FromSoftware. (2015). Bloodborne [Playstation 4 game]. Tokyo, Japan: Sony Computer Entertainment.

Bloodborne is a 2015 action RPG by FromSoftware, known for its interconnected Gothic world, strategic combat, and Lovecraftian horror themes. Players assume the role of a customizable Hunter exploring Yharnam, a city plagued by a blood-borne disease that turns inhabitants into beasts. The game emphasizes fast-paced, offensive combat using transforming "Trick Weapons" and firearms. The Rally system allows health recovery through counterattacks, rewarding aggression. Players level up using "Blood Echoes," which are lost on death but recoverable. Insight, a secondary resource, alters the game world and affects gameplay.

The game's Chalice Dungeons offer procedurally generated challenges, extending replayability with unique bosses and loot. Multiplayer supports cooperative exploration or competitive invasions. Set in a meticulously designed world blending narrative fragments and environmental storytelling, Bloodborne delivers an intense experience through complex mechanics and a grim atmosphere. It remains a seminal entry in the action RPG genre.