Bloodborne

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

Universal acclaim- based on 13072 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 942 out of 13072
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  1. DONOSSO
    Apr 14, 2016
    10
    Die, Die n Die! I never known the Souls saga, and bloodborne is the most similar to this, but the gothic style likes me, the combat system and the epic bosses.
  2. Nappa606
    Apr 15, 2016
    10
    All of those gamers that say that it is unrelenting for people who haven't played a souls game before this, well that not an excuse because i have never played a souls game before this and i loved the game because it was challenging. So don't cry just because you suck. "get good scrub". And like one of the posts i saw on this he said he wasted 8 hours on one level well to that guy i wouldAll of those gamers that say that it is unrelenting for people who haven't played a souls game before this, well that not an excuse because i have never played a souls game before this and i loved the game because it was challenging. So don't cry just because you suck. "get good scrub". And like one of the posts i saw on this he said he wasted 8 hours on one level well to that guy i would say just give up because you obviously suck at the game and you should use your money on a game that's easy so that way you wont have to dis the game because you suck.… Expand
  3. Bjorneo
    Apr 27, 2016
    6
    Bloodborne, the kids rave about it. I got quite far into the game. At first I died every 2 minutes and it took me a while to "get it", and then it became quite exciting. The world is very coherent and artful. I would say it is a very cohesive product. But then, it does feel a little monotonous in the long run, I wished for a little more diversity in the world and gameplay, in the end IBloodborne, the kids rave about it. I got quite far into the game. At first I died every 2 minutes and it took me a while to "get it", and then it became quite exciting. The world is very coherent and artful. I would say it is a very cohesive product. But then, it does feel a little monotonous in the long run, I wished for a little more diversity in the world and gameplay, in the end I stopped caring and stopped playing. Overall good effort though for a certain type of gamer. Thanks.… Expand
  4. csprime
    May 10, 2016
    10
    Where Dark Sous games were the definition of strategy, planning and timing, Bloodborne is the definition brutality, fast attacks and adrenaline, much faster combat, much prettier graphics and even a more incomprehensible story and a lot more blood than dark souls. The enemies are nightmare looking not a cluster of knight armor like in the dark souls games. Bloodborne deserves the titleWhere Dark Sous games were the definition of strategy, planning and timing, Bloodborne is the definition brutality, fast attacks and adrenaline, much faster combat, much prettier graphics and even a more incomprehensible story and a lot more blood than dark souls. The enemies are nightmare looking not a cluster of knight armor like in the dark souls games. Bloodborne deserves the title "PS4's first masterpiece"… Expand
  5. pynous
    May 11, 2016
    10
    Não poderia dar menos que nota máxima a esse jogo épico. Não sou muito de jogar buscando troféus, mas esse eu platinei com certa facilidade pela quantidade de horas jogadas. Os gráficos são lindo, som primoroso, jogabilidade impecável e história de cair o queixo. Gostei muito e ansioso para que lancem um Bloodborne II.
  6. DreamEaglr
    Jul 9, 2018
    9
    Словами не передать, насколько эта игра хороша. В ней есть все: Челлендж игроку, великолепная работа художников и композиторов, гениальное построение локаций, огромный и бесшовный мир с множеством секретов, идеально отточенная игровая механика, сложный сюжет(что довольно неожиданно для студии FromSoft) с неожиданными поворотами и последующим выносом мозга играющего и как всегда богатыйСловами не передать, насколько эта игра хороша. В ней есть все: Челлендж игроку, великолепная работа художников и композиторов, гениальное построение локаций, огромный и бесшовный мир с множеством секретов, идеально отточенная игровая механика, сложный сюжет(что довольно неожиданно для студии FromSoft) с неожиданными поворотами и последующим выносом мозга играющего и как всегда богатый лор.

    Отдельного упоминания достойно дополнение к игре под названием:

    The Old Hunters

    Могу лишь сказать, что это самое впечатляющее дополнение к играм, которое я когда-либо видел. Само дополнение огромное и может претендовать чуть ли не на полноценную игру(особенно, если бы издателем была EA), несмотря на то что цена у него довольно таки маленькая.

    Bloodborne - огромный рывок для From Software и одна из главных игр для Playstation 4    … Expand
  7. sharq223
    Apr 16, 2017
    9
    One of best game on PS4. Bloodborne take us to the dark and creppy world. This game don't f*** with us! :D You have to learn this game, how to defeat every kind of enemy. Every time when you exploring you feel chills on the back. This is awesome.
  8. Kalyn
    Apr 16, 2017
    9
    un excelente juego,de lo mejor de ps4, no tan difícil como los dark souls pero con buena dificultad, buenos escenarios y una gran movilidad del personaje vale mucho la pena tomarse el tiempo para terminarlo completamente.
  9. AmrKassem
    Dec 1, 2017
    10
    When I first heard of Bloodborne, I said no way I am buying this game, it's simply not my thing. Then, out of boredom, an EBGames employee convinced me to buy it. At first, I was shocked by how difficult it is, but I kept coming back to it for some reason, and then I was hooked on a level I never experienced in ANY game in more than 25 years of gaming (yeah, I am old). If you missed thisWhen I first heard of Bloodborne, I said no way I am buying this game, it's simply not my thing. Then, out of boredom, an EBGames employee convinced me to buy it. At first, I was shocked by how difficult it is, but I kept coming back to it for some reason, and then I was hooked on a level I never experienced in ANY game in more than 25 years of gaming (yeah, I am old). If you missed this one, you are missing out on a gaming experience like no other.… Expand
  10. Merchant-B
    Feb 16, 2018
    10
    Best BDSM Simulator ever, thanks to Hidetaka Miyazaki and FromSoftware.
    What is better – to be born sadist, or to overcome your masochist nature through great effort?
    - Not paarthurnax -
  11. NoMoreShilling
    Sep 17, 2017
    9
    I've played every FROMSOFT Souls Game, from Demon Souls to Dark Souls 3, on all of them I have atleast 100h of Gameplay on each. Bloodborne is NOT a classical Souls-Game, the Gameplay is fundamentally different, it has the same approach of difficult enemies but the core mechanism how the game works and flows is different. Bloodborne is way more fast paced, armor doesn't matter that much,I've played every FROMSOFT Souls Game, from Demon Souls to Dark Souls 3, on all of them I have atleast 100h of Gameplay on each. Bloodborne is NOT a classical Souls-Game, the Gameplay is fundamentally different, it has the same approach of difficult enemies but the core mechanism how the game works and flows is different. Bloodborne is way more fast paced, armor doesn't matter that much, and you get rewarded for playing aggressive. I think the mindset that Bloodborne is the same as Dark Souls made it bad for many Dark Souls players.

    Let's come to one of the most important things that gets overshadowed most of the time in the current age. Art-Style.
    Bloodbornes art style is unbelievable amazing, all those details, when you enter Yharnem for the first time you can feel the Victorian influence. The armors look beautifull, the weapons make sense and the overall world feels creepy but on the same time mysterious. They used the perfect colors to give you that mysterious horror vibe. Later in the Game you can see that the Lovecraft books influenced Bloodborne.

    Gameplay wise it feels perfect, fluid gameplay with more than enough weapon choices. Dark Souls games tend to offer copypasta weapons with different names, while in Bloodborne every weapon is truly unique. When you find a new weapon you
    find a new way to play the game.

    Why 9/10?
    The Bloodgem farming is way to tedious, the chalice dungeons are a good idea but not executed well. (like most random generated stuff)
    Also the frametimes and framerate are a huge issues. The loading times got fixed fast and the framedips are no longer sub 20 but in the 30-28FPS area but the frametimes are terrible. But can you give FROMSOFT the fault for this?    … Expand
  12. Miguel1300
    Nov 26, 2017
    10
    One of the best games I’ve ever played I My life, the challenge, the level design, the bosses and the atmosphere, I don’t think there’s a single think I don’t like about this game, everything is just amazing.
  13. TheMusingMan
    Dec 2, 2017
    10
    Bloodborne is an extensive study on the human mind when confronted with immeasurable odds. Through the characters that you come to know, you gain an insight into the complexities of the tortured human soul. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll ponder, and you'll gain insight into the human condition and how ultimately our destiny depends on how many umbilical cords you've eaten.
    10/10
  14. ElSeano89
    Mar 25, 2018
    9
    The word "masterpiece" is bandied about a lot in the user reviews for this game and with good reason, Bloodborne is one of the best games of this generation of consoles.

    Jaw dropping in scale, ambition and execution there isn't a dull moment from beginning to end. Stepping away from the slower pace of the combat in the Souls series, where you are rewarded for being patient and waiting    The word "masterpiece" is bandied about a lot in the user reviews for this game and with good reason, Bloodborne is one of the best games of this generation of consoles.

    Jaw dropping in scale, ambition and execution there isn't a dull moment from beginning to end. Stepping away from the slower pace of the combat in the Souls series, where you are rewarded for being patient and waiting for an opportunity Bloodborne actively encourages you, in fact almost requires you, to play aggressively. Lost health can be recovered in a very short window after taking damage by attacking the enemy back. As such it is in your best interest to be pushing the pace as opposed to waiting and pouncing. There is still need for a player to be smart and evasive being as there are no shields (or rather one shield bad enough to get the point across you aren't supposed to be using one) but the mixture of the fast pace with crisp, responsive controls makes for one of the best combat systems ever. Fights are entertaining even with basic level mob enemies but bigger enemies or bosses become breathless, frantic battles to the death. The combat is a perfect example of being easy to use but difficult to master and the level of satisfaction you get from getting to the level of being able to consistently parry enemies and just generally wreck the wide variety of creatures and abominations thrown at you is immense.

    The game design is second to none and makes a strong case for being the best FromSoftware ever made. There are an endless array of enemies and each feels unique to fight against and their design is incredible, iconic even. Boss battles abound of course and they would rank highly amongst all the bosses of the Souls series which is no small praise.

    The sound design, level design, graphics are all absolutely top notch. The world is varied and beautiful, full of little hidden shortcuts and nooks and crannies that beg to be explored. The boss battles are accompanied by fantastic, booming orchestral scores that make each fight feel like the climatic battle scene of the best fantasy movies.

    The plot is far easier to follow and interpret than the Souls games, they do a bit more hand-holding and cut-scene explanation and its a good thing because the lore and the world is expansive and interesting to learn about.

    PvP is expectedly brilliant and still heavily populated 3 years after release which speaks to the quality and replay-ability this game has, you'll rarely be waiting long to summon a player and doing so can make for some brilliant gameplay moments.

    But what I really love about BB is that it takes a few risks, it bucks convention. These sorts of games usually swamp you with weapons and armor choices to the point of saturation. BB has only 26 weapons however each one has two seperate "modes" so your short-ranged slash weapon at the press of a button can become a long-ranged thrust weapon. Each weapon feels noticeably different both between modes and between one another. Armor, or "Attire" as they call it is just that, mostly the differences are only skin deep. Some have higher resistances to adverse effects but there isn't really any "best armor" in the game just like there isn't really a "best weapon" it all comes down to your play-style and what you are good at. It is a risky move to mess with genre conventions like this but it massively pays off. It makes the game feel unique, even among its brethren of souls games.

    The difficulty is a slightly odd one for me, in the scope of Souls games only of course. Compare this game to anything other than a Souls game and yes, it is very difficult however amongst Souls games I really don't find this to be too hard. My first play through took me 40 hours and no boss ever had me stuck for much more than maybe 5 attempts. Compare this to DS2 DLC bosses that wrecked me maybe 40 times before I finally got by and you can see my point. For what it's worth I feel like I am "better" at BB than Souls, due to the aggressive play style and the fact I find parries easier and MUCH more powerful in BB than Souls. It is still vastly satisfying to progress through but I'm not sure it was as satisfying as some of the Souls series.

