• Publisher: SCEA
  • Release Date: Mar 24, 2015
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  1. Nov 14, 2020
    10
    For me this is the game of generation. The best exclusive game for PS4. Still fighting in dungeons from time to time.
  2. Nov 17, 2020
    10
    Esse jogo é uma OBRA PRIMA! Jogo muito desafiador, tem uma gameplay muito boa, história imersivo ( A melhor história de um jogo ). Meu Souls preferido
  3. Nov 15, 2020
    10
    The best souls game ever made. Here we see the best of Miyasaky’s team. Combat, lore, desing, everything just perfect. I hope Sony comes up with a enhanced version on PS5
  4. Nov 15, 2020
    9
    Bloodborne is a once in a lifetime nightmare you have simply to experience for yourself to understand it’s meaning.The story is,just like we are used to from FromSoft games,scattered around the world.
    The combat of this game is both beautiful and absolutely brutal.Outstandind difficulty.Memorable bosses.Divine atmosphere in the city of Yharnam.But like every FromSoft game,it does have a
    Bloodborne is a once in a lifetime nightmare you have simply to experience for yourself to understand it’s meaning.The story is,just like we are used to from FromSoft games,scattered around the world.
    The combat of this game is both beautiful and absolutely brutal.Outstandind difficulty.Memorable bosses.Divine atmosphere in the city of Yharnam.But like every FromSoft game,it does have a few bad bosses here and there and a few bad areas here amd there and that is why not a 10/10
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  5. Nov 16, 2020
    10
    The best gameplay of all Souls-borne series, amazing soundtrack and boss fights, with good variety of builds and re playability value. Great world building and unique story. A must play for all PS4 owners or Souls-borne fans.
  6. May 17, 2021
    10
    O melhor jogo que já joguei, simplesmente perfeito, como eu queria uma continuação desse jogo maravilhoso
  7. Nov 17, 2020
    9
    Almost perfect. Buy it already! Bloodborne is one of the main reasons I bought a PS4. BB is very difficult, especially if you want to Platinum the game. This was the first game I played where I desperately wanted to get good because I loved so much about the game and after hours of practice this was my first Platinum. The gameplay is challenging but addicting.

    There are few cons to this
    Almost perfect. Buy it already! Bloodborne is one of the main reasons I bought a PS4. BB is very difficult, especially if you want to Platinum the game. This was the first game I played where I desperately wanted to get good because I loved so much about the game and after hours of practice this was my first Platinum. The gameplay is challenging but addicting.

    There are few cons to this game but one is the graphics on a plain PS4. One particular area/room absolutely CHUGS so if you're picky about FPS that's something you should know before buying. Another con is how stingy it is with regards to story. It's like any Dark Souls game in that respect- the story is great but it leaves you wanting more and wondering.

    Overall one of my favorite games I've ever played.
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  8. Nov 20, 2020
    10
    OVERALL - 96%

    Gameplay - 9/10 Graphics (for time) - 9/10 Story - 8/10 Game Length - 8/10 Characters - 7/10 Level/Area Design - 9/10 Atmosphere - 10/10 Sound Effects - 7/10 Soundtrack - 8/10 Replay Value - 8/10 These BloodBourne games have made me dislike games you have to choose a difficulty on. They are so well balanced and are completely addictive. This is arguably the
    OVERALL - 96%

    Gameplay - 9/10
    Graphics (for time) - 9/10
    Story - 8/10
    Game Length - 8/10
    Characters - 7/10
    Level/Area Design - 9/10
    Atmosphere - 10/10
    Sound Effects - 7/10
    Soundtrack - 8/10
    Replay Value - 8/10

    These BloodBourne games have made me dislike games you have to choose a difficulty on. They are so well balanced and are completely addictive. This is arguably the best one witha completely different, darker aesthetic from the others. I hope for more games like this soon.
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  9. May 16, 2023
    10
    Uno de los mejores juegos de Fromsoftware, si no es que el mejor!

