Blood On The Thames

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Blood On The Thames is a single player action game. It was developed by Team Firestorm and was released on October 31, 2024. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Aug 7th, 1888 Quincy Ernest, the owner of a shipping company in London, is found dead, drowned within the river, a spiral cut up his leg. Minerva “Mini” Ernest wakes up from a nightmare, much like she has most nights since her husband died a month ago. Detective William Usher has arrived, asking Mini to join him at the station. She is horrified to learn there has been another death, another cri…

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story8 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game features a well-thought-out storyline with interesting characters and a unique visual style that enhances the Lovecraftian atmosphere.
Players can enjoy a long and engaging experience with plenty of exploration and optional puzzle-solving, catering to different play styles.
The use of actors in the graphics adds depth to the game, and the overall passion and heart from the small development team is evident.

There are several formatting issues, visual glitches, and spelling errors that detract from the overall experience.
Some puzzles can be confusing, and the instructions on gameplay mechanics are not always clear, leading to occasional frustration.
The visuals may feel outdated, and the game has a janky quality typical of indie titles, which may not appeal to everyone.

story
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
16%
17%
The game features a compelling storyline enhanced by the use of actors in its graphics, adding depth to the point-and-click format. Players appreciate the engaging characters and thematic score, with a notable Lovecraftian murder mystery that unfolds into an intriguing narrative. Additionally, the developers cater to those who prefer to focus on the story by allowing them to skip puzzles, leading to a prompt resolution of the plot.
- “Great storyline, and cool use of actors in the graphics - it adds dimension to the sometimes simple point and click games.”
- “Pros: great characters, interesting story, very nicely thematic score, lots of spooky vibes.”
- “The game started off with a Lovecraftian themed murder mystery that quickly evolved into an interesting story.”
- “The story resolved itself promptly after that.”
- “To some capacity, I have to respect that the developers recognize there would be some people who just want to skip all the puzzle and thinking bits and just experience the story.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
75%
The graphics feature a unique integration of actors that enhances the depth of the point-and-click gameplay, contributing positively to the overall experience. However, some users note that the visuals feel outdated, and there are concerns about unclear gameplay instructions and occasional illogical puzzles.
- “Great storyline, and cool use of actors in the graphics - it adds dimension to the sometimes simple point-and-click games.”
- “The visuals are a bit outdated, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- “The graphics feel dated and lack the polish expected from modern games.”
- “The visuals do not meet current standards, making the game feel less immersive.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The gameplay offers players the option to skip sections, which can be appealing, but it suffers from outdated visuals and unclear instructions on how to engage with the mechanics. Additionally, some puzzles may involve illogical solutions, detracting from the overall experience.
- “While completely optional, it gives you plenty of opportunities to skip over the actual gameplay.”
- “Cons: visuals are a bit outdated, instructions on what the gameplay is and how to utilize it, and the occasional moon logic included.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The stability of the game is frequently criticized due to recurring animations issues, random visual glitches, and numerous spelling errors, which detract from the overall experience.
- “Animations, random visual glitches, and spelling errors are prevalent.”
- “The game suffers from frequent random visual glitches and animation issues.”
- “There are numerous visual glitches and spelling errors that disrupt the experience.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game's pencil-drawn aesthetic, though somewhat muddy, effectively immerses players in the 1800s atmosphere, enhancing the overall experience.
- “The pencil look, while a little muddy, very much immerses you in the atmosphere of the game, enhancing the 1800s feel.”
- “The pencil look, while a little muddy, very much throws you into the atmosphere of the game, enhancing the 1800s feel.”

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Blood On The Thames is a action game.

Blood On The Thames is available on PC, Mac OS, Windows and Linux.

Blood On The Thames was released on October 31, 2024.

Blood On The Thames was developed by Team Firestorm.

Blood On The Thames has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its graphics.

Blood On The Thames is a single player game.

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