From Software's action RPG 'Bloodborne' was just released late last month, but it has quickly become a video game sensation following its strong reviews and robust sales numbers. 'Bloodborne' has been particularly popular on the streaming platform Twitch, thanks in large part to its challenging gameplay. Users stand to benefit from watching 'Bloodborne' players all over the world as they can pick up tips and tricks along the way.

For users looking to gain an extra edge, this feature article from GameSpot provides some tips to help players refine their gameplay. Two of the more important hints involve simple moves that are not explained via 'Bloodborne's' in-game tutorial.

The first move is attacking while climbing a ladder. Players can execute this move (while on a ladder) by simply pressing R1 to launch an upward punch or R2 to throw a kick downward. Caution is advised, however, to avoid using up a character's stamina, as doing so drops the character from the ladder which could prove fatal.

The second move is a countermove that allows players to break free of enemies that grab the player's character. The grab move allows enemies to deal a lot of damage while a character is incapacitated, but reacting in a timely manner can reduce the damage taken. The countermove can be performed by rapidly pressing L2 and R2 alternately while grabbed. When done correctly, the countermove frees the character from the grab (instead of being knocked to the ground) and allows for an immediate counterattack.

Another helpful hint involves the PS4's DualShock 4 controller. The 2.5 software update to the PS4 allowed players to reconfigure the buttons and corresponding actions on the controller, thus allowing players the opportunity to customize their settings to suit their desired setup. This is particularly helpful for 'Bloodborne', as the combat system requires precise movements to execute combinations attacks. Players can take note of their most frequently used actions and move it to a more convenient button.

For even more hints, the full guide as per GameSpot can be viewed here.