Bloodborne

 PlayStation 4
  • Publisher: SCEA
  • Release Date: Mar 24, 2015
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  1. undone1
    Mar 31, 2015
    9
    This game is not a 10. It's extraordinary and exquisite and a huge cut above your average game but it isn't a better souls game. It's much on par with DS2. Long load times and frame rate drops along with an easier NG than most souls series games (Although an extremely difficult NG+) it boasts a wide array of enemies and is really good but it falls short of DS1.

    As with many Souls games    This game is not a 10. It's extraordinary and exquisite and a huge cut above your average game but it isn't a better souls game. It's much on par with DS2. Long load times and frame rate drops along with an easier NG than most souls series games (Although an extremely difficult NG+) it boasts a wide array of enemies and is really good but it falls short of DS1.

    As with many Souls games this is yet another flawed masterpiece.    … Expand
  2. sanex
    Mar 24, 2015
    10
    Best current-gen console game. Thats all. GOTY candidate. Nice graphic, brilliant gameplay, amazing design and incredible sound. Choose betwene xbone and ps4? Bloodborne only on ps4, lol!
  3. bryanking
    Mar 24, 2015
    10
    This is my first souls type game and I have to say that it is fantastic. The City is so incredible, it's ;like you can almost smell the smells and feel the cold, damp stones around you. Every step forward is a step into your fears and the game is a journey that one cannot help but feel helps you grow as a gamer and as a digital warrior. The game is unique in that it's an action game thatThis is my first souls type game and I have to say that it is fantastic. The City is so incredible, it's ;like you can almost smell the smells and feel the cold, damp stones around you. Every step forward is a step into your fears and the game is a journey that one cannot help but feel helps you grow as a gamer and as a digital warrior. The game is unique in that it's an action game that requires you to think and adapt quickly, rather than just being difficult for the sake of it. In short, it is fantastic.… Expand
  4. aquiles1990
    Mar 24, 2015
    10
    One of the best games of this generation .If you thinks videogames are no more whay they used to be . Well guess what . blood
    Borne will remind you why play videogames is not for everyone

    The gameplay . Bosses . Sound and direction is superb. They need to fix a little bit frame rate and loading screen and it will be a masterpiece
  5. spartanmad
    Mar 24, 2015
    10
    HAHAHAH I had a friend lets name him "Bayonetta" for now, this "Bayonetta" guy used to **** on PS4 every **** day since the console came out, when the Order 1886 crashed he spent the whole month trolling over the internet to celebrate, but deep within his mind he knew he couldnt keep doing it for long, because soon after the PS4 would rise, and it did. Oh boy it did!

    I already know why    HAHAHAH I had a friend lets name him "Bayonetta" for now, this "Bayonetta" guy used to **** on PS4 every **** day since the console came out, when the Order 1886 crashed he spent the whole month trolling over the internet to celebrate, but deep within his mind he knew he couldnt keep doing it for long, because soon after the PS4 would rise, and it did. Oh boy it did!

    I already know why Sony decided to delay Uncharted 4, and that's because only one game can be GOTY.

    Trust me on this guys, my Bayonetta friend suddenly dissapearance is related to the quality of this game, I wouldnt be surprised if he already commit suicide. I've spent the whole day playing this and IT SURPASSES DEMON SOULSS!! harder than demon souls, and with more content, better dialogues, better story, better atmosphere, better soundtrack, better boss fights, there are some bosses that you will never forget in your life.

    You-Got-To-Buy-This-Game.    … Expand
  6. cheramia
    Mar 24, 2015
    10
    Absolutely perfect game by From Software!!! Soundtrack, scenery everything is perfect! If you like Souls games and you have PS4, then of course you must buy this game!
  7. MickeyTheGamer
    Mar 24, 2015
    10
    9.5/10
    Easily the best game this generation a lot of the user reviews that are negative are obviously trolls I mean some guy put 'another game that is nothing but cutscenes like the order' I am 25 hours in and probably had an hour or so cutscenes the easiest and best way to review is in pro's/con's form so here you go.
    Pros -Brilliant world in which you will get totally immersed    9.5/10
    Easily the best game this generation a lot of the user reviews that are negative are obviously trolls I mean some guy put 'another game that is nothing but cutscenes like the order' I am 25 hours in and probably had an hour or so cutscenes the easiest and best way to review is in pro's/con's form so here you go.

    Pros
    -Brilliant world in which you will get totally immersed either playing the game as you do killing or roaming around exploring.
    -Gripping story
    -Fun gameplay
    -Easier controls to master compared to the Soul's game
    -Combat is a lot better and more fluid.
    -Very challenging.
    -Excellent value for money.

    Cons.
    -Load times after dying.
    -When you look at the likes of Killzone,inFamous and Order visually it's not the best. (but don't forget the game is HUGE to make a game like this look like the order it would take 9 or 10 years.

    As an avid gamer with both and X1 and PS4 I have to say this is easily the best exclusive out there (as much as i loved Sunset Overdrive) and a real System Seller.

    BUY NOWWWW    … Expand
  8. derrwin
    Mar 24, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Fantastic! The better exclusive game of the next-gen consoles. Nice graphics, nice mechanics and awesome atmosphere. The better game of the better console.
    This is the best game of From Software so far. Great music and scenery! From top to bottom, combat in Bloodborne feels designed to break the habits of old Souls players.The pace of combat has dramatically, and depending on how you've played these games in the past, you might be in for a rude awakening    … Expand
  9. absurdsaga
    Mar 24, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is amazing. Every from software fans dreams. Goty all the way. Dont listen to trolls. I would have given it 9, but cause the trolls it's a 10.

    Play this game, this is one of the best.

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  10. bloodbornefever
    Mar 24, 2015
    10
    Best game Ever. On PS4 only.
    Better than Dark Souls. A fantastic experience.
    Level Design is unbelievable.
    Gameplay is so far better than Dark souls, more action.
    Thanks Sony, Thanks From Software for this masterpiece.
  11. lateraluis
    Mar 24, 2015
    10
    Already died 20 times and 5 of them with the first boss; cursing at him for all the health i loos when I try to to change blood for silver bullets and fail to recover that blood. Loving this game.
  12. Headcrusher
    Jun 2, 2015
    5
    I'm updating my review which originally gave this game a 10 - the game itself is pretty good however if you enjoy the co-op and pvp aspects of the souls games you will likely be disappointed by the constant network dropouts and "cannot connect to network" and "lost network connection" warnings - every time this happens you will be booted back to the opening title sequence and have to tryI'm updating my review which originally gave this game a 10 - the game itself is pretty good however if you enjoy the co-op and pvp aspects of the souls games you will likely be disappointed by the constant network dropouts and "cannot connect to network" and "lost network connection" warnings - every time this happens you will be booted back to the opening title sequence and have to try again. Even though souls games tend to be crowded years after their release - this game is quickly dying out because of this problem. The frustration should come from the difficulty of the game not the crappy network scheme. These days many companies either don't do enough beta testing or release games before they're fully operational - it's sad. If you want to play offline you'll be fine.… Expand
  13. Thegodfatherson
    Mar 30, 2015
    10
    BloodBorne is the game that makes the Playstation 4, a must buy. It's painstakingly brutal, unforgiving and time consuming. This is if Dark Souls was combined with Dragon Age with Vampires and creative ways to kill them. When BloodBorne was announced at E3, I was amazed at how From Software and Hidetaka Miyazaki pulled off such detail and clarity in this PS4 exclusive. The game runs at aBloodBorne is the game that makes the Playstation 4, a must buy. It's painstakingly brutal, unforgiving and time consuming. This is if Dark Souls was combined with Dragon Age with Vampires and creative ways to kill them. When BloodBorne was announced at E3, I was amazed at how From Software and Hidetaka Miyazaki pulled off such detail and clarity in this PS4 exclusive. The game runs at a smooth 60 frames per second, and pulls a glazed graphic detail than any other PlayStation exculsive. Not only that, there is a LOT of dying. Players will be raged at how much BloodBorne requires skill and precision to defeat bosses and complete puzzles. Miyazaki's masterful description of his masterful direction shows off in BloodBorne. The Hunter you play as is as mysterious as is the gothic city of Y'harnam. With brilliant voice acting from Allan Courdner as Old Hunter Gehrman, and a looting system that is even better than the one in Borderlands 2. BloodBorne is a game to die for, it easily tops PS4's best exculsive, The Last Of Us Remastered and gives a hearty amount of fun, rage and silence. Buy it, it seriously is the best game on the console. #GoGetAPS4ForBloodborne… Expand
  14. bloo120
    Mar 24, 2015
    10
    This game is amazing and since we havent gotten such a good game in a long time i will definitely support it. Bloodborne is a must play for every ps4 user who likes to challenge himself. Every single penny you invested in buying this game is worth it, at least for me. The only things that kind of bother me is that the character still ripostes with his fist and the other thing is that youThis game is amazing and since we havent gotten such a good game in a long time i will definitely support it. Bloodborne is a must play for every ps4 user who likes to challenge himself. Every single penny you invested in buying this game is worth it, at least for me. The only things that kind of bother me is that the character still ripostes with his fist and the other thing is that you cant respec (I didnt find anything about that, this could be my fault though, there may be respec but I still dont know of it and neither does the internet as of now). These things arent gamebreaking and for some these are nitpicks and as I said i really want to support good games. Thats why I am giving Bloodborne a 10/10.… Expand
  15. Cantthink
    Mar 27, 2015
    10
    I am giving this game a 10 not only to try and negate the 166 negative 0 scores from haters, but also because holy **** this game deserves a 10. Incredible graphics, smooth gameplay, keeps you on edge the whole time, completely unforgiving gameplay that pretty much says **** you if you die, get better". Honestly I dont really have a single complaint about this game other than I wish II am giving this game a 10 not only to try and negate the 166 negative 0 scores from haters, but also because holy **** this game deserves a 10. Incredible graphics, smooth gameplay, keeps you on edge the whole time, completely unforgiving gameplay that pretty much says **** you if you die, get better". Honestly I dont really have a single complaint about this game other than I wish I could play this game again for the first time. I know the loading times are slow for most people, but if you are like me and own a different HDD with a faster RPM or just an SSD than you will load very quick...takes me about 20 seconds max and FS already said they are working on a patch.

    You cant buy this game if you are a casual gamer, you wont enjoy it and will most likely never make it past the first boss...but if you are someone whos down playing one of the hardest but most satisfying video games ever made? Look no further than Bloodborne on PS4. Greatness awaits. Your turn, Xbox.    … Expand
  16. mr_blonde75
    Mar 24, 2015
    10
    This game is amazing, great atmosphere and mechanics. Haven't had this much fun with an rpg since Oblivion. The high difficulty is very noticeable right from the start, this game is brutal and it won't hold back. The sense of accomplishment is greater than anything i've played since the souls series.
  17. thanasis987
    Mar 24, 2015
    10
    This game has amazing graphics,it is a beautiful game,coming by From Software.This game has new weapons,new town,called the ancient Yharnam town and the gameplay and the mechanics of this game are extremely amazing.It is the best exclusive ps4 game.Congratulation to From Software for their amazing job.
  18. GiseongSong
    Mar 24, 2015
    10
    First of all, I love and respect Miyajaki Hidetaka the director of BloodBorne and Souls Seriese! and I thanks to all of developers at FROM SOFTWARE.

    I think this game(not only BloodBorne, but also Souls series) is the best game i have ever played, because this is not a game to make strong a character but a game to make strong the player. VERY HARD GAME, SO VERY WORTH PLAYING in these    First of all, I love and respect Miyajaki Hidetaka the director of BloodBorne and Souls Seriese! and I thanks to all of developers at FROM SOFTWARE.

