Ben and Ed: Blood Party

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Ben and Ed: Blood Party is a 3D platformer where you play as a zombie with unique abilities, such as losing limbs and throwing your head. Compete or cooperate with up to 4 players in multiplayer mode, or create and share your own levels via Steam Workshop. Customize your zombie character and prepare for a gory and silly experience.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Local Multi-Player Play with friends in the same physical space using split-screen or multiple screens
2-Players Play with one other player, either online or locally, in a cooperative or competitive game mode
Multi-Player Compete or cooperate with other players online
Co-Op Team up with friends to complete levels or missions together
Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo
PvP Player versus Player - Fight against other players in real-time, often in arena-style combat
Split Screen Play with multiple players on the same screen, often with divided or shared screen real estate

Reviews

84%

Audience ScoreBased on 399 reviews

humor25 positive mentions

stability7 negative mentions

The game is incredibly fun and provides a lot of laughs, especially when played with friends.
It features a unique mechanic where players can continue playing even after losing limbs, adding to the humor and challenge.
The level editor and community-created maps offer a lot of replay value and variety in gameplay.

The online multiplayer community is nearly non-existent, making it difficult to find games with other players.
The game suffers from numerous bugs and performance issues, which can detract from the overall experience.
Many players find the single-player mode lacking and repetitive, as it doesn't provide the same enjoyment as multiplayer.

