Bleeding Deities

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Bleeding Deities is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by Duty Over and was released on April 30, 2025. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Key Features Classic side-scrolling adventure with modern solutions. Experience the nostalgia of a classic platformer with a modern twist. Face formidable foes in epic boss battles that test your skill and strategy, offering a rewarding challenge and progression. All spoken dialogues are performed in a living Mayan language, bringing cultural depth. Equip powers gained from defeated deities,…

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Audience ScoreBased on 15 reviews

gameplay5 positive mentions

The game features a unique Mesoamerican setting that is rarely seen in gaming, providing a rich cultural backdrop.
Combat is fast, challenging, and satisfying, with tight and responsive controls that enhance the gameplay experience.
The hand-drawn animations and art design are visually appealing, contributing to an immersive atmosphere.

The game suffers from clunky controls, frustrating combat mechanics, and a lack of clear instructions, leading to a confusing experience.
Long cutscenes and excessive exposition disrupt the flow of gameplay, making it feel tedious and drawn out.
Level design is linear and repetitive, lacking the interconnected exploration that is a hallmark of the Metroidvania genre.

gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Gameplay reviews are mixed, with some players criticizing long, unskippable cutscenes and unclear checkpoint indicators, as well as the reliance on consumables for healing, which can lead to frustrating gameplay. Conversely, others praise the game for its fun mechanics, fluid controls, and engaging dynamics, highlighting its blend of old-school charm with modern elements, non-linear exploration, and immersive atmosphere. Overall, while there are notable flaws, many players find the gameplay enjoyable and worth experiencing.
- “I really enjoyed the gameplay—it’s super fun, and I loved how the game dynamics keep changing; that was a standout feature for me.”
- “The gameplay and controls are solid, with fluid and intense action, and it has a great art style.”
- “Bleeding Deities is a hand-drawn 2D action platformer that blends old-school charm with modern gameplay.”
- “The cutscenes were long and in some gameplay sections unskippable, and gameplay had little indication of what was a checkpoint.”
- “The cutscenes were long and in some gameplay sections unskippable, and gameplay had little indication of what was a checkpoint.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is a blend of ancient lore and emotional depth, inspired by Mayan culture, and follows a hero on a quest to rescue his kidnapped siblings from the Teot tribe. While some characters lack depth, the narrative is engaging and enhanced by beautiful hand-drawn animations and cutscenes. Overall, the story is described as rich and meaningful, despite being relatively short, taking around 6-6.5 hours to complete.
- “The story feels rich from the beginning, and it’s clearly a passionate indie project inspired by Mayan culture.”
- “The story is gripping, weaving ancient lore with emotional depth, making each encounter feel meaningful.”
- “Bleeding Deities is a hand-drawn 2D action platformer with an interesting story about a hero who ventures to save his siblings who were kidnapped by the Teot tribe.”
- “Like I said, I had no idea where this game is going, but it's a pretty standard story otherwise, with characters that are barely fleshed out.”
- “The game is not overly long; it took me roughly 6-6.5 hours to finish the story.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received mixed reviews; while some players appreciate its relaxing and immersive qualities that enhance the gaming atmosphere, others find it uninspired and inconsistent in volume, fluctuating between too quiet and overly loud. Overall, it seems to serve its purpose in creating a pleasant experience, particularly for fans of classic action platformers.
- “With non-linear exploration, dark upgrade mechanics, and a relaxing yet immersive soundtrack, this game is a must-play for fans of classic action platformers.”
- “The music and soundtracks were very relaxing, which creates a great gaming session and atmosphere.”
- “The audio fluctuates between being too quiet to hear (thankfully there were text/subtitles) and the music/sound effects being incredibly loud.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the decent visuals and art style, others criticize them for being repetitive and incoherent. Additionally, issues like screen shake detract from the overall experience, despite solid gameplay and controls.
- “The graphics are great and the controls are tight, with fluid and intense gameplay and a great art style.”
- “The visuals are decent, but they feel copy-paste and incoherent, which detracts from the overall aesthetic.”
- “From clunky controls, frustrating combat, repetitive progression to even the simple things like quality of life, the game just doesn't have much going for it other than visuals, and even those aren't all that impressive.”
- “The visuals, for example, are decent, I guess, but they're so copy-paste and incoherent that the game doesn't actually look good.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its gripping story that intertwines ancient lore with profound emotional depth, ensuring that each encounter resonates meaningfully with players.
- “The story is gripping, weaving ancient lore with emotional depth, making each encounter feel meaningful.”
- “The characters are beautifully developed, and their struggles resonate deeply, leaving a lasting impact on my heart.”
- “Every choice I made felt heavy with consequence, pulling me into a whirlwind of emotions that I didn't expect.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its retro style, deep lore, and engaging mechanics, complemented by relaxing music and soundtracks that enhance the overall gaming experience.
- “If you’re into retro-style games with a great atmosphere, deep lore, and fun mechanics, this one is totally worth your time!”
- “The music and soundtracks were very relaxing, which creates a great gaming session and atmosphere.”