    I think this game(not only BloodBorne, but also Souls series) is the best game i have ever played, because this is not a game to make strong a character but a game to make strong the player.
    VERY HARD GAME, SO VERY WORTH PLAYING in these days.
    If there is anyone who want to feel a victory, then must play this and Souls series.    … Expand
  19. JonnyBigBoss
    Mar 26, 2015
    8
    I beat the game in 32 hours. There were a lot of highs and lows throughout the journey. In a nutshell, I loved the setting, fluidity of combat, enemy design, and a couple mechanics such as Insight and Regain. Though, I found the lack of RPG elements that the Souls games had to be disappointing. I also found several bosses too easy, and the game lacking the fun factor I was looking for.I beat the game in 32 hours. There were a lot of highs and lows throughout the journey. In a nutshell, I loved the setting, fluidity of combat, enemy design, and a couple mechanics such as Insight and Regain. Though, I found the lack of RPG elements that the Souls games had to be disappointing. I also found several bosses too easy, and the game lacking the fun factor I was looking for.

    This is definitely a game specifically designed for those seeking a challenge, and ultimately that is what determines whether or not you'll get a lot out of Bloodborne.    … Expand
  20. Markolius
    Apr 2, 2015
    10
    *Incredibly immersive artwork, music, sound, setting, character designs, and graphic animations.
    *Consistently beautiful and disturbing environments and enemies to look at.
    *Spot-on precise controls. Challenging varied combat. Addictive gameplay built on a gambling foundation of double-or-nothing risk/reward. Frustrating and rewarding. *I love that there isn't a difficulty setting    *Incredibly immersive artwork, music, sound, setting, character designs, and graphic animations.
    *Consistently beautiful and disturbing environments and enemies to look at.
    *Spot-on precise controls. Challenging varied combat. Addictive gameplay built on a gambling foundation of double-or-nothing risk/reward. Frustrating and rewarding.
    *I love that there isn't a difficulty setting (makes it feel like the challenge is universal as intended),
    *I like the choices in weaponry (most of the inventory management comes from planning your attire, runes, and items toward your next challenge),
    *I love that there is no blocking (you are the hunter, the aggressor, and it's that rapid dodging/striking plus mixing up items in the heat of the moment without save or pause that makes Bloodborne so unique and so thrilling).
    *You should already know that this not a huge open dialogue driven RPG like dragon age. This game is all about combat (risk/reward, the experience of learning, fast paced and frantic, and the exploration therein)
    *There are occasional frame rate drops and minor glitches but the load times are now much improved to take usually less than 30 seconds.
    *Story and lore are all painted into the aesthetics- make of it what you will- this is a game to be played for the joy of learning: the experience of learning from your mistakes, planning, and executing in the moment to the thrill of success.
    *Bloodborne is an excellent game.    … Expand
  21. williamsrob
    Mar 24, 2015
    10
    This is my review coming from someone who didn't play Dark Soul I & II. This game is hard, hard, hard... but i like it. This is one of the few games I have ever played where you can't just breeze through the story with no difficulty. This game is very challenging but enjoyable. The graphics are beautiful, soundtrack is great, and the whole theme of the game is amazing. I have played theThis is my review coming from someone who didn't play Dark Soul I & II. This game is hard, hard, hard... but i like it. This is one of the few games I have ever played where you can't just breeze through the story with no difficulty. This game is very challenging but enjoyable. The graphics are beautiful, soundtrack is great, and the whole theme of the game is amazing. I have played the game for five hours now, and it seems I just barely completed a tiny tiny portion of the game. This is a MUST buy exclusive, the hype is real, the Metacritic scores don't lie.

    here is the bloddborne amazon link : http://amzn.to/19jE4br    … Expand
  22. PennyDMC
    Mar 26, 2015
    10
    Is it hard? Yes, it is. But it is fair, too. It is very well balanced - you just have to take the time to discover its mechanics. That is one thing this game is about: Taking time. You see this motive even in the story, it seems like an timeless and endless dream. ...and in spite of this the action itself is very fast and wild. A perfect contrast!
    The game is unforgiving. I died a lot,    Is it hard? Yes, it is. But it is fair, too. It is very well balanced - you just have to take the time to discover its mechanics. That is one thing this game is about: Taking time. You see this motive even in the story, it seems like an timeless and endless dream. ...and in spite of this the action itself is very fast and wild. A perfect contrast!
    The game is unforgiving. I died a lot, but I learned from every death.
    There are not many games that have to be explored step by step so carefully. But step by step you master the games secrets. Every little success feels like a great victory - there is more adrenalin and satisfaction in this game than in most games of the last years.
    A brilliant Gothic setting, marvelous atmosphere, very good graphics und sound.
    The only small flaw I saw: There are a few (a very few) camera problems. Sometimes (seldom) the camera rotates into a box or behind a wall. But than again: you can correct it in a blink of an eye manually. So I give a 10 because there is no 9.8...
    Thank you, From Software, for this masterpiece!    … Expand
  23. chimnino
    Mar 28, 2015
    10
    First of all, I've played Demon's Souls and Dark Souls. Both with platinum trophies. Just to make clear that I am a fan of Demon's Souls and Dark Souls (yes, I am leaving out DS2 on purpose) and had an opinion before going in this game.

    The game is hard. It is like the first 2 Souls games on the PS3. Just a tiny bit harder in my opinion. I don't know if it has anything to do with the    First of all, I've played Demon's Souls and Dark Souls. Both with platinum trophies. Just to make clear that I am a fan of Demon's Souls and Dark Souls (yes, I am leaving out DS2 on purpose) and had an opinion before going in this game.

    The game is hard. It is like the first 2 Souls games on the PS3. Just a tiny bit harder in my opinion. I don't know if it has anything to do with the lack of a shield, or just the enemies. I am glad they simplyfied the STATS. I thought Demon's Souls had the best set of STATS compared to the Dark Souls games. The STAT list became too big. Now with Bloodborne the STAT list is nice and compact. Not very difficult and the R3 button for INFO on the STATS. What they do and upgrade. The look of the game is something different from the Souls serie. Where I loved the Demon's Souls look, with the brownish/dark colors, Dark Souls was a bit too colorful and bright for my liking. I am glad that Bloodborne brought back the dark look. No more green fields of grass with tomb stones like Dark Souls had. No crystal cave with all the light and bright colors. Just this dark color pallette. Love it. It just breaths atmosphere. The soundtrack also adds a lot to this atmosphere. Fits perfectly.
    What I also love, is that they brought back the hub/nexus play style. Like we had in Demon's Souls. 1 central hub/nexus where you can spawn to any lantarn you've activated. It gives you a better overview of the world and makes it easier to remember where what is. In Dark Souls I was constantly lost or spawning at the wrong place. Just to buy something. No more in Bloodborne! 1 central place where you can level, fortify and upgrade your weapons, store items, buy or sell stuff. Makes it a lot more practical compared to Dark Souls where I felt it was a bit spread out.
    1 issue that I have, there are some framedrops noticable in Old Yharnam. Don't know if this will occure anywhere else. Think it has to do with the drawdistance and the amount of floors/enemies. It is only at the beginning of the spawnpoint. So no biggy when you are on the move and making your first kill from this spawnpoint. It's just because you respawn several times (Yes, you WILL die) you will notice this over and over and over. Which brings me to the next point: loading after death. I am no programmer, but why is it taking soooo long? You would think that with an 8GB RAM system, the game could keep things like the enviroment in it's memory and just reset boxes/crates/enemies to their original spawnpoint? I dunno. I am no expert but I think it is ridiculous to wait almost a full minute to respawn after you are dead.

    NEWCOMMERS: It looks very good, not great. But breaths atmosphere. Framerate is smooth, except for 1 instance I noticed. Music is superb. Difficulty is HARD. Very hard. Don't go jumping in this, thinking this is God of War. No. This is in every sense, a Souls game. You die? Great! You lose EVERY SINGLE Blood Echoes (currency to buy anything and to level up). You can recollect them at the point where you died. 1 problem; while you respawned, so did every enemy that is not a boss. This can be frustrating, but it is NOT unfair. You die most of the times by not thinking, going in underpowered, or just rushing, thinking you can get past enemies and get yourself caught in an ambush.
    - Just use your head.
    - Watch the enemy.
    - Take your time.
    - Use your Blood Echoes in the hub at every oportunity possible. Even consider backtracking to a lantarn just to USE your Blood Echoes so you can't lose them.

    Do this and you will get through this game. Yes it is hard, but you will scream out loud when you finally beat that f-ing monster and no other game gives you that feeling of accomplishment. It feels so rewarding.

    SOULS PLAYERS: Just an instant buy. Don't think. Just buy.    … Expand
  24. ArcBlades
    Apr 1, 2015
    10
    Best exclusive game out there, you got to try this game, you can't miss it. This be the game you should buy on the ps4. This is a fantastic beautiful, awesome, and the best game to play. A must play game.
  25. jakeman25
    May 19, 2015
    9
    Bloodborne is an excellent game, hard but fair at the same time. It was slightly disappointing that I had finished the game so quick though. I wish there had been more to the game. Hopefully we will get an expansion like Artorias of the abyss down the road. Graphics/Art design are some of the best on the PS4, and the combat is more fluid than demon's/dark souls. Overall this is a highlyBloodborne is an excellent game, hard but fair at the same time. It was slightly disappointing that I had finished the game so quick though. I wish there had been more to the game. Hopefully we will get an expansion like Artorias of the abyss down the road. Graphics/Art design are some of the best on the PS4, and the combat is more fluid than demon's/dark souls. Overall this is a highly recommended game that every ps4 owner should try!… Expand
  26. ssowl92
    May 23, 2015
    10
    All I can say is wow. The game looks and plays beautifully. The difficulty at first is a little overwhelming, but with patience and practice you become a killing machine. Played many hours of this and got the Platinum trophy. My only gripe about the game is the spotty co-op but when it is working it is extremely satisfying.
  27. Fedismo14
    Apr 7, 2015
    10
    Sin duda alguna, este es el primer juego de la nueva genereción que se ha ganado mis respetos. Un fabuloso diseño de nivel, escenarios impactantes y preciosos como Yharnam central, una banda sonora que esta bien encajada, una nueva mecanica jugable tipo hack and slash que no tenian sus predecesores espirituales (Saga Souls) que es demasiado adictiva, el añadimiento de mazmorras que seSin duda alguna, este es el primer juego de la nueva genereción que se ha ganado mis respetos. Un fabuloso diseño de nivel, escenarios impactantes y preciosos como Yharnam central, una banda sonora que esta bien encajada, una nueva mecanica jugable tipo hack and slash que no tenian sus predecesores espirituales (Saga Souls) que es demasiado adictiva, el añadimiento de mazmorras que se generan aleatoriamente y muchas cosas mas hacen de este juego una obra maestra.… Expand
  28. Gatchaman49
    Apr 13, 2015
    10
    Greatest Game Ever Made. Played all the souls games. Loved em. Now Bloodborne is the love of my life. This game is the only reason to get a PS4. At least it was mine.
  29. Austyn_rk
    Jun 8, 2015
    10
    This game is absolutely amazing. I will say, if you were not a fan of Dark Souls or Demon Souls, then this game is probably not for you. Very challenging and rewarding game play. The Co-Op system is a nice addition as well. A must pick up for anyone that likes souls style games.
  30. ford0075
    Jul 16, 2015
    10
    30 years of gaming and I've never encountered such a captivating, adrenaline-inducing experience. If you are considering Bloodborne, stop considering and start playing. You will be on the edge of your seat as you explore each new area where the moon light reflects off the blood-stained Victorian architecture in just such a way to completely immerse you in the environment. Your heart will30 years of gaming and I've never encountered such a captivating, adrenaline-inducing experience. If you are considering Bloodborne, stop considering and start playing. You will be on the edge of your seat as you explore each new area where the moon light reflects off the blood-stained Victorian architecture in just such a way to completely immerse you in the environment. Your heart will race throughout each boss fight leaving you with an indescribable feeling of accomplishment when you prevail. Bloodborne's unique approach to story-telling will captivate you and make you think the way no other game can.

