Customer Ratings & Reviews

It’s hard to know how to rate this game. It’s the hardest freaking game ever! I have played for hours and still end up in the same place getting killed, however, it’s so addictive and challenging I can’t stop playing. My son is also playing it and he’s in the same position as I am. Oh BTW I’m a 70 year old woman! Haha!

Bloodbourne is the best action hack em up this year. Endowed with gorgeous visuals, death never looked so good. Why? Because you will be dying a lot in this game. But be encouraged, there are tactics that you will eventually learn to overcome the difficulty. Bloodbourne is a fantastic ride.

Definitely one of my favorite Souls type games. Framerate is a little low, but overall visuals are great. Gameplay is about what you would expect for a Souls game. Lots of fun, would recommend especially at the price of $20.

Bloodborne is this year's early candidate for GOTY. It's combat action is second to none, and it will take all your skill and experience to progress. This is not just hacking and slashing your way thru enemies, you must find a way to survive this hellbound world. Plan ahead, and you will be victorious. Run and gun Cod style, and you'll be flipping this on Craigs.

Not only can you hack and slash in this game, but you can hack and slash away at your enemies and friends alike in this exciting new addition to the Bloodborne line of combat simulation games. Please step right into the world of Yharnam and increase your reputation among the notoriously shut-in citizens of the town to eventually win the election for mayor of Yharnam!

Beautiful graphics and very gothic excellent ambient music,its a game that would put your skills to the test if you like a good challenge this game rocks.Same Demons Souls formula but faster more offensive it rewards a good offensive strategy.Stongly recommended. And its on sale!!

This game is a masterpiece, beautiful and creepy at the same time, one of the best games ever created, even the soundtrack is amazing. If u like game like Darksouls I recommend u to buy it.

Very challenging, highly recommend it to those who play Dark Souls.

I received the package in a timely fashion. The case was chipped, but the disc was fine and in working condition.

I bought it from good deal. That’s a great value to got it.

Easily one of the best games of all time, the atmosphere is nothing short of stellar

I love this game and always fun. The product always keep me busy and no dulling moments!

If you're a fan of Souls and you're aware of what these games entail, then definitely buy Bloodborne. It lives up to the hype. The city of Yharnam is gorgeous in all of its gothic grotesque glory. The combat is faster than before and equally, if not more, intense. The story is still ambiguous leaving the interpretation and theories to the player. The game is almost perfect. So far, the only two cons I have with Bloodborne, albeit minor, are 1: occasional drops in frame rate, and 2: loading times. The reason these are minor is because they're literally the only defects I can think of that actually lessen the experience if at all. Honestly, the load times aren't nearly as bad as some people have made them out to be. I think they feel extra long because it's just a black screen with the word Bloodborne on it for an entire 40 seconds (most of the time less). Dark Souls loading screens at least had item descriptions. The only time it is definitely noticeable and irritating for me is when I wish to travel to another location from a location. So, for example, if you're at Central Yharnam and you wish to go back to the first floor, you have to go to the Hunter's Dream, and then from there load the new location you wish to go to. That's an extra loading screen which is honestly pointless. This can feel very time consuming for a game that punishes players with frequent impending deaths. So I think the only thing I like about Dark Souls more than Bloodborne, is that it had the convenience of fast travelling between bon fires. Bloodborne seems to go back to how Demon Souls location travelling was. As for the frame rate issue, I only notice it on rare specific occasions, or when I'm spinning the camera around my character fast. Don't worry though, it never reaches deplorable frame rates such as Blighttown from Dark Souls. One of the biggest and most obvious changes is that the game emphasizes the offensive. There is no longer blocking with shields in Bloodborne. You need to be on the attack at all times. In Bloodborne, the best defense is a good offense. Some people might like this change more than others. With the new depth of diverse weapon attacks, an offensive play style gives way to a faster pace. The best thing about this new combat style is that it's putting most Souls veterans out of their element. Most of us are used to using shields and hanging back until we can place a perfect timed attack on our vulnerable enemy. You still need to time your attacks, but you have to pay so much more attention to your foe's. Depending on their attack, you may need to stun them with your gun, dodge, or attack the enemy first. The combat feels much more risky, therefore more intense and rewarding. While I don't necessarily view this new offensive combat as better or worse than previous Souls games, I think it's a perfect device to keep players on their toes. Most fans praise the game they played first the most. Why? Because it was the most difficult for them. Why? Because the experience was new. By the time they went on to play Dark souls 2 for example, the game felt too easy for them. Bloodborne prevents that from happening. Everyone's learning curve is reset. We have to get used to the new methods and tricks of combat in Bloodborne that make it special and unique to the game. This brings me to a frequently asked question: Is Bloodborne more difficult than past Souls games? In my opinion, it's around equal difficulty to Dark Souls (Or whatever the first game you played was). That's obviously a relative statement, but considering how the core game experience is the same, and the new implemented combat style, the difficulty feels similar to the first time you played a Souls game. You have to learn from your mistakes at all times. Like past Souls games, you will struggle, become frustrated, die and die again, and in the end, be rewarded for your efforts. I can't recommend it enough! This is the best game I've played in a long time. I hope From Software keeps making these games. Happy hunting! P.S. for those of you who have never played Demon Souls or Dark Souls, and are unsure of whether you'd enjoy Bloodborne's challanging gameplay and role playing game elements, just rent the game. It's the kind of game people either love or hate. It's definitely not for everyone. If you don't know what you're getting into, and you expect a fast paced EASY game, then you're in for a rude awakening. I'm sure most of you are aware of how hard these games are, but just in case you're completely new to them, don't buy Bloodborne expecting a fun relaxing game. It requires diligence, patience, and an active effort at all times. If you're interested in a non-linear game that allows you to explore and discover your own story through hard work, by all means, buy Bloodborne. You will be rewarded for your efforts! The sense of accomplishment is like no other. Summary: Pros: -Stunning environment/atmosphere (I don't think anyone can overstate how amazing the locations are in this game. The world is my favorite character) -Engaging combat is fun and challenging -Weapon's mode diversity gives way to more strategy than ever before -Chalice Dungeons add replayability and more multiplayer Cons: -Occasional frame rate drops -Loading times can feel cumbersome, particularly when switching locations

