When one talks about some of the greatest games ever released on the PlayStation 4, then it goes without saying thatBloodbornewould be an integral part of this conversation. Hidetaka Miyazaki was known for being the mastermind behindDark Soulsfor the longest time, but it was his work onBloodbornethat truly cemented his status as a modern gaming genius who hadcompletely revolutionized the modern landscape of action-adventure games.
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A big part of what makesBloodbornesuch a special experienceis the fact that it has a brilliant story… even though there are barely any NPCs or cutscenes that force-feed lore and exposition to the player. Instead, it’s up to the player to connect the dots by looking at item descriptions, notes, listening ardently to dialogue, andvarious other things along the same lines. It’s a magical experience that unfurls what is easily one of the deepest and most intriguing stories in recent memory.
For people who can’t get enough ofBloodborne’s story and wish to play more games in the same vein, here are ten other titles that are definitely worth trying out.
10Eternal Darkness: Sanity’s Requiem
A Lovecraftian game that doesn’t shy away from screwing with the player at every step of the way,Eternal Darkness: Sanity’s Requiemis definitely a quirky title for people who want to experience more stories with the same horror and Lovecraftian vibes asBloodborne.
While the game itself may be somewhat hard to navigate due to its age, there’s no denying that the title is certainly one to look out for.
9Parasite Eve
Given how most Squaresoft JRPGs on the original PlayStation had been family-friendly affairs for the most part, the release ofParasite Evewas seen as a welcome departure from the norm.
Sporting a more mature storyline and some truly horrific monstrosities, players who couldn’t get enough of the nightmarish beasts inBloodbornewill find themselves right at home withParasite Eve.
8Katana ZERO
One thing that Hidetaka Miyazaki does really well is tying the difficulty of his games to the overarching story — a quality that is shared withKatana ZEROas well.
The game is definitely hard, but what elevates the experience is a brilliant story that weaves in the narrative with the gameplay in a seamless manner, making for a brilliant story in every way.
7Horizon: Zero Dawn
The PlayStation 4 is home to some of the best narrative-heavy video games, andHorizon: Zero Dawnis no exception to this golden rule.
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With its release on the PC as well, now is as good a time as any for players to get into an ambitious new IP that manages to deliver a compelling story that neatly ties in with the scope of the world itself.
6God Of War
But of course, it would be impossible to talk about excellent narratives in PS4 games without mentioning the masterpiece that isGod of War. The reboot took Kratos' story in a wholly different direction that was warmly received by the majority of fans.
Any person who has a PS4 should definitely try out God of War sooner rather than later unless they wish to miss out onone of the greatest games of this generation.
5Final Fantasy VII Remake
Most people were quite wary of theFinal Fantasy VII Remake, given the fact that the original title is considered by many to be one of the greatest video games of all time. Thankfully, the Remake definitely doesn’t disappoint in this regard and serves asa thrilling ride through the initial stages ofFinal Fantasy VII’s story.
The increased focus on Midgar means that the city and its character get to shine in the overarching narrative, which is quite compelling in its own right as well.
4Death Stranding
WhileDeath Strandingmight not be a game for everyone, players who do get invested in this title will be able to experience one of the more unique and compelling narratives told in modern gaming.
The distinct brand of Kojima’s storytelling is definitely present in this title, and players who wish to playan open-world title that challenges the norms set in this genrewill definitely be more than satisfied with the overall experience.
3Pathologic
Most people had never even heard of the gamePathologicbefore its sequel reared its intriguing head around in the indie scene. It’s mostly after this reveal that the firstPathologicfinally attained some traction in the modern gaming community… which is truly great, sincePathologicis one of the most unique games ever made.
The story ofPathologicis obtuse in the best way possible, making players second-guess themselves at every step of the way before revealing the immense scale of the plot that is truly marvelous to behold.
2Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice
It would be obvious that people who’d want to enjoy games with similar story beats toBloodborneshould try out other Hidetaka Miyazaki games, andSekiro: Shadows Die Twiceis obviously no exception to this.
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The story ofSekiromight be quite straightforward compared toBloodborne, but it’s still extremely engaging and supplemented by action that is equal parts hard and satisfying.
1Dark Souls
But of course, it was only a given thatthe legendaryDark Soulsserieswould be mentioned in a conversation about games with stories that are similar toBloodborne. WhileBloodbornemight’ve been the game that perfected Miyazaki’s unique brand of storytelling,Dark Soulsdefinitely didn’t falter from a story point-of-view in the slightest, allowing for an experience that was definitely magical in every sense of the word.
Finding out about the history of the world that the Chosen Undead is scouting is an experience that one should savor up until the very end of the game, since the narrative inDark Soulsis truly engaging and grand in its scope.
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