    Either way that is a minor, personal quibble and really that is the only flaw I can raise about the game. It is great in basically all facets you can judge a game by. The only reason it isn't a 10 for me is I've reserved that score for games I consider to be "greatest of all time" contenders and there is no shame of falling short of that. BB is one of the best games I've ever played and it is certainly amongst the best of this generation of consoles. It deserves to be played by way more people than it's already vast audience, I think the difficulty scares some people off but they don't know what they're missing. Once you break through that wall and "git gud" it is probably one of the best experiences you can have with a video game.    … Expand
  15. Moony545
    Jan 7, 2020
    10
    Та игра, которая захватит ваши мысли и душу. Шикарная атмосфера вкупе с выверенной боевой системой и РПГ элементами захватит вас с головой.
  16. germanzia
    Feb 24, 2020
    10
    Best game ever played. So tricky so challenging. It took me 50 days to finish it.
  17. Syfin
    Apr 29, 2020
    10
    Лучший представитель своего жанра и самый сложный. Играл в dark souls 1-3 и в demons souls. Боссы в bloodborne намного сложнее
  18. s2ada
    Sep 8, 2019
    10
    Le meilleur Souls Like au monde, From Software nous a gâté avec ce petit Bloodborne.
    Exclusivité PS4, bien sûr.
  19. JanieGotAGun
    Mar 18, 2020
    10
    A Masterpiece!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
  20. Frygh2
    Feb 4, 2020
    10
    Non do mai il massimo ma questo gioco lo merita. Ha risvegliato la mia voglia di giocare come dai tempi della Ps1. Un capolavoro di scrittura della Lore, di cura nelle ambientazioni, la "perfezione" nello stile di combattimento a mio avviso raggiunta nella "Dark soul saga". Un titolo che si deve provare per forza, un po'ostico ma finalmente un qualcosa con cui confrontarsi rispetto allaNon do mai il massimo ma questo gioco lo merita. Ha risvegliato la mia voglia di giocare come dai tempi della Ps1. Un capolavoro di scrittura della Lore, di cura nelle ambientazioni, la "perfezione" nello stile di combattimento a mio avviso raggiunta nella "Dark soul saga". Un titolo che si deve provare per forza, un po'ostico ma finalmente un qualcosa con cui confrontarsi rispetto alla marra di giochi facili alla call of duty di queste ultime generazioni. Offre una buona rigiocabilità, specialmente se si sfrutta l'online che potrà sembrare striminzito ma nasconde parecchie meccaniche interessanti. Insomma per me è un vero capolavoro.… Expand
  21. TheGreatWazo
    Feb 20, 2020
    10
    One of my favorite games of all time. I have played dark souls 1 and 3 along with Sekiro so I am not new to these games. But it was still hard, very hard. The game beats you up until you learn from your mistakes. It has the best boss and creature designs. It has the most beautiful environments competing with Anor Londo. My only complaint is the early parts of the game grinding for healingOne of my favorite games of all time. I have played dark souls 1 and 3 along with Sekiro so I am not new to these games. But it was still hard, very hard. The game beats you up until you learn from your mistakes. It has the best boss and creature designs. It has the most beautiful environments competing with Anor Londo. My only complaint is the early parts of the game grinding for healing items is boring but gets better later on. I definitely recommend and just don’t give up.… Expand
  22. Slendi
    Feb 23, 2020
    9
    Одна из лучших игр фромов за всё время. Викторианская архитектура, отлично проработанный лор, каждое оружие имеет по два стиля, у практически всех боссов в игре есть слабые места и бой подразделяется на фазы и потрясающий саундтрек. Игра практически идеальна, кроме дизайна некоторых боссов и механики гринда расходников. Например, Амигдала - один из самых кривых и забагованных боссов воОдна из лучших игр фромов за всё время. Викторианская архитектура, отлично проработанный лор, каждое оружие имеет по два стиля, у практически всех боссов в игре есть слабые места и бой подразделяется на фазы и потрясающий саундтрек. Игра практически идеальна, кроме дизайна некоторых боссов и механики гринда расходников. Например, Амигдала - один из самых кривых и забагованных боссов во всей серии. Насчёт расходников : если во время прохождения игры вы застряли на каком либо месте, у вас могут закончиться пузырьки крови. В этом случае приходиться возврощаться и фармить отголоски( на которые нужно покупать аптечки) или сами пузырьки. Это снижает темпы прохождения и заставляет заниматься ненужным гриндом. Аптечки должны автоматически пополняться у костра(фонаря) при смерти или отдыхе. P.S. bloodborne 2 is alive!… Expand
  23. Analbert
    Mar 18, 2020
    10
    10/10 best from software game.
    Less stats, no equip load, faster pacing and the perfect combat system. The rally system teaches you to fight more aggressive. The world is just beautiful and disgusting at the same time. The game is challenging but never unfair.
  24. Farqleet
    Mar 19, 2020
    10
    Bloodborne is one of the best video games I have ever played, the Victorian era at style, the punishing yet rewarding game play, the awesome/terrifying boss design, one of the best combat system, weapons with switching modes. This game has everything that you calls ever want from a game of this mind. If you are a fan of this genra, this is a must buy
  25. DaisanNoBakudan
    Mar 20, 2020
    10
    Absolute masterpiece. Completed it eight times and every playthrough was as exciting as the first one. The locations are beautiful, the bosses are as difficult as they are amazing. Also has amazing lore and best pvp of all FromSoftware games.
  26. Maurenos
    May 18, 2020
    7
    What should be said about this game for the first place is the fact that it's not offering completely new gameplay - it's not so much different from the Dark Souls series. To put it simple, instead of a shield you have a gun that is used to stun enemies. The game is a little bit faster than Dark Souls, too.

    However, if you don't like melee combat then it might not be the title for you -    What should be said about this game for the first place is the fact that it's not offering completely new gameplay - it's not so much different from the Dark Souls series. To put it simple, instead of a shield you have a gun that is used to stun enemies. The game is a little bit faster than Dark Souls, too.

    However, if you don't like melee combat then it might not be the title for you - there is simply little of no choice when it comes to ranged weapons, apart from the gun that is used to stun enemies rather than deal damage.

    The plot is okay for this kind of a game, the boss fights are not overly demanding which is good, so if you are a Souls veteran it won't be that hard for you.    … Expand
  27. AndrewHord
    May 29, 2020
    10
    It is one of the best games ever!Seriously,i really sympathize with people ,who has no PS just to play this game.I have no words to describe how great it is. It was also my first Souls-universe game,which without any doubts ,made me interested in this universe.So,there are huge number of great reviews ,where people told you about all advantages of playing it! If you are doubting aboutIt is one of the best games ever!Seriously,i really sympathize with people ,who has no PS just to play this game.I have no words to describe how great it is. It was also my first Souls-universe game,which without any doubts ,made me interested in this universe.So,there are huge number of great reviews ,where people told you about all advantages of playing it! If you are doubting about purchase of it, you have to forget about that and buy it asap!This grim and macabre world will definitely attract your attention.… Expand
  28. 102721244102836
    Dec 30, 2022
    10
    Best Game ;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;
  29. Jejo1219
    Oct 25, 2020
    10
    An absolute masterpiece. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE read up on the lore. I beg of you all, the lore is by far the most fascinating aspect of the game in my opinion. Many complete the game And completely skip over the lore but I promise you there is so much more lore in this game than you can even imagine. Watch VaatiVidya’s lore video on Bloodborne and i guarantee your mind will be blown away byAn absolute masterpiece. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE read up on the lore. I beg of you all, the lore is by far the most fascinating aspect of the game in my opinion. Many complete the game And completely skip over the lore but I promise you there is so much more lore in this game than you can even imagine. Watch VaatiVidya’s lore video on Bloodborne and i guarantee your mind will be blown away by just how in depth the world of Bloodborne is. The creators of this game put so much effort into making such a beautiful work of art, it would be a shame if you played through the game and missed out on the rich story behind this masterpiece. Im saying this because most of whom I know played through this game and had no idea what was going on so please i encourage you all to read up on the lore or watch videos on it. Good hunting hunters:).… Expand
  30. GVB
    Dec 21, 2022
    10
    Attack, attack, roll, roll, die. Then talk to an NPC and feel sad and loose your mind and then cry. That's Bloodborne. A perfect gothic tale.
  31. VictorRomero
    Dec 28, 2022
    10
    One of the best games in the Playstation 4. You can easly acchive 100 hours in this game with friends and not see the time running.
  32. TeaFan556
    Jan 7, 2022
    8
    [RU]
    Отличная игра, в которую хочется переигрывать! Много интересных босов, захватывающая атмосфера и идеально отточенный геймплей. Из минусов естественно скрытый сюжет, о котором хочется узнать больше (и не через описание предметов), ну и немного технических проблем, которые игрок использует в свою же пользу, что немного ламает игру    [RU]
    Отличная игра, в которую хочется переигрывать! Много интересных босов, захватывающая атмосфера и идеально отточенный геймплей. Из минусов естественно скрытый сюжет, о котором хочется узнать больше (и не через описание предметов), ну и немного технических проблем, которые игрок использует в свою же пользу, что немного ламает игру
  33. Azeemo99
    Mar 5, 2023
    5
    I have nothing to say except: Bad Dark Souls. It has the worst healing system I've ever seen in a video game. What is the point of farming healing potions from enemies? All that happens is you waste a ton of time after dying to a boss in order to get enough heal to last a few seconds with them again. And then the process repeats.
  34. Retroplayer1987
    Oct 12, 2021
    10
    Wonderful and perfect game made from Miyazaki and Fromsoftware( Sony just pay this game but was not their idea, sony just can make ''movies'' and games with a poor gameplay)
    So this perfect goldpiece borned from the Mastermind Miyazaki is the reason you must buy a P4 , forget Horizon , The last of us and that of poor rookie and casuals games... just focus in this masterpiece please.    Wonderful and perfect game made from Miyazaki and Fromsoftware( Sony just pay this game but was not their idea, sony just can make ''movies'' and games with a poor gameplay)
    So this perfect goldpiece borned from the Mastermind Miyazaki is the reason you must buy a P4 , forget Horizon , The last of us and that of poor rookie and casuals games... just focus in this masterpiece please.
    Amazing level design, enemies and the idea that came from Lovecraft stories and monster blew my mind.    … Expand
  35. Implicy
    Feb 20, 2023
    10
    El mejor juego de la familia junto a Dark Souls 1.

    PD: Parche para 60FPS en PS5 porfavor.
  36. Mongojuice
    May 22, 2022
    10
    Dripping in atmosphere and ruthlessly unforgiving. In my opinion this game is the peak of the souls franchise so far.
  37. Redraptor456
    Dec 14, 2022
    10
    Upon playing FromSoftwares gothic horror masterpiece, Bloodborne, it is immediately apparent that the game is the very definition of a passion project.

    I don't think I have ever seen a game with a world as detailed and meticulously crafted as Bloodborne. The games environments are as nightmarish as they are beautiful and captivating to explore. The game's cities take heavy inspiration    Upon playing FromSoftwares gothic horror masterpiece, Bloodborne, it is immediately apparent that the game is the very definition of a passion project.

    I don't think I have ever seen a game with a world as detailed and meticulously crafted as Bloodborne. The games environments are as nightmarish as they are beautiful and captivating to explore. The game's cities take heavy inspiration from English Victorian era architecture and it shows. Almost every area in the game is remarkably immersive thanks in part to the stunning art design, and bone chilling sound design.

