Summary
- Release Year: 2015
- Genres: Adventure, Role-playing game (RPG)
- Platforms: PlayStation 4
- Developers: FromSoftware
- Publishers: Sony Computer Entertainment
Bloodborne: The Old Hunters Review
9/10
Bloodborne: The Old Hunters is the first and only expansion for the critically acclaimed action RPG Bloodborne. It was released on November 24, 2015, for PlayStation 4. The expansion adds a significant amount of new content to the game, including new areas, bosses, weapons, and armor. It also expands on the game’s story and lore.
New Areas
The Old Hunters introduces two new areas to Bloodborne: the Hunter’s Nightmare and the Fishing Hamlet. The Hunter’s Nightmare is a twisted and nightmarish realm where hunters from the past are trapped forever. It is filled with dangerous enemies and deadly traps. The Fishing Hamlet is a desolate and abandoned village that is home to a group of deformed and twisted creatures.
New Bosses
The Old Hunters also introduces several new bosses to Bloodborne. These bosses are some of the most challenging and rewarding in the game. They include Ludwig the Accursed, a giant beast with a sword for a tail; Lady Maria of the Astral Clocktower, a skilled and agile swordswoman; and Orphan of Kos, a grotesque and powerful creature that is the final boss of the expansion.
New Weapons and Armor
The Old Hunters adds a variety of new weapons and armor to Bloodborne. These weapons and armor can be found throughout the new areas or purchased from merchants. They include the Whirligig Saw, a large and powerful serrated blade; the Burial Blade, a scythe-like weapon that can be transformed into a sword; and the Old Hunter Set, a set of armor that provides excellent protection against physical and elemental attacks.
New Story Details
The Old Hunters expands on the story and lore of Bloodborne. It tells the tale of the hunters who once made Yharnam their hunting grounds. These hunters were eventually betrayed and killed by the Healing Church, and their spirits were trapped in the Hunter’s Nightmare. The expansion also introduces new NPCs and side quests that help to flesh out the world of Bloodborne.
Overall
Bloodborne: The Old Hunters is an excellent expansion that adds a lot of new content to the base game. With new areas, bosses, weapons, and armor, there’s plenty of new content to explore and master. The new story details are also interesting, and help to flesh out the world of Bloodborne. Overall, The Old Hunters is a must-have for fans of Bloodborne.
Pros:
- New areas to explore
- New bosses to fight
- New weapons and armor to collect
- New story details to discover
- Challenging and rewarding gameplay
Cons:
- Can be difficult for new players
- Some of the new areas are very linear
- The final boss is extremely difficult
Overall Score: 9/10
Bloodborne: The Old Hunters is an excellent expansion that adds a lot of new content to the base game. With new areas, bosses, weapons, and armor, there’s plenty of new content to explore and master. The new story details are also interesting, and help to flesh out the world of Bloodborne. Overall, The Old Hunters is a must-have for fans of Bloodborne.
Review Score
9/10
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