• Publisher: SCEA
  • Release Date: Mar 24, 2015
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  1. Jun 30, 2020
    10
    Amazing, astonishing, nostalgic masterpiece from Software. Bloodborne is one of those games that will go down in gaming history as one of the best of all time.
  2. Sep 5, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Despite taking me about a year to muster up the courage to see it through to its end, Bloodborne is one of my favourite games ever made.

    I've always admired the Souls games from afar, too scared to pick them up lest I waste my money and hit a wall 2 hours in, but when Bloodborne became free on PS+ I took the opportunity and started playing. What you'll notice about that story is that Bloodborne released on PS+ in 2018... it took me 4 goddamn years to get to the end of this game, not because I was stuck, I breezed through a lot of the game, I was just too bloody intimidated every time I beat a boss to keep going. I think its atmosphere is something Bloodborne excels at, it's creepy, hopeless, oppressive, but it also empowers you, you are a hunter, and the bosses are referred to as your "prey" it makes you want to overcome every challenge. The game overall is far more aggressive than it's shield loving older brother, you're given a shield, but the game tells you it's not a common tool for a hunter, it discourages you, it wants you to equip that Pistol, it wants you to be fast and aggressive, not cower behind a shield and wait, but to strike first, and you're rewarded for it via the games Regain System, allowing you to get back any lost health through attacking, if you manage to hit the enemy back in the few seconds you're given to do so after taking damage, you replenish your health. Then there's the Visceral Attack, similarly to the Repost in Dark Souls, you must wait for the enemy to just about start attacking, but instead of using a shield, you shoot them, this allows you to get in a massively effective hit by ramming your hand inside their chest and ripping it back out, it's wonderfully brutal and can make the difference between a lose and a victory, especially in the boss fights where it's usable.

    The games story is an minimalist as you'd expect from FromSoft, you're given a vague goal, this time it's to "just go kill a few beasts" that's it, no "go ring two bells" no "keep the flame lit" just... go kill monsters. Of course where these games shine is their lore, and boy... is there lore. To summarize it in a short, probably false way; Long ago there were The Great Ones, think H.P Lovecrafts Great Old Ones, but they all transcended, and humanity took their place in the world, but humanity, particularly the Byrgenwerth scholars discovered the tombs of the The Great Ones, and through the knowledge the attained, discovered too ways to lift humanity higher, The Blood and Insight, a group splitting off from the Church because they believed The Blood was evil and that Insight was the way to communicate with The Great Ones, which it WAS, the Blood turned people into monsters, particularly clerics, as we see with The Cleric Beast, and general members of the church, like Father Gascoigne, who was a Hunter with the church, and now that the world is roamed by blood thirsty beasts and Great Ones, you The Good Hunter, must kill as many as you can until the sun rises and the hunt ends... didya get all that? Well it doesn't matter, at the end of the day it's "ya kill sh*t" until "ya killed all the sh*t" and it's pretty great.

    Bloodborne stand out to me, even among the Souls games, mainly for its aesthetic, the Victorian Scenery slowly morphing into Lovecraftian Horror as the game goes on, when you kill Rom and start the Blood Moon, making the real horror visible, revealing the Amygdala, terrifying, huge arachnid-like creatures with giant bulbous heads full of eyes and tentacles at their mouths, but the scariest thing about them? Save for three, they just... watch you... not attacking, not acting in violence, just observing, as if perplexed by your ability, you can see them, yet you stand steadfast, ready to continue the hunt. And yes, you do get to fight one in an optional boss fight, and no, it's not hard, not at all, it goes down like a b*tch, still looks cool though.

    You do fight a couple great ones actually, most optional, but one I do want to talk about is The Moon Presence, the true final boss, she's the one who created the Hunters Dream, entrapped Gehrman, and after you kill him, intends to the same to you, but with your Insight from consuming three umbilical cords, you're able to resist, and fight back, killing the nightmare and being reborn as a Great One, finally, able to stop the hunt, for Djura who knows what the hunt really is and opposes it, for Eileen, tasked eternally with killing comrades too far gone, for the people ravaged by blood and transformed, and for Gehrman, finally freed from his never-ending dream, you can end it all, usher in a new age, a new childhood for humanity, without need for hunters, will you? or will you resign yourself to the fleeting sunset? or fall short and take Gehrman's place? Farewell good hunters, may you find your worth in the waking world.
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  3. Jul 19, 2020
    10
    El mejor juego de from software, tiene una dificultad alta pero a la vez engancha, es adictivo y muy buena jugabilidad
  4. Jun 22, 2020
    10
    When it comes to recent From Software games, the difficulty always seems to be one of the most common issues. But rather than describing the game as difficult, it is rather unforgiving and the sense of achievement upon getting to the next lamp or beating the next boss is something that few games apart from the Soulsborne franchise can attain.
    And no matter how difficult certain passages
    When it comes to recent From Software games, the difficulty always seems to be one of the most common issues. But rather than describing the game as difficult, it is rather unforgiving and the sense of achievement upon getting to the next lamp or beating the next boss is something that few games apart from the Soulsborne franchise can attain.
    And no matter how difficult certain passages seem, there is always a way through.
    What elevates Bloodborne from the Souls games in my opinion is the unbeatable atmosphere. The gothic setting and Lovecraftian influences across Yharnam and further are simply amazing and you feel like being drawn into the world and even though you may first feel a sense of dread of what might linger around the next corner, you always feel like you want to see more and dive deeper into the world.
    The lore and plot, in true Dark Souls fashion is convoluted and that is also what makes it more intriguing in my opinion. You can find yourself for hours just reading item descriptions and looking for further clues in the world to give meaning to the game, which also leaves room for interpretation, but that's what makes it great.
    Apart from the story, the multitude of weapons and build options for your character makes the game extremely re-playable and, at this point, almost 5 years after release, is still one of my go-to games at any point.
    The pros:
    - The atmosphere is, in my opinion, the best that From Soft attained in a game
    - The gameplay and combat is sharp and to the point.
    - Level design leaves no wishes open. Without spoilering anything, the first area of the game is certainly among the best intro/tutorial areas ever made.
    - In typical From Software fashion, the background score is scarce, apart from a few areas and bosses, but it is well composed and the lack thereof in many parts makes it the more potent.
    - The boss design is variable and contains some of the best (and most challenging) bosses in the Soulsborne series (this review only focuses on the main game bosses, DLC is another review in itself). Especially with the chalice dungeons, you will have some tough nuts to crack and that also makes the game even greater.
    - Re-playability: With many games being a one-and-done, you will still find new things after mutliple playthroughs
    - Great graphics and scenery.
    - Multiplayer works well, even if it is not as much in focus as in the Dark Souls series.