    Fair warning though, Bloodborne takes a sink or swim approach. You will wake up in the city of Yarnham and be left to you devices to start. The story unfolds through exploration instead of forcing you to watch cut-scenes. You will be killed several times before you will become adept enough at the fast-paced combat to move forward. Those that swim make it to the first boss, see the story start to unfold, and set out on an amazing adventure. Those that sink give up, write a negative review, and miss out on the best game of the generation.

    If you want your hand held, win fights by leveling up instead of improving, be force-fed a story through tedious cut-scenes, and explore a generic world on a horse that's more difficult to steer than a Formula One racecar then check out TW3.    … Expand
  31. zMiiKe912
    Oct 4, 2015
    10
    Combat system is fantastic, the weapons are balanced, the difficulty is balanced, the graphics is beautiful and the Lore is perfect. The best Souls ever and, the BEST GAME EVER.
  32. jeanfff
    Mar 24, 2015
    10
    This game is a masterpiece! Hard as Bloody hell! If you don't like a really hard challenge ...get away from it! But if you assume the risk...bring it on!
  33. Venatorem
    Mar 24, 2015
    10
    This game feels and plays like a From Software game should. However, the combat is so much more fluid and responsive compared with previous Souls games. Every boss fight instills a sense of dread and fear in the player. Enemies are brutal and unforgiving. I think I may have died more times playing Bloodborne in one night than I have in all of Demon's Souls, Dark Souls, and Dark Souls 2This game feels and plays like a From Software game should. However, the combat is so much more fluid and responsive compared with previous Souls games. Every boss fight instills a sense of dread and fear in the player. Enemies are brutal and unforgiving. I think I may have died more times playing Bloodborne in one night than I have in all of Demon's Souls, Dark Souls, and Dark Souls 2 combined. There's no greater sense of achievement than wrecking a tough as nails boss with only a tiny sliver of health remaining. Expect to take some time to learn the new gameplay mechanics. The tutorial is limited to messages in the game's main hub area similar to Demon's Souls. Everything you need to know can be found in game with a good sense of exploration and a little bit of critical thinking. This is by no means a casual game. You'll definitely need to utilize every bit of your smarts, reflexes, and persistence in order to make it through this game. Bloodborne is truly a work of art in every form. Now get out there and kill some beasts. You know, it's just what hunters do.… Expand
  34. Doozie
    Mar 24, 2015
    9
    I've only played a few hours but so far it's blatantly obvious that this is a very high quality game. The sounds are creepy, the enemies are very creepy, and the atmosphere blows any other "survival horror" game out of the water. If you enjoyed any of the demons' Souls/Dark Souls games then you owe yourself a favor in picking this one up!

    Combat is a blast and the rest of the guy just    I've only played a few hours but so far it's blatantly obvious that this is a very high quality game. The sounds are creepy, the enemies are very creepy, and the atmosphere blows any other "survival horror" game out of the water. If you enjoyed any of the demons' Souls/Dark Souls games then you owe yourself a favor in picking this one up!

    Combat is a blast and the rest of the guy just ties it all together nicely, now on to some creepy Co-op!    … Expand
  35. Coronado1984
    Mar 24, 2015
    8
    Always was afraid to try hard games like Dark Souls and such. But with Bloodborne I found myself suck in to the world. It is hard, but it does give you a chance with its fast attack mechanics in all. Gave it a 8 and not a 9 because of some minor glitches, think they should of gone more in depth with the origins and story but overall great game.
  36. drdreh
    Mar 24, 2015
    10
    The best generation game! I am very angry about dying in the game! Game difficult and engaging! I'm loving it all! Great gameplay! Best PS4 game ever!!!
  37. DreamcasterX
    Mar 28, 2015
    10
    This game will go down in history as a masterpiece of atmosphere, music, & gameplay. It doesn't hold your hand or coddle you. If you're looking for an easy game or think you can play this game like Devil May Cry or Bayonetta be prepared to have your as handed to you & just when you get cocky & try to be sloppy with combat on a weaker enemy the game will punish you for it. Always be onThis game will go down in history as a masterpiece of atmosphere, music, & gameplay. It doesn't hold your hand or coddle you. If you're looking for an easy game or think you can play this game like Devil May Cry or Bayonetta be prepared to have your as handed to you & just when you get cocky & try to be sloppy with combat on a weaker enemy the game will punish you for it. Always be on your toes & never give them a chance to strike. It is relentless in it's atmosphere of foreboding towns , cemeteries, & forests and the feeling of isolation hasn't been felt since a Metroid game for myself but Yarnham is darker & more forbidding than any planet I've traversed with Samus.… Expand
  38. FrailSwan
    Mar 24, 2015
    9
    This was the first Souls game that I have ever touched and wasn't sure what to expect. It's without a doubt the hardest game I have ever played, and all those who have said such of the series were proven right within the FIRST MINUTE of the game. The game looks awesome, the sound is fantastic, and the gameplay/mechanics is/are smooth. I would definitely recommend it if you were on theThis was the first Souls game that I have ever touched and wasn't sure what to expect. It's without a doubt the hardest game I have ever played, and all those who have said such of the series were proven right within the FIRST MINUTE of the game. The game looks awesome, the sound is fantastic, and the gameplay/mechanics is/are smooth. I would definitely recommend it if you were on the fence. I personally was convinced I wouldn't get it , but I'm glad I ended up giving in. It's a great game. Hopefully this helps some others in deciding what to do!… Expand
  39. The_Penultimate
    Mar 26, 2015
    10
    When I first saw this game revealed at E3 I was disappointed with Sony. What was shown looked very much like a souls game in a different setting but at the time it seemed like a lazy attempt at monopolizing the on the rising hype of the souls game.

    Have you ever have come across something in your life that you have seen once but knew instantly it was genuine? This is one of those games.    When I first saw this game revealed at E3 I was disappointed with Sony. What was shown looked very much like a souls game in a different setting but at the time it seemed like a lazy attempt at monopolizing the on the rising hype of the souls game.

    Have you ever have come across something in your life that you have seen once but knew instantly it was genuine? This is one of those games. Have played all 3 souls game and like most I didn't care for the latest. The more I saw of this game the more surprised I started getting until i had the chance to try it out. If you are familiar with the series then you will notice the intricate changes in the system and the game and in some ways it takes a few things away but offer so much much more. There is a reason everyone is keeping some of things they saw vague as they too understand how amazingly well this game was crafted. I didn't expect it... not by a mile. This isn't something you might realize you like until you try it.

    That being said, there is no way that one game can satisfy everybody's needs. So don't be stupid and get carried away by someone elses enthusiasm, do your research.. play the others and see if you got a taste for it, because it sure as hell isn't for everyone. Punishing Challenging is the best word to associate these games with and as such if you are looking to relax this might not be for you. Don't be a sheep and pay for something you eventually know is not for you and in turn blame the game.    … Expand
  40. tummasa
    Mar 27, 2015
    10
    This game has the most detailed environments ever created in a video game. My favourite Souls game so far, yes it surpasses even Dark Souls 1 in terms of world design and gameplay. Thank you based Miyazaki.
  41. fasakasa
    Mar 28, 2015
    10
    I didn't play any Souls game and actually i don't like this type of games but this game is perfect. Don't be afraid , give it a shot . You will like it.
  42. draco82
    Mar 24, 2015
    10
    c est bien le digne héritier des souls, rien a dire je m'éclate comme un malade juste en attente du patch pour les chargement et ça sera parfait :)
  43. ihh
    Mar 24, 2015
    10
    Best game on current gen systems so far. From software in partnership with Sony Japan Studios have once again delivered a great experience like never seen since Demon´s Souls.
  44. Atermi
    Mar 26, 2015
    10
    FROM succeeds in making the Souls spiritual successor, while providing an almost totally different experience.
    PROS:
    + Gameplay changed. Now everything is faster; forget about heavy armor and slow DS approach. + Level design. Amazing city street labyrinths. + Enemy design. Everything about enemies changed. + Series development: Now we have 4 games, all very similar and yet very    FROM succeeds in making the Souls spiritual successor, while providing an almost totally different experience.
    PROS:
    + Gameplay changed. Now everything is faster; forget about heavy armor and slow DS approach.
    + Level design. Amazing city street labyrinths.
    + Enemy design. Everything about enemies changed.
    + Series development: Now we have 4 games, all very similar and yet very different.
    + Sound & Music: Simply astonishing, as always.

    CONS:
    - Visuals. The graphics is very dated :(

    All in all, a glorious sequel and a fantastic new entrance to series which are destined to be a RELIGIOUS CULT.    … Expand
  45. Gladvicci
    Mar 26, 2015
    10
    This game surpassed any of the expectations I had early on. I felt with all the new game mechanics being implemented it would fall short; but it did exactly the opposite. I was immediately immersed in the game upon my first steps into Yharnam. The graphics are well polished and it looks nice. I was surprised by this the most at first glance. I realize the graphics aren't perfect but for aThis game surpassed any of the expectations I had early on. I felt with all the new game mechanics being implemented it would fall short; but it did exactly the opposite. I was immediately immersed in the game upon my first steps into Yharnam. The graphics are well polished and it looks nice. I was surprised by this the most at first glance. I realize the graphics aren't perfect but for a game like this, it doesn't matter. I loved Demon's Souls, Dark Souls, and Dark Souls 2 and kept up-to-date with all news surrounding those titles, but with Bloodborne it was the opposite. For some reason, I was not as in love with the whole Bloodborne deal up until now. The point is, I didn't have much hype for this game. When I first popped the disc in I was nowhere near as excited as I was with the other souls titles. With no hype for the game I tied to grade it as harsh as possible and yet, here I am, giving it a 10. This game was definitely worth the buy and like I said, it surpassed all expectations.… Expand
  46. hoppypoppy1
    Mar 24, 2015
    10
    This game is absolutely perfect! I never played Dark Souls so it was difficult at first to not have an objective and not know what to do. But I quickly got the hang of it and had a blast. There's new locations all over the place and game play is so fun. Great game! Would recommend to anyone!
  47. tonycap
    Mar 26, 2015
    10
    Having never played previous souls games at all I came in as a newcomer and expected to be punished. Indeed I was dying in style over and over again. At least I'm am offered more then 3 lives to continue. I'm playing it slow and really learning all the mechanics as one should. I feel if i were in a rush to finish the game I would have been extremely frustrated no doubt. This game isHaving never played previous souls games at all I came in as a newcomer and expected to be punished. Indeed I was dying in style over and over again. At least I'm am offered more then 3 lives to continue. I'm playing it slow and really learning all the mechanics as one should. I feel if i were in a rush to finish the game I would have been extremely frustrated no doubt. This game is fantastic if your into old school rewards system. It has brought me back to the early days of gaming on commodore 64 and Colecovison when games were brutally honest and rewarded skillful playing. It's the best game for me on the nextgen (consoles) not PC.… Expand
  48. SeanGamerDays
    Apr 13, 2015
    10
    It's the most Hardcore RPG that I've ever play. Although it was really challenging & a lot of death. It was epic like any other real time Harcore gaming.

    Boss battle sometime can be really hard!
  49. Rundusol
    Mar 27, 2015
    8
    Bloodeborne is a great game. There is no argument or denying that, it is truly a special masterpiece on the PS4 and one worthy of anyone buying. However. I have returned my copy for a full refund and let me explain why. This is a game for GAMERS and not people like me - someone who is a casual gamer. The environment is simply astounding, from the sound effects to the lighting and theBloodeborne is a great game. There is no argument or denying that, it is truly a special masterpiece on the PS4 and one worthy of anyone buying. However. I have returned my copy for a full refund and let me explain why. This is a game for GAMERS and not people like me - someone who is a casual gamer. The environment is simply astounding, from the sound effects to the lighting and the built out environments, it really creates something special. This is a game you need 5.1 surround sound for - so you can listen to where your enemies are if you are unable to see them.

    At first glance this is an unforgiving game, but once you figure out how to dodge, attack and read your enemies - you can start to get a rhythm going. Don't be sad when you die - it is an opportunity for you to go back and figure out how best to attack the enemy(s) who just killed you. I really like that there is pretty much zero guidance on where to go or what to do, you have to take every blind corner with caution and actually THINK about what to do not just blindly shoot or flail around.