    Deberían hacerle un remake o sacar una segunda parte.
  10. Jun 6, 2023
    10
    Bloodborne es el mejor souls-like que he jugado y uno de los mejores juegos de toda la historia. Con la dificultad característica de este tipo de juegos, he tardado 25 horas (contando el DLC) en pasármelo, una duración perfecta para mi gusto. Lo he jugado con doblaje en inglés, que es sobresaliente, ya que en español me sacaba un poco de la inmersión. From Software consiguió con este RPGBloodborne es el mejor souls-like que he jugado y uno de los mejores juegos de toda la historia. Con la dificultad característica de este tipo de juegos, he tardado 25 horas (contando el DLC) en pasármelo, una duración perfecta para mi gusto. Lo he jugado con doblaje en inglés, que es sobresaliente, ya que en español me sacaba un poco de la inmersión. From Software consiguió con este RPG de acción acelerar el ritmo de juego al eliminar los escudos característicos de la saga y haciendo un combate mucho más frenético, satisfactorio y divertido de jugar. El diseño de niveles también es de los mejores que he visto en un videojuego. A la perfecta jugabilidad se le añaden unos enemigos variados y con vistosos y extravagantes animaciones y diseños. Estos diseños acompañan al excelso arte del que hace gala el juego, siendo tan grotesco y oscuro que consigue ser precioso. Además, la ambientación victoriana y la mitología de Lovecraft de la que se inspira el juego evocan en el jugador un aura que no había sentido nunca jugando un videojuego. El lore no se queda atrás, siendo para mi por lejos el mejor de la saga (aunque igual de difícil de comprender sin mirar vídeos) y con una construcción compleja, muy interesante y repleta de secretos fascinantes. Debo mencionar también los brillantes efectos de sonido y sobre todo la maravillosa banda sonora que posee, consiguiendo a veces sobreponerse a los propios enfrentamientos contra jefes. Hay que destacar el contenido de la expansión, para mi al mismo nivel que el propio juego o en ocasiones incluso superior. Como sutiles pegas puedo mencionar algún tirón de fps en zonas demandantes y los pocos incentivos que hay para jugar el contenido opcional de las mazmorras del cáliz. En conclusión, Bloodborne es una auténtica obra de arte y se ha convertido en uno de mis juegos favoritos. Lo recomiendo a todo el mundo. 9,9/10
    (06/2023)
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  11. Nov 21, 2020
    10
    excellent world and level design , deep lore ,great combat system and also incredible music and sound design. absolute masterpiece
  12. Nov 22, 2020
    10
    One of the most unique video games i have ever played. From creature designs to world design, this game is true standout and possibly best souls game ever made.
  13. Jun 6, 2021
    10
    In tie with Sekiro for my fav. game of all time. The gameplay and the CHALLENGE. oh I love it
  14. Nov 27, 2020
    10
    Incrível simplesmente fantástico o melhor da geração nada a reclamar vale muito
  15. Jan 17, 2021
    10
    definitely the best game i have ever played... amazing.... magnificent... superb.
  16. May 29, 2023
    8
    I really enjoyed that game for first 2 playthroughs, it feels a bit easier than Sekiro, but its fun and challenging, hope they remake it for ps5 and pc
  17. Dec 12, 2020
    10
    A must game to have with astonishing design art, glorious music and such a lovable gameplay to redesign your thinking of a game can achieve. With a few words a **** masterpiece.
  18. Jan 19, 2021
    10
    отлично переданная векторианская эпоха, жуткая и мрачная атмосфера, нагнетающая музыка. мой первый проект от фромов, от которых мурашки на руках были чаще чем от просмотра тяжелого фильма
  19. Sep 2, 2022
    9
    No soy muy fan de los souls like pero he de admitir que Bloodborne es un juegazo , Sudé bastante para terminarlo pero mereció la pena. Excelente juego
  20. Feb 18, 2022
    7
    I bought this game as I really like the fighting mechanics in Nier Automata and God of War. Sadly, in my view, although bloodborne has its positives, it's not as good as those games, nor is it as enjoyable to play.
    My main issue with the game though is the lack of storyline and the randomness of the drops/loot...its impossible to know what most of that stuff is without resorting to
    I bought this game as I really like the fighting mechanics in Nier Automata and God of War. Sadly, in my view, although bloodborne has its positives, it's not as good as those games, nor is it as enjoyable to play.
    My main issue with the game though is the lack of storyline and the randomness of the drops/loot...its impossible to know what most of that stuff is without resorting to looking it up in forums on the internet...to me that's poor gameplay. The graphics are good though, and the atmosphere is excellent.
    I read that people found it difficult...I didn't think it was particularly, and once I'd got to around 25 vitality and strength, it was remarkably easy with the hunter axe I thought, especially some of the bosses (Rom, Paarl, Ebrietus, Mergo and Moon presence were especially simple). I did like father Gascoigne, Gehrman and Logarius on top of Cainhurst Castle though.
    Having finished the game and been presented with a NG+, after finishing all the way though to Vicar Amelia again, I gave up...i found it too tedious to go all the way through again. In fact I found much of the game pretty tedious from the outset...mostly due to lack of information to keep me engaged, as as noted earlier the distinct lack of story was a major shortfall I thought.
    Worth a look, especially now that its a cheap buy, but certainly not a classic for me, as many found it.
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  21. Jun 22, 2021
    10
    Очень понравилась, играю уже много лет. Сюжет, атмосфера и гейплей на высоте.
  22. Dec 15, 2020
    10
    Good game with a suitable difficulty, but next time From Software should find a good playwright.
  23. Oct 4, 2022
    10
    My second favorite game of all time, the best of FromSoftware's work. The world building, enemy design and combat are perfect. Masterpiece.
  24. Feb 6, 2022
    10
    Perfecto!, Difícil, muy difícil, en verdad este juego me hizo dudar y frustra aún así es tan envolvente que no paras. Muy buen diseñado y el combate es alucinante frenético!!
  25. Nov 28, 2021
    10
    Greatest game ive ever played. The combat systhem is very fun, the atmosphere is great and the Story, when you understand it, is realy well written.
  26. Dec 21, 2020
    10
    Good game & amazing experience, I think this game is best game of playstation 4
  27. Jan 15, 2021
    10
    It is the fourth fromsoftware game that I finish and absolutely all of them are a masterpiece, this one especially has a dark and gothic atmosphere that drives you crazy, in addition to the great game play that fromsoftwaere has always offered in this type of genre.

