Bloodborne

As of 2020, Bloodborne is the closest a Fromsoft title has come to matching the brilliance of Dark Souls, evidenced by the excellent world and level layouts. It also implements Victorian and Lovecraftian horror roots into excellent art, enemy, and boss designs. The story is buried even more deeply than most modern From games but it is still fascinating, thoughtful, and has room for interesting and memorable characters. Bloodborne is a true standout and must-play title on PS4.

brutal in every sense of the word. if you're not prepared for this you'll hate it. if you're prepared, you'll still probably hate it. get over it.

Shoot anything in the dick at just the right moment and you can do wonders.

If you want a game to beat you into submission, while reciting Bram Stoker and H. P. Lovecraft, then look no further!

I mean, I *guess* there's a story, but it barely factors into anything - you're here for the aesthetics and atmosphere. Run around, kill gross monsters, die a lot, grind for hours, die again, rage quit, repeat. Done and done.

For years I hated From games and would not shut up about this fact to anyone who mentioned them. Finally, around a month ago, I decided to give this one last try. Turns out it fucking rules and I was a big idiot! I went from not being able to beat Gascoigne for two and a half years to nailing Orphan of Kos on my second try. From own Bloodborne owns I am a total fanboy now

I get that the game is supposed to be challenging but some of the game design makes it hard for the sake of being hard and makes the experience unfun. Decided to keep playing for now so will update if I like it better

Best setting aber gameplay meh

Bloodborne is a terrifyingly precise enactment of Michel Foucault’s philosophy. You enter Yharnam not as a hero, but as a patient subjected to the Healing Church’s medical authority—a literal manifestation of "biopower." Furthermore, the game's "Insight" mechanic brilliantly gamifies Foucault’s power/knowledge nexus. Gathering forbidden truths never liberates you or grants mastery; it only exposes the invisible, inescapable architectures of power that already control you. - Full Review

One of my favorite games, ever