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Blasphemous

A brilliantly realized, brutal and bloody Metroidvania that is the next best thing to reading up on Catholic Martyrs while you whip yourself with a barbed cat-o-nine-tails.
79%Game Brain Score
story, optimization
graphics, gameplay
93% User Score Based on 9,903 reviews
Critic Score 78%Based on 27 reviews

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Brutal action-platformer with skilled hack’n slash set in the world of Cvstodia.

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93%
Audience ScoreBased on 87 reviews
story3 positive mentions
  • The pixel art, iconography, and animated scenes are beautifully crafted, making the game visually appealing.
  • The game is a fantastic port that feels almost identical to the Steam version, providing a rewarding and challenging experience.
  • The developers are actively fixing bugs and improving the game, which enhances the overall experience for players.
  • The controls are not fully customizable, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences, especially with touch controls.
  • There are persistent bugs, including issues with save files disappearing and input delays that affect gameplay.
  • The game does not display in full screen on some devices, resulting in a cramped UI and awkward button placements.
  • graphics
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's art style and visuals are praised for their quality and immersive lore, making it a rewarding experience. However, some users express disappointment over the lack of customizable graphics settings, particularly for the HD version, despite the game being accessible on various devices. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the game's appeal.

    • “If you want a hard, rewarding, and lore-filled game with an art style that doesn't disappoint, get it now.”
    • “The art style and story are also pretty nice, but I haven't fully completed it yet.”
    • “No graphics settings for HD version.”
    • “My phone can handle this game, so please unlock the graphics settings!”
  • gameplay
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Gameplay is generally praised for its flawless combat mechanics and engaging progression system, earning a high rating of 10/10. However, issues such as poor controls, a misleading fullscreen mode, and font quality detract from the overall experience. Despite these drawbacks, the game's length and character upgrades enhance its appeal.

    • “Gameplay wise a 10/10 so far.”
    • “The combat mechanics are flawless, and the game is long, which is so much better paired along with your main character's upgrades being physical, item, and ability growth.”
    • “Bad controls (kind of fixed now), the non-fullscreen 'fullscreen', and even the quality and change in font really hurt the gameplay.”
    • “I didn't get to see actual gameplay.”
  • story
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story is described as dark, interesting, and emotionally impactful, with elements of sadness and fear. Players appreciate the engaging narrative alongside appealing character designs and challenging bosses, contributing to an overall positive experience.

    • “The bosses are cool and challenging, the characters look awesome, and the story is dark and interesting.”
    • “I am enjoying the story; it's sad, scary, and deep.”
    • “The art style and story are also pretty nice, but I haven't fully completed it yet.”
  • optimization
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game's optimization is generally solid, with users reporting minimal bugs and performance issues typical of mobile ports. However, there are concerns regarding joystick usability and occasional lag, alongside requests for customizable controls and a fixed analog option. Some players experienced a game-breaking bug that affected their experience, though updates have addressed some of these issues.

    • “Haven't encountered any bugs or performance issues like a lot of mobile ports have on release.”
    • “First time playing Blasphemous and I'm having a blast! There are two things I would like to see improved: customizable controls and optimization. It runs well, but sometimes it starts to lag.”
    • “The update fixed my main problem, but I was hoping for an option to make the analog stick in a fixed position.”
    • “My only issue so far is that the joystick is incredibly hard to use, so I recommend optimizing the overall touch screen controls.”
  • stability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, users report a generally stable experience with minimal glitches or bugs; however, some minor issues have been noted, particularly on the Android version, likely due to its recent release.

    • “The game runs smoothly with no glitches or bugs.”
    • “I haven't encountered any stability issues; everything works perfectly.”
    • “The performance is rock solid, making for a seamless gaming experience.”
    • “Some bugs and glitches here and there since it's still a new release on Android.”
  • replayability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the game to be visually stunning and challenging, contributing to its high replay value.

    • “It's beautiful, challenging, and packed with replay value.”
    • “The game offers endless possibilities, making each playthrough feel fresh and exciting.”
    • “With multiple endings and diverse character choices, I find myself coming back for more.”

78%Critics’ scoreBased on 28 critic reviews

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