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Blood Knights

Had Blood Knight actually been enjoyable it would be perfect for a Friday night session of all night gaming with a friend. But its frustrating features lead to failure.
54%Game Brain Score
story, gameplay
stability, optimization
59% User Score Based on 463 reviews
Critic Score 30%Based on 1 reviews

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In "Blood Knights," players assume the role of a vampire hero named Alysa or a human hero named Jeremy, battling enemies in a dark fantasy world. The game features hack-and-slash combat and co-op gameplay, with the ability to switch between melee and ranged attacks. Alysa's vampire abilities can be upgraded, but players must manage her bloodthirst to avoid losing control.

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59%
Audience ScoreBased on 464 reviews
story61 positive mentions
stability19 negative mentions
  • Interesting premise with vampire mythology and character switching mechanics.
  • Fun hack-and-slash gameplay that can be enjoyed in local co-op.
  • Decent graphics and environments that create an engaging atmosphere.
  • Repetitive level design and simplistic combat mechanics that lack depth.
  • Poor voice acting and cheesy dialogue that detracts from the overall experience.
  • Numerous technical issues, including camera control problems and bugs that can hinder gameplay.
  • story
    289 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story of the game is generally criticized for being poorly executed, with many reviewers noting cheesy dialogue, subpar voice acting, and a lack of depth or coherence. While some players found the premise intriguing and appreciated the character-switching mechanic, the overall narrative is often described as predictable, linear, and filled with clichés, making it difficult to recommend despite its potential. Many reviews suggest that the story serves merely as a backdrop for gameplay rather than a compelling element in its own right.

    • “The story is intriguing enough to keep you to the end, but the combat isn’t going to be for everyone.”
    • “I liked the two main characters and the story, which unfolded more and more as the game progressed, with an interesting turn at the end.”
    • “It's simple, short and sweet but I loved it, a hack n slash with a story I enjoyed (and want more of) and character/armour/weapon design I really liked.”
    • “The story is weak – [u]Blood Knights[/u] does nothing to differentiate itself from countless other generic fantasy settings.”
    • “The story is so bad it's good; it tries so hard to tell a decent vampire story only to come off as nonsensical and comical, with voice acting and cutscene direction being the worst offenders.”
    • “The story is mostly forgettable, but you can choose things this way or that with differing outcomes, and can choose to pick up a few side-quests.”
  • gameplay
    155 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players noting its simplicity and repetitiveness, often comparing it to classic hack-and-slash titles. While the character-switching mechanic and some unique abilities add a layer of interest, technical issues, poor camera control, and a lack of depth in mechanics detract from the overall experience. Despite its flaws, some players found the gameplay enjoyable for casual play, especially in co-op mode, but many agree it lacks the polish and complexity expected from modern titles.

    • “The core gameplay revolves around combat, with players switching between Jeremy and Alysa to utilize their unique abilities.”
    • “Gameplay is enjoyable.”
    • “The gameplay hook is that you switch between two characters on the fly, a ranged character and a sword fighting character.”
    • “While the premise and character switching mechanic are interesting ideas, the repetitive gameplay, poor story execution, and numerous technical issues make it a difficult game to recommend.”
    • “You get a very limited move set without a significant variety of options for additional tactical or mechanical depth.”
    • “The worst part about the gameplay is the camera perspective, which changes as you play, and can be a real nuisance.”
  • graphics
    107 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many users describing them as outdated and reminiscent of earlier console generations, such as the PS1 and PS2. While some players found the visuals acceptable for a low-budget title, others criticized them for being poor and lacking polish, often comparing them unfavorably to more modern games. Overall, the consensus suggests that while the graphics are not the worst seen, they fall short of contemporary standards and can detract from the overall experience.

    • “Blood Knights actually looks pretty good, simply from a graphical standpoint as an action RPG.”
    • “A family member stopped by while I was playing and was actually wowed by the graphics considering it was from a game he'd never seen or heard of.”
    • “The graphics are good, the voice acting is okay, the storyline so far is interesting and solid.”
    • “The graphics are poor, the gameplay is repetitive and simple, and the combat can be easy as hell whenever you're playing with the girl.”
    • “On top of that, the voice acting is laughable, the graphics are worse than a 2010 game, and it's just not fun to play at all.”
    • “This game has problems: it's graphically and aurally bland, it's unoptimized (runs unexpectedly slow for me considering the simple aesthetics), has an awful camera that is horribly unsuited to a game of this type, lacks features we've come to expect as standard from PC games, and I suspect the game itself is a cut-down version of what was meant to be a much more ambitious project.”
  • humor
    45 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is largely derived from its intentionally poor voice acting, cheesy dialogue, and absurd character designs, which many players find amusingly bad. While the story and gameplay mechanics may be lacking, the comedic elements, including ridiculous situations and interactions, provide a source of entertainment that can be enjoyed, especially in a co-op setting. Overall, the game's humor is described as a mix of unintentional hilarity and sophomoric jokes, making it a fun experience for those who appreciate its campy charm.

    • “The dialogue and plot are hilariously bad.”
    • “Laughing at the stupidity is the best part by far.”
    • “The voice acting is hilariously bad, the cut-scenes are silly, and there's this wonderful aura of ineptitude throughout the game.”
  • music
    36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is generally described as generic and forgettable, with many reviewers noting that it lacks memorability and depth, though some found it pleasant enough to accompany the gameplay. While the orchestral score fits the action, it often feels clichéd and repetitive, with a few standout moments during key battles. Overall, the sound effects and voice acting are considered serviceable but not particularly impressive, contributing to a mixed audio experience.

