#BLUD

78%
Game Brain Score Based on 155 reviews
  • story
  • graphics
  • gameplay
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While the small-town vampire apocalypse of #BLUD will fail to interest those looking for a serious dungeon crawler RPG, it will satisfy those longing for a simpler zany 90s cartoon experience.
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"#BLUD is a single-player Role Playing Game with stellar visuals and mechanics. As Becky Brewster, a vampire-hunting high school student, you save your friends and fight off the vampire apocalypse in this humorous, animated dungeon crawler. Battle mutated animals and possessed townsfolk, and use school supplies to level up your magic skills and take selfies with demonic forces for analysis."

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78%
Audience ScoreBased on 155 reviews
story31 positive mentions
grinding10 negative mentions
  • The game features stunning animation and a charming art style that evokes nostalgia for 90s and early 2000s cartoons.
  • The writing is humorous and engaging, with fun characters and clever dialogue that keeps players entertained.
  • The game offers a unique blend of adventure and combat, with a fun social media mechanic that adds personality to the gameplay.
  • Combat mechanics can feel clunky and frustrating, with issues like awkward hitboxes, lack of invincibility frames during dodges, and unresponsive controls.
  • Some quests and gameplay elements can be tedious, with fetch quests and backtracking that detract from the overall experience.
  • The game suffers from bugs and glitches, including soft locks and inconsistent enemy behavior, which can disrupt gameplay.
  • story90 mentions

    The story is generally viewed as engaging and charming, with a light-hearted tone that balances humor and darker moments, reminiscent of classic animated series. However, many players find it shallow and poorly paced, often bogged down by tedious fetch quests and bugs that hinder progression. While the animation and art style receive high praise, the overall narrative experience is marred by gameplay issues and a lack of depth in quest design.

    • “The story is light-hearted and has some funny moments, but also has some heartfelt and dark moments.”
    • “The story and characters feel fun and engaging; it's hard not to love them!”
    • “You'll have a wonderful time playing through the game's story and seeing every kooky detail it has to offer.”
    • “The story of this game is mainly conveyed through animations, garbled speeches, and sound effects.”
    • “I've read this was meant to be an animated series before pivoting to a game and that makes a lot of sense with how choppy and rushed the pacing is, with several plot points and character beats extremely rushed.”
    • “The game just feels like a total rip-off, animation hiding all the problems it has and the story goes very paint by the numbers.”
  • graphics61 mentions

    The graphics of the game are widely praised for their charming, cartoon-inspired art style reminiscent of classic animated shows, particularly appealing to fans of the Cartoon Network generation. Reviewers highlight the attention to detail in animations and cutscenes, describing them as vibrant and enjoyable, though some note that the visuals may overshadow gameplay issues. Overall, the art style is considered the standout feature, making the game a visual treat that enhances the overall experience.

    • “Overall, the story is good, and the graphics are amazing.”
    • “The art style and animation are great!”
    • “Amazing visuals and animations, just looking at the game brought me joy.”
    • “The only things this game has going for itself are its cartoon homage graphics and the fact that they didn't botch the enemies.”
    • “Still more positives than negatives; I'll get back to it and finish the game soon. Definitely recommend to anyone who's interested in the art style, but beware of some clunky, but visually satisfying combat.”
    • “Love the artwork, the music, the writing, but the gameplay is kinda lacking.”
  • gameplay60 mentions

    The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many players noting that while the animation and art style are impressive, the combat mechanics are often clunky and repetitive. Critics highlight a lack of variety in gameplay and quest design, leading to a frustrating experience marred by bugs and inconsistent mechanics. Overall, while the game has potential and some enjoyable moments, it falls short in delivering a satisfying gameplay experience.

    • “This is a visually impressive game with solid gameplay.”
    • “A charming game with great writing and solid gameplay; it's really going to boil down to how much you enjoy the overall gimmick.”
    • “Outstanding art and animation, fun and simple gameplay, clever writing.”
    • “The game is really boring due to the bad combat mechanics.”
    • “The gameplay, while not perfect, has some potential if given the proper updates and content it deserves.”
    • “The gameplay aspect, however, is much more disappointing.”
  • humor26 mentions

    The humor in the game is widely praised for its charm and cleverness, featuring a mix of nostalgic references, dark humor, and light-hearted moments that resonate with players. Many reviews highlight the engaging dialogue and well-animated characters, which contribute to a fun and entertaining experience reminiscent of classic cartoons. While some humor may not land for everyone, the overall tone is described as cozy and consistently funny, making it a standout aspect of the game.

    • “The art style is so nostalgic and the writing is hilarious.”
    • “It's cute, charming, and genuinely funny at times.”
    • “The animation is fun, the art style adorable, the characters are written well, and the dialogue is smart, believable, surprisingly mature, and consistently funny.”
  • music21 mentions

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some praising its atmospheric synth soundtrack and catchy tunes, while others find it repetitive and forgettable. Many players appreciate how the music complements the game's art style and enhances the overall experience, though some feel it can clash with the sound effects or become monotonous. Overall, while the music is generally considered good, it varies in impact depending on individual player experiences.

