BADBLOOD
- November 13, 2015
- Winnie Song
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Reviews
- The game features a super cool artistic style and great music, enhancing the overall experience.
- BADBLOOD offers a unique and tense local multiplayer experience with well-designed mechanics that encourage strategic gameplay.
- The game is fun and replayable, with quick rounds that keep players engaged and wanting to play again.
- There is a lack of tutorial or guidance for new players, making it difficult to learn the mechanics quickly.
- The game has limited content, with only two game modes and no online multiplayer or single-player options.
- Controller support is inconsistent, and some players have experienced issues getting their controllers recognized.
- gameplay10 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 10 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game is characterized by its stylish and brutal mechanics, offering a tense and atmospheric 1v1 stealth experience that is both polished and engaging. While the game features thoughtful mechanics that can be enjoyable, some players find the learning curve for local multiplayer frustratingly time-consuming, which may hinder its appeal for party settings. Overall, it balances simplicity and complexity well, making it accessible yet interesting for players.
“An extremely stylish, brutal, and atmospheric 1v1 stealth game with great and thoughtful mechanics that just plays as frantic and deceiving as it should be!”
“Polished versus gameplay with an incredible art style and good music.”
“Game mechanics are well designed and polished--with a simplicity born out of mature game design--just enough complexity to keep it interesting, but simple enough that anyone can pick it up and play.”
“The gameplay feels anti-climactic; I want high-energy like TowerFall brings when it comes to local versus.”
“It took my partner and I close to 30 minutes of playing soft matches, just trying out the different mechanics and asking each other how things work before we felt prepared to play a serious match.”
“I enjoy the art and design ideas expressed in the game a lot, but I'm hesitant to show this game to friends at parties (where I most often play local multiplayer games) because introducing all the mechanics is a frustrating, time-consuming process.”
- music4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received positive feedback, with users praising the quality of the two tracks in the original soundtrack (OST) as "very good" and "great." However, some players noted the limited number of tracks available, which may detract from the overall experience. Overall, the music complements the polished gameplay and art style effectively.
“Super good music tracks.”
“Polished visuals and gameplay with an incredible art style and good music.”
“The soundtrack is great.”
“There are sadly just two tracks in its OST, which are very good, but it's disappointing that there isn't more variety.”
“Some character abilities seem slightly better than others, which affects the overall balance of the game.”
“I still do not know what the special abilities of the 'matador' and the 'botanist' do, which adds to the confusion.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their super awesome artwork and polished visual aesthetic, enhancing the overall gameplay experience. The combination of engaging mechanics and a striking art style, complemented by good music, contributes to a visually appealing and immersive environment.
“Super awesome artwork.”
“Played a bit yesterday and really enjoyed the interactive mechanics and visual aesthetic.”
“Polished visuals combined with incredible art style and good music.”
- story3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game features well-designed characters, each with unique personalities, though they lack individual storylines. The multiplayer mode introduces a dynamic stealth element that enhances the gameplay experience, focusing on strategic interactions between players.
“The characters in the game are well designed; although they don't have a story, each character has their own unique personality.”
“The story mode feels disjointed and lacks a coherent narrative.”
“I found the plot to be predictable and uninspired.”
“The character development is shallow, making it hard to connect with anyone in the story.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is characterized as stylish and brutal, effectively enhancing the 1v1 stealth gameplay with thoughtful mechanics that create a frantic and deceptive experience.
“An extremely stylish, brutal, and atmospheric 1v1 stealth game with great and thoughtful mechanics that plays as frantic and deceiving as it should be!”
- replayability1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game excels in replayability, featuring a deep system to explore, a short and engaging game loop, and intense moments that encourage repeated play, making it a standout choice for local multiplayer sessions.
“Hits almost all the marks of a great local multiplayer game, including a depth of systems to explore, a short replayable game loop, and intense close-call moments.”
