Angels Bleeding

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Angels Bleeding is a single player platformer game with horror, thriller and violence themes. It was developed by Eric Juvi and was released on November 18, 2022. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

The Prophet Abraham has named you his successor. Use his special mask to track down and kill the five chosen ones, as it is the only way to achieve world peace. Angels Bleeding is a slasher game where you must hunt down your targets while trying to survive the many dangers you will encounter.FEATURES Five targets to kill. Each one will require a different approach as some may try to flee or fight…

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71%

Audience ScoreBased on 34 reviews

music2 positive mentions

grinding1 negative mentions

Unique and surreal art style with diverse and interesting environments.
Enjoyable first-person platforming and puzzle elements, offering a change of pace from typical games.
Strong atmospheric and ambient experience with an intriguing, albeit vague, narrative.

Story and worldbuilding are extremely vague and minimal, offering little depth or clarity.
Platforming mechanics can be clumsy and frustrating, especially the final level's difficult and imprecise jumps.
Short gameplay duration with some levels lacking clear direction, making the experience feel somewhat unfinished or hollow.

story
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The story in Angels Bleeding is minimal and largely ambiguous, relying heavily on environmental cues rather than direct narrative exposition. While its art and atmosphere contribute to a mysterious and interpretive experience, many find the story too vague, short, and lacking depth or clear engagement. Overall, the game prioritizes visual and atmospheric elements over a substantive or well-developed narrative.
- “There's not a lot of spoon-fed storytelling but the environment for each chapter tells its own story.”
- “I enjoyed the story and its implications as well.”
- “It's a very short experience with very different environments and visual styles and some simple platforming, with a story that is extremely open to interpretation.”
- “I won't spend too much time discussing the story of Angels Bleeding because, well, it's barely there.”
- “There's so little going on with the story and themes in Angels Bleeding, I was seriously considering not even writing a review.”
- “There is barely any gameplay, and the story is so obtuse and seemingly random that it just isn't engaging.”
graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features a distinctive and surreal art style that strongly contributes to its unique atmosphere, with each level showcasing different artistic choices. While some visuals are striking and memorable, certain levels feel less meaningful or cohesive, and the reliance on abstract or blurry effects can sometimes detract from immersion. Overall, the graphics create a strong mood but lack deeper worldbuilding and emotional connection found in its predecessor.
- “Every level feels surreal and alien, like a scene plucked out of a nightmare, which helps build a strong and unique aesthetic.”
- “Really enjoyable 30-40 minute puzzle platformer which is carried by its bizarre visuals and morose motives.”
- “Whereas Stars Die took place on one sole island with an amazing specific art style, lots of worldbuilding and story to go along with the characters, Angels Bleeding plays with many different artistic style choices and what it may lack in the story department, it goes all in on the atmosphere side.”
- “Even then, it relies a lot more on a general vibe of the scenes rather than the quality of the graphics and sound.”
- “Again, for example, the red map, whenever you have to use blurry visuals and limited visibility, to me it's not immersion, it gives me a feeling of cheapness.”
- “I still like the aesthetic in some of the stages, it's just that cool-looking maps will only get you so far; some of the 5 maps feel very basic, they look alright but I don't have any emotional connection to them.”
gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is generally simple and straightforward platforming with some stylistic variety and occasional creative challenges, but it often feels underdeveloped and lacks depth compared to its predecessors. While certain sequences offer a satisfying loop and engaging exploration, the overall mechanics are rough and inconsistent, limiting the game's potential.
- “Cool art style, weird story, some surprisingly challenging gameplay sequences.”
- “Very stylistic short sequence of vignettes with a simple but satisfying gameplay loop and some great environments and overall presentation.”
- “Each level is stylistically very different and with its own mechanics.”
- “While lots of games have used that as a framework to do something interesting, either by introducing creative obstacles or new mechanics, Angels Bleeding just chooses to fill that void with basically nothing.”
- “There is barely any gameplay, and the story is so obtuse and seemingly random that it just isn't engaging.”
- “However, I think if you are going to do that, you have to commit to it. You can make a 3D platformer like this work, but it feels like the game doesn't take full advantage of mid-air gameplay, only partially.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music is praised as excellent and complements the gameplay well, enhancing the fun platforming experience with a cool soundtrack.
- “Music is excellent too.”
- “Really fun platforming with a cool soundtrack too.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Angels Bleeding excels in creating a rich and immersive atmosphere through diverse artistic styles, compensating for its minimal story. Unlike Whereas Stars Die’s focused worldbuilding on a single island, Angels Bleeding captivates players seeking intense mood and intrigue.
- “Whereas Stars Die took place on one sole island with an amazing specific art style, lots of worldbuilding and story to go along with the characters, Angels Bleeding plays with many different artistic style choices and what it may lack in the story department, which is to say, there's very little, it goes all in on the atmosphere side.”
- “If you want something dripping in atmosphere and intrigue, then give Angels Bleeding a chance.”
grinding
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Grinding in the game is brief, affordable, and offers a refreshing change from the typically lengthy and repetitive grind found in other games.
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users find the game's aesthetics visually appealing but feel emotionally detached, noting that the maps lack depth and meaningful context compared to the first game, resulting in a diminished sense of mystery and connection.