Bloodborne

 PlayStation 4
  • Publisher: SCEA
  • Release Date: Mar 24, 2015
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  1. tiagoandrade
    Apr 17, 2015
    10
    I've never played a Souls game before and I'm loving this game. The gameplay is fluid and rewarding. The atmosphere and level design are just fantastic! You can play it for 50 hours if you willing to do some good exploration.

    In terms of story, the thing is that you have to conquer the lore piece by piece trough the game: read the items descriptions and pay very attention to the    I've never played a Souls game before and I'm loving this game. The gameplay is fluid and rewarding. The atmosphere and level design are just fantastic! You can play it for 50 hours if you willing to do some good exploration.

    In terms of story, the thing is that you have to conquer the lore piece by piece trough the game: read the items descriptions and pay very attention to the dialogues, check out the community's theories. Its very open to interpretation but is great.

    The game has a difficulty level slighly above the average, but its rewarding and challeging, not frustrating.

    I'm really excited know to play the Soul's series.

    The only complaints that i have about Bloodborne is the long load time every time you die (about 40 sec sometimes) and the frame rate drops in some areas or when doing coop.

    Because of this technical problems, my rate for it would be 9.5.

    But once FromSoftware has promised to fix this issues at the present month, and due to a lot a people being really unfair to this game here, the final rate is going to be a solid 10.    … Expand
  2. awojda
    Apr 2, 2015
    9
    As an avid Demon Souls, Dark Souls, and Dark Souls 2 player and fan I was ecstatic when I heard Bloodborne was coming from FROM SOFTWARE, the stylistic elements of the game are almost identical. Even some of the sound effects such as climbing ladders are the same exact sound texture used in Dark Souls games. The mechanics feel almost the exact same as the Souls series except they took awayAs an avid Demon Souls, Dark Souls, and Dark Souls 2 player and fan I was ecstatic when I heard Bloodborne was coming from FROM SOFTWARE, the stylistic elements of the game are almost identical. Even some of the sound effects such as climbing ladders are the same exact sound texture used in Dark Souls games. The mechanics feel almost the exact same as the Souls series except they took away the shield, putting an even greater emphasis on positioning and dodging when dealing with enemies as well as adding the trick weapons instead of allowing the player to two hand weapons. In addition by adding a firearm they made a more practical riposte technique than with the poor reach of shields in Souls games. Some of my only complaints are that some of the stats are definitely more useful than others and they dumbed down some of the stat factors such as item weight and player encumberance as well as removing any type of spells like they used to have in the Souls series. In addition there is a lack of variety when it comes to the depth of items or bosses, the game takes awhile in terms of hours for your first NG because the game is not linear and doesn't always require killing bosses in a set order and the world is large and the way to continue is not always obvious. But in terms of number of bosses and variety of weapons and armor, the Souls series outshines Bloodborne in those aspects. The visual appeal of the world in Bloodborne however, are absolutely stunning. The storytelling elements in Bloodborne are identical to that in the Souls series as well, with loose cutscenes, minimal npc dialogue and interaction, and many details about the world being revealed through optional side conversations with npcs found in the universe. In addition much of what you know about the world comes from items, as well as some found additionally from the safety of the Hunter's Dream. The addition of challenge dungeons was a great idea for extending gameplay.

    To sum it up, I love this game, it is a must-buy, but that being said I KNOW from software can do better! More depth!!    … Expand
  3. PSz
    Apr 25, 2015
    10
    Loading times are fixed.
    Now, 10/10 is the only reliable score.
    F*ck haters, f*ck Xbots, it's a game every fan of the 90s will love.
    MIYAZAKI GOD!!!!!
  4. Myrkur
    May 1, 2015
    10
    When I finished this game for the first time, I got up of my chair and started applauding. The art direction is outstanding, the atmosphere, the creatures, the music everything, is beautiful. The trick weapons with nice varieties of combos, the epic boss battles, well I couldn't do nothing but recommend Bloodborne, it's definitively a masterpiece.
  5. imt558
    Apr 16, 2015
    10
    One of the best game i've ever played! Miyazaki truly outdone himself. Well, after Bloodborne, back to Demon's Souls again - WHERE EVERYTHING HAS STARTED!
  6. StaticSpine
    May 17, 2015
    10
    Hardcore Action RPG with unique atmosphere and spectacular visual design. A must-buy for all PS4 non-casual players. A bit easier to dive into comparing to previous From games (I mean Souls series), but still unforgiving.
  7. linkenski
    May 2, 2015
    10
    NB: A 10/10 from me does in no way indicate that the game is "perfect" but it is an expression of how much this game impressed me.

    Even as a "Souls veteran", having beat both DeS, Dark and Dark Souls 2 at least once before, I went into Bloodborne quite excited but fearing it might be slightly forgettable since I've played so many of these games now. On the contrary, Bloodborne did    NB: A 10/10 from me does in no way indicate that the game is "perfect" but it is an expression of how much this game impressed me.

    Even as a "Souls veteran", having beat both DeS, Dark and Dark Souls 2 at least once before, I went into Bloodborne quite excited but fearing it might be slightly forgettable since I've played so many of these games now.

    On the contrary, Bloodborne did everything that needed to be done, in order to take the Souls format a step further while avoiding it becoming stale.

    There are a few noticeable negatives and I have to point those out if you're on the fence. These are things that might throw put off some people completely, while others may see them as improvements:

    1) Total amount of items is overall quite less than in just about any other Souls game. There are still lots of unique items to find though.
    2) There is a shield, but there is no way you're gonna make a satisfying build out of it.
    3) Online PvE and PvP matchmaking systems are not as solid
    4) NPC stuff and covenants are there but there's certainly less of it.

    ...but while these things by themselves disappointed me, it's the entire experience as a whole that I feel is completely on par with any other Souls game.

    In my opinion, Demon's Souls has the best story and atmosphere, Dark Souls has a more cohesive feel to it while retaining a good lore and plot, Dark Souls 2 lacks the great story or plot (but wasn't totally lackluster!) but made up for it in its sheer amount of content. Bloodborne feels like it has most of those elements in there as well and manages to stand out as a unique, memorable and fully valid game compared to the rest in its own right.

    The big draw for me, is its visceral combat and mindblowing lore... and I say that, because I feel like the game has a great but simple appeal on its surface but once you get halfway through the campaign you realize there's much, much more to the lore than you might have ever expected, and it doesn't reuse too much from Souls at all.

    But enough about me trying to sell this game for you. If you want a game you can keep playing for anywhere between 40-100 hours on your PS4 and have 60$ to spare? Bloodborne is the **** and among my collection of TLoU Remastered, Dragon Age, Destiny etc. Bloodborne is the first PS4 title that I feel really makes my purchase of the console worthwhile in the best possible way.    … Expand
  8. IchewDeadPPL
    May 4, 2015
    10
    10/10 best game of the year. I've never tried any of the souls games but I fell in love with blood borne. Smooth combat + physics with tons of swag weapons . Extremely immersive environment with a nice taste of detail designs. Hidden story lines and bosses keeps you engaged and entertained I every play through. bosses might seem unforgiving at first but co-up makes it so much easier.10/10 best game of the year. I've never tried any of the souls games but I fell in love with blood borne. Smooth combat + physics with tons of swag weapons . Extremely immersive environment with a nice taste of detail designs. Hidden story lines and bosses keeps you engaged and entertained I every play through. bosses might seem unforgiving at first but co-up makes it so much easier. Once you get used to the game , there are just so many things to explore and mess around with.… Expand
  9. inoxtomas
    Apr 4, 2015
    8
    this game is really good, and i enjoying every part of it, but in some way it's a step back..

    1) pvp seems dead, there's no arena like ds2, also the invasions are really rare. 2) co-op.. insight..wtf..i really miss the old gold sign before the boss or near the bonfire..i barely do any coop here, while in ds2 i made a tank char just for helping random people with some boss.. 3)    this game is really good, and i enjoying every part of it, but in some way it's a step back..

    1) pvp seems dead, there's no arena like ds2, also the invasions are really rare.

    2) co-op.. insight..wtf..i really miss the old gold sign before the boss or near the bonfire..i barely do any coop here, while in ds2 i made a tank char just for helping random people with some boss..

    3) *little spoiler* in ds2 you can choose when to go to the ng+, here you can't. it's stupid in my opinion.

    4) magic: why i can understand the 'magic is op' bandwagon, i think magic was a nice part of demon/dark..it add some deep to the fight, and i really miss my hexer in bb ^.^

    5) customization: i really miss the possibility to respec like in ds2, the weapon enchant with fire, dark, ecc ecc and the possibility to go with two weapon.

    in conclusion this game is good, but not perfect.

    (sorry for my english)    … Expand
  10. Niallo72
    Mar 31, 2015
    9
    It took me a while to find my pace after having to unlearn some dark souls tactics (shield!). But now it's got me in it's grip, I go to bed playing it in my head and wake up thinking about it.
  11. Rustedtruck
    Apr 3, 2015
    10
    The game is great and it will be a definite bang for your buck and your time!!! If you are worry about this title being a cash-grab fiasco, unfinished, extremely short, and disappointing then you have nothing to concern yourself over. Bloodborne is an actual "game" that is not trying to squeeze a single extra penny out of you besides your original purchase price. Bloodborne is hard but youThe game is great and it will be a definite bang for your buck and your time!!! If you are worry about this title being a cash-grab fiasco, unfinished, extremely short, and disappointing then you have nothing to concern yourself over. Bloodborne is an actual "game" that is not trying to squeeze a single extra penny out of you besides your original purchase price. Bloodborne is hard but you will find ways to overcome the intelligent (that's right "intelligent" not cheap) difficulty as you gradually become more familiar with the world and if you are fooled into listening to people who complaining about how unfairly tough and boring it is then they are simply rushing through it. This is not the type of game where you can get away with mindless behavior and if you don't pay attention to the surroundings then you are not experiencing it's lore.

    The game is not perfect, it has one or two minor framerate dips in an early area that I've noticed and after that I didn't see any more. There are other insignificant technical flaws that I wish they had taken the time to polish up but it is by no means something that affects the game's experience unacceptably. If From Software with Miyazaki ( Demon's Souls and Dark Souls 1 director) and Sony had asked for just another month before releasing the game to take care of these aforementioned bugs then Bloodborne would have been close to a perfect game in it's own realm.    … Expand
  12. Anelist
    Apr 7, 2015
    10
    I'd like to think I am in the middle of this game and boy its addictive as hell. Sure its hard however after every repeated failed attempts at one section, you learn to adapt and enemies become more manageable. Learn shorter ways to explore the environment and you will be rewarded. Yes you die die die and die again but after learning what you did wrong you will prevail. I beat the firstI'd like to think I am in the middle of this game and boy its addictive as hell. Sure its hard however after every repeated failed attempts at one section, you learn to adapt and enemies become more manageable. Learn shorter ways to explore the environment and you will be rewarded. Yes you die die die and die again but after learning what you did wrong you will prevail. I beat the first boss in the first attempt and no not that I am good but because I sucked for the first 3 hrs learning the first section after multiple die die die attempts. Trust me when you get the hang of it you will be addicted and thus this becomes one of the most challenging and rewarding experiences you will ever get on a ps4. Excellent… Expand
  13. FrankyPuuSensei
    Apr 2, 2015
    9
    This game is **** great. Seeing as I'm new to anything from From Software, this is a first for me. As I said, though, this game is amazing. The best out on PS4 so far. The game is beautiful, with a large sprawling gothic environment. It's hard. Like really hard. It's a dick in the ass, that **** you majorly (pardon my French), but it's fair. You will die. A lot. That's a given. However,This game is **** great. Seeing as I'm new to anything from From Software, this is a first for me. As I said, though, this game is amazing. The best out on PS4 so far. The game is beautiful, with a large sprawling gothic environment. It's hard. Like really hard. It's a dick in the ass, that **** you majorly (pardon my French), but it's fair. You will die. A lot. That's a given. However, there's nothing more joyful than finally defeating that boss that's killed you about 25 times. This game has made me feel so happy about myself just for surviving about 20 minutes on my own. It's the first game in years, in which I've actually cheered for myself after defeating a boss. Combat requires you be more offensive, as it rewards you majorly with the new "regain system". The way this system works is that you get hit, you lose a portion of your life, but that portion of your life is shown in a faded colour in the life-bar. You have a few seconds to get that life back by hitting the enemy as many times as you can. Guns aren't used for ranged attacks either *cue gasp* But instead, it's used as a defensive weapon, made for riposte and countering enemy attacks. That's a great idea, actually, as there's nothing more satisfying than staggering an enemy, and using a "visceral attack" on them. Visceral Attacks are just executions caused by countering, and give major critical damage. They can be used against bosses, at very high risk, but has to be done at least 6-7 times to them. This game does not hold your hand, and barely gives off any sort of story until the end.

