Blood of Patriots
- February 17, 2018
- 12 to 6 Studios LLC
Get on Steam"Blood of Patriots" is a political satire fighting game reminiscent of 1990s arcade games, where players must choose from 18 patriots or tyrants and fight their way up the Tree of Liberty to save the country from an evil force threatening freedom. Each character has unique moves, fireballs, sounds, and animations, with the difficulty increasing as the game progresses. The addition of Nancy Pelosi adds to the game's topical humor.
Reviews
- The game is a fun and humorous way to engage with political figures, providing plenty of laughs and entertaining catchphrases.
- The core fighting mechanics are decent for an indie title, and the character designs closely resemble their real-life counterparts.
- It's a great party game to play with friends, especially in versus mode, making it a fun social experience.
- There is no online multiplayer, limiting the game's replayability and social interaction.
- Character move sets lack variation, and some characters are unbalanced, making gameplay feel uneven.
- The options menu is limited, and the controls can be confusing, with incomplete or inaccurate move lists.
- story4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The game's story mode is criticized for feeling tacked on and lacking depth, functioning more like an arcade mode than a traditional narrative experience. Players note the absence of character-specific storylines or varied endings, resulting in a repetitive and minimal narrative.
“Story mode seems like something that needed to be bolted onto the feature set, but that's not what this game's all about.”
“"Story mode" is the only single player mode, and it doesn't have much of a story; it's basically arcade mode.”
“There are no character-specific storylines or endings; you get the same two lines of text at the end of the game.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highly praised, with players reporting prolonged laughter and finding the punchlines exceptionally funny.
“I was laughing for half an hour!”
“The punchlines are so funny.”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The music in the game is criticized for its inconsistent volume levels, often overshadowing dialogue and leading to abrupt loud moments, such as during Donald Trump's outro. This lack of balance can detract from the overall experience.
“The music and dialogue are not volume adjusted, so sometimes the game gets really loud, like during Donald Trump's outro, for example.”
“The soundtrack feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“The music doesn't match the game's tone, which can be jarring and detracts from the overall experience.”
