Bloodborne is simply a must buy for the PS4. Having experience of the Souls series does help, however, its faster gameplay and gothic, Lovecraftian and Victorian setting, along with no baggage of a prior series, makes it shine for newcomers and veterans of FromSoftware alike.
Bloodborne
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Top Critic Average
98%
Critics Recommend
IGN
9.1 / 10
Eurogamer
Essential
Metro GameCentral
9 / 10
GamesRadar+
4.5 / 5
Game Informer
9.8 / 10
Polygon
9 / 10
GameSpot
9 / 10
Kotaku
Yes
Creators: FromSoftware, SCEA
Release Date: Mar 24, 2015 - PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5
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Critic Reviews for Bloodborne
Bloodborne delivers an exhausting and exhilarating journey into the depths of madness.
The structure underlying Bloodborne is not just original but coherent, and because of this the impact of everything it does is commensurately greater. This is total design. It feels wonderful to have a world like this and, over a week of solid play later, feel that there's so much more to discover. And it's awful to know that, in all likelihood, it will be a painfully long time until I play anything else that matches up to Bloodborne's breadth of vision, generosity of content, and - yes - genius.
One of the best action games of the generation and a stunning achievement in terms of gameplay, art design, and encouraging players to push themselves beyond their limits.
An invigorated spirit occupying a reassuringly recognisable body, Dark Souls' life force flows through Bloodborne's revitalised veins. Intelligent and intense, it's simply PS4's best exclusive game.
An unsettling, Lovecraftian adventure through nightmares that constantly tests and enthralls the player. Just when you think you have things figured out, new elements come into play
Bloodborne's excellent action, beautiful artistry, and religious melodrama make it another must-play in the Demon's Souls tradition.
Industry Coverage
Bloodborne Fans Are Starting To Give Up Hope For A Remaster
Bloodborne's 10th anniversary is coming up, and fan expectations are rock bottom.
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Bloodborne PC Emulation Makes Another Massive Breakthrough
As fans await Bloodborne to be fully playable on PC, the shadPS4 emulator crosses yet another major hurdle that was affecting emulation.
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Bloodborne Originally Had A Shield, And It Wasn't A Crappy Wooden One
It's probably just a debug item, but it's fun to see the Hunter channel their inner Dark Souls.
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Official PlayStation Account Posts About Bloodborne, Gets Everyone's Hopes Up
PlayStation just posted about Bloodborne on its Italian Instagram account with the hashtag #PS5... anyone else getting their hopes up?
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