Bloodborne is a master stroke from the makers of the much-vaunted Dark Souls series of games, From Software. It is an action RPG with lots of weapon and ability customization through items, with many different character build types that favor different styles of play and weapon choice. There are a ton of weapons to choose from, each of which has two usage modes and multiple attack types. The use of guns for parrying and stunning enemies adds an exciting skill based element to the game. The learning curve for this game is very steep. You will likely die dozens of times in the first few hours until you get the hang of the game. Deaths never feel unfair, as there's an obvious mistake on the player's part that could have been avoided. Once you get the hang of it, it is immensely rewarding. The story and setting is Gothic and the environments are beautiful, presented in full 1080p. The plot has an almost Lovecraftian inspiration and there is quite a bit of lore to dig into if that interests you. There is easily over 40 hours of play time if you do all of the optional content and areas available in the game. There are 3 unique endings which are quite distinct from one another. This is the best game available for the PS4, and my favorite of the current generation, but it is not for the faint of heart or those who shy away from difficulty.

Wow, what a twisted, decrepit story. I mean I'm still getting over how insane this is. Difficulty aside, it's the incredibly deep story and perfect combat that did it for me. Dark Souls feels boring now after Bloodborne, Dark Souls 3 included. They're just so slow and not as fluid as Bloodborne. Bloodborne did what Souls does and made it infinitely better, in a new, more interesting setting set in Victorian gothic locations. The atmosphere in the whole game is basically The Tower of Latria in Demon's Souls. The combat, again, is just so good. I can't get over it. The weapons are the best I've ever seen in a game, the attires are perfect, the soundtrack is amazing, and oh my god the gore. Bloodborne ended Souls for me. Bloodborne please, Sony. Just buy it. Guaranteed you'll love it. The difficulty is something you'll adjust to.

If you're a fan of Souls and you're aware of what these games entail, then definitely buy Bloodborne. It lives up to the hype. The city of Yharnam is gorgeous in all of its gothic grotesque glory. The combat is faster than before and equally, if not more, intense. The story is still ambiguous leaving the interpretation and theories to the player. The game is almost perfect. So far, the only two cons I have with Bloodborne, albeit minor, are 1: occasional drops in frame rate, and 2: loading times. The reason these are minor is because they're literally the only defects I can think of that actually lessen the experience if at all. Honestly, the load times aren't nearly as bad as some people have made them out to be. I think they feel extra long because it's just a black screen with the word Bloodborne on it for an entire 40 seconds (most of the time less). Dark Souls loading screens at least had item descriptions. The only time it is definitely noticeable and irritating for me is when I wish to travel to another location from a location. So, for example, if you're at Central Yharnam and you wish to go back to the first floor, you have to go to the Hunter's Dream, and then from there load the new location you wish to go to. That's an extra loading screen which is honestly pointless. This can feel very time consuming for a game that punishes players with frequent impending deaths. So I think the only thing I like about Dark Souls more than Bloodborne, is that it had the convenience of fast travelling between bon fires. Bloodborne seems to go back to how Demon Souls location travelling was. As for the frame rate issue, I only notice it on rare specific occasions, or when I'm spinning the camera around my character fast. Don't worry though, it never reaches deplorable frame rates such as Blighttown from Dark Souls. One of the biggest and most obvious changes is that the game emphasizes the offensive. There is no longer blocking with shields in Bloodborne. You need to be on the attack at all times. In Bloodborne, the best defense is a good offense. Some people might like this change more than others. With the new depth of diverse weapon attacks, an offensive play style gives way to a faster pace. The best thing about this new combat style is that it's putting most Souls veterans out of their element. Most of us are used to using shields and hanging back until we can place a perfect timed attack on our vulnerable enemy. You still need to time your attacks, but you have to pay so much more attention to your foe's. Depending on their attack, you may need to stun them with your gun, dodge, or attack the enemy first. The combat feels much more risky, therefore more intense and rewarding. While I don't necessarily view this new offensive combat as better or worse than previous Souls games, I think it's a perfect device to keep players on their toes. Most fans praise the game they played first the most. Why? Because it was the most difficult for them. Why? Because the experience was new. By the time they went on to play Dark souls 2 for example, the game felt too easy for them. Bloodborne prevents that from happening. Everyone's learning curve is reset. We have to get used to the new methods and tricks of combat in Bloodborne that make it special and unique to the game. This brings me to a frequently asked question: Is Bloodborne more difficult than past Souls games? In my opinion, it's around equal difficulty to Dark Souls (Or whatever the first game you played was). That's obviously a relative statement, but considering how the core game experience is the same, and the new implemented combat style, the difficulty feels similar to the first time you played a Souls game. You have to learn from your mistakes at all times. Like past Souls games, you will struggle, become frustrated, die and die again, and in the end, be rewarded for your efforts. I can't recommend it enough! This is the best game I've played in a long time. I hope From Software keeps making these games. Happy hunting!

