Bathory: The Bloody Countess

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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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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

42%

Audience ScoreBased on 19 reviews

story8 positive mentions

grinding2 negative mentions

The game features beautiful hand-drawn artwork and pleasant music.
The story is interesting and has a good ending, providing some entertainment.
Gameplay is easy to pick up, with a journal that helps track tasks and hints available for guidance.

The game is short, with limited locations and repetitive hidden object scenes that require grinding for gold.
Gameplay mechanics are frustrating and not intuitive, leading to confusion and annoyance.
The plot lacks depth and coherence, with some elements feeling underdeveloped or poorly translated.

story
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
48%
14%
The story has potential with an interesting premise, but it suffers from brevity and a lack of elaboration, leaving many plot points underdeveloped and confusing. While some players found the narrative fun and engaging, others criticized it for being basic and lacking depth, with repetitive gameplay mechanics detracting from the overall experience. Despite its artistic appeal, the story fails to fully capitalize on its historical context, resulting in a narrative that feels tame and unfulfilling.
- “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 users 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 the story and gameplay.
- “I’ll start from positives: pretty graphics and very pleasant music.”
- “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.”
- “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 underwhelming.”
gameplay
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
45%
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 are poorly executed, making it difficult for players to engage with the game effectively. Overall, the combination of a weak story and subpar gameplay has left a negative impression, overshadowing any positive aspects.
- “The plot is basic and lame, but it could have been saved by fun gameplay.”
- “Nice graphics, but subpar gameplay.”
- “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.”
- “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 visually complementary, enhancing the overall atmosphere with its colorful presentation. However, some users find it basic and uninspired, noting the absence of voice acting and a lack of depth in the soundtrack. Overall, while it contributes positively to the experience, it may not stand out significantly.
- “I’ll start from positives: the graphics are pretty and the music is very pleasant.”
- “I really liked the mystery behind the game, the flashy colors when needed, and the soundtrack was enjoyable.”
- “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.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players note that the game requires significant grinding, particularly through repetitive hidden object scenes, which can lead to a tedious experience. While some may appreciate the increased difficulty, the lack of clear interactive areas can exacerbate the grind.
- “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.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The atmosphere is negatively impacted by repetitive gameplay mechanics, such as excessive clicking on the same objects, which detracts from the overall immersion and engagement with the 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
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Reviews indicate that while the microtransactions in the game are considered annoying, they do not significantly impact gameplay. However, the merchant shop is viewed as a more serious issue, suggesting it may disrupt the overall experience.
- “While I find these veiled microtransactions annoying, they’re not game-breaking. What is, though, is the merchant shop.”
- “The constant push for in-game purchases makes it feel like the game is more focused on profit than player experience.”
- “It's frustrating to see essential items locked behind paywalls, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending extra money.”