    Cons (albeit not many):
    - The inventory menu is centered around the options button, whereas the touchpad is reserved for gestures and certain non-quick-use item slots. As I use the inventory menu more often (to equip weapons and equip quick-use items into slots) than the touchpad, I would like this reversed. It is sometimes hard while moving to do this when you have large fingers, especially since the game does not pause.
    - The chalice dungeon design, albeit intriguing, can seem repetitive at some points.
    - Travelling between lanterns is not possible. Instead, you have to maneuver through a hub world, which makes sense story wise, however the option of directly warping between lanterns (like between bonfires in Dark Souls) would have been beneficial, as it would save you from an extra loading screen from time to time.

    These cons do not in anyway justify a lower score in my opinion, and I would recommend anyone with a PS4 to get the game and play it.
    An absolute must-play for the PS4.
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  5. Jun 25, 2020
    9
    This is definitely not a very welcoming game for a casual gamer and I remember ragequitting the first time I played it. I'm glad I gave it a second shot and found out one of the greatest Playstation hits and exclusives.

    The thematic and symbolism are superb and it creates a fantastic narrative that is complemented by the incredibly challenging story DLC. The combat is so deep and
    This is definitely not a very welcoming game for a casual gamer and I remember ragequitting the first time I played it. I'm glad I gave it a second shot and found out one of the greatest Playstation hits and exclusives.

    The thematic and symbolism are superb and it creates a fantastic narrative that is complemented by the incredibly challenging story DLC. The combat is so deep and definitely surpasses the Dark Souls series. The bleak atmosphere is perfect for the game's difficulty. The game is also not as difficult as it seems at first, you just need to persevere and understand its intricate mechanics.

    Best PS4 exclusive and a must-play for someone looking for a challenge and a brilliant Lovecraftian narrative.
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  6. Dec 13, 2020
    9
    Definitely took me a few tries to really get into this game, as this is probably the most unforgiving game in the soulsborne franchise for newbies. But once the combat started to click with me, I ended up loving this game. With its haunting atmosphere and ost, this is going to be a experiences that would be hard to forget
  7. Aug 4, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Hands down the best game fromsoft has ever released. i mean, wow. There was for me a small learning curve, seeing as there is no more block and parry, now it is down to timing the swing to a good ol blunderbuss shot, or pistol/rifle shot. Coop is where it's at. Single Player is completely do-able but the coop is truly king.

    Graphics (on ps4 pro) are quite tasty, they are not perfect, not the best i've ever seen, but a great quality none the less. far above most and under even more.

    controls are great, i never had an issue there. doge, roll, swing, slam, quicksilver your arcane ability should you so choose to run with it (not honestly viable in my own opinion)

    this is a great Victorian era setting, grim-dark and bloody. Weapons can be upgraded with bloodshards-twinbloodshards, blood chunks, blood slabs, blood rocks. its a souls game yet ruled by blood. it differs greatly from the other souls series as you have the chance to regain health in a limited amount and time frame upon taking damage making aggressive and tactile play more forward instead of overtly cautious.

    blood vials can be used to heal yourself and also expanded through arcane runes that can be equipped to your character. gems can be slotted into your weapons to increase stats and even add some attributes such as poison or fire. all beast carry an innate fear of fire!

    there are invasions that will always trigger when you summon in a companion for jolly cooperation.

    (i myself and my friends have found that the small bell or resonance must be rang before the large bell of beckoning. it allows for a faster summoning) you can set passwords to help your friends find you but a good bet is to follow the bell structure i just listed as well as stand in the exact area or as close to it as you can get to allow easier and quicker summoning. you cannot summon once an invader is present (unless they join as your summoning is a success) once one person is summoned as a coop partner (up to 2) the bell ringing woman appears, evil and vile and rings a sinister bell for the denizens of pvp (ewww pvp) i am not a fan at all of pvp i only enjoy coop and helping others, that being said, bloodborne has done it right, find the woman and kill her, she will cease to ring her bell and from that point on, you can continue to summon your friends with no worries, (your large bell will continue to ring unless you silence it, costing 1 insight to ring each bell each time, best to let it continue to ring)

    the enemies are varied, some vile creatures are hidden away, waiting to be discovered, some are in plain sight. all are woefully corrupted.

    i have completed the game so many times i truly have lost count of what NG+ i am on. i know i am past 20 but cannot remember anymore what the number truly is. and yes, with every iteration passed, the enemies grow stronger.

    chalice dungeons where you can gather materials from bosses and worlds (and other dungeons) exist to provide a slight different take. many are repetitive. what is the point? unique weapon variants!

