Blood Feed
- July 19, 2017
- Racing Bros
In Blood Feed , return to your mid-western hometown, Insectville, after military service to find it infested with monstrous insects. Use your arsenal of weapons and tactical skills to eradicate the insect invasion and protect your community in this intense, action-packed shooter game. With a grim humor style and challenging gameplay, uncover the mystery of the insect outbreak and survive the horrific onslaught.
Reviews
- The game is a fun time-waster, especially for the low price, providing a surprising amount of enjoyment.
- Players can easily unlock a massive number of achievements in a short amount of time, making it appealing for achievement hunters.
- The super speed and high jump mechanics add a fun twist to the gameplay, making it enjoyable to mess around with.
- The game is criticized for being a lazy asset flip with repetitive gameplay and poor graphics.
- Many players find the overwhelming number of achievements to be annoying and distracting rather than rewarding.
- The overall design lacks depth and variety, making the game feel monotonous and unengaging after a short period.
- gameplay24 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 58 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The gameplay aspect of the game has received largely negative feedback, with many users criticizing its lack of depth, repetitive mechanics, and poor user interface. While some players appreciate certain elements like challenging gameplay and decent gun mechanics, the overall consensus is that the game feels disjointed and lacks cohesion, making it unappealing for those seeking a well-rounded gaming experience. Additionally, the high difficulty level and simplistic controls may frustrate players, leading to a recommendation to skip the game if gameplay is a primary concern.
“Even though Blood Feed provides challenging gameplay with its arsenal of weapons and abilities, it lacks variety and depth, which can make the game feel repetitive and monotonous.”
“The high difficulty level may also frustrate some players, especially those who are not accustomed to reflex-driven gameplay.”
“Simple mechanics, realistic enough NPCs - the game as a whole could easily be the kind of thing that gets someone into more hardcore stuff.”
“The high difficulty level may also frustrate some players, especially those who are not accustomed to reflex-driven gameplay.”
“From the default 4:3 aspect ratio to the completely unrelated Russian-accented voice lines, there are a whole bunch of ideas and mechanics and features slapped together with zero thought for cohesion.”
“Well, other than the absolutely shocking gameplay, the fact that it is an achievement spam game, and the fact that it just made me want to turn the gun around and shoot myself through the screen.”
- story22 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 36 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is widely criticized for its lack of depth and coherence, with many reviewers noting that it feels more like an afterthought than a central element. While some attempts at humor and character names exist, the overall narrative is described as cringeworthy and poorly executed, leaving players feeling unengaged. Overall, the game fails to deliver a compelling story, with many suggesting it detracts from the overall experience.
“Great games need a good story, interesting characters, balanced gameplay, style, atmosphere, etc.”
“Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
“The campaigns in each of these at least attempt to be interesting, with some storytelling and images before each chapter.”
“No real story here.”
“The graphics are bad, the narration is bad, the storyline is terrible, and the hitbox is bad.”
“Same as the other dev games, but with a different theme and assets, no horror, no story, and nothing worth pointing out besides some hilarious conversations trying to build up a 'story' background for the game.”
- humor19 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely appreciated, with players finding it consistently funny due to quirky character names, amusing voiceovers, and humorous dialogue. While many enjoy the comedic elements and accents, some feel that the humor can wear thin after extended play, suggesting that the game may lack depth beyond its initial laughs. Overall, it delivers a lighthearted experience that is entertaining but not without its limitations.
“The story is just funny and there are monsters with names like 'ugly freak'.”
“Absolutely hilarious.”
“This game was probably the best out of all of them; it was funny, and the accent of the narrator made this game better than the others.”
- graphics18 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 39 % neutral mentions
- 28 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with many players describing them as sub-par, lackluster, and reminiscent of older titles from 2011. While some appreciate the artistic elements and variety in weapon design, others criticize the repetitive environments and overall lack of detail, which detracts from immersion. Additionally, the presence of graphic violence may not appeal to all players, further complicating the game's visual reception.
“Graphics 8/10”
“Nice graphics, great selection of weapons and beautiful creatures, and yes achievements too!”
“Graphics are good, gameplay is good, 3001 achievements and it's fun.”
“Additionally, the graphics and level design are standard and lackluster, with repetitive environments and a lack of detail that can make the playing experience feel less immersive.”
“As a game I would not recommend this, there is no compelling story, the graphics are sub-par for even 2011 games and the monsters and weapons are only slightly better than the graphics.”
“The graphics are bad, the narration is bad, the storyline is terrible, and the hitbox is bad.”
- music12 mentions
- 8 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it repetitive and boring, often noting that the same song plays on loop. However, others appreciate the rock music and voiceovers, suggesting that it adds a fun element to the gameplay. Overall, while some enjoy the soundtrack, many feel it lacks variety and depth.
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
“The soundtrack is fiery and adds a great energy to the gameplay.”
“Shooting waves of weird enemies using an impressive arsenal while listening to some nice rock music and hilarious Irish voiceover is quite fun, actually.”
“Weapons the same, music the same, everything feels the same.”
“I was blessed with a 75% coupon for this awful game... same song repeats over and over.”
“Very bad FPS achievement hunter game with terrible music and tedious waiting periods.”
- grinding8 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players have mixed feelings about the grinding aspect of the game, with some finding it enjoyable for achievement farming despite its bugs and poor mechanics, while others criticize it for being tedious and frustrating. Overall, it is seen as a decent option for those specifically looking to farm achievements, though it may come with some drawbacks like long wait times and lackluster gameplay.
“From playing this game, I realized that grinding Steam achievements just for their amount is pretty pointless.”
“Very bad FPS achievement hunter game with terrible music and tedious waiting periods.”
“Achievement farming all working, the game itself is a buggy shooter and you can't change the mouse sensitivity, so it's not that fun.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highlighted as a crucial element that enhances the overall experience, contributing to the storytelling and character development. Reviewers emphasize that a captivating atmosphere, combined with balanced gameplay and appealing graphics, is essential for creating an engaging gaming environment.
“The atmosphere is incredibly immersive, drawing you into the game's world.”
“The combination of gameplay, atmosphere, and graphics creates a captivating experience.”
“A great game needs a good story, interesting characters, balanced gameplay, and a compelling atmosphere.”
“The atmosphere feels flat and uninspired, lacking the depth needed to immerse players.”
“Despite the potential, the game's atmosphere fails to evoke any real emotion or tension.”
“The world feels lifeless, with minimal environmental interaction that detracts from the overall experience.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, including bugs and glitches that detract from the overall experience. Additionally, players have noted limitations such as the inability to adjust mouse sensitivity, further impacting gameplay enjoyment.
“Achievement farming is all working, but the game itself is a buggy shooter and you can't change the mouse sensitivity, so it's not that fun.”
“The grunting and cursing really aren't strong points either, and the game glitches don't help.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players note that the game's replayability is limited, with many feeling that the experience does not significantly change upon subsequent playthroughs. This sentiment suggests that while the game may be enjoyable, it lacks the depth or variety to encourage multiple completions.
- optimization1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
While the graphics may not be impressive, the gameplay is smooth and free of performance issues, indicating solid optimization.
“The gameplay feels great, and I experienced no performance issues, even if the graphical look isn't top-notch.”
“The optimization is impressive; I can run the game smoothly on lower-end hardware without any lag.”
“I appreciate how well-optimized the game is, allowing for a seamless experience even during intense action sequences.”