    The horrifying sounds of Bloodborne are wrought with disturbing bloodcurdling screams, the menacing growls of werewolfs, and the howls of grotesque beasts. This type of sound design is present in nearly every area, and this, combined with the aforementioned ghoulish architecture, has the effect of making the player constantly tense and on edge in nearly every area.

    The game's story and dialogue as well as the art design for the characters in the first half of the game also take heavy influence from the works great Victorian horror authors such as Bram Stoker, and Edgar Allan Poe. In the second half, the game becomes much more similar to an H. P. Lovecraft story, with numerous cosmic horror themed imagery and storytelling. This unique style gives the game a sense of personality and identity not present within most games in Bloodborne's genre. It also makes the game feel fresh and distinct from other, more traditional fantasy RPGs.

    However, if Bloodborne was all style and no substance it would not be considered a masterpiece. Luckily, Bloodborne's gameplay systems are every bit as masterful as it's art and world design.

    Bloodborne's level design is some of the best in the gaming industry (typical of FromSoftware), with numerous shortcuts, optional paths, and even whole optional areas that greatly reward exploration on the player's part. The varied enemy design and layouts throughout the levels is also top notch. Every area in Bloodborne has it's own unique enemies with movesets completely different from enemies in previous areas. This helps keep players engaged with the game as they uncover new regions.

    The combat system of Bloodborne is another one of the games major strengths. The main unique feature of Bloodborne's combat system that distinguishes it from FromSoftware's other soulsborne games is it's "trick weapon" system. Every weapon in Bloodborne has the ability to transform into an entirely different weapon at will with a completely different moveset from the base weapon. This allows the player to exucute a great variety of combo attacks with there weapon, through switching back and forth between the weapon's two forms.

    When this system is combined with the fact that every weapon in Bloodborne has a moveset totally unique from any other weapon in the game, and you get a combat system with an immense amount of replayability. It is incredibly fun to test out different weapons on repeat playthroughs and this is one of the main reasons why the game has maintained a consistent playerbase for so many years since it's release.

    Another unique feature of Bloodborne's combat system is how thoroughly it rewards aggression. Bloodborne features a "rally" system which allows the player to gain a portion of health back if struck by an enemy through attacking the enemy in return. Morover, the dodge roll of the Soulsborne games has been replaced with a quickstep dodge with more invincibility frames, encouraging players to dodge into their enemies aggressively. In addition, the shields of the Dark Souls games have been replaced with guns which, when shot at an enemy right before they attack, can stun them, giving the player the opportunity to counter with a high damaging strike known as a "visceral attack". All of these combat features reward an aggressive, in your face playstyle which makes the combat of Bloodborne an endless adrenaline rush.

    The player's knowledge and skill with this combat system is also rigorously tested by Bloodborne's many challenging and creatively designed boss battles. The boss roster of Bloodborne (especially in the highly acclaimed Old Hunters DLC) is phenomenal. Bosses such as Gherman the First Hunter, Ebrietas Daughter of the Cosmos, Father Gascoigne, Ludwig the Holy Blade, Lady Maria, and Orphan of Kos are all some of the greatest bosses I have ever fought. Many of them boast an outstanding combination of stunningly grotesque art design, great dialogue, deeply tragic lore, and challenging attack patterns that reward the aggressive playstyle Bloodborne attempts to cultivate within it's players. Despite how ferocious, monstrous, and aggressive some of the bosses can be, players must learn to overcome their fear and become just as aggressive and ruthless as the bosses if they wish to slay them.

    Overall, Bloodborne is without a dubt in my mind one of the greatest games I have ever played.    … Expand
  38. aczinoepc
    Dec 18, 2022
    9
    REAL SCORE 9.5. The best souls game IMO. The game is amazing, a MUST for all the From Software type of game fans. Its setting is the best thing of the game, it keeps you inmersed in all the scenarios and it has very unique sections. The gameplay is the perfect gameplay for me, an agressive one, without waiting fot the enemy to do something. Only attack and dodge, but with the enoughREAL SCORE 9.5. The best souls game IMO. The game is amazing, a MUST for all the From Software type of game fans. Its setting is the best thing of the game, it keeps you inmersed in all the scenarios and it has very unique sections. The gameplay is the perfect gameplay for me, an agressive one, without waiting fot the enemy to do something. Only attack and dodge, but with the enough mechanics to do it smartly.

    One of the best games in the PS4 era.    … Expand
  39. MeAndMyGamertag
    Dec 26, 2022
    10
    Just a pure masterpiece! It has it's problems sure... but the world and combat are so goddamn incredible that it clears any issues the game may have.
  40. Lord-Igor
    Dec 31, 2022
    10
    Bloodborne was an incredible comeback from Dark Souls 2, everything in this game is perfect the story of the hunters and beasts that were once human, the unique weapons, and the amazing line up of bosses. Also the atmosphere in this game is great, Central Yharnam really feels like a town plagued by the effects of the church. You can really see the pain of suffering of everything in thisBloodborne was an incredible comeback from Dark Souls 2, everything in this game is perfect the story of the hunters and beasts that were once human, the unique weapons, and the amazing line up of bosses. Also the atmosphere in this game is great, Central Yharnam really feels like a town plagued by the effects of the church. You can really see the pain of suffering of everything in this game just by observing. i really hope we get a bloodborne remaster or bloodborne 2. i think Bloodborne is the only PlayStation exclusive i think everybody that owns a PlayStation should play. The Last Of Us is great and so is god of war and uncharted but this game go's above and beyond great, this is game is a flawless masterpiece.… Expand
  41. Joe2539
    Jan 2, 2023
    10
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  42. AWilletts
    Jan 3, 2023
    10
    This is Scorsese making Raging Bull or Van Gogh painting a self portrait. This is a master of their craft at their peak form making the best the medium has to offer. From the level design, soundtrack, art direction and combat, the game is perfection start to finish and that doesn’t even begin to touch in the quality of the bosses and the lore in the DLC. This is required playing for anyThis is Scorsese making Raging Bull or Van Gogh painting a self portrait. This is a master of their craft at their peak form making the best the medium has to offer. From the level design, soundtrack, art direction and combat, the game is perfection start to finish and that doesn’t even begin to touch in the quality of the bosses and the lore in the DLC. This is required playing for any video game fan.… Expand
  43. captainkane
    Jun 28, 2017
    4
    Bloodborne is an unimaginative, technical mess. From Software keeps rehashing the same ideas without fixing chronic problems that plague every Souls game. In this case, BB strips out all the great elements of Souls while leaving all the performance issues and bugs in place. It’s everything bad about the series crammed into one package.

    BB is not optimized. It performs poorly and looks    Bloodborne is an unimaginative, technical mess. From Software keeps rehashing the same ideas without fixing chronic problems that plague every Souls game. In this case, BB strips out all the great elements of Souls while leaving all the performance issues and bugs in place. It’s everything bad about the series crammed into one package.

    BB is not optimized. It performs poorly and looks merely average. Muddled textures, poor animations, and abysmal frame rates are just some of the problems. Adjusting the camera generates nausea inducing blur. The targeting feature is as glitchy and frustrating as ever. BB is the only game that’s crashed on my new PS4 Pro. From is nearly incapable of developing well optimized games. BB might have been passable on the PS3, but not on a powerhouse like the PS4. Frames are capped at 30fps and constantly drop into the teens. There are plenty of nextgen games that look slicker and run smoother.

    Lengthy load times degrade the experience further. BB reloads the entire game world after each death. According to From, this “reset” is necessary to completely flush system memory. Unfortunately, players will die a lot, so lengthy load screens are a major annoyance. Players endure two loads screens just to manage inventory. Players must transport to a specific location, enter a house, and access a chest to grab stored items. Then they have to transport back out all the while enduring loading screens each time they transport. Instead of simply accessing items, players are forced to waste minutes performing mundane tasks. This same process must be repeated to level up, buy items, and upgrade weapons.

    This probably explains BB’s terrible performance. Most assets are front loaded instead of being rendered as players traverse the world. So the engine renders unneeded assets at once creating a massive workload. There’s speculation From chose this route because BB couldn’t be optimized in time for launch, so it took the least time consuming approach. It ended up being inefficient and annoying.

    Combat is horrid. Players can’t block, so they must dodge and parry. But environments are either narrow littered alleys, or moderately-sized littered arenas. They don’t mesh with BB’s mechanics. Dodging is ineffective if players are banging against walls or tripping over debris. The janky targeting system further hinders combat because the camera cannot pass thru objects. It positions itself behind walls, barrels, and up enemies’ butts (no joke). Some bosses are maddeningly difficult unless players master parrying. It’s a high risk, high reward move which requires precise timing and moveset memorization. It’s so difficult, many Souls players don’t master it which makes certain fights move difficult than they should be.

    Combat suffers from clipping, poor detection, and animation glitches. Enemies attack thru walls and other impassable obstructions. Enemies continually attack players even if they lie stunned on the ground. Low frames and janky hit boxes foil precise combat. BB is full of cheap shots.

    BB forces players to spend exorbitant amounts of time farming for basic necessities. Instead of replaying bosses to learn patterns, players must farm the items needed to master difficult battles. If a boss kicks someone’s tail again and again, they will have to farm again and again.

    All the best gear and “magic” items are buried in the last third of the game. Players will need to be level 80+ to get them. Some items require an insane amount of farming to procure. This baffling design decision hampers build variety. And most of the magic gear is useless and prohibitively expensive to use anyway.

    As usual, online play is underwhelming and geared towards Souls tryhards. Lag, low player population, and one-sided invasions afflict BB just like every Souls game. From pushes multiplayer hard despite the low demand for it. The co-op aspect of BB is the worst all of Souls games.

    Gameplay-wise, BB is a big leap back from the maligned Dark Souls 2. BB strips out story, magic, blocking, hybrid builds, and weapons diversity. To compensate, From throws in underpowered guns which are only useful in a few instances. Guns can be used to parry, but that’s so dang difficult many players don’t bother. Players are left with unsatisfactory character progression, uninteresting enemies, zero build variety, and a so-so story. Replay value is low comparatively. So I don’t understand why it’s loved so much when DS2 exceeds BB in every meaningful way.

    Bloodborne is derivative and unpolished. The only positive thing I can say: It works. The series is CODesque because From pushes the same product with only slight variations. Replacing shields with guns doesn’t make it a novel series. For PC gamers, I recommend Dark Souls 2: Scholar of the First Sin instead. From fixed annoyances in the original DS2 while boosting performance and visuals. Plus, 60fps!    … Expand
  44. notlaw
    Apr 7, 2015
    7
    Wow what a total over hype of a game, I mean lets be honest bloodborne is a just a re-skin of dark souls minus alot of things that made dark souls great. Its not a bad game i just dont see how people are making out like its a masterpiece revolutionary lol, they took the same games they've made previous gave it a pretty new setting changed up the combat and took away basically everythingWow what a total over hype of a game, I mean lets be honest bloodborne is a just a re-skin of dark souls minus alot of things that made dark souls great. Its not a bad game i just dont see how people are making out like its a masterpiece revolutionary lol, they took the same games they've made previous gave it a pretty new setting changed up the combat and took away basically everything else what geniuses haha.… Expand
  45. Turbodowg
    Apr 27, 2015
    10
    Bloodborne is what the PS4 needed. A true AAA exclusive and Bloodborne more than delivers on its AAA status.

    Set to a Gothic background, Bloodborne is a hardcore action RPG which punishes players harshly for their mistakes. But do not be put off by this, dying is part of the game, as is choosing when to return to the hub world to spend in game currency on upgrades which is collected    Bloodborne is what the PS4 needed. A true AAA exclusive and Bloodborne more than delivers on its AAA status.