    The visceral counters upon stunned enemies are gruesome and satisfying, combat is easily understood, moderately implemented and once mastered, makes you feel like a true hunter. The more you fight, the more you kill, the more your eyes awaken to the world around you and then, you begin to see the world for what it really is. There is so much depth inside of bloodborne, the story is there, right in-front of your eyes, and yet piecing it together and theorizing on top of it is truly what makes it so enjoyable. i want desperately for a sequel, but I also fear a sequel, this was the first fromsoft game that for me is perfect in every way. I do not know that it is even possible to top it.

    There is an infant crying out... 3 pieces....
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  8. May 19, 2023
    10
    The details in this game is insane and the gameplay is satisfying as hell. You should search the internet and spend hours after you beat the game to discover details that you may have missed through the game and that’s as satisfying as the game itself
  9. Jun 19, 2020
    10
    magnifico juego, la atmosfera, los jefes, la historia, esta entre los mejores que he jugado
  10. Dec 25, 2021
    10
    Sublime la mejor obra de hidetaka Miyazaki. Sin lugar a dudas es una lastima que sony no permita un remake o un remaster gratis
  11. Feb 19, 2022
    9
    This game has some of the best gameplay out there. With its gothic setting and disturbing stories, it makes for one hell of a game. Compared to other FromSoftware games, I wouldn’t say it is their best. Dark Souls 3 takes the cake for me. But Bloodborne is an incredible game through and through!
  12. Jun 28, 2020
    10
    com certeza melhor jogo da franquia souls com o=ótima historia e gameplay frenético
  13. Jun 20, 2020
    10
    From Software is a gift to the gaming industry, what a masterpiece. Might be the best game on the PS4!
  14. Jun 21, 2020
    10
    I suffered,and i am suffering from the begining this game is awesome ,before this game i was playing Always in easy or normal difficulty but this gameplay made me better,i love the gameplay,the game design and also soud design
  15. Jun 20, 2020
    10
    Original and amazing story that melts with the world. If you like the "souls", you will love it. If you don't, wtf is wrong with you??
  16. Aug 2, 2020
    10
    Mükemmel bir oyun, herkese tavsiye ederim. Ps4 ün en Zor ama en güzel oyunu
  17. Jun 20, 2020
    9
    The richest world FromSoftware have produced, sprawling with atmosphere and story threads that will intrigue. The change up in combat to allow you to heal if you attack after taking damage intensifies the combat further, even if the odd hit box problem is still here. It's still a niche game, but for those it appeals to it will give you tens, if not hundreds of hours of exploration andThe richest world FromSoftware have produced, sprawling with atmosphere and story threads that will intrigue. The change up in combat to allow you to heal if you attack after taking damage intensifies the combat further, even if the odd hit box problem is still here. It's still a niche game, but for those it appeals to it will give you tens, if not hundreds of hours of exploration and repeat plays. Expand
  18. Jun 20, 2020
    10
    It is a masterpiece great story great combat and high replayability with balanced difficulty
  19. Jul 12, 2020
    10
    Best atmosphere of any games i've played, fantastic soundtrack and bosses, great lore, challenging but really satisfying gameplay, one of my favourite games ever
  20. Jun 20, 2021
    10
    Bloodborne is pure masterpiece,i have in this game probably over 200 hours and of course platinum trophy,im really big fan of Souls games and bloodborne is for sure best one!(for me) love that atmosphere,lore is too really great. best game of 2015 together with Witcher 3 10/10!
  21. Apr 8, 2022
    10
    Maravilhoso o game, mdjbehdjjdndjdjdjjdjdndnxnxndndnndjdndjxnxnxnxnxnxncncn
  22. Jun 20, 2020
    10
    Omg! Awesome game! Highly recommend to play! More than 100 hours in game and platinum prize
  23. Apr 4, 2022
    4
    Having to squeeze time in for videogames sometimes, it is frustrating to play one where most of the free time I have is retrying areas and/or bosses due to the difficulty level. It seems like a lot of effort for the little time some people have for videogames these days. The scenery is nice and the enemy differentiation is welcomed, but this isn't a game for some people who want to play for fun.
  24. Jun 20, 2020
    10
    Un juegazo, tiene una atmósfera envolvente, música genial, escenarios hermosos, una muy buena dificultad y una historia muy especial, el mundo no gira entorno a nosotros, nosotros giramos entorno al mundo de bloodborne
  25. Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Still one of the best games of all time; gameplay, atmosphere, soundtrack are majestic
  26. Jul 2, 2020
    10
    This game is a masterpiece, amazing world building and lore, tho it's a little mind-blowing and time consuming when trying to figure out what happened by collecting items and reading description to fill in the blanks. It is like Fromsoftware sell us a game not just to play whatever they give but to solve the puzzle, to find out the story and lore by paying more attention to the gameThis game is a masterpiece, amazing world building and lore, tho it's a little mind-blowing and time consuming when trying to figure out what happened by collecting items and reading description to fill in the blanks. It is like Fromsoftware sell us a game not just to play whatever they give but to solve the puzzle, to find out the story and lore by paying more attention to the game itself. The creepy atmosphere resulted even more intense combat and giving me quite a mentally stressful experience. Highly recommended a must-play title to Playstation 4 owners (Maybe even PS5 later) and Fromsoftware fans! Expand
  27. Jun 26, 2020
    9
    Difícil pra um caramba, história meio confusa mas interessante, jogabilidade ótima, mas como um jogo da série souls é difícil, mas com uma sensação incrivelmente recompensadora e de conquista a cada vitória, a cada chefe derrotado
  28. Jun 21, 2020
    10
    Must Have. Way better than any Dark Souls I played (I hated the slow combat, sowwy ._. )

