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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  2. Mixed: 507 out of 13072
  3. Negative: 942 out of 13072
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  1. dillymonnn
    Jul 15, 2015
    1
    Can't even give this game a score and I'll tell you exactly why. Looking for something with impossible difficulty, no story line, no tutorial/note ridden game with an inventory screen that looks like a 500 page novel? Oh, and not to mention trash combat mechanics? Well stop right here nerd, because this is what you've been dreaming of. I can't express the anger and frustration this gameCan't even give this game a score and I'll tell you exactly why. Looking for something with impossible difficulty, no story line, no tutorial/note ridden game with an inventory screen that looks like a 500 page novel? Oh, and not to mention trash combat mechanics? Well stop right here nerd, because this is what you've been dreaming of. I can't express the anger and frustration this game has caused me to feel. I am a very well seasoned gamer, and I can pick up pretty much any game and play through it. Not until I placed this game inside my ps4. Optimistic after reading a wealthy amount of fantastic reviews, and trading in my Destiny and Battlefield Hardline towards it, imagine my surprise when I get thrown into such a terribly made game. I played a good 24 hours, and I kid you not, I was stuck on the first checkpoint the entire time. That's right, the first level. getting frustrated at this game is an understatement. If a well rounded gamer like me can't get passed the first level, then how the hell is anyone else supposed to do it?! If your looking for a game that will make you angry, then go no further. Granted I don't know the full extent of the game because, well, the game doesn't explain jack **** to you. It throws you into some weird overly dramatic sophisticated character creation screen, then straight to reading a bunch of nonsense you wont remember, then comes the dying and restarting. Evading? better hope its timed better than Einstein's Quantum Algorithm. Trying to heal? Better hope you're 5 miles away from the nearest enemy. Want to just run through the entire level and avoid a brain rupture? A great idea, but you Better hope you're ready for the boss who is 5 million levels higher than you with a health bar that goes off the screen at the end :) Just like the dark souls games. Which in my opinion I have no idea why anyone gives these worthless annoying games any attention. What are you trying to achieve in a game with no story/dialogue, crappy fighting mechanics, and stupid little inventory pick ups that you don't even know what they're used for?? just keep restarting, dying, losing all your points, no checkpoints whatsoever I mean give me a break! who finds pleasure and excitement in these games? I mean unless you're some fat nerd who grinds it all day to make one checkpoint?! sorry but I want to live a long and healthy life, and this game is gonna cause me to have a seizure and heart attack at the same time. Not only does this game feel and resemble the dark souls games, it might as well be a sequel to them. waaay too similar to be considered a whole new game. So, what have we learned today? Bloodborne is a game that was copied and pasted from dark souls and probably took 3 months to make, with no story, a great character creation screen, terrible and delayed fighting mechanics, and a giant empty inventory with worthless junk, in fact you should put your own temper in the inventory to be honest. if only it were possible /: very disappointed with this game. okay im done.… Expand
  2. Agrippa86
    Mar 25, 2015
    7
    It's just another dark souls game with better graphics. Sony pay reviewers for these high marks? I doubt it but makes me question these critics on a whole new level. Other people's opinions and humans are bias.
  3. Spierk
    Apr 4, 2015
    4
    Yes, it is a great game in it's own right, but NOT FOR EVERY SOULS FAN!

    Why does no one outline those facts? Since too many people praise what work's, I'll concentrate on what doesn't (for me): NO SHIELD STRATEGY : There is only one shield in the entire game, and it's meant as a joke, as it isn't viable against anything in the game. NO BOW OR RANGED STRATEGY : Did you like to    Yes, it is a great game in it's own right, but NOT FOR EVERY SOULS FAN!

    Why does no one outline those facts? Since too many people praise what work's, I'll concentrate on what doesn't (for me):

    NO SHIELD STRATEGY : There is only one shield in the entire game, and it's meant as a joke, as it isn't viable against anything in the game.

    NO BOW OR RANGED STRATEGY : Did you like to play an archer or a caster before, even partially? Did you have fun spell sniping with binoculars or casting & dodging? Well, you c'ant do that here. Yes, there are guns, pistols, rifles, even a freaking cannon! But they aren't meant for damage, they do 3-5% at best.

    SLOW CURRENCY ACQUIRING : Remember when you started your last fresh toon in any soul game, and you were in the 5 digit souls within 10 minutes? Well, that won't happen here. And you'll die a ridiculous amount of times if you're not a 2 handed melee player.

    HEALING IS MINIMAL : No Estus Flask, only one item heals (well with a few rare one-time use variants) with a max of 20 at a time, that heal the same fixed amount though the entire game! what's the point in adding VIT point if the heal item always gives me the same mount of HP and there's a cap on how many you can carry?

    WEAPONS ARE FEW, SCARCE & EXPENSIVE : You want a specific weapon (of which there are maybe 12-15 ish?) First you must kill a certain boss, then spend 10 to 60k of your currency to buy it. (when the boss gives like 5-10k).

    GEAR SKINS ARE SCARCE ARE VERY SIMILAR : Yep, they did a complete 180 on the fashion Souls approach from last game. Not to mention, the stats are always lower then you'd expect for the area you're encountering, but that might be just me.

    PAY TO REPAIR, HEALING, MAGIC, BULLETS. : Yes, Demon's Souls Style all the way. Some people likes it, I know I did, but on the other hand, it wasn't as draconian as it is here! It's like your taxes. The more you gain currency, the more you're forced to spend back just to stay even on those aspects.

    NO SENSE OF DIRECTION : Demon's souls was too linear, Dark Souls 1 was the perfect balance for my tastes, as everything connected, yet every area had it's own very distinct feel. Dark souls 2 was a weird mix that failed by trying to appeal to both extremes and this one is the worst because there are 3 major areas, interconnected by random doors guarded by bosses without fog walls.

    NO MORE FOG GATES : Did you enjoy the sense of dread as well as the joy of making progress when you saw one of those? Well, they now only appear once, after you died for the first time, like Vendrick in dark souls 2.

    My point is not to say this is a bad game, because it definitely does deserve all the praise, but if ANY of the aforementioned points pisses you off, by all means... Do more research before seeping your hard earned money.

    thank you,    … Expand
  4. SH1
    Apr 12, 2015
    0
    I wanted to wait until I finished the game before writing a review, but this is proving harder than I expected. I play it for 30 seconds, I then die, and then I have to stare at a loading screen for more of less one minute. Rinse. Repeat. Half-hours of days wasted with no entertainment forthcoming and trying to figure out the controls. I have better things to do with my time.
  5. kalu666
    Apr 8, 2015
    3
    Game is very good, but is full of bugs! i'm stuck at "elevator bug" ... another game ruined by the bugs!
    Please FIX the bugs quickly and make game loading faster! Damn Bugborne
  6. tk79
    Mar 29, 2015
    4
    This game is too frustrating and difficult. I have been playing games for 20 years and while i enjoy a challenge i feel this game's difficulty actually starts making it tedious. The biggest gripe is the complete lack of save points until the end of a level. This means that I had to play it around 20 times to get to the first boss and even after i killed it (after another 10 attempts) ,This game is too frustrating and difficult. I have been playing games for 20 years and while i enjoy a challenge i feel this game's difficulty actually starts making it tedious. The biggest gripe is the complete lack of save points until the end of a level. This means that I had to play it around 20 times to get to the first boss and even after i killed it (after another 10 attempts) , THERE WAS NO SAVE POINT. Additionally every time you use your inventory items you dont get them back when you die. It's just ridiculous, i understand that this game was designed to be challenging, but it doesn't reward you when you spend ages clearing an area full of difficult enemies.… Expand
  7. Roadwarior69
    Apr 2, 2015
    3
    Should have said that playing Dark Souls is a prerequisite for enjoying the game, never played or even really heard of those games before. The combat is clunky, guns are gimped to a pathetic "stun" move only, YOU DIED YOU DIED YOU DIED, loading times. There is no length to the game so they extend it through repeating the same crap over and over just to die again. Graphics are bad, noShould have said that playing Dark Souls is a prerequisite for enjoying the game, never played or even really heard of those games before. The combat is clunky, guns are gimped to a pathetic "stun" move only, YOU DIED YOU DIED YOU DIED, loading times. There is no length to the game so they extend it through repeating the same crap over and over just to die again. Graphics are bad, no photo mode in this ps4 exclusive for a reason. The camera is bad, can't see anything during actual combat, fps drops a lot too.… Expand
  8. Tinye
    Mar 29, 2015
    3
    I'm with the others, I bought this because of hype and it looked like a lot of fun, the challenge, the scenery, the 'story'. Being my first souls game I've found my reason why I stayed away. I agree with many that I'm not sure why it is difficult just for the sake of difficult. Wiping on a boss over and over again is not bad, making progress like that is fun! Going and grinding a level orI'm with the others, I bought this because of hype and it looked like a lot of fun, the challenge, the scenery, the 'story'. Being my first souls game I've found my reason why I stayed away. I agree with many that I'm not sure why it is difficult just for the sake of difficult. Wiping on a boss over and over again is not bad, making progress like that is fun! Going and grinding a level or two, I can get down with that, I love classic RPG's like that!

    But...

    Repeating the same thing over and over again when you die? running back far away to the next destination where you've already died 10 times! And killing the same thing over and over again and then having no potions or 'money' to buy anything to help you once you get to the destination? Those are my gripes and they are not fun!

    The game shouldn't be 50 hours because you're repeating the same thing for 40 hours, it should be 50 hours because the game actually has true RPG depth, like story telling, character progression, side stories. Bloodborne has so many awesome things done right in an action/adventure RPG but it is vastly hindered by repetition and forced one way game play...

    If there actually was a save feature this game would be 10 hours, if that. How is that good? These 'Souls' games have SO much potential but it's drowned out by a poor definition of what 'Challenging' means.    … Expand
  9. Sproketz
    Mar 29, 2015
    2
    This game is full of dated broken 1980s horrid gaming mechanics. Repetitive to the point of boredom. Poor controls, total lack of save points utter garbage.

    If the game offered a difficulty level control I'd probably have spent more time with it. As it is if you are a casual, i'd highly recommend not to buy this game. The UI is piss-poor, the controls are clunky, and you'll die    This game is full of dated broken 1980s horrid gaming mechanics. Repetitive to the point of boredom. Poor controls, total lack of save points utter garbage.

    If the game offered a difficulty level control I'd probably have spent more time with it. As it is if you are a casual, i'd highly recommend not to buy this game. The UI is piss-poor, the controls are clunky, and you'll die constantly due to a poor combat system that is more complicated than it needs to be. The lock on system is pure trash.

    I gave this a 2 because the I like the graphical style and Ambience. The artists did a nice job with the game. It's a shame most people won't see their work though because they'll throw the game out the window after an hour.    … Expand
  10. Taka35
    Feb 22, 2016
    0
    Bloodborne seems like it was made for an audience of gamers over a decade ago, brimming with a try-hard art style and cringe-worthy repetitiveness. Penetrate the skin, and you’ve got a serviceable game at the core, but a fifteen-hour journey to the center of what makes Bloodborne good feels more like a voyage to the center of the earth.
  11. Explodet
    Jun 6, 2015
    3
    More of the same with a different setting. These games are always overrated, not as difficult as hyped up to be, and really just a slow tedious experience. With no real story and interesting characters to hold things together, it's just more run around killing random monsters, which gets old wuick. With a rabid toxic community, they can just keep releasing mediocre games and still sell anMore of the same with a different setting. These games are always overrated, not as difficult as hyped up to be, and really just a slow tedious experience. With no real story and interesting characters to hold things together, it's just more run around killing random monsters, which gets old wuick. With a rabid toxic community, they can just keep releasing mediocre games and still sell an easy million. I disliked Dark Souls, and this is about the same game, though worse in some areas.… Expand
  12. PhoenixSn4ke
    Mar 28, 2015
    5
    Played Dark Souls 1&2 on PC and enjoyed both! I was so looking forward to Bloodborne! I Didn't pre-order however, I've kerbed that habbit!