    Get this game at full price if you can. Just get it, you won't regret it.    … Expand
  14. st_george
    Apr 2, 2015
    8
    This is an enjoyable game to play through. There's no doubting that. However, as an avid fan of the souls series and Miyazakis previous efforts, Bloodborne has found me wanting.

    Although it still includes the usual fantastic atmosphere, combat and general gameplay, that make a first playthrough completely compelling, so many of the mechanisms and underlying schematics of what made the    This is an enjoyable game to play through. There's no doubting that. However, as an avid fan of the souls series and Miyazakis previous efforts, Bloodborne has found me wanting.

    Although it still includes the usual fantastic atmosphere, combat and general gameplay, that make a first playthrough completely compelling, so many of the mechanisms and underlying schematics of what made the souls games great and would keep players coming back for hundreds of hours more, have been totally stripped away.

    An excellent game to play through - took me about 60 hours to see just about everything from beginning to end credits.

    Multi-player is weak - a lack of options in character builds,weapons and armour and severely stripped down covenants - not to mention severs that currently appear to be bordering on breaking point .

    The chalice dungeons are boring as hell and the matchmaking system, for what I had understood to be "coop areas", is non - existent.

    Play the game -it gets a hell of a lot right. But the systems from previous souls games that had so much potential (if never quite reached the dizzying heights they promised) have been completely quashed. - That unfortunately, has left very little replay value.    … Expand
  15. lewi7137
    Apr 2, 2015
    9
    An amazing twist on an idea of dungeons and dragons. From that it became guns, bosses, and difficult enemies! I believe From Software knows what they're doing! and they are doing it right! There are a few differences between the Souls game. one big difference is that there is not a lot of options in weapons, guns, and armor. Grant it that you will find a lot of armor that tells you loreAn amazing twist on an idea of dungeons and dragons. From that it became guns, bosses, and difficult enemies! I believe From Software knows what they're doing! and they are doing it right! There are a few differences between the Souls game. one big difference is that there is not a lot of options in weapons, guns, and armor. Grant it that you will find a lot of armor that tells you lore and backgrounds, but in the term of proficiency, if you don't look hard enough, you'll probably be stuck with the Hunter set until the Ash set. I believe the same idea goes for weapons. This game is DIFFICULT! It can be agitating, but with the right amount of discovery, grinding, and farming for Blood Vials and QS Bullets, you'll be fine. The graphics are, of course, amazing! But what else do you really expect from a new generation console? The details in the graphics is what really sets it apart from a ton of other games! Framerate is not a big issue unless your'e running and slaying enemies like a mad hunter! Overall it is an amazing game with an odd story the player has to really listen to to know exactly whats going on. My true only problem is, a little too difficult and not enough stuff!… Expand
  16. RudigerX
    Apr 3, 2015
    10
    Give this game a few hours and you will be completely engrossed in the world that FromSoftware has created. At first I was timid and wondering how I defend myself against so many beasts but after that few hours I had become the hunter and not the hunted, this is the mental state required to play Bloodborne. I have played for about 6 hours and have only just beaten the first boss. I enjoyGive this game a few hours and you will be completely engrossed in the world that FromSoftware has created. At first I was timid and wondering how I defend myself against so many beasts but after that few hours I had become the hunter and not the hunted, this is the mental state required to play Bloodborne. I have played for about 6 hours and have only just beaten the first boss. I enjoy farming to level up so you may progress in the game faster. There is so much more for me to learn. I am thoroughly enjoying this game and it deserves all the high praise it is receiving.… Expand
  17. Hentailover
    Apr 3, 2015
    9
    An excellent game. Absolute best PS4 has to offer at the moment, but even without shallow library of PS4 to elevate it, it's a solid 9. Combat is much faster, fluent and dire than a more methodical combat of its predecessors. Art style is amazing and atmosphere is chilling.
  18. gamingfanatic
    Apr 8, 2015
    9
    As i write this i have yet to get past the Cleric Beast boss but i'm getting better each time. The graphics on this game are in my opinion the greatest graphics for a video game in a long while. i had no idea the game was going to be so hard though! it's the amazing scenery that keeps me going back for more as it has an amazing take on a victorian era meets hell.

    Even though i haven't    As i write this i have yet to get past the Cleric Beast boss but i'm getting better each time. The graphics on this game are in my opinion the greatest graphics for a video game in a long while. i had no idea the game was going to be so hard though! it's the amazing scenery that keeps me going back for more as it has an amazing take on a victorian era meets hell.

    Even though i haven't got far in the story i honestly feel like i'm going to keep coming back to this game constantly until i get the job done. The PS4 truly enhances this one of a kind masterpiece and i think that every gamer who loves a challenge should buy this game and give it 110% because you won't regret it and you won't want to put it down.    … Expand
  19. Wrede
    Apr 27, 2015
    10
    First off all this game truly deserves a good score.

    It's very well made and full of detail. You can really see the effort that's been made to create this game. Gameplay is smooth and the controls work really well. Combat-mechanics are great and versatile. The trick-weapons are a great idea and make the battles more tactical. You have to use the right combination of weapons for the    First off all this game truly deserves a good score.

    It's very well made and full of detail. You can really see the effort that's been made to create this game. Gameplay is smooth and the controls work really well. Combat-mechanics are great and versatile.

    The trick-weapons are a great idea and make the battles more tactical. You have to use the right combination of weapons for the right situation.

    The challenge of the game is high and your going to die a lot (I did) as can be expected in a game made by Fromsoftware. But that's the thing about this kind of game, Challenge!!!

    If you don't like that then this might not be your cup of tea. To each his own.

    And the atmosphere is awesome.
    Bloodborne is set in a darkly beautiful world filled with horrors and creepiness, its almost as hard as the Souls games but still fair and awesome in all kinds of ways.
    I recommend this game to all who like this sort of thing.

    May the good blood guide your way!    … Expand
  20. raddirad
    Apr 29, 2015
    10
    This game is just awesome.
    More casual game than any other Souls game before.
    The enemies might appear hard but this game makes you think about your next moves and not just smash the hit button like a maniac. You have to discover the enemies move set and then exploit it. I died at least 50 times, most of them at the second boss just because I tried to smash it to death. On the    This game is just awesome.
    More casual game than any other Souls game before.

    The enemies might appear hard but this game makes you think about your next moves and not just smash the hit button like a maniac.
    You have to discover the enemies move set and then exploit it.

    I died at least 50 times, most of them at the second boss just because I tried to smash it to death.

    On the other hand the game is fair.
    You get the right tactics, you get the loot.    … Expand
  21. noktynn
    Apr 30, 2015
    10
    This game is amazing; get good you casual carebears.

    I'm sorry this game doesn't hold your hand, I'm sorry this isn't for a feint of heart, I'm sorry you're going to have to learn to play, I'm sorry you'll have to learn from your mistakes - it isn't a walk in the park. But if this isn't your sort of thing, perhaps try hello kitty adventure island.
  22. FarfarAlex
    May 4, 2015
    10
    Amazing game!
    The feeling of horror as well as the feeling as you will die is fantastic.
    You´ll die over and over but something makes you want to try again until you succeed.
    The game is brilliantly built with it´s connection to all areas and the graphics is hauntingly beautiful for a console game.

    I have finished the game three times and i still come back for more terror.
  23. S1NISTERSH4DOW
    May 10, 2015
    10
    This game absolutely destroyed me for about 2 days, so I took a break from it for about a week, came back, and *click*. Everything in this game clicked with me after that and I rushed through to the unseen village in 1 day. I could finally appreciate the beautiful chaos that is the fighting, the challenging bosses, even minions knocked me on my ass a couple times. I am now on new game plusThis game absolutely destroyed me for about 2 days, so I took a break from it for about a week, came back, and *click*. Everything in this game clicked with me after that and I rushed through to the unseen village in 1 day. I could finally appreciate the beautiful chaos that is the fighting, the challenging bosses, even minions knocked me on my ass a couple times. I am now on new game plus and experiencing the hardship and fluid gameplay all over again. If you read the reviews below a 6, I guarantee it will be some whiny person who can only describe the first area of the game.… Expand
  24. Jimmytwotimes
    Mar 25, 2015
    9
    It's 3 am I'm already calling off work sick tomorrow . The last time I did that was fallout 3 . Imagine a world filled with oppression , punishment , horrifying sights and sounds . Mixed within is a strange beauty . Make no mistake bloodborne is beautiful . This world entices you and sucks you in completely . The combat at first seemed unsatisfying but once you get the hang of it isIt's 3 am I'm already calling off work sick tomorrow . The last time I did that was fallout 3 . Imagine a world filled with oppression , punishment , horrifying sights and sounds . Mixed within is a strange beauty . Make no mistake bloodborne is beautiful . This world entices you and sucks you in completely . The combat at first seemed unsatisfying but once you get the hang of it is fantastic . Enemies in this game are some of the best designed I have ever seen . From the attacks they perform to the sheer variety .

    Bloodborne will not hold your hand and will teach you very little . It pretty much leaves you to your own devices . In the early hours it helps to grind a little bit and level up your chrachter . I've encounterd three bosses so far . When you fell these bosses you feel a sense of both accomplishment and relief . There is no question that bloodborne is for the hardcore gamer . You pretty much aren't safe anywhere except locations marked by lanterns which transport you to hunters dream ( similar to souls bonfires ) .

    Is this better than dark souls ?. I do not know and those who claim to know are fools . Is the influence of Dark Souls present absolutely . However albeit with an entirely different ambience and setting . Parts of bloodborne will unsettle you . It is my opinion the game should come with a warning label as it features plenty of tense moments .

    This is a difficult game . It was designed that way and from knows their audience very well . The art design and sound are fantastic . There are a wealth of options when creating your chrachter . Tons of weapons to equip and side quests . When you encounter a friendly npc who wishes to help you it can be an awe inspiring and memorable moment .

    This game is packed to the brim with content and features a new game plus option as well . The influence of some of the best games ever are felt here and bloodborne seeks to go beyond them . How you approach many situations is up to you . There is a whole lot to explore here .

