacular. Yes, you will get frustrated with this game. Yes you will feel at times like giving up. But stick with it and you will be rewarded! I think the main thing that drew me into Bloodborne vs. other Dark souls games was the fast paced nature of the combat. Absolutely loved this one!… Expand
  85. Tanner0259
    Jun 19, 2015
    9
    Bloodborne has an interesting twist on it that sets in apart from the Dark Souls series and that is the guns. However because of the inclusion of the guns it is easier to take on hordes of enemies at a time because if you shoot only one of the enemies it will only aggro that one and the others will either just stand there or begin to walk towards you very slowly. The only one to run is theBloodborne has an interesting twist on it that sets in apart from the Dark Souls series and that is the guns. However because of the inclusion of the guns it is easier to take on hordes of enemies at a time because if you shoot only one of the enemies it will only aggro that one and the others will either just stand there or begin to walk towards you very slowly. The only one to run is the one you shot. because of this the game can be a lot easier than the Dark Souls series and that can be a turn off from this game. As someone that finds the Dark Souls games very challenging, playing Bloodborne after them I find it to be a lot easier and I like it more because of that.… Expand
  86. jay4399
    Jun 22, 2015
    10
    This game is a challenge and that is what makes this game so different from all the spoon feeding games created nowadays, right from the get go you have to discover, explore the game to understand the story and its mechanics which makes it interesting. Add in the replay value for chalice dungeons (though they follow a similar architecture but covers it by finding exceptional root and newThis game is a challenge and that is what makes this game so different from all the spoon feeding games created nowadays, right from the get go you have to discover, explore the game to understand the story and its mechanics which makes it interesting. Add in the replay value for chalice dungeons (though they follow a similar architecture but covers it by finding exceptional root and new bosses) this game is totally worth the price tag and mainly no DLC purchases yet which makes the game complete. If your the type of player who can;t take the challenge then this game is not for you.… Expand
  87. Nattervan
    Jul 3, 2015
    8
    This game is amazing, it's hard to stop thinking about it. It does so many things right, it looks great has deep game play and has an intense atmosphere. Most of the negative reviews are from people who never played the game at all. Its longer then your average game too, so happy hunting.
  88. VideoGame_Guru
    Jul 20, 2015
    10
    i wrote an indeph review but it wouldnt all fit so heres the end of it.

    As a whole this is by far the best game on the playstation 4 to date and has undoubtably kept me captivated, this is one of the most enjoyable and fulfilling games I’ve ever played and it has made me fall in love with this series, even after completing the game for the 3rd time I find myself going back to playing it    i wrote an indeph review but it wouldnt all fit so heres the end of it.

    As a whole this is by far the best game on the playstation 4 to date and has undoubtably kept me captivated, this is one of the most enjoyable and fulfilling games I’ve ever played and it has made me fall in love with this series, even after completing the game for the 3rd time I find myself going back to playing it just because it is so much more entertaining once you master the mechanics of the game. There has recently been DLC announced and I for one am very much looking forward to it. Not many games capture my attention like this one has and that is a rare thing especially recently when the market is full of first person shooters so this really has been a breath of fresh air. If you haven’t played bloodborne yet then I highly recommend you do and if you have been debating whether or not to purchase a ps4 then I think that this game could just be the decider. Bloodborne 100% deserves the credit it gets and more. For that reason I highly recommend it to fans of the soul series as you will definitely enjoy it and newcomers will enjoy the learning experience that the game brings.    … Expand
  89. AlbusDumbledore
    Jul 22, 2015
    10
    I never finished any souls game before playing this game (played about 1-2 hours of dark souls and raged quit). However, after playing this game (and playing it well) made it one of the best video game i played in years. This game also made me come back to playing dark souls which is becoming one of the best as well.

    This game is not for everyone though. If you have the patience and    I never finished any souls game before playing this game (played about 1-2 hours of dark souls and raged quit). However, after playing this game (and playing it well) made it one of the best video game i played in years. This game also made me come back to playing dark souls which is becoming one of the best as well.

    This game is not for everyone though. If you have the patience and time, and would like to experience a one of a kind game, I 100% recommend this game. Best game so far ( Jul 22, 2015) on Playstation 4.

    Thank you and I love you    … Expand
  90. Hashtagyoloswag
    Jul 28, 2015
    10
    Bloodborne is the PS4's first truly must have killer app.When I first heard about Bloodborne's announcement I had become very interested in it's whole concept. I wasn't able to play it on day one because I hadn't had a PS4 by the time the game was released. But I was soon able to get a PS4 and my (new) uncle had his own copy of the game and decided to let me have it for free. Sometimes, IBloodborne is the PS4's first truly must have killer app.When I first heard about Bloodborne's announcement I had become very interested in it's whole concept. I wasn't able to play it on day one because I hadn't had a PS4 by the time the game was released. But I was soon able to get a PS4 and my (new) uncle had his own copy of the game and decided to let me have it for free. Sometimes, I WISH I paid money for this game, because that's what From Software deserves for this gem. Bloodborne does not disappoint.