    Finished it in a week. Damn great bosses and gore. My top 10.
  29. Jul 1, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The greatest Miyazaki game for me if you didn't play any from software game I think bloodborne is the best start for you Expand
  30. May 4, 2021
    9
    Enemy Variety:9/10
    Atmosphere:10/10
    Weapons:9/10
    Armour:7.5/10
    Bosses:9/10
    Areas:8/10
    Story:9/10
    Difficulty:10/10

    Overall:8.9/10
  31. Jun 21, 2020
    9
    Es mi primer Souls y lo amo, su mecánica un poco más frenética, su ambientación, historia, jugabilidad y doblaje al latino hacen la mezcla perfecta para un titulo que nos llenó de emociones y esa ambientación lovecraftniana, la verdad una joya.
  32. Jun 21, 2020
    10
    “A hoonter is a hoonter, even in a dream”

    I am still dreaming fellow hoonters. Can we get a follow up to this game worthy of calling itself a sequel to one of the best games ever made? Give it to me Sony. I’m looking at you, PS5.
  33. May 6, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. i am deeply in awe with this game, the music, the lore, the gameplay. this will go down in history as the best playstation exclusive. Expand
  34. Apr 20, 2021
    10
    Sin duda una obra magna de los videojuegos. La banda sonora, de lo mejor que he escuchado. ¿Los jefes? De lo mejor. Sin duda el mejor Souls de todos.
  35. Jun 21, 2020
    10
    Melhor obra disparada da From Software e Hidetaka Miazaky, pra mim melhor exclusivo do ps4 e um dos melhores da história. História, ambientação, level design dos mapas, inimigos/bosses, roupas, menus,tempo de jogo música e sons são perfeitos. Merece muito uma nota máxima
  36. Jun 21, 2020
    9
    Great game. Recommend people to spend a whole day on this game rather than break your playtime into pieces.
  37. Jun 21, 2020
    9
    ps4平台最好玩的游戏之一,充满挑战性的战斗,有趣的变形武器,神秘的世界观。与此同时,部分场景的优化问题也相当严重,尤其是教学楼等怪物堆积特效繁多的场景情况尤为糟糕。总而言之,尽管有着一些缺点,这仍是我在ps4平台最喜欢的游戏。
  38. Jun 22, 2020
    10
    Mi primer juego en ps4 y mi primera experiencia Souls, una autentica barbaridad de juego, con la mejor ambientación y diseño artístico creado en un video juego. En mi opinión el mejor juego de la generación y uno de los mejores de todos los tiempos.
  39. Jun 22, 2020
    10
    Melhor jogo da série soulsborne a ambientação é incrível, apesar de seus gráficos ultrapassados o jogo é maravilhoso até os dias de hoje
  40. Jun 22, 2020
    10
    Bloodborne is an incredible journey through an extremely unique world with diverse enemy design and personality. The bosses are one of the main attractions of Bloodborne, they are all different in the way they act, their size and shape, they are TOUGH and will make you a stronger person mentally after the credits roll. Combat is fluid and with so many weapons and sidearms, for you toBloodborne is an incredible journey through an extremely unique world with diverse enemy design and personality. The bosses are one of the main attractions of Bloodborne, they are all different in the way they act, their size and shape, they are TOUGH and will make you a stronger person mentally after the credits roll. Combat is fluid and with so many weapons and sidearms, for you to purchase and find throughout the world it is a joy to master the slices and whacks of the system. This applies for armor aswell, which also provide attributes and bonuses aswell as looking
    badass.
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  41. Sep 3, 2021
    10
    Lovecraft's horror is done right in this game.

    This game don't hold your hand, it's rips it's off and then beat you to death with it.