    One can't help but think of The Divine Comedy when playing bloodborne . The tone , the sights , the atmosphere it's all very unsettling . Yet oddly beautiful . The architecture and how it all connects is absolutely some of the best level design I have ever seen . Much like The Divine Comedy bloodborne will be considered a masterpiece . A tapestry of excellence interwoven with an outstanding about of effort and it shows . Bloodborne a macabre masterpiece a truly harrowing achievement . In my humble opinion it is the crown jewel of the from software collection . While writing this review all I could think of was playing again an extremely rare occurrence from me .

    If you have the will , the fortitude and a ps4 you need to pick this up . As it truly is one of those sprawling epic pieces of art that only appear once in a blue moon . Bloodborne is both a love letter to survival horror and the RPG . When you combine those two things with the talent at from you get bloodborne and man am I glad I got it .    … Expand
  25. douglasmaxwell
    Apr 9, 2015
    10
    Yep, this game is excellent. Nice work From Software.

    Combat is a lovely upgrade over the previous souls games. I love how it turns the tables on speed and ferocity. The RPG elements are still there, but minimized -- really forcing you to focus on specializing with one or two particular weapons. keep 'em coming.
  26. Jimmistoffa3
    Mar 31, 2015
    9
    Absolutely fantastic game. I feel anyone who gives this game a bad score is either not good at it, or are angry that it's not on Xbox or PC. I admit, the game isn't for everyone, but if you liked the Souls series, I highly recommend this game.

    The savepoints, while further from eachother, isn't nearly as bad as some people make it out to be, as their are plenty of shortcuts to find.    Absolutely fantastic game. I feel anyone who gives this game a bad score is either not good at it, or are angry that it's not on Xbox or PC. I admit, the game isn't for everyone, but if you liked the Souls series, I highly recommend this game.

    The savepoints, while further from eachother, isn't nearly as bad as some people make it out to be, as their are plenty of shortcuts to find. There isn't AS many armor and weapons to find as the souls series, but there are still enough to keep the game enjoyable and to form your own playstyle.

    The game is obviously difficult but that's what people come to expect from these games, and like many others, I welcome the difficulty and challenge. There are also a few people saying the game has bad controls, which is complete nonsense.. The controls are perfect, and are pretty much the exact same mechanics as the souls series.

    Either way, if you want a rewarding and challenging game, or if you are a fan of any of the souls games, I recommend you buy this right away.    … Expand
  27. loadstone007
    Apr 19, 2015
    10
    This is an incredible game, however only specific gamers will appreciate it. The game is incredibly hard and demands a steep investment of game time in order to beat it (~40-60 hours).
    So if you don't like very hard games that demand a lot of repetition and time, skip it. If you're open to it, you'll find an incredible game that's just a game of the year contender.
  28. Dronozoider
    May 5, 2015
    10
    Просто охуенчик! Я не играл в Dark/Demon Souls, и могу согласиться с более низкими оценками других игроков, которые играли в солсы, но для меня игра 10 из 10, ну вы поняли.
  29. BeardBoss
    Mar 30, 2015
    8
    I have conflicting feelings towards Bloodborne. As a fan of Dark Souls 1 over DS2, I recognise and appreciate Miyazaki's influence on the game's development. The world is atmospheric and organic, with locations seamlessly blending into one another; and the combat is faster and tighter, with greater variety afforded by dynamically transforming weapons. Powered by PS4, every aspect of theI have conflicting feelings towards Bloodborne. As a fan of Dark Souls 1 over DS2, I recognise and appreciate Miyazaki's influence on the game's development. The world is atmospheric and organic, with locations seamlessly blending into one another; and the combat is faster and tighter, with greater variety afforded by dynamically transforming weapons. Powered by PS4, every aspect of the game seems nuanced when compared to previous Souls games, in many ways more streamlined and accessible. However my personal misgivings stem from the relative lack of equipment to discover in the open world, and drought of random enemy drops. There appears to be fewer weapons available than before - perhaps due to the versatility of each's transformations - so instead the tactic here is to become familiar with one or two favourites. Some say less is more, and may consider this a good thing, IMO without potential drops the game is missing one of my personal incentives to push ever onward or keep grinding an area.
    If you're familiar with Dark Souls you know exactly what to expect here, I don't think refinements to combat and co-op qualify as revolutionary design. Shields may be out and firearms may be in, but you still riposte following a timed tap of the left trigger, and you can still be kept waiting for a response to your desperate pleas for assistance. From Software and riding high on an increased budget and the hopes and prayers of Sony, but I'm not convinced this is the game to save PS4, and I'm certain PS4 doesn't NEED saving anyway.    … Expand
  30. Kenmei
    Apr 7, 2015
    9
    1 part horror game + 2 parts 3rd person action game = one of the best games to come along for the PS4. A few technical issues and a very hard to follow story however, keep it from being up as one of the best games of all time.
    This is the spiritual successor to the Dark Souls series and an exclusive to the PS4. It's got all the classic Dark Souls stylings and, for newcomers to the Dark    1 part horror game + 2 parts 3rd person action game = one of the best games to come along for the PS4. A few technical issues and a very hard to follow story however, keep it from being up as one of the best games of all time.
    This is the spiritual successor to the Dark Souls series and an exclusive to the PS4. It's got all the classic Dark Souls stylings and, for newcomers to the Dark Souls series like myself, it was an excellent and fully challenging game. You're going to get alot of difficult monsters and bosses in this game to face and, being paired with a wonderful control system and musical score, really makes this game jump off the screen at times. This could easily pass as a horror game too as there are tons of moments that'll make you recoil or get a jump out of you.
    However, the biggest problem with the game is the horrible framerate problems that plague the game. Things pop in out of nowhere alot of times, there were multiple instances of lag in spawning in new enemies for me, and porting in from the main hub area easily took about 1-2 mins everytime I did it, and with how much you die in this game, you'll be seeing that screen alot. Sony has promised a patch to fix these issues but that has not surfaced just yet. Until that patch is sent out, while the game is playable and fun, it won't be able to live up to the expectations it sets. The other issue is the story and the fact that there are very few words spoken in the story explaining what is actually happening. You can piece it together as you go through but it would have been nice to see some explanation of what was going on at some point.
    If I could give this game a 9.5 or a 9.8 out of 10 I would. But with it's current issues, I cannot round up the score. Until that framerate issue is settled, I cannot in good judgment give this a 10. Even though it's easily the best PS4 exclusive and will keep you entertained for days on end, I have to give it a 9 with the reservation that I can bump it up to a 10 when the framerate issue is settled.    … Expand
  31. Jeanp
    Apr 5, 2015
    9
    From its atmosphere, to its action. This game will either frustrate you to no end or deliver an awesome experience. It is difficult if you don't plan your actions but it rewarding when it plays out in your favor. Give it a try and you will be playing one of the better games of this year.
  32. theespressokid
    May 6, 2015
    10
    As of now, my game of the year. Fantastic character and level design, lots to explore even though it's not an "open world game". You can unlock shortcuts, find treasure, do side missions and the chalice dungeons are another game built in, some say where the "souls" part of the game begins. Now going on New Game + (where the difficulty significantly ramps up) and grinding through theAs of now, my game of the year. Fantastic character and level design, lots to explore even though it's not an "open world game". You can unlock shortcuts, find treasure, do side missions and the chalice dungeons are another game built in, some say where the "souls" part of the game begins. Now going on New Game + (where the difficulty significantly ramps up) and grinding through the dungeons to get that platinum trophy. Don't be intimidated by the difficulty, it's not impossible, just learn the bosses strategies and don't take on too many enemies at once and you will be fine.… Expand
  33. SwitSwat
    Apr 8, 2015
    10
    I will admit that from the time that I made this review, I have not played a Souls game. I underestimated all of the people who say Bloodborne is among the hardest games ever made. I got my butt kicked in this game so many times within the first 15 minutes of the game. I can say, in my opinion, this game is even harder than Mega Man for the NES (Which I beat) and Zelda II for the NESI will admit that from the time that I made this review, I have not played a Souls game. I underestimated all of the people who say Bloodborne is among the hardest games ever made. I got my butt kicked in this game so many times within the first 15 minutes of the game. I can say, in my opinion, this game is even harder than Mega Man for the NES (Which I beat) and Zelda II for the NES combined. Though, I'm stretching, because those are completely different games from Bloodborne, but I just want to make a point, that this game is definitely not for everyone. If you want a very tough challenge that will make your blood (hehe) boil, then get this game. 10/10 would die again.… Expand
  34. On3Tw0
    Apr 21, 2015
    10
    Definately a must buy for the Hardcore fans of Souls game! This one though has a faster pace, adrenaline rush, amazing boss fights and its damn creepy! This is by far my favorite game from software made and i got to say the atmosphere "HP lovecraft themelike" is damn AMAZING! In my humble opinion this is the best game by far from other soul-like games. Id give it a 9 but loading screensDefinately a must buy for the Hardcore fans of Souls game! This one though has a faster pace, adrenaline rush, amazing boss fights and its damn creepy! This is by far my favorite game from software made and i got to say the atmosphere "HP lovecraft themelike" is damn AMAZING! In my humble opinion this is the best game by far from other soul-like games. Id give it a 9 but loading screens can be reduced by not dying! so a pure 10! :)… Expand
  35. hsapin
    May 23, 2015
    10
    Best game of the current generation. The only minor problem I have with it are the somewhat excessive load times, but honestly if you're playing the game intelligently then you'll rarely have to deal with them.
  36. gisarts
    May 12, 2015
    10
    Despite their traumatic early game, as we move forward this game becomes a masterpiece . Worth playing more than one day, you will see that I was right.
  37. mbounce88
    Apr 30, 2015
    10
    Was a souls newbie. Played i believe dark souls for xbox form about 25 minutes, kept dieing and was like screw this. Lets just say my patience is better and BB is a great entry to the series. While hard if you dont mind a little grinding and a good, dark rpg then this game is for you. Graphics are nic3, combat good, length good.Glad i got a ps4.for this and the show
  38. MikeMenkes
    Apr 9, 2015
    10
    Underlying this king of the dungeon crawlers is one of the deepest most complex stories and instead of shallow steampunk paint over fantasy RPG walls you have the tortured imagination of a game developer who is clearly a fan of the authors who made horror and science fiction genres in the first place, Edgar Alan Poe, Edgar Rice Burroughs, and especially HP Lovecraft. Anyone who takes theUnderlying this king of the dungeon crawlers is one of the deepest most complex stories and instead of shallow steampunk paint over fantasy RPG walls you have the tortured imagination of a game developer who is clearly a fan of the authors who made horror and science fiction genres in the first place, Edgar Alan Poe, Edgar Rice Burroughs, and especially HP Lovecraft. Anyone who takes the effort to get over the initially steep learning curve usually becomes addicted to needing to know where that path might go or what that clue was alluding to or why that NPC said what he said. Like The Last of Us, the game play heightens the sense of peril and fear as what looks like a fairly standard Werewolves in London story twists and turns into something you would not expect.
    A console seller and a game which will break the mainstream's addiction to easy, shallow, and casual games.    … Expand
  39. Tuz0
    Aug 23, 2015
    10
    Except for the bad accessible Handling/Controls, THIS is the best PS4 EXCLUSIVE title yet.
    The game has a dark, uncomfortable athmosphere throughout the game. Literally Everything except the Handling/Controls is perfect. Well if there isn't the ridiculously high difficulty.... However this game weeds out the faint-hearted and all casual-gamers without remorse. So if you ever consider    Except for the bad accessible Handling/Controls, THIS is the best PS4 EXCLUSIVE title yet.
    The game has a dark, uncomfortable athmosphere throughout the game. Literally Everything except the Handling/Controls is perfect. Well if there isn't the ridiculously high difficulty.... However this game weeds out the faint-hearted and all casual-gamers without remorse. So if you ever consider purchasing this game you should know what kind of gamer you are before buying it ;P

