Bathory: The Bloody Countess

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Bathory: The Bloody Countess is a single player action game with a horror theme. It was developed by Absolutist Ltd. and was released on July 6, 2016. It received negative reviews from players.

Stop the blood rite before something darker than the myth itself comes to live in Bathory: The Bloody Countess, a haunted hidden object adventure game.

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40%

Audience ScoreBased on 20 reviews

story8 positive mentions

atmosphere3 negative mentions

The game features lovely hand-drawn artwork and pleasant music, enhancing the overall aesthetic experience.
The story has an interesting premise, drawing inspiration from historical events, which could engage players.
Gameplay is easy to pick up, making it accessible for casual players.

Repetitive hidden object scenes require excessive grinding to collect gold for necessary items, leading to a tedious experience.
The lack of a map and unclear navigation can confuse players, making it difficult to progress through the game.
The gameplay mechanics are frustrating, with poorly designed puzzles and a lack of internal logic, detracting from the overall enjoyment.

story
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
48%
14%
The story has potential with an interesting premise, but it suffers from brevity, lack of elaboration, and confusing elements that detract from the overall experience. While some players found the narrative fun and engaging, many criticized it for being basic, poorly executed, and failing to capitalize on its historical context. The gameplay mechanics, which often require repetitive actions to progress the story, further diminish the impact of the narrative.
- “The story was fun and interesting with a good ending.”
- “The story is interesting in itself.”
- “A bit unusual art, but the game plot is very interesting.”
- “A player could walk past the same pile of rubbish a dozen times, unable to interact until some plot point decides now they can investigate it for clues.”
- “The game is short, the story is rather boring, and the gameplay mechanics aren’t fun; the one thing in its favor is very lovely artwork.”
- “There was one plot twist in the story, and even that wasn’t enough to keep me fully entertained; for a story about a bloody countess, things were overall very tame.”
graphics
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
91%
27%
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their beautiful hand-drawn artwork and pleasant aesthetic, with many reviewers highlighting the visuals as a standout feature. However, some criticism is directed at specific elements, such as poor artwork quality in certain instances and perspective issues. Overall, while the graphics are well-received, they are noted to be insufficient to compensate for shortcomings in gameplay and story.
- “The one area the game does excel in are visuals; the artwork is beautiful.”
- “The game boasts hand-drawn artwork, a lovely thing to see in the digital age.”
- “I loved the graphics, in a cartoon style.”
- “Some of the artwork is poorly executed, with issues like rotten fruits and perspective problems.”
- “The graphics feel outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games.”
- “Character models are bland and lack detail, making the overall visual experience disappointing.”
gameplay
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
46%
27%
The gameplay has been widely criticized for being frustrating, unintuitive, and lacking in fun mechanics, leading to a disappointing experience for many players. Despite the game's appealing visuals, the standard gameplay elements such as item finding and puzzle-solving feel outdated and poorly executed, detracting significantly from overall enjoyment. Many reviewers noted that the lack of clear guidance and engaging mechanics made the game feel tedious and unenjoyable.
- “However, the major failure of the game is the gameplay: while it's the standard one (find items, use them, clear hidden objects scenes, solve puzzles), I was mainly thrown into a game where I only managed to understand that the town place can be moved on the side after a long time.”
- “Nice graphics, but subpar gameplay.”
- “However, good visuals can’t save a game if the story and gameplay fall short in my opinion.”
- “On the negative side: annoying gameplay, not intuitive and frustrating to the point that I almost gave up after 10 minutes into the game.”
- “However, the major failure of the game is the gameplay: while it's the standard one (find items, use them, clear hidden objects scenes, solve puzzles), I was mainly thrown into a game where I only managed to understand that the town place can be moved on the side after a long time (when you're stuck and searching for a merchant... that's when I accidentally discovered the trick).”
- “Bad gameplay killed the game.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
67%
The music in the game is generally described as pleasant and fitting, with some users appreciating its ability to enhance the atmosphere. However, it is also noted to be basic and uninspired, lacking voice acting and depth. Overall, while the soundtrack contributes positively to the experience, it does not stand out significantly.
- “I’ll start from positives: pretty graphics and very pleasant music.”
- “I really liked the mystery behind, the flashy colors when needed, and the soundtrack was okay.”
- “There is no voice acting in the game at all, and while there is music, it’s basic and uninspired.”
- “The soundtrack was okay, but it didn't leave a lasting impression.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere is negatively impacted by repetitive gameplay mechanics, such as excessive clicking, which detracts from the overall immersion and engagement, despite an intriguing plot.
- “Even if the plot intrigued you, the whole atmosphere is ruined by clicking the same pitchfork for the 50th time.”
- “The atmosphere feels stale and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “Despite some interesting elements, the overall atmosphere lacks depth and variety.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization aspect of the game features veiled microtransactions that some players find annoying, though they do not significantly impact gameplay. However, the merchant shop is considered a more problematic element by users.
- “While I find these veiled microtransactions annoying, they’re not game-breaking. What is, though, is the merchant shop.”
- “The monetization strategy feels overly aggressive, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending extra money.”
- “I feel like the game is designed to push players towards purchasing in-game currency, which detracts from the overall experience.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players note that the game requires significant grinding, particularly through repetitive hidden object scenes, which can feel tedious. While some appreciate the increased difficulty, the lack of clear interactive cues can make navigation frustrating.
- “The lack of a context-sensitive mouse cursor means interactive areas and exits aren't always obvious; the increased difficulty might be a positive for some players, but I found it kind of tedious.”
- “Requires grinding (replaying the same hidden object scenes many times) to finish the game.”

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Bathory: The Bloody Countess is a action game with horror theme.

Bathory: The Bloody Countess is available on PC, Phone, iPad, iPhone and others.

Bathory: The Bloody Countess was released on July 6, 2016.

Bathory: The Bloody Countess was developed by Absolutist Ltd..

Bathory: The Bloody Countess has received negative reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

Bathory: The Bloody Countess is a single player game.

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