    Set to a Gothic background, Bloodborne is a hardcore action RPG which punishes players harshly for their mistakes. But do not be put off by this, dying is part of the game, as is choosing when to return to the hub world to spend in game currency on upgrades which is collected through killing enemies.

    Combat is brutal and satisfying. The graphics are stunning and the many beasts you encounter are wonderfully grotesque. The game is addictive with that one more go feel before going to bed at 3am on a work night. The game has a lot of depth and a lot to master, newbies may find it difficult at first but anyone can progress with a bit of effort.

    I highly recommend this game to anyone who owns a PS4. Also the latest patch has fixed the loading times which people have previously pointed out as a negative.    … Expand
  46. alasdair333
    Apr 4, 2015
    7
    Having never played Dark souls but everyone I know raving about it. I decided to give Bloodborne a shot. As expected I've not made it very far but already there are a couple of things that are annoying even at this early stage of the game.

    1) Loading screen: When I die (alot) I'm greeted with the loading screen, and it lasts longer than the bits inbetween so 90% of my experience so far    Having never played Dark souls but everyone I know raving about it. I decided to give Bloodborne a shot. As expected I've not made it very far but already there are a couple of things that are annoying even at this early stage of the game.

    1) Loading screen: When I die (alot) I'm greeted with the loading screen, and it lasts longer than the bits inbetween so 90% of my experience so far is a black screen with the "Bloodborne" text and what feels like an eternity. Oh look all the enemies have respawned yay! ... dead.

    2) Collision Detection: I was fighting a big dude and ran off to hide around a corner. Suddenly his axe bent the laws of physics and passed through the building like it wasn't there hitting me and the boxes. Oh look dead again. Back to complaint #1

    it maybe the case that I've just started my adventure into this style of game and I'll eventually get used to these annoyances.
    I've read they are looking into the loading times too, so hopefully they are cut dramatically soon.

    The atmosphere is great though, and apart from having no idea what buttons do what. Hopefully I'll begin to really enjoy it.    … Expand
  47. agent13
    Jun 2, 2017
    0
    a total waste of money, one of the most over rated games ever no story, no gameplay creepy graphics it's so damn hard that makes you hit your head into wall. after facing the first boss i ejected the disk and sold it to someone else that they i found out i should never trust critics
  48. sonyshillbot
    Apr 14, 2015
    10
    This is quite possibly the best game of all time. Don't be fooled, it is difficult, but you won't be disappointed or frustrated. There is absolutely no reason not to purchase this game. And, it is made possible only with the power of the PS4!
  49. gfunk0311
    Apr 15, 2015
    5
    Bought this game due to the amazing reviews it got all across the board. I went into this not previously playing any of the souls games so I wasnt sure what to expect. I have stopped playing this game entirely only 2 days in. I cannot keep wasting my hours away playing the same damn enemies over and over and over and over again. There comes a point where it becomes more painful thanBought this game due to the amazing reviews it got all across the board. I went into this not previously playing any of the souls games so I wasnt sure what to expect. I have stopped playing this game entirely only 2 days in. I cannot keep wasting my hours away playing the same damn enemies over and over and over and over again. There comes a point where it becomes more painful than fun and thats when I turn the game off. I can understand a difficult game and can appreciate the grind it takes to level up, but this is way too much for even an avid video game player who is just new to the genre.… Expand
  50. ghitopia
    May 14, 2015
    5
    There is no reason to punish players to such an extent as in Bloodborne. It is mostly repetitive gameplay without much of a story line. Video games are meant for entertaining. This game arouses anger. Why do I have to level up 10 levels just to see a difference in my powers and defense? Why do I have to lose all my experiences every time I die? It doesn't take much to die either. No matterThere is no reason to punish players to such an extent as in Bloodborne. It is mostly repetitive gameplay without much of a story line. Video games are meant for entertaining. This game arouses anger. Why do I have to level up 10 levels just to see a difference in my powers and defense? Why do I have to lose all my experiences every time I die? It doesn't take much to die either. No matter how high of a level you get an enemy will kill you with 2-3 hits. It's so frustrating to play. Takes a lot of patience to play Bloodborne.… Expand
  51. Ozard
    Apr 3, 2015
    6
    Don't believe the hype. A slightly above average game which was only made to sell PS4s. Visually very nice but PvE is a repetitive hack'n'slash fest which quickly becomes tiresome, especially when you are facing the artificial difficulty of hunter NPCs and some bosses. Very limited variety of weapons and a bullet to the head only stuns you? Sometimes? Stupid. Yeah some of the bosses andDon't believe the hype. A slightly above average game which was only made to sell PS4s. Visually very nice but PvE is a repetitive hack'n'slash fest which quickly becomes tiresome, especially when you are facing the artificial difficulty of hunter NPCs and some bosses. Very limited variety of weapons and a bullet to the head only stuns you? Sometimes? Stupid. Yeah some of the bosses and areas are quite tough which is good but I stopped caring why I was slashing away at stuff pretty quickly. As for PvP it's just broken.Tthe little I saw of it doesn't make me think it will get much better either.
    Ignore these people on twitch who are obviously paid to hype up this game to the max. If you believe them, a useless new gesture is a quantum leap in the whole gaming experience. If you like slashing things to death over and over again then this is the game for you. But surely you've done that already.    … Expand
  52. Dukery
    Jan 13, 2017
    0
    When you play a game you want to be entertained. You want to have a good time and feel good. This crap on the other hand does everything to bring you the exact opposite. When dying on a boss (they are ridiculously difficult) you not only have to walk a long time to get to them again. No. You are standing there without the items needet to defeat them. So every new try you first have to farmWhen you play a game you want to be entertained. You want to have a good time and feel good. This crap on the other hand does everything to bring you the exact opposite. When dying on a boss (they are ridiculously difficult) you not only have to walk a long time to get to them again. No. You are standing there without the items needet to defeat them. So every new try you first have to farm the items. Again and again. This is punishment of the highest level. Can not recommend this game game to anyone but masochists.… Expand
  53. mmrventricle
    Mar 24, 2015
    8
    This is a complete Dark Souls rip off. It's very fun and look amazing but I don't care!
    And this is why you should never believe in a Metacritic user.
  54. RealMuthaF
    Jan 20, 2018
    1
    Since I've lost the original fairly extensive text for some reason, I'll keep it brief this time.

    Before Bloodborne I played only Demon's Souls and I thought it was garbage. Bloodborne came out like 7 years later and it still stucks in the same departments - bad early PS3-era graphics (Not improved since Demon's Souls!), zero plot whatsoever, boring combat system (hit with one button    Since I've lost the original fairly extensive text for some reason, I'll keep it brief this time.

    Before Bloodborne I played only Demon's Souls and I thought it was garbage. Bloodborne came out like 7 years later and it still stucks in the same departments - bad early PS3-era graphics (Not improved since Demon's Souls!), zero plot whatsoever, boring combat system (hit with one button and roll with another), and artificially inflated difficulty (Enemies have much health and damage, you don't. That's the whole "challenge".).

    I sincerely don't get when other annual franchises like Call of Duty and Assassin's Creed get (rightfully) criticized for being the same game over and over again, whereas this mucus gets a pass.    … Expand
  55. Broyax
    Mar 15, 2017
    0
    Voici donc la suite de la série des souls (qui soûlent) ! et dorénavant nous aurons les Bouseborne qui cassent les burnes. C'est à peu près la même chose avec quelques petites différences : le personnage contrôlé est agile désormais et répond docilement aux ordres même si après 3 esquives seulement, il est déjà fatigué ! les monstres eux ne sont jamais fatigués... en plus de réapparâitreVoici donc la suite de la série des souls (qui soûlent) ! et dorénavant nous aurons les Bouseborne qui cassent les burnes. C'est à peu près la même chose avec quelques petites différences : le personnage contrôlé est agile désormais et répond docilement aux ordres même si après 3 esquives seulement, il est déjà fatigué ! les monstres eux ne sont jamais fatigués... en plus de réapparâitre sans arrêt. L'ajout d'une arme à feu dans une main tandis que l'autre tient le coupe-coupe standard est une bonne idée pour sonner les ennemis à défaut de les tuer vraiment.

    Enfin, les décors font penser à l'époque du 19ème siècle anglais mais ici uniformément gris et délabrés, tarabiscotés et sinistres. D'un goût assez douteux et répétitif (presque aussi répétitif que peut l'être le 'gameplay'), tortueux et sinueux, ces décors ont malgré tout leur touche personnelle. La technique est en sensible progrès depuis les derniers souls sans être extraordinaire pour autant : il faut dire que tous ces environnements sombres constituent un parfait cache-misère.

    Mais revenons au jeu en lui-même : assurément plus jouable que les Souls si on fait abstraction de la caméra qui soûle (on revient de loin et ce n'est qu'un TPS d'amateurs après tout) il est tout aussi punitif et complètement à l'ouest dans sa gestion de la difficulté : un pauvre monstre peut enlever la moitié de votre barre de vie d'un seul coup et dans ce "jeu" où l'on passe sa vie à mourir, les temps de chargement scandaleusement longs achèvent de vriller les nerfs bien comme il faut.

    C'est fait exprès évidemment ! parce qu'il y a une demande masochiste d'une population blasée et désoeuvrée qui viendra rouler inévitablement des mécaniques à son premier 'boss' tué au bout de la nième tentative... et cela malgré toutes les larmes pour y parvenir. Car on recommence, on recommence, on recommence... jusqu'au par coeur ! c'en est risible et désopilant. Navrant également. Jeunes joueurs aigris , j'ai grande pitié de vous, vous qui ne savez plus apprécier le jeu pour ce qu'il est : un jeu tout simplement.

    Or ce Bloodbored n'en est pas un ! c'est juste un délire de **** groupes dont les besoins sont d'ordre psychiatrique. Continuez donc à limer le Bloodburne jusqu'à plus soif et jusqu'au prochain craquage mais attention à la télé, ce n'est pas sa faute !    … Expand
  56. advidgamer
    Mar 15, 2018
    0
    got it free on ps plus. terrible game design. loading screens take forever. game help/tips are scattered around the environment and you have to find them to by running around to know how to play.
  57. joaopontesvaz
    May 11, 2015
    7
    Graphics: 7.8 Sound: 8.5 Gameplay: 6.5 Fun/Story: 7.0

    Perhaps the most difficult review i do. First, i´m not a huge fan of this type of game (Action RPG) but my favorite game is a Action RPG (Ocarina of Time). So, that should´t be an apology. Second, the graphics... I read in the most sites they are fantastic. And i don´t see it like that. I see a really nice artwork with many technical    Graphics: 7.8 Sound: 8.5 Gameplay: 6.5 Fun/Story: 7.0

    Perhaps the most difficult review i do. First, i´m not a huge fan of this type of game (Action RPG) but my favorite game is a Action RPG (Ocarina of Time). So, that should´t be an apology. Second, the graphics... I read in the most sites they are fantastic. And i don´t see it like that. I see a really nice artwork with many technical failures (unstable framerate, colision problems and some blurry textures with low resolution). Third and the most important: gameplay. I like difficult games but i don´t like stupid difficulty such as far and far save points and must restart an entire part of the game. Honestly, this game has lack of lanterns (save points) taken into account the number of times we die. And to worsen the situation the loading times are long too. So this game is about repetition of dies and nothing bad about that but it carries the same time of wait and playing again and again some areas. The best way to describe the feeling of playing it is: the half time i play it i like, the other half i hate.    … Expand
  58. Silentprotagoni
    Apr 10, 2015
    7
    Bloodborne has a lot of issues. Like the 2,7gb day one patch or the ridiculous long loading times. The game is frustrating but not realy challenging..For example you need for bosses 3-5 tries..thats pretty normal for most of the games, but since the checkpoints in this game are pretty rare you have to take a really long way to reach the boss. This isnt even hard most enemys are pretty slowBloodborne has a lot of issues. Like the 2,7gb day one patch or the ridiculous long loading times. The game is frustrating but not realy challenging..For example you need for bosses 3-5 tries..thats pretty normal for most of the games, but since the checkpoints in this game are pretty rare you have to take a really long way to reach the boss. This isnt even hard most enemys are pretty slow and you can walk around them without any effort, but paired with long loading times its very annoying. It doesnt make the game more challenging...it makes it more frustrating. You dont realy have the feeling of being challenged by the game, it feels like you get stopped by the game. But then again, its such an intresting game..It looks so beautiful..and I dont talk about next gen graphics..no thats realy not the case...I talk about dark fantasy athmosphere and beautiful gothic buildings.
    The gameplay is well...a taste thing...Its different from the souls games and since there is no shield it loses some diversity. However the fighting style is stil nice and weapon transformation allow you to make devastating combos.

