What Is The Big Deal With Bloodborne?

Whenever I post a Souls video people love to tell me how much they love Bloodborne, even though I rarely talk about Bloodborne.
We all know Bloodborne is great, but today I'm looking at why it's so special, and what exactly makes it such a firm favourite among such a passionate fanbase.
0:00 - Intro
1:19 - Humble Beginnings
2:23 - Set & Setting
3:33 - Guns. Lots of Guns
4:52 - Look in your right hand
6:17 - Here there be Monsters
7:54 - Fashion Souls
8:15 - So it's a Big Deal
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It has been nearly 10 years now since Bloodborne took the gaming world by storm. The team at fromsoftware crafted a lovecraftian action horror masterpiece, that still has people discussing today discussing bloodborne lore, why bloodborne is a masterpiece and why bloodborne is the best souls game. Some people even go so far as to explain why bloodborne is better than elden ring and even why they think bloodborne is the best game ever. Of course like any conversation about any fromsoft soulsborne game, you'll get the occasional naysayer who will tell you why bloodborne is overrated, but they are very few and far between for bloodborne, compared to the likes of dark souls 3. If anything the only contentious issue you will regularly find with bloodborne is that it is not yet bloodborne 60fps.
After receiving multiple comments about why bloodborne is the best game ever on my videos that weren't even about bloodborne I set out to find out just what exactly makes bloodborne such a universally beloved hot take on the soulsborne subgenre. In this video I won't tell you that it's a good game, you already know that, but I will look beneath the surface and past the obvious, to try and figure out why bloodborne is a masterpiece.

[@fromrawn9303]

It’s a landmark in terms of art direction. The gameplay is incredibly satisfying. The OST is masterful. The lore is terrifying and mysterious. People that started with Elden Ring don’t realise that this game came out directly after DS1 (I’m aware DS2 came out first but DS1 and BB were directed by Miyazaki). The jump in quality is crazy, it invented the multi-stage boss fight while still having quite simple and some gimmick bosses. It has the style of the old school games and design like DeSo and DS1 while bringing the intensity of DS3 and ER, all the while having its own unique style and identity. It’s a crime against humanity if Sony or From never touch this franchise again.

[@backlogbaldie]

The lore is exceptional tbf. Might do a video one day but it would definitely need a whole video to itself 😂

[@rasecfishwhisperer2039]

Bloodborne is the only reason I still own a ps4 and have not sold it

[@backlogbaldie]

I respect that 👍

[@benpatso]

You can literally play it on ps5

[@secularspectator]

Hmmmmm

[@jaythekillagaming961]

Play it on ps5

[@SCDJMU]

same, reason i bought a ps4

[@girayyigit3816]

The moment I noticed that the world, creatures, sounds etc. slightly changes after some insight was the most thrilling moment of my gaming life.

[@backlogbaldie]

It’s very cool, but I can do without the massive alien spiders everywhere😂

[@MarkyAlo]

Good video! You earned a subscriber!!

[@backlogbaldie]

Thank you! Welcome aboard 😊

[@Palestinedidnothingwrong]

Your so underrated friend I’m definitely going to subscribe to you i think you summed up why most people love the game I love it personally for the speed and aggressive gameplay

[@backlogbaldie]

Thanks! Welcome aboard 😊

[@isopropyltoxicity]

I didn't understand why people were so obsessed witht the game until i played then holy shite i was hooked

[@Moss_and_Such]

As someone who didn’t have a ps4, I’d be willing to pay too dollar to experience this game as a PC port. Shame the corporate overlords want to deprive themselves of the money in my wallet.

[@Wamrage76]

It should come out in 2068.

[@Tripledashhh_]

I’m still playing bloodborne to this day. I just enjoy the world and the environment. There’s really nothing like it. Despite dark souls. Nothing will feel as fast and exhilarating as this game.

[@backlogbaldie]

Exhilarating! Excellent word for it 👍

[@danwelsh6706]

Bloodborne reborn on PS5 mannn it's silky smooth..

[@watchmehope6560]

Its.. its the same game brother. Youre playing the ps4 pro version. Thats it. Sony themselves has said every ps4 game will play as if its on ps4 pro for ps5. Theres no 60fps boost or quicker load times. Its all the same.

[@ABYSYAL]

*sees title*. Its pretty self explanatory ngl

[@SCDJMU]

great explanation, thanks for contributing friend.

[@ABYSYAL]

@@SCDJMU now now, no need for the pessimism friend

[@rukakuu_onedaybloodborne_PC]

Give it to me

[@tokezombie]

In buttheads voice - cool

[@backlogbaldie]

Hehehe

[@miljann98]

Witcher 3 may have won the GOTY of 2015, but Bloodborne was the better game in every important aspect in my opinion. And for today's standards, bloodborne would still feel fresh if it released today, while witcher would feel hella outdated

[@backlogbaldie]

100% this! I missed the boat with both games at the time but tried them both during lockdown and the Witcher was a real struggle 😕

[@isopropyltoxicity]

Yeah Witcher 3 don't got shit on bloodborne, bloodborne is a masterpiece of art and deeply reflective of human experiences and our suffering

[@zander12]

Bloodborne was just not mainstream enough at that time. To me it would've deserved GOTY as well.

[@isopropyltoxicity]

@@zander12 the age old popularity conundrum

[@DreyfusLagoon]

I think it’s basically just the aesthetic and faster action

[@GarfieldReviews]

Its the decent into madness the hunter and thus the player experiences. By the end, you realise real life's not so bad and go out and touch grass.

[@backlogbaldie]

This is one of the best Bloodborne summaries I have ever read 👌

[@MrColbrot]

best game ever made.

[@Tdav424]

Bloodborne is the best game ever made.

[@Dualities]

single player game lul