Blood of the Werewolf

56%
Game Brain Score Based on 257 reviews
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An impeccably crafted panegyric to the platformers we all grew up with, Blood of the Werewolf is hampered by imprecise controls and a dedication to difficulty that, perhaps, goes one step further than it should.
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In "Blood of the Werewolf," players control Selena, a werewolf on a quest to rescue her kidnapped son from the hands of evil. The game features a blend of platforming and action, with Selena able to transform between her human and werewolf forms to overcome obstacles and defeat enemies. With numerous levels, boss battles, and upgrades, "Blood of the Werewolf" offers a challenging and engaging experience for fans of the genre.

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56%
Audience ScoreBased on 257 reviews
story39 positive mentions
grinding6 negative mentions
  • The game features a unique premise of playing as a werewolf mother on a quest to save her son, which adds an interesting narrative element.
  • The art style and graphics are visually appealing, capturing a gothic horror aesthetic that resonates with classic monster movies.
  • The platforming mechanics are challenging and rewarding, providing a sense of accomplishment when overcoming difficult sections.
  • The game suffers from frustrating difficulty spikes, particularly in later levels, which can lead to repetitive gameplay and trial-and-error frustration.
  • Controls can feel unresponsive or clunky at times, making precise jumps and actions difficult, which detracts from the overall experience.
  • The level design often feels unfair, with poorly placed enemies and instant-death traps that can lead to cheap deaths, diminishing the enjoyment of the game.
  • story95 mentions

    The game's story is a mixed bag, with some players finding it engaging and intriguing, particularly the premise of a werewolf mother searching for her kidnapped son. However, many reviews criticize the story as clichéd, predictable, and lacking depth, with a disappointing ending that sets up a sequel that may never come. While the voice acting and art style receive praise, the overall narrative fails to resonate with a significant portion of the audience, leaving it feeling forgettable or underdeveloped.

    • “The story revolves around Selena trying to get her baby back, and it really gives a feeling of satisfaction in completing each level as Selena gets closer to saving her baby boy.”
    • “What truly sets this apart is the level of detail in the story elements and, most of all, the atmosphere; it's a love letter to classic monster movies, and I eat that right up.”
    • “A werewolf momma on a quest for vengeance after her husband was slain, and her son kidnapped.”
    • “🔲 This game has no story.”
    • “The story seems uninspired (underworld ripoff), meaning that you have an angry supernatural female protagonist who is out for blood and revenge.”
    • “The story was meh; it was really hard to sympathize with the characters, so the story kind of gets glossed over.”
  • gameplay72 mentions

    The gameplay is characterized by a mix of precise controls and challenging mechanics, often requiring players to adapt quickly without much guidance. While some players appreciate the variety and the unique human/werewolf transformation mechanic, others find the level design frustrating and the gameplay repetitive or overly punishing. Overall, opinions are divided, with some praising the solid mechanics and tight controls, while others criticize the lack of innovation and balance in the gameplay experience.

    • “The gameplay has a decent amount of variety, due to the two different characters that you play and a fair number of enemy types.”
    • “Great mechanics, tight controls, challenging levels, fun bosses, and good safe points.”
    • “It's got fun gameplay, and I think that some bits are challenging and frustrating, but that makes getting past them that much more fulfilling.”
    • “The game doesn't use the typical 'introduce a new mechanic and then make the mechanic steadily more difficult', it just throws the mechanic at your face and tells you to figure it out.”
    • “Gameplay is repetitive, design is amateur and not expressive at all.”
    • “It is so easy to die because of the game's frustrating mechanics and only really advance-able through sheer perseverance that combined with the poor checkpointing will have you tearing your own face off.”
  • graphics64 mentions

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the charming art style and decent visuals that evoke classic monster movies, while others criticize them as outdated or uninspired. Many appreciate the unique aesthetic and smooth animations, but there are complaints about performance issues and a lack of graphical polish. Overall, the visuals are seen as a blend of retro charm and modern design, though not without their flaws.

    • “The graphics aren't high-end, but I'm assuming it's a stylistic choice because I find them absolutely charming.”
    • “Graphically, the game is very pleasing to the eye, with a wonderful job on the art style to be accented by the effects.”
    • “Cute as a button graphics and a great monster theme.”
    • “Ugly graphics that makes your eyes bleed.”
    • “Graphically, the game tends to be repetitive and uninteresting.”
    • “On top of this, the visuals look like they were done more than a decade ago.”
  • music34 mentions

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players praising its gothic and atmospheric qualities that complement the overall aesthetic, while others find it forgettable or repetitive. Many appreciate the sound quality and the effort put into the soundtrack, but some feel it lacks memorability and can be generic. Overall, the music contributes positively to the game's ambiance, though opinions on its impact vary significantly.

