Game reviews / Bloodborne
Bloodborne
2015 · PlayStation 4 · Action RPG · Soulslike · Horror
4 scored sources · 2 countries contributing scores
Review consensus
Critics broadly regard Bloodborne as an exceptional action RPG that refines the Souls formula through faster, more aggressive combat, transformative weapons, firearm parries, and a risk-reward health-regain system. Its gothic, Lovecraftian world is richly connected, visually striking, and designed to reward patient exploration and repeated discovery. The demanding difficulty remains central to its appeal, though limited build variety, repetitive resource farming, long loading times, sparse direct storytelling, and occasional performance issues temper the experience. Despite those flaws, reviewers consistently praised its atmosphere, boss encounters, level design, multiplayer systems, and unusually satisfying sense of mastery.
Limited geographic coverage. Treat this score as an early indication.
Last researched: 2026-09-18
Pros
- Fast, aggressive combat with excellent weapon transformations and visceral counterattacks
- Exceptional gothic and Lovecraftian atmosphere, world design, and audiovisual presentation
- Rewarding exploration, challenging encounters, multiplayer, and strong replay value
Cons
- High difficulty and opaque systems can be punishing for newcomers
- Limited build, equipment, and class variety compared with earlier Souls games
- Long loading times, resource farming, and sparse direct storytelling can frustrate
Review sources
4 sources found across 2 countries. This is not exhaustive worldwide coverage.
- GamesRadar+ · United Kingdom · 90/100
- Destructoid · United States · 90/100
- Game Informer · United States · 97.5/100
- GameSpot · United States · 90/100