Whether it's grotesque creatures, terrifying locations, or witnessing the influence of a greater force, Bloodborne is true to the Lovecraftian formula.
The Existential Cosmic Horror of Bloodborne (And How It Scared Me)
From the moment you set foot on the abandoned cobblestones of Yharnam, Bloodborne makes it abundantly clear that something is very, very wrong. After all, your first vision in the game is a beast emerging from a pool of blood before you wake up in an abandoned clinic.
Descending the stairs to leave the clinic is a metaphor for how the game's descent from safety to madness has already begun.
While some of the Lovecraftian inspirations are easy enough to spot, those who have read the author's work will agree that FromSoftware has taken a deep dive into the realm of cosmic horror.