    First, let's talk about the what exactly BB is. Bloodborne is a spiritual successor to Dark Souls and Demon's Souls, borrowing the hubworld idea and horror aspect from demon's souls, the intricate level design from Dark Souls, and the amazing story "telling" from both. Deep down in it's roots, BB is a souls game, but there are so many ways it deviates and innovates from its successors that calling it a re-skin would make you look kind of stupid.

    The combat in particular is spectacular. It is no longer passive like previous games were where you hid behind your shield, observe enemy patterns, and strike when they're open. In BB, there's only one shield, and it SUUUUCKS. Most people playing would have no use for it at all. There is also no heavy armor, so you'll never worry about how fast you roll. The enemies are said to be three times as quick as the enemies in other souls titles, so you have no choice BUT to be aggressive if you want to live. This allows the combat to be more thrilling than ever before, and it will guarantee that you will find yourself on the edge of your seat. Now, you may have your doubts about the variety of weapons in the game, the number being 42. But each weapon can transform into a different "mode" that changes the damage, reach, and moveset of the weapon on the fly. So there are practically 84 weapons, along with sidearms like guns, which you use to counter enemy attacks and leave them open for a visceral attack, torches, or the shield I mentioned earlier. And just like any souls game, Bloodborne is HAAAARRRD. In fact, I think it's the hardest souls game to date! The enemies are merciless, they will use any chance they get to take your life, and you will be signing your death warrant if you're not concentrating and being careless. This game Isn't artificially hard, where any enemy could one hit you, or they just spam attacks all the time without relent. When you die, it's most likely your own fault. But when you've been losing to a boss countless times and you finally beat it, the overwhelming sense of accomplishment is unmatched.

    Bloodborne is also amazing with its story telling. In the beginning, all you know about the game is that you're some dude in some town called Y'harnam where a plague that turns men into beasts is ravaging the city. But what is unique about this game and its successors is how it tells you the story, which it basically doesn't. Instead, the story is divided into tiny little spoonfuls, which are scattered around the whole game, with some missing, leaving you to figure out what flavor they are based on that of the other spoonfuls you found. This is why some reviewers say the story is nonexistent in this game, because they were too lazy to look for it. The story is not given to you through cutscenes, but rather, little things, such as item descriptions, optional npc dialogue, the design of enemies, the layout of certain areas, and even the location of item pickups. This kind of story has created a large community of other people who play BB and work together to create their own theories and help each other piece the story together, like a massive lore hunt. In the beginning of the game, it all seems to be filled with horror tropes, but when you get deeper, the game begins to slowly turn into a lovecraftian cosmic horror story.

    Now, let's talk about the soundtrack, oh the SOUNDTRACK! If you didn't already know, the soundtrack was composed by Chris Velasco, the same guy who composed the God of War soundtrack. And, in my opinion, his work in BB is just as good as his work with God of War, if not even better. The soundtrack is used very sparingly, it's is only used when in specific areas and in boss battles. This serves to set the proper tone for everything from the calming peacefulness and safety of the hubworld to the tension of a boss battle. And the songs themselves are works of art. I often find myself listening to songs from the game on the internet and humming along to them because they are so good.