    Only thing you can do is push forward and die many times and slowly lose your humanity.
  42. Jun 26, 2020
    9
    Bloodborne is one of my best enjoyable game. in my opinion its real score is 95 but because I should give a score between 10 and 9 I give it 9. If you like to play a game with equal hardness with dark souls series but with faster combat this game is for you. With great story and excellent gameplay this game is in my top ten. There are some little problems in it. the variety of weapons isBloodborne is one of my best enjoyable game. in my opinion its real score is 95 but because I should give a score between 10 and 9 I give it 9. If you like to play a game with equal hardness with dark souls series but with faster combat this game is for you. With great story and excellent gameplay this game is in my top ten. There are some little problems in it. the variety of weapons is not good actually except 5 or 6 weapon others aren’t useful. And also some bugs maybe make you to restart the checkpoint. At the end I apologize about my mistakes in this text because I’m not good in English language. Expand
  43. Jun 27, 2020
    9
    Everything about this game is near perfection for a Lovecraftian horror fan...the combat is punishing towards mistakes, but seldom are any deaths unfair, you just have to "git gud" as they say...but in all seriousness this game's encounters leave you with an unmatched sense of accomplishment upon beating them...highly recommmend!
  44. Jun 22, 2020
    10
    Combat is fast paced and even frantic at times, but requires just as much skillas any Souls game. From surpassed my expectations with Bloodborne.
  45. Jul 6, 2020
    9
    For me, this is the best From Software game by far.
    The game is fast-paced and super fun, there's less variety than DS3 in terms of weapons and armour, but each one feels really unique and enjoyable to use that it doesn't really make a difference.
    The environment is just perfect, seeing everything changing the further you progress is just so rich. And if you have the patience and get
    For me, this is the best From Software game by far.
    The game is fast-paced and super fun, there's less variety than DS3 in terms of weapons and armour, but each one feels really unique and enjoyable to use that it doesn't really make a difference.
    The environment is just perfect, seeing everything changing the further you progress is just so rich.
    And if you have the patience and get into the story, you'll love it. The Lovecraftian in it is so real.
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  46. Jun 22, 2020
    10
    Aunque se construyó sobre el mismo núcleo que los juegos de Souls, Bloodborne marca la mayor salida del status quo hasta la fecha. Los numerosos cambios, muchos al servicio de un estilo de juego más rápido y agresivo, podrían no ser para todos, pero si aceptas ese cambio, es posible que tengas un nuevo favorito en el canon From Software.
  47. Jun 22, 2020
    10
    great game if youre a souls fan youll love this game everything about it from atmosphere to gameplay is amazing
  48. Jun 22, 2020
    9
    Exciting, gloomy, excellent gameplay and a story to discover. Some performance problems that lower points to an excellent work.
  49. Jun 23, 2020
    9
    Very good this game, graphics beautiful anda Nice gameplay , i like so mucho this game
  50. Jun 23, 2020
    10
    Simplemente espectacular. Una banda sonora impecable, unos jefes muy detallados dificiles y espectaculares. El diseño del cazador me encatana. Sobre todo el detalle de que cuanto más tiempo estés cazando más te manchas de sangre. Si tenéis una ps4 jugarlo sin duda alguna os va a encantar.
  51. Jun 23, 2020
    10
    Bloodborne is one of, if not the best game I have ever played.
    I love everything about it, the visual designs, the graphics, gameplay is super fun and bosses are well designed and fun to fight.
    Not to mention Bloodborne had one of the best sound design I have ever experienced in a game. It made the game scary without being a horror game. Heck, I'd say it's scarier than most horror games
    Bloodborne is one of, if not the best game I have ever played.
    I love everything about it, the visual designs, the graphics, gameplay is super fun and bosses are well designed and fun to fight.
    Not to mention Bloodborne had one of the best sound design I have ever experienced in a game.
    It made the game scary without being a horror game. Heck, I'd say it's scarier than most horror games out there on the market.
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  52. Jun 23, 2020
    9
    I can't really describe, how i feel about this game, but after 3 runs without getting bored speaks for itself.
    The basegame is already fantastic, but the DLC is even better in any aspect, especially the bosses, which are mostly more challenging than any of the basegame bosses. The chalice dungeons are the biggest weakspot in this game, because of the monotonous level design and gameplay,
    I can't really describe, how i feel about this game, but after 3 runs without getting bored speaks for itself.
    The basegame is already fantastic, but the DLC is even better in any aspect, especially the bosses, which are mostly more challenging than any of the basegame bosses. The chalice dungeons are the biggest weakspot in this game, because of the monotonous level design and gameplay, but are offering a big chunk of new content, so it is worth it. This game itself is a 9/10, very close to 10/10. Including the DLC it would be a 10/10 for sure.
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  53. Jul 16, 2020
    10
    Jogabilidade excelente, bons gráficos, trilha sonora é a melhor que já escutei em um jogo, muito divertido e desafiador!
  54. Sep 8, 2020
    9
    I really enjoyed the base game, and my advice to anyone looking to play that isn't looking to sink hundreds of hours into this - play the DLC as part of the first playthrough. Otherwise you are forced to either restart the game for a balanced difficulty or alternatively grind for ages getting the best gemstones in high level chalice rituals or just be extremely good at memorizing timingI really enjoyed the base game, and my advice to anyone looking to play that isn't looking to sink hundreds of hours into this - play the DLC as part of the first playthrough. Otherwise you are forced to either restart the game for a balanced difficulty or alternatively grind for ages getting the best gemstones in high level chalice rituals or just be extremely good at memorizing timing to cheese boring V attacks (shoot + counter).

    The game is dripping with atmosphere. It has pretty balanced difficulty. You'll die instantly if you don't pay attention. It highly rewards paying attention to loot, items, enemy attacks, shortcuts to get back to safety. It's great. There was 1 boss that I couldn't handle no matter what I did but I managed to weasel into the forbidden woods and level up 25 levels in a few hours and savagely slay the beast.

    If you like Dark Souls 1, 3, and Demon Souls, you'll like this.

