Blood Metal
- May 28, 2024
- Bluedrake42
Get on Steam"Blood Metal" is a fast-paced, adrenaline-pumping shooter game set in a dystopian future. Players control mech warriors equipped with deadly weapons, battling against hordes of mutants and rival factions in a fight for survival and resources. With intense combat, customizable mechs, and a rich post-apocalyptic world, "Blood Metal" offers an immersive and thrilling gaming experience.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The gore system is innovative and has potential, showcasing detailed damage modeling.
- The game is free now, making it accessible for those interested in its concept.
- There is a simple gun system that could be enjoyable with further development.
- The game feels unfinished and has been abandoned, lacking updates and content.
- AI is poorly designed, making gameplay frustrating and unengaging.
- Graphics and overall gameplay are subpar, with many players feeling it resembles a rough prototype.
- gameplay7 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received largely negative feedback, with users citing numerous bugs, poor mechanics, and a lack of content. Players have reported issues with weapon functionality, weak hitboxes, and an overall feeling of imbalance, making the experience frustrating rather than enjoyable. While some appreciate the gore elements, the consensus is that the gameplay is subpar and feels unfinished.
“Good mechanics, seems to be abandoned though.”
“Good gore, but the gameplay is pretty bad.”
“Gameplay is buggy and destruction works like 1/10 times.”
“Just okay, this game features an entire 5 weapons; however, during my gameplay, I literally could not buy one of them no matter how much I tried. The shotgun feels weak, the pistol feels like a peashooter, and hitboxes are less than great. You feel way too powerful in this game; there were multiple points where I was being attacked by upwards of 11 guys and I just could not die.”
“To be honest, there isn't even enough content or game mechanics for this to be considered a demo.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have been widely criticized, with many users describing them as atrocious and below par. Complaints also extend to the overall visual quality, including issues with the user interface and the game's aesthetic appeal. Despite some praise for specific features like volumetric damage modeling, the general consensus is that the graphics significantly detract from the gaming experience.
“The AI is garbage, the graphics are atrocious, and it's not fun to me.”
“With the exception of the full body, volumetric damage modeling, everything about this game, absolutely everything, is way below par: control, graphics, UI, sound, look and feel, weapons, physics.”
“The only things I don't like right now are the graphics and blood.”
- stability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is currently a significant issue, with frequent bugs affecting gameplay and mechanics, such as inconsistent destruction and disappearing bodies. Many users feel that it is not yet ready for purchase, viewing their support as a donation to the developers rather than a commitment to a polished gaming experience. Despite these problems, there is a sense of potential for improvement in future updates.
“This game is still very buggy in its current state, and I only bought it to support the devs. I will edit this review as new features and bug fixes are introduced, but right now, this is more of a donation to the devs, and not a game to play in its current state.”
“Still really buggy, like with the bodies disappearing randomly sometimes right when you kill someone, so I wouldn't buy it right now, but still it has a lot of potential.”
“Gameplay is buggy and destruction works like 1/10 times.”
- music3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Reviewers note a lack of music in the game, which detracts from the overall experience. While the retro style is appreciated in the logo and menu music, players feel that a more extensive soundtrack could enhance the game's atmosphere significantly.
“Maybe a soundtrack down the line?”
“I feel like this could be so much better if you put more of the retro style in the game. Your logo and menu music are retro, so why not embrace it?”
“There is no music in the game, which feels like a missed opportunity.”
“Maybe consider adding a soundtrack down the line?”
- optimization2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has shown noticeable improvement over time, with better performance and enhanced gunplay, though it still requires further polish and content development. While the gore mechanics are impressive, some users feel that additional performance tweaks are necessary for a smoother experience. Overall, there is potential for the game to become significantly better with continued updates.
“The game has definitely improved over time, and I can see the potential for a great game. It just needs more time and polish. The gore is exceptional now, and the gunplay is a lot better. Performance has also improved, but the game still needs more content. If the developers continue to work on this, it could become a really great game.”
“The game has definitely improved over time, and I definitely see a shadow of a good game. It just needs more time and polish. The gore is exceptional now, but the game still needs more content. If the developers work on this for longer, then it could be a pretty damn good game.”
“Overall, the gore in this game is very impressive (reminding me heavily of Soldier of Fortune 2), but as of right now, it could use some performance tweaking to make the game run well in the future.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story of Killhouse is likened to a soldier training course, reminiscent of the initial mission in the original Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, suggesting a focus on military training and tactical preparation.
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game appears to be tied to weapon mechanics, with players noting that hip-firing is largely ineffective except for shotguns, suggesting a potential push towards purchasing better weapons or upgrades. Overall, the monetization strategy may encourage players to invest in improving their combat effectiveness.