    The story is very abstract and dark, so don't expect a plot from a mainstream hollywood film. For some people it may look like this game has no storyline at all and may seem like poorly directed and designed game. But if there is one sure thing is that the background story is surprisingly deep, but only if players are willing to read, a lot. Every item in this game has a lore which gives you more insight about the game. If someone wants to describe this game in a proverb then it would be: 'There is more than meets the eye'. There are so many optional or secret passages, items and even most of the bosses are optional which are easily missable. This game is mysterious, dark and doesn't forgive any mistakes, so any daring player should man up. We are born of the blood, made men by the blood, undone by the blood. Our eyes are yet to open...Fear the old blood.    … Expand
  40. MalistiX
    May 9, 2015
    10
    This game will make you come back again and again, it will kick your ass and you will hate and love the game for it. You can level up but mostly you can learn how to react, avoid damage and use different weapons to achieve your goals. This game makes the PS4 a must-own console because you don't want to miss out
  41. rasmusg9
    Apr 17, 2015
    10
    this game is beatiful in all ways, the gameplay is amazing, the visuals are some of the best out there.
    PLZ do you self a favor and get this game and you will not regret it.
  42. Massander
    Apr 23, 2015
    10
    Bloodborne is definitively the best game that i have played on the PS4. It may not be the biggest or the hardest game compared to the Souls series, but it's surely the best. The controls are great, it's very challenging, the graphics are stunning, the scenarios are awesome and believe it, the history is great! It's not something very concrete, you can go on trying to understand it, makeBloodborne is definitively the best game that i have played on the PS4. It may not be the biggest or the hardest game compared to the Souls series, but it's surely the best. The controls are great, it's very challenging, the graphics are stunning, the scenarios are awesome and believe it, the history is great! It's not something very concrete, you can go on trying to understand it, make your own conclusions, and it may even be different from the conclusions of other persons.
    For me, this is the first PS4 seller, and everyone who owns a PS4 must have this masterpiece!    … Expand
  43. ZeNorwegian
    Apr 25, 2015
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Bloodborne is a game made by From Software that is equal RPG, Action and Horror that will pitch you against monstrous beasts and otherworldly creatures while you uncover the secrets of Yharnam, home of the Healing Church, and the miraculous Healing Blood.

    Warning, Possible Minor Spoilers!

    Bloodborne starts off very similarly to the previous games made by From Software in recent times. In particularly the Souls Series. You will find yourself waking up in an old clinic with little to no guidance on what to do except for a small cryptic message. Afterwards you will find yourself with only one way to go, which also leads you into your very first enemy. This is where one of three possible scenarios will occur.

    You will either try and fight the enemy and die, run away like a wuss and probably die, or if you've played the game already or have some knowledge from beforehand you will succeed in killing your enemy. Unfortunately for those who did manage to kill this enemy, they are actually being to some degree punished for NOT dying since those who dies will actually end up with more supplies than those who didn't. A strange thing as previous titles have all rewarded those who succeed in these endeavors.

    However, after this bumpy start, the game quickly picks up again as you'll be greeted by some of the best graphics the PS4 has to offer. The world of Bloodborne looks amazing in it's Victorian Gothic styled world while keeping a sense of dread at most times. The game world design is top-notch and it's character designs follow suit. You'll find a variety of enemies, all looking equally great in their own way, from infected citizens trying to help their city to the giant malformed beasts locked away in ancient tombs. All of which has a great amount of detail put into them including a disturbing amount of hair. A lot of hair. But the physics in-game makes this hair look amazing despite being in your face quite often when fighting larger beasts.

    The combat in Bloodborne is a fast-paced, high risk, high reward type in which the game tries to encourage a strange mix of aggressiveness combined with being careful. The enemies you face are all deadly and easily capable of killing you if you're not careful. However. Whenever you take damage from an enemy, you can take a risk by being hyper-aggressive, and attack the enemy which will regain lost health. This can possibly end up healing all lost health, or cause you to take even more damage. This system help in keeping you on edge during new encounters and makes it highly rewarding to learn the flow of combat in Bloodborne. Adding in a good variety of various weapons which all have a secondary form makes for possibly hours just experimenting and finding the one that suits you best as they all have distinct traits and feels, with a few exceptions.

    A very important part for many gamers is the story. Bloodborne has a very deep story, but never actually tells it straight out. Instead, the story is found through descriptions from various items and weapons throughout the game. This works rather well as it gives those interested in the story the possibility to learn and discover the story piece by piece as a giant puzzle while letting those uninterested in the story go without any story related hindrance. Another thing about Bloodbornes story is that it leaves some gaps in it for the player to fill using their imagination. It let's the player decide what must have happened in between some events in order to fill the gaps and create a complete picture. A small yet brilliant concept that gives every player a unique story.

    However, there are no games to date that does not have it's flaws, and Bloodborne is no exception. The most noticeable flaw about Bloodborne is it's Loading Times. Bloodborne plays seamlessly with almost no breaks in-game allowing good players to play the game with almost no loading screens at all. You can walk from start to finish with only two loading screens. But a side-effect of this is that the game must load much of the game-world before you can begin which gives you lengthy loading times of up to 30 seconds depending on where you are. This becomes an issue as you will die a lot and often in Bloodborne, meaning you will have a lot of loading times.

    Another issue is that Bloodborne uses an aged matchmaking system that makes online experiences a little wonky. It will also be difficult at times to even find anyone to play with as players has very little to indicate where other players are in the world. And if they are at the same place, they might not be capable of connecting due to level restrictions.

    In the end, Bloodborne is a truly amazing game worthy of it's praise and we hope we'll have more to come.

    Overall.
    + Amazing Visuals
    + Solid Combat
    + Deep And Flexible Story
    + Great Player Customization
    - Horrible Loading Times
    - Wonky Online Matchmaking    … Expand
  44. luki4no
    Apr 25, 2015
    10
    buy it, you will not regret it. you will be crushed in the beginning, until you understand its mechanics but soon (5 hours) after you get the idea it will transform in a pleasant way. finishing this game will change the way you see the world. no matter how hard something is, there is always a way to reach your goal. be patient and it will pay off in the end. superb weapons, breathtakingbuy it, you will not regret it. you will be crushed in the beginning, until you understand its mechanics but soon (5 hours) after you get the idea it will transform in a pleasant way. finishing this game will change the way you see the world. no matter how hard something is, there is always a way to reach your goal. be patient and it will pay off in the end. superb weapons, breathtaking atmosphere and sweaty combats. the fear will startle you. there are no pointers or instructions for retarded people in the game, so find a way out as there are many possibilities if you can read between the lines. i'm sure the whole gaming industry will adapt to from software's style.… Expand
  45. Darko84
    Apr 13, 2015
    9
    Bloodborne is a dark and Gothic master piece with its vast and detailed world, as well as its Action-RPG game mechanics (including difficulty and strategic approach).
    Despite its minor technical issues (rate drops, loading screens and IA), it will be among the best next gen-games.
    This game is definitely a must in your collection if you like challenges and want to try the Dark Souls    Bloodborne is a dark and Gothic master piece with its vast and detailed world, as well as its Action-RPG game mechanics (including difficulty and strategic approach).
    Despite its minor technical issues (rate drops, loading screens and IA), it will be among the best next gen-games.
    This game is definitely a must in your collection if you like challenges and want to try the Dark Souls series (this is a good start).
    Overall rate: 9/10

    Graphics: 8/10
    The surroundings in this game and the details on the characters are beatiful (if you like dark/gothic) but when you pay attention to the details of some elements in this world you can find some minor flaws.
    The most critical point about this topic is the rate drop in some areas and the long loading times.

    Game play: 8/10
    Game play is very smooth and dynamic. it really remains me a lot to Zelda Ocarina of Time (without the stamina restraint).
    It is a little tricky a the beginning, especially if you don't read the tutorial at the clinic and hunter dream, you may have a hard time understanding.
    However there are some issues with the AI of certain enemies and bosses that need to be improved, as well as more customization on weapons and attires was missing.

    Story: 10/10
    Story is pretty interesting and dark. However it will not reveal to youf for itself (It really came out of any Lovecraft or Kafka's books).
    You will need to discover the additional details from dark tale from the inhabitants and secret items of the Gothic land.

    Atmosphere: 10/10
    Atmosphere is just amazing: the soundtrack, enemies and surroundings fill this amazing dark/Gothic world like no other game in this generation.

    Content: 9/10
    This game can be replayed several times and you will keep finding new stuff and challenges (as difficulty keep increasing and there are multiple endings available).
    On-line feature is also available on this game and works fine if you manage to find someone to join you on this adventure.    … Expand
  46. HarlanSaysSo
    Mar 30, 2015
    9
    Simply put, a fantastic game. With an AMAZING world to explore. TONS of secrets. From Software has done it again. They are quickly becoming the leaders in RPG games. Though this game may feel and look like a Dark Souls game, it offers just enough to ensure that it maintains a separate identity. The environments are just MASSIVE with secrets galore and it really feels like a real world .Simply put, a fantastic game. With an AMAZING world to explore. TONS of secrets. From Software has done it again. They are quickly becoming the leaders in RPG games. Though this game may feel and look like a Dark Souls game, it offers just enough to ensure that it maintains a separate identity. The environments are just MASSIVE with secrets galore and it really feels like a real world . If you like Dark Souls , you will absolutely love Bloodborne. Must buy… Expand
  47. GamerJosh0137
    Apr 16, 2015
    9
    Lets see, where to start. I am having trouble coming up with the right words to describe how much I love Bloodborne, and how playing Bloodborne makes me feel. It's a feeling that i have not had in a long long time, probably not since since Super Metroid on snes. First off, I feel like Bloodborne in itself is a compliment to all gamers. It really shows how much From Software respectsLets see, where to start. I am having trouble coming up with the right words to describe how much I love Bloodborne, and how playing Bloodborne makes me feel. It's a feeling that i have not had in a long long time, probably not since since Super Metroid on snes. First off, I feel like Bloodborne in itself is a compliment to all gamers. It really shows how much From Software respects us. Sure it is very difficult and extremely punishing, but that is most of what makes it fun. They don't tell you what to do, where to go, who to kill, who not to kill, how to kill, etc. You are not spoon fed ANYTHING. You also wouldn't know the whole base of the story unless you look real hard to find explanations. I think this is because From Software developers know that gamers are a smart people and do not like to be patronized. HAha.

    The best thing about Bloodborne for me is the high I get when I finally beat a boss or get past a part that I tried over and over and over again. I was somewhat lucky in the sense that I have never played any of the souls games so I had no expectations going in. However, most of the reviews I have seen from people who DO play the souls games still love it. I highly suggest this game to anyone who wants to stand outside of the box for a real challenge. DO NOT buy this game if you like mindless fps that take a day to finish. :-)

    My one and only gripe, and why I gave this game a 9 instead of a ten is the time it takes to load after dying. I don't care how good you are, you are going to die A LOT. That is ok, but there is about a 1 minute loading time before you re-awaken. It doesn't sound long but if you lost a lot of blood echoes (you will understand what blood echoes are once you play the game) it feels like an eternity.