    Story :8
    Gameplay :10
    Music: 10
    Visuals: 10

    Personal score: 10 a A master piece !!
  28. Dec 26, 2020
    10
    Лучшая игра в которую я когда либо играл, прекрасная атмосфера и визуал, запутанный и интересный сюжет и великолепный геймплей, вот он рецепт лучшей игры на планете.
  29. Dec 27, 2020
    10
    Best souls game ever made.

    Pros
    - Has amazing fast pasted combat with amazing worldbuilding and atmosphere.
    - Has very cool and different weapons to have fun with.
    - It has amazing level design and bosses.
    - It has a interessing story.
    - It has a very creapy horror vibe with no cheap jumpscares.

    Cons
    - Big spiders
  30. Dec 28, 2020
    10
    Una obra maestra. Definitivamente el mejor juego de fromsoftware y unos de los mejores juegos de todos los tiempos. El combate es agresivo y los escenarios son épicos. Nadie que tenga un playstation 4 o 5 lo tiene que dejar pasar.
  31. Aug 3, 2022
    10
    The 10 minutes spent not farming blood vials were incredible. Remaster please
  32. Dec 31, 2020
    10
    Hello, I'm absolutly not a paid corporate shill and this is my unbiased Review for BLOODBORNE

    BLOODBORNE is a masterpiece of video game narrative. Nothing else even comes close. The story is brutal, challenging, bold, and almost never "fun". It is harrowing, forcing the player to confront violence in a way video games never do. In a medium where everything is John Wick, BLOODBORNE is
    Hello, I'm absolutly not a paid corporate shill and this is my unbiased Review for BLOODBORNE

    BLOODBORNE is a masterpiece of video game narrative. Nothing else even comes close. The story is brutal, challenging, bold, and almost never "fun". It is harrowing, forcing the player to confront violence in a way video games never do. In a medium where everything is John Wick, BLOODBORNE is Schindler's List.

    And just like that film, there were times when I wasn't sure I could keep going. It is a relentless emotional assault that I suspect will force even the most jaded gamer to feel empathy. The game is a work of art - every aspect feels crafted at the highest level. Visuals, audio, controls, animation, level design, performance. It is astounding. And frequently beautiful.

    With moments you NEVER find in video games. But I cannot overstate how harrowing it is. It feels like 2 seasons of the darkest TV show you'll ever find, and it frequently better than most TV on the air. That's saying a lot. I think it is an IMPORTANT game. It tore me up, and I will never, ever forget BLOODBORNE is a game that will change you.

