| Bloodborne | |||
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| Release Date | Gameplay & Story | DLC & Pre-Order | Review |
Bloodborne Gameplay
Combat Mechanics
Bloodborne emphasizes a highly offensive combat style, where players are encouraged to press the attack rather than retreat. Central to this is the Rally system, which allows players to regain health by striking back immediately after taking damage.
Weapons in Bloodborne are versatile. Players can carry two main melee weapons and two ranged weapons, switching between them with ease in the heat of battle. Known as Trick weapons, some melee weapons can shift between different forms. For instance, a serrated saw is good for quick slashes, but it can transform into a slower cleaver that has a longer reach. Secondary weapons include torches for illumination, cannons for high-damage bursts, and shields for limited defense.
Firearms can be used to stun enemies and set them up for Visceral attacks, which are gory finishing moves that can be unleashed by staggering an enemy.
Progression and Resources
Bloodborne’s progression is tightly linked to Blood Echoes, which serve as both currency and experience. Slaying enemies rewards players with Blood Echoes, but upon the player’s death, their accumulated Blood Echoes are dropped at the site of their demise. They must then return and retrieve these, but if they die before doing so, they are lost forever. Another vital resource is Insight, which players gain by defeating major bosses or using specific items. This resource subtly alters the game world by changing enemy behavior and unlocking hidden content.
Multiplayer
Bloodborne includes both cooperative and competitive multiplayer modes. Players can summon others to assist with challenging areas or bosses, and they can also engage in player-versus-player combat under certain conditions.
Bloodborne Story
In Bloodborne, players assume the role of a Hunter who arrives in the city of Yharnam, seeking a mysterious condition referred to as Paleblood. Upon receiving a blood transfusion from a Blood Minister, the Hunter becomes entwined with the Hunter’s Dream, a realm serving as a sanctuary and workshop. The city of Yharnam is plagued by a rampant blood-borne disease that has transformed many of its inhabitants into monstrous beasts. As the Hunter delves deeper into the city’s labyrinthine streets and hidden passages, they confront these grotesque creatures and uncover the dark secrets behind the affliction.
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