    P.S.
    There will probably be a time at the beginning of the game that you think about quitting the game completely because of one part you cant get passed. This is what happened to me, but DON'T QUIT. Once you get passed the first barrier you will slowly but surely chip away little by little. The feeling of triumph you will have is incredible. Like legal heroin. HAPPY HUNTING!    … Expand
  48. Malice-Flare
    Apr 9, 2015
    10
    the best 'Souls' game from FROM SOFTWARE thus far. i personally give this a 10...

    caveat for those reading user reviews and those considering buying: this game is an action-based Role-Playing Game (RPG) with stat and resource management. this is not a straight ACTION game nor adventure game. this game is not like Devil-May-Cry nor Assassin's Creed. i've seen the pattern on the negative    the best 'Souls' game from FROM SOFTWARE thus far. i personally give this a 10...

    caveat for those reading user reviews and those considering buying: this game is an action-based Role-Playing Game (RPG) with stat and resource management. this is not a straight ACTION game nor adventure game. this game is not like Devil-May-Cry nor Assassin's Creed. i've seen the pattern on the negative reviews that these gamers were expecting to play an action game hence their frustrations...

    on a technical standpoint, the game is beautiful with a fully-rendered 3D world littered with destructible objects. however the game is not fully optimized, heavy action situations causes frame-rate dips, the huge worlds require a 40-second loading time and the loading screen is bland...

    the story is genuinely well-planned. the game does not rely on cut-scenes to tell the Lovecraftian horror story befalling the inhabitants of Yharnam, you piece it together from your interactions with the various NPCs and item descriptions...

    game play wise. this game is not really THAT hard if you don't rush in. the early enemies are weak enough that you can determine your play style and then manage your stats accordingly. one complaint is that while they give you a choice of Trick weapons at the start they don't give you a blunt weapon to try out with...

    on a whole, i agree with the acclaim this Action-RPG is receiving and i personally recommend this to PS4 gamer looking to challenge their meticulous and methodical side...    … Expand
  49. EpikTheMaster
    May 23, 2015
    10
    Welcome to bloodborne possibly the greatest PS4 game currently.
    This game is a masterpiece in so many ways:
    -The gameplay mechanics are actually fun especially for a hard game. The difficulty is believe or not a mechanic that keeps you thinking on your feet on how to tackle a group of enemies or whether you should use this item or this item for taking down a specific enemy. -Whenever    Welcome to bloodborne possibly the greatest PS4 game currently.
    This game is a masterpiece in so many ways:
    -The gameplay mechanics are actually fun especially for a hard game. The difficulty is believe or not a mechanic that keeps you thinking on your feet on how to tackle a group of enemies or whether you should use this item or this item for taking down a specific enemy.
    -Whenever you kill a boss you always feel like you accomplished something great. As if like in real life you just accomplished your dreams or you wanted to get this item or this item....whatever!
    -The backgrounds in this game are stunningly beautiful and make quite awesome monitor wallpapers.
    -The controls in this game are the best I have had since the time and make me feel like I was actually controlling my character.
    -While the graphics may not be as great as like Mortal Kombat X or The Order it still manages to look nice.
    - The Difficulty. The difficulty shows you that games are sometimes not just a walk in the park. that you cannot simply just charge in and expect all this crap to just come to you. You need to work for it and when you do after a number of deaths and Blood vials you will be proud of yourself for finishing this game.
    -Everything else that I didn't mention including the hunter's dream.
    There is just one small problem about this game and sadly that is: THE LOADING SCREENS. but you can get used to them. The game has some quite tense moments and when you die or are going to wherever there needs to be a loading screen you will be annoyed but then realize the loading screens might be actually long on purpose. They are trying to give you a break and have you relax for a few moments. Also I have a tip: Don't kill any of the friendly NPCs you meet like Eileen the crow or Alexander. They have some great quest lines that you can miss by just killing these people. Bloodborne gets a 10/10 for being a Universal Acclaim    … Expand
  50. Decou
    Mar 30, 2015
    9
    Amazing game "From Software", makes Dark souls 1 & 2 feel like beta's compared to this.
    The best game on the playstation 4 so far.
    The only thing missing i the game is a bit of music here and there, even if if would kill the feeling of the game, is to silent sometimes.
    It feels easy and fast thanks to the regain system, but is Hard and fast.
  51. TheAwesomeOne_7
    May 23, 2015
    10
    This game is truly amazing! The graphics are top notch and the gameplay is simply brilliant. At first it was frustrating how I died over and over again but I later realized that it was what makes the game so great. It feels very rewarding to kill each boss and I never get tired of seeing " Prey Slaughtered " This is definitely worth your time and money. Best game on the Ps4 so far.
  52. illini1307
    Apr 4, 2015
    10
    Let me start out by saying this is the first FROM software game(no souls or anything) that I've played and I honestly didn't know what to expect. I started off like everyone said I would. FRUSTRATED. I couldn't get passed the first checkpoint. But let me tell you, once you start conquering bosses and areas that were so difficult, it's the best feeling. I can't help but to smile and screamLet me start out by saying this is the first FROM software game(no souls or anything) that I've played and I honestly didn't know what to expect. I started off like everyone said I would. FRUSTRATED. I couldn't get passed the first checkpoint. But let me tell you, once you start conquering bosses and areas that were so difficult, it's the best feeling. I can't help but to smile and scream when I finally destroy a difficult boss and you honestly feel like a monster. I love the RPG element of this game along with the dark and ominous tone it sets throughout. This is WITHOUT A DOUBT one of the best games I've played in the past 5 years. I highly recommend buying it even if you've never played a Souls game. This game has so much content which makes it worth every minute. Expect frustration but expect to be addicted even more afterward.… Expand
  53. NinjaSST
    Apr 9, 2015
    10
    ¿Que mas se puede decir de Bloodborne que no se haya dicho antes?

    Entre su enorme dificultad, maravilloso soundtrack, gran dirección de arte y gráficos a la altura (Sin mencionar el gameplay que es lo mejor) hacen de este juego una obra maestra. No hace falta jugar sus antecesores (Demon Souls y Dark Souls 1/2) para entender las mecánicas de juego ya que cada persona se adapta de manera    ¿Que mas se puede decir de Bloodborne que no se haya dicho antes?

    Entre su enorme dificultad, maravilloso soundtrack, gran dirección de arte y gráficos a la altura (Sin mencionar el gameplay que es lo mejor) hacen de este juego una obra maestra. No hace falta jugar sus antecesores (Demon Souls y Dark Souls 1/2) para entender las mecánicas de juego ya que cada persona se adapta de manera diferente a su modo de juego. Si eres de los gamer's que ya están harto de los juegos fáciles y quieres un reto verdadero Bloodborne es el indicado, sin duda es un juego que no te puede faltar si eres poseedor del PS4.    … Expand
  54. MrMojoMan
    Apr 9, 2015
    10
    I literally made this account just to be able to give a review for this game. This game is unbelievably good. The sheer amount of attention to detail in this game is ridiculous. This game makes Demon Souls and the Dark Souls games seem like beta versions of this game. This game is a masterpiece. Hands down the best game so far for the PS4. I am fully convinced that the people who give thisI literally made this account just to be able to give a review for this game. This game is unbelievably good. The sheer amount of attention to detail in this game is ridiculous. This game makes Demon Souls and the Dark Souls games seem like beta versions of this game. This game is a masterpiece. Hands down the best game so far for the PS4. I am fully convinced that the people who give this game anything less than a 9/10 are either bitter because they bought an Xbox One and don't want to see a PS4 exclusive to do well or they weren't good at the game. This game is easily one of the best games I have ever played.

    One warning: if you lose your temper easily and/or you are not patient, this game may not be for you, because you will definitely beat this game in stages.    … Expand
  55. SirNic21
    Apr 9, 2015
    10
    I find it hilarious how people complain about this game being too hard for them. Is it wrong for a game to be challenging and not hold your hand all the way through? Maybe the will they will release a special "Noob Sauce" Edition where the enemies wield fluffy pillows and kiss you on the cheek instead of biting your neck off. Instead of crawling through an endless, dark dungeon they canI find it hilarious how people complain about this game being too hard for them. Is it wrong for a game to be challenging and not hold your hand all the way through? Maybe the will they will release a special "Noob Sauce" Edition where the enemies wield fluffy pillows and kiss you on the cheek instead of biting your neck off. Instead of crawling through an endless, dark dungeon they can make the city of Yharnam a perfectly straight line with a check point every 15 feet. The game is rated mature so if you're going to buy it maybe you should man up and stop being a little weakling. Anyway, I give this game a perfect score because that is what it deserves. I'm already hoping for a sequel!… Expand
  56. mrjasonrivera
    Apr 9, 2015
    10
    Welcome home, good hunter–Your presence somehow soothes. Those words are the first thing that echo throughout my mind whenever I think of my time spent playing Bloodborne. Despite its brutal, horrifying nature, there’s an odd calming presence to the game. Probably due in large part to the fact that Bloodborne, and the Souls games before it, have acted as a refuge from the overbearing handWelcome home, good hunter–Your presence somehow soothes. Those words are the first thing that echo throughout my mind whenever I think of my time spent playing Bloodborne. Despite its brutal, horrifying nature, there’s an odd calming presence to the game. Probably due in large part to the fact that Bloodborne, and the Souls games before it, have acted as a refuge from the overbearing hand holding of a lot of modern game design."… Expand
  57. carbinePRO
    Apr 16, 2015
    10
    This game is incredible! I've only played Dark Souls once, and I didn't really get into it. I wish that I had so that way I would've been more prepared for this epic game. Bloodborne, I believe, is the killer app for the PS4. If you have a PS4, and you don't have this game already, you're nuts! I don't want to spoil anything because this game is utterly incredible, and needs to beThis game is incredible! I've only played Dark Souls once, and I didn't really get into it. I wish that I had so that way I would've been more prepared for this epic game. Bloodborne, I believe, is the killer app for the PS4. If you have a PS4, and you don't have this game already, you're nuts! I don't want to spoil anything because this game is utterly incredible, and needs to be experienced in order to really appreciate it. From Software did good on this one. This is honestly one of the best games I have ever played. It's fun, addicting, and feels rewarding when you get passed those really difficult parts you've been attempting for hours. The first thing you see in the game are its visuals. Holy crap are they good! The environments are so lively and proportionately lit that it feels almost real. The co-op in this game is also fantastic. Beckoning you friend to join your world, and help you kill the dang Blood-Starved Beast (if you've fought it, you'll know what I mean) is a cooperative experience unlike anything thing I've seen in previous games. This game deserves all the praise it's getting. Again, I implore anybody that owns a PS4 to buy this game. I guarantee that you will have zero regrets for this purchase.… Expand
  58. dageezer37
    Apr 21, 2015
    10
    What a game! I'm a casual gamer, pick up and play when time allows. I swayed on this game due to the people saying how difficult it was and that you'd repeatly die, how could that possibly be fun? Well it is and I can honestly say it's the best game I've played in many years. Yes you will die a lot, certainly in the beginning but there's something about this game that keeps making you playWhat a game! I'm a casual gamer, pick up and play when time allows. I swayed on this game due to the people saying how difficult it was and that you'd repeatly die, how could that possibly be fun? Well it is and I can honestly say it's the best game I've played in many years. Yes you will die a lot, certainly in the beginning but there's something about this game that keeps making you play as progress is rewarded and the satisfaction of getting past a section and progressing that little further is immense. Graphically it's lovely and for the frame rate drops, they're hardly noticeable. Had my ps4 since release and finally there's a game that makes it a worthwhile purchase. A must buy and one, with a little patience, you'll not regret buying… Expand
  59. OldSchoolGamer_
    Apr 25, 2015
    10
    This Game brings /classic challenge with new twists. One of the best games this Gen, If you have a problem with a boss, ring the bell.- People will join to help you out!
  60. Banjoconker
    Apr 27, 2015
    10
    Absolutely stunning. Like with first DMC - pure fun! Beautiful art-style, great locations but first of all - gameplay.
    This is a new definition of AAA game.
  61. DangerGecko
    May 3, 2015
    9
    Coming from someone who put only a handful of hours into Dark Souls, I loved Bloodborne. The combat felt responsive, and the weapons gave me a sense of empowerment. The art style is what initially drew me to the game, but once I started playing I felt that it was actually the enemies that were drawing me in. After slaying a giant troll in Central Yharnam, I had this itch to find bigger andComing from someone who put only a handful of hours into Dark Souls, I loved Bloodborne. The combat felt responsive, and the weapons gave me a sense of empowerment. The art style is what initially drew me to the game, but once I started playing I felt that it was actually the enemies that were drawing me in. After slaying a giant troll in Central Yharnam, I had this itch to find bigger and stranger enemies. The game is terrifying and difficult, but the amount of satisfaction you gain after conquering a hard section is worth the bloodshed.… Expand
  62. Lion7
    May 7, 2015
    10
    The game is hard, and the challenge is brutal. Coming from Dark Souls and Dark Souls 2, the lack of block is definitely something to get used to. However, with the core gameplay differences, this is a fresh title with as much angry fun as you'd expect from this company. It's a must-have exclusive, but try it before you buy it. You'll love it or hate it.