In the past I steered clear of FromSoftware’s Souls game by reputation alone. The idea of playing a game where death came fast and often didn’t exactly appeal to me. However, once I cleared my backlog during the quarantine I needed something new to play. Bloodborne was on sale at BestBuy.com so there were no more excuses. I couldn’t be happier I gave this game a shot as it’s now among my Top 10 favorite games of all time. The atmosphere and sound design in this game is top notch as is the graphics even for an early PS4 game BB is a looker. The real standout is the combat, it’s fast paced and rewards an offensive play style which as I understand differs from most of the Souls games. There are over 20 weapons to choose from and each one has a tricked version that makes them versatile and fun to use. The hunter axe was my starter weapon and was useful the entire game among a handful of other swords and guns. The game is challenging sure but rewarding. Losing blood echoes (the in-game currency for leveling up and purchasing items) every time you die is frustrating at first but you learning from your mistakes is so rewarding especially during the boss fights. They are easily my favorite part of the game, each one demands your attention as you learn their patterns and when to dodge and to attack. Beating them is so satisfying and keeps you going throughout the experience. I could go on and on but if you’re an Action/RPG fan and haven’t played this game so yourself a favor and give it a look. The DLC is just as awesome with 5 more bosses and additional weapons and well worth the price of admission once you’re done with the main campaign.

In the tradition of Demon Souls and Dark Souls series this game offers nothing less but challenging stages. I have read some other comments regarding how frustrating the game can be or how annoying the hunters dream can exhaust a player's patience. Well to all of those players I would say "welcome to a difficult but nevertheless rewarding game." Many of my fellow gamer's have asked if this game is just like dark souls 2. Well the concept of game play is the same. If you die then you will loose your souls..no sorry your blood echoes but to those who have played the Dark Souls games then they know to go back to the hunter's world, upgrade, store items, upgrade weapons etc. For the new players I can only imagine the frustration as when I first played Demon Souls and saying to myself "why do I keep playing this game". The answer is simple. For some reason we want to be able to finish a challenging game although these types of games are a little different due to the fact you can not save at any given point and if you decide to kill a friendly NPC well then you are just about done using their services as well as changing additional quests (in some instances but not all). Now for the game rating. Graphics 4 out of 5. Story 4 out of 5 Difficulty 4 out of 5 Game Play (story, character devel etc) 5 out of 5 Lvl of anger due to death and loosing items 6.5 out of 5 Hours of Play (70 thus far without completion of additional dungeon quests). Getting your money's worth of game time 5 out 5 Multiple Endings 5 out 5 (3 different endings depending what you choose) Overall my rating is close to a 4.7 for Bloodborne. One final thought to this. The new patch has fixed multiple issues with the game including loading times.

This game is incredible. Everything is incredibly detailed, from the character models to the stitching on your own character's clothes. I have played Demon's Souls and Dark Souls before and the former has been my favorite until now. The combat is twice as fast as previous games in this spiritual series and the addition of guns makes it so much more interesting. Every enemy can kill you in a couple of hits easily making each victory feel meaningful; this is especially poignant when later in the game it is possible to go up against 20 enemies at once. The story is as subtle as the previous games but so much better, especially if you are a fan of H.P. Lovecraft. This game is not for the faint of heart but if you are reading a review of a game called Blodborne you probably don't fit that describtion. If you buy this game you won't be disappointed in the least and when you do "may the good blood be with you" (the new praise the sun)

The combat, atmosphere, environments, and graphics are some of the best I have ever seen! The game hooked me in after an hour or so and I couldn't put it down! I must have put 80-90 hours into the game before beating it. I can't wait to go back and co-op through the dungeons with my buddies. Most definitely a game of the year contender!