    So I've read all the rave reviews from all the major gaming sites etc etc. And thinking I've done right by my research i.e. If you love the souls series you'll adore Bloodborne! So I decided to go and make the purchase! And Boy! Do I regret IT!    Played Dark Souls 1&2 on PC and enjoyed both! I was so looking forward to Bloodborne! I Didn't pre-order however, I've kerbed that habbit!

    So I've read all the rave reviews from all the major gaming sites etc etc. And thinking I've done right by my research i.e. If you love the souls series you'll adore Bloodborne! So I decided to go and make the purchase!

    And Boy! Do I regret IT!

    Having played and completed both DS 1 & 2! I wasnt going into this blind, I was up for a new challenge, in an entirely different setting, I was up for the game being difficult! Joypad smashingly so! I was looking forward to reaping the rewards of those trial and error traps, enemy engagements & boss fights. I was looking forward to learning from my mistakes, and sitting back with a huge grin on my face, when I'd finally progressed through the pain of the entire learning process!

    So what went wrong!?

    Are the graphics not great? Sure there brilliant!

    Are the combat mechanics, not tight! Nope, there just as great as DS 1 & 2!

    Is the level design poor! Nope! There's plenty to discover, little nooks & crannys! you name it! It's all there!

    So what did go wrong!

    IMHO!

    Terrible, terrible design decisions! In DS bonfires were used as check points, and although their was a certain amount of step retracing to recover your lost souls and progression. Their were very few occasions were it felt unfairly spaced out, distance wise! Often only taking a few minutes to get back to where you met your untimely demise & carry on the fight.

    Bloodborne uses a similar checkpoint method, and instead of bonfires, you now have lamps! These are used to access and travel to and from the safe hub area Hunters Dream! Where you can upgrade your character and purchase consumables etc etc. Think Majula of DS 2 for those with previous knowledge!

    Unfortunately, Bloodborne's first lamp positions are absolutely, unforgivingly, ludicrously positioned! Don't forget this game encourages exploration, and provides no mission pointers on your hud, no maps of the area at least not that I've encountered in the game so far.

    Yet it took me 5 hours to reach the first lamp from Central Yharnam (yeah the one across the bridge from the werewolves!) Hell I was traversing sewers, finding secret pathways and shortcuts to areas in the games starting area, but no goddam lamp! I was literally going round in circles! All the time dieing on many many occasions as I discovered new enemies & traps to deal with etc etc. And all the while after dying several times, being constantly returned to the Central Yharnam lamp! Then having to traverse the exact same terrain, fighting the exact same enemies, over and over again. Just! To make some slight progresssion over my last run, only to die again! Then I'd have to rinse and repeat!

    7 hours in! And finally reached the first boss! and a nifty shortcut to reach him after being killed by the Cleric beast around 20+ times! Here in lies the problem for me with Bloodborne! It was everything I expected from developers Fromsoft! Only this time! I began to view the game from a different perspective! That of a non prior DS player! A complete newbie if you will! And then it hit me! This game is so frustratingly unapproachable for a casual player, that it isnt even funny! I'm 3 bosses in currently and honestly! Even I've had enough! I dont want to continue! The games is so frustrating, confusing, ambigious, repetitive! I keep reading all these positive reviews "If you like DS You'll love this!" etc, etc! What if I was a new player? With no prior experience of the DS series whatsoever! Am I supposed to accept, that you made a game that just isnt for me! Fair enough I'm sure many people could accept that!

    As developers though! Shouldnt you accept!? That you made a game so incredibly, frustratingly, unapproachable! That has such a punishing obtuse & unforgiving, learning curve, that youre inadvertantly going to just disway many a player, from even wanting to play your future games!

    To me the difficulty in this game is a step to far! Not as a result of the gameplay, the game plays really well. The game mechanics however! The constant repetitive nature, the rinse and repeat, die until master approach, just makes the game feel! For lack of a better word CHEAP!

    Personaly as a DS fan, this is just too much! And not to mention the other small nuisances i.e. frame rate drops, clip hits through walls, reallllllllly long load times! I' mean seriously I downloded the nearly 30gb to my HD! Whats with the 3 min load times ppl! Yeah this game aint for casual for sure, I'm not sure its for new players either!

    If you haven't played the DS series prior! And dont want to be frustrated, by extreme difficulty through poor game mechanics! I'd wait for this to drop in sale or something! Before taking the dip! I really think the developers missed a genuine opportunity with this game! Oh well! Maybe next time! The hardcore DS'ers though, will probably LOVE IT!    … Expand
  13. Glacialangel
    Feb 11, 2018
    2
    Worst souls-like ever, and that's an impressive feat when it was made by the original man himself.
    Speed =/= quality, and it definitely shows in this game. From slap-happy fights, hilariously easy encounters(so long as you mash R1 and regain your health, or circle when enemies get into their ridiculous little attack strings), and obnoxiously noisy bosses(the screams, oh god the screams),    Worst souls-like ever, and that's an impressive feat when it was made by the original man himself.
    Speed =/= quality, and it definitely shows in this game. From slap-happy fights, hilariously easy encounters(so long as you mash R1 and regain your health, or circle when enemies get into their ridiculous little attack strings), and obnoxiously noisy bosses(the screams, oh god the screams), this game was a severe let down. The story and characters could also have been much better than they were, but instead we got this ham-fisted Lovecraftian existential horror thing, which just makes me say "yeah, so what if it's beyond human comprehension? How does that affect anything in the story?". Do not recommend.    … Expand
  14. PsnationxJF
    Apr 18, 2018
    2
    how the hell did this game get so many good reviews? it's just a copy of dark souls and i think it only scored so high because its a playstation exclusive game. i mean i love sony but its just way too obvious at this point. no one is going to buy a japanese game like this anyway and i think the japanese games industry is already past its prime
  15. Blackcompany
    Sep 3, 2015
    3
    Its Dark Souls. Minus the ability to block at all. Which means that literally the only way to learn about a boss and its moveset...is to die. Repeatedly. Of course, thats also true of every other enemy in the game. Combined with horrid loading times on every death, as well as any time you need to visit your safe haven to level up - and then go back into the world - this atmospheric marvel,Its Dark Souls. Minus the ability to block at all. Which means that literally the only way to learn about a boss and its moveset...is to die. Repeatedly. Of course, thats also true of every other enemy in the game. Combined with horrid loading times on every death, as well as any time you need to visit your safe haven to level up - and then go back into the world - this atmospheric marvel, is indeed terrible as an actual game.… Expand
  16. ozorxoron
    Mar 28, 2015
    5
    Lack of diversity makes for a shallow experience. Dark Souls thrived on the amount of options available to you through weapons, spells and armour, Bloodborne however has an amazing lack of play style options given that the developers have made it so there's only one viable way to play this game.

    While this may make for a faster experience in battle, it also makes for a much more limited    Lack of diversity makes for a shallow experience. Dark Souls thrived on the amount of options available to you through weapons, spells and armour, Bloodborne however has an amazing lack of play style options given that the developers have made it so there's only one viable way to play this game.

    While this may make for a faster experience in battle, it also makes for a much more limited one. I can't see the PVP surviving in this game given that every battle is essentially the same with two players just dodging and swinging with no real varietybeyond that.

    The positives however are that the game is absolutely beautiful, with responsive controls and it provides a great challenge. I imagine the lore is just as interesting, if not more so, than that of Dark Souls but that will take time to unravel and piece together.

    This isn't a bad game by any means, just not what a Souls successor should be as it seems to be taking one step forward and two steps back when it comes to variety which ultimately effects gameplay.    … Expand
  17. rustybones16
    Oct 15, 2015
    2
    This game... play if you like having to be 100% accurate pressing the buttons and having the stick pointed in just the right direction. Any timing issue and you're dead, over and over and over. Play if you want little information about what to do next, replaying the same levels over and over while you grind up levels. There is no blocking, only dodging. Lots and lots of dodging. TheThis game... play if you like having to be 100% accurate pressing the buttons and having the stick pointed in just the right direction. Any timing issue and you're dead, over and over and over. Play if you want little information about what to do next, replaying the same levels over and over while you grind up levels. There is no blocking, only dodging. Lots and lots of dodging. The Witcher 3 employed the same control scheme, and everyone agrees the movement and combat is clunky and buggy. The only redeeming quality is it looks good and is actually fun if you can progress. But seriously, don't bother.… Expand
  18. simon1854
    May 31, 2015
    3
    Not played the others before, gfx looks decent but don't expect amazing. However this game is way, way too hard for an experienced yet casual gamer. No learning curve. If you like a challenge and you're happy dying 10+ times in every scene before you get somewhere with rare save points then looks like a decent game. Combat is clunky waiting for animations to finish so timing is somewhatNot played the others before, gfx looks decent but don't expect amazing. However this game is way, way too hard for an experienced yet casual gamer. No learning curve. If you like a challenge and you're happy dying 10+ times in every scene before you get somewhere with rare save points then looks like a decent game. Combat is clunky waiting for animations to finish so timing is somewhat random. IMO its for those who know/have experienced the type of game only. I do repeat though that I am not a hardcore gamer, to gauge I enjoyed Lara, Last of Us etc which this game is no where near.… Expand
  19. fatoldsun_98
    May 5, 2015
    0
    I was given this as a gift because someone thought I really like RPG games, this is NOt a role playing game, just a bastardization of the new trend toward open world, FPS/hack'n'slash-horror. And having to redo things over and over is not reality at all, it's insanity called OCD in real life. I'm waiting for Witcher 3 with 38 different endings, 35 times bigger than Witcher 2 and two timesI was given this as a gift because someone thought I really like RPG games, this is NOt a role playing game, just a bastardization of the new trend toward open world, FPS/hack'n'slash-horror. And having to redo things over and over is not reality at all, it's insanity called OCD in real life. I'm waiting for Witcher 3 with 38 different endings, 35 times bigger than Witcher 2 and two times bigger than Skyrim and a million different ways to do things instead of one (otherwise why are you doing these things over and over and over just to get it right one way? Not for me and I'm not sorry, I've been fully entertained by DA3, Skyrim, Divine Divinity, Morrowind, Good Old Games, Pillars of Eternity, Arx Fatalis, ESO, Zelda, it's just a literal golden age for CRPGs no matter what your platform, however, this game is a dark age, just depresses me.… Expand
  20. josh2608
    Mar 29, 2015
    4
    I was so hyped for this game and i thought it would be my GOTY but its not, the checkpoint system is just stupid and i just cannot take to it ive tried it over 2 days and still havent got past the first boss, oh dont worry i got there once, but i went ALL the way back to the start bit, this is meant to be a fun challenge but its just a painful one.
  21. Zlatan
    Apr 17, 2015
    0
    To begin with I was thinking that all bad reviews on this were given by xboots and pc drones. So just got the game and tried it for my self. Shock..... The game is like from 2008. The graphics ,sound ,load times it looks like it was designed for ps3 and ported to ps4. I usually do not care about graphics even if the game is good. But.. Everything sucks here. Controls are inaccurate,To begin with I was thinking that all bad reviews on this were given by xboots and pc drones. So just got the game and tried it for my self. Shock..... The game is like from 2008. The graphics ,sound ,load times it looks like it was designed for ps3 and ported to ps4. I usually do not care about graphics even if the game is good. But.. Everything sucks here. Controls are inaccurate, voice, acting is so bad it's funny, story is nonexistent in the beginning and it just feels like a bad game. And then we come to how hard the game is. But this is subjective. Some people like hard games and this is fine but for me it is so hard that I feel it is wasting my time. I feel I would rather look at something else. Maybe videos of uncharted 4,Witcher or the new star wars game and reminding my self that we are in 2015 not 2008.....… Expand
  22. Vikiing
    Apr 10, 2015
    0
    I was expecting this game since the disappointment of Dark Souls II only to find... this. Bloodborne is the "Assassin's Creed" of the Soul Series. It's the mutilated and easier version of Dark Souls/Demon Souls. Too bad From Software sold its souls to sell more copies of the game, destroying the awesome - and hard! - gameplay of the previous games to make a casual game that every playersI was expecting this game since the disappointment of Dark Souls II only to find... this. Bloodborne is the "Assassin's Creed" of the Soul Series. It's the mutilated and easier version of Dark Souls/Demon Souls. Too bad From Software sold its souls to sell more copies of the game, destroying the awesome - and hard! - gameplay of the previous games to make a casual game that every players will be able to easily achive. The only good thing in this, is the setting, that's really awesome and impressive, all the rest is pure trash.… Expand
  23. Lummi
    Sep 22, 2016
    1
    In certain situations the game goes under 30 FPS (which is laughable anyway). 24 FPS when an enemy turned to a werewolf while I was holding a torch. Release this goddam game on PC if you can't make it work on a dedicated piece of ancient piece of plastic crap which is PS4. **** consoles no 60+ FPS.
  24. kenmil
    Mar 27, 2015
    3
    A game can be entertaining, amusing, challenging, but most of all it should be fun. Bloodborne, is visually beautiful in a Victorian squalid sort of way, but amusing it does not try to be, and entertaining it is not. This is due to the requirement that when a player dies, he must return to a previous point and kill the same respawned enemies all over again. As this game is populated withA game can be entertaining, amusing, challenging, but most of all it should be fun. Bloodborne, is visually beautiful in a Victorian squalid sort of way, but amusing it does not try to be, and entertaining it is not. This is due to the requirement that when a player dies, he must return to a previous point and kill the same respawned enemies all over again. As this game is populated with mini bosses - for the want of a better description - who are mostly overpowered compared to the player, the repetition of the play is downright tedious.
    I am all for a challenging game, but I prefer challenges to be in the form of puzzles, rather than the dumbed down versions achieved by having grossly overpowered enemies at every turn. Throw in the consequence of having to go back and do it all over again if one of them happens to kill you and you have a game that gets old very quickly.
    If it's too hard, perhaps co-op with a friend might ease the anxiety you think, but the co-op in this game is so obscure - like the story - you could be forgiven for thinking that there isn't any. Even then, you need to advance into the game quite a bit before co-op is possible, presuming you can discover how it works.
    For a game with such splendid graphics, it is really a shame that it is too repetitive and at times difficult, to be considered fun.    … Expand
  25. APorkpiePizza
    Mar 26, 2015
    3
    I'll start by being nice. The game nails it in the addictive category. You'll want to beat every boss due to their difficulty. However, this is the only area the game excells in. The graphics aren't much improved from Dark Souls, the environments feel empty of personality, the controllers are frustratingly clunky and the game is massively repetitive. You'll find the same enemies wanderingI'll start by being nice. The game nails it in the addictive category. You'll want to beat every boss due to their difficulty. However, this is the only area the game excells in. The graphics aren't much improved from Dark Souls, the environments feel empty of personality, the controllers are frustratingly clunky and the game is massively repetitive. You'll find the same enemies wandering around and upon defeating them there is little reward for your efforts. Not only this, but you'll be doing it 50 times in a row just to defeat a boss to progress. I understand that it makes the game rewarding when you finally nail the boss, but surely they could have made something differ along the way.

