I can finally say it loud and proud – I have seen firsthand how gorgeous Bloodborne is. It looks fantastic and I’m thoroughly impressed thus far. However, I’m not the one reviewing the game, so here’s what other people who are willing to give a number are saying about the game.
Gamespot – 9
The finest treasures are found within the city of Yharnam and the forests, lakes, and purgatories beyond it. Only Bloodborne would be so bold as to bury an entire factional player-versus-player mechanic within an optional region, which is in turn buried within a series of oblique steps you might miss if you aren’t exploring every nook and cranny, or ignore the game’s enigmatic hints. I finished Bloodborne in less time than I did Dark Souls II, yet I treasure it more in spite of its few missteps. In death there is life, and in blood, there is redemption. More hyperbole, yes, but for a game this theatrical, only hyperbole will do.
GameInformer – 9.75
Bloodborne is a blood-drenched horror gem that has only the faintest of cracks in its façade. Bloodborne succeeds through sparse storytelling, lush atmospheres (conjuring up notions of the best of Lovecraft’s work), and tight combat that forces you to be aggressive. While this new IP doesn’t stray far from the established Souls franchise, it is a magical, wondrous work that admirably instills both terror and triumph in those brave enough to delve into it.
Escapist – 4.5/5
While the load times are a pretty big bummer, it doesn’t change the fact that Bloodborne’s combat is sublime, its challenge is second to none, and its world is unforgettable.
Destructoid – 9
Bloodborne is an interesting mix of everything From Software has learned throughout its storied developmental career. Not everything will gel with fans old and new, but for the most part, the shift towards a combat-oriented game is a net positive. From Software is still one of the only developers left that makes you work for your satisfaction, and Bloodborne is damn satisfying.
GamesRadar – 4.5/5
Bloodborne lies somewhere between Dark Souls and Dark Souls 2, better than the latter but not quite as good as the former. The fourth time following the same template means the master strokes, however masterful they are, are anticipated. But take nothing away from this brilliant, brooding, brutal reinvention, because almost as great as the best game ever is pretty bloody great.
Jimquisition – 10
Bloodborne is as glorious as it is grotesque, a harsh and unyielding exercise in getting battered mercilessly while feeling encouraged the whole painful way. While very much a Souls game through and through, the switch from methodical and slow progression to a faster, ultimately more savage environment provides just enough of a twist to give it a wholly unique feel, a more empowering journey, for both the player and the opposition. Bloodborne is something truly special – a barbaric horror RPG that will giveth and taketh away in perfect measure, wrapped up in a perverse world that will refuse to let you go.
So, fairly universal critical acclaim. Bloodborne is getting a ton of love and it seems to be deserved – if you were worried this would be another case of a lackluster exclusive, worry not. Bloodborne is worthy of its hype it seems, at least according to the critics.
Last Updated: March 24, 2015
Matewis Jubilai
March 24, 2015 at 08:04
So refreshing when a game lives up to its hype. Still no matter how many times I hear/read about this game, this is always the first thing that pops into my head:
Melasco
March 24, 2015 at 08:18
Rofl. Giving my age away but I loved Blackthorne!
Admiral Chief
March 24, 2015 at 08:21
STOP REMINDING ME!
GAAAAH
*goes to play Blackthorne again
Matewis Jubilai
March 24, 2015 at 08:28
2/3 years ago I decided that enough was enough, and glued myself to my seat over a weekend and finished the damn game. Final boss was crazy difficult!
Admiral Chief
March 24, 2015 at 08:42
But OH SO REWARDING!
“Cover” shooter at its best!
Matewis Jubilai
March 24, 2015 at 08:42
XD yeah cover, i.e. in the shadows
WitWolfy
March 24, 2015 at 08:05
Read the loading times are dreadful each time you die though. Can anybody confirm this?
Her Highness the Hipster
March 24, 2015 at 08:27
yeah. they’re looking to patch and fix, but the loading times are abysmal. looking at like, 30 second every time you die or fast travel. 🙁
Admiral Chief
March 24, 2015 at 08:41
30seconds? geez!
Gr8_Balls_o_KFM_Fire
March 24, 2015 at 08:50
That is unacceptable for a game that revolves around dying lol
Marius Nell
March 24, 2015 at 08:07
yes my butt is prepared
Mossel
March 24, 2015 at 08:09
Awesome! This might finally convince me to buy a PS4.
Pieter Kruger
March 24, 2015 at 08:10
Nice, at last a good exclusive for the ponies! Enjoy! Will have to wait for the PC release to play it myself! ????
