Blood Money

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Blood Money is a single player casual role playing game. It was developed by Choice of Games and was released on July 12, 2018. It received positive reviews from players.

"Blood Money" is a single-player role-playing game with a good plot. After your mother, the city's crime boss, is murdered by your cousin, you must navigate a power struggle within your family using your ability to summon and command ghosts. The game allows you to customize your character's gender and sexuality, and features multiple story paths including taking over the family business, defecting to a rival gang, or forming connections with the dead.

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84%

Audience ScoreBased on 85 reviews

story27 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

The game features a rich and unique setting with well-developed characters, making it engaging and immersive.
Players appreciate the meaningful choices that affect the story, providing high replay value with multiple paths and endings.
The writing is praised for its quality, and the incorporation of strong female characters is seen as a refreshing aspect of the narrative.

Many players feel the ending is rushed and abrupt, lacking proper foreshadowing and resolution.
Some reviews mention that the game feels railroaded, with choices often limited by arbitrary stat barriers that detract from the overall experience.
There are criticisms regarding the forced diversity in character representation, which some players feel detracts from the story's immersion and authenticity.

story
70 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
39%
57%
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The story has a compelling premise with engaging characters and multiple diverging paths, allowing for varied player choices and endings. However, it suffers from disjointed pacing and occasional rushed conclusions, particularly in the resolution of central conflicts. While many players enjoyed the immersive world and character development, some felt that the execution could have been more cohesive and focused.
- “I would totally recommend this story, a thrilling plot that you can easily immerse yourself into, a lot of different paths to explore and perhaps most importantly, many different endings.”
- “Mafia family drama, magic, and ghosts woven together in a vividly sketched setting and a story with strong moral stakes.”
- “An engaging, exciting, and excellent story!”
- “The plot seems very loosely built, and changes at the whim of the author.”
- “The story was disjointed at points, seeming to want to hop between scenes without much happening between them to paint the character relationships in much of a way.”
- “The problem is you tried to do too many plot points and characters.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game boasts high replayability, with players noting that they can explore various playstyles and consistently discover new content even after multiple playthroughs. Many users have enjoyed the game numerous times, highlighting its enduring appeal.
- “This game offers tons of replay value; I've played it a dozen times and am still finding new things!”
- “You can play in many different ways, so it has high replay value.”
- “It's very replayable.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviews highlight a divide in character development, with some players appreciating the depth and variety of choices that allow for significant character growth, while others criticize the focus on inclusivity and social themes over traditional storytelling elements.
- “My favorite game of all time! There are so many different paths you can take; you can be evil, neutral, or good, and there's a lot of character development.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted as both heartwarming and exhilarating, with a strong emphasis on character development and storytelling that makes each decision feel impactful and resonant.
- “This is a very heartwarming yet exhilarating interactive fiction.”
- “The story and characters are built up so that each decision carries more emotional weight.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users have reported issues with glitches that affect the overall stability of the game, indicating a need for improvements and fixes to enhance the gaming experience.
- “The game is plagued with glitches that ruin the experience.”
- “I constantly encounter crashes that make it unplayable.”
- “Stability issues are a major problem; I can't progress without interruptions.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, which diminishes their enthusiasm for replaying it.
- “The grinding is very tedious and makes me a little reluctant to replay.”
- “I find the grinding to be excessively repetitive and draining.”
- “The amount of grinding required feels like a chore rather than an enjoyable part of the game.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its immersive quality, featuring captivating characters and engaging plots that draw players in and keep them invested throughout the experience.
- “The atmosphere is immersive, with amazing characters and fantastic plots that grip you from the start.”
- “The game's world is rich and detailed, creating an atmosphere that pulls you in and makes you feel part of the story.”
- “Every location is beautifully crafted, contributing to an overall atmosphere that is both enchanting and haunting.”