    In short, BLOODBORNE put me through hell. I did not enjoy it. I wasn't supposed to. I was affected by it. Like no game before. I am in awe of it. I am recovering from it.
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  33. Nov 12, 2021
    9
    Es una obra maestra, no hay más, un salto importante en los Souls Like, que gozada.
  34. Jan 6, 2021
    10
    Comprato per pura curiosità, dove la morte è dietro l’angolo letteralmente , ogni nemico se sottovalutato può essere fatale! Ma proprio questa particolarità a rendere bloodborne fantastico! Ambientazioni suggestive, level design superbo
  35. Feb 28, 2022
    10
    Good. The game changed my life. Helped me through my depression. I probably won't be here writing this review right now if it wasn't for this game. Thank you Miyazaki-san and Sony for making this masterpiece.
  36. Oct 16, 2021
    10
    Bloodborne is such an excellent game. it's so underrated by critics it deserves a Metascore of 96 in my opinion. bloodborne is Miyazaki's magnum opus. it perfects the souls formula and offers a delicious gothic action phenomenon. Bloodborne's gameplay is some of the best of the last generations it gets rid of some of the annoying aspects and traits of the souls genre and offers a veryBloodborne is such an excellent game. it's so underrated by critics it deserves a Metascore of 96 in my opinion. bloodborne is Miyazaki's magnum opus. it perfects the souls formula and offers a delicious gothic action phenomenon. Bloodborne's gameplay is some of the best of the last generations it gets rid of some of the annoying aspects and traits of the souls genre and offers a very balanced, tight and fluid gameplay. the lore is not as good as the other souls games but the worst in the souls borne is still great. The music just as always shines and the art and level design are the best that I've seen in any RPG for a long time. bloodborne is a haunting experience from the last generation that every gamer, souls fan or PlayStation owner should give it a try at least once. Expand
  37. Jan 25, 2021
    10
    Possibly the greatest game ever made. And undeniably in the top 5 action games. Bloodborne is as fun, exciting, memorable, dark and overall amazing as the Souls formula gets. Just as hard and rewarding as the legendary Dark Souls, while managing to be more fun and without a single second of the game being worse than the rest. It has as smooth combat that never takes control from you, aPossibly the greatest game ever made. And undeniably in the top 5 action games. Bloodborne is as fun, exciting, memorable, dark and overall amazing as the Souls formula gets. Just as hard and rewarding as the legendary Dark Souls, while managing to be more fun and without a single second of the game being worse than the rest. It has as smooth combat that never takes control from you, a dark immersive world full of creative enemies and bosses to cut down and incredible lore story and characters, there is nothing more anyone could ask from an action game and this is why Bloodborne is a must-play masterpiece. Expand
  38. Jan 25, 2021
    10
    Bloodborne is to me the best Fromsoftware game to be released to date, with fast paced combat, a interesting story, and an incredible environment make this a 10/10 for me. There are some frame rate issues, but it really only affects you when you go into a loading screen. Some people hate the dungeon system, but me personally I enjoy the dungeons and use them to farm for blood echoes andBloodborne is to me the best Fromsoftware game to be released to date, with fast paced combat, a interesting story, and an incredible environment make this a 10/10 for me. There are some frame rate issues, but it really only affects you when you go into a loading screen. Some people hate the dungeon system, but me personally I enjoy the dungeons and use them to farm for blood echoes and blood gems, but I can see why people hate it as it is a grind to go through them all, and if you want to platinum you have to do them all. I already mentioned that the combat is fast paced which differs from dark souls where a majority of the combat is shield, strike, shield, strike. In bloodborne the combat uses a lot of dodging, getting hits in, retreating, and doing it again, although your best bet is to counter and use viseral attacks to deal major damage. Like most Fromsoftware games you have to discover and piece together the story yourself which can invest you into the game. The environment is absolutely gorgeous with beautiful victorian style buildings, roads, and rooms. The DLC only makes the game better with new enemies, weapons, clothes, and bosses which add even more to the story. To sum it all up if you have a Ps4 Bloodborne is a must play, and if witcher wasn't released in the same year I do believe that it would have won game of the year. Expand
  39. Feb 7, 2021
    10
    Es el primer soulsborne que juego, la música te adentra en el momento de la campaña, sus escenarios son majestuosos, y sus jefes, lo mejor que he enfrentado, es un videojuego que temía jugar, pero que con respeto, gracias a él me introduce en una saga de juegos. No puedo describir más allá del hecho de que si hay un juego que le he invertido mucho, es este.
  40. Aug 2, 2021
    10
    Una Obra Maestra en todos los aspectos, visual, narrativo, Lore, gameplay, Etc. Etc.
  41. Feb 9, 2021
    10
    5 years later and this game is still one of a kind. If you can endure the challenge, then this game is a must play, and even if the difficulty is not for you, you can always co-op with friends or find people online to play it with. Environments contain a chilling atmosphere, where you never know what you will meet right around the corner. There is a great variety of unique bosses and5 years later and this game is still one of a kind. If you can endure the challenge, then this game is a must play, and even if the difficulty is not for you, you can always co-op with friends or find people online to play it with. Environments contain a chilling atmosphere, where you never know what you will meet right around the corner. There is a great variety of unique bosses and enemies, each of them having incredible design. The combat mechanics are perfect, making every enemy encounter extremely fun. I honestly can't think of a single flaw, other than a few performance issues. Expand
  42. Jan 31, 2021
    10
    Tarde para dar review. Se ha dicho de todo, pero es un MUST de todo poseedor de una PS4, en serio, ¿cómo alguien con una PS no ha jugado esta obra de arte? Lo que más destaco es la ambientación por su maravilloso OST y paisajes de tintes góticos/de la época victoriana más inspiración de la literatura lovecraftniana. Aún cuando ya te lo has acabado, te deja con la sensación de querer seguirTarde para dar review. Se ha dicho de todo, pero es un MUST de todo poseedor de una PS4, en serio, ¿cómo alguien con una PS no ha jugado esta obra de arte? Lo que más destaco es la ambientación por su maravilloso OST y paisajes de tintes góticos/de la época victoriana más inspiración de la literatura lovecraftniana. Aún cuando ya te lo has acabado, te deja con la sensación de querer seguir jugándolo más y más. Expand
  43. Feb 25, 2021
    10