    The only negatives I found were when in online mode I would experience noticeable lag or frame rate drops (I have 100mbps download). Even in offline mode I experience random frame rate dips that really impacted the fluidity of the game. The loading times are a bit long as well, but not as bad as others make it out to be.

    This is truly a great game and worthy of anyone's collection, but it is really for someone who can devote hours on end playing it and who don't have a lot of time constraints. For me I play games only 1-2 hours a day, and unfortunately it isn't the right game for me - despite how much I loved it.    … Expand
  50. Lukestrn
    Apr 6, 2015
    10
    Bloodborne is brilliant. I never played dark souls or demon souls, so this genre was refreshingly new to me. It combines insanely good mechanics with a terrifying environment. This game can be very hard and frustrating, but makes you appreciate progression. 100+ hours can easily be spent here.
  51. gwizzzile
    May 4, 2015
    7
    Bloodbourne is not a bad game, it just had big shoes to fill. The Focus was meant to be more on face paced combat than the rpg elements, but when trimming the game down it lost some of what made dark souls great. The great thing about a souls game was that if you rushed into an area with little to no preparation then yo would get destroyed, but if you took the time to upgrade the correctBloodbourne is not a bad game, it just had big shoes to fill. The Focus was meant to be more on face paced combat than the rpg elements, but when trimming the game down it lost some of what made dark souls great. The great thing about a souls game was that if you rushed into an area with little to no preparation then yo would get destroyed, but if you took the time to upgrade the correct weapons and armor, the game was much more manageable. This element is lost a little in Bloodbourne. All the souls games are difficult and bloodbourne is no exception. It does do something wrong though. Think about the most fun you have had playing a difficult game.flappy bird on your phone, or super hexagon. What made those games fun was the fact that it was difficult, but as soon as you failed, you started with a clean slate quickly so you didn't have to dwell on your failures. Dark souls struck a good balance of punishment and ease of death. Bloodbourne not so much. I found myself dying on a boss battle, and instead of thinking of what I would do differently next time, all I did was groan because I would have to farm more bullets and bloodvials before the next encounter. And I would have to plenty of time to contemplate this on the atrociously long loading screens that are inexcusable on next gen hardware. Bloodbourne at its core is just okay, and it couldn't possibly have lived up to the hype.… Expand
  52. Cytokinesis
    Mar 24, 2015
    8
    I, personally, think this is the weakest entry into the Souls franchise simply because it changes a lot. If you are looking for change then you might like this the most. I'll only list the negatives I have as everything else is superb. Firstly, the weapons. There isn't enough diversity for me. I get the feeling I will have done every build imaginable in only ~10 runs. I just don't foreseeI, personally, think this is the weakest entry into the Souls franchise simply because it changes a lot. If you are looking for change then you might like this the most. I'll only list the negatives I have as everything else is superb. Firstly, the weapons. There isn't enough diversity for me. I get the feeling I will have done every build imaginable in only ~10 runs. I just don't foresee it having the lasting appeal of previous iterations simply because of the lack of build diversity brought on by lack of equipment/weapons. Secondly, the performance. The frame drops and load times are ridiculous. I would increase it by a whole point if all they did was halve the loading times-they are soooooo long. In a 4 hour session I was stuck staring at a blank screen with the logo on it for about an hour, not good. There were also a few points where it would drop to sub 20 fps and get really choppy. Thirdly, the environments. I just don't think there is enough variety. I am already getting sick of gothic castle. Fourth, and lastly, I'm not as big of a fan of the combat as previous games. It feels a little dumbed down (could also feel that way just because of the lack of diversity) but in making it much more aggressive I feel it dropped some of the depth it had. Other players will definitely find that improvement, but I don't much care for it. I would have preferred the more slow paced combat of previous games. Overall it is a fantastic game and a definite buy if you are a souls fan. It's a shame they will be keeping it ps4 exclusive because of the performance issues but if you can get past those you might find the best iteration of the franchise thus far. If you aren't already a souls fan you should still definitely give it a try. And for those of you who don't like souls games you probably won't like it but it may have changed enough for you to give it a shot (though I doubt it). It's almost the same game as previous iterations, just a lot more focused. That means trimming down some areas to focus on others. Whether or not you think that is worth it will depends on what you look for in a game. The atmosphere and enemy design are by far the best out of the series so far, but the RPG elements did seem to take a hit at their expense. Overall it feels a bit more like an action-horror than an action-rpg.… Expand
  53. TheBladeIsMe
    Mar 27, 2015
    10
    Its a very nice Game 10/10. Who rated Bloodborne less as 9, he dont understand this game or its to hard for him... :) Be patient and learn Bloodborne, this game gives you more fun, than you think!!!
  54. zombie9ers
    Mar 26, 2015
    10
    This is the hardest game I've ever played - but also one of the most artistically stunning games I've ever played. The gameplay, the atmosphere, the customization, the sense of not knowing what's going to be around the next corner - definitely an exciting experience. Don't miss out on this masterpiece!
  55. Aikin
    Mar 24, 2015
    10
    This game is fantastic, despite loadings very vey long, the what not strip the dynamics of the game, graphically the game looks beautiful and the gameplay is more flexible if doubt the best series of souls.
  56. Mattcha
    Mar 24, 2015
    10
    Do you see the negative review bar? Yeah that's from the salty people who DONT own a PS4, and therefore can't possibly have played this masterpiece of a game. And it truly is a masterpiece that you won't want to put down.
  57. daBroli
    Mar 26, 2015
    8
    This game is incredibly fun and challenging, anyone that gives this anything under an 8 doesn't own a ps4. The 0's are from socially awkward old men on pc or jealous children on xbox one. Too many trolls to even consider going by user reviews.
  58. bwc2011gamer
    Mar 28, 2015
    10
    I have played many of fromsofware's games and loved them all. I have played all of the dark souls titles along with demon souls, both of which I immensely enjoyed. I love the feeling of being challenged and the gratifying feeling of defeating a boss that has been giving you trouble. This game is by far my new favorite game for this gen so far. This game is not for the casual player, it isI have played many of fromsofware's games and loved them all. I have played all of the dark souls titles along with demon souls, both of which I immensely enjoyed. I love the feeling of being challenged and the gratifying feeling of defeating a boss that has been giving you trouble. This game is by far my new favorite game for this gen so far. This game is not for the casual player, it is hardcore and as such should not be judged for it, this is how the game is intended to be and its hard to see all of these negative reviews of players who dont enjoy it. The game is beautiful and the world that fromsoftware has created is extensive and fun to explore. I dont think it is fare to judge the game on its difficulty just because you do not like a difficult game. It openly admits to being a punishing game so expect it and dont cry about it. Fantastic game. Deff going to be an all time favorite.… Expand
  59. makaiookami
    Mar 28, 2015
    10
    Amazing game.

    If you think the difficulty is too hard, you may just want to level up or get Dark Souls 2 HD and come back to this game once you've gotten better. If the difficulty is too easy get your insight over 15 or even 30 and then watch how much the game changes at that point. If you don't like that magic is gone... Wait... it's actually not gone. Keep playing. This game    Amazing game.

    If you think the difficulty is too hard, you may just want to level up or get Dark Souls 2 HD and come back to this game once you've gotten better.

    If the difficulty is too easy get your insight over 15 or even 30 and then watch how much the game changes at that point.

    If you don't like that magic is gone... Wait... it's actually not gone. Keep playing.

    This game is massive, it's got a lot of going on, my biggest complaint about Dark Souls 1 was that it was too open, and I found myself getting lost because I kept getting sidetracked. This one is more narrowly focused and you can skip around a bit. I beat boss 5 4th by accident, and I can beat one that gives twice as many rewards already before beating the 4th boss, but I don't want to do that because prices go up.

    This game may not be perfect, but it's harder to give it lower than a 10. Why? Because at some point the imperfections are as much of the experience as the perfections. With the Chalice Dungeons there's lots of reward and co-op opprotunities, you can password protect your co-op games... If I was a professional reviewer maybe I'd give the game a 9.0 but that's only because the Forest and the load times are getting patched, and also to make room for the possibility of a sequel to possibly improve on the format.    … Expand
  60. Dal_ReviewedDat
    Mar 25, 2015
    10
    I've only just started playing this game, and I'm so-so impressed. Having not played the Dark Souls series, I'm new to them and have found this instantly challenging

    However - I'm rating this 10 to boost its overall rating against the idiots that come on metacritic and rate ZERO for a AAA title, most of whom have not reviewed any other games, or have evidentially a Wii and Xbox    I've only just started playing this game, and I'm so-so impressed. Having not played the Dark Souls series, I'm new to them and have found this instantly challenging

    However - I'm rating this 10 to boost its overall rating against the idiots that come on metacritic and rate ZERO for a AAA title, most of whom have not reviewed any other games, or have evidentially a Wii and Xbox (honestly check their other reviews)

    I was gutted to see Evolve so badly rated by reviewers on here giving ZERO. No game that gives you at least 40hrs game play (£1 an hour is reasonable) a zero. These idiots need looking into, or at very least people over-rating to compensate their stupidity - but ultimately this ruins reviews for everyone.

    It's a good game though, just darn hard!!    … Expand
  61. sediles
    Mar 24, 2015
    10
    Holy Molly this games is Awesome! combat system is way better than DS, level design, monster design all beautiful, amazing boss battles! this is the best PS4 games so far.
  62. stealth_sky
    Mar 26, 2015
    10
    Best game so far on 2015. Highly recommend to buy this game. It plays smooth. It has amazing graphics. This is like a "Must Play" game. You should buy this game.
  63. Timeon
    Mar 26, 2015
    10
    This game is absolutely amazing. Very challenging but amazingly rewarding. The only negative thing is the loading time at the moment, but this is going to get fixed by an update and hey.. just don't die so you don't have to reload that often. ;) Everybody that rated this 0-3 is not objective and just likes to hate on things. Maybe the game is not your type of game, but that doesn't make itThis game is absolutely amazing. Very challenging but amazingly rewarding. The only negative thing is the loading time at the moment, but this is going to get fixed by an update and hey.. just don't die so you don't have to reload that often. ;) Everybody that rated this 0-3 is not objective and just likes to hate on things. Maybe the game is not your type of game, but that doesn't make it a bad game. Like I for example don't like Minecraft but I definitely think it is a great game in it's own right. Normally I would give this title a 9.6, but this is not possible here, so it has to be a 10/10. This game was the main reason for buying my ps4 and hell I don't regret it! :) This is probably my game of the year 2015, because I can't imagine a game that would beat this in 2015. If this is not your type of game just don't play it but if you like good rpgs with focus on skill and gameplay (story not so much), this is as good as it gets!! For me on par with DemonSouls and DarkSouls (or even slightly better, time will tell) and better than DarkSouls2.… Expand
  64. Inhanzt
    Apr 2, 2015
    6
    Bloodborne can be a pretty fun game. However, I think it's the weakest of the "soul's games". My favorite things about the game are how surreal it got towards the end and how fluid trick weapons are. My least favorite part about it was that gun counters were simply not worth the risk involved; it was generally better to use iframes.

    I don't really understand all of the gushing praise    Bloodborne can be a pretty fun game. However, I think it's the weakest of the "soul's games". My favorite things about the game are how surreal it got towards the end and how fluid trick weapons are. My least favorite part about it was that gun counters were simply not worth the risk involved; it was generally better to use iframes.

    I don't really understand all of the gushing praise for this game. Bloodborne has several flaws that fans and critics are ignoring, the most egregious of which is the lack of build variety. Previous games allowed parry counters as a potential play-style. Now that and two hand are the only options. Bows, spells, miracles, pyromancy, dual wield, heavy armor, and shields are all gone, and replayability has definitely suffered.

