It manages to create a unique experience that is authentic both in being a Bloodborne game and being a PSX game. The demake subgenre is a small, niche type of video game, and Bloodborne PSX has to be one of the best products of these indie efforts. On the plus side, it wraps up nicely and has an ending with the content that is available. Additionally, the only restriction is that the project doesn’t translate the entire Bloodborne game into a PlayStation game. However, the lack of fluid animations makes the game slightly easier.
It retains the same difficulty that soulslike games like Bloodborne are known for despite the visual overhaul. Even the animation gets blocky and angular, which completes the retro experience. Gone are the photorealistic environment and character models, replaced with something similar to Tomb Raider I. It even captures the low framerate that really illustrates the difference between the two gaming systems. Stages are in lower resolution, with all models appearing blocky and full of edges. The first object to note is the graphics. Essentially, the 2015 game is recreated to simulate the experience of a lower, older engine-and makes an immersive experience out of it.
It has led to a rise in demakes, and Bloodborne PSX is one of them. As game developers and publishers have adopted a remastering trend, or taking old titles and recreating them for modern systems, indie modders are going the other direction.