    The DLC would be as good as the base game except for the sudden spike in difficulty for Orphan of Kos. He requires such precise timing with parry and dodging leaving virtually no room for error. He can kill you in seconds and it's infuriating. There's also no NPC summon. It takes leveling to 160 with a maxed out weapon, plenty of fire paper and beast pellets, appropriate runes (up visceral attack, lake/great lakes) and tonssss of practice. Nobody asked for this.
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  55. Feb 20, 2021
    9
    Um dos melhores games do PS4, apenas tinham que melhorar a taxa de frames que às vezes cai demais.
  56. Jun 24, 2020
    8
    白金了……唯一一个白金的宫崎英高游戏……魂3都没白金,搜集太蛋疼

    这游戏能上PC或者PS5就好了,要求不高,帧数加到60就好,30帧不好受
  57. Jun 23, 2020
    10
    Игра - отвал башки. Лучшее творение фромов. Слава Лавкрафту. Великолепный дизайн, шикарнейший геймплей. Чудеснейший лор. Захватывающий сюжет.
  58. Jul 30, 2020
    10
    Só pela batalha com ludwig the holy blade já merece nota máxima............
  59. Jun 28, 2020
    10
    I have re-played this games many times before, I've tried many different character builds, and I honestly have to say, even if i haven't played any other soulsborne game before(wich I consider a shame)... This is a masterpiece.
    I never get tired of anything this game offers me, the ambient, the mechanics, the lore... exelent game.
  60. Jun 24, 2020
    10
    This is an experience like never before. Even if you've never played any Soul's games, give it a try. At first you won't like the pace of it, but whenever you encounter your first boss, you'll know this is what games should be. Amazing boss fights, aesthetically unique, delightful soundtracks.
  61. Feb 23, 2022
    10
    лучший визуальный стиль от Миядзаки
    отмены щитов и перекатов дало свои плюс-юои очень динамичные
    рекоменлации для всех
  62. Apr 7, 2022
    10
    Было не легко, но я получил платину и знатно кайфанул от игры
  63. Nov 26, 2020
    10
    Só têm dois defeitos: Chalice Dungeons (que são opcionais) e quedas de FPS em certos momentos, de resto é simplesmente perfeito
  64. Aug 17, 2020
    10
    My game of this console generation! Just love it! I really like the From Software game formular and here it' hit perfection.

    Above all, the victorian, Lovecraft inspired setting creates an unforgettable and dense atmosphere. Exploring the lore and finding all the small stories and secrets has never been more interesting. Gameplay is super fast, engaging and just plain fun. Graphics and
    My game of this console generation! Just love it! I really like the From Software game formular and here it' hit perfection.

    Above all, the victorian, Lovecraft inspired setting creates an unforgettable and dense atmosphere. Exploring the lore and finding all the small stories and secrets has never been more interesting. Gameplay is super fast, engaging and just plain fun. Graphics and especially the sound design and music are on point.

    Everybody owning a PS4 should also own a copy of Bloodborne!
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  65. Jul 24, 2020
    9
    idk what to say. If u like souls game, idk how u can skip this.
    Another great game fromsoftware
  66. Jun 27, 2020
    10
    Bloodborne é o melhor jogo que joguei nessa geração espero muito um anúncio de um próximo SoulsBorne. A ambientação macabra com alguns resquícios de terror faz de Bloodborne o melhor jogo da Fromsoftuawe.O mapa com suas construções góticas deixa ainda mais imercivel na Gameplay, Bloodborne tem um dos melhores mapas, Miazak consegui fazer um mapa tão bom quanto o do primeiro Dark Souls .AsBloodborne é o melhor jogo que joguei nessa geração espero muito um anúncio de um próximo SoulsBorne. A ambientação macabra com alguns resquícios de terror faz de Bloodborne o melhor jogo da Fromsoftuawe.O mapa com suas construções góticas deixa ainda mais imercivel na Gameplay, Bloodborne tem um dos melhores mapas, Miazak consegui fazer um mapa tão bom quanto o do primeiro Dark Souls .As trilhas sonoras do jogo são simplesmente inacreditáveis deixa o jogo ainda mais intenso principal na luta contra os chefes. Dou meus parabéns a Fromsoftuawe por fazer um jogo tão incrível. Expand
  67. Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Masterpiece, Masterpiece, Masterpiece, Masterpiece, Masterpiece, Masterpiece
  68. Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Only game I can replay and still have the same thrill as I did going into the hunt for the first time , an absolute masterpiece
  69. Jun 26, 2020
    9
    Amazing Game!
    I love the gameplay mechanics,its dark theme
    And more over its addictive nature
    At first you struggle,but when you start exploring it you enjoy it.
    Cons:
    Frame rates drop and long loading time screen
  70. Jun 11, 2021
    9
    Самая недооцененная игра. С большим удовольствием прошел
  71. Jun 27, 2020
    10
    Bloodborne is a masterpiece, it is so fun, I enjoyed the boss designs and the mechanics for those boss fights. There is one problem tho and it is the drop rate for the radial bloodtinge gems
  72. Jun 27, 2020
    10
    Omg!!! One of the best Ps4 game if is not the best real masterpiece ......the game design is really great
  73. Jul 16, 2020
    10
    Amo esse jogo . Boss fight memoráveis , história memóriavel . Tudo nesse jogo e muito bom . O único problema dele que pose incomodar e a câmera mais quem ja jogou os souls nao devera ter problema fora que ele não e tao exageradamente dificil como dizem
  74. Jun 27, 2020
    10
    - Learning curve and gameplay loop that toys with human psychology, coupling intense brain juice injections of dopamine with blood curdling bouts of frustration. So fun.

    - No clue what's going on with the story. Don't even need to know.