    • “For me, the game has beautiful art, story, and music.”
    • “The story mode is a great callback to the old B-movie monster movies, and the soundtrack helps complement the overall aesthetic and mood of the game.”
    • “Beautiful aesthetics, ambiance, and music.”
    • “The music was kind of forgettable but not too bad.”
    • “The soundtrack is repetitive and sometimes hurts a lot.”
    • “Even the music all blends together as the same slightly gothic orchestral crap.”
  • atmosphere9 mentions

    The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its homage to classic horror films, blending detailed storytelling with a visually striking art style that evokes both menace and nostalgia. While some players find the atmosphere compelling and immersive, others feel it clashes with the game's colorful aesthetics. Overall, the sound design and music contribute significantly to the atmospheric experience, enhancing the game's gothic and classic monster movie vibes.

    • “The atmosphere they were trying to create is slightly at odds with the choice of art style, as a scientifically proven attempt to merge the monochrome menace of Universal Pictures’ pioneering monster flicks with crisp, colorful cartoons.”
    • “The whole atmosphere and world this game creates is lovely, down to the backgrounds and the music.”
    • “The atmosphere they were trying to create is slightly at odds with the choice of art style, as it attempts to merge the monochrome menace of Universal Pictures’ pioneering monster flicks with crisp, colorful cartoons.”
    • “What truly sets this apart is the level of detail in the story elements and, most of all, the atmosphere; it's a love letter to classic monster movies, and I eat that right up.”
  • grinding7 mentions

    Reviews highlight that grinding in the game can be excessively tedious, with long levels, a frustrating checkpoint system, and prolonged boss fights contributing to a sense of monotony. While some players appreciate the challenge, many feel that the experience becomes more about endurance than enjoyment, detracting from the overall fun of the platforming experience.

    • “Grinding achievements: yes... you will play these maps until your fingers bleed.”
    • “There are a lot of good platformers out there, but with levels that take upwards of 20 minutes to complete, a poor checkpoint system, and frankly tedious boss fights (seriously, no one wants to fight a boss for over 8 minutes, that's worse than some MMOs!) I can't recommend Blood of the Werewolf even though I love platformers.”
    • “It started out decent and was challenging, then got tedious, and ridiculously hard forcing you to do cryptic jumps the game barely allows you to do or you get instantly killed.”
  • replayability4 mentions

    The game offers significant replayability, particularly through its regular levels and endless mode, which are highlighted as major strengths. However, boss fights lack replay value, slightly diminishing the overall experience.

    • “Infinitely replayable (or almost).”
    • “Tons of replay value with endless mode, and the game in general feels very polished. The form-changing feels natural and satisfying.”
    • “The boss fights don't really have any replay value, but the regular levels have a ton of it, which is one of the biggest strengths of the game.”
  • emotional3 mentions

    Players find the emotional aspect of the game particularly impactful, with some expressing that it brought them to tears and others appreciating the touching end credits that provide backstory for enemies and bosses. Overall, the emotional depth resonates strongly, despite some criticisms regarding gameplay mechanics.

    • “But what was really nice was in the game’s end credits was seeing how all the enemies and bosses came about; I found it very adorable and touching.”
    • “This game made me cry 10/10.”
  • humor2 mentions

    The humor in the game is hit-or-miss, with some players finding the story and certain elements, like the sequel movie ending, genuinely funny. However, the overall presentation, including generic art and weak sound, detracts from the comedic potential, leaving it feeling more like a prototype than a polished experience.

    • “It was a fun adventure, liked the story and the art of the game, though the future 'sequel' movie at the end made me laugh a lot.”
  • character development1 mentions

    Character development in the game is minimal, with voice acting and cut scenes enhancing the narrative but not significantly deepening the characters or story. Overall, it lacks a strong focus on character growth.

  • optimization1 mentions

    Users have reported notable performance issues, indicating that the game's optimization may not be up to par, potentially affecting the overall gameplay experience.

    • “I would like to bring up performance issues.”
    • “The game runs poorly on my system, even with the settings adjusted.”
    • “There are frequent frame drops that make the gameplay experience frustrating.”
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