    I look forward to all of the 10/10 reviews when Starcraft 3 removes the Protoss, Dota 3 removes items, and CS removes all rifles.    … Expand
  65. IENViEDI
    Mar 24, 2015
    10
    Bloodborne is so far the BEST game of this generation. The graphics are amazing as well as the gameplay and challenging enemies. The AI is excellent. This is such a great game with so much content like more than 45 hours of campaign, PvP and chalice dungeons. Every PS4 owner should buy Bloodborne!
  66. partner55
    Mar 24, 2015
    10
    On a deeper level, Bloodborne's audacity at shoving you into an adventure, giving you a colossal world to explore, and forcing you to earn every speck of progress is downright exhilarating. With both familiar and carefully refined mechanics, it's sure to please any Souls fan. It has its problems (namely the loading times which are said to be fixed in an upcoming patch), but none detractOn a deeper level, Bloodborne's audacity at shoving you into an adventure, giving you a colossal world to explore, and forcing you to earn every speck of progress is downright exhilarating. With both familiar and carefully refined mechanics, it's sure to please any Souls fan. It has its problems (namely the loading times which are said to be fixed in an upcoming patch), but none detract too much from the strong core experience.

    From Software achieved everything that it needed to with Bloodborne. It revitalised a series that had suffered dissapointment with Dark Souls 2, and easily stands as the best action RPG for this generation of consoles. There is absolutely no reason to miss out on this one. This is a must buy for any PS4 owner out there.    … Expand
  67. TehOne
    Mar 24, 2015
    10
    This game is very excellent. No players in head first, a veteran! And the game is well played, has to say a sense more! It's really a mixed formulation to the extent they do not feel the same species, it was all the time in a different way. Graphics, great every time you visit a new view just your opinion - which is a good thing. It's scary and the atmosphere is epic sound super.This game is very excellent. No players in head first, a veteran! And the game is well played, has to say a sense more! It's really a mixed formulation to the extent they do not feel the same species, it was all the time in a different way. Graphics, great every time you visit a new view just your opinion - which is a good thing. It's scary and the atmosphere is epic sound super. Soundtrack is rare. This game is great! 10 out 10… Expand
  68. Azlinthelich
    Apr 10, 2015
    6
    Let me start by saying I am FAR from being a casual gamer. I have played video games for 30+ years and spend 30+ hours a week gaming. I have played every genre of game created and enjoy active combat RPG's. Having said all that Bloodborne is simply not the game for me. It's not overly difficult as much as it's overly repetitive. The storyline is weak for an RPG as is the characterLet me start by saying I am FAR from being a casual gamer. I have played video games for 30+ years and spend 30+ hours a week gaming. I have played every genre of game created and enjoy active combat RPG's. Having said all that Bloodborne is simply not the game for me. It's not overly difficult as much as it's overly repetitive. The storyline is weak for an RPG as is the character development (I found no reason to care about the protagonist). I found it to be nothing more than hack, hack, die, revive then repeat. There are virtually no payoffs for defeating enemies. The visuals are great and it plays very well and I get that many people love this game and I don't discount their opinions, I simply find this game lacking for me. If you do not mind long repetitive grinds for mediocre loot then this game is great.… Expand
  69. tdebug
    Apr 14, 2015
    5
    The story is unclear and uneven so the whole game covered in some kind of mist. You will like it if you like the Demon Souls / Dark Souls series anyway, which I thought I was too, but really a bit tired now of all this "greatness and myst" developers put in those games. It seems just like a lack of a really good story, so they put whatever they got and then covered with a lot of mysteryThe story is unclear and uneven so the whole game covered in some kind of mist. You will like it if you like the Demon Souls / Dark Souls series anyway, which I thought I was too, but really a bit tired now of all this "greatness and myst" developers put in those games. It seems just like a lack of a really good story, so they put whatever they got and then covered with a lot of mystery so your imagination will do the rest, but you won't even get answers to all questions, as storytellers don't know them too.… Expand
  70. Solaire_94
    Mar 29, 2015
    10
    A game that everyone should be able to play, it's honestly magnificent and one of the greatest(if not) games of the latest years.

    Game play 10/10
    Graphics 10/10
    Music: 10/10
    Story/lore: 10/10
    Enjoyment: 10/10

    overall: 10

    Congrats all the PS4 owners
  71. kastro
    Mar 29, 2015
    8
    The game is pretty different from other souls series. The combat has become more aggressive, which I personally like. I really like parrying with the gun and the concept of healing by attacking. The England-type of atmosphere is great too. The graphics are very nice, but there are some frame rate issues here and there. The devs said they're working on a patch, but especially for AAAThe game is pretty different from other souls series. The combat has become more aggressive, which I personally like. I really like parrying with the gun and the concept of healing by attacking. The England-type of atmosphere is great too. The graphics are very nice, but there are some frame rate issues here and there. The devs said they're working on a patch, but especially for AAA exclusives, these things needs to be ironed out before release. Thats one the reasons I've lowered my score to 8. The other is the load times. But thats pretty much it. Overall, I'm like the game a lot.

    BTW, there are a lot of "0" scores, don't trust them. Simply click on their name and see their other reviews. You can see them giving other PS4 exclusives "0"s too, but giving all XBO or WiiU games "10"s. Its obvious whose bring this whole negative campaign.    … Expand
  72. Sky-Line___
    May 15, 2015
    6
    Bloodborne is beautiful, has its own genre, BUT.
    For me, the excessive difficulty covers a lack of content: only 14 weapons, 14 secondaries, the environnements are not so big and might be repetitive, there is no real scenario and the ennemies always have the same movements (farming can become really annoying after a while)
    Also, my biggest deception was the online mode: it is so so so    Bloodborne is beautiful, has its own genre, BUT.
    For me, the excessive difficulty covers a lack of content: only 14 weapons, 14 secondaries, the environnements are not so big and might be repetitive, there is no real scenario and the ennemies always have the same movements (farming can become really annoying after a while)
    Also, my biggest deception was the online mode: it is so so so bad, 5 minutes to join a friend, and make it as many Times as you die.

    Maybe i just don't like the type of this game, but i cannot understand those 9/10 scores

    So,
    LENGHT: 2.5/5
    GRAPHICS & SOUNDS: 4/5
    GAMEPLAY: 2.5/5
    CONTENT: 2.5/5    … Expand
  73. BloodyRandy
    Apr 5, 2015
    8
    This is probably the first Dark Souls type game that I stopped playing. I might have got close to the end, but I couldn't handle the rinse and repeat stuff. There were parts that felt completely cut and paste from Dark Souls. The layout of the game is frustrating. A lot of players can't get out of the first zone, can't get past the pretty difficult Bloodstarved beast. Some bosses afterThis is probably the first Dark Souls type game that I stopped playing. I might have got close to the end, but I couldn't handle the rinse and repeat stuff. There were parts that felt completely cut and paste from Dark Souls. The layout of the game is frustrating. A lot of players can't get out of the first zone, can't get past the pretty difficult Bloodstarved beast. Some bosses after that are downright damage sponges. In Dark Souls Sif the great wolf and Ornstein and Smaugh are extremely memorable and were insanely good fights with little touches that made them really tricky and satisfying. Mostly because of the inconsistencies of the flow of the game I'd have to give this an 8.2/10. I don't think it's as good as Dark Souls and could argue that this is more broken than Dark Souls 2 when it comes to the flow of the game.

    Positives of Bloodborne
    - Graphics are much better than previous games.
    - Guns are a great new additions
    -Duel wielding is doable now with life being thrown back if you're aggressive enough.
    -Stunning visuals in certain areas, even the beginning.
    -Werewolf theme is nice and fresh. Not many games that focus on werewolves.
    -Life potions are easily usable and you have 20 to begin with.
    -Warping immediately to lamps.
    -Some bosses are pretty cool and have good intros. (I liked the werewolf girl Amelia)

    Negatives of Bloodborne
    - It feels like there's only one class (Hunter) instead of mages, knights, rogues & ninjas.
    - I can't find armor sets or weapon emblems for the life of me, ok here's 3 sets in 5 minutes near the end of the game.
    - I had to google why I couldn't warp to certain lamps after running to lamps most of the game. I had no idea that you just had to move to a different graveyard at hub which is completely unnecessary and should inform us. It was fun that Dark Souls had a lot of secrets but not the functionality of the game. When I unlocked warping it clearly told me so.
    -What happened to armor upgrades? armors are visually stunning and statistically boring and all are pretty much the same. The first hunter armor is at the same level and even better so than the last armor you collect.
    -You can blast through the whole game with the first axe they give you. The 2-handed use of the axe is a competely copy of the one you can wield at the end of Dark Souls so it's rather fast and powerful but nothing new at all.
    -As I explained earlier one boss is super easy followed by one that's impossible followed by one that's super easy again.
    -Couldn't use my bell summon on certain bosses, not sure if this was intended or a bug.
    -Dark Souls lets you level up at every fireplace, doesn't force you to warp back to a hub that takes 40 seconds to get to 40 seconds to get back.
    -At one point I couldn't find any more health drinks which was provided at fireplaces in Dark Souls. So I had to farm them just like farming souls in lower level areas just to have enough to take a boss, frustrating.
    -The game was extremely gross. It has complete copy of sounds that are from gears of war. Instead of feeling like a badass I felt like I need to wash my clothes.
    -The story is so ridiculous it is totally bonkers and doesn't stick to a theme like werewolves virus has taken over and your here to stop it. No it smothers it with confusion and convolutes it was nonsense and anti-God themes.
    -Signs are better than wierd demony guys coming from the ground posing as a sign. I know this game is supposed to be a spriritual successor to Demon Souls, but nobody cared about that game until Dark Souls anyways and signs should be signs.
    -You get completely lost sometimes, with a small corridor somewhere being the way to go to the next complete area which then could be completely linear for 3 hours to a boss, back to town.
    - When you exit the game no waiting. When you load any area 40 seconds. For a new console that has ridiculous specs. Game should be 60 fps 1080p, if Nintendo can do it so can you.    … Expand
  74. holyone22
    Apr 13, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. So at the point of this review ive accumulated about 30 hours in bloodborne and im still not done yet and that says a lot because there arent many games that are mult-player competitive games that i put this much time into. ive never played any of the souls games but i found to be at home at this game, now it is hard i found myslef rarly dying due to my experience at playing hard games.
    Story: Bloodborne is not told by traditional narrative. so everything is cryptic and you really gotta pay close attention to every little detail in the game. the player in the game travels to yarnahm to retrieve some special blood for some type of illness that you apparently dont know anything about and the game never really explains. The reason that there are so many creatures outside is some kind of plague. The reason you hunt them is actually to survive which is surprising to many people because the game does portray that you are doing this for some type of reason.
    Gameplay: This game works on offense that place dollars more on attacking speed and well-timed dodging and this is evident from there literally only being one shield in the game its pretty crappy. your secondary weapon is a gun that helps with good timing on enamys this along with a few other changes compared to the souls games gives this game its own identity. this game is very fast paced not only you but enemies are quick forcing you to time your dodge and i think that suits some people. Every weapon in the game has its own transformation which presents some type of advantage whether it be power, speed or the distance of your attack you can improve the weapon by finding blood shards. you can buff your caracter with blood which also works as currency to buy anything but when you die you lose it but have the chance to go back and get it. they had an interesting approach to armor in this game rather than just giving you armor thats overall statistically better than the last one you have to find them in the areas or buy buying them for killing bosses.This game is challenging but it is possible thats all you have to remember, its more of a mental thing where they actually get you into believing this game is harder than it really is its more mentally challenging. it is frustrating you need patience but it is one of the most rewarding games that is part of its charm. there are not many games you get the same satisfaction from beating bosses in beating the game that you will find anywhere else.
    Visuals: The architecture and the design of the world is fantastic like everything in this game is like a very detailed.
    I say bloodborne is a game that is worth buying brand new.    … Expand
  75. STROKESs1997
    Sep 2, 2015
    5
    In its current state, it feels like it caters too much to the twitch experts, and doesn't bend for the rest of us. A challenge that feels like a learning experience is welcome, but Bloodborne too often felt like it was kicking me in the balls and leaving me helpless to do anything about it.
  76. robinzvak
    May 20, 2015
    7
    Advantage of this title is hard difficulty, also is his big weakness. Not for casuals players. Very good level desing and monsters. Good boss fights. Game without good story. Not for me, for you? you must play and answer is on you.
  77. excelicious
    May 31, 2015
    10
    I am hesitant to say that Dark Souls 2 was my first ever game made by From Software, since the soul community consider DS2 not on par to the original souls. But after playing Bloodborne, it easily became my favorite game. The whole time I was playing bloodborne I felt fear. Pure fear that sent chills from my spine to my toes.