    GAMEPLAY: It's brutal. There's no    The game is hard, and the challenge is brutal. Coming from Dark Souls and Dark Souls 2, the lack of block is definitely something to get used to. However, with the core gameplay differences, this is a fresh title with as much angry fun as you'd expect from this company. It's a must-have exclusive, but try it before you buy it. You'll love it or hate it.

    GAMEPLAY: It's brutal. There's no good way to describe it if you're new to the series, because there are very few games like this in today's market. Fights even with basic enemies are unforgiving and you WILL die in this game. Lots of times. This is not a blind hack-and-slash; it relies a lot on gauging enemies and adapting your tactics.

    Coming from Dark Souls and being a fan of blocking, the fact that you have to dodge everything and be much more conservative with your attacks led to many of my early deaths. Forget what you knew in Dark Souls, and approach this with a somewhat fresh mind.

    STORY: Again, what story? From's games are notorious for being vague, and telling glimpses of the story through item descriptions and tidbits of game lore you receive. People (mis)label this as an RPG; this is NOT Final Fantasy, or Dragon Age, or anything close to what I'd consider an RPG. This is pure action.

    ONLINE: The online experience is not as ingrained as it is with Dark Souls, though there are still plenty of bloodstains to laugh at. I recommend playing with the online features.    … Expand
  63. Shoedom
    May 20, 2015
    10
    Anyone who has reviewed this game badly is just crap at it. Sure, it's an immediately challenging game, but once you get over the hump of the first boss, it's massively rewarding and a stunningly beautiful game. The level design is spectacular and varied, the characters are interesting and absolutely disgusting. It's something to be marvelled at, and if you manage to avoid reading much orAnyone who has reviewed this game badly is just crap at it. Sure, it's an immediately challenging game, but once you get over the hump of the first boss, it's massively rewarding and a stunningly beautiful game. The level design is spectacular and varied, the characters are interesting and absolutely disgusting. It's something to be marvelled at, and if you manage to avoid reading much or watching much about it, it's constantly surprising and exciting to play.

    Games are too easy these days, and I'm glad someone has had the balls to make something real.

    It's actually emotionally engaging, and although that emotion is mostly fear, and sometimes just pure hate, a game hasn't made me feel anything for years. Great job.    … Expand
  64. Boneh
    May 21, 2015
    10
    I was sure my hype would be extinguished like with many games released earlier (looking at you Destiny, I´ll never forget the disappointment), but I was pleasantly surprised by how the game exceeded even my hype. The combat is fantastic!

    I really enjoyed how they removed shields from the game (apart from a wooden raft which is used as a shield, but it´s really feeble and won´t protect    I was sure my hype would be extinguished like with many games released earlier (looking at you Destiny, I´ll never forget the disappointment), but I was pleasantly surprised by how the game exceeded even my hype. The combat is fantastic!

    I really enjoyed how they removed shields from the game (apart from a wooden raft which is used as a shield, but it´s really feeble and won´t protect you at all), making the game way more fast paced and encourages you to take more chances, since if you get hit, you have the chance to recover some of that lost life by quickly attacking your opponent after you get hit. This adds a lot more strategy and depth to combat and keeps bloodborne separated from the darksouls/demonsouls series.

    The story is really interesting, though you need to look for it, since it won´t be spoon-fed to you. If you like to run through the game (which won´t be the case, since it requires a lot of strategy and being careful) you might not even have a clue why everything is so messed up in the world, it´d be a pure gory experience, which I don´t find it bad at all, but the story adds a lot more to the game and is so rewarding finding out everything about the bloodborne universe.

    Averall I personally couldn´t find anything to complain about this game. Sure loading screens where bad at the beginning, when it was launched but they fixed it with a patch. The game rarely stutters graphically now and is such a joy to keep playing it.    … Expand
  65. SirBrendith
    Jun 7, 2015
    10
    When I first bought Bloodborne, I was not very satisfied with my purchase. I didn't think it would be a huge success. Not until I surpassed a few areas. I began to get hooked. This game is definitely amazing. The boss design is unlike any other game. If you have a birthday coming up or you are looking for a game to get a start on the Dark Souls series, I recommend you start here! It is notWhen I first bought Bloodborne, I was not very satisfied with my purchase. I didn't think it would be a huge success. Not until I surpassed a few areas. I began to get hooked. This game is definitely amazing. The boss design is unlike any other game. If you have a birthday coming up or you are looking for a game to get a start on the Dark Souls series, I recommend you start here! It is not as difficult as Dark Souls, but still manages to entertain me!!… Expand
  66. FearTheOldBlood
    Jun 11, 2015
    10
    I'm a huge fan of this masterpiece, best game of 2015 by far, I think it beats Dark Souls with smoother combat, addictive gameplay and amazing visuals.
  67. Sherrytrifle
    Jun 20, 2015
    10
    The fact that gamers who were not fans of the Souls' games are raving about this game says it all. Most of the negative reviews are from people who did not have the staying power to persevere past the first boss. Once you pass the first boss you are then able to take advantage of the coop system and from there the game can be a breeze. If you are finding it very hard, I suggest leavingThe fact that gamers who were not fans of the Souls' games are raving about this game says it all. Most of the negative reviews are from people who did not have the staying power to persevere past the first boss. Once you pass the first boss you are then able to take advantage of the coop system and from there the game can be a breeze. If you are finding it very hard, I suggest leaving the dungeons till the end or even to NG+ as they do not scale. This game can be as big or as small as the player wishes. Bloodborne is brilliant and above all great fun.… Expand
  68. Thuntasaurus
    Jun 29, 2015
    9
    Hello and welcome to a wonderful review by me, Thuntasaurus.

    I DO have existential knowledge on the 'Souls' series, this game, despite not being apart of the actual franchise, is an splendidly fun 'Souls-like' game, at the very least. If you are on the fence about buying this game, please, take to note that this game is NOT easy, nor is it supposed to be. Those with short tempers,    Hello and welcome to a wonderful review by me, Thuntasaurus.

    I DO have existential knowledge on the 'Souls' series, this game, despite not being apart of the actual franchise, is an splendidly fun 'Souls-like' game, at the very least. If you are on the fence about buying this game, please, take to note that this game is NOT easy, nor is it supposed to be. Those with short tempers, purchase at your own risk. I highly recommend this game to anyone and everyone, with the exception of those who are highly temper-mental.

    But hey, that's just one person's thought on the game. Try Bloodborne out for yourself, you may like it, love it, or hate it as you please. Either way, you can return the game as you see fit. But anyway, that's all for now folks, I'll see you... on the other side. Bye-bye!    … Expand
  69. thomasnichols
    Nov 6, 2015
    10
    This game is highly addicting and also highly frustrating. Sure you'll die, and die, and die, but in the end it's truly worth it. The story, mostly hidden in rare-to-find notes and item descriptions is very dark compared to the Souls games. The atmosphere is very well done, and the combat has you on the edge of your seat. I would highly recommend this game to anyone who likes the SoulsThis game is highly addicting and also highly frustrating. Sure you'll die, and die, and die, but in the end it's truly worth it. The story, mostly hidden in rare-to-find notes and item descriptions is very dark compared to the Souls games. The atmosphere is very well done, and the combat has you on the edge of your seat. I would highly recommend this game to anyone who likes the Souls type of combat system or anyone who likes a good old From Soft game.… Expand
  70. KaladinStorm
    Sep 29, 2015
    10
    I don't like rating anything 10/10, but I'll do it for now just so people can at least give this game a chance if they have a ps4 and the money for it.

    I didn't think I would enjoy this game. In fact, I considered selling after I bought it. Then I decided to give it a chance. And that was one of the best decisions I have ever made. Rarely has a game proven me so wrong. Rarely has a game    I don't like rating anything 10/10, but I'll do it for now just so people can at least give this game a chance if they have a ps4 and the money for it.