    Bloodborne came around at March 24th, 2015. It's not even September yet, but I think I've already found my game of the year. Bloodborne is a game I will play for ages to come.    … Expand
  91. mcwalsh
    Jul 28, 2015
    10
    From Software scores big again with a spiritual successor to the punishing Souls series. Deep, addictive, huge and brutal, Bloodborne is everything his predecessors ever was with better graphics, more dynamic to the combats and a backstory as sad and incredible as possible. A must for everyone who owns a PS4.
  92. ChickenNorris
    Jul 29, 2015
    10
    From Software, when it comes to level design, story and gameplay always did a great job, being restrained by the PS3 lack of power, they couldn't exploit their full potential, with the PS4 and Bloodborne, they, pretty much made a master piece , in ever single inch of this game you can see the work they've put into the game.
    First playthrough if going blind, is like every other souls    From Software, when it comes to level design, story and gameplay always did a great job, being restrained by the PS3 lack of power, they couldn't exploit their full potential, with the PS4 and Bloodborne, they, pretty much made a master piece , in ever single inch of this game you can see the work they've put into the game.
    First playthrough if going blind, is like every other souls games, it's going to be painful and slow, the diffculty makes everything more rewarding, because when playing Bloodborne there is nothing like managing to kill this boss you struggled on for so long. Then when you get the habit of playing, all these little tricks and all these patterns you finish by knowing perfectly make it so that going through the game a second time is almost like a whole new experience. Even if like every other game you might get bored at some point (like I did) there will always be this little thought in the back of your head who'll tell you "Oh what if I did this, that or that in Bloodborne" which gets you back to the game and makes it as fun as the first time you've ventured through the streets of Yharnam.    … Expand
  93. seaneagles
    Aug 14, 2015
    10
    What can you say about a game so fantastic no words are needed ! .Just get the game and enjoy one of the best games ever made.Do not be put off by the hardness of it as its not to bad once you get into it as there are always plenty of health viles.Can't recommend this game enough !
  94. toehir
    Aug 15, 2015
    10
    Bloodborne was my reason to buy ps4, this game is already a classic for me; level design, concepts, mood, soundtracks everything is just perfect and it keeps you want to play the game after months.
  95. dcsusu
    Aug 24, 2015
    10
    TERRIBLE STUPID AMAZINGLY AWESOME. The first hour or so of this game you probably will hate life. This game punishes you much like the souls games, but with a bit better controls and gameplay. The graphics are spectacular dread goth style. You will die. You will die with one hit from killing a boss. You will die while carrying thousands of blood echoes that will make you want to throw yourTERRIBLE STUPID AMAZINGLY AWESOME. The first hour or so of this game you probably will hate life. This game punishes you much like the souls games, but with a bit better controls and gameplay. The graphics are spectacular dread goth style. You will die. You will die with one hit from killing a boss. You will die while carrying thousands of blood echoes that will make you want to throw your controller and snap your PS4 in half. DON'T GIVE UP. Keep playing take the game in smaller steps, small victories to collect blood echoes level up and kill the boss. There is nothing more satisfying than beating a tough boss and giving him the finger! 10/10 a truly unique game even apart from the souls titles. May you be blessed with blood!… Expand
  96. masterpg
    Aug 25, 2015
    10
    the player creates their character, the Hunter. The player determines the basic details of the Hunter; gender, hairstyle, name, skin colour, body shape, voice, and eye colour, are some of the details the player determines. The player also chooses a starting class, known as an 'Origin', which provides a basic back story for the Hunter and sets the player's starting attributes. The Origins allow the
  97. DrakeGarrison
    Aug 26, 2015
    9
    Bloodborne is an action RPG in which you hunt for answers in the ancient city of Yharnam, now cursed with a strange endemic illness spreading through the streets like a disease. Peril, death and madness infest this dark world, and you're tasked with uncovering its darkest secrets which will be necessary for you to survive. Armed with a singular arsenal of weaponry, including guns and sawBloodborne is an action RPG in which you hunt for answers in the ancient city of Yharnam, now cursed with a strange endemic illness spreading through the streets like a disease. Peril, death and madness infest this dark world, and you're tasked with uncovering its darkest secrets which will be necessary for you to survive. Armed with a singular arsenal of weaponry, including guns and saw cleavers, you'll require wits, strategy and reflexes to dispatch the agile and intelligent enemies that guard the city's underbelly. You will utility holy chalices to access an array of vast underground ruins, chock full of traps, beasts, and rewards, to explore and conquer on your own or with other people.… Expand
  98. Cruzi
    Oct 6, 2015
    10
    Having played through all Souls games I absolutely loved Bloodborne and the fresh and new experience it offered to a formula that is slowly getting stale. I never dig deep in the player-versus-player aspect of the Souls series and don't think I've ever summoned someone or got summoned by someone, I solely play the games as a single player game.

    The setting is superb and game play is    Having played through all Souls games I absolutely loved Bloodborne and the fresh and new experience it offered to a formula that is slowly getting stale. I never dig deep in the player-versus-player aspect of the Souls series and don't think I've ever summoned someone or got summoned by someone, I solely play the games as a single player game.

    The setting is superb and game play is refreshing compared to all the dumbed down sandbox games western devs seem to release these days. It's like Souls but a lot faster and hectic.

    The level design is the best we've seen so far, especially compared the the awful level design of Dark Souls II and it's mediocre bosses.

    Personally I can't wait for the upcoming DLC.    … Expand
  99. umad56
    Oct 13, 2015
    10
    Best souls games what can i say, gameplay is fast, game is challenging, very gory, the art style is just amazing, everything is so beautiful (well, in a sense, since it's pretty much hell), a master piece as seen by the amount of 10s.
  100. abprof
    Nov 3, 2015
    10
    Great game. Amazing environments and hidden story. Smooth combat. Love the speed and dashing around. The combat animations are superb. Walks the fine line between hack and slash and deep layered combat.
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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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