Bloodborne
A gothic horror action RPG developed by FromSoftware, set in the Victorian-inspired city of Yharnam where hunters battle nightmarish beasts and cosmic horrors.
Category
Game
Release Year
2015
Origin
Japan
Tags
action RPGgothic horrorcosmic horrorVictoriansouls-likeFromSoftware
Detailed Overview Information
Basic Information
Full Name
Bloodborne
Aliases
BB
Type
Video Game (Action RPG)
Release Year
2015
Status
Completed
Origin
Japan
Region
Japan
Creation Information
Creator
Hidetaka Miyazaki
Publisher
Sony Interactive Entertainment
Original Work
Original IP (Video Game)
Genre
Action RPG, Gothic Horror, Cosmic Horror
Content Information
Synopsis
In search of Paleblood, the Hunter enters Yharnam and is bound to the Hunter's Dream. Through the hunt, they confront the Healing Church's Old Blood and the eldritch Great Ones, challenging the boundary between knowledge and madness.
Main Characters
The Hunter, Gehrman, Plain Doll, Lady Maria, Laurence, Micolash
Setting
Yharnam, Cathedral Ward, Old Yharnam, Forbidden Woods, Nightmare realms
Themes
Cosmic horror; price of forbidden knowledge; beast within; religious corruption; transformation
Target Audience
Mature players (17+)
Media Forms
Video Game
PlayStation 4 exclusive (2015)
Dlc
The Old Hunters (2015)
Board Game
Bloodborne: The Board Game (2019)
Comics
Titan Comics – Bloodborne (2018–)
Art Book
Bloodborne Official Artworks (2015)
Soundtrack
Original Soundtrack (2015)
Commercial Information
Sales
Over 2 million copies worldwide
Awards
BAFTA Game Awards nominations; multiple GOTY awards
Critical Reception
Universal acclaim for atmosphere, art direction, and combat
Market Value
High long‑tail interest in Soulsborne community
Licensing
PlayStation exclusive; board game and comics licensed
Fan Culture
Fanbase
Soulsborne community; horror game enthusiasts
Communities
Reddit r/bloodborne; Fextralife Wiki; Discord servers; speedrunning
Memes
A hunter must hunt; Fear the Old Blood
Cosplay
Hunter, Lady Maria, Doll
Fan Projects
Lore videos, theory crafting, challenge runs
Historical Development
2015
Base game release on PlayStation 4
2016
Game of the Year Edition
2018
Bloodborne comics published by Titan
2019
Board game adaptation launched
2015 ( Nov)
The Old Hunters expansion released
2020+
Continued influence on horror and action design
Related Links
www.playstation.com
store.playstation.com
bloodborne.wiki.fextralife.com
bloodborne.fandom.com
www.enjoyip.com