Black blood

About

Black blood is a single player action game. It was developed by Arcane Games and was released on March 21, 2020. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

In "Black Blood," artificial intelligence has dominated a planet, and your mission is to safeguard beacons transmitting distress signals, with the assistance of a drone that can attack, heal, and repair. Five upgradeable weapon types are available, obtained by collecting energy particles from defeated enemies. Protecting four beacons is crucial to warn the galaxy of the danger, with features including building tasks and weapon improvements, while managing resources for tower construction and upgrades. The fate of the world rests on your shoulders.

Genres & Tags

Action

Play Modes

Single-Player

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65%

Audience ScoreBased on 17 reviews

atmosphere3 positive mentions

graphics2 negative mentions

Engaging gameplay with a variety of enemies and strategic challenges that keep each level fresh.
The ability to customize weapons adds depth to the experience, enhancing player engagement.
Retro-inspired graphics and an atmospheric soundtrack create an immersive experience.

The game is unfinished, with missing levels and non-functional achievements, leading to a frustrating experience.
There are significant bugs and balancing issues, making gameplay feel unpolished and chaotic.
Limited graphics options and lazy pixel art detract from the overall quality, making it hard to recommend over better alternatives.

graphics
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The game's retro-inspired graphics and atmospheric soundtrack create an immersive experience, but some users criticize the lazy pixel art and lack of customization options, deeming it below the minimum standard for contemporary PC graphics.
- “The retro-inspired graphics and atmospheric soundtrack complement the game's style, creating an immersive experience.”
- “The game works reasonably well, but features lazy pixel 'art' as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
- “Resolution is fixed and there's no real graphics or customization options, so this falls beneath minimum standard for PC.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is noted for its engaging variety of enemies and strategic challenges that maintain freshness across levels. However, some players find it repetitive and chaotic, with an overwhelming number of enemies that detracts from the overall experience.
- “The gameplay is engaging, with a variety of enemies and strategic challenges that keep each level fresh.”
- “Good game with very interesting gameplay.”
- “Repetitive gameplay with little sense; having more enemies on screen creates a chaotic mess.”
- “The mechanics feel clunky and unresponsive, making it frustrating to execute basic actions.”
- “The level design lacks variety, leading to a monotonous experience that quickly becomes boring.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's retro-inspired graphics and atmospheric soundtrack work together to create an immersive experience that enhances its overall style.
- “The retro-inspired graphics and atmospheric soundtrack complement the game's style, creating an immersive experience.”
- “The haunting visuals and eerie sound design truly transport you to another world, making every moment feel intense and engaging.”
- “The game's rich environmental details and dynamic lighting create a captivating atmosphere that draws you in and keeps you on edge.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's retro-inspired graphics are enhanced by an atmospheric soundtrack, which together create an immersive experience that resonates well with players.
- “The retro-inspired graphics and atmospheric soundtrack complement the game's style, creating an immersive experience.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game lacks a coherent story or any clear guidance on objectives, leaving players without context or direction.
- “There is no story or explanation of what to do.”