    - Gothic Lovecraftian aesthetic is gorgeous.
  75. Jun 29, 2020
    10
    The best game of the soulsborne series bar none. Gothic architecture, fast combat, great music and a story that involves beasts and cosmic entities. This is one of the best playstation games of all time. An instant classic.
  76. Jul 5, 2020
    10
    Bloodborne is one of the greatest games ever made imo and IS my favorite game of all time. What makes it very special to me apart from the amazing gameplay, graphics and rich world, is the fact that FromSoft has mastered their storytelling formula and made it so compelling. This is the best lore based game out there. It is so well made and the pacing is great. I recommend it to everyoneBloodborne is one of the greatest games ever made imo and IS my favorite game of all time. What makes it very special to me apart from the amazing gameplay, graphics and rich world, is the fact that FromSoft has mastered their storytelling formula and made it so compelling. This is the best lore based game out there. It is so well made and the pacing is great. I recommend it to everyone who wants a taste of what Games can achieve when balancing all the unique properties of gaming into a compact not too short not too long expeirnece. A true masterpiece. Expand
  77. Jun 28, 2020
    5
    Way too hard, I could finish it but it was a real pain.. didn't enjoy it at all
  78. Jun 28, 2020
    10
    The best soul-like experience ever with an interesting and engaging story, a must play.
  79. Jun 30, 2020
    8
    The game is difficult and punishing, but combat is so satisfying I just can't stop playing. I like that the story isn't spoon-fed either... if you want it, you need to go looking for it. The Lovecraftian setting is beautiful, haunting and unsettling all at the same time... very little not to recommend, though if you get frustrated by high difficulty, it might not be for you.
  80. Dec 2, 2022
    10
    10/10 classic, this is the closest thing we have to a perfect game now give us 60 fps and put it on all platforms angry emoji angry emoji
  81. Jun 29, 2020
    10
    ОДНА ИЗ ЛУЧШИХ ИГР SoulsBorne! ИНТЕРЕСНЕЙШАЯ БОЕВКА! ЛУЧШИЙ, ЛУЧШИИИЙ ЛЕВЕЛ ДИЗАЙН! ДЛС ЛУЧШЕЕ ИЗ ВСЕХ ИГР СОУЛС!
  82. Jun 29, 2020
    9
    Hands down thee most rewarding game ive ever played. Quit it twice when i first bought it. Had nothing better to play and tried it a third time. Im glad i did. It became one of my favorite games of all time. Can no doubt be frustrating.. but hands down SO rewarding when you finally beat that boss you havent for a two days.
  83. Feb 23, 2022
    10
    Uma obra prima, é tudo o que tenho a dizer. Não, tenho mais a dizer: a ambientação, a música, a mecânica, a história, meu DEUS, é tudo muito incrível nesse jogo. A música orquestrada é um absurdo de tão fod@. Única coisa que eu reclamo sempre é dos gráficos, no entanto, a qualidade da ARTE que envolve o jogo é tão suprema que a gente por vezes esquece das texturas.
  84. Nov 15, 2020
    10
    From Software's Magnum Opus or whatever you call it idk. Just know that this game is an absolute masterpiece
  85. Jul 1, 2020
    9
    One of the best game in the souls series. Not all bosses are good and there are unobvious mechanics.
  86. Jun 30, 2020
    9
    Bloodborne is a Victorian-style, Eldritch Horror from the same creators of Dark Souls, and it is masterful.

    FromSoftware absolutely nails the Lovecraftian themes and enhances it with defiant orchestral pieces and its stunning beauty in all of its cosmic gore. As a fan of the FromSoftware's games the fast and fluid combat that rewards aggression in the difficulty of the bosses further
    Bloodborne is a Victorian-style, Eldritch Horror from the same creators of Dark Souls, and it is masterful.

    FromSoftware absolutely nails the Lovecraftian themes and enhances it with defiant orchestral pieces and its stunning beauty in all of its cosmic gore. As a fan of the FromSoftware's games the fast and fluid combat that rewards aggression in the difficulty of the bosses further rewards your exploration in the Bloodborne's mysterious world. As with other Souls games, you need to look for the story in the different and vibrant locations, that's teeming with lore and information of the denizens/creatures of the game.

    Bloodborne is a phenomenal experience that is yearning to be conquered.
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  87. Jul 13, 2020
    9
    Игра интересная . Но DLC я не смог пройти до сих пор , Людвиг очень сильный босс .
  88. Jul 29, 2020
    9
    excellent game. the game paid off for me as soon as I turned it on. action RPG in the gothic style. moderately complex and so gorgeous.
    but there is one drawback, this is multiplayer
  89. Jun 30, 2020
    10
    Una obra de arte, uno de los mejores juegos que he jugado, te frustrara y sufrirás con cada muerte pero creeme vale la pena, la satisfaccion que se siente al derrota a un boss es incomparable.
  90. Aug 21, 2023
    10
    melhor souls like, melhor jogo da from sfoftware, esse jogo não tem um único defeito
  91. Feb 5, 2022
    10
    The greatest game ever made as far as I’m concerned. Bloodborne is one of very few games I can play through over and over and over again and have just as much fun each time. Such an intriguing and immersive world, packed with fascinating lore and hidden secrets. In 2022 it’s starting to show a little age in frame rate and graphics but the master-class art direction, perfect level design,The greatest game ever made as far as I’m concerned. Bloodborne is one of very few games I can play through over and over and over again and have just as much fun each time. Such an intriguing and immersive world, packed with fascinating lore and hidden secrets. In 2022 it’s starting to show a little age in frame rate and graphics but the master-class art direction, perfect level design, and exceptional gameplay more than makeup for it. This is a game I’ll be coming back to for decades to come. In my opinion Bloodborne is the perfect entry point for someone new to FromSoftware style action RPGs - simple enough to be accessible for newcomers and deep enough to be a hit for veterans of the ARPG genre. Worth buying a PlayStation 4 if only just to play this game. Expand
  92. Dec 12, 2021
    9
    First souls like gamee that I played and loved! Very nice gameplay and the levels are extremely well done! The game design is amazing! I already bought Dark Souls 3 to get addicted ahaha
  93. Oct 9, 2021
    10
    this game is already one of the greatest classics ever created in the gaming industry and deserves all respect
  94. Apr 9, 2022
    10
    one of the best games ever made:
    +awesome graphics and atmosphere
    +best lore in any from software game
    +great bosses and gameplay
    -sometimes bad bosses (only very few)
  95. Oct 30, 2022
    9
    + Like always supurb complex level design, brilliant looking grim game world with lots of details, impressive aesthetics
    + really cool combat, a good progression from Dark Souls since it's a lot faster and more dynamic
    + nice and varied standard enemies + complex and fascinating lore/story + amazing Soundtrack (even better in the DLC) - some of the best parts of the game are in the DLC
    + Like always supurb complex level design, brilliant looking grim game world with lots of details, impressive aesthetics
    + really cool combat, a good progression from Dark Souls since it's a lot faster and more dynamic
    + nice and varied standard enemies
    + complex and fascinating lore/story
    + amazing Soundtrack (even better in the DLC)