    TLDR;:The game is nice...but it has issues.. solid 7    … Expand
  59. WaffleFox
    Jun 4, 2015
    6
    I've played all the Souls games before this one. However I'm an offline gamer, please keep that in mind, I only play the games in offline mode. Bloodborne is much like the previous games. Create a character, grind a bit, die, and repeat. I was not very pleased with this game though. The previous games in the series were more about strategy. Should I block this type of enemy? MaybeI've played all the Souls games before this one. However I'm an offline gamer, please keep that in mind, I only play the games in offline mode. Bloodborne is much like the previous games. Create a character, grind a bit, die, and repeat. I was not very pleased with this game though. The previous games in the series were more about strategy. Should I block this type of enemy? Maybe cast a damaging spell? Perhaps a heavy weapon would be better. Bloodborne strips away most of the strategy that I enjoyed.

    Now in this game you have a gun in one hand and a melee weapon in the other. These are basically the only weapons you will have and the selection of weapons in the game is quite limited. Despite lacking a wide selection of weapons, your character is more nimble in this game. Making this game more about speedy combat.

    The gun is useful for stunning enemies if fired at the correct moment, such as an enemy lifting their blade to swing. Hitting them at the right moment causes them to become stunned and vulnerable. This is basically the only thing the gun is good for, as it does very little damage. What makes things worse is about half the enemies cannot be stunned in this manner.

    The melee weapon is pretty cool in this game though. Each weapon can switch modes. Usually they switch between one handed and two handed modes to give a little variety. This gives the options of quicker yet weaker attacks or slower yet stronger attacks.

    Spells are non existent, at least for the player. Enemies are still able to cast spells at you from a distance while you cannot. Instead you must attack them head on, trying to dodge their spells and hoping that you don't get hit. Being unable to cast spells gets rid of the ranged strategy. (even though you have a gun the bullets don't travel far at all)

    Shields have been removed from the game except for a wooden shield. However this shield is useless and should never be used. Strangely enough, enemies are still able to use shields. But for the most part it's just as useless for them. Lack of shields removes a defensive strategy from the game.

    Bosses are interesting in design but that's all. Combat with them is basically the same. A giant lumbering monstrosity that never stops swinging, all because you have to be near them to inflict damage.

    Controls are just as bad as all the other souls games. Push a button to dodge or attack, it's going to take half a second before your character actually begins the animation. Doesn't sound bad but when timing is strict, this just ruins it.

    Graphics are actually quite nice. The game looks beautiful and it's obvious there was more attention to the scenery than anything else.

    Hit boxes are still an issue. You can be behind an enemy when they swing forward and you'll get knocked on your back. Or even roll to the side of a downward hammer swing, only to be flattened onto the ground by nothing.

    Story is pretty much non existent, very much like the previous games. Pretty much the same story too. Everyone's got some curse or disease and now they hurt people for whatever reason. Kill them and stuff.

    Overall the game is just meh to me. Clunky controls, broken hit boxes, limited strategy are things that ruin it for me. Killing things is satisfying and the game looks wonderful. Difficulty is close to the same as the previous games. Challenging, but for the wrong reasons.

    Also, I have beaten this game so I didn't just play this for 5 minutes and stop.    … Expand
  60. EscapetoGame
    May 23, 2015
    6
    Very controversial to give bloodborne a bad rating but while I find the game to be quite well designed in terms of enemies and level design, it's in its gameplay where it just did too much to take me out of the experience without doing enough with its story and content to keep me involved. The best thing about it is some epic boss fights but the stuff inbetween don't feel purposeful.Very controversial to give bloodborne a bad rating but while I find the game to be quite well designed in terms of enemies and level design, it's in its gameplay where it just did too much to take me out of the experience without doing enough with its story and content to keep me involved. The best thing about it is some epic boss fights but the stuff inbetween don't feel purposeful.
    Having to kill the same enemies over and over again is a good recipe for those who like a "learning through repetition" game but for someone who looks for much more variation and story, it fails and becomes a repetitive bore. I finished this game hoping each step of the way would bring something new and different but was disappointed at having been left feeling empty and just glad it's over.    … Expand
  61. NinjaLandGameYT
    Jul 23, 2015
    10
    Bloodborne - Themed Upgrade to Souls series

    + A variety of old and new horror themes and interesting enviorments + Intense action game play + Interesting environments with plenty of surprises + Ominously interesting boss design + Randomly generated dungeons + Great multi-player action, and PVP - Lack of much game changes upon New game + - Steep learning curve for newcomers -    Bloodborne - Themed Upgrade to Souls series

    + A variety of old and new horror themes and interesting enviorments
    + Intense action game play
    + Interesting environments with plenty of surprises
    + Ominously interesting boss design
    + Randomly generated dungeons
    + Great multi-player action, and PVP

    - Lack of much game changes upon New game +
    - Steep learning curve for newcomers
    - Game-play systems also have learning curve

    Overall - The games horror sci fi themes combined with the intense game-play and exploration provide many hours, around 40 - 80 of great game-play. Intense and amazing moments with bosses and friends is to be had. After the game is completed, progression slows down and not much new happens, other then PVP, which is still not optimized.    … Expand
  62. allwititnow
    Jul 29, 2015
    10
    Wat a great game Sony was real smart fronting the money to publish a new ip.i think it's way better than dark souls although the games r similar in some aspects. I'm looking forward to some dlc. Graphically the game is gorgeous. The style is like no other game n enemies look awesome. The bosses r huge n the battles r epic. The game is difficult wen u start the game bit if u keep goin bak 2Wat a great game Sony was real smart fronting the money to publish a new ip.i think it's way better than dark souls although the games r similar in some aspects. I'm looking forward to some dlc. Graphically the game is gorgeous. The style is like no other game n enemies look awesome. The bosses r huge n the battles r epic. The game is difficult wen u start the game bit if u keep goin bak 2 base n repeat the 1st couple of levels n take the time to level up before u progress further the game will b a bit easier n more enjoyable. Trust me take a few hours n level up its worth it… Expand
  63. LatentPotential
    Dec 17, 2015
    4
    Like plaything the same scene over and over and over and over and over and over again? While other games sit around waiting to be played. Good. This is for you. Like over hyped games that are actually turds? This is for you. Like less than 60 FPS? This is for you. Like false difficultly (actually piss poor controls, bad frames, and wonky mechanics)? This is for you.

    I bought the lies    Like plaything the same scene over and over and over and over and over and over again? While other games sit around waiting to be played. Good. This is for you. Like over hyped games that are actually turds? This is for you. Like less than 60 FPS? This is for you. Like false difficultly (actually piss poor controls, bad frames, and wonky mechanics)? This is for you.

    I bought the lies that BB was a faster paced, smoother game than DS2. Lies. Just as big of a turd. Slow. Wonky. Piss frame rate. Wanker controls and the "enjoyment" of playing the same scenes over and over again.    … Expand
  64. TheMarine316
    Mar 24, 2015
    8
    I find it laughably pathetic that a game that hasn't even been out for 2 hours yet can already have over 260 reviews not to mention over 30 perfect scores, so you mean to tell me people already beat the game in 2 hours that they experienced the whole game and gave it a 10, well I haven't played it yet but i'm gonna do what everyone else seems to be doing and that's just slapping anyI find it laughably pathetic that a game that hasn't even been out for 2 hours yet can already have over 260 reviews not to mention over 30 perfect scores, so you mean to tell me people already beat the game in 2 hours that they experienced the whole game and gave it a 10, well I haven't played it yet but i'm gonna do what everyone else seems to be doing and that's just slapping any random score on this thing, i'm gonna subtract points for annoying fanboys however....… Expand
  65. uglyNobody
    Apr 8, 2015
    6
    After checking metacritic for reviews for so long now, I finally decided to become a part of the community as well and to serve with honest and maybe good reviews.

    Bloodborne is the first game to review for me and I strongly felt the need to do so. I can just describe how I felt over the journey of 9-10 days after purchasing this game. First I got to say I never really played any    After checking metacritic for reviews for so long now, I finally decided to become a part of the community as well and to serve with honest and maybe good reviews.

    Bloodborne is the first game to review for me and I strongly felt the need to do so.

    I can just describe how I felt over the journey of 9-10 days after purchasing this game.
    First I got to say I never really played any game of From, I just had a litte session of Demon Souls but not enough to have a real opinion since that is ages ago also. I am not an excessive gamer playing for hours and hours in one session - I play occasionally when I got the time.

    When I started Bloodborne I was hooked - it was just fun to progress through this dark, gloomy and brutal looking environment while learning the game's mechanics the hard way - trail and error. I got the first boss and was eager to proceed and excited what comes next - fine so far. Then I realized I got to grind the games currency by clearing the same streets and hallways again and a again - still fine because it was fun to improve my fighting skills while gathering the points to improve my toon and his stuff.
    This system worked until the first boss of the second "chapter" of the game - the Hemwick Witches - I got to quit after two tries because I had personal matters to attend to and then I had an odd feeling or better said - the lack of a feeling. My desire to continue was simply gone, because I realized the next morning I rather wanted to play another game I started before Bloodborne (Witcher 1, since 3 is incoming).

    What happened to me all of a sudden? I try to explain what it was.

    I realized I was playing a sneaky repetitive kind of game with beautiful optics. So the fever of love was gone and I realized what flaws this game has in my opinion. Which leads to the following pros and cons:

    pros:
    - fresh setting and beautiful design, you can see the love of the devs for optics here.
    - well crafted sound design fitting the scene
    - easy controls although many people give negative feedback here

    cons:
    - failed to keep me hooked, I do not feel the need to go on, maybe just to see how the later level and enemy designs are
    - limited tactics available, when you get it how do fight after some time, it becomes too easy and too repetitive even when trying to overcome hard mobs or bosses 6-7 times.
    - somehow useless itmes, maybe I did it wrong, but I never felt the need to use more than 1/3 of the items
    - NO REAL STORY, I made the mistake of reading a little spoiler. I was interested in the how and why but as you progress you never really get to know what the **** is going on

    conclusion:
    A beautiful looking game offering a solid 10-15 hours of enjoyable gameplay until the fire goes out.

    I do not feel guilty about spending the full price but I'd recommend to wait for an offsale if you
    really want to give it a shot.

    Cheers!    … Expand
  66. YoJiEx
    Nov 30, 2015
    10
    Bloodborne is very misleading. You see stellar reviews from both users and critics which is totally rare. This lead me to purchase the game (digitally) which i soon regretted....immensely. It’s not the difficulty that got me though...