    Bloodborne is as glorious as it is grotesque, a harsh and unyielding exercise in getting battered mercilessly while feeling encouraged the whole painful way. While very much a Souls game through and through, the switch from methodical and slow progression to a faster, ultimately more sava
  44. Feb 3, 2021
    10
    At the start is was very difficult and frustrating but it became my favourite ...the best game i ve ever played
  45. Feb 10, 2021
    10
    Simplemente es perfecto. No tengo otras palabras para describirlo.
    El Lore,ambientación,sistema de combate, jefes etc, son brutalmente hermosos. Fue una muy buena experiencia y se acaba de convertir en mi videojuego favorito. ❤️
  46. Feb 10, 2021
    10
    Genuinely one of the best designed games and worlds I've ever played. Even something as small as progression is just nonlinear enough to be satisfying but not overwhelming. Also a great game to get into fromsoft games, but it'll make you wish they were all bloodborne.
  47. Feb 14, 2021
    10
    una absoluta maravilla, gráficamente increíble, música maravillosa entregándonos una danza con la muerte en cada boss.
    el único detalle son los 30 fps todo lo demas sobresaliente
  48. Feb 22, 2021
    8
    This game has only one minus personally to me, because I don’t like this setting.
  49. Feb 22, 2022
    10
    Greatest game ever made for any platform. Only half life comes close. Truly a masterpiece.
  50. Feb 26, 2021
    10
    This is one of the, if not the best game, i´ve ever played. It has one of the best combat systems of all time with every weapon being totally unique and fun in their own way. There were (at least in my play-through) no cheap deaths, i always knew what I did wrong and that it was my fault that I died. However I due think that the choice to make this game hard was a bit bad because allthoughThis is one of the, if not the best game, i´ve ever played. It has one of the best combat systems of all time with every weapon being totally unique and fun in their own way. There were (at least in my play-through) no cheap deaths, i always knew what I did wrong and that it was my fault that I died. However I due think that the choice to make this game hard was a bit bad because allthough it never was something that bothered me personally I can see how it makes people quit the game and I do think that the first boss should be a little bit less hard because it pains me that so many people will never fully experience this game because they heard it was hard and won´t buy it because of that or dropped it because it was, quote: bull**** .
    It isn´t though, it´s beautiful, the levels are awesomely designed and even the worst level still has many things I like and there are pretty much no bad Bosses as well. (Other than DS3, which I like too, but not as much). And before you say that I´m a biased From Software Fan boy, I´m not, I played this game because I loved the opening cut scene and because one of my friends told me to check it out. I don´t recommend this game to people who love a challenge, I recommend this game to anyone who wants to play a masterpiece.
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  51. Apr 24, 2022
    7
    Bloodborne per me è stato il soulslike più facile da completare, e l'unica vera sfida del gioco si trova nel suo Dlc, che include sia alcuni dei boss migliori sia le armi più originali del gioco. Purtroppo il gioco base si ritrova con la maggior parte delle boss fight caotiche e confuse, specialmente quelle contro le bestie giganti di cui si riesce a vedere ben poco durante lo scontroBloodborne per me è stato il soulslike più facile da completare, e l'unica vera sfida del gioco si trova nel suo Dlc, che include sia alcuni dei boss migliori sia le armi più originali del gioco. Purtroppo il gioco base si ritrova con la maggior parte delle boss fight caotiche e confuse, specialmente quelle contro le bestie giganti di cui si riesce a vedere ben poco durante lo scontro ravvicinato, e quindi è difficile capire cosa stanno per fare durante lo scontro. Lo ritengo un buon gioco ma con dei boss molto deludenti e con attacchi molto simili, e con un ambientazione troppo ripetuta fatta di borghi e foreste e poca reale differenziazione della build del personaggio. Buon gioco, ma per me è il più debole tra quelli che ho giocato nel genere. Expand
  52. Mar 5, 2021
    9
    Perfect gameplay and awesome history, music, and boss fights. Such an awesome Game.
  53. Mar 7, 2021
    10
    Masterpiece.The best and hardest souls game.I think this game has no shortcomings.
  54. Jan 23, 2022
    10
    It's in my top 5 list of the best games of my life. Attention with details and the lore is fascinating. Gameplay is better than DS imo and difficulty is fair, even if you didn't play DS games or don't like them give it a shot.
    Shame Sony abandoned this game a truly masterpiece, locked behind 30fps old ps4 console
  55. Mar 8, 2021
    10
    Top jeu en espérant que SONY se décide à nous sortir la suit . Beaucoup de fans l'attendent impatiemment !
  56. Mar 17, 2021
    10
    Фантастика просто офигенная игра лучшый эксклюзив на ps4 хорошая графика интересный лор офигенный сюжет всем советую
  57. Mar 16, 2021
    10
    buy the game...............................................................................
  58. Dec 14, 2021
    10
    I got to say, as someone who didn't play any Souls games properly before, I was excited to play Bloodborne.
    Just like in the Dark Souls games, Bloodborne's lore is told via environmental storytelling. Environmental storytelling might not be as engaging as linear storytelling but it enriches the game's world significantly. Thankfully enough, Bloodborne's lore is compelling even if it's
    I got to say, as someone who didn't play any Souls games properly before, I was excited to play Bloodborne.
    Just like in the Dark Souls games, Bloodborne's lore is told via environmental storytelling. Environmental storytelling might not be as engaging as linear storytelling but it enriches the game's world significantly. Thankfully enough, Bloodborne's lore is compelling even if it's ambiguous for the most part.
    The gameplay surprised me a lot; it's faster than I expected, it feels very satisfying, the mechanics are wonderful, there's a nice amount of unique items and the trick weapons are so goddamn badass, they're one of the coolest things in the entire game for me.
    My favorite part of the game isn't the gameplay though, it's the haunting and frightening setting; Bloodborne's world is probably the best world I've seen in a videogame. It starts out as a gothic horror and it slowly transcends into a nightmarish cosmic horror that is able to find beauty in the dark. On top of that, the level design and the music are just perfect.
    The graphics are not necessarily impressive but they're really good nonetheless.
    Also, the bosses are intimidating, challenging and rewarding.
    However, many of the bosses in the main game are somewhat easy and underwhelming in my opinion, but fortunately, the DLC makes up for it; The Old Hunters is essential to own if you enjoy playing Bloodborne because it features the best bosses in the entire game.
    Now, while the gameplay is very enjoyable, the camera and the lock-on system are awkward at times, and farming for Blood Vials can be tedious at times.