    Possibly the most over hyped game of this gen?    … Expand
  26. bubbavoodoo
    Aug 28, 2015
    4
    i know a lot of people love this game but if you're not already a fan of the Dark Souls games give it a miss. Its a frustrating and irritating experience. If you're the kind of player that has to grab 45 min - 1 hour sessions on a game due to other commitments the lack of save points and non-intuitive gameplay will make you want to bounce your head off of a wall. One for fans of this typei know a lot of people love this game but if you're not already a fan of the Dark Souls games give it a miss. Its a frustrating and irritating experience. If you're the kind of player that has to grab 45 min - 1 hour sessions on a game due to other commitments the lack of save points and non-intuitive gameplay will make you want to bounce your head off of a wall. One for fans of this type of harsh unforgiving set of gameplay rules only.… Expand
  27. TSapper
    Apr 7, 2015
    3
    Disclaimer: I was never a big fan of Dark Souls 1 or 2 but gave both a good attempt and many hours. The main reasons neither was a hit for me were (1) controls were very limiting and/or clunky, AI was OK at best of times and near-stupid much of the time, and (3) a game should be fun, not just work.

    Bloodborne had a good shot at excelling. It does not. DS 2 is still a better game than    Disclaimer: I was never a big fan of Dark Souls 1 or 2 but gave both a good attempt and many hours. The main reasons neither was a hit for me were (1) controls were very limiting and/or clunky, AI was OK at best of times and near-stupid much of the time, and (3) a game should be fun, not just work.

    Bloodborne had a good shot at excelling. It does not. DS 2 is still a better game than this one.
    This game is very limiting - only a very narrow set of skills will result in a viable build, where's the magic?, dungeons are 80% repeated areas, etc.
    Add in framerate drops at some survival-critical spots, sometimes the crappy camera angle gets you killed, armor that does nearly nothing to keep you alive, snorefest greyscale color pallet, and most annoyingly - the very limited RPG elements almost make this a non-RPG RPG. It will be a travesty if this gets GOTY as some nutjobs are hoping.

    I did a 1 hour back-to-back gameplay comparison last night with Neverwinter MMO (also playing this currently):
    NW - completed a daily raid, got two drops worth using, unlocked new skills, had fun.
    Bloodborne - died 7 times, made very little progress, shook my head and switched back to NW.

    If Scalebound is remotely like Bloodborne I'm going to be really pissed!    … Expand
  28. A-a-ron
    Apr 3, 2015
    0
    This game is without a shadow of a doubt, the worst game I've ever played. The graphics, while detailed are blurred and muddy, the framerate sucks, the physics is literally the worst I've ever seen. Walk over the weightless bodies of the monster who just one-hit-killed you.. it'll float around like its full of helium. Your weapons stick through walls (ever heard of collision detection).This game is without a shadow of a doubt, the worst game I've ever played. The graphics, while detailed are blurred and muddy, the framerate sucks, the physics is literally the worst I've ever seen. Walk over the weightless bodies of the monster who just one-hit-killed you.. it'll float around like its full of helium. Your weapons stick through walls (ever heard of collision detection). The stats are meaningless because they're not introduced. Your weapons exist in a parallel dimension and only appear when the character scratches his butt. Seriously.… Expand
  29. jpog
    Mar 26, 2015
    3
    Great graphics and definitely hard to play but it lacks the depth and rpg elements that I found in DK I and DK II but that is just my opinion. I would still get it though.
  30. aspic
    Mar 25, 2015
    1
    Mediocre game for the price with a lot of hype.

    The mechanic is the simplest of button mashing with a particularly slow and unresponsive avatar, if you guys remember Another World and the first Prince of Persia then remove the puzzle elements and make it 3D then this is what you're looking at. Don't expect God Of War fluidity here. Visually I'm not sure if everyone else is    Mediocre game for the price with a lot of hype.

    The mechanic is the simplest of button mashing with a particularly slow and unresponsive avatar, if you guys remember Another World and the first Prince of Persia then remove the puzzle elements and make it 3D then this is what you're looking at. Don't expect God Of War fluidity here.

    Visually I'm not sure if everyone else is experiencing a different game to me, but the enemies are both repetitive and unimaginative, and while the world textures and shaders are OK the geometry is decidedly last generation, this is not a game to wow your PC gamer friends with, heck it's not even a game to wow your PS3 owning friends with.

    On the mechanics, well there's no real sense of satisfaction with this game despite what most reviewers claimed. You kill all the enemies in an area either piecemeal or simply run around and avoid them, and you're just greeted with more of the same. There's not even much of a challenge if you're patient and take your time, it's just kinda dull, and once you've defeated a boss you really don't feel anything other than "oh, ok".

    There's nothing visceral about the operation either, the weapons feel floaty and disconnected, there's no satisfying sound effect or visual effect when you hit your mark, the motion just carries on through and you know that you did your job because the little bar above them goes down. Guns are really only there to distract/attract and separate enemies from the pack, you can also use them for riposte and to stagger an enemy in the middle of their attack, but as a weapon they do next to no damage.

    You will have a hard time finding reason to carry on playing beyond a few hours simply because there's no real reward for continuation. There's scant little narrative and even fewer characters, the world and it's geometry is even more repetitive than the first Infamous city, you will see the same geometry endlessly so there's little visual reward for exploring, the single mechanic of fighting is not exactly a strong point either. Mostly you'll carry on because you invested however much money and you'll be damned if you're not going to get your moneys worth out of it one way or another!

    I gather they built this with a very small team, so I guess you can forgive it's lack of story, visual, UI and mechanical flaws, it's basically a more expensive indie title, and for that it's decent enough. It comes up for free with Playstation Plus then it would definitely be worth downloading as there's at least a decent play length. But it's not worth spending more than perhaps $15 on. It might make a decent IOS game too, in fact that's probably the ideal platform, gameplay and graphics wouldn't suffer at all, the only trouble would be the lack of pause/save, otherwise this could even be a port from an IOS hack & slash game.

    Skip, wait for the next half finished cookie cutter Japanese monster hunting game to make it to the shelves, it will be the same but have attractive girls weilding giant swords and more imaginative scenery.    … Expand
  31. AugustoSisti
    Mar 28, 2015
    2
    When game bloodborn unfortunately I miss producing care. Unfortunately this game is just another darksous with different name and inferior quality. With few differences unfortunately not for the better , bloodborn adds nothing in the library of the PS4 that is different or better than the PS3 . Bloodborn is a PS3 game with low quality and that came supported the success of Darksols as manyWhen game bloodborn unfortunately I miss producing care. Unfortunately this game is just another darksous with different name and inferior quality. With few differences unfortunately not for the better , bloodborn adds nothing in the library of the PS4 that is different or better than the PS3 . Bloodborn is a PS3 game with low quality and that came supported the success of Darksols as many other games of this new generation is doing… Expand
  32. mick1944
    Mar 29, 2015
    0
    This game is a huge let down, i feel like i have wasted my money buying it, i will be selling it asap to try and get some good money for it. a huge let down, boring level design and a poor AI
  33. Teela
    Mar 7, 2018
    1
    Didn't manage to kill the first enemy in first 30 min of game play. So that is a big NO for me.

    I'm glad i didn't pay anything for this thx to PS plus.
  34. Unknown-Critic
    Nov 15, 2019
    0
    Trash visuals, last gen level of graphics, horrible character models and textures. Heck, MGS4 from 2008 on PS3 looks and plays better than this game. Combat is clunky as hell. This game isn't tough. It's just frustrating due to the deliberately horrible checkpointing which pushes you back to the start of the level after each death, long load times and congested environments which makesTrash visuals, last gen level of graphics, horrible character models and textures. Heck, MGS4 from 2008 on PS3 looks and plays better than this game. Combat is clunky as hell. This game isn't tough. It's just frustrating due to the deliberately horrible checkpointing which pushes you back to the start of the level after each death, long load times and congested environments which makes each encounter unfair for the player.

    If this game had proper frequent checkpointing and no stamina system then it would be not difficult at all. These games only have artificial difficulty. Actual challenging games have smart enemy A.I.
    Those games are challenging but still fair not like this.

    There is no story either and no "lore" does not count as story. Remove all the cutscenes and dialogue from Mass Effect and just leave the lore there and then tell me what the story actually is and not just your "interpretation" of it. It's a game with a bunch of levels, where you kill monsters with no explanation for anything even after the ending. It's the most archaic type of mainstream game I have seen this generation.    … Expand
  35. Kcon
    Mar 28, 2015
    2
    Good game , bad implementation

    The game is great for experienced soul vets, but does nothing to bring in new players, in fact it goes actively out of its way to discourage them. Combine frequent deaths and long loading screens and you can imagine how well that goes, add in a duping bug that completely ruins pvp and it gets worse, but you might say I dont pvp, well you dont have a    Good game , bad implementation

    The game is great for experienced soul vets, but does nothing to bring in new players, in fact it goes actively out of its way to discourage them. Combine frequent deaths and long loading screens and you can imagine how well that goes, add in a duping bug that completely ruins pvp and it gets worse, but you might say I dont pvp, well you dont have a choice, if you get stuck on a boss and want to summon help you will get pvped, most likely by someone with uber duped stuff.

    Add all of this together and if you aren't a souls fan and need help with bosses, you are not going to like this game.

