Blood Typers

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"Blood Typers" is a survival horror adventure game where you must type commands to move, fight zombies, and manage inventory. The game features singleplayer and co-op modes for up to 4 players, with procedurally generated levels and varying typing challenges. Teamwork and resource management are crucial to surviving the night and escaping the movie campus turned nightmare.

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96%

Audience ScoreBased on 478 reviews

gameplay26 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game offers a unique blend of typing mechanics and survival horror, making it a fun and intense experience, especially in multiplayer.
Players appreciate the customizable difficulty settings for both typing speed and gameplay, allowing for a tailored experience that can accommodate various skill levels.
The game is praised for its engaging co-op gameplay, which leads to hilarious and chaotic moments with friends, enhancing the overall enjoyment.

There are several bugs reported, particularly in multiplayer, where combat words may not appear for all players, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
Some players find the gameplay loop too simple and lacking in depth, with repetitive objectives and a desire for more varied content and challenges.
The absence of a save feature mid-level is a significant drawback, as players must complete entire levels in one sitting, which can be tedious and frustrating.

gameplay
66 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is praised for its innovative mechanics, blending typing challenges with survival horror elements, creating a unique and intense experience, especially at higher difficulties. Players appreciate the smooth movement and the cooperative gameplay, which enhances the fun of solving puzzles and managing resources with friends. While the core gameplay loop is engaging, some users noted a need for further content expansion and improvements to certain mechanics, such as the turning system.
- “Words fail to explain just how well the mechanics play together.”
- “The core gameplay loop is really exciting, the pace feels great and the sessions flow really naturally.”
- “A horror game that not only expects you to keep your head and stay calm to stay alive but do that and not fat finger keys as you hammer out word after word to mow down monsters is a great gameplay loop, and the improvements on the launch from the demo smoothed out my only real gripe from a controls perspective.”
- “Gameplay loop seems too simple.”
- “My only complaint is the turning mechanic, but that in turn makes the horror aspect more riveting.”
- “It can be a bit of a panic at first while learning the mechanics.”
humor
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is widely praised, with players highlighting the chaotic and funny moments that arise during gameplay, especially when playing with friends. Features like the speed boost for revived players and the nostalgic tank controls add to the comedic experience, making it a source of laughter and enjoyment. Overall, the game is seen as a fun and entertaining experience that generates plenty of humorous interactions.
- “Honestly want to get a bunch of my friends to get this game and just lose our minds over how funny and fun this is.”
- “There was a funny 'feature' in which if players are downed in the icy hall you can revive them and they will get a speed boost as though they were carried by the icy wind.”
- “Edit: so, I played for about an hour with three friends, and can confirm it is even more fun with company :D it can be quite hilarious to see the chaos that ensues as you're all trying to coordinate while throngs of enemies try to swarm you!”
story
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is described as inconsequential but serves to tie into the game's setting, providing a backdrop for the gameplay. Players find the initial awkwardness in combat and exploration transitions to be manageable, with the first mission effectively introducing mechanics before engaging with the main challenges. Overall, while the narrative may not be a focal point, it complements the experience.
- “While awkward at first (especially the combat/exploration context switching), the whole system grows on you quickly, and the first mission gives you ample opportunity to learn the ropes before tossing you into a horde of zombies.”
- “It's now a member of my top 3 along with typing of the dead and epistory.”
- “The story is as inconsequential as you'd expect.”
- “Oh yeah, there's also a story that ties into the setting.”
- “Maybe start the first mission after using the computer in the tutorial.”
replayability
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, players find the game's replayability to be relatively high, particularly enjoying the co-op experience and intuitive gameplay. However, many express a desire for additional achievements or unlockable content to enhance replay value further. The multiplayer setup, while solid, could benefit from a more streamlined joining process.
- “Good replayability, very intuitive, great co-op.”
- “You need lobby ID to join multiplayer, no quick join but connections felt solid. Sound is done well, character models are cool, and replayability is relatively high. Looking forward to more.”
- “It'd be nice to have some achievements or things to unlock in the game to make it more replayable.”
- “I hope to have more playable characters.”
- “The replay value is lacking.”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are praised for their unique art style, which effectively enhances the creepy atmosphere and evokes nostalgia for classic horror games. While the visuals may initially seem off-putting, they are well-executed and complement the gameplay, making for a distinctive survival horror experience. Overall, the graphics contribute significantly to the game's charm and immersive quality.
- “The atmosphere is very creepy and the art style perfectly complements it.”
- “The graphics are actually pretty good given the reference material.”
- “Right off the bat, it felt like I just played classic horror games on old consoles; just the graphics alone have this kind of charm.”
- “Right off the bat, it was like I just played classic horror games on an old console; just the graphics alone have this kind of charm.”
- “Don't let the art style put you off; this game is a really unique take on survival horror that manages to make co-op scary and stressful by maintaining clunky (but intuitive) controls.”
- “If you're used to Outer Brain's old work, then the art style will feel right at home to you.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received positive feedback, with players praising its quality and comparing it to classic titles like Super Castlevania IV. However, many users express a desire for the original soundtrack (OST) to play longer, as some tracks are notably brief. Overall, the music contributes to the game's unique and enjoyable atmosphere.
- “The title OST is almost Super Castlevania IV quality and lasts like 20 seconds, lol.”
- “Rate game good, unique fun feeling and art (and music).”
- “My biggest complaint is pretty small; I wish they kept their banger OST playing longer.”
grinding
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, particularly due to the repetitive nature of the movement system, which relies on typing words. There are calls for improvements to make the gameplay more engaging and less monotonous, including separating the tutorial from the initial level to enhance the overall experience.
- “I'd also probably make the tutorial separate from the first level as it's tedious after the first time.”
- “I just think typing words to move is tedious.”
- “It just makes for a really tedious movement system when you're lost in the game trying to find where the game wants you to be.”
atmosphere
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere is consistently described as deeply creepy, enhanced by a fitting art style and a unique cursed film studio setting. Reviewers highlight the relentless tension and classic horror elements that contribute to an engaging and immersive experience. Overall, the game's atmosphere is praised for its effectiveness in creating a chilling environment.
- “Cool, unique premise with great atmosphere and interesting mechanics.”
- “The atmosphere is very creepy and the art style perfectly complements it.”
- “The cursed film studio setting is packed with eerie atmosphere, classic horror nods, and relentless tension.”
- “The atmosphere is spot-on creepy.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users express that the game evokes negative emotions, particularly frustration and guilt, when mistakes are made, such as mistyping. This suggests that the gameplay can be emotionally taxing and may lead to feelings of inadequacy.

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