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Baron of Blood

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62%Game Brain Score
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graphics, gameplay
100% User Score Based on 13 reviews

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Baron of Blood is a single player and multiplayer platformer game. It was developed by Castle Village Games and was released on May 17, 2023. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Platformer for the PC-DOS released by DeltaSoft in 1999.

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music3 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions
  • The game features beautiful pixel art and a nostalgic art style that evokes memories of classic platformers.
  • Gameplay is simple yet engaging, with well-designed levels that offer a fair challenge and smooth controls.
  • The game has a charming soundtrack and a good variety of environments and enemies, making it a delightful experience overall.
  • The abrupt camera mechanics can cause motion sickness and make exploration frustrating, leading to unnecessary deaths.
  • Backtracking can be difficult due to common falling platforms, which may hinder the overall experience.
  • Some players feel that certain gameplay elements, like a lash mechanic, are missing and could enhance the game.
  • graphics
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics are characterized by a charming pixel art style that evokes nostalgia, complemented by well-executed level design. Players appreciate the detailed visuals and the overall aesthetic, which enhances the gameplay experience in this platform game.

    • “The art style takes me back to the games of my childhood, evoking a sense of nostalgia.”
    • “The graphics are charming and detailed, the gameplay is as precise and responsive as you could ask for, and most importantly the stage design is incredibly good all the way through, with very tightly designed and interesting stages.”
    • “I definitely recommend this game to anyone who likes pixel art style platform games.”
    • “The graphics are outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games.”
    • “The character models look bland and uninspired, making it hard to get immersed in the game.”
    • “The environments are poorly designed and lack detail, which detracts from the overall experience.”
  • gameplay
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is praised for its blend of modern mechanics and classic charm, featuring precise and responsive controls along with well-designed stages. However, some players experience frustration due to an abrupt camera mechanic that can induce motion sickness and hinder exploration, leading to unnecessary deaths. Overall, while the gameplay is enjoyable, it has notable drawbacks that affect the overall experience.

    • “It's a wonderful blend of modern gameplay and classic charm.”
    • “The game is charming, but the abrupt camera mechanic gives me motion sickness and makes the exploration frustrating, causing unnecessary deaths and ultimately making me abandon the game.”
    • “The gameplay is simple and works very well.”
    • “The graphics are charming and detailed, the gameplay is as precise and responsive as you could ask for, and most importantly the stage design is incredibly good all the way through, with very tightly designed and interesting stages.”
  • music
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in "Baron of Blood" is praised for its nostalgic quality, effectively complementing the game's pixel art and diverse environments. Reviewers note that the soundtrack enhances the overall experience, fitting seamlessly with the gameplay and sound effects.

    • “Baron of Blood was a delightful nostalgic journey, combining a good soundtrack, excellent pixel art, and a nice variety of environments and enemies.”
    • “The game also runs very smoothly and the music fits the respective worlds.”
    • “I also like the music and the sound effects; they fit very well in the game.”
  • story
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story has captivated players, with many expressing a strong desire to experience it after watching streams that reveal its intriguing backstory.

    • “After watching the stream where he played this game and shared the backstory, I had to have it.”
  • optimization
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is praised for its smooth performance and well-designed levels, evoking nostalgia for classic Nintendo and Amiga titles while demonstrating effective optimization.

    • “It reminds me of old games on the Nintendo and Amiga, but it runs smoothly and the levels are well designed.”
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Baron of Blood is a platformer game.

Baron of Blood is available on Nintendo Switch, PC, Mac OS, Windows and others.

Baron of Blood was released on May 17, 2023.

Baron of Blood was developed by Castle Village Games.

Baron of Blood has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its music but disliked it for its graphics.

Baron of Blood is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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