- March 24, 2015
- FromSoftware
Bloodborne
Bloodborne is a masterpiece even in 2024. The fast-paced, deep combat mechanics, varied weapons, brutal lore, and majestic orchestral music make it such a fine package.
Bloodborne is a masterpiece even in 2024. The fast-paced, deep combat mechanics, varied weapons, brutal lore, and majestic orchestral music make it such a fine package.
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Bloodborne is a single player and multiplayer role playing game with horror and fantasy themes. It was developed by FromSoftware and was released on March 24, 2015. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from both critics and players.
With new story details, learn the tale of hunters who once made Yharnam their hunting grounds, meet new NPCs, and discover another side of the history and world of Bloodborne. Includes: The Original Bloodborne Experience / Bloodborne: The Old Hunters Expansion / Bloodborne: The Old Hunters
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Looking for games like Bloodborne? Here are top role playing recommendations with a horror and fantasy focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Elden Ring, Dark Souls III: The Fire Fades Edition or Dark Souls: Remastered.
Reviews
- Bloodborne offers a unique and captivating gothic and cosmic horror atmosphere, praised for its masterful art direction and immersive world-building.
- The gameplay is challenging yet rewarding, with fast-paced, aggressive combat and intricate mechanics like parrying and transformation weapons that provide a satisfying experience.
- The game enjoys a long-standing, active community and is considered a true masterpiece and cult classic, maintaining its relevance and enjoyment years after release.
- The game is often criticized for its low frame rate performance, with many fans hoping for a remaster or port with improved technical aspects.
- Some players find parts of the gameplay tedious, such as farming blood vials and bullets, which can interrupt the overall pace.
- There is a strong desire among the community for a sequel, remaster, or even a port to other platforms, reflecting frustration over the lack of ongoing support for the IP.
gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral NegativeThe gameplay is challenging, engaging, and rewarding, requiring skill and quick reflexes, especially during intense battles. It offers a fair but demanding experience that keeps players hooked, delivering a thrilling and memorable adventure.
“The gameplay is fascinating and fun to master, and once things click the feeling of accomplishment is overwhelming.”
“A fantastic game that proves itself to be challenging, yet fair, as the fights within test your knowledge and skill with game mechanics such as the riposte.”
“Because they're nightmares or a dark room awaits full of nightmare pictures and beasts, there's nothing laid back about this game. When a battle starts, it starts—no sluggish gameplay, full tilt button smashing. The feeling you get from playing is intense, and although you often die, this is some of the best gameplay you can get on a PS4 in my opinion.”
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Frequently Asked Questions
Bloodborne is a role playing game with horror and fantasy themes. Common tags for Bloodborne include mature.
Bloodborne is available on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4 and PlayStation.
Bloodborne was released on March 24, 2015.
Bloodborne was developed by FromSoftware.
Bloodborne has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from both players and critics. Most players liked Bloodborne for its gameplay but disliked it for its grinding.
Bloodborne is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.
Similar games include Elden Ring, Dark Souls III: The Fire Fades Edition, Dark Souls: Remastered, Dark Souls: Prepare to Die Edition, Lies of P and others.