one of my favorite games of all time. Simply put this game is a masterpiece. No game or movie has been able to pull off cosmic horror close to how well bloodborne masterfully explores the genre. Gameplay is spectacularly designed to promote aggression which plays perfectly into the themes of the game. The way the world evolves as you gain insight and progress through the game is amazing. I could keep singing this games praises all day, if you haven't played this game yet a.) I'm jealous, wish I could play it for the first time again. and b.) what are you waiting for?

A nearly perfect soulsborne game. I love the focus on more agressive combat. having a sidestep instead of a dodge roll while locked onto enemies took some getting used to but once it clicked, it really clicked. trick weapons are a blast, and guns are super satisfying to parry with. the level design is stellar, with lots of series highlights all around. the boss fights are for the most part fantastic, and the old hunters DLC has three of the best bosses in the series. the lore is the best in the series without question, and the aesthetic is only topped by elden ring. honestly, my only real complaint is that chalice dungeons suck HOT ASS. I am so glad they are optional. the only bad bosses in the entire game come from them (yharnam, bloodletting beast, etc) and they are just a chore to actually play through. thank god for false depth chalices because if i actually had to go through all of the pthumerian chalices to fight yharnam i think i would have lost it. a thankfully optional stain on what is otherwise a masterpiece. I cannot recommend this game enough, as long as you skip the chalice dungeons.