    Pros:
    + Intriguing lore
    + Aggressive & diverse gameplay
    + Superb setting
    + Threatening & challenging bosses
    + Incredible level design and music
    + Amazing DLC

    Cons:
    - Flawed camera and lock-on system
    - Blood Vial system

    Gameplay: 9/10
    Content: 9/10
    Music: 10/10
    Graphics/Audio: 8/10

    Final Rating: 9.5/10
    - Outstanding -
    Bloodborne is a fascinating videogame experience in almost every way, and I wish could play it for even longer.

    Do I recommend it?:
    Definitely, but keep in mind, the DLC is must-own in my opinion.
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  59. Mar 23, 2021
    10
    It has by far the best setting of all From Software-games, but also less variety. It feels shorter than the Souls-games. But it's not a sequel, so for what it is, it's great and perfect.
  60. Apr 29, 2022
    10
    The best game i’ve played. I can't describe in words how great this game is. It's definitely worth playing. A real masterpiece of the game industry.
  61. Apr 25, 2022
    10
    i love this game, at first it could be frustrating or hard but with time.. with time i finished it 3 times and took the platinum trophy home.
  62. May 20, 2023
    9
    Just like the other From Software games, Bloodborne is a masterpiece. But just like the other games. the frustration can get pretty high - just as the addiction! Overall rating: 9.4.
  63. Mar 25, 2021
    10
    wonder which is better this or dark souls 3 and the main protagonist is a women I heard and I like how it leaves blood
  64. Mar 29, 2021
    10
    Literally a masterpiece. It takes time to get into and you absolutely must take time and understanding to learn the lore. You get what you give with this game. This applies to not only the story but also the game play. You have to take time to learn boss movies, just like you have to take time to read item descriptions. If you give this game and story your time I don't think its possibleLiterally a masterpiece. It takes time to get into and you absolutely must take time and understanding to learn the lore. You get what you give with this game. This applies to not only the story but also the game play. You have to take time to learn boss movies, just like you have to take time to read item descriptions. If you give this game and story your time I don't think its possible to be disappointed. Expand
  65. Dec 10, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is a masterpiece. Why? Because there is a lore that still give me goosepumbs and the best mecanics of all games. If you are bad at game you probably go insane but if you dont want to go insane git gud. There is so much bosses and all of them are unique. Especially hunter duellos like Gehrman (last boss of main game) Lady Maria and Father Gascoine they are epic boss fights Expand
  66. Apr 7, 2021
    9
    Juego increíble rpg-accion con una temática berserker magnifica, increible diseño srtistico y un lore apasionante por descubrir. Jugabilidad muy retante para el jugador. Sin duda, una de las mejores obras de FromSoftware. Con un extra a la base del juego principal, pero ligado al lore, con el tema mazmorras pthumerias
  67. Apr 12, 2021
    10
    The atmosphere and playstyle of this game drive me crazy.
    The variety of great weapon styles and designs that make me move aggressively are perfect.
  68. Apr 17, 2021
    10
    This game is not without flaws, sure. But then why give it a 10/10 score? Because the game's various parts combine to create such a unique experience. A breath of fresh air and a masterwork.
  69. Apr 18, 2021
    9
    Bloodborne is the type of game that you'll either hate or love or love to hate and hate to love. When I first started to play this game I hated it. I hated it for making me start levels all over again after dying multiple times. I hated it for its random difficulty spikes and arrogant stun locks from both enemies and bosses. I've never played the Dark Souls games so I went into BloodborneBloodborne is the type of game that you'll either hate or love or love to hate and hate to love. When I first started to play this game I hated it. I hated it for making me start levels all over again after dying multiple times. I hated it for its random difficulty spikes and arrogant stun locks from both enemies and bosses. I've never played the Dark Souls games so I went into Bloodborne blind.
    But after the first few days I couldn't stop playing it as it drew me in. I had to see if I could follow it through to the end. So I did just that and finished the game and obtained all 3 endings. Afterwards I thought to myself what a hell of a journey. Great locations and atmosphere with a few exceptions. Music is spot on and graphics are still decent even by today's standards.