    The game looks great, plays great, but if you are a new player and don't like pvp with people who are duped to the ubergills, you are in for a punishing experience.    … Expand
  36. Final_spart4n
    Apr 6, 2015
    0
    Wow bought this expecting great results and it is not even close to a 9. It's the worst designed gameplay of all time. I can't see where I'm going with the worst camera and next thing i know I'm dead. On top of that it takes a minute to reload the game twice. Graphics is also meh. Do not get on the hype train, this is worst game i played this year!
  37. KarnaK
    Jun 22, 2020
    0
    While there is fun to be had in the challenge of combat, there are absurdly unfair areas that lead to countless cheap deaths and lost progress. Specifically "frenzy" is a curse meter that builds up in various ways, but way too easily, and almost always leads to instant death. It's nearly impossible to avoid at times and is downright unfair, and ultimately ruined an otherwise goodWhile there is fun to be had in the challenge of combat, there are absurdly unfair areas that lead to countless cheap deaths and lost progress. Specifically "frenzy" is a curse meter that builds up in various ways, but way too easily, and almost always leads to instant death. It's nearly impossible to avoid at times and is downright unfair, and ultimately ruined an otherwise good experience for me. I can accept a loss if I made a mistake, but this and other mechanics feel cheap and unfair and will waste your time.… Expand
  38. ElektroDragon
    Mar 24, 2015
    4
    Extreme overyhype. Graphics engine is hardly improved since Dark Souls. Mechanics are not improved since Dark Souls, they are the same. And of course, the first monster you meet is unkillable without dying first and gaining who knows what esoteric knowledge to beat it. Typical FROM. I liked them better when they were making games like Enchanted Arms.
  39. Sh8de
    Mar 25, 2015
    5
    Game is exclusive to PS4 and can barely handle 30 fps, it constantly chops into the low 20's. From a technical standpoint this is crap. Game is just like Dark Souls 2 which I love but there is no excuse especially for a game that requires you to be on your A game at all times.
  40. ayyylmaoo
    Mar 25, 2015
    2
    Load times are what really chap my butt. After playing every souls game, this is the worst load times by far. It's also a bit too easy for me. Not a 9/10, but a solid 6/10
  41. Witchywoman212
    Mar 30, 2015
    5
    I forgot to mention in my earlier review about the insight system. If you use an insight, and can't connect to the server, disconnected by the server, or can't find help, the game uses this insight. Very punishing for a new player, and a game breaker.

    Blood vials have to be farmed. Very boring, but necessary. From needs to rethink this, and replenish resources at the lanterns.
  42. Naknik87
    Feb 2, 2020
    0
    the game is more angry than happy. downloads are very long. frames slow down.
  43. JesusAS
    Jan 21, 2017
    0
    Тупая игра. Все мобы имеют и дальний и ближний бой, хотя они должны быть уникальными.
    Говнище.
  44. AlexDarwin
    Dec 6, 2020
    0
    Графика хорошая, музыка на высоте, отличный дизайн уровней и монстров. НО: сюжет нужно выдирать из каких-то записок, описаний и т.п. Т.е. въехать что вообще происходит - проблематично. Звук иногда ужасный, например, когда персонаж ходит в воде - на рипите стоит один и тот же короткий звук и никак не меняется. И подобных примеров хватает. Это бесит и отдаёт халтурой. Ну и конечно сложность.Графика хорошая, музыка на высоте, отличный дизайн уровней и монстров. НО: сюжет нужно выдирать из каких-то записок, описаний и т.п. Т.е. въехать что вообще происходит - проблематично. Звук иногда ужасный, например, когда персонаж ходит в воде - на рипите стоит один и тот же короткий звук и никак не меняется. И подобных примеров хватает. Это бесит и отдаёт халтурой. Ну и конечно сложность. Есть казуал, есть сложность для среднего игрока, есть сложность для тех, кто хочет прилагать услилия, думать как победить, а есть серия Souls. Этой игре плевать на вас. И всё бы ничего, если бы сложность была 150%, но при этом все геймплейные составляющие должны быть отполированы на те же 150%. Это честно. Но нет, в Bloodborne сложность нереальная, секундное замешательство и ты - труп. Беги всю локацию сначала, опять бей всех монстров. Иногда из-за того, что камера коряво встанет, персонаж промахнётся, хотя вроде бы всё указывает на попадание. Может налететь группа монстров и зажать в углу и ничего ты не сделаешь. И игра не работает по принципу: мы всё сделали сложно, отполировали, тебе нужно только подумать - нет, здесь сделано по принципу: поставим здесь кучу мобов, сделаем неудобную для камеры локацию и нам похер, сможешь ты или нет, мы ведь fromsoftware, и нам плевать на баланс и удобство. Может игра бы и зашла, буть побольше чекпоинтов, но в таком виде в каком есть - это тупо издевательство. И было бы круто, если бы за такие челенджи давались бы какие-то ачивки в виде роликов, порции сюжета, хоть чего-то, но здесь ты можешь убить монстра через 4 часа мучений и получить в награду....ничего. Разработчикам настолько плевать все составляющие, кроме сложности, что они даже NPC рот не анимируют во время разговора.

    Кому игра подойдёт:
    1) тем, кому важен только геймплей
    2) тем, кому плевать на сюжет, персонажей, диалоги, катсцены
    3) тем, у кого железные нервы и склонность к садомазохизму
    4) тем, у кого очень много времени и его некуда деть

    Кому не подойдёт:
    1) тем, кто любит интересные сюжеты с персонажами, диалогами, катсценами
    2) тем, у кого мало времени на игры
    3) тем, кто любит сложные игры, но не любит маразматическую сложность, доведённую до абсурда    … Expand
  45. RealCritic93
    Dec 5, 2018
    0
    One of the most overrated games Ive ever played. The gaming snobs/elitists love this, well, here’s a 0 for you nerds. Go play something else instead of circle jerking over a game on critic/aggregate sites.
  46. ORevisor
    Apr 2, 2018
    0
    *Odeio o sistema de parry (mandatório no jogo) e a lentidão que os itens são usados... fora o constante e tedioso farm
    *As arenas de chefes são mal desenvolvidas, cheias de cantos, que atrapalha mais ainda a camera do jogo (que já é péssima) te deixando encurralado sem que vc perceba... e isso ocorreu bastante comigo já que uso mais a evasiva do que o parry...
    *Outra coisa que odiei é    *Odeio o sistema de parry (mandatório no jogo) e a lentidão que os itens são usados... fora o constante e tedioso farm
    *As arenas de chefes são mal desenvolvidas, cheias de cantos, que atrapalha mais ainda a camera do jogo (que já é péssima) te deixando encurralado sem que vc perceba... e isso ocorreu bastante comigo já que uso mais a evasiva do que o parry...
    *Outra coisa que odiei é quando se morre no jogo... as lanternas são muito distantes umas das outras fazendo com que após uma morte você tenha que fazer uma longa caminhada para chegar no mesmo ponto novamente.
    *Você personaliza os stats do seu personagem igual DS, porém de uma forma BEM mais genérica... As builds muitíssimas vezes utilizam as mesmas armas apenas diferenciando as gemas delas, a classe arcana é uma piada...
    *A história do jogo é um fracasso
    *As musicas também não é lá essas coisas que alguns dizem, uma ou outra é boa, DS é muito superior...
    Completei o jogo e desinstalei, o jogo me passou tanta raiva que não me deu nenhuma vontade em fazer outro char, diferentemente dos DS em que fiz quase 1 char para cada build...    … Expand
  47. Revoltado
    Jul 22, 2018
    0
    Pior jogo do gênero, não consegui ver os pontos positivos que algumas pessoas veem..
    - existem apenas dois escudos que não tem utilidade nenhuma, o jogo prioriza a evasiva e o parry que são milimetricamente cronometrados, se errar leva dano fenomenal, ou morre.
    - check points muito distantes uns dos outros, mesmo o jogo possuindo milhões de atalhos quando se morre tem que voltar de    Pior jogo do gênero, não consegui ver os pontos positivos que algumas pessoas veem..
    - existem apenas dois escudos que não tem utilidade nenhuma, o jogo prioriza a evasiva e o parry que são milimetricamente cronometrados, se errar leva dano fenomenal, ou morre.
    - check points muito distantes uns dos outros, mesmo o jogo possuindo milhões de atalhos quando se morre tem que voltar de longe, junto a um sistema de teleporte horrível.
    - para pessoas que morrem de mais o jogo obriga a farmar até poções de recuperação de hp.
    - sistema mágico péssimo, quase inexistente.
    - 99,99% das armas de fogo tem damage ridiculamente baixo.
    - a velocidade do jogo, ataques, evasivas... muitos dizem que é a melhor parte do jogo, pois eu digo que é a pior, tudo é muito cronometrado feito apenas para jogadores sem vida própria e não para jogadores casuais (como eu).
    - inimigos insuportáveis, tem um que só por você ficar em seu campo de visão o seu personagem já toma dano + status....
    O jogo é um lixo, feito apenas para jogadores fanáticos... joguei platinei e DESINSTALEI. Foi o único do gênero que eu nem quis jogar o new game + e nem criar outra personagem.    … Expand
  48. Sleuth
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    Enemies are always fought the same way: Dodge, hit enemy twice. Rins, repeat. it's genuinely bad.
  49. misterbiscuit
    Jan 17, 2016
    10
    I am obsessed with this game. The gameplay is phenomenal. The skill required is rewarding. The graphics are top-notch. The artwork is absorbing. The music is enthralling.
  50. theTRUTHson
    Jan 7, 2016
    9
    If you give the game the time it needs and get through the learning curve and early frustration, you will enjoy one of the best games of this generation. Some elements of Bloodborne are a textbook on how to make a good video game.
    Cons: Sets the bar very high for your next game.
  51. bentleyboy1989
    May 11, 2022
    0
    This game sucks. Combat sucks, graphics are dated, you’re forced to play without weapons. Avoid this crap at all costs!!
  52. cdsmith7
    Mar 31, 2020
    9
    If you loved Dark Souls 3 you need to play this game. While there are fewer variety of weapons and armor, and the world itself is not as diverse or awe inspiring as DS3, the improved combat makes up for these shortcomings. A masterpiece in it's own right that you'll be playing for years to come.
  53. RevolverOcelot
    Jun 16, 2021
    3
    This is one of those games that remind me of Sweeney Todd: BRILLIANT premise, but poorly executed. I like difficult games, but Bloodborne, like the "Souls" games, is difficult just to be difficult and make up for lack of substance. If you don't have a job or relationship, Bloodborne is for you, since progress saving is basically nonexsistent, and progress doesn't really occur. You can'tThis is one of those games that remind me of Sweeney Todd: BRILLIANT premise, but poorly executed. I like difficult games, but Bloodborne, like the "Souls" games, is difficult just to be difficult and make up for lack of substance. If you don't have a job or relationship, Bloodborne is for you, since progress saving is basically nonexsistent, and progress doesn't really occur. You can't just pick it up for a couple hours, because there's no point-you don't get anywhere, and if you do, it's not you can save where you're at and pick up where you left off. 4 hours into the game, and you're still just aimlessly wandering about, with no real direction or purpose. You are severely underpowered, and I don't think in these 4 hours any character spoke. There is absolutely NO story to speak of whatsoever. There's no sense of any kind of progression. in the first 20 minutes you run into a boss who's CLEARLY meant to be fought against late-game (some giant bird on a bridge). The devs decided "let's throw a bunch of cool stuff together haphazardly and then forgot to add a story. Graphics are great, and yes, loading times are MISERABLE, but I didn't find any of the glitches a lot of reviews have talked about. I wanted to really like the game, but there wasn't much to it… Expand
  54. Kanivakil
    Jul 26, 2015
    5
    I've only played about a few hours into this game but it is impossible to enjoy it for longer periods of time because the game gives me a headache due to its frame rate. The game does not run smoothly. It appears to stutter. I'm a PC gamer who is accustomed to 60 FPS so if you are a life/exclusive console gamer then I believe the game would be excellent for you--ignorance is bliss. I'veI've only played about a few hours into this game but it is impossible to enjoy it for longer periods of time because the game gives me a headache due to its frame rate. The game does not run smoothly. It appears to stutter. I'm a PC gamer who is accustomed to 60 FPS so if you are a life/exclusive console gamer then I believe the game would be excellent for you--ignorance is bliss. I've deducted 5 points solely because of that reason. Otherwise the game is near perfect in terms of visuals and mood it presents.… Expand
  55. Windolicker
    May 26, 2020
    10
    It is the best game I have ever played. It is DRIPPING with lore, atmosphere, and texture. Every symbol you see, every necklace someone wears, and every word that is uttered.....it all has meaning. Oh, you found an item? Where did you find it? Who possessed it? What surrounds you? The game demands attention to tiny details. They even give you a monocular for that purpose. I found myselfIt is the best game I have ever played. It is DRIPPING with lore, atmosphere, and texture. Every symbol you see, every necklace someone wears, and every word that is uttered.....it all has meaning. Oh, you found an item? Where did you find it? Who possessed it? What surrounds you? The game demands attention to tiny details. They even give you a monocular for that purpose. I found myself looking up definitions to words I thought I already knew so that I could expand my understanding of lore descriptions.
    When it comes to story telling, Miyazaki and Fromsoftware have literally created a new genre of gaming. It is everything that gaming could and should be. And make no mistake, it is pure art.
    I won't go into the mechanics of combat and general gameplay. To me, it is absolutely flawless; crafted and finely honed to perfection. The only negative critique I have about the game is the HUD that can't be turned to "automatic" which was an option that was given in Dark Souls 3. It allows you to absorb the beauty of the environments and then as soon as you get into combat, the display pops up with your health bar.
    I deliberately have played this game slowly because I just don't want it to end. It is the best game of all time, of this I am certain. Miyazaki is the secret sauce. Dark Souls 2 felt like an empty shell without him.    … Expand
  56. stevanthecruel
    Jan 10, 2016
    10
    its a masterpiece,i even didn't like dark souls series but this game win me over,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
  57. Ramiro1992
    Nov 24, 2019
    7
    The atmosphere of this game is really cool and creepy, set in the victorian era, with many well designed enemies and creatures, this game is a very good quality title that keeps players engaged into the action with a fairly hard challenge, and it is worth playing. I found the level design much better than dark souls series, and for many reasons this game reminds me of nightmare creatures,The atmosphere of this game is really cool and creepy, set in the victorian era, with many well designed enemies and creatures, this game is a very good quality title that keeps players engaged into the action with a fairly hard challenge, and it is worth playing. I found the level design much better than dark souls series, and for many reasons this game reminds me of nightmare creatures, for the psx and n64.
    The gameplay is good and you can use some sub weapons that are very effective, like the molotov cocktails. The graphics are amazing and there's no music during parts of the gameplay. This game is one of the best ps4 games so far, what a shame that it remained a ps4 exclusive.