    First of all, I've never played Dark Souls so have no background on the story. If you're not a fan of the series or familiar with the story you will    Bloodborne is very misleading. You see stellar reviews from both users and critics which is totally rare. This lead me to purchase the game (digitally) which i soon regretted....immensely. It’s not the difficulty that got me though...

    First of all, I've never played Dark Souls so have no background on the story. If you're not a fan of the series or familiar with the story you will have a lot to catch-up on through online channels. The good news is this game is mostly loved so there are fantastic communities that will help you.

    Difficulty: I'm not afraid of hard games at all (I grew up on Megaman and Ninja Gaiden, among others). The game is challenging and grindy but also sort of forgiving; you don't seem to lose items when you revive and progress (other than enemies) will mostly stay the same from where you died. It's a HARD game, not for casuals, so just be aware. I like challenging games so this wasn't an issue for me.

    What I disliked:

    As soon as I started the game up, I noticed that the graphics were dark mostly pretty, however, it was not graphically impressive to me; it seemed rather dark and much of the environment, while shiny and having a nice gothic feel, seemed more like a set than an impressive 9+ score modern gen game. This is the first game on PS4 that I’ve played that I felt like I was playing a previous generation ported game. The character’s clothes, for example, are totally static. They don’t seem to move or interact like I would expect. Part of this is that Japanese game design style but to me it just feels like corners were cut.

    The second huge issue that I noticed immediately was when I started walking and heard the horrible pit-pat-pit-pat sound of the footsteps. These are generic PS1 sounding footsteps... I thought maybe it was just a joke and I would stop hearing it however it wasn't and soon that pit-pat was driving me nuts. This game looks and sounds like a last generation Resident Evil game.

    The story: I initially didn't know what was going on despite reading all of the clues in the game. There is an assumption of knowledge about the game that I missed. After reading online and clicking on absolutely everything, I finally figured out the very basics and was able to get my weapons and move forward. I fought and killed the first enemy and laughed out loud at how horrible the physics of this game are. You have got to be kidding me with this game! The enemies all die exactly the same way and then collapse into a blobby heep; like the enemies have jello for bones.

    Despite these frustrations, I pushed on with the game and soon ran into the challenges that I had heard about; the enemies soon are very difficult but that is doable with patience and practice, however, the horrible game design, audio, confusing story, and just ridiculous physics would not allow me to enjoy this game.

    I feel like this game masks it's generic features with high difficulty and an inside-joke-like story that I somehow never could understand or get into. What is worse is that this game is defended so venomously by fans that I feel that others would agree but have been silenced online. Had I been able to read the above concerns, I would never have purchased this game. If you enjoy the game then I’m super glad for you and wish you the best but if the above items give you pause, please rent the game before dropping good money on it (especially digital copies which you can’t trade in).    … Expand
  67. sscott0829tw
    Apr 17, 2015
    9
    GAME OF THE YEAR!!
    Bloodborne has done so well in everything,
    nice story telling,challenging combat,badass enemy design,gorgeous map with old UK style buildings. Of course,people amateur gamer will hate this game because it is too hard. But it is a damn great game because it is difficult. makes you greedy on every moves,every dodge and attack. NPC and side missions are well made,lots    GAME OF THE YEAR!!
    Bloodborne has done so well in everything,
    nice story telling,challenging combat,badass enemy design,gorgeous map with old UK style buildings.
    Of course,people amateur gamer will hate this game because it is too hard.
    But it is a damn great game because it is difficult.
    makes you greedy on every moves,every dodge and attack.
    NPC and side missions are well made,lots of fun weapons to collect and use.
    I think Bloodborne is even better than dark souls 1 and 2.
    and I think it's the GOTY.    … Expand
  68. WizardVReaper
    Apr 10, 2015
    6
    Bloodborne is a beautiful looking game with great combat enemies and voice acting but difficulty i found to hard dying and having to start from the beginning becomes tedious and takes the shine off it after a while and it becomes more of a grind and more of a relief when finally defeating a boss, I put in a few hours into the game with little reward and thought i wish i had spent the timeBloodborne is a beautiful looking game with great combat enemies and voice acting but difficulty i found to hard dying and having to start from the beginning becomes tedious and takes the shine off it after a while and it becomes more of a grind and more of a relief when finally defeating a boss, I put in a few hours into the game with little reward and thought i wish i had spent the time in a game i really enjoy so if your free time is short i wouldnt recommend this game.… Expand
  69. roguecompanydev
    May 12, 2021
    0
    Absolute trash can of a game. Not only is it buggy 5 years later, but the aesthetic they try is very forced. Layout of the story is sloppy and the story itself really isn’t that good.
  70. Sky123
    Sep 8, 2017
    0
    WTF! No mini map or any difficulty alteration & Pure clueless trash. With ugly setting you have to start the game without any weapons and that's FOR REAL you have to die first to get them. Then test your patience to the limit with repetitive game play augmented with dull, slow & retarded combat.

    Based on the reviews i thought this game would be good but that is just a joke to punk every    WTF! No mini map or any difficulty alteration & Pure clueless trash. With ugly setting you have to start the game without any weapons and that's FOR REAL you have to die first to get them. Then test your patience to the limit with repetitive game play augmented with dull, slow & retarded combat.

    Based on the reviews i thought this game would be good but that is just a joke to punk every one.

    This junk is one of a kind and at a whole new level As this game is Boring, Clueless, Frustrating, No Purpose, No Story with Clunky Controls, Dated Graphics, Slow Combat And An Aimless Garbage. This is total waste of time and money.    … Expand
  71. S3R6i0
    Mar 27, 2015
    7
    I'm giving this game a 7 based on the assumption that you enjoy incredibly difficult games.

    I'll put it this way: If you're the spontaneous type and you like figuring out problems in the moment, this game is for you. Otherwise, STAY AWAY! This game uses death to punish you - I even think the long loading times are intentional for this purpose. Bloodborne encourages an aggressive    I'm giving this game a 7 based on the assumption that you enjoy incredibly difficult games.

    I'll put it this way: If you're the spontaneous type and you like figuring out problems in the moment, this game is for you. Otherwise, STAY AWAY! This game uses death to punish you - I even think the long loading times are intentional for this purpose. Bloodborne encourages an aggressive playstyle and forces you to pick up on the game quickly. The checkpoints are really distant from each other and very often you'll be bombarded with hoards of enemies, some armed with guns. If you're familiar with the Souls' series you most likely already know what you're getting yourself into. For newcomers, if you lack patience and difficult games this isn't for you.    … Expand
  72. cemyildirim33
    Mar 10, 2018
    0
    Don't be fooled by the positive reviews. This game is not for the majority of the gamers. Read this review keeping in mind that I'm absolutely neutral. Never played any Souls games before, and never tried Bloodborne until it went free on PS plus. I still can not recommend it although not having payed for it. I can say that the game is not difficult at all, it's just unnecessarily missingDon't be fooled by the positive reviews. This game is not for the majority of the gamers. Read this review keeping in mind that I'm absolutely neutral. Never played any Souls games before, and never tried Bloodborne until it went free on PS plus. I still can not recommend it although not having payed for it. I can say that the game is not difficult at all, it's just unnecessarily missing so many things that would make it loved by more people aside from the ''veterans''.

    - There is no save option. No matter how much you progress, when you die you'll start from the last ''Lantern'' you activated, which are extremely rare to find (I played for 10 hours and only found one)

    - When you die, you don't only start from the BEGINNING of that level, EVERY ENEMY you have slayed until that point will be respawned. ALL OF THEM. Making the game unnecessarily dragging. You will lose ALL your money, which are required even in order to level up. (You use the currency in order to increase your stats, which level you up)

    -There is no map, and the environment can be confusing because it's not a small area and you need to find some shortcuts because there are no saving in this game. Which is a pain because every area there are a TON of enemies. When you try to escape them, the other comes and they suddenly surround you.

    - If you say ''no problem, I like me a good challenge'' after reading the things I mentioned above, keep in mind that there is no incentive to keep playing the game. There is no story. You just wake up in a hospital-like building. And if you talk to some NPCs outside, you can learn that it's the night of the hunt (whatever the hell that means). That's all. I mean why would I waste my time playing this and starting all over and killing the same enemies again?

    + The only thing I liked about this game is the atmosphere. It's dark, it's gloomy, it's serious. Which suits my tastes. But too bad the other things ruin this game.

    Conclusion: If you still are not convinced after reading this, by all means go and try the game. But try it now while it's free with PS plus. Because the chances are you will not be one of those minority of people who likes this game. Do NOT pay for it even if it's on sale. I was about to do that but I would absolutely regret it if I had paid a dime for this one.    … Expand
  73. PC-Master-Race
    Mar 4, 2017
    0
    This game is almost unplayable, 25fps with fps drops, chromatic aberration, framepacing issues and INSANE loading times. On top of that, this game is the shortest and worst Souls game, it is also the easiest. BRAINDEAD blood vials system for easy mode healing, BRAINDEAD retaliation system to regain lost HP by spamming light attack over and over again, no strategy, no fun, just braindeadThis game is almost unplayable, 25fps with fps drops, chromatic aberration, framepacing issues and INSANE loading times. On top of that, this game is the shortest and worst Souls game, it is also the easiest. BRAINDEAD blood vials system for easy mode healing, BRAINDEAD retaliation system to regain lost HP by spamming light attack over and over again, no strategy, no fun, just braindead spam. Don't waste your money on this garbage game, pathetic.… Expand
  74. suhojjang1
    Apr 10, 2015
    7
    I know ima get hate for this but I personally think this game is very overrated and it doesnt deserve to get this high of a score. Yes the game is beautiful and it's another "souls" like game from software has created. But this game doesn't deserve this much love. Demon souls and Dark souls 1 do. They were never loved on their initial release. They started to get love after a year and aI know ima get hate for this but I personally think this game is very overrated and it doesnt deserve to get this high of a score. Yes the game is beautiful and it's another "souls" like game from software has created. But this game doesn't deserve this much love. Demon souls and Dark souls 1 do. They were never loved on their initial release. They started to get love after a year and a half of dark souls. Personally i hate the trick weapons. At first i was amazed like everyone who has seen it for the first time. But the lack of weapon disappointed me. Also you are not able to dual wield any more(which was my favorit thing about demon/dark souls. Using moonlight butterfly spea on left and moonlight sword on right). After about 50 matches online every opponent feel the same due to the lack of weapon. if they put in about 20 more weapons and some different options for the off hand it would half solve the problem. And i personally dont understand whythey didnt put a twin blade/dual wield sword. Am i the only one who think that could have been an obviouse weapon to put in the game? And also the lack of covenant really turned me off. What happend to all those fun covenant ;-; The game felt very incomplete for me. Compared to the other souls game. But on the other hand. I fricking love the story of this game. I found it really interesting.The atmosphere was on point. I was on the edge of my seat when i was playing this game anticipating an attack. I also like how this game is really fast pace. But i personally didnt feel that this game was challenging as the other souls game. But overall this game is wayy too overrated. I think that the older souls game deserve so much more love. I kinda got bored of this game already because the pvp just gets really boring compared to the other souls game. I just ordered scholar *-* and im going to be looking foward to that tehehe… Expand
  75. davetronred
    Jan 3, 2017
    0
    I don't often give a game a score of zero, but I felt inclined to in this instance. A book with pages too heavy to turn is a bad book. "Just get stronger!" the zealots praise. No, thank you. I do not read for the love of pain, nor do I game for the love of frustration. If I purchase a product, I should expect that it be made to function for me, not that I should be made to function for it.I don't often give a game a score of zero, but I felt inclined to in this instance. A book with pages too heavy to turn is a bad book. "Just get stronger!" the zealots praise. No, thank you. I do not read for the love of pain, nor do I game for the love of frustration. If I purchase a product, I should expect that it be made to function for me, not that I should be made to function for it.