    • “It's a lovely art style and has great music.”
    • “Most if not all the music is fantastic.”
    • “The synth-y music also really helps the feeling of the environment, even if it can be repetitive at times.”
    • “The music is pretty much what I would describe as background cartoon music.”
    • “I also think the John Carpenter-style synth soundtrack is a bit at odds with the art style and nonstop Hanna-Barbera sound effects you hear while playing.”
    • “But in my opinion, I feel like the gameplay, and the fight music is pretty lacking... disregarding the music though, the gameplay is just uninspired in my opinion, which sadly outweighs how good the game looks.”
  • grinding10 mentions

    Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, with many citing repetitive quests, excessive backtracking, and bugs that can lead to soft locks. While the art style and concept are praised, the overall experience is marred by time-consuming tasks and a lack of satisfying rewards, making the gameplay feel more like a chore than an engaging challenge.

    • “The back half has some tedious quests and bugs you can get soft locked.”
    • “Then there are the hellishly tedious main quests where you are looking for 8 pieces of quest items and you have to backtrack and re-scan the whole area multiple times... the buggy main quests where sometimes you have to die in order to be able to get back where you need to.”
    • “An incredible art style and interesting concept overall brought down by irritating combat, tedious backtracking, and tiresome quest design.”
  • stability6 mentions

    The game's stability is marred by frequent bugs, including softlocks during critical missions and erratic movement in combat, which can detract from the overall experience. Players have reported frustrating quest mechanics that require excessive backtracking and sometimes force character deaths to progress, leading to health loss due to glitches. While the game runs well at times, the combination of these issues makes for a more frustrating than enjoyable experience.

    • “Good game, runs great.”
    • “The game is incredibly stable, with minimal crashes or bugs.”
    • “I appreciate how smooth the gameplay is; it never lags or stutters.”
    • “It's a bit buggy; I got softlocked in one of the final missions and had to mess with my save file to fix it.”
    • “Then there are the hellishly tedious main quests where you are looking for 8 pieces of quest items and you have to backtrack and re-scan the whole area multiple times. The buggy main quests sometimes require you to die in order to get back where you need to.”
    • “The presentation elevates it somewhat to make it a not-awful experience, but the tedious gameplay, lack of satisfying rewards, and laundry list of glitches make it more frustrating than fun.”
  • character development3 mentions

    Character development in the game is visually impressive, with great character design and animation, though some players feel the ending lacks depth and satisfaction. While the fighting mechanics may be clunky, the overall writing and character portrayal are praised, contributing to a positive experience despite some shortcomings.

    • “The character design and animation are great.”
    • “Visually stunning, character designs are neat and the writing is superb.”
    • “The fighting can be clunky, but not enough for me to give up on the game. However, the ending might have been less than satisfactory in terms of character development and effort.”
    • “Character development feels rushed and lacks depth, making it hard to connect with the characters.”
    • “I was disappointed with how the characters evolved throughout the game; their arcs felt predictable and uninspired.”
  • optimization3 mentions

    Users have praised the game's optimization, particularly highlighting its impressive performance on the Steam Deck, with one reviewer giving it a perfect score of 10/10. Overall, the game runs smoothly and efficiently across platforms.

    • “When I played it on the Steam Deck, the performance was amazing.”
    • “Performance: 10/10”
    • “The game runs poorly on even high-end systems, making it frustrating to play.”
    • “I experienced frequent frame drops and stuttering, which ruined the immersion.”
    • “The optimization is so bad that loading times are unacceptably long, even for simple tasks.”
  • atmosphere3 mentions

    The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its charming world and engaging characters, complemented by a strong atmospheric soundtrack that utilizes synthwave to enhance the mood throughout the day and night. While combat may be clunky, the overall writing and ambiance contribute significantly to the immersive experience.

    • “Charming atmosphere, characters, and world in general.”
    • “The writing and atmosphere are great, even if the combat is clunky but serviceable.”
    • “The atmospheric soundtrack effectively uses synthwave to change the mood from day to night.”
  • emotional2 mentions

    Players appreciate the emotional depth of the game, drawing parallels to beloved narratives like "Avatar: The Last Airbender," which skillfully balances humor and heartfelt moments. However, some express frustration with gameplay mechanics that detract from the emotional experience, such as the risk of getting hurt while attempting to engage with enemies.

    • “I’m reminded of my favorite show, Avatar: The Last Airbender, which balanced both light-hearted and heartfelt moments in its story.”
  • replayability1 mentions

    The game has a moderate replayability score of 7.2/10, suggesting that while it may appeal to certain players, it is often overshadowed by more enjoyable, cost-effective, and replayable options.

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Critic Reviews

73% average critic score

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Play time

13hMedian play time
10hAverage play time
5-15hSpent by most gamers
*Based on 2 analyzed playthroughs

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