    7/10    … Expand
  58. MaxPayneIsGod
    Nov 28, 2017
    10
    FromSoft delivers again with their spin on a more aggressive and attacking oriented Souls game.
    Aesthetically BB is immaculate, from the environments down to the enemy design, everything has been created with a type of demented care which sets the scene perfectly.
    Sound design is beautiful, the music and the ambient sounds are sculpted around and into the experience. And yes those are    FromSoft delivers again with their spin on a more aggressive and attacking oriented Souls game.
    Aesthetically BB is immaculate, from the environments down to the enemy design, everything has been created with a type of demented care which sets the scene perfectly.
    Sound design is beautiful, the music and the ambient sounds are sculpted around and into the experience. And yes those are babies crying.
    The story is as bizarre as it gets, however delving deeper is recommended, read and listen to everything. Bit by bit your piece together something quite unique.
    Overall the game is flawless and I can't recommend it enough.
    However, the Chalice Dungeons.
    I hate "Challenge Rooms" in games, I don't care what you say about the lore and the extra enemies and bosses. The Chalice Dungeons are monotonous, repetitive extremely unnecessary. By the time I managed to grind my way to the trophy for Queen Yharnam I was so OP the last section of the main game was trivial at best. From could've and should've made the dungeons another "level" within the main game. I for one will never touch them again.
    All being said, Bloodborne is an amazing game and another reason to own a PS4. Those Chalice Dungeons though . . . I'll still give it a 10    … Expand
  59. DinoBeam
    Apr 20, 2020
    10
    This game is one of the most amazing works of art of our time. Just walking outside and looking around is to be in a digital art gallery. Never before has a mad psychedelic horror poem become so tangible as a real place!
  60. zisisaxl
    Jan 24, 2016
    10
    To make clear, i dont like rpg games like witcher... but this one is exception. Bloodborne is a fantastic game and one of the best of all time.Αtmosphere is unique. Yes is hard but this is the deal. Action is great and exploring the gothic world is pleasure. Α must buy and play
  61. Darkly_Tranquil
    Jan 7, 2016
    10
    From Sortware and game director Hidetaka Miyazaki have delivered a masterclass in game design in the form of Bloodborne. This Lovecraftian gothic horror action RPG excels in every aspect of game design you could consider; from the gloomy foreboding aesthetic of its visual design; it's intricate interlocking level design that eventually grows into a single connected open world; to itsFrom Sortware and game director Hidetaka Miyazaki have delivered a masterclass in game design in the form of Bloodborne. This Lovecraftian gothic horror action RPG excels in every aspect of game design you could consider; from the gloomy foreboding aesthetic of its visual design; it's intricate interlocking level design that eventually grows into a single connected open world; to its tight, responsive, and brutally challenging combat; and it's haunting, melancholy soundtrack. All these elements combine to create a game that is incredibly atmospheric, while simultaneously being a joy to play.

    Visually Bloodborne is spectacular, with it's extraordinarily detailed environment design evoking a distinctly Dickensian feel, and it's creatively grotesque menagerie of misshapen humans, beasts, and tentacled horrors are strikingly reminiscent of Doctor Jekyll & Mr. Hyde, Jack the Ripper, and H.P. Lovecraft. Of particular note is the skilful use of lighting and shadow effects, which cast the environments in gloomy shadows and pale moonlight, providing plenty of places for adversaries to lurk and keeping the player constantly on edge for an attack at all times.

    The soundtrack is just as effective, adding tension to the gameplay experience. The haunting classical and choral melodies that play in the background during exploration add to the atmosphere of escalating dread, then give way to bombastic orchestral scores during the climactic boss battles.

    But it's in the area of gameplay where Bloodborne truly shines. The combat system is fast paced, brutal, and unforgiving in its difficulty, but also elegant in its simplicity and responsiveness of its controls. Battles are hectic and demanding, with enemies often attacking from hidden locations or in packs, requiring fast reflexes and use of the environments to overcome them. Bosses offer a whole other level of challenge, with each featuring unique and powerful combat abilities that must be overcome. Effort, practice, and determination will be required to defeat them, as any mistake can be fatal.

    The only real criticisms I can level at the game are technical ones that are most likely the result of the limitations of the platform the game is running on. There are frequent frame rate drops throughout the game, but they are especially noticeable during hectic combat sequences with many characters onscreen, and when the game is trying to render panoramic views with long draw distances. The loads times are also rather long, even with the later patches, and as of patch 1.09, you can still expect to wait 25-30 seconds to load into areas, depending on their size and complexity. One can only imagine what Bloodborne would be like if it could be played on a high end PC that could do it justice where the PS4 clearly struggles.

    Having said all that, I feel that I should point out that Bloodborne is not for everyone. If you are easily frustrated by difficulty, or have an aversion to excessive blood, gore, and horror themes, this game is probably not for you. But if you are up for the challenge, Bloodborne is masterfully crafted game that should not be missed.    … Expand
  62. AvxrageJoe
    Feb 8, 2020
    10
    10/10. My favorite game I've ever played. It's the best of the Soulsborne series. The aggressive gameplay suits me better than the slower gameplay of Dark Souls or Dark Souls II.
  63. josesueiro
    Apr 14, 2016
    9
    Bloodborne is an action role-playing video game developed by FromSoftware and published by Sony

    + Fun and Fast Combat
    + Victorian London
    + Dark Atmospheric
    + Great Boss Fights
  64. robertomarin
    Aug 3, 2020
    10
    I'm a huge Nintendo fan, so it hurts to say, but this is the best gaming experience I've had on my entire life, period. I've been playing games since 8 bit generation, and I can't describe how I felt when I did platinum this game. Amazing.
  65. dubloon7
    May 8, 2015
    9
    Just like the Souls iterations before this, the lore is phenomenal. The downside to this lovely gem, even though it is primarily fun to play and the music is outstanding throughout, is that the fighting mechanics unlike the Souls series is clunky, lock-on sucks and movements to dodge are horrendously activated throughout tough gameplay. The game slows down to a snails pace in certain areasJust like the Souls iterations before this, the lore is phenomenal. The downside to this lovely gem, even though it is primarily fun to play and the music is outstanding throughout, is that the fighting mechanics unlike the Souls series is clunky, lock-on sucks and movements to dodge are horrendously activated throughout tough gameplay. The game slows down to a snails pace in certain areas of the game where there may be lots of enemies, but rediculous damages from enemy attacks clear from their swings/areas killed this numerous times for me as the devs clearly wanted to piss off gamers by leaving glitches throughout. Primary beef with any co-op/invading breaks the game entierly as numerous attempts on-end fail to connect directly to someone else's game, and are kicked to the goddamn title screen. FROM needs to fix their damn connectivity issues outright, but the story and length of game are great!

    Dark Souls 1>BB>Demons Souls>Dark Souls 2    … Expand
  66. ReakingHavok
    Jul 8, 2015
    7
    decent story, one of the hardest games i have ever played...with that being said..just because its hard doesnt mean it goods it means it is hard. the game shouldnt be judged by how hard it is but by how good the mechanics and game play is along with the story. not as great as people make it seem and definatly not as bad as some people are rating it. just because you dont like how hard thedecent story, one of the hardest games i have ever played...with that being said..just because its hard doesnt mean it goods it means it is hard. the game shouldnt be judged by how hard it is but by how good the mechanics and game play is along with the story. not as great as people make it seem and definatly not as bad as some people are rating it. just because you dont like how hard the game is be respectful and rate on the other stuff like immersion, mechanics and story… Expand
  67. CoNn3r_B
    Jul 29, 2015
    6
    I found Bloodborne to be a hallow and overall boring experience and here is why.
    Level Design: The best thing about Dark Souls 1 and 2 is the level design, no matter what you say about DS2 Drangleic(I'm pretty sure I spelt that wrong) is a beautiful and varied place with dark castles to bright vibrant forests and the same goes double to DS1 but Bloodborne is just the same dark grey/blue    I found Bloodborne to be a hallow and overall boring experience and here is why.
    Level Design: The best thing about Dark Souls 1 and 2 is the level design, no matter what you say about DS2 Drangleic(I'm pretty sure I spelt that wrong) is a beautiful and varied place with dark castles to bright vibrant forests and the same goes double to DS1 but Bloodborne is just the same dark grey/blue world which is permanently miserable and has next to no variation in the colour pallet.
    Weapons: Yes they are cool with how they can switch changing your combat style mid fight and yes they look sexy but there are so few of them, I came across only 7 weapons in my play-through and 4 guns which is disappointing as hell, in DS1 and 2 you couldn't go five steps without tripping over a weapon useful or no. They need more weapons asap.
    Armour: You are restricted in what you can wear now whereas is DS you could wear light or medium or heavy or heavy-light...the world was your oyster but Bloodborne restricts you to coats and hats and like the weapons, they lack in variety.
    Combat: Combat is about the only redeeming thing in this game where it is fast paced and well laid out but it lacks the choice of DS, you could dual wield or use miracles or magic or sword and shield and so on so forth but in Bloodborne you are restricted to main hand and a gun, you can use both hands or torches and shields but they are so useless this time round, I went trough the entire game with the saw-cleaver and had no trouble which brings me to my next point...
    Difficulty: The main staple of the DS games is their difficulty, the hardest one to date is still DS1 and DS2 comes second, Bloodborne was easy in comparison, in my entire playthrough I died in combat 20 times rather than 150 in DS2 and over 200 in DS1. The enemies telegraphed their attacks from last week where most could be dodged by a quick back step anyway, the Bosses were so, so easy. Most were too big to actually hit you, you could just roll under them or step behind them and early on you become overpowered making the standard enemy nothing more than free xp.
    Story: To top it all off the story is god awful, this is a story where SPOILER ALERT the good ending has you turn into a **** squid...I'll let that swim around your head for a few moments SPOILER END the world tells you nothing about itself unlike DS1 and characters have no story what so ever, just showing up for nothing other than empty interactions or free items or you blow them or some menial crap like that.
    Overall: I didn't get a sense of accomplishment when I finished Bloodborne but instead I felt bored, I thought to myself what did I enjoy about this game and I found very few things to recall, I would mention the chalice dungeons but they can summed up in one word "Crap" I felt very disappointed in this game and opted to sell it and buy Dark Souls 2 Scholar of the First Sin instead which was way more interesting.
    6.5/10    … Expand
  68. Impirus
    Jan 5, 2016
    10
    Truly this game can be called a masterpiece with not an inch of exaggerating, it's like a game to be recognised as such, every thing has a meaning and it's so logical in a way that wows you, and it's a game to the fullest with epic gameplay and outstanding environment, i wish everyone to play it to understand how special this one is
  69. olrion
    Sep 2, 2015
    7
    I was new to the Dark Souls/Bloodborne realm when one of my mates introduced me to Bloodborne on the PS4 recently and I was immediately hooked. Hacking and slashing our way through the beautifully dark world, we passed the controller back and forth with every death, for hours.