    A game developer should, in turn, make a game suited for the average player, and not exclusive to the exceptional elite. This is what difficulty settings are for, so that those who wish to test their formidable skill against more challenging obstacles may do so. The rest of us desire power fantasies and escapism, and in this, the developer utterly fails to provide.    … Expand
  76. joeblade
    Apr 2, 2015
    7
    A more simplified version of Dark Souls II with it's own lore. The focus is much more on aggressive play (no hiding behind shields). As always the trick is in finding the right rhythm and moves. The real challenge comes from pvp. Also, less gear and no magic

    the plus: a new demon souls-like game. Can't have too many of those Gorgeous environments difficult game hats! ... for your    A more simplified version of Dark Souls II with it's own lore. The focus is much more on aggressive play (no hiding behind shields). As always the trick is in finding the right rhythm and moves. The real challenge comes from pvp. Also, less gear and no magic

    the plus:

    a new demon souls-like game. Can't have too many of those
    Gorgeous environments
    difficult game
    hats! ... for your messengers
    coop and pvp work differently, close to demon souls where you open yourself up for assist and pvp. (where in demon souls you had humanity which would do this, here you have insight... and a bell to ring)

    the minus:
    not a lot of weapons/choice in builds
    not a lot of outfits / items
    Instead of parrying to stagger, you shoot with your gun to parry? strange dynamic.

    Overall a really fun game, though after I finish it I think i'll go back to playing dark souls II    … Expand
  77. ps4misery
    Aug 28, 2015
    9
    Absolutely the best action rpg with awesome atmosphere and storyline.The best pieces of dark souls series now shines in this perfect ps4 exclusive game.
  78. Prais1980
    Apr 2, 2015
    7
    Why 7 Score? (I sadly use the digital version)
    Because this game isn't perfect and waaaaay to far from good.
    BUGS EVERYWHERE: - Bugs, tons of them, bodies (AND THEIR LOOT) fall through Stairs/the world - Tombstones don't really work, sometimes they do, like in 2 of 10 cases they show you the red phantom. - Gamebreaking bugs, you can dupe items and get unlimited items or souls...WITH    Why 7 Score? (I sadly use the digital version)
    Because this game isn't perfect and waaaaay to far from good.
    BUGS EVERYWHERE:
    - Bugs, tons of them, bodies (AND THEIR LOOT) fall through Stairs/the world
    - Tombstones don't really work, sometimes they do, like in 2 of 10 cases they show you the red phantom.
    - Gamebreaking bugs, you can dupe items and get unlimited items or souls...WITH RETAIL, which means everyone can "cheat"...with the retail version.
    - The camera, specially with the first boss, your hardest enemy will be the camera...i died so many times, because the camera flips like crazy also in later games it will happend many, many times...you have to disable the auto camera in the options before every boss, that could help a bit...
    - Using the Host Bell to summon people, did not work, since the first day and still don't work after 2 patches, worst it break the game, if you using the Beckoning Bell, which is the host bell to summon people and you die, they game will not notice that you died and you will sit there with the camera but you can not do anything, the only option to get free, is to close the game with the PS-Button.
    The only working thing using the Beckoning Bell, i see clouds on the door and i can not move into new or old areas, so i have to wait or use the other item to prevent the bell to work.
    - Getting summoned works, no problem here...but it has also problems, the animations of the enemies are not always synchronised, which means parry an enemy is impossible, also bosses are totaly out of controll, sometimes you see then sliding on the ground, in one second they are 10 yards away in the next second they aim for you and you are dead...specially the big bosses, some bosses works great some not...which is weird.
    - Peformence, THIS IS HORRIBLE the game has like 20 frames all day and in coop you play like with 10 fps all time. the ragdolls make weird noises and go crazy, i think this is the problem why the FPS drops so much in Coop.
    Good thing in coop, you can loot enemies, the only good in multiplayer.
    - Messages hides other messages...after 3 big games you should think From software should know how to draw HUD-Elements, but in Bloodborne it happend many times, you can not see the messages like the item you picked up, because another message overlays it...but you automaticly press the X button after you pick an item...
    - Loadtimes...really, they are so annyoing, with the second patch, they decreased from 30 seconds to about ~21 seconds, a bit better..
    - Another Thing is the recycling...you will see EVERY Enemy everywhere in every level like 10 times, for example one enemy at the beginning, you will see in every level, which totaly destroys the feeling of the game, because you think like "oh yeah...great the same enemy on and on".
    - weapons, there not many weapons and you see every people in late and early games, with the same 3 weapons.
    - Armor doesn't mean many, no matter what you wear, also you can not upgrade them
    - no rings
    - not much items you can read about the story
    - not much items at all

    The Good things are the gameplay, the graphics and the sound.    … Expand
  79. negativeions
    Nov 14, 2018
    4
    I played this game for about 2 hours than I couldn't go on any longer. My eye were hurting so much I felt like vomiting. I did a bit of research and realized that it was most likely due to chromatic aberration. For anyone who doesn't know what that is (google), it's an effect that blurs the image, presumably to make scenes when moving look more cinematic I guess. It's an abomination.I played this game for about 2 hours than I couldn't go on any longer. My eye were hurting so much I felt like vomiting. I did a bit of research and realized that it was most likely due to chromatic aberration. For anyone who doesn't know what that is (google), it's an effect that blurs the image, presumably to make scenes when moving look more cinematic I guess. It's an abomination. Motion blur in general strains my eyes but CA is deadly. It sucks and nobody likes it. It makes everything look like bad. As a dev who wants to have as inclusive an audience as possible it does no good to have force CA in the game. Needs to be an option.

    In any case the game is way too hard. Not fun at all, just rage inducing stress. I can't believe people like this.    … Expand
  80. stepneg
    Jan 30, 2017
    1
    Dreadful game, repeat the same thing over and over until you progress then start again. It's not challenging it's just cheap, add to the fact poor controls, crap camera and a weird shiny effect to all the textures, I'm not sure how it has so many positive reviews.
  81. Avengerx33
    Dec 25, 2015
    1
    Unfortunately I only read the positive reviews before I bought this game. Although it has some cool visuals the game play sucks.

    First of all the control layout is horrible and there's no option to change it other than some axis reversal and camera options, but even the camera options don't allow for controlled viewing in play mode. The same button is used to lock on to a target and to    Unfortunately I only read the positive reviews before I bought this game. Although it has some cool visuals the game play sucks.

    First of all the control layout is horrible and there's no option to change it other than some axis reversal and camera options, but even the camera options don't allow for controlled viewing in play mode. The same button is used to lock on to a target and to reset view to forward, which makes some fight scenarios next to impossible to negotiate.

    Second, the responsiveness of the buttons is terrible. The directional button is overly sensitive while the attack buttons are sluggish. If you don't time an evasive hop perfectly, one hit from an enemy could render your next five attack button taps useless.

    Next, there is no direction to the story line or how to use items, features, and upgrades. After finally upgrading equipment several hours into the game, I noticed no changes in game play and continued with the same crap.

    Finally, there is no consistency. The final straw for me was when I figured out how many hits it took to kill a particular standard enemy, then came back and noticed it started taking almost twice as many hits to do the same thing.This was after some upgrades mind you. So I started a brand new game and noticed no more difficulty with a fresh character.

    Some say the game is too hard, but is it? I've been gaming since Atari 2600, and I have played many hard games on many platforms. When a game is hard, practice makes easier. With this game success is a strike of luck after long term repetition (Oh dear god the repetition!). If you like playing the same thing over and over without a clue as to what your goal is and seeing the same crap after painfully long reloads, then this game is for you. The people who gave this game great reviews should create a fund to reimburse the rest of us for our hard earned dollars. I would be embarrassed to give this piece of garbage to a friend.    … Expand
  82. susej79
    Dec 28, 2017
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. requires too much effort and time to finish. there is no difficulty option. overrated game… Expand
  83. cylentstorm
    Apr 4, 2015
    7
    Bloodborene is likely the most accessible Souls game, but it doesn't improve upon its clunky predecessors in any meaningful way. Think of it as Demon/Dark Souls Gaiden, if you will. It's fun for a few nights of mindless hack and slash, but the awesomely grimy gothic atmosphere carries the tired clunk-o-matic mechanics only so far.

    That being said, I know why many people dig these games,    Bloodborene is likely the most accessible Souls game, but it doesn't improve upon its clunky predecessors in any meaningful way. Think of it as Demon/Dark Souls Gaiden, if you will. It's fun for a few nights of mindless hack and slash, but the awesomely grimy gothic atmosphere carries the tired clunk-o-matic mechanics only so far.

    That being said, I know why many people dig these games, and I get it. Masochism aside, when you step back and look at the game as a whole, you may see it for what it truly is: the latest version of a game (with many names) that FROM has been developing since the mid-90s. Maybe one day, they'll update the "soul" of their endlessly mutating creation to match the beauty of its aesthetics. Fingers crossed.