    The momment the story of bloodborne went from Victoria to    I am hesitant to say that Dark Souls 2 was my first ever game made by From Software, since the soul community consider DS2 not on par to the original souls. But after playing Bloodborne, it easily became my favorite game. The whole time I was playing bloodborne I felt fear. Pure fear that sent chills from my spine to my toes.

    The momment the story of bloodborne went from Victoria to full on lovecraft was the time i Lost it. Amazing game indeed. GOTY for me personally.    … Expand
  78. vinamas
    Jul 13, 2015
    10
    The best game on the PS4 to date.Epic and exciting battles with ton if strategy and thinking involved you must prepare for every. encounter in this well made masterpiece.
  79. xEthann98
    Apr 11, 2015
    9
    Bloodborne is the first 'From Software' game i have played. I am currently 12 hours in and I love everything about it. This game provides the challenge that i was searching for as almost any other game is designed for casual players to progress without too much hassle. I can't compare this game to it's predecessors, but this game provides skilful combat with great rewards at the end eachBloodborne is the first 'From Software' game i have played. I am currently 12 hours in and I love everything about it. This game provides the challenge that i was searching for as almost any other game is designed for casual players to progress without too much hassle. I can't compare this game to it's predecessors, but this game provides skilful combat with great rewards at the end each task.

    People who rate this game poorly because of it's sheer difficulty are being overly harsh in my opinion. If you're looking for a game that will last you more than a day and isn't just a walk in the park, Bloodborne is it. :)    … Expand
  80. howler77
    Apr 16, 2015
    9
    Bloodborne is the rare game that restores a hard core gamer's faith. there's no obnoxious tutorial, there's no silly story and stereotypical characters being shoved down your throat. the story is there if you look for it, but Bloodborne is all about the game. Learning how to overcome each challenge, and become deadlier than the creatures that at first seem impossible is trulyBloodborne is the rare game that restores a hard core gamer's faith. there's no obnoxious tutorial, there's no silly story and stereotypical characters being shoved down your throat. the story is there if you look for it, but Bloodborne is all about the game. Learning how to overcome each challenge, and become deadlier than the creatures that at first seem impossible is truly satisfying. It's an experience that not many games can provide.
    Bloodborne is a masterpiece marred by a few forgivable flaws. The frame rate could be better, as well as the load times. The rag doll physics are pretty silly. The better you get at the game, the less you'll die, and see the loading screen.
    Casual gamers and people who are easily frustrated should pick a different game.
    All the 0/10 scores here are ridiculous. These are the people with no patience who got their ass kicked and gave up.    … Expand
  81. daddyp1g
    Mar 30, 2015
    8
    As a Dark Souls player of course I love Bloodborne but that's not to say its not a niche title, if your'e a fan of Call of Duty, FIFA and uncharted i think its safe to say Bloodborne is not for you.

    However if you're up for a challenge and prepared to accept you will die and you will make mistakes and you will have to replay areas over and over being careful and taking time to take in    As a Dark Souls player of course I love Bloodborne but that's not to say its not a niche title, if your'e a fan of Call of Duty, FIFA and uncharted i think its safe to say Bloodborne is not for you.

    However if you're up for a challenge and prepared to accept you will die and you will make mistakes and you will have to replay areas over and over being careful and taking time to take in the surroundings take time to watch enemies and their animations to learn their patterns then its a game for you. the story is hidden in lore there is no main story stringing you along, there is no hand holding - go here, kill this guy etc just dropped off in a hostile world left to survive. you get as much story as you search for, for many this is not what they are used to especially in the excellent AAA style of Naughty Dog.

    For former souls players like myself there is still learning to be had, the absence of a shield is a steep learning curve for those of us who were to reliant on it but when you push past that you get a fast flowing melee mechanic and I've had far more success parrying with the gun than I ever had with the shield.

    I'd encourage everybody to give Bloodborne a chance to show you its worth but I openly accept that its not accessible to everyone and many just will not 'get' it.    … Expand
  82. emmie
    Aug 7, 2015
    5
    My experience playing this game for around about 40 hours is that the majority of the time I ran around killing enemies for blood echoes in order to acquire items that will give me a fighting chance against a boss. This very quickly became a boring repetitive lengthy cycle prior to facing a boss. I tended to get 2 or 3 goes at a boss before being forced to collect blood echoes again. IMy experience playing this game for around about 40 hours is that the majority of the time I ran around killing enemies for blood echoes in order to acquire items that will give me a fighting chance against a boss. This very quickly became a boring repetitive lengthy cycle prior to facing a boss. I tended to get 2 or 3 goes at a boss before being forced to collect blood echoes again. I have no problem that the game is difficult, but don't make me do boring repetitive things! This is by far the most frustrating game I have ever played!… Expand
  83. Hoolaloopa
    Sep 27, 2015
    8
    The game is shorter than Dark Souls 2, however, it gave me roughly 35 hours of gameplay for the story and dungeons.

    Difficulty is on par with Dark Souls 1. Good level design and attractive graphics. Dodging dynamics, dual function weapons and power-up attacks make the combat interesting and a good parry system which is the most visceral I've seen in a game. A fair amount of    The game is shorter than Dark Souls 2, however, it gave me roughly 35 hours of gameplay for the story and dungeons.

    Difficulty is on par with Dark Souls 1.

    Good level design and attractive graphics. Dodging dynamics, dual function weapons and power-up attacks make the combat interesting and a good parry system which is the most visceral I've seen in a game.

    A fair amount of variety in the enemies and their challenging placements are well thought out.

    Found the lore of Yharnham to be fascinating and very mysterious which added to the excellent atmosphere of the game.

    The player can only warp to locations from the Hunter's Dream (the central location), and not directly from one location to another, this is definitely a backward step from Dark Souls 2 warp mechanic.

    You have to purchase blood vials (health packs), a consequence of this was that I had grind for them in later parts of the game.

    Graphical pop up and glitches occur on occasion, with whole surface areas completely disappearing for a couple of seconds on the Forbidden Woods location. Frame rate drops considerably in co-op and lag is common.

    Limited types of armour and not many were better than the hunter amour that can be found early in the game as well as no option to upgrade them. This and the limited amount of weapons to choose from make the game feel rather shallow compared to the Dark Souls series.

    This game is unrelentingly tough, however, it does get you going back for more, a brilliant feat that From Software do so well in the Dark Souls series.

    Despite it's failings, Bloodborne is an addictive game and well worth a play through. If you love the Dark Souls series, you'll like this flawed gem.    … Expand
  84. RPGaymer
    Nov 26, 2015
    5
    I know a score of 5 doesn't go with the mainstream oppinion but hey - thats what user reviews are for.

    First of all I have to say that I am new to the dark souls games and Bloodborne is the first game of this series. Lets start out with what I like +++ The world and the setting is superb - that Lovecraft meets Walking Dead meets Groundhog Day creates a dense atmosphere, fantastic    I know a score of 5 doesn't go with the mainstream oppinion but hey - thats what user reviews are for.

    First of all I have to say that I am new to the dark souls games and Bloodborne is the first game of this series.

    Lets start out with what I like

    +++ The world and the setting is superb - that Lovecraft meets Walking Dead meets Groundhog Day creates a dense atmosphere, fantastic surroundings and an eerie feel to it. That was mostly the reason I kept playing this game for so long, it just feels great to travel the streets of Yarnam.
    ++ The narration - I love it. This game really makes you feel with your character as you are thrown into a weird scenario having no more of a clue than your character does, and the story isn't simply told, you have to uncover it, discovering little clues at every corner, forcing you to put the whole picture together yourself. Very interesting
    + The Enemies are fantastic, I dont know what the game creators were taking when they came up with those monsters, but it definitely worked. Those weird enemies really make the game worthwile

    But there are many negative points that finally made me quit playing this game, leaving me very dissapointed, as I would have loved to see more of the game.

    --- I am lost. I mean - I know that being lost is part of the game and part of the fun, but when it comes to a point where I either have to spend hours upon hours, trying to every combination of "now I toppled a flower pot - now i have to visit everything again, maybe something changed somewhere" or having to rely on wikis to spare me that waste of time this really is a buzz-kill for me.

    --- The difficulty. I spend hours roaming the the streets after the first lamp. The game doesnt tell you "get one insight, find a skull, bash it against your head and you will be allowed to level up" no. Either you stumble over it, or you dont and you cant even begin the game because of that. But once you got that figured out (thanks to wiki) there comes a time when it actually makes fun to play. Then the first bosses come. I know that it is part of the fun to learn the combat mechanics and I daresay I mastered them sufficently, putting a lot of time into it. I also managed to beat a lot of bosses and aways felt kinda proud afterwards because they really are tough SOBs. But at some point I met a boss that I couldn't beat at all. And I dont wanna spend another 10 hours farming previous areas, just to level up a little so I increase my chance to survive the first half of the bossfight. I just dont have the time for that.
    So after all: If you have time on your hands, if you can adapt to the playing style easily, and if you dont mind spending hours upon hours farming the same surroundings untill you can proceed and to train your use of game mechanics - buy that game.

    I am however finally sick of a game, that in my opinion isn't playable without a wiki page. There are no explanations whatsoever, the game mechanics are complex and yet not explained at all and in the end I have to say: I paid good money for it. If i want to make this game easier - add easier difficulty levels - and leave the decision up to me!!! I am pretty certain the game will become very interesting later one, but that doesn't do me any good if I cant get there, withouth putting another 16 hours of mindless farming into it. Some people have a life in the real world, game difficulty should be adjustable to players who wanna see the whole game without having to spend hours upon hours in farming and training.

    With adjustable difficulty settings this game would have been a superb 10/10. The way it is it's just an unplayable piece of something that might have been great, but I'll never know. And a score of 5/10 is generous for a game that is so hard, it might as well be bugged or broken. When will software developers realize to give more power to the players. If i want the fights to be easier, add a darned difficulty slider, or live with this score. I couldn't recommend this game to anyone who has a real life, because it the ratio between "it eats up your time" and "you actually proceed in this game" is as unbalanced as it can be.    … Expand
  85. ITZZZPERRY
    Aug 26, 2015
    9
    Bloodborne is the best game on the Playstation 4. It is very difficult to play, but also quite rewarding. I will remember this game for a long time, especially for all of the fun stress it caused.
  86. Big_Bear
    May 2, 2015
    8
    An excellent game by any standards, with an engrossing, dark atmosphere and superb core gameplay that other games can only dream of. Once again, you would have to question the sincerity of the 'critic' reviews that give a disappointment like GTAV 10/10, but less to a far,far better game like this, crazy.

    Also worth mentioning, as ever, the stupidity of any user review giving this great    An excellent game by any standards, with an engrossing, dark atmosphere and superb core gameplay that other games can only dream of. Once again, you would have to question the sincerity of the 'critic' reviews that give a disappointment like GTAV 10/10, but less to a far,far better game like this, crazy.

    Also worth mentioning, as ever, the stupidity of any user review giving this great game a low score when the game is at least an 8/10. FACT.

    Good - The atmosphere really is superb, up there with Demon's and Dark Souls 1, the influence of the same producer is evident, and very welcome. No other game has a setting quite like this; gothic, dark architecture with a hint of steam punk, along with the desolate feel of the first 2 souls games.
    Character creator is good, graphics are good, core gameplay, as you would expect, is very good, both challenging and rewarding. Huge replayability.

    Bad - like very game in the world that lets you create your own character, why oh why does it not let you then edit it later on? I will never figure out why games don't feature this. For a souls game, there isn't very much gear at all. What is there looks good but only about 12 armor sets, pretty poor, same with weapons, not enough.