    Gameplay is fairly tight, but also with a few exceptions. If you play the game you'll see what I mean about a few exceptions. Anyways, Bloodborne would rank in my top 10 of all time favorite games even though I hated it at first. It grows on you and once you "click" with the game mechanics and how to fight it becomes very addictive. However it doesn't rank a perfect score of 10 because no game has ever reached a 10 by my standards because that means there's no room for improvement. Bloodborne is a 9 for me regardless because there are a few issues with the game. One of which is the hitbox on enemies and bosses. It gets wonky sometimes and doesn't register. Another issue is frame drops, especially when your fighting many enemies or huge bosses. These two issues may be linked together however.  I think the most useless game mechanic is the frenzy status. This alone almost made me quit the game permanently. It's a cheap system mechanic that serves no other purpose than to aggravate the player at the most inconvenient of times. If your health bar isn't full it becomes an instant kill. Speaking of instant kills, this game is full of them. Some bosses and even some enemies will kill you in one shot. Not my idea of fun, but whatever. I think Bloodborne is at least worth a try to first time gamers looking for a challenge. I know that the Dark Souls community appreciates Bloodborne for what it is. As for me I'm glad that I stuck with the game even if I did find it frustrating at first.  All in all it's a game worth trying out. You never know, you may find it as addictive as I did. Cheers.
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  70. Apr 19, 2021
    9
    Mais desafiador e divertido que os jogos da saga Dark Souls, esse me deu muito trabalho mas também me manteve entretido por mais de 40 horas.
  71. Apr 20, 2021
    8
    bloodborne is a very great game however i think this game is overhyped. lets start with the story.
    it's a very unpopular opinion but i think bloodborne has the best lore of the souls like games however the way it's told isn't as good as the souls series and is very confusing.now the gameplay : bloodborne's combat is really creative and fun with switching to different forms of weapons is
    bloodborne is a very great game however i think this game is overhyped. lets start with the story.
    it's a very unpopular opinion but i think bloodborne has the best lore of the souls like games however the way it's told isn't as good as the souls series and is very confusing.now the gameplay : bloodborne's combat is really creative and fun with switching to different forms of weapons is fun
    but my complain is that there isn't any real defensive options there's just a dodge so it's really hard to get used to and playing it slow like the souls series won't work and the healing system is really bad in my opinion.now let's talk about map design : the map design in this game is pretty linear however some areas are connected which is really good. the lanterns are pretty well placed but the map design sadly isn't even close to dark souls 1.now lets talk about the boss fights and music : the bosses in this game are mostly really damn good and fun to fight but some of them are bullsh.t, they have broken hit boxes and get stuck lol. the music in this game is fantastic sadly not as good as dark souls 3 and 1. now the classes : the amount of classes in this game are sadly not as good or much as the souls series so it isn't as replayable as the souls series. now the pvp : the pvp in this game is ehh its alright i dont really have anything to say about it. the npc's in this game are just too good i love all of them they just feel different from the souls series and that's what makes them special.overall i give it a 8.5 out of 10. it has been reported that it's coming to pc and ps5 with a remaster in a few months so hopefully the pc players and xbox,switch players that have a pc can play it.
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  72. Jul 15, 2022
    10
    Amazing… all I can say. Fascinating. Excellent combat, amazing exploration. Amazing boss fights. Art design is unbelievable. Every gamer should play this masterpiece. I made %100(+dlc) under 60 hours.
  73. Aug 17, 2021
    10
    Um jogo que apresenta um mundo sombrio e que te desafiará a todo instante. Jogabilidade perfeita, viciante! Uma obra de arte!
  74. Jun 18, 2021
    10
    El mejor juego de nuestro Dios miyasaki San, el gameplay es inmejorable, los chalices le extienden la vida al juego y el mejor platino y más divertido de los que existen, nada de peros le puedo poner
  75. May 3, 2021
    10
    El mejor de los juegos estilo Souls, gráficamente tiene buen apartado para la fecha en el que se estreno, el ensayo y error te ayudara en el avance del juego, matar a cada jefe es una satisfaccion invalorable. De lo mejor del catalogo de ps4.
  76. May 2, 2021
    10
    Solo tengo algo que decir para este juego: Obra maestra. Bueno, ahora un poco de relleno para que poder subir esta reseña, ahí está.
  77. May 14, 2023
    9
    The setting is impressive, the mechanic of recovering life after you get hit is what I like the most about combat.

