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Blades of Gory

62%Game Brain Score
graphics, music
gameplay, replayability
65% User Score Based on 46 reviews

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"Blades of Gory" is a 2D fighting game with 8 selectable warriors and 4 game modes. In Arcade mode, defeat all characters to face 4 epic boss fights and earn extra credits. Versus mode allows fighting against the computer or a friend, while Sudden Death and 3 on 3 modes offer one-hit kills and tag-team fights. The unique combat system encourages timing, blocking, and mastery of range. XBOX 360 Gamepad is recommended, but keyboard controls are available.

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65%
Audience ScoreBased on 46 reviews
graphics10 positive mentions
replayability3 negative mentions
  • The pixel art and animations are beautifully executed, providing a nostalgic 8-bit aesthetic that many players appreciate.
  • The game features a fun and simple combat system that encourages quick reactions and strategic play, making it enjoyable for casual gaming sessions.
  • The arcade mode and various gameplay options, including a 3vs3 mode, add to the replayability and fun factor of the game.
  • The character roster is bland, with all characters playing identically, which significantly reduces the game's replay value.
  • The control scheme is cumbersome and poorly designed, making it difficult to play, especially in multiplayer settings.
  • The game suffers from balance issues, particularly with certain bosses being nearly impossible to defeat with specific characters.
  • graphics
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are praised for their beautiful and unique art style, fitting well within the 8-bit aesthetic. Players appreciate the well-designed characters and bosses, along with the engaging visuals that enhance the overall experience. The combination of simple yet appealing artwork and a catchy soundtrack contributes to the game's charm.

    • “The artwork is gorgeous to look at.”
    • “The game is so silly with its visuals and characters, it's hard not to love it.”
    • “Very simple and to the point, and the art style is actually really nice and one of the better parts of this game.”
  • gameplay
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Gameplay is characterized by a blend of complex mechanics that reward strategic play, particularly in the 3vs3 tag mode, and a rewarding experience for speedrunners. However, some players note a lack of unique mechanics and express frustration over certain characters having significant weaknesses. Overall, the game features engaging animations and inspired locations, enhancing the overall experience despite its mechanical shortcomings.

    • “I haven't played that much but absolutely in love with this little game. The mechanics are way more complex than you could imagine for a little game like this. The tag 3vs3 mode is super fun, the animations are cool, the locations are inspired, and there are a lot of juicy details.”
    • “The mechanics of the game itself are similar to fighting genre games that reward footsies and neutral play.”
    • “Getting the mechanics of the fights down feels very rewarding in the context of a speedrun.”
    • “Secondly, there are next to no unique mechanics.”
    • “Which mechanically is idiotic to make certain characters have such a glaring weakness in the main aspect of the game.”
    • “The mechanics of the game itself are similar to fighting genre games that reward footsies/neutral play.”
  • replayability
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game's replayability is mixed; while it encourages repeated play through its arcade style, the lack of content and features like an offline highscore list detracts from its overall replay value.

    • “But I think that the arcade mode and its replayability would benefit from at least an offline highscore list.”
    • “With that said, the game does lack content, but it's an arcade-style kind of game and it encourages replayability.”
    • “That kills a lot of the replay value right there.”
    • “But I think that the arcade mode and its replayability would benefit from at least an offline high score list.”
    • “With that said, the game does lack content, but it's an arcade style kind of game and it encourages replayability.”
  • stability
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability has been criticized for being somewhat unreliable, with users reporting various bugs including occasional stuttering, freezing, and issues with the F12 key interfering with screenshots. Overall, players note that the experience is marred by these glitches.

    • “Still a little buggy.”
    • “Glitches - I encountered a few different bugs, such as occasional stutter, freezing, and the unwelcome usage of the F12 key which overlaps the screenshots.”
    • “Still a little buggy.”
  • music
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is described as a decently catchy soundtrack that complements the 8-bit aesthetic, enhancing the overall experience alongside well-designed bosses and adequate animations.

    • “We have a decent selection of fights, adequate animation that fits the 8-bit aesthetic, and well-designed bosses, on top of a catchy soundtrack.”
  • humor
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is characterized by its silly and decent humor, appealing particularly to fans of pixel art. Overall, it offers a lighthearted experience that enhances its charm.

    • “I would still recommend it for anyone that likes pixel art; it's a very silly game with decent humor.”

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