    Verdict - great game which will go up to a 9/10 with some dlc with another area or 2 and some new gear. If you like Souls games, you will like this. Amazing atmosphere, great gameplay and looks good too. Worth owning a ps4 for alone. 8/10    … Expand
  87. ctn1187
    May 5, 2015
    9
    I have to be honest. The first 8 hours of game-play really made me upset. I kept dying, and dying, and repeating my tracks, and dying. Did I mention I died a lot? Not that I think games are instantly bad because you die a lot. Hell, I died a lot in "The Last of Us" and that's one of my top-5 games of all-time.

    As I played on through the struggles, the game started to become a lot more    I have to be honest. The first 8 hours of game-play really made me upset. I kept dying, and dying, and repeating my tracks, and dying. Did I mention I died a lot? Not that I think games are instantly bad because you die a lot. Hell, I died a lot in "The Last of Us" and that's one of my top-5 games of all-time.

    As I played on through the struggles, the game started to become a lot more fun. Granted, I cheated and used the Wiki for some help. But the game is seriously beautiful in so many ways. If you have the attention span of a small child and just need to constantly shoot people without thinking, this game is not for you. If you love problem solving, violence, blood, great graphics and game-play, this is about as good as it gets. I still think "The Last of Us" is the best game available for PS4, but this game is easily in second place. Maybe even a 1B. 9.5/10    … Expand
  88. Crisiscore7iet
    Nov 2, 2015
    10
    This is by far, the best PS4 game yet. (Until Uncharted 4) Bloodborne is probably the easiest if you put it next to the Souls series. But its still very, VERY challenging, and rewarding. That feeling you get when you kicked a bosses ass after you've been dying a lot, is just AWESOME!! I highly recommend this game to people looking for a challenge. It has a beautiful graphics, a greatThis is by far, the best PS4 game yet. (Until Uncharted 4) Bloodborne is probably the easiest if you put it next to the Souls series. But its still very, VERY challenging, and rewarding. That feeling you get when you kicked a bosses ass after you've been dying a lot, is just AWESOME!! I highly recommend this game to people looking for a challenge. It has a beautiful graphics, a great (awkward) story, and simple excellent combat. 10/10… Expand
  89. demondarksoul
    Nov 22, 2015
    10
    the best game i play in ps4,Amazing, astonishing, masterpiece from Software. Bloodborne is one of those games that will go down in gaming history as one of the best of all time.never can stop play or sell this game, i think demonsouls can now rest in piece ,
  90. Dante-X
    Oct 24, 2019
    10
    Blood Borne:

    Revisited it. Loved it. 10/10. Don't know what I was thinking before.
  91. wotwomy
    Aug 3, 2015
    10
    Bloodborne is one of the first game that makes my heart beat really hard when I succeed. Not so difficult when you know hat to do, but if you go on your own it's quite a challenge to know what to do. Stunning visuals.
  92. Browney-Reviews
    Aug 9, 2015
    10
    There's one way I can describe this game amazing! I have played this game for 10 days so far and I have no plan on stopping.
    Bloodborne is set in a dark, depressing world where the populous of Yharnam have been infected by the plague of the beast brought on by the over consumption of tainted blood, turning them in to wolf like creatures, and this is were you come in, you are an outsider    There's one way I can describe this game amazing! I have played this game for 10 days so far and I have no plan on stopping.
    Bloodborne is set in a dark, depressing world where the populous of Yharnam have been infected by the plague of the beast brought on by the over consumption of tainted blood, turning them in to wolf like creatures, and this is were you come in, you are an outsider infected by the plague of the beast, in a attempt you go to Yharnam to get cured you do but sign a contract, enlisting your self as a hunter to fight the scourge of the beast.
    The game play in this game is fast paced and action packed due to the support of the PS4. Around every corner there is a enemy, trap or a surprise. The combat system works fluently and each weapon has two different form with different and unique move set to suit your style of play.
    There and 17 different bosses you can do In the story mode and each are extremely challenging (e.g. you will die, a lot), but once you defeat the boss you have spent hours trying to defeat the felling is amazing. For the first 3 bosses you will struggle and have trouble and contemplating quitting for you believe it is impossible but if you are one of those brave gamers and push on the game will change and you will final start to go on the attack and the game goes from scary and impossible to where you finally fell like you are a hunter (but you will still die, a lot). Each boss is intriguing and has amazing detail due to the high quality graphics of this game.
    But there is no game without it flaws like many glitches where you get stuck, but is easily fixed by quitting to tittle screen and going back into the game. and the lack of weapons but they have two different forms so each weapon feels and is unique. And finally the need to constantly go to a earlier part of the game to farm for blood vials.
    But even with these few gripes the game is still amazing and I know that this game should win game of the year. The game play is fun, scary and challenging so if you don't like a challenge you wont enjoy this game but if you like a challenge or was a fan of the souls series you will love this game.    … Expand
  93. 3Potatoteers
    Dec 6, 2015
    6
    This is a very good game, if it was not made by FromSoftware, I will give it 8 or 9, but the more time I spent with it, the more I missed Dark Souls, the more I hate Bloodborne and the more I am worried about Dark Souls 3, it just makes me sad, because I know what I used to love has gone permanently. Now you all know how good the game is, I will just focus on the part I don't like.

    1.    This is a very good game, if it was not made by FromSoftware, I will give it 8 or 9, but the more time I spent with it, the more I missed Dark Souls, the more I hate Bloodborne and the more I am worried about Dark Souls 3, it just makes me sad, because I know what I used to love has gone permanently. Now you all know how good the game is, I will just focus on the part I don't like.

    1. Healing. Healing is fast and you have 20 blood vials at the beginning, and you can regain health for a short period of time after you get hit by fight back. It sounds cool at first, but soon I find the Dark Souls approach is superior. Why? First in Dark Souls you don't have to farm healing stuff when you get stuck, which is annoying and not fun at all; Second, in order to keep the difficulty of the game since you can heal fast, they either one shot you or gank you or attack non-stop like rampage, unlike Dark Souls where enemies are brutal but not crazy, and you have a shield to learn their attacks. The more you played Dark Souls, you get more confident, because enemies attack with a rhythm, you are rewarded by spending more time with the game, but in Bloodborne? The enemies are very hard to predict, and since you can regain, you can just trade with them with a strong weapon like Holy Blade.

    2. Attire. Attires in Bloodborne are all about fashion and nothing else. They may have different stats, but really don't matter that much. There is nothing excitement about finding new attires in Bloodborne. Does it look ugly? Yes, then throw it away. This is so not RPG but FashionPG.

    3. Weapon. Yeah I know lots of you love Bloodborne for the intricate weapon attacks, R1 combos, transforming attacks etc. But what is the best attack? Holy Blade charged R2. Hand Axe charged R2. Chikage transformed R1. Action game doesn't have to be intricate, it should be simple and elegant, it is more about timing and strategy, and know your enemies well.

    4. Weapon upgrade. So little materials to upgrade the weapons. In Dark Souls you have alternatives like boss weapon, fire weapon, black knight weapon, dragon weapon. In Bloodborne? One blood rock per game, and no alternatives, that is...good.

    5. Gem system. You wanna PvP? No you can't, because you don't have the best gems so they can one shot you with 50% V.attack and 3*27% gems. Go back and farm like a farmer! Thank you FromSoftware.

    6. Chalice Dungeon. Could it be more boring? And instead of showing brilliant level design, they decide to deploy crazy hard enemies but no rewards for you, is that supposed to be funny and I supposed to admire that?

    7. Cheap battle design. Most hunter NPCs have large health pool, they can heal, and they hit you with two or three hits, and they gank you. It is so cheap I just don't bother fighting with them.

    8. Horrible camera. When you encounter a large enemy, man, the camera is **** you can only see its dick covering you monitor.

    9. Poise. Anything staggers you. And you can't tell if an enemy has poise since there is no heavy armor in this game. So you better use Holy Blade charged R2... What is worse, when you get hit, even by a large boss, you are not knocked down, so you get some i-frame to reposition yourself, no you get staggered so they can combo you to death, and what is even more worse, you DON'T have i-frame when knocked down! It is annoying, I think they design it like this because of the fast healing.

    10. Sound effect. Lots of bosses in this game roar or scream, they just ruin the boss music. It is torture to the ears. **** what is the point of making boss music when all you can hear is beast screaming?

    11. Way too short NPC quest lines, some of them just ended. There is no one touches you deeply like Solaire. They are just too short.

    12. Cheap boss fight. Boss fight should be hard, yet fast. When you die, you know you make a mistake, you know you can make it next time. There is nothing fun when you have to fight a boss for more than 10 min but make a small mistake and get one shot killed. There is nothing fun when you quickstep like crazy and drink blood vials like an alcoholic. Seriously, Bloodborne bosses have too much health and it takes too long to kill them, it just makes don't want to fight them twice. I fight Four Kings for god knows how many times and still enjoy it, but I will never fight defiled watchdog, defiled amygdala, or loran dark beast ever again.

    It seems to me FromSoftware is trying hard to create hard games instead of fun yet challenging games. They use RGN and crazy bosses to make the game longer to hide the fact that they don't have as much to offer as Dark Souls. The DLC for instance, the content is little yet the bosses are crazy, but you know what? People love it, they praise how beautiful the bosses are designed, but to me, it is just a prove they don't put much effort on lore and NPCs and new maps and cool level designs. They simply deploy some **** boss and people love it.    … Expand
  94. kyleb19
    Sep 18, 2015
    10
    Bloodborne might look a lot like Soul's games but it's not. Gameplay is not just faster, it's different.
    But it keeps the main aspect of Souls, Dying is major part of the game. Not just newcomers but veteran Souls players will die.
    Story. For people that got used to games that are holding your hands through the whole narration will think there is no story behind the game. But that is    Bloodborne might look a lot like Soul's games but it's not. Gameplay is not just faster, it's different.
    But it keeps the main aspect of Souls, Dying is major part of the game. Not just newcomers but veteran Souls players will die.

    Story.
    For people that got used to games that are holding your hands through the whole narration will think there is no story behind the game. But that is not correct, because all of the story aspects are told by the environments, monster design, weapon and item descriptions. Also there are NPC people that gives you a dialogue, a piece of a puzzle to the story for you to solve.
    Main plot is about a player waking up in Yharnam's clinic, becoming a hunter he must find and destroy 'Paleblood' to free the town from beast scourge. Clueless about what exactly is 'Paleblood' player steps into the streets of a city to slaughter every single beast in his way.
    There are multiple ways to find the truth from a lore that is hidden in the letters left throughout the game, item descriptions and game design. But it doesn't end here, There are also multiple storylines of the citizens of Yharnam who you can try to help to solve their problems.

    Gameplay.
    Very fast-paced and very smooth controls let's you dodge and counterattack instantly. You can carry up to 20 Blood Vials to restore your health and 20 Silver Bullets for ranged weapons. Bloodborne doesn't have magic, but has devices that work like magic and cost significant amount of bullets. When you get hit, you have a small window to hit back and return your lost health which forces you to play aggressive and less accurate, that leads to unnecessary deaths.
    You can have primary weapon and secondary weapon at the same time, but on top of that primary weapons have second form called 'trick' weapon. With a press of button L1 your weapon changes into a totally new weapon with new attacks and abilities. There are overall close to 30 primary weapons in the game and every single of them got L1 form, which doubles the variety. Secondary weapons are ranged weapons, torches and wooden shield which is absolutely worthless. If you use ranged weapon on a enemy right before he lands the hit, you will execute a parry, making enemy vulnerable. If you press R1, your character will pierce enemy's inners with bare hand, this move is called Visceral Attack, that deals enormous amount of damage.
    A normal farmer enemy can land a deadly strike, but the best part about Bloodborne are the BOSSES!
    Every boss has few stages it enters depending how much health it has, and every boss requires strategy and patience. One mistake after 20 minute long battle can result instant death and you have to start over.
    Think you are strong enough for new challenges? Chalice Dungeons, randomly generated tombs with 3 levels, where at the end of every level asides a new Boss you never seen before or a stronger version of the one you met before outside. This is the place where your body and mind are put to a test.