    My first impressions were that the game-play was incredibly intense, exciting and surprisingly rewarding    I was new to the Dark Souls/Bloodborne realm when one of my mates introduced me to Bloodborne on the PS4 recently and I was immediately hooked. Hacking and slashing our way through the beautifully dark world, we passed the controller back and forth with every death, for hours.

    My first impressions were that the game-play was incredibly intense, exciting and surprisingly rewarding (despite being brutally mauled every few seconds) but sadly, as reality set in I soon found it to be simply too punishing for a casual gamer like me and the 'appeal' of dying became unnecessary.

    I understand that the unforgiving nature of the series is exactly what appeals to most gamers and its difficulty has become a signature of the series, but I would have liked to see a difficulty system implemented to give more casual gamers a chance to enjoy and finish the game.

    I've been a gamer for over 25 years and I still get the buzz when playing a new game. I will always try and beat games that I buy and enjoy, whilst being realistic about how much time I can dedicate to an age-old hobby. However, after being exposed to Bloodborne for several hours on a friends save - despite all it's potential and mystique - I couldn't see myself tormenting myself and playing through the entire game.

    Bloodborne is a great looking game, challenging and strangely addictive, but it's relentlessly difficulty left me grinding hours away only to be felled once again by an enemy that is seemingly impossible to beat. The enjoyment ceased when I found the only way to progress through relatively small sections of the game, was to repeatedly swipe at re-spawned enemies in order to level up and build up potions to navigate the evil lurking around the next corner.

    This process quickly becomes a fruitless pursuit of what I am sure is a rewarding climax, but the endless hours and patience required to beat the first boss, let alone the entire game, is just too much for a gamer with other pursuits, responsibilities (and a job) to tackle.

    Bloodborne and games like it will not change their formula over a few cries from casual gamers who 'don't get it', but I can't help but feel excluded from being given a fair chance of truly appreciating a title with great potential simply because the developers want to keep hold of the brand of gaming that makes their games unique.

    If players want a challenge that befits the Dark Souls mould then they would take it upon themselves to ramp up the difficulty to a level that suits them/challenges them and given the chance I would have done the opposite and lowered the bar a little so that I could appreciate Bloodborne in the way that a casual gamer should be able to.

    If you enjoy a story driven game that is aesthetically pleasing, dark, challenging and ultimately rewarding then Bloodborne will be right up your street. Be warned however, there will be evil lurking at the end of that street and it WILL kill you. A LOT!    … Expand
  70. RyanL9588
    Jan 23, 2020
    10
    I first bought this game in 2016 and quickly bounced off it due to being unable to overcome the second boss. However despite this setback I still felt strongly that Bloodborne was an excellent game because of its incredible art design, level design, and fantastic combat and hoped that one day I could experience the full game. In 2019 I finally came back to the game & completed twoI first bought this game in 2016 and quickly bounced off it due to being unable to overcome the second boss. However despite this setback I still felt strongly that Bloodborne was an excellent game because of its incredible art design, level design, and fantastic combat and hoped that one day I could experience the full game. In 2019 I finally came back to the game & completed two playthroughs in quick succession and my gut feeling back in 2016 was correct, Bloodborne is one of the greatest games of the last decade. The combat is pretty close to perfection with precise controls balanced against phenomenal enemy & boss design to create a game that gets the adrenaline pumping like nothing else outside of FromSoftware's other titles. The art design is absolutely incredible nailing the look & feel of both Bram Stoker & HP Lovecraft while synthesizing their works into the perfect nightmare. The music & sound design is also fantastic providing a perfect complement to the visuals & creating a wonderful sense of atmosphere & place. Finally the game design (level, mechanics etc.) is some of the best I have ever seen as the fear of losing blood echoes perfectly pushes against the excitement of unlocking a shortcut, new level, or a new lamp making even the most minor moments feel important.

    Overall this game would be a easy 10/10 as it captivated me like few games have & made me a permanent fan of FromSoftWare.    … Expand
  71. HanzoHasashi
    Feb 16, 2016
    10
    Hard to find a better game than Bloodborne. Grotesque beasts roam a victorian age inspired Yharnam pummeling the unfortunate hunter over and over again. The setting is ridiculously fascinating, the combat system is nearly flwaless and the bosses are some of the best that From Software has ever conceived. A must.
  72. Zstephable
    Jan 23, 2016
    10
    Fantastic game, it offers great visuals and gameplay that offers a challenge, I love the creepy atmosphere and combat that keeps me on the edge of my seat. One of my favorite games on the PS4.
  73. CynicsGaming
    Dec 1, 2015
    10
    Reason I gave this a 10: To counter all of the unnecessary troll 0's this game doesn't deserve.
    REAL SCORE: 9.5
    So I literally made a Metacritic account just to review this game and a couple of others. As I scroll down the user reviews, I see 0's being given by people with the sole reason that the game is too hard! What do you guys want!?!? You are the ones that are crying that games now    Reason I gave this a 10: To counter all of the unnecessary troll 0's this game doesn't deserve.
    REAL SCORE: 9.5
    So I literally made a Metacritic account just to review this game and a couple of others. As I scroll down the user reviews, I see 0's being given by people with the sole reason that the game is too hard! What do you guys want!?!? You are the ones that are crying that games now are too casual yet a game that is difficult is released and people are giving it 0's just because you couldn't beat the first boss? Really? I got rekt by the first boss 17 times but I learned and this game rewards you for it! And this was my first time playing a FromSoftware game. The graphics are great. The amount of detail put into everything from a small puddle to an enemy is phenomenal. The gothic art style is a great welcomed change. With a naturally scary setting and horrifying creature designs, this game is easily one of the scariest games Ive played that isn't even considered a horror game. The story is vague and cryptic but for those who put the time in to piece it all together will be thoroughly satisfied. Weapon variation is great but I would say weapons like the Tonitrus are rather weak due to Arcane being a relatively weak stat. That's why I took .5 off. Stat balancing wasn't too great despite this being a RPG. Bloodtinge and Arcane are relatively worthless in the story and are only worth investing in if you play PvP a lot. A couple of bosses were easy to beat *cough* Witches of Hemwick* but bosses like the Blood Starved Beast are arguably some of the hardest bosses of all time. Constant defeat can be angering but Bloodborne is never unfair or has cheap enemies that can cheese you over. Every defeat was due to you not adapting to the enemy. I bought this game when it was released, and it has become one of my favorite RPG's of all time. Since Stat. Balance is key in an RPG though it did lose a point    … Expand
  74. 4elove4ek
    Jan 7, 2016
    10
    This is a beautiful and terrible world! Thank you very much FromSoftware(Eng) Это одновременно и прекрасная и ужасная игра огромное спасибо вам FromSoftware(Ru)
  75. Lepstrung
    Jan 8, 2016
    8
    Bloodborne has bee made very great. Everything looks nice and sounds nice. Game is good and enjoyable but its very hard. There are many moments where enemies are too impossible and whatever you do you always end up loosing. So Im kind of stuck at one point. There is only one way to go and there are some really hard enemies. Then there are boss fights. I enjoy them bosses are scary andBloodborne has bee made very great. Everything looks nice and sounds nice. Game is good and enjoyable but its very hard. There are many moments where enemies are too impossible and whatever you do you always end up loosing. So Im kind of stuck at one point. There is only one way to go and there are some really hard enemies. Then there are boss fights. I enjoy them bosses are scary and strong and not easy, I like that, but sometimes bosses are just too hard. So this game is good and its worth of playing for but its hard and needs lot of time. So they could have make it litte bit easier.… Expand
  76. GaNTZzZ_Pele
    Jan 8, 2016
    9
    Pros: El control y el ritmo en las batallas te pica a llegar dominarlo totalmente. La dificultad ajustadisima. Escenarios redondos y un apartado visual/artistico impecables.

    Contras: Por decir algo, la "historia" puede parecer excesivamente rebuscada.
  77. Yoystik
    Jan 9, 2016
    9
    This is the best game I've played on the PS4. if you own a PS4 you SHOULD have this game, and here is why:
    The graphics are excellent - which proves the power of the PS4
    The gameplay is top notch - it is action based combat so you have to move around your enemies, attack from behind, and use strategy!, I have nothing else to say, so far the best experience on the combat There are a LOT    This is the best game I've played on the PS4. if you own a PS4 you SHOULD have this game, and here is why:
    The graphics are excellent - which proves the power of the PS4
    The gameplay is top notch - it is action based combat so you have to move around your enemies, attack from behind, and use strategy!, I have nothing else to say, so far the best experience on the combat
    There are a LOT of monsters - and they're not just monsters or enemies, they look AWESOME!
    You always feel you're progressing - This is because you're constantly finding new things, new weapons, leveling up your character, etc...
    There is a lot of replay value - You will always find something new on each "new" game, it can be a weapon, a hidden spot, an item.. even a whole new zone!!

    There are a lot of good things on bloodborne, and I can't wait for the new Dark Souls 3    … Expand
  78. Ps4isawesome
    Feb 18, 2016
    10
    I have played dark souls but never completed it because it didn't click with me if you will. Although with bloodborne I had one of the most amazing experiences on the playstation platform. Knowing that this was a difficult game, I knew I was going to die.... a lot. This game gave me an extra urge to have the momentum to defeat a boss. It gave me satisfaction when I killed a boss and II have played dark souls but never completed it because it didn't click with me if you will. Although with bloodborne I had one of the most amazing experiences on the playstation platform. Knowing that this was a difficult game, I knew I was going to die.... a lot. This game gave me an extra urge to have the momentum to defeat a boss. It gave me satisfaction when I killed a boss and I completed the game, I felt joyed when I completed a "Souls" game for my first time. Not to mention the gothic style of the game which was beautifully crafted alongside the gameplay. Also the nightmarish creature models were an excellent touch to the game by giving the game a bizarre beauty behind it. Therefore Bloodborne, although with minor hiccups in frame rate and glitches it's a fantastic experience that gave me and will probably give u the satisfaction to complete the game, no game is perfect but certain ones like this get a 10/10 because of how enjoyable it is.… Expand
  79. Dead-Pixel
    Sep 17, 2019
    10
    This is one of the only games I can truly call a masterpiece. This is one of the best games I've ever played. There's almost no drawbacks other than some fps issues.