WitWolfy
March 24, 2015 at 08:13
…. Thats going to be a LOOOOOOOOOOOOONG wait for something thats never going happen.
Pieter Kruger
March 24, 2015 at 08:15
http://www.kdramastars.com/articles/79021/20150323/bloodborne-pc-release.htm
Geoffrey Tim
March 24, 2015 at 08:36
Kdrama stars /makes up/ news. never, ever, ever believe anything you read there.
Admiral Chief
March 24, 2015 at 08:41
A COMMENT!
Pieter Kruger
March 24, 2015 at 08:42
????????
WitWolfy
March 24, 2015 at 12:08
You know this game is EXCLUSIVE, right?
Spathi
March 24, 2015 at 08:19
Unfortunately there will never be a PC release, and hopefully MS can also finally bring a good exclusive to give Sony some competition. Actually, any XBO exclusive will do currently.
Pieter Kruger
March 24, 2015 at 08:23
PC release outed by Amazon as “Bloodborne Nightmare Edition” and what’s more it looks like it’ll release this year still according to Cyberland,? The PC Petition on Change.org: seems to have been noticed?
Spathi
March 24, 2015 at 08:27
Man oh man, that will be the greatest news this year! I REALLY want to play this. But according to me Sony helped with the funding, like Demon’s Souls,and it will remain a Sony exclusive. I really hope I’m wrong though.
Hammersteyn
March 24, 2015 at 08:30
Yeah there haven’t been that many……oh wait…
Pieter Kruger
March 24, 2015 at 08:34
The Order?….no wait, Driveclub?….no give me a minute…..wait, I’ll think of something……????????????
Hammersteyn
March 24, 2015 at 08:43
Troloolollololololol 😛
Francois Knoetze
March 24, 2015 at 08:50
Infamous Second Son was actually a lot of fun o.O…Driveclub is a solid game now after many fixes(still playing it) and the Order isn’t as bad as people say it is. I actually enjoyed it. Done with Sony defence back to enjoying Forza Horizon 2 and MCC…
Pieter Kruger
March 24, 2015 at 08:51
Any idea when the Fast & Furious Forza game is coming out maybe?
Francois Knoetze
March 24, 2015 at 08:53
I actually do! 27th this friday!! CANT WAIT!!!
Martin du preez (D4RKL1NGza)
March 24, 2015 at 08:52
NOOOOOOOOOOOOPE LMAO
Pieter Kruger
March 24, 2015 at 10:10
Yes, I believe you are 100% spot on with your generalisation of the average pony out there! ROFL! ????????????
Martin du preez (D4RKL1NGza)
March 24, 2015 at 10:22
Nooope
Mark Treloar
March 24, 2015 at 09:39
you are confusing the PS4 exclusives with Xbox One
Admiral Chief
March 24, 2015 at 08:20
Wait, so a game that there is a moerse hype about AND it is getting good scores?
WHAT YEAR IS IT???????
Greylingad
March 24, 2015 at 08:22
I think someone just divided by zero…
rollingmol
March 24, 2015 at 15:38
Look three eclipses … Half life 3 confirmed?
Mauritz Van Zyl
March 24, 2015 at 08:21
The only game I would actually go out and buy a PS4 for…
Greylingad
March 24, 2015 at 08:24
Hehehe, I would be rather cheesed off if I’d bought The order instead of this…But that would require a PS4, which I don’t have, also money, which would be even harder to come by…
Hammersteyn
March 24, 2015 at 08:31
Cant wait to get this. Seriously!
Dean
March 24, 2015 at 08:38
I have been given permission to say this, I’m one of the lucky bastards playing this already. Awesome game, especially when being shot at with a gatling gun from on top a clock tower while trying to not get eviscerated.
Jac7
March 24, 2015 at 08:46
This pleases me.
Francois Knoetze
March 24, 2015 at 08:55
Rips off shirt…time to go pick up a copy tomorrow!! CURSES!! MY BACKLOG WILL NEVER BE FINISHED!!!
Norm
March 24, 2015 at 08:59
If that is the Old Lord’s watchdog, I’d hate to see their cat!
Grimthwacker
March 24, 2015 at 09:58
Will probably look something like my profile pic. 😀
fred
March 24, 2015 at 12:15
Fantastic , but then there never was any doubt. From Software are masters of the art. See you in Yharnam..
Ryanza
March 24, 2015 at 16:26
Bloodborne getting between 9 and 10. I knew it was going to be good.
If Bloodborne is getting suck high scores, what will The Witcher 3 get?