    I didn't think I would enjoy this game. In fact, I considered selling after I bought it. Then I decided to give it a chance. And that was one of the best decisions I have ever made. Rarely has a game proven me so wrong. Rarely has a game caused me to make a 180 degree change in my opinion of it. Now don't get me wrong, Bloodborne isn't for everybody. It isn't your typical 'casual' game as you really have to put your mind and skills to the test here. What really captivated me was not just the gameplay (which is integral to every game) but the atmosphere. Bloodborne feels so unique, it is a whole new experience. I'm gonna stop here, words aren't getting the message through as thoroughly as I would like them to but still, want my opinion? Give Bloodborne a shot.    … Expand
  71. Boogz
    Mar 25, 2015
    10
    Demon and Dark Souls veteran here with over 2 000 hours in those games, love the game and the new mechanics, its brutal, I died over 50 times in the first area before even seeing the first boss, best game for PS4.
  72. lcdboxing
    Mar 25, 2015
    10
    Excellent. Possibly the greatess next-gen game, a superb, beautiful and challenging classic, ignore the bad reviews - they are all from xbox and pc owners who cannot get the game. Any review that gives this an 8 or less is balderdash, honestly.
  73. poker909
    Mar 25, 2015
    9
    Great game. Fantastic level design. Immersive dark gory world. Just as hard as the souls games, if not harder. It's rare to see such an underground, hard-core title get so much hype, but this definitely deserves it. The one glaring flaw is the painfully long load the screen that you have to suffer through every time you die, which is a lot. You die a lot in this game, but theGreat game. Fantastic level design. Immersive dark gory world. Just as hard as the souls games, if not harder. It's rare to see such an underground, hard-core title get so much hype, but this definitely deserves it. The one glaring flaw is the painfully long load the screen that you have to suffer through every time you die, which is a lot. You die a lot in this game, but the feeling of accomplishment getting through a level or to the next checkpoint is great..… Expand
  74. wesker2012
    Apr 3, 2015
    8
    Another solid entry into the Soul's series. If you are a Souls fan you will probably enjoy it. I liked the new, faster combat and transforming weapons. I wish there was a bit more story elements in the game, because the constant fighting got tiring. The presentation, graphics, atmosphere is top notch. Also, I hope they mix the formula up in the future, maybe mix up the game with someAnother solid entry into the Soul's series. If you are a Souls fan you will probably enjoy it. I liked the new, faster combat and transforming weapons. I wish there was a bit more story elements in the game, because the constant fighting got tiring. The presentation, graphics, atmosphere is top notch. Also, I hope they mix the formula up in the future, maybe mix up the game with some noncombat areas, because I'm getting a bit tired with the formula now. Overall a solid game, the overall game design is similar, with a different theme and minor changes to items, gameplay. Also, the game is brutally difficult as the other Souls games were. Maybe even more so. I hope in the future, they can make the game more fun, because the brutal difficulty gets tiring after awhile and you can only take so much. After awhile, you just wanna relax and have fun.… Expand
  75. wsacramoni
    Mar 31, 2015
    10
    Bloodborne is an amazing, exacting, and exhausting pilgrimage through a gorgeous land that imposes the feeling of approaching the bottom of a descent into madness. Though extended load times and minor frame-rate hitches have an effect on the pacing, it’s otherwise an intensely challenging and rewarding game. There’s an incredible power to unlocking its mysteries, and in succeeding, despiteBloodborne is an amazing, exacting, and exhausting pilgrimage through a gorgeous land that imposes the feeling of approaching the bottom of a descent into madness. Though extended load times and minor frame-rate hitches have an effect on the pacing, it’s otherwise an intensely challenging and rewarding game. There’s an incredible power to unlocking its mysteries, and in succeeding, despite its demand for a pound of your flesh.… Expand
  76. Bridgester
    Apr 3, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Don't pay any mind to the garbage 0's some "reviewers" on here have given this game. I can guarantee with absolute certainty that they have never played this game. They just happened to pick the other console, and can't stand a ps4 exclusive getting reviews on this level. Better to pay attention to the actual journalistic reviewers to the left who have given it a 93 out of 100. I too was frustrated with it in the very beginning (ok, the first 3 or 4 hours I played actually), but it's true what they say about it suddenly "clicking." You gain your footing in this game (I did right around the third time I fought the cleric beast) at a certain point, and then it becomes almost impossible to put the controller down. I still have a ways to go before completing it, but I can say without a shadow of a doubt, this is a brilliant world filled with extremely awesome gameplay. Nice try, "other" console fans. Your lack of thumbs up to your frankly obvious and sorry attempts at bashing this game proves that you are fooling no one but yourself. This game is essential.… Expand
  77. BioWalkure
    Mar 30, 2015
    9
    When I got this game, I was completely unaware of what I was getting myself into. I knew it would be difficult, I have a friend who had been a big Souls players and he said that Bloodborne would be created by those same people. So I knew it would be difficult, but at the time I had no idea HOW difficult. This game is so different than anything I have ever played before, and that's sayingWhen I got this game, I was completely unaware of what I was getting myself into. I knew it would be difficult, I have a friend who had been a big Souls players and he said that Bloodborne would be created by those same people. So I knew it would be difficult, but at the time I had no idea HOW difficult. This game is so different than anything I have ever played before, and that's saying something because video games have been a big part of my life for about twelve years now (I'm 18). Every enemy you come across, no matter the size or ease of killing, has the ability to kill you and send you back to your respawn lamp, something that took my by surprise when I rushed a large mob of them by a bonfire when I first started playing. At first, it was frustrating, I felt like the parrying system wasn't working, and no matter how much I dodged around I always got hit. I probably died fifteen times within the first two hours of playing, and that's a stretch.
    However, once I got accustomed to the game and learned my way around the controller, the game became a challenge that I had dearly wanted for a long time. No game had ever kept me on my toes during the entire duration of gameplay. I don't mind the long distance between checkpoints, because there are shortcuts you can open up between you and the boss and other areas of a map, and that is what is intended for you to do before you take on the boss, so you can get back to it with relative ease. Each area holds something new and deadly, and I am both surprised and delighted at the expanse many of the maps have. Truly, the only reason I don't give this game a fll 10/10 is indeed because of the level of butthurt I do sometimes acquire while playing this game. But it's the good kind of butthurt (usually). This game is a gem, and should be purchased by anyone who is looking for a real challenge in their gaming time.    … Expand
  78. 123repeater
    Mar 25, 2015
    10
    AMAZING game. Dark Souls meets Nightmare Creatures. Hard as hell, but worth taking the time to learn. People giving this game a "0" are trolling plain and simple!!
  79. HenrryxSD
    Mar 25, 2015
    10
    This is a really contendant for GOTY, i never playes a souls game but im really into in this one, is just simply awesome talking about gamplay and dificulty that makes us play even if we die many times.
  80. MrDrue
    Mar 25, 2015
    10
    This is probably the best game on the market right now. I can't put it down. It's a great game with some absolutely beautiful graphics. All I can say is 10/10
  81. PhoneVector
    Mar 25, 2015
    10
    10/10 is not nearly enough for how amazing this game is. Engaging story, crisp 1080p visuals to make for such a sight to behold, along with stellar gameplay to make for a pure masterpiece. Sony and From Software have outdone themselves this time, for this truly is the Game Of The Generation.
  82. Impulse
    Apr 1, 2015
    10
    This might be the greatest "Souls" series game yet. It's marred by a few minor technical issues like loading times and framerates, but the environments and combat are so god damn enticing that you quickly forget they exist. The new mechanics are fantastic, I honestly don't know what to even complain about. Best killer app this generation so far, by far.
  83. DiegoVdGG
    Apr 2, 2015
    10
    Incredible game! Nice setting, atmosphere, soundtrack, immersion, gameplay and length... I only got angry sometimes cause I don't like much hard games and some bosses were REALLY hard, at least for my noobiness. Fantastic!
  84. bangaioh
    Mar 29, 2015
    10
    I think this is my first post - I wouldn't call it a review. It's just to say that this is imho an amazing follow up to the souls series. I loved both Demons and Dark 1 and this is just a perfect third step (I also enjoyed Dark 2 but it isn't quite as good as the Miyazaki blessed titles). I'm pretty sure this will be my GOTY, hands down. If you've never tried a Miyazaki title this is aI think this is my first post - I wouldn't call it a review. It's just to say that this is imho an amazing follow up to the souls series. I loved both Demons and Dark 1 and this is just a perfect third step (I also enjoyed Dark 2 but it isn't quite as good as the Miyazaki blessed titles). I'm pretty sure this will be my GOTY, hands down. If you've never tried a Miyazaki title this is a great way to start; and if you're a Souls fan and you haven't already picked up this game what are you waiting for? This is the best gaming has to offer, excellent level design, gameplay, art direction, pacing, what could I possibly ask for that isn't already brilliantly offered by Bloodborne?… Expand
  85. saffaz
    Mar 26, 2015
    10
    This is one of the best games I have ever played. It has all the makings of one of the greatest games ever to come out on any console. If anybody thought that the order left a foul taste in their mouths then with this game that will no longer be the case because what from software have done is created a game which is similar to the god of war franchise. Is a must buy
  86. SunKIng210
    Mar 26, 2015
    10
    This game is simply amazing, the soundtrack is top notch the environments are breathtaking and the gameplay feels so good. If you own a PS4 and love to be challenged, do yourself a favor and get this game!
  87. Schpoo
    Mar 30, 2015
    10
    While an obvious side-step from the so-called "previous games in the series," Bloodborne is a masterpiece in and of itself. This game is a trial which requires a balance of skill and patience, and rewards improvement. Detractors of this game will be the self-proclaimed Souls "die-hards" and "loyalists," who actually spent their hours cheesing the game, shooting spells at bosses, andWhile an obvious side-step from the so-called "previous games in the series," Bloodborne is a masterpiece in and of itself. This game is a trial which requires a balance of skill and patience, and rewards improvement. Detractors of this game will be the self-proclaimed Souls "die-hards" and "loyalists," who actually spent their hours cheesing the game, shooting spells at bosses, and cowering behind their shields. Those of us who decided to get good, learn how to parry and dodge, and conquer the game with skill find Bloodborne to be the culmination of what the Souls games aspired to be (and appreciate the developers' efforts to weed out the weak).… Expand
  88. Alexgunner
    Mar 31, 2015
    10
    Amazing I'm hooked and when I'm not playing I'm thinking about it. It is very challenging and there is a steep learning curve but the feeling of triumph getting through the game is bliss
  89. knightofthesun
    Mar 31, 2015
    10
    40+ hours in and on my ng+ and i can tell you this game meets all expectations. it may not be for everyone, but it's amazing nonetheless. it's an experience you won't find anywhere else on any system! a must-buy if you prefer a do-able challenge that doesn't treat you like an infant, but rather a capable gamer. splendid job, Fromsoftware!
  90. BubblegumImp
    Apr 7, 2015
    9
    Bloodborne features all the hallmarks of From Software's best games. A wonderfully designed world, which rewards the player's investment. One of the most atmospheric orchestral scores of any title in the new gen. And a level of difficulty which will punish and push each player to improve and learn the game's systems inside out.

    Bloodborne mixes things up with the Regain system and an    Bloodborne features all the hallmarks of From Software's best games. A wonderfully designed world, which rewards the player's investment. One of the most atmospheric orchestral scores of any title in the new gen. And a level of difficulty which will punish and push each player to improve and learn the game's systems inside out.

    Bloodborne mixes things up with the Regain system and an emphasis on more aggressive combat than the Souls titles. This gives Bloodborne its own identity. A dizzyingly brutal ballet of blood, gore and death, which rewards the persistent with an experience which few other titles can match.

    The single point has been deducted for terrible load times and a frame-rate which dips on occasion. Both of these issues can be fixed with a patch and don't detract from the fact that this is an excellent title, and the first real reason to purchase a PS4. Essential.    … Expand
  91. Agarwel
    Apr 8, 2015
    10
    Ok. Lets be honest. This game is not perfect. It has one of the worst tutorials (it is not showing you how to play that game, but showing you that you are not able to play this game). The story itself is pretty hidden somewhere deep in item descriptions and most of the time you are just guessing why are you killing everyone. (I really doubt normal players will understand the story withoutOk. Lets be honest. This game is not perfect. It has one of the worst tutorials (it is not showing you how to play that game, but showing you that you are not able to play this game). The story itself is pretty hidden somewhere deep in item descriptions and most of the time you are just guessing why are you killing everyone. (I really doubt normal players will understand the story without reading theories on the internet) And fighting system feels little bit strange. Especially because how the hitboxes works. There is basically no physical hit detection. Luckily it does not mean you will get hit even when you see enemy miss. But your enemy will miss you many time when he is directly hitting you or stopmping you (specially bosses). This feels very last gen, it is not intuitive (you must learn, than when you are rolling you are safe even if you get direct hit, etc.) and gets some time to get used to.

    So why gieve it a 10/10? Simple. Despite all these shortcomings, the game is amazing fun to play. Gameplay is solid. Leveldesign is the best I have ever seen (not just art style, but the layout full of shortcurst and branching paths = nonlinear progress) and it is just delight to explore them. The lenght is higly above todays average. You will spent maybe more that 30 hours of concentrated fun (there are no blank filler parts. every room presents some kind of fun and challenge).

    And the difficulty. It is not so bad. As I mentioned the tutorial is bad. So at the beggining you will think "this game is impossible to play". But when you learn it a little bit (dont be afraid of multiplayer!!!), it can be actually become too easy.