    Buy this game. You need this in your life if you're interested in video games at all.
  80. windxtravelerx
    Aug 8, 2016
    3
    I never thought i would say this, but for the first time ever i've played a FromSoftware game and i just hated it. Having played from Demon's Souls to DS3 i thought that this game would be awesome, and it is, to some extent. The graphics are beautiful, the atmosphere is quite good and the gameplay is quite fast, however this is the biggest flaw in this game. The combat is more frenetic andI never thought i would say this, but for the first time ever i've played a FromSoftware game and i just hated it. Having played from Demon's Souls to DS3 i thought that this game would be awesome, and it is, to some extent. The graphics are beautiful, the atmosphere is quite good and the gameplay is quite fast, however this is the biggest flaw in this game. The combat is more frenetic and everything is fast, except you. Your character is still a slug compared to other enemies or bosses that can in quick sucession attack you 4-5 times without leaving you space to roll or evade their attacks. Also, this game forces you to fight against multiple enemies the whole time, something that the much despised DS2 do all the time. It's annoying and cheap since you can only lock into one enemy at time, you can't use lock on and hope to attack everyone without any problem, you might get lucky but most of the time you'll end up dead quickly because all enemies in this game are ferocious. Also, your character is just a blind moron that misses his/her attack almost everytime unless you're using the lock on. So most of the time when you have to fight against mobs you'll end up hitting the air more than the enemies themselves. The bosses in this game are boring and yawn-inducing. Not even one of them are actually interesting, which is weird since From never had a lot of problems with boss design. The game also stripped down a lot of RPG elements from Dark Souls or Demon's Souls. Gone are the weight system, the poise and etc. You can still level up your char but you'll end up investing only in three attributes: Vitality, Endurance and Strength because the other attributes don't really make a lot of difference to your character's overall stats. You also have less armor, weapons and items overall, which is disappointing and it feels just a lazy job from FS. You pick one weapon and just keep with it until the end because it's not worth to change it. Of course that the Trick System adds a more interesting interaction with all weapons and also add some strategy to this game. There's also magic, which is called Arcane here, but i never used and as far as i'm concerned is really gimmicky and just ridiculous, it doesn't work like it works in DS or Demon's Souls. The game is quite short and the journey itself is quite forgettable. I'm sure that most people don't ever come back again to this game after finishing it once or twice because of the length of the campaign, the scarcity of weapons and armors and etc. You can't create dozens of different builds because of the attributes limitations. The only thing that you can change is your weapon, the rest is just unecessary unless you want a big challenge playing with an only-arcane build or only-firearm build or whatever...One thing that this game does quite well, though, it's killing you with cheap deaths. The sensation that i had while playing this game, specially at the last half of it, is the same feeling that i had while playing DS2, which is not a good thing. Simply put, the game starts quite hard but because the enemies are just too strong and the fact that BB forces you to use the "parry" attacks (here know as visceral attacks) makes the game harder and just an annoying festival of hit and miss attacks with wrong timed-shots happening almost everytime. After a while you start to upgrade your weapon and the firearm becomes almost useless to a extent. But after halfway throught the game you'll start to see something changing: Enemy placement. It seemed that FromSoftware wanted to use the same strategy as Yui did and decided to just place a bunch of enemies everywhere just to kill you over and over again. You'll start to see how hard the game becomes out of nowhere. You'll be surrounded and destroyed by 2 or 3 attacks from 4 or 5 enemies at once. This is not an exaggeration. If you pay attention to the game you'll see that almost never you'll experience framerate drops, but at the end of the game this will start to happen almost the whole time, because of how much enemies the developers put into a single area, just pay attention and you'll see.

    With a short campaign, uninspiring bosses, frustrating gameplay mechanics, less weapons, less armor, less optiions, less RPG and more hack and slash and cheap deaths, BloodBorne it's an annoying brat who wants all attention and everytime you have to let it win because he wants. It's a bad game and i'm reallyyyyy disappointed to spend my money with this game and its DLC. Just stick with DS3 on your PS4 and you'll be fine.    … Expand
  81. xvvolf4
    May 1, 2016
    6
    This was my first "souls" type game, and since I picked this up on sale I would say I got my money's worth...however I still have not finished the game because at around Rom, I just started to get bored and now I feel like playing the game has become a chore, rather than fun (which the entire first half was). While I will finish the game eventually I'm actually more interested in justThis was my first "souls" type game, and since I picked this up on sale I would say I got my money's worth...however I still have not finished the game because at around Rom, I just started to get bored and now I feel like playing the game has become a chore, rather than fun (which the entire first half was). While I will finish the game eventually I'm actually more interested in just starting over again.

    The difficulty of the game is quite fair. It's not an easy game that you'll just blow through, but it's also no where near as hard as what it's made out to be.

    If you can pick this game up on sale for $20 or less, don't hesitate. From the beginning to Rom it can easily give you $20 worth of entertainment.    … Expand
  82. IlyaHero
    Mar 1, 2019
    10
    The best game ever made. Fantastic design, dynamic and very satisfying combat, great bosses, brilliant soundtrack, genius and deep lore and so on. It is definitely worth buying PS4 for this masterpiece
  83. fuky
    Apr 12, 2016
    7
    Bloodborne is a cool game, the dark setting and monsters look cool, but I think is a bit overrated.
    Although bosses can look cool, mobs become repetitive. Some people claim the game is hard, but is not.
    The little bit of story the game has, makes no sense and I hate the sometimes you are next to a wall or something similar and an enemy can hit you, but you can't. The hit detection can    Bloodborne is a cool game, the dark setting and monsters look cool, but I think is a bit overrated.
    Although bosses can look cool, mobs become repetitive. Some people claim the game is hard, but is not.
    The little bit of story the game has, makes no sense and I hate the sometimes you are next to a wall or something similar and an enemy can hit you, but you can't. The hit detection can be iffy.

    The game is fun as a hack n slash with some light rpg elements. overall is a 7.4    … Expand
  84. JS99
    Apr 13, 2016
    8
    I had a lot of fun with this game. The combat was fluid and you need a strategy for every enemy and boss. The controls are responsive and the weapons are a nice mashup of new and Dark Souls. The areas are fun and interesting to explore. Make no mistake this is a DS game, just with a twist and no (usable) shield. Hopefully SCEA won't just keep pumping these games out withoutI had a lot of fun with this game. The combat was fluid and you need a strategy for every enemy and boss. The controls are responsive and the weapons are a nice mashup of new and Dark Souls. The areas are fun and interesting to explore. Make no mistake this is a DS game, just with a twist and no (usable) shield. Hopefully SCEA won't just keep pumping these games out without innovating, even this game started to feel a little too familiar.… Expand
  85. CLAUDIUS
    Feb 3, 2018
    9
    This is the first game from the Souls saga I play and I'd like to share my impressions on it. At first I felt a bit frustrated, because I did not know where to go, what to do and I was a bit annoyed by the fact that you lose all your echoes everytime you die (although you can retrieve them if you don't die again before) so this is the reason why I recommend, for the new players, to watch aThis is the first game from the Souls saga I play and I'd like to share my impressions on it. At first I felt a bit frustrated, because I did not know where to go, what to do and I was a bit annoyed by the fact that you lose all your echoes everytime you die (although you can retrieve them if you don't die again before) so this is the reason why I recommend, for the new players, to watch a tutorial on Youtube, it helps a lot. Once you understand better the mechanics of the game, how the storytelling works and how to cope withe the difficulty of the game, is really enjoyable. You will still die many times if this is your first playthrough, no doubt about that, but it does not feel too repetitive, since the playability is quite fluent and fun and, once you learn the movements of each NPC, quite straightforward. I am positively surprised by this game, still dying a lot though. A first i looks like a very unfair game and, for me, the boss battles are very tough, but for now I did not need to repeat them more than 4 times.
    The atmosphere is obviously Gothic and spooky which reminds me a lot to Sleepy Hollow, and I love that (although some NPCS can give you a bit of a scare when they appear out of nowhere).
    It has its issues, not too important from my point of view, within the technical side of the software, e. g. : dead NPCS swirl and move like jelly when you walk over them, it's kinda funny, but odd.
    In conclusion, I really recommend this game, although I understand if you are the type of player that gets frustrated very easy and do no enjoy difficulty, as good as this game is, it is not for you.    … Expand
  86. CasualGamer87
    May 9, 2016
    4
    Try and Epic Fail. I review it as a casual gamer for other casual gamers.
    First of all, I gifted the disc to a used games shop a week after i bought this tragedy of a game.
    I played about 10-15 hours, got even a couple of bosses down. Then I could not find the way to progress further. Lost about 1-2 hours of my time trying to find the right way and re spawning. Then it became    Try and Epic Fail. I review it as a casual gamer for other casual gamers.
    First of all, I gifted the disc to a used games shop a week after i bought this tragedy of a game.
    I played about 10-15 hours, got even a couple of bosses down. Then I could not find the way to progress further. Lost about 1-2 hours of my time trying to find the right way and re spawning. Then it became uninteresting and frustrating (Like what the hell am I doing here? Why did I even spend money on this? Why am I not playing anything else? Is there any indicator of what I should do? Why didn't I watch a video of it before i bought it?) Anyhow, there is no story (only trash and junk hidden in some items), Game sounds very stale, graphics and scenery feel harsh (animated stuff that is a little far away is pixelated)
    I can't understand the many positive reviews. Git Gud your A**.
    4/10 because some hardcore gamer might like it and some weapons were cool.    … Expand
  87. Excitedpickle69
    Jul 1, 2016
    3
    First off i am a huge fan of dark souls but bloodborne is **** not because it's hard but because of its fast paste gameplay and the amount of weapons you discover is so slow it brings you down. This is got to be the worst "souls" game
  88. Druid
    Jan 5, 2020
    9
    An amazing game for any lovecraft or action rpg fan or both. This combat is incredible, the story is great and the world is oozing with atmosphere. The difficulty is also very well made.

    Definitely recommend.
  89. OberiousLocke
    Oct 3, 2018
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I know the souls games. I know their reputation. I finally got to play Bloodborne through PS Now, because forced exclusivity can and should really just die off, and while I have my nitpicks with Dark souls 1 and Dark Souls 2, I finally know why Dark Souls 3 is so **** terrible. While they were off letting the B Team make DkS 2, A Team was off with Miyazaki making Bloodborne, and in turn, the game they would later reskin and sell as Dark Souls 3.

    I thought people were exaggerating when they said that Dark Souls 3 was a shameless copy paste of Bloodborne. Dark Souls 2 might have been lackluster compared to Dark Souls 1, but they aren't stupid.

    I swear to Christ I have never been more wrong about anything else ever. In Dark Souls 3, dodging is overpowered and blocking is nigh on useless because of the mistake that are poise stabs. In Bloodborne, dodging is overpowered because blocking isn't the focus of the game.

    In Bloodborne, there are monsters that you'll encounter only a few hours into the game that can and will stunlock you to death without a chance to evade or counter attack. In Dark Souls 3, the same thing applies because of how they botched poise.

    I could go on, but I won't, because the key thing that makes Rolling good and blocking bad in Bloodborne was stripped from Dark Souls 3 with no compensation, and that is the rally system.

    In Bloodborne when you get smacked, if you smack back you recover health to a point, which incentives aggressive play and frequent dodging, while leaving blocking useless. This compensates for the fact that assuming you're not stunlocked into oblivion, enemies can knock off huge chunks of your health in a single hit.

    In Dark Souls 3, enemies can still stunlock you within an inch of your life, deal massive damage with each hit/homing grab attack, have seemingly endless combos sometimes, and there is **** all you can do except chug some estus. Out of estus? Time to retreat and start over or eat **** my friend!

    However what Bloodborne does well compared to Dark Souls 3 still doesn't make it all that great. The best example that most players would know from pretty early on is Henryk. In the Central Yharnam, you meet Eileen the Crow, who depending on choices will make another appearance in the Cathedral Ward, who tells you about an Old Hunter gone mad named Henryk, saying that she has some business with him, as she is the hunter of hunters.

    If you make the annoying run from the Central Yharnam/Great Bridge lamp back to the boss room of Father Gascoigne, you'll find Eileen fighting with Henryk. Of course you know it isn't going to be easy, you expect that, right?

    Instead of a decent challenge, you get what is essentially a boss fight with:

    *A boss with a massive amount of health
    *A boss who can knock off up to an entire half of your health in a single blow
    *Can (and does) spam the Hunters Pistol weapon up to 3-5 times in a row with no warning until you've been hit at least once, and can take out up to a third of your health in one hit.
    *Also never runs out of bullets

    Keep in mind, this is within the first few hours of the game if you're quick. I had a +3 Saw Cleaver and was Lv25-27.

    The kicker is, do you want the platinum trophy, or even the Caryll Oath rune you get for completing her questline? Then there is one thing I forgot to mention on those bullet points

    *Eileen, in the fight with Henryk, does practically no damage and is made of tissue paper.