humor
25 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised, particularly when played with friends, leading to hilarious moments and laughter. Many users highlight the game's ability to create funny scenarios, especially during multiplayer sessions, though some note that it may not be as enjoyable solo. Overall, the game is considered a fun and entertaining experience, especially with a group, despite some frustrations in gameplay.
- “An underrated, hilariously fun game that will make you laugh while making your blood pump wanting to beat your friends from the beginning to the end.”
- “Even though YouTube videos show it as a good and funny game, I can say it is extremely stupid when you make the settings.”
- “Hilarious how your zombie can be hacked up in various bits and keep on crawling and sliding along.”
gameplay
17 mentions
18 % positive mentions
65 % neutral mentions
18 % negative mentions
The gameplay is primarily focused on navigating obstacle courses, with a clear structure of moving from point A to B, but it suffers from issues like delayed controls and poor level design. While some mechanics have seen slight improvements, many players find the experience tedious and lacking in excitement, especially when compared to the original game. Overall, the gameplay is seen as standard and unremarkable, with a disappointing community and a soundtrack that detracts from the experience.
- “Interesting mechanics.”
- “+ The jump and run system has been optimized for an even more fluid gameplay.”
- “The gameplay itself is obvious enough from screenshots and trailers; you run from point A to B through deadly obstacle courses, with mistakes leading to dismemberment or death.”
- “The very few additions to the original gameplay don't spice things up enough, and playing with friends just feels more like a chore than silly fun.”
- “Overall worse than the original, story-wise, gameplay-wise, controls-wise, even graphics-wise.”
story
14 mentions
21 % positive mentions
57 % neutral mentions
21 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate that the game lacks a substantial story, with many users noting the absence of a dedicated story mode compared to its predecessor. While some appreciate the indirect storytelling and the fun of cooperative gameplay, the overall consensus is that the narrative aspect is minimal or non-existent.
- “Outstanding indirect storytelling.”
- “This game has a long story, cool models, and a level editor. It has a lot of possibilities and is really fun; I would recommend it to anyone.”
- “Although it takes a while to start the game and it doesn't have a story mode like the previous game 'Ben and Ed', the maps are awesome and if you happen to have friends playing with you, it doubles the fun.”
- “Although it takes a while to start the game (up to 5 minutes) and it doesn't have a story mode like the previous game 'Ben and Ed', the maps are awesome and if you happen to have friends playing with you, it doubles the fun.”
- “- No real story in single player and you can complete all the levels relatively quickly.”
- “Overall worse than the original, story-wise, gameplay-wise, controls-wise, even graphics-wise.”
graphics
13 mentions
23 % positive mentions
54 % neutral mentions
23 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are noted for their unique nightmare-at-the-circus aesthetic, which some players find challenging and engaging. While the art style and level design receive praise, there are complaints about lag and a perceived decline in quality compared to the original game. Overall, the visuals are appreciated for their creativity, but technical issues detract from the experience.
- “It's very challenging, and I love the art style.”
- “Not a lot of games try to replicate this type of nightmare-at-the-circus style aesthetic.”
- “Great art style, music, and sound as well make this one you will keep coming back to.”
- “Good stuff but has a lot of lag when it comes down to the graphics.”
- “Overall worse than the original, story wise, gameplay wise, controls wise, even graphics wise.”
- “Bloody graphics”
music
10 mentions
60 % positive mentions
10 % neutral mentions
30 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some praising the soundtrack as masterfully composed and atmospheric, while others criticize it for being repetitive and limited, leading to annoyance during gameplay. Despite some positive remarks about the overall sound design, many players express disappointment over the lack of variety and engaging tracks compared to previous installments.
- “The soundtrack is really awesome.”
- “+ a masterfully composed soundtrack which adds perfectly to the atmosphere of the game.”
- “Great art style, music, and sound as well make this one you will keep coming back to.”
- “The music is okay but repeats over and over in the level, and if you die multiple times, you're just going to keep hearing the same music repeatedly.”
- “This time with worse game mechanics, delayed controls, terrible level design, boring cosmetics, and a terrible soundtrack that gets annoying.”
- “I was hoping that at least after three months since release there would be some decent music, and that the levels could be compared to the first game, but no.”
stability
9 mentions
33 % positive mentions
-11 % neutral mentions
78 % negative mentions
The game's stability is generally criticized, with users reporting numerous bugs and glitches that can lead to crashes and issues with startup resolutions. Despite these problems, many players still find the game enjoyable and commend the developers for ongoing updates to address stability concerns. Overall, while the game is fun and engaging, players should be prepared for a somewhat buggy experience.
- “It's a great fun game, it runs great at 4K ultra.”
- “The game is incredibly stable, providing a smooth experience without any crashes.”
- “I appreciate how well the game performs; I've encountered no bugs during my playtime.”
- “Besides that, the game is also a buggy mess; you will find bugs, big and small, everywhere.”
- “The game is a bit buggy, so don't be surprised if you have a crash or two.”
- “Overall, it's a pretty fun game with an endless supply of levels due to the level editor. Sure, it's still quite buggy and glitchy, but the devs are constantly updating the game.”
grinding
6 mentions
0 % positive mentions
33 % neutral mentions
67 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be quite tedious, often requiring significant time investment and sometimes feeling overwhelming due to mechanics like death and time limits. While it can be enjoyable, especially with friends, many feel that improvements are still needed to make the experience less frustrating.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “Fun but can sometimes be tedious, and it's best played with friends.”
- “Very tedious to get used to, especially with new keys, unnecessary attacks and weapons, and the stupid death and time limit which gives no chance to experiment.”
replayability
4 mentions
75 % positive mentions
-50 % neutral mentions
75 % negative mentions
Players highlight the game's high replayability, driven by a wealth of community-generated content and the ability to revisit maps with varying rules and challenges. This encourages players to experiment with different strategies and outcomes, enhancing the overall experience.
- “The community has produced an extensive amount of content for this game, and there is so much replay value.”
- “There is a lot of replay value in my opinion; after beating a map, it's worth going back with people to replay and change the rules (i.e. less deaths, shorter time, zero fault runs) or just replay with the same rules and see what happens the next time around due to all the variables of the obstacle courses.”
- “+ a high replayability”
- “The community has produced an extensive amount of content for this game, but the core gameplay lacks replay value.”
- “While there are some elements that encourage replayability, the overall experience feels repetitive after a few runs.”
- “After completing the game, I found little incentive to replay it, as the outcomes and challenges don't change significantly.”
optimization
3 mentions
33 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
67 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization is criticized for being poor, with issues such as blurry textures after extended play, an alt-tab problem, and numerous bugs. Additionally, the lack of updates and online activity further detracts from the experience, despite some improvements in the jump and run mechanics.
- “+ the jump and run system has been optimized for an even more fluid gameplay”
- “Frankly, it's a fun game, I admit, but the optimization is really poor and quite annoying.”
- “Online is dead, the game has not received any updates in a year, no special maps, no special outfits related to holidays, broken achievements (you have to download an older version to be able to get one achievement), many little bugs, and poor optimization (in my case, it's textures; they become blurry after a long session on HDD and also have an alt-tab issue).”
atmosphere
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is significantly enhanced by a masterfully composed soundtrack that complements the overall experience, creating an immersive environment for players.
- “The game features a masterfully composed soundtrack that perfectly enhances the atmosphere.”
- “The immersive environment draws you in, making you feel like you're part of the world.”
- “Every detail, from the lighting to the sound design, contributes to an incredibly atmospheric experience.”