Blood will be Spilled

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Blood will be Spilled is a single player tactical role playing game. It was developed by Doublequote Studio and was released on May 29, 2019. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Blood will be Spilled" is a story-driven spaghetti western platformer with turn-based combat, featuring a mosquito bounty hunter named Jack on a quest for revenge against the Calaveras gang. Set in a hand-drawn world inhabited by insects, the game boasts an epic adventure with guns, explosives, and trains, accompanied by a narrator and a cast of over 15 fully voiced characters, including Jack .

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67%

Audience ScoreBased on 45 reviews

gameplay5 positive mentions

stability9 negative mentions

The game features stunning visuals and excellent voice acting, creating an engaging atmosphere.
The turn-based combat is enjoyable and offers a variety of skills and tactical options, making battles fun and strategic.
The unique premise of an insect world set in a spaghetti western theme adds a creative twist to the gameplay.

The game is plagued by numerous bugs that can disrupt gameplay, including freezing during boss fights and issues with checkpoints.
Platforming mechanics are clunky and unresponsive, making sections of the game feel tedious and frustrating.
The overall execution feels rushed, with a lack of polish in both combat and platforming elements, leading to a less enjoyable experience.

gameplay
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
18%
71%
11%
The gameplay is a mixed bag, featuring a blend of turn-based combat and platforming mechanics that some players find frustrating due to unresponsive controls and jankiness. While the tactical combat can be enjoyable and strategic, the platforming elements detract from the overall experience, leading to a sense of limitation in complexity and excitement. Despite these issues, the game offers a solid adventure with clever world-building and unique mechