Bleed's entertainment value is through the roof. Despite some nitpicks here and there, they're all overshadowed by the fast-paced, balls to the walls action that Bleed has to offer.
Wryn is a girl with a big arsenal and big dreams -- she wants to be the ultimate videogame hero! Help her take down the Greatest Heroes of All Time in an action-packed bid to claim the title for herself and show the world what a true hero looks like! Bleed is an action-platformer focused on stylish, acrobatic dodging and fluid, challenging gameplay. There's no filler -- just you and your skills ag…
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Reviews
- Bleed features smooth and satisfying mechanics, allowing for fluid movement and engaging gameplay.
- The game offers a variety of unlocks and incentives to tackle harder difficulty levels, enhancing replayability.
- Boss battles are well-designed and provide a fun challenge, complemented by a well-implemented bullet-time mechanic.
- The game is relatively short, with only seven levels, which may leave some players wanting more content.
- The two-player mode has been reported as troubled, potentially detracting from the multiplayer experience.
- Unlockable weapons are often not very useful, limiting the impact of the game's progression system.
- gameplay5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- -20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by smooth and satisfying mechanics, with varied unlocks and incentives to tackle higher difficulty levels. Players appreciate the well-implemented bullet-time feature, quick reflex requirements, and frequent checkpoints, all of which contribute to engaging and challenging boss encounters. Despite some content limitations, the overall experience is enjoyable and respects players' time.
“Smooth and satisfying mechanics, varied unlocks to strive for, and incentives to try harder difficulty levels.”
“Coupled with a well-implemented bullet-time mechanic, stages require quick reflexes to complete, especially when taking rank into consideration.”
“Bleed might be light on content and rough around the edges, but when the gameplay is this tight - and there are this many neat ideas and varied, cool set-pieces - it's still a sassy, funny ride that thoroughly respects your time and deserves your attention.”
“The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks depth, making it hard to stay engaged for long periods.”
“The controls are unresponsive at times, leading to frustrating moments during critical gameplay sections.”
“While the graphics are impressive, the gameplay mechanics are clunky and detract from the overall experience.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Despite the main story being relatively short at under two hours, the inclusion of unlockables, an arcade mode, and higher difficulty levels significantly enhances the game's replayability, making it an addictive experience for players.
“While the main story takes less than two hours to complete, unlockables, arcade mode, and higher difficulties make this a highly addictive and replayable experience.”
“The variety of unlockable content and different modes ensures that I keep coming back for more, making the replayability top-notch.”
“Each playthrough feels fresh due to the multiple difficulty levels and the unique challenges they present, enhancing the overall replay value.”
- story1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The main story of the game can be completed in under two hours, but the inclusion of unlockables, an arcade mode, and higher difficulty levels enhances its replayability and overall addictive quality.
“While the main story takes less than two hours to complete, unlockables, arcade mode, and higher difficulties keep 'Bleed' a highly addictive and highly replayable experience.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in Bleed is characterized as sassy and engaging, complementing its tight gameplay and creative set-pieces. Despite some content limitations and rough edges, the game effectively entertains and respects players' time, making it a worthwhile experience.
“Bleed might be light on content and rough around the edges, but when the gameplay is this tight - and there are this many neat ideas and varied, cool set-pieces - it's still a sassy, funny ride that thoroughly respects your time and deserves your attention.”
Critic Reviews
Bleed Review
Really, there's little else that needs to be said. Bleed is a short and entertaining romp that will keep anyone glued to their screen. Each stage is packed with fiends to destroy, and the bosses are suitably engaging. The difficulty never reaches a point of needless frustration. Even on the harder settings, checkpoints are generous. There's also a one-life mode for those seeking the ultimate challenge. However, this has largely been rendered obsolete by its sequel, Bleed 2. That's not to say that run 'n gun fans should pass this over, as it is fun and well-designed, but the successor is simply the better pick.
60%Bleed Review
Bleed's entertainment value is through the roof. Despite some nitpicks here and there, they're all overshadowed by the fast-paced, balls to the walls action that Bleed has to offer.
90%Bleed Review
What Bleed lacks in play time, it makes up for with one of the most fluid control schemes to grace a platformer. Wryn's triple jump allows for a flow of movement that encourages dodge heavy, bullet hell style level design. Coupled with a well implemented bullet-time mechanic, stages require quick reflexes to complete, especially when taking rank into consideration. While the main story takes less than two hours to complete, unlockables, Arcade mode, and higher difficulties keep Bleed a highly addictive, and highly replayable, experience.
80%