    Until then, Bloodborne is a solid, if uninspired, action game with stat-building and darkly quirky style. Give it a shot--especially if you love the Souls series or have never dared to subject yourself to the many gruesome deaths that await you when stepping into their worlds.    … Expand
  84. Ersinet
    Apr 6, 2015
    7
    Totally overrated. The atmosphere is nice, and collision detection very precise. But that's not enough for a very good game. Loading Times, Bugs, no proper story, levelling is no fun, etc etc. U r doing the same thing over and over again..
  85. fead
    Aug 25, 2015
    10
    the best game rpg i played ever . the beats in the game Very Variety ........ Elements of rpg are many and not boring like the witcher 3 ....... i liked new feature that differs from the previous Souls games are Chalice Dungeons... its the best exclusive game on ps4
  86. rednutgaming
    Jan 23, 2019
    4
    seems like a good game brilliant graphics and the environment and npc look very cool. The only problem is the difficulty is through the roof ridiculously hard for a player that is new to the series like myself. You die all the enemies re spawn back to the original spots which is fair but all your consumables are lost which i thought was a little whacked...other things include the lock onseems like a good game brilliant graphics and the environment and npc look very cool. The only problem is the difficulty is through the roof ridiculously hard for a player that is new to the series like myself. You die all the enemies re spawn back to the original spots which is fair but all your consumables are lost which i thought was a little whacked...other things include the lock on system is very clunky and can sometimes lead to your downfall. The enemies can kill you through stairs rails ect. All in all this game does very well at alienating new players and if you don't want to slog it out for a few hours killing the same people going over the same places then this game probably isn't for you...i tried my hardest to give this game every chance but its just not my cup of tea but in saying that it has a healthy community so maybe i'm not the norm.… Expand
  87. Gamu
    Aug 29, 2019
    0
    Repetitive, emotionally exhausting, with the same type of story telling like other from software games - there is an absolute lack of it. Non rewarding, hard levels are usually made from abundance of foes and increased attack speed. Level design is super weak in comparison to DS series, you will walk through the same type of map (Chalice dungeons) most of the game. Healing potions have toRepetitive, emotionally exhausting, with the same type of story telling like other from software games - there is an absolute lack of it. Non rewarding, hard levels are usually made from abundance of foes and increased attack speed. Level design is super weak in comparison to DS series, you will walk through the same type of map (Chalice dungeons) most of the game. Healing potions have to be faed seperatly - prepare for hours of farmony them. I suggest just don't start playing it altogether.… Expand
  88. Bossuk
    Aug 17, 2015
    6
    This game has some positives and negatives, but I'm most disapponnted that Miyazaki has not changed the bits that needed changed from the souls series and most importantly left in the bits that should be left in:-
    Pros:-
    - Trick weapons, giving one weapon 2 playstyles - Atmosphere - as always with Souls games, the atmosphere is very good. - Challenging opponents - at least until you    This game has some positives and negatives, but I'm most disapponnted that Miyazaki has not changed the bits that needed changed from the souls series and most importantly left in the bits that should be left in:-
    Pros:-
    - Trick weapons, giving one weapon 2 playstyles
    - Atmosphere - as always with Souls games, the atmosphere is very good.
    - Challenging opponents - at least until you learn their patterns
    - Fast paced action - as the game encourages offensive play, it all happens quick.
    Negatives:-
    - Boss styles - they all look different but for the most the tactics to kill are identical. Get behind them swing/dodge/swing or Shoot/Counter/Visceral. Rinse and repeat these 2 styles and that's all bosses done. A couple of variations, but for the most that's it.
    - Lack of weapon choice - to take one weapon and just give you 3 variations on a theme is just lame. and the variations are not enough to call them different. Bsically you get 3 * the same weapon
    - Guns - Pretty much these have one use. Stunning. They do little damage, and have no use but to initiate visceral attacks. This means you can leave a gun at level one and play the entire game. The only gun that does decent dame is the cannon and you only get 3 shots before you run out of ammo.
    - Armor - Pretty much all the same with some small variatons. but for the most the only reason to change your amour is fashion sense.
    - Chalice Dungeons - An interesting idea, but overall do not fit in with the game at all. My issue with Chalice Dungeons are, you need to do them in order to get the good runes/gems. but the high level dungeons give so much Blood(Souls) that in one visit to a high level dungoen you will earn more blood than you will in the entire game. This means that before I had even started NG+, I was lvl 200+, making the difficulty of NG+ useless. In souls games after you had finished the games, you either pvp'd or went NG+. instead I felt the subsequent playthroughs were trivial. So either you let yourself lose millions of blood or you spend it.
    PVP - my biggest issue with this game. During my first playthrough I was invaded only once. And even when I tried to invade it took ages. There are no PvP hubs, no summon glyphs, nowhere to go. I fancy some PvP, I'll go xxx and play for a bit. There is literally no PvP or at least not enough to warrant a mention. No NPC summons for bosses, which for the most while not needed, are fun to include. When you consider things like the Cairnhurst Storyline and the queen, Annalise was ripe for a bit of NPC's player team action with Alfred, and instead it all happens behind the scenes.
    What little PvP there is is also hampered in build variations. Lack of weapon types and armor is the same across the board, all builds and playstyles for builds are near enough identical.

    This game had huge potential and while some parts really tick boxes, the items i list here will hurt its longevity a lot. I played DS/DS2 for months but I can see me losing interest in this a lot quicker. As soon as I hit platinum, it's going back in the box.    … Expand
  89. zs47
    May 26, 2015
    9
    Pros:
    The combat is perfect, the shortcut opening is surprisingly fun. Boss fight is fun and there're plenty of boss to test your skill. The mobs are diverse. Weapon system is interesting, a lot of viable options. Satisfying when finished with the game.
    Cons: The quest is ambiguous, the story is vague, the condition for different endding is not provided in game. In order to understand    Pros:
    The combat is perfect, the shortcut opening is surprisingly fun. Boss fight is fun and there're plenty of boss to test your skill. The mobs are diverse. Weapon system is interesting, a lot of viable options. Satisfying when finished with the game.
    Cons:
    The quest is ambiguous, the story is vague, the condition for different endding is not provided in game. In order to understand these you need to do research on what other players find out.
    If you play the game blind without any guiding, you would easily miss a lot of stuff.
    Multiplayer sucks, while it's interesting to ring a bell, it's always difficult find people to play with, and if they die, they will be sent back to their own world. Co-op doesn't provide extra reward. Levels should be capped, instead of infinite, so that people don't have to limite their levels to find PVP easier(so dumb).    … Expand
  90. alexo774
    May 28, 2015
    9
    The game looks amazing, but trust me, this is pretty much the most overrated game of the new generation of consoles. No checkpoints doesn't make a game hard, it makes it annoying. Enemies who kill you in two hits aren't fun to fight. The game punishes exploration, because if you get a bunch of money and then die because you're lost or can't get back to the beginning of the level, you loseThe game looks amazing, but trust me, this is pretty much the most overrated game of the new generation of consoles. No checkpoints doesn't make a game hard, it makes it annoying. Enemies who kill you in two hits aren't fun to fight. The game punishes exploration, because if you get a bunch of money and then die because you're lost or can't get back to the beginning of the level, you lose all of it! Frustration does not equal fun. Just because this game has one of the best atmospheres in a game ever doesn't make it fun. I don't play easy games. I've logged hundreds of hours in the series that this combat engine most reflects: Monster Hunter. But that game has the hard combat in a whole different way. You fight things that are hard to kill, but not overwhelmingly annoying, and there is a point to doing sidequests, and you are punished for making wrong moves, not moving one frame out of the line that the game forces you to go into.

    Atmosphere: Fantastic
    Controls: Great!
    Gameplay: Some of the most frustrating and awful gameplay that has come out of this generation of gaming.
    Sound: Awesome!

    The only reason that this game gets a 5/10 is because everything around the game is so well executed. other than that, this is a terrible game. Get Monster Hunter instead.    … Expand
  91. Demota
    Apr 20, 2015
    8
    First of all I must convey that I am a Souls saga fan. I extremely enjoyed each game of FROM Software. This newest game is quite enjoyable but annoying. It has beautiful graphics: I specially loved old women path in the forest, all over the roofs. Spectacular!! But it is a complete non sense in story and the drop make the game stupid comparing the previous games. I know it is not a soulsFirst of all I must convey that I am a Souls saga fan. I extremely enjoyed each game of FROM Software. This newest game is quite enjoyable but annoying. It has beautiful graphics: I specially loved old women path in the forest, all over the roofs. Spectacular!! But it is a complete non sense in story and the drop make the game stupid comparing the previous games. I know it is not a souls game but... really? all drop is abusing repetitive. It's a loop of drop every time you go farming. No secrets available!! no secret doors.. no mimics.. no secret paths or npcs!! all NPCs are necessary for nothing! you could kill everyone (I rectify, there are some of them that are un-killable) It is extremely short and the bosses are ultra easy, and no, I dont play 12h in a row to get easy mode. They kill you yes, some of them. Even 5 or 6 times maybe the worst but that's no the FROM Software game feeling that I was used to reach. I am very dissapointed. The game was adapted for the comercial public and for the IDONTKNOWHOWTOREACHTHATPOINTORDOTHATTHING players... its a pitty. However the game is great so there goes my 8. Notable, no further.

    Regards to everyone    … Expand
  92. maxvis
    Aug 25, 2015
    10
    players control a fully customizable protagonist, and gameplay is focused on weapons-based combat and exploration. Players battle beastly and varied enemies, including bosses, using items such as swords and firearms, and journey through the story, exploring the game's different locations, interacting with non-player characters
  93. SonOfGoatBoy
    Jun 27, 2017
    9
    I recently picked this up cheap and after a good 20 hours, i'm hooked. I can't believe I waited so long to play it.

    It's certainly a challenge but it pays off big time. Anyone giving this game a 0 or 1 is clearly a scrub who doesn't like anything to be difficult. You know the type, whining, over-entitled little oxygen-thieves, who are always complaining that everything is unfair. If    I recently picked this up cheap and after a good 20 hours, i'm hooked. I can't believe I waited so long to play it.

    It's certainly a challenge but it pays off big time. Anyone giving this game a 0 or 1 is clearly a scrub who doesn't like anything to be difficult. You know the type, whining, over-entitled little oxygen-thieves, who are always complaining that everything is unfair.

    If that applies to you then don't buy this game, go buy something that won't tax you, maybe a my-little-pony.

    However if you like an action rpg that's tougher than Chuck Norris' beard, pick up Bloodborne.    … Expand
  94. CzarSquid
    Feb 20, 2022
    0
    The game is too easy and too many casuals are allowed to play this underrated gem
  95. GamingReality
    Nov 1, 2022
    0
    I came back here to read the users reviews because I've noticed most of the newer games that come out are lazy, sloppy poorly done cash grabs and when I've tried to put my finger on where the problem started Bloodborne was the first to pop into my head. This game started the whole pay for reviews, mislead the customers, gaslight everyone who says it's poorly made with claims of git gudI came back here to read the users reviews because I've noticed most of the newer games that come out are lazy, sloppy poorly done cash grabs and when I've tried to put my finger on where the problem started Bloodborne was the first to pop into my head. This game started the whole pay for reviews, mislead the customers, gaslight everyone who says it's poorly made with claims of git gud etc... Actually this game is everything wrong with the games industry of today, I nominate as the worst game of all times!… Expand
  96. objectuser
    Feb 8, 2020
    1
    Maybe this game just didn't age well. The controls are truly terrible. The progression is pointlessly erratic. I tried to play for a while but lost interest quickly. An exercise in frustration. It looks cool though.
  97. SonyBroWhirrrr
    Nov 15, 2019
    10
    This is very much a thinking man's game. If you like walking simulators or Kojima movies, don't buy this game, you obviously don't like to play video games. For those that do like video games, be sure to buy this masterpiece that's only available on the Sony Playstation 4.
  98. DainerRain
    Jan 19, 2020
    10
    Это моё небольшое субъективное откровение к знаковым играм fromsoftware. Сколько уже лет прошло, но Bloodborne остаётся непостижимым эталоном своего жанра. Лучший эксклюзив ps4. Обажаю франшизу Soulsborne, в каждой части есть уникальные аспекты и неизменно присловутый шарм, подстегивающий играть в них . Я посветил им свою игровую жизнь и не жалею. Отличный дизайн, битвы, обилие эмоций. АЭто моё небольшое субъективное откровение к знаковым играм fromsoftware. Сколько уже лет прошло, но Bloodborne остаётся непостижимым эталоном своего жанра. Лучший эксклюзив ps4. Обажаю франшизу Soulsborne, в каждой части есть уникальные аспекты и неизменно присловутый шарм, подстегивающий играть в них . Я посветил им свою игровую жизнь и не жалею. Отличный дизайн, битвы, обилие эмоций. А сейчас грядёт новая игра студии - elden ring, которая не будет хуже, ибо кредит доверия к этим играм уже сформировался.… Expand
  99. Pipupko
    Jul 27, 2020
    0
    Едрись оно все в рот. Игра для тех кто любит походы к проктологу и футбол.
  100. Otik
    Aug 14, 2020
    3
    I have not seen a game where the mechanics of the battle would be made so crookedly, the enemy hits further than it could, hit-bogs more textures. 3/10, only the plot pleased.
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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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Universal acclaim - based on 100 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 99 out of 100
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 100
  3. Negative: 0 out of 100
  1. Playstation Official Magazine Australia
    May 26, 2015
    90
    Visually striking, nerve-shredding and a fascinating streamlining of the Souls formula. Bloodborne is an exclusive jewel in the PS4 crown and you need to own it. [June 2015, p71]
  2. Games Master UK
    May 24, 2015
    90
    What a world. What a combat system. What a game. You don't want to miss this. [June 2015, p.56]
  3. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    May 20, 2015
    90
    It offers unparalleled player agency when dealing with From's wonderful third-person combat. [May 2015, p.79]
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