    To get into souls-type games I think it's the best

    The worst thing about the game is the performance is at 30fps and in other areas it is a bit of a gift, not to mention bad

    Hopefully one day a patch at 60fps a remaster or remake
  78. May 5, 2021
    10
    Probably my new favourite game of all time. I'm new to soulslikes, but I loved this so much I went on to get the platinum and finish the DLC. I still regularly come back and plan to do a full co-op playthrough, which would require us to do everything twice, just can't get enough!
  79. May 5, 2021
    8
    This game is awesome but man its so damn hard , I remember i couldn't play it without a friends help , but love the open world and the absolute creepy vibe it gives me is one of a kind
  80. Jul 28, 2022
    10
    Jihyojihyojihyojihyojihyojihyojihyojihyojihyojihyojihyojihyojihyojihyojihyojihyo
  81. Jun 15, 2021
    10
    Masterpiece.
    In a single game Fom Software has created a complex lore far better than all the 3 Souls game together.
    Gothic, Lovecraftian horror, soundtrack, combat system...one of the best games of the decade
  82. May 7, 2021
    9
    bloodborne is a game that every carrier of a ps4 and ps5 should play
    I won't say anything else all areas the bosses and secrets but people who want to platinum it will cost a lot like me
  83. May 7, 2021
    10
    if only Lovecraft had lived long enough to see this magnum opus of a title.
  84. May 10, 2021
    10
    Sem duvidas um jogo que levaria vc a comprar um ps4 só para joga-lo. Um dos melhores jogos q ja joguei, historia incrivel e jogabilidade otima e desafiadora
  85. May 17, 2021
    10
    The best game ever, sublime, perfect, simply a masterpiece that I doubt can be repeated again.
  86. May 12, 2021
    10
    Bloodborne es el juego perfecto, simplemente en mi humilde opinión, este juego es superior a sus antecesores tales como Demon Souls & Dark souls, los cuales ya de por si son juegos magníficos en toda la extensión de la palabra, pero me estoy desviando del tema, Bloodborne cambio en gran medida la jugabilidad de sus hermanos, pasando de ser un juego que se juega a la defensiva a ser todoBloodborne es el juego perfecto, simplemente en mi humilde opinión, este juego es superior a sus antecesores tales como Demon Souls & Dark souls, los cuales ya de por si son juegos magníficos en toda la extensión de la palabra, pero me estoy desviando del tema, Bloodborne cambio en gran medida la jugabilidad de sus hermanos, pasando de ser un juego que se juega a la defensiva a ser todo lo contrario, en donde mientras más ataques y ofensivo seas, más beneficiado serás, aunque no solo se centra en atacar si no también en la agilidad con la que te mueva. Expand
  87. Jun 21, 2023
    10
    Perfect!! Best soulsborne game ever! Got me into the soul like games. If you plan to get the goty version as it comes with all dlcs.
  88. May 16, 2021
    9
    Bloodborne Is the perfect example of excellent atmosphere and world design on top of it is amazing boss design that requires trial and execution to master mixed with top tier combat and rpg mechanics, t'was a thrilling experience! Must own exclusive.
  89. May 20, 2021
    10
    Sólo voy a dar tres peros: la poca variedad de builds, la poca rejugabilidad y el online que es penoso. El resto es completamente perfecto tanto BSO, como gameplay, diseño de niveles e historia. Si te gustan este tipo de juegos debes jugarlo.
  90. May 23, 2021
    9
    Well i was never a big fan of the souls formula but Bloodborne did me well. The story is basically non-existent if you don't dig deep into the lore but the gameplay is so delicious and fast-paced. Bloodborne is intense action and terror through a gothic and dark world and if you like those things bloodborne will serve you well.
  91. May 23, 2021
    10
    I was finally able to finish the game. I will say last, let me say at first, I finished all the souls games, bloodborne was a good game to go head-to-head with the masterpiece called Dark Souls.
  92. Apr 2, 2022
    9
    This was more difficult for me than the dark souls games, but the combat does feel very good. The setting is unique and very beautiful. I personally prefer the dark souls games, but this is still very good.
  93. Sep 11, 2021
    10
    Ну это самая лучшая игра в мире, никакой ведьмак 3, нью вегас, ме2 и т.д. и т.п. не могут быть лучше этого шедевра среди шедевров. Одна из немногих игр (экшн, рпг), в которой разрабы не забили на геймлпей. Эта игра достойна 10/10 юзерскора. Пусть игра и легче своих сестёр - тёмных душ (кроме DLC, в котором обитает самый сложный босс всех соулсборнов), атмосфера и зрелищность в бладборне наНу это самая лучшая игра в мире, никакой ведьмак 3, нью вегас, ме2 и т.д. и т.п. не могут быть лучше этого шедевра среди шедевров. Одна из немногих игр (экшн, рпг), в которой разрабы не забили на геймлпей. Эта игра достойна 10/10 юзерскора. Пусть игра и легче своих сестёр - тёмных душ (кроме DLC, в котором обитает самый сложный босс всех соулсборнов), атмосфера и зрелищность в бладборне на уровень выше. Несколько десятков часов концентрированной годноты. Божественные саундтреки. Крутые персы, локации. Если покопаться в лоре, то тоже очень интересно. Сюжет, на самом деле, присутствует и, хоть он скрыт, он намного интереснее сюжета почти любой из игр. Огромное количество противников. Оригинальные боссы, у каждого есть своё слабое место. Единственный минус - Чаши и их Подземелья. В общем, люди, поигравшие в бладборн, делятся на два типа: 1) Прошли игру и ставят ей 9-10 баллов. 2) Дошли максимум до Чудовища-Кровоглота, сдались, и пошли лить сопли в виде низких оценок, именно из-за таких, кстати, у игры столь незаслуженно низкий юзерскор. Expand
  94. Sep 23, 2021
    9
    Bloodborne is an adrenaline-packed adventure that plunges you into the depths of Yharnam's blood-soaked streets. A newcomer to Yharnam, you start out mindlessly hunting and slaughtering beasts, but before long you'll find yourself intrigued by the mysterious secrets behind the city's fall into ruin and of the discovery that there may be greater forces at work...
  95. May 31, 2021
    10
    Bloodborne is the greatest ps4 title out there, this intense action rpg raised the bar with its rich lore and design clarity. Bloodborne is Miyazaki's magnum opus, the kind of game that absorbs you like a sponge, it has that Miyazaki effect that was lost entirely in DSII, but bloodborne perfected and revolutionized the genre once more, Demon's souls created the idea, Dark Souls establishedBloodborne is the greatest ps4 title out there, this intense action rpg raised the bar with its rich lore and design clarity. Bloodborne is Miyazaki's magnum opus, the kind of game that absorbs you like a sponge, it has that Miyazaki effect that was lost entirely in DSII, but bloodborne perfected and revolutionized the genre once more, Demon's souls created the idea, Dark Souls established it, Dark Souls 2 served as a disappointing dessert and Bloodborne finalized the genre in my opinion. With its great DLC, bloodborne is one of the best video games ever created and a worthwhile title in PlayStation 4's first-party lineup. I'm looking forward to Sony to release Bloodborne on PC. Expand
  96. May 30, 2021
    9
    Amazing. Fromsoftware knows how to make a great game. Except for couple of minor problems this game is the true definition of greatness.
  97. Sep 15, 2021
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. ok BloodBorne is my first souls game (Okay I played 3 hours in sekiro) But I do not consider it.
    Let's get down to business
    this game so good the booses fantastic (Except from "The One Reborn" and Michaels Host Of Nightmare"
    that is this game is amazing
    It is highly recommended :)
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  98. Mar 15, 2022
    10
    One of the best PS4 games you can play. Great aesthetic and world design, immersive atmosphere, and satisfying combat.
  99. Sep 3, 2021
    10
    Super ultra worth it it's just brilliant game dude it is amazing bro really
  100. Jun 10, 2021
    10
    o melhor jogo de PS4 do mundo, joguei mais de 800horas e continuo jogando. incrivel, e a DLC é a melhor de todas, parabens from softaware voces criaram um monstro :)
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]