    Bllodborne is definetlly not a perfect flawless gem. But it is definetly a must buy and will provide you huge amount of entertainment.    … Expand
  92. beaRaip
    Jun 25, 2015
    10
    My only experience with souls games before this was Dark Souls, which I was extremely addicted to; it simply just does SO much that other games don't, story hidden in plain sight (not stuffed into your face with monologues), compelling and engaging combat and so much more. I thus preordered Bloodborne, and I am currently going through the game for the 3rd time with the same character. InMy only experience with souls games before this was Dark Souls, which I was extremely addicted to; it simply just does SO much that other games don't, story hidden in plain sight (not stuffed into your face with monologues), compelling and engaging combat and so much more. I thus preordered Bloodborne, and I am currently going through the game for the 3rd time with the same character. In short Bloodborne is: one of the most interesting and different stories you'll find in games, the best and most satisfying combat-system, level-design that warrants its own masterclass-course, a game that RESPECTS your ability to figure out problems (bosses) with an arsenal of different tools = BUY IT!… Expand
  93. dante_mcry
    Jun 2, 2015
    10
    Просто идеальная игра, единственный достойный представитель карент гена. Контента на кучу перепрохождений, многогранная мифология, лучший челлендж. Пс4 без ББ - кусок пластика
  94. Scottface
    Apr 10, 2015
    9
    I've never played any of the Souls series before as I was always being put off by reports of the punishing difficulty, also I always thought the combat looked slow and boring and the fantasy setting looked rather generic. So, it was with trepidation that I picked this up on release. I'm very happy to say that it was worth every penny. I've read some of the negative reviews on here andI've never played any of the Souls series before as I was always being put off by reports of the punishing difficulty, also I always thought the combat looked slow and boring and the fantasy setting looked rather generic. So, it was with trepidation that I picked this up on release. I'm very happy to say that it was worth every penny. I've read some of the negative reviews on here and frankly, those guys simply aren't good enough. Neither was I, at first...

    I died a lot initially, getting a little further each time, then when I was comfortable I could do the first bit without losing too much damage, I just repeated it, returning to the save lamp each time to level up my character and buy armor and health vials. I did this for an hour or so and then I ventured even further and encountered a giant troll with a house-brick. He beat me to death with said house-brick and I came back and destroyed him, a few of his friends on the stairs with their attack dogs, and was feeling pretty good about myself until I was mamed to death by the two werewolves up on the bridge. By this point, I was hooked.

    The game does get frustrating, but that's a stick-over-carrot way of forcing you to improve, it also ramps up the tension knowing that you could die at any moment due to either overwhelming odds, or your own carelessness. This gives it a sense of horror and foreboding that you don't even get in most actual survival-horror games these days. The game is beautiful, some great graphics (not "the Order:1886" great, but still very impressive,) and an excellent gothic/horror art style, which was what drew me to the game in the first place. It's a shame the frame-rate tends to drop when there's a lot going on - it's not game-breaking but it is noticeable. And of course, the game does have an infamous amount of loading, about 40 seconds each time you die or warp to a new area, but it's not anywhere near as bad as I thought it would be (usually, you need the break after you've just died to catch your breath anyway...)

    The monster design is exquisite and the game-play is incredibly gratifying, making hunting monsters an exciting, satisfying experience. And each boss you kill, weather on the first or tenth attempt, brings a sense of achievement that's very rare in modern video-games. If you get lost, use a walkthrough as there are lots of areas that are well hidden. If you're dying a lot, get better or quit. There is no "easy" mode. But if the game gets its claws into you before you quit, there's no gaming experience quite like it.    … Expand
  95. Skarwind
    Apr 5, 2015
    9
    This is purely my opinion of the game so please do not consider it the end all be all of what everyone else should hold this game to. I feel it deserves a 9 because compared to the other releases that the PS4 has had so far everything else has been a shamble of broken promises and huge mistakes on the part of the gaming industry and for once I found a game I can justify paying 60+ dollarsThis is purely my opinion of the game so please do not consider it the end all be all of what everyone else should hold this game to. I feel it deserves a 9 because compared to the other releases that the PS4 has had so far everything else has been a shamble of broken promises and huge mistakes on the part of the gaming industry and for once I found a game I can justify paying 60+ dollars for.

    Being a fan of From Software since the Kings Field days I have to say this game ranks as one of my favorites from the developers. The graphics are very nice, the sounds add to the atmosphere of this gorgeous looking game. The gameplay is extremely fun and addicting to say the least. The story elements are a little lacking compared to the souls series but it's still enough to formulate your own story and add to the theories of other players. The difficulty is just as punishing and infuriating as any other game that From Software has released but it is quite refreshing to see the devs make the change to a more aggressive stance in the combat flow.

    The Graphics: The game is beautiful. The city of Yarnahm is dark and gritty. Similar to Lovecraftian design and it adds to the horror setting of this game. The enemy design is twisted and intense.

    The sound: Just as stated above. Each smash of a large enemy is satisfying, the sword clashing is sharp and loud, the gunshots make your weapon feel fierce and deadly.

    Story: Just as any From Software game that has been released in the past... It's there for those who look for it (for those who don't care about story every cinematic is skippable). The lore is contained within the items, dialogue, and cutscenes but you'll have to dig to understand it. It also leaves enough room for your own interpretation of events which is refreshing compared to games that spit out movie esque cliches or standard drama storylines.

    Combat: It's visceral and punishing. Make the wrong play and you're dead. Simple and sweet.

    Overall the game is a pleasure to play in a generation of exhausted ideas and general standards. The difficulty is great and rewards those who push through to the end. The Chalice dungeons could use some work but for the most part the main campaign and PvP aspects are a blast and make up for it until future patches fix the issues that made it past the testing phases of the game.

    For those interested in co-op and PvP, these aspects of the game work fine (when they decide to work) and hopefully the developers will fix these issues over time. As with all games, although this does not excuse broken products on release day, every game has its fair share of problems but with time and dedication from the devs we will hopefully see a game worthy of a 10/10. For now I leave it at a 9 because everything else works fine and is satisfying for me and many of my friends who also play the game.    … Expand
  96. trollkiller
    Apr 17, 2015
    10
    Best game of the new generation consoles. Hard at first, but once you get past the 1st shortcut/boss the game opens up in amazing ways.

    So funny to read the troll reviews: one person gave it a "zerO' so I lookd at his other reviews: every game and movie he "reviewed" got a "zero" except American Sniper, which he gave a "ten". perfct ewxzmple of why metacritic user reviews are a joke
  97. ChrisOR
    Apr 11, 2015
    10
    Brutally difficult is a good way to describe the challenge imposed by this title, it is a From Software title, after all. I've played each game starting with "Demons Souls" and while "Dark Souls 2" was slightly less challenging than the truly difficult "Dark Souls" that trend is reversed with "Bloodborne". I really enjoy a lot of the changes- the setting being first and foremost. This is aBrutally difficult is a good way to describe the challenge imposed by this title, it is a From Software title, after all. I've played each game starting with "Demons Souls" and while "Dark Souls 2" was slightly less challenging than the truly difficult "Dark Souls" that trend is reversed with "Bloodborne". I really enjoy a lot of the changes- the setting being first and foremost. This is a Gothic title with a setting similar to "Dracula" the novel- Victorian, dark, dingy but also beautifully rendered.

    The Souls games were always some of the sharpest looking on PS3 and "Bloodborne" continues this trend on PS4. The combat is faster and more fluid which at first is very challenging even for vets (the lack of good shields ramps up the difficulty curve greatly) but the ability to dodge is more intuitive when locked on to a target. Dodge will be your friend in this game as just like other Souls games the monsters are all deadly and the bosses are even deadlier. Also with other Souls games the environment presents its own hazards so suffice to say you will die....often.

    With any Souls game though the point isn't how often you die but what you learn from the experience and "Bloodborne" rewards persistence. Another great change is healing items are once again easier to come by and you can actually recoup a certain amount of life that is taken away by an enemy striking you if you're quick enough. This may make "Bloodborne" on its face seem easier than previous incarnations but it really isn't- the enemies are a lot tougher this time around, even the weaker enemies aren't pushovers like previous versions. This game is definitely worth getting if you can handle repeated failure and don't mind a challenge. It's beautiful to look at, has great atmosphere and lighting, the enemies are well made and the action is fierce. Or to be a little shorter, if you're reading this review and remain unconvinced, go out and buy the game right now.    … Expand
  98. drevil99
    Jun 8, 2015
    10
    Definitely one of my favorite games for PS4. The awesome combat system, the beautiful graphics and that eerie Victorian horror atmosphere, it's all top notch! There are a ton of secrets in this game, as well as 3 possible endings, which makes this game very replayable.

    Now comparing this to Dark Souls 2 SotFS game which I just played before it, i will say that Bloodborne is hard, but    Definitely one of my favorite games for PS4. The awesome combat system, the beautiful graphics and that eerie Victorian horror atmosphere, it's all top notch! There are a ton of secrets in this game, as well as 3 possible endings, which makes this game very replayable.

    Now comparing this to Dark Souls 2 SotFS game which I just played before it, i will say that Bloodborne is hard, but not frustrating. This is because of the new battle system that's in place which is fast and aggressive (unlike DS which is defensive). Also Bloodborne gives you the choice right off the bat should you want to play online or offline. This is a big plus since you need to basically unplug your router / unplug internet / sign out of PSN connection to trick DS2 into offline mode. My point here is that Bloodborne does not force you into unwanted PvP like DS2 does.

    In any case, my only critiques of the game (and this is minor nitpicking on my part): Ranged weapons don't do much damage, even when upgraded, so I find myself using them rarely. Also, there is no tank / caster builds in this game like in other games, but I suspect this is to stay inline with the Victorian era atmosphere. Last but not least, I find myself unable to summon NPCs in offline mode, not sure if this is a bug or not. However, having already beat the game and being halfway into NG+ solo, I don't think it's a big loss.    … Expand
  99. Ibanez89
    Apr 14, 2015
    10
    This game truly deserves the positive attention it has received.
    There is so much care put into the world filled with detail and certainly succeeds in capturing a dark and terrifying atmosphere.
    The combat is punishing, yet rewarding and self satisfying once you overcome each battle. The enemy AI is very smart and you will find that you can barely ever predict when they are going to    This game truly deserves the positive attention it has received.
    There is so much care put into the world filled with detail and certainly succeeds in capturing a dark and terrifying atmosphere.
    The combat is punishing, yet rewarding and self satisfying once you overcome each battle.

    The enemy AI is very smart and you will find that you can barely ever predict when they are going to strike.
    There is plenty of variety with enemies leaving it fresh and you have to think of a different strategy for majority of them. Spamming the attack button doesnt always cut it.
    The world exploration is always exciting. Never a dull moment as there are so many secrets that has satisfyng rewards.

    Do not look over this game. I literally bought a PS4 because of this game and I have no regrets.
    This game is your virtual motivator by saying "you can do this"
    it will push you to your limits in every area.
    If you're afraid of monsters, this will conquer your fears after slaying them in the most brutal way possible after many attempts. You will feel great

    easy 10/10    … Expand
  100. jankywalker
    Apr 5, 2015
    10
    I looked at something the wrong way, and it killed me. This game is one of the most torturous, maddening, mind-eradicating experiences I've ever played; easily the best game ever.
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  2. Mixed: 1 out of 100
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  1. Playstation Official Magazine Australia
    May 26, 2015
    90
    Visually striking, nerve-shredding and a fascinating streamlining of the Souls formula. Bloodborne is an exclusive jewel in the PS4 crown and you need to own it. [June 2015, p71]
  2. Games Master UK
    May 24, 2015
    90
    What a world. What a combat system. What a game. You don't want to miss this. [June 2015, p.56]
  3. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    May 20, 2015
    90
    It offers unparalleled player agency when dealing with From's wonderful third-person combat. [May 2015, p.79]
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