    You know what that means? Make one slip up, and your chance at platinum is over for that entire playthrough, and you're stuck until NG+ or you restart the game.

    Now, TO BE FAIR, if you die against Henryk if Eileen is dead (and you will, unless you vastly outlevel him) she will drop the badge that allows you to get her gear from the Messengers. That's cold comfort of course, if like a normal person might, you form a bond with the few friendly beings you meet in the game and value helping them and completing their quest lines.

    Overall, it's fun, if not the flavor of unfair that FromSoft has seemed to take to after Dark Souls 1. It's better than Dark Souls 3, which isn't say much, really, but still good.    … Expand
  90. Tselel
    Nov 7, 2016
    9
    Story/Campaign - Now, we all know Bloodborne doesnt really give the game's story outright to the player. But if we had time and put some effort in reading the lore in the description of various items, weapons, armors, rings, etc. Then you will now how rich the lore and story of bloodborne is...To make it short, it tells the story of a hunter (which is the protagonist) who visited YharnamStory/Campaign - Now, we all know Bloodborne doesnt really give the game's story outright to the player. But if we had time and put some effort in reading the lore in the description of various items, weapons, armors, rings, etc. Then you will now how rich the lore and story of bloodborne is...To make it short, it tells the story of a hunter (which is the protagonist) who visited Yharnam to find a cure known as paleblood for his unknown illness but the problem occurs that the Paleblood had side effects which makes the ones who use it to become beasts. It is now your role as a hunter to hunt the beasts of Yharnam, find survivors and look for the main source of the problem while also fighting your bloodlust to become a beast. It is cool and I love how Fromsoft made this kind of storytelling. A good 9/10 score.

    Gameplay - This is the real strength of the game and a real killer (literally) for the gamers out there, warning: IT IS NOT FOR CASUALS OR THOSE WHO WANT TO ENJOY A GAME. Its fast, difficult and the enemies are all aggresive and could kill you fast if you dont know what to do or you dont plan ahead. What I really love from this game is its weapons which can transform to two forms or other uses like can be buffed or can also be used as a gun, etc. The bosses are difficult but beatable and awesome fights will come your way. A masterpiece but brutal gameplay for me. A very good 10/10

    Graphics - Now, The game's graphics especially the environment are all good. I love how Yharnam's design has a gothic horror theme about them, and you will also pass some different and terrifying places like a large forest with a lot of snakes, a former church dominated by beasts a school which is hunted by its occupants and different nightmare which you will encounter grotesque and horrific monsters. My only issue is its frame drops when in intense fights and also how the armor of the game are alike with each other which lacks divisibility. Still though, a great 9/10 for me.

    Sound - Well, the sound of this game really puts the chills out of you esp the sound of thos mindsuckers..uhh, i really hate those guys...the themes are all ok and good but all in all no song nor theme really made me go wow or gave me memorable moments. A good 8/10 for me.

    Total Average - 9.25

    From Soft really did a good job of making a Unique Souls-game type with making it faster and encourages more aggressive gameplay rather than hide in a shield and take it slow approach of gameplay. I really am happy how the souls has impacted the gaming industries and put that classic "difficulty" back in the discussion. A true masterpiece to me. Even though its not for everyone, it will be loved and appreciated by those true gamers out there. It deserves to be a GOTY contender of the year 2015    … Expand
  91. Hardcoreplaya
    Aug 10, 2016
    9
    This is the best exclusive game on the PS4 so far and will go down as a true classic. If you have played the Souls series then you can expect something similar but a bit more action oriented. If you haven't played the Souls series.. then what are you waiting for? DLC is highly recommended as well.
  92. Samyar91
    Aug 13, 2016
    10
    Bloodborne is the best game I've ever played in my life..my favorite game of all time..Level design is gorgous..graphic..gameplay..specially the music will hunt your mind...this game is the best expriece you can have on Ps4..everything about it is so great that you can't forget it for many years
  93. VTL
    Dec 21, 2019
    9
    De lo mejor de la generacion... es FROM SOFTWARE que voy a decir. Esta gente está tocada por la mano de dios... sensacional todo.
  94. AngryBanana
    Nov 11, 2016
    7
    Do you like difficulty? Do you like **** that you can't do anything about? Then yes this game is for you. Bloodborne is dark souls 3, and dark souls 3 is dark souls 4. This is a re-textured version of dark souls II, but who cares? It's a fun game! Let's start with the story, so you're this all powerful hunter that goes around yiffing the dicks of ugly-ass monsters. Most of the bosses areDo you like difficulty? Do you like **** that you can't do anything about? Then yes this game is for you. Bloodborne is dark souls 3, and dark souls 3 is dark souls 4. This is a re-textured version of dark souls II, but who cares? It's a fun game! Let's start with the story, so you're this all powerful hunter that goes around yiffing the dicks of ugly-ass monsters. Most of the bosses are clever and fun to fight against, some of them are just awful and will just frustrate you (like that jerk who wears a cage on his head... that guy made me throw my ps4 controller and now one of the grips is a little bent) Oh you better believe this game is hard, it'll piss you off. I started yelling at the game (especially the blood starved beast and Moon Presence) calling them words I will not repeat in this review, and I'd say 60 percent of the time, when you get hit or killed, it's your own fault. There are enemies with insta-kills and some craptastic frenzy ability, but usually once you defeat them, they're done forever. This game is not a walk in the part. Don't let the goofy looking weapons fool you, along with the relatively easy start. This game is about being the best guy ever, or getting your dick knocked off. The graphics and environment are gorgeous. Is this a perfect 10/10? Hell no, all the 10's are dick sucker "from software" fan boys that probably haven't played the game, and all the 0's are dick sucker "xbox" fan boys and every critic giving this game a 10 are lying to themselves. This is a good game and if you're really bored or want to have your blood pressure go through the room, then this is the game for you!… Expand
  95. GrimmjowUK
    Feb 5, 2023
    10
    I've never been a fan of fromsoftware games. But this game's combat is fast paced and rewards the person who takes risks after getting hit. This game has offensive combat, but you also need to be careful because this is not a hack and slash game. Bloodborne reminds me some of the old games which you need to be careful not to die and be careful before approaching to an enemy. Boss fightsI've never been a fan of fromsoftware games. But this game's combat is fast paced and rewards the person who takes risks after getting hit. This game has offensive combat, but you also need to be careful because this is not a hack and slash game. Bloodborne reminds me some of the old games which you need to be careful not to die and be careful before approaching to an enemy. Boss fights need tactics, they are hard but there is always an easy way to defeat each of them. Just level up as much as you can by killing same easy npcs and you can see that this game is easy. And learn the paths from youtube walkthroughs if you stuck. Saw cleaver is highly recommended weapon btw and Lone Survivor class is the easiest start for the game. When you understand Bloodborne, it will be one of your favorites :)… Expand
  96. Caerleon
    Mar 26, 2017
    8
    I can not rate this game 10/10 because it was possible to do better. However, I can see that it is made in terms of graphics and plot much better series Souls. I love the atmosphere of Victorian England. I went to this game more than 20 times and with every passing it did not get bored. I'm waiting for the second part
  97. Kiatzu
    Jan 29, 2023
    9
    This game perfectly lines up with all the other Souls Games from FromSoftware. Perfect atmosphere and like always an awesome soundtrack with some really cool bossfights. The gameplay changed a bit, there is basically no magic and no shields whatsoever. Makes the game feel more dynamic than the other Souls Games. Fantastic game overall!
  98. spzHades
    Apr 28, 2017
    10
    This game is a must play, i enjoyed it so much. I had many games on ps that bored me instantly and sold them. I liked the difficulty of this game , you have to figure out everything. Though bosses , though enemies , cool weapons, good leveling up system. Now days most of games bore me quickly... this one didn't. I am planing to play also dark souls 3, but i leave it a while to pass someThis game is a must play, i enjoyed it so much. I had many games on ps that bored me instantly and sold them. I liked the difficulty of this game , you have to figure out everything. Though bosses , though enemies , cool weapons, good leveling up system. Now days most of games bore me quickly... this one didn't. I am planing to play also dark souls 3, but i leave it a while to pass some time between similar games. Anyway.. this game rocks, can't wait for bloodborne 2… Expand
  99. hiltong55
    Jul 26, 2018
    7
    So let me start by saying that this is not generally the kind of game I usually enjoy playing so I guess my opinion is coming from an outsiders perspective to the genre. After getting through the initial learning curve I did find myself really getting into and enjoying many of the defining gameplay elements that make Bloodborne the highly regarded title that it has come to be.

    Let's    So let me start by saying that this is not generally the kind of game I usually enjoy playing so I guess my opinion is coming from an outsiders perspective to the genre. After getting through the initial learning curve I did find myself really getting into and enjoying many of the defining gameplay elements that make Bloodborne the highly regarded title that it has come to be.

    Let's start with the two things about the game I loved. First, the combat system. This is what melee style combat should be like in any game of this style. Difficult to master but feels very rewarding once you do. I liked how all the weapons felt unique (although my favorite was the ax because of its range). Your sidearm (if you used correctly) can be used to set up perry attacks which become vital later on in the game when you take on tougher enemies. Second, the enemies. There are so many different kinds of enemies and they all have unique combat styles. I found myself pausing every time I came across a new enemy solely due to the fact that I had no idea how they were going to attack me. In addition to the great grunt style enemies, the bosses are great as well. The art design of each boss is very unique and they all look terrifying. Also, not one of them is a pushover. They feel like actual bosses.

    Some other things that I would like to point out that are positives in my opinion. The atmosphere. It really has that gothic look and feel. The game's artwork looks great and if you are into this time early Victorian period (I am not) I could see how you could easily fall in love with this world. Also, I really liked how the game did not punish you by allowing you to pick up items even after you items on hand count was full. They just go into your stash in the hunter's dream (took me a while to figure that out because I'm an idiot). Lastly, I appreciated the fact that you could call on other players to get through a tough boss. Helps with the very sluggish pace that the game can present to players like me.

    Now let's get to the stuff that people like me who are not into this style and genre did not enjoy. Wholly crap is this game tough to figure out at first. Now I will be the first to complain if I feel like a game is holding your hand but boy does this game take that type of complaint to heart. If you new to this genre and style I highly suggest at least looking at some sort of tips for beginners guide on this game or you are going to be very lost and confused. I know many people who told me they couldn't figure out how to get past the first beast in the clinic (I did at least figure this out on my own). Just maybe a tad (no more though) of guidance would be helpful to new players. Next, despite what I have read in other reviews I found this game to have many bugs that (although many did help me) took away from the great combat action and allowed me to win via bs glitches. For example, the first fight or second in my case with Father Gascoigne he got stuck behind a dam railing in one of the corners and we could not attack each other via melee. I had to shoot him and thankfully I had enough ammo. This happened multiple time later in the game and allowed me to win and sometimes lose due to unpolished environments and enemy AI. Last and to me the most killer negative to me was the lack of a captivating story. Now I understand that a story is not really what this game is going for but for players like me, I need something more captivating than what this game gives us. You are just thrown into this world with little explanation and you finish with even less explanation as to why you did what you did.

    This game is definitely worth a try if you have never played a game like this but I do not see it bringing in a new audience of people like myself. It is definitely a love letter to the already established audience. I got through the main storyline and I think that is enough for me but I can easily see how someone who gets invested in this world could rate this game an 8 or 9. For me it is a 7. I liked it but did not fall in love with it. 7/10 good game for players like me.    … Expand
  100. AdamJensen-Aug
    Mar 26, 2017
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Игра хороша, все на высоте, но как и во всех играх здесь тоже есть свои минусы: 1) Оптимизация. Постояные лаги вылеты уххх держитесь. 2) Слишком убогое название самоцветом , они разнняться только новыми дополнительными словами в своих названиях (Самоцвет Гряной Крови Адепта Младенца Серого Мха В Подземелье) . Но это все лирика игра безумна хороша не dark souls 3 конечно но все же )… Expand
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#3 Best PS4 Game of 2015
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#1 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2015
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#9 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2015

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92

Universal acclaim - based on 100 Critic Reviews

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