    Graphics.
    FromSoftware's Art deisgn Is the best in the industry, and the power of Playstation4 let's us to enjoy it with a high resolution and detailed environments. Cloaks, Capes, Dresses are gorgeous and works with physics. Particle effects in some areas gives depth into the level and it's just a great feeling to watch at them. When I first time got to the Great Bridge, a small wind blew small things/particles from the ground with dust and it's just beautiful.

    Sound.
    Hands down on of the best QUALITY sounds I ever heard, how your character steps on different landscapes, how wood cracks, how torch lit, how randomly a bell rings, how beast roars, how a dying beast moans, perfect sound design. Immersion everywhere, while you at one place and you hear something from the other side of city, you feel like you're there. Soundtrack that plays during boss battles, you have to experience it yourself, such a tone like you have no chance of beating it.

    My Verdict:
    This is a game that I am still thinking about to this day, it's a game that you can put disc in and play anytime you want. This game has little flaws but they don't matter at all, because content this game brings to you is so detailed and enormous, that $60 is a joke.    … Expand
  95. hlyro
    Sep 23, 2015
    7
    More action game / less RPG .The game is great and all but DS is far better because of the weapons and customization it offers . Low amount of weapons and no magic is a big minus for me.
  96. kwstas
    Nov 20, 2015
    7
    this is an pretty ineresting game but is extremely defficult . you must play like a true proffesional because if you dont you will never go further that the second boss . he is no giving even a second to breath .he run like a devil
  97. gq_foine
    Nov 27, 2017
    10
    So a little history about my experience before I get into the review. I played this back in 2015 and couldn't get very far after a few hours and gave up... I didn't get why people loved this game besides the absolutely gorgeous scenery and graphics - best of what a PS4 can offer. Music and sound effects were amazing.. But no real story, unless you look for it and try to flesh it out.So a little history about my experience before I get into the review. I played this back in 2015 and couldn't get very far after a few hours and gave up... I didn't get why people loved this game besides the absolutely gorgeous scenery and graphics - best of what a PS4 can offer. Music and sound effects were amazing.. But no real story, unless you look for it and try to flesh it out. The gameplay just brutally tough and I couldn't get pass the first boss and so I quit.....

    BUT THEN- a couple of years later went by (2017) and I said you know what let me give this another try after playing Dark Souls 1 on PS3. I put the disc in nervous won't get very far again but I said you know what Dark Souls was tough but this one has no shield and I want a faster game pace. A few hours later I couldn't put it down. I finally got the rhythm and timing. And understood the battle mechanics. You do have to do a lot of grinding and didn't realize you have to level up a lot in order to be able to play through the bosses, and regular fights. But if you can get the rhythm and timing right this game isn't that tough. Yes, you will die a lot still because some monster lurking in some corner that you were unaware or expect. But that is the thrill of the game.

    This game is not for someone who gives up easily that is for sure. This game doesn't have much of story but what it does have is pure raw satisfaction when you defeat a boss after 100 tries and finally clear it. It punishes the weak gamers and folks who aren't able to adapt to the gameplay or battle mechanics. Now pushing over 45hrs this game is absolutely a masterpiece! I absolutely love this game because its tough, challenging, and makes you want to get better gamer. It can be super difficult but don't youtube how to defeat a boss. LEARN, ADAPT, AND HAVE FUN because this game surely does that. It makes me a smarter, better, and more intelligent gamer! It has some minor frame rate issues and hoping that the PS4 Pro won't have these problems.

    So here is how I broke it down in these categories:
    Graphics - 10 - the best of this generation - scary like Resident Evil, but reminds me of Castlevania
    Sound - 10 - Music is amazing with the sound effects the best I have heard. It's freaken scary!
    Game play - 9- but camera can be dysfunctional and wished the camera viewing should be fixed when battling.
    Story - 7 - very little and wished they would have explored the story more since it looks very interesting.. They should have developed the story to really enhance the RPG experience since the little of the story of the information they do provide is really good!

    Rating Overall - 9.5 - some minor bugs, virtually little to no story, and during a battle the camera can get in the way, But what it does have is absolutely amazing boss fights, great graphics, best gameplay, best sound effects and great music!

    in summary, I would absolutely recommend this game to people who are looking for a tough challenge. It has amazing battle mechanics, crazy BOSS fights, absolutely beautiful graphics and glorious satisfaction on conquering the game. I have much still to learn but I can't stop thinking about how to beat a particular boss or city. Be patient on fighting this is not a Hack and Slash. I am looking forward to Bloodborne 2- let the hunt begin!

    DLC - cost $20- it comes with one large new areas to explore with 5 new bosses. I am not believer in these DLC things since its just a money grab, but I supported the developer on this because I wanted to support the IP. They don't have Micro transactions BS like EA, 2K, Activision, Take Two..

    UPDATE: I finally got the Platinum Trophy- The 4th Chalice dungeon (Defiled) was the most difficult! And now just cleared the DLC - 100%! Wow that was definitely difficult but rewarding!    … Expand
  98. luckydutch
    May 23, 2017
    9
    Lots of reviewers have covered the awesome tone and gameplay of Bloodborne and they’re all right (it is baddass) but as someone who was initially put-off by the supposed difficulty of the Souls games, I wanted to make a point of reviewing it and saying: DON’T MAKE THAT MISTAKE.

    The game is a good challenge – you’re not going to breeze through the first level without dying like you might    Lots of reviewers have covered the awesome tone and gameplay of Bloodborne and they’re all right (it is baddass) but as someone who was initially put-off by the supposed difficulty of the Souls games, I wanted to make a point of reviewing it and saying: DON’T MAKE THAT MISTAKE.

    The game is a good challenge – you’re not going to breeze through the first level without dying like you might in other games, but it’s fair. You die often but it’s almost always because you were too aggressive and went for that one extra swing instead of dodging (you’re never killed by some random bull****) and the game is very clever about making dying part of the game. It’s not really frustrating to die – it never really seems like a big deal. I can get quite frustrated with games sometimes and with Bloodborne I’ve not once found myself raging, usually just finding myself saying “Nooooooo!” and laughing as my character bites the dust again. In a strange way, dying actually contributes to the nice flow to the gameplay which is so addictive.

    In the beginning it usually went something like this: I make a first foray into a new area, explore and get a feel for the enemies and layout, hopefully pick up a few items while I'm at it. Invariably I would die at some point and drop all my echoes (currency) but it's no big deal. I then take a second stab at the area and hopefully progress some more based on what I'd learnt. Eventually, I'll find one of the shortcuts which loop back to the lantern. This is great because now I can make trips into the area but more effectively get home to spend my echoes and gives me a faster route to some of the deeper parts of the zone and to the boss.

    There's a subtle repetition to it but in a thoroughly addictive way.

    Now, the bosses are a bit different and whilst they are still fair (people do no-hit, naked runs so you know there’s no RNG rubbish going on), some of them are very aggressive with wide swing arcs making them quite difficult. In every case I have been able to find a way to deal with them after a few tries, however. Worst case scenario, you do a few runs of your favourite zone to level up a bit more to help you or you can even summon an NPC or friendly player to assist you with that boss. There should never really be a situation where you face an obstacle that you cannot overcome with a bit of practice or levelling.

    Don’t be put off by the difficulty because if you like cool action games or RPGs like Skyrim/whatever, I’m willing to bet you would love this game if you tried it.    … Expand
  99. ZombiCoon
    Mar 21, 2020
    10
    Probably my favorite game of all time. Every aspect of the game is well done. Music and atmosphere are masterfully crafted. Combat is fun and challenging.
  100. stamito
    Dec 4, 2017
    9
    This is a fantastic game in a lot of ways. You can see it has been made by the same people that makes dark souls, meaning that the game will somehow feel familiar if you’ve played dark souls, but it is a very different game. We’re looking at one of the best ARPG in my opinion, excels in every level.

    First of all, general graphic quality is all right, you won’t see any superb textures    This is a fantastic game in a lot of ways. You can see it has been made by the same people that makes dark souls, meaning that the game will somehow feel familiar if you’ve played dark souls, but it is a very different game. We’re looking at one of the best ARPG in my opinion, excels in every level.

    First of all, general graphic quality is all right, you won’t see any superb textures and stuff like that here, but they are good. Anyway, that doesn’t really matter since the artistic side of the graphics is so superb, it doesn’t really matter. Artistically speaking, it is one of the most immersive, unique, mysterious settings I’ve ever seen. It has a gothic/horror feeling to it, which goes very well with the game and universe is set into. The enemies and other npc deserve special mention here, their design again is fantastic, with a lot of grotesque monsters around. Sound and music are also fantastic, it goes fantastically well with the game, amazing music and sound effects in general.

    To the gameplay then, for those who have played dark souls (DS) before, I think it’s fair to say that it feels a lot like it but much faster paced and aggressive. DS in my opinion is about waiting for the right moment. If you haven’t played dark souls, I’d say bloodborne feels a bit like for example darksiders, or god of war but variety of combos are substituted by weapons. Also BB is a lot more demanding, you’ll die much more easily, you need to have a plan and be careful, which is a main difference with those examples I mentioned. However, in terms of speed and how aggressive you should be, it is similar to those games. I feel the game has done a great job at making different weapons feel different (e.g. fast but low damage weapon, vs slow and bulky but very damaging weapons, differences in range etc.) and depending on your weapon you’ll want to equip different clothes and skills and increase different attributes. So it has a system, that without being very deep, it is deep enough for you to have different play styles. Comapred to DS, DS has a much higher RPG component that this one. So although BB is a ARPG, it is much more action than RPG in my opinion.

    Finally, my main criticism and the reason I don’t give this a 10, comes from the difficulty. For me bloodborne presents the right level of challenge, it is hard enough to make me give my 100%, but not hard enough to make me grind or repeat something a 1000 times. Most I’ve died against a boss was 3 times or something like that (with the exception of the DLC final boss, which was more in the range or 10-15). However, this level of difficulty is just too much for a lot of people. I do understand that high difficulty is part of the design of the gameplay here, so I think just making an easy mode would actually kill the experience. However, I do believe that there are ways to make a game easier, without having to make the game easier in itself. For example, just by adding the possibility of summoning allied npc’s in every boss (which you can’t do for a lot of them). Also, another thing that’s badly done and it’s going to sound contradictory is that the game gets far too easy towards the end; this is at least in the game of the year edition. I haven’t farmed at all in this game, and I haven’t died a lot (for a DS/BB kind of thing) and I’ve only lost my blood echoes (experience) once or twice. Having said that, the last few bosses (5/6 bosses) were very very easy because I was too strong. This, to a lower extent also happened to me in DS2, so it sounds to me like something they need to work on. This game getting to easy partially ruins the fun, I think they need to work on making sure the game stays demanding throughout the whole thing. I remember FF VIII did that for example, adjusting the level of enemies based on yours.

    Also think the story could be told in a bit of a more straightforward way, rather than so fragmented. I get the fragmented thing has a point and it builds on a mysterious aura, but sometimes the way you get the info is far too random (e.g. having to look at a specific painting in a castle mid game and having to link that painting with an item description 15 hours later to get some global view on an event is just too random in my opinion). For those struggling to make sense of the story after playing the game, I do recommend reading “the paleblood hunt”. It is a fan written book that throws light and links a lot of gaps you might not be able to link otherwise. I insist I would read it AFTER finishing the game, to avoid spoilers.

    Anyway summarising, this a superb game in all aspects, gameplay, art, lore. If you like ARPG (that are stronger on the action side of things), you’ll love bloodborne. However, this is a demanding and challenging game, if you don’t consider yourself good at games or ready to face a decent challenge , I wouldn’t go for it. You probably won’t enjoy it and just get frustrated.    … Expand
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#3 Best PS4 Game of 2015
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#1 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2015
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#9 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2015

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