FromSoft at their very strongest. Atmosphere, design and gameplay come together in perfect thematic harmony, enthralling players with tight, tense combat and endorphin-loaded dodging against a horrific menagerie of brilliant creatures and iconic bosses. The crowning glory that is Bloodborne's soundtrack brings what is already near-perfect gameplay to heights never again achieved--even in the likes of Sekiro and Elden Ring.

The farming of Blood Vials and the downright awful rogue-like "Dungeon Chalice" system are good ideas--making players nervous about using their copious yet limited powerful heal and providing what is in essence an infinite amount of content sound like they would suit perfectly, but end up lackluster and annoying - the former especially sometimes going so far as to gatekeep people from enjoying the game as a whole.