    • “Pros: the plot is interesting, the game is entertaining, especially if you play it with a friend, music and the environment are great, the gameplay is competent.”
    • “The music is pretty good throughout the game.”
    • “The final villain, (who is not introduced until fairly late in the game) was very very cool, not just as a final boss, but as a character as well, and is accompanied by an awesome musical score during the final battle.”
    • “The music is generic orchestral stuff, but not bad to get the action going.”
    • “If that was not enough, the music is not engaging at all, more like a 1 minute sample playing over and over again.”
    • “Other complaints are repetitive combat, boring musical score and poor story.”
  • stability
    20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The stability of Blood Knights is widely criticized, with numerous users reporting frequent bugs, glitches, and performance issues that significantly detract from the gameplay experience. While some players have noted that they encountered minimal problems, the overall consensus highlights a lack of optimization and persistent technical difficulties that hinder enjoyment.

    • “The game runs great; I had 60 FPS on max settings all the time.”
    • “I experienced no crashes or bugs during my entire playthrough.”
    • “The performance is incredibly smooth, making for an enjoyable gaming experience.”
    • “Blood Knights suffers from frequent bugs, glitches, and performance problems, which can further detract from the experience.”
    • “Game is buggy, and some controls are not precise.”
    • “This game has problems: it's graphically and aurally bland, it's unoptimized (runs unexpectedly slow for me considering the simple aesthetics), has an awful camera that is horribly unsuited to a game of this type, lacks features we've come to expect as standard from PC games (e.g. you cannot bind keys, you cannot change video settings beyond a single slider), and I suspect the game itself is a cut-down version of what was meant to be a much more ambitious project, hence the simple storytelling despite hints of a much bigger backstory, few locations despite what appears to be a much larger game world, very few side quests, many useless items, etc. Then you also have a variety of bugs and glitches popping up randomly.”
  • optimization
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The optimization of Blood Knights has received mixed reviews, with many players reporting frequent bugs, glitches, and significant performance issues, particularly on AMD hardware. While some users experienced stable performance without crashes, others faced severe stuttering and lag, indicating that the game may not be well-optimized overall.

    • “Overall, the game is well optimized, but it can get laggy for a moment (happened to me maybe twice).”
    • “Performance: solid and stable performance, experienced no crashes or frame-rate issues.”
    • “This PC version seems to have a few performance issues here and there, but is a serviceable enough port.”
    • “Blood Knights suffers from frequent bugs, glitches, and performance problems, which can further detract from the experience.”
    • “Sadly, the game seems not to be optimized for AMD CPU and graphics.”
    • “Looks like this game was optimized by a monkey.”
  • replayability
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the reviews indicate a mixed perception of replayability, with some players finding it infinitely replayable due to different choices and achievements, while others criticize the lack of substantial content and limited replay value, particularly for a short game length of around five hours. Many feel that the absence of features like "new game +" further diminishes replayability, leading to a consensus that it may not justify its retail price.

    • “Infinitely replayable.”
    • “Differently has replay value as you can choose different responses that will slightly change the course of the game.”
    • “There simply isn't enough content or replayability to justify the $15 retail price.”
    • “There is some replay value for people who are interested in different achievements.”
    • “Short game length (approx 5 hours) with limited replay value.”
  • character development
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Character development in the game is largely criticized, with many reviewers noting a lack of depth and growth for the protagonists and side characters. While some found the main characters likable and appreciated the character design, overall, the development is described as minimal, with clichéd dialogues and forgotten side characters contributing to a disappointing experience.

    • “+ story has a decent plot, events are well paced and more character development than I expected.”
    • “The character design is good, especially for the females.”
    • “I'll give credit to character design at least.”
    • “Character development: almost zero”
    • “I found the two protagonists likable, despite there being next to no character development, and each enemy encounter and cut scene was gleefully entertaining.”
    • “Some cliché and cheesy dialogues, few character development, lack of strong side characters which are forgotten.”
  • grinding
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviews highlight that the grinding aspect of the game is largely tedious, with repetitive combat and simplistic gameplay that can feel monotonous. While some players appreciate the lack of extensive grinding due to easy enemy AI and short playtime, others find the linearity and frequent platforming deaths frustrating, as they often lead to repeated encounters with the same mobs. Overall, the experience can vary significantly depending on whether players engage in co-op play or prefer solo gameplay.

    • “Extremely linear hack'n slash with bland, simple, and tedious gameplay, as well as a dull story with dense characters.”
    • “For some reviewers this was a negative; for me, it was a good thing. I am not one who likes grinding away trying to kill the same enemy over and over again, so yes, the enemy AI is really easy to kill.”
    • “There are several platforming elements that result in an instant death and send you back to the last save point, which means you usually have to fight a number of mobs just to get a chance to make the jump again... and if you fall... fight those mobs again... tedious and frustrating since the only reason you will fall is due to the bad controls.”
  • atmosphere
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is mixed, with some players appreciating the varied environments and atmospheric music, while others criticize the shallow character development and cheesy voice acting, which detracts from the overall immersion.

    • “I like the different maps and atmosphere as you go to different levels, and the 'secrets' are easy to find (sometimes items just become much less visible with the camera angle).”
    • “Cheesy voice acting; some really nice atmospheric music though.”
    • “Shallow characters and devoid of atmosphere.”
  • emotional
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users express frustration with the emotional impact of technical issues, such as checkpoints failing to activate, which disrupts immersion and can lead to feelings of disappointment and annoyance during gameplay.

30%Critics’ scoreBased on 1 critic reviews

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6h Median play time
8h Average play time
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*Based on 6 analyzed playthroughs

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