    - some of the best parts of the game are in the DLC (areas, bosses, weapons etc.)
    - although I love From Softwares style of level connection I sometimes had no idea where to go next this time, it's a bit too chaotic in Bloodborne

    ~ boss fights are only okay overall, only few are very good (Gehrman, Father Gascoigne), most are quite bad (One Reborn, Rom, Witches of Hemwick etc.), at least there are some outstandingly amazing bosses in the DLC.

    Overall one of From Softwares best games and a must play if you like a good challenge! In my opinion certain highlights are missing in the main game like Sekiro or Elden Ring do offer. At least the DLC offers them. For me it's a 9+, not a complete masterpiece but an outstanding game.
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  96. Jul 31, 2020
    9
    Great bosses
    Dark atmosphere
    Hardcore gameplay
    Sick and anoying(fantastic) environments
  97. Jul 3, 2020
    10
    Such a phenomenal game. It's not often that video games tackle Lovecraftian horror, let alone succeed at it, but Bloodborne is a masterpiece of the genre. The combat and mechanics are a refreshing change from other FromSoftware titles, being notably faster-paced with a focus on aggression rather than cowering behind shields a la Dark Souls. The game also boasts some of the bestSuch a phenomenal game. It's not often that video games tackle Lovecraftian horror, let alone succeed at it, but Bloodborne is a masterpiece of the genre. The combat and mechanics are a refreshing change from other FromSoftware titles, being notably faster-paced with a focus on aggression rather than cowering behind shields a la Dark Souls. The game also boasts some of the best bosses--both in gameplay and design--of any Soulsborne entry. Finally, and perhaps most importantly, the art direction, design, and story of Bloodborne is incredible and unique. The world is very grim and cosmic horror plays a very important role, and FromSoftware did it all perfectly. If you like FromSoftware games, Lovecraft, or if you like any video game at all, definitely give Bloodborne a try. Expand
  98. Sep 9, 2023
    10
    A video game with no negatives; every aspect excels, with a strong emphasis on its setting/atmosphere that immerses you completely in its world. Each scene is a work of art with a distinctive Soulsborne-style world design, but in Bloodborne, this aspect is taken to another level.

    The gameplay is frantic, aggressive, and, above all, enjoyable, with some fairly high difficulty spikes. If
    A video game with no negatives; every aspect excels, with a strong emphasis on its setting/atmosphere that immerses you completely in its world. Each scene is a work of art with a distinctive Soulsborne-style world design, but in Bloodborne, this aspect is taken to another level.

    The gameplay is frantic, aggressive, and, above all, enjoyable, with some fairly high difficulty spikes. If you're not accustomed to this kind of video game, it might be a bit challenging and lead to some frustration, but with a bit of practice and understanding of its mechanics, you can overcome it. When you do conquer these obstacles, it provides a satisfaction and sense of accomplishment that I haven't experienced in any other game.

    In summary, it's a masterpiece that anyone with a PS4 should at least give a try.
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  99. Nov 18, 2021
    10
    I don't think there will ever be a game where I am as immersed as I was in this one. I wanted to know everything, to discover all while always having this feeling of dread. I had seen the game before, I had seen my partner play it, heck I had even beaten one or two bosses, but playing through it, from start to finish, was one of the best joys I've had with this industry, especially in aI don't think there will ever be a game where I am as immersed as I was in this one. I wanted to know everything, to discover all while always having this feeling of dread. I had seen the game before, I had seen my partner play it, heck I had even beaten one or two bosses, but playing through it, from start to finish, was one of the best joys I've had with this industry, especially in a long time. I don't remember feeling this good about a game since TW3 Blood & Wine.

    Everything is on point, and even if the gameplay is a bit dated, it's still better than the other ones made by the same company. Japan Studio really pulled off a great universe here, and it makes me wonder how much better From Software would be if they actually had a good narrative and art direction as Bloodborne did.

    It's a must play, the game works flawlessly, you can see it was tailored for the PS4, nothing is lacking, and there's also no excuse for those that say they're not good at games. There's an EXP exploit, use it and enjoy one of the best worlds, most immersive universes I've ever touched.
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  100. Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Это один из лучших эксклюзивов на PS 4. Если вам нравиться такой жанр, немедленно купите её!
Metascore
92

Universal acclaim - based on 100 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 99 out of 100
  2. 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]