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In this episode of Vacation in the dungeon the Podcast we discuss: Bloodborne and England.

So today we’re diving into England and not just the usual London tourist spots. I’m talking foggy streets, gothic cathedrals, and all those narrow alleyways that feel like they could be hiding a monster around every corner. Honestly, if you’ve ever played Bloodborne, you’ve basically walked through a version of Victorian London in your mind. The game’s Yharnam city draws so much from England’s architecture and atmosphere; the spires, the cobblestones, even the gas lamps give you that feeling like you’re walking through a dark, mysterious version of the 1800s.

And speaking of streets and alleys, did you know some of the oldest pubs in London date back to the 1500s? Walking through them, you kind of get why Gothic horror loves England's history is literally lurking in every corner. It’s almost like if Bloodborne had a real-world level, this is exactly where it would be set. You’d half expect a werewolf to jump out at you while you’re ordering your pint.

Also, England isn’t just about gloomy streets and castles. There’s the countryside too. Imagine taking a trip to the Yorkshire Moors or Whitby Abbey. Those rolling foggy hills and crumbling ruins? Totally something straight out of a Bloodborne lore cutscene. Honestly, it makes you want to plan a trip just to feel that mix of history, mystery, and a little bit of danger minus the actual monsters, of course.

1. Muhammad. If you guys have ever played the DLC, then you know how hard it is personally. I enjoyed it, and it was crazy, but the part that was the hardest was Orphan of Co,s bro is bashing you with his hammer, and his back story brings tears to your eyes. Personally, Fighting Ludwing was the coolest. His area is so cool, and his sword is in every Souls game, but I think Bloodborne did the Moonlight Sword the best. A little flex before I go is that I got platinum, and bro that final trophy grind had me losing my mind. Between the chalice dungeons, farming materials, and dealing with those broken enemies, getting that last ending on NG+3 was so hard it wasn't even like that, i was on the same character, so it will be easier, no, oh it got a lot harder, and I barely even levelled up for all this. My stats are pretty mid. I felt like I ascended to the great ones.

Today we’re blending the gothic nightmare of Bloodborne with the foggy charm of England. Imagine Yharnam dropped right in the middle of London—yeah, chaos.

Picture this: you step off the Tube at midnight and the sky has that eerie Yharnam glow, the moon hanging way too low over Big Ben. The streets of Soho? Empty. The pubs? Boarded up. And somewhere out by the Thames, you hear something howling that is definitely not a fox. Suddenly, every corner of England takes on that Bloodborne energy: Victorian architecture, narrow streets, mist rolling in like it’s hiding something—and honestly, it probably is.

Even the landmarks get a makeover. The Tower of London becomes a boss arena. Buckingham Palace is crawling with hunters who’ve “ascended” a little too far. And don’t even get me started on what the London Underground turns into. If Yharnam had a subway system, it would feel exactly like that after midnight.

But the best part? The vibe fits weirdly perfectly. Foggy mornings, old brick buildings, whispers of old legends… England already has that gothic seed in its soil. Bloodborne just brings it to life—literally, sometimes too literally. So next time you’re wandering London and you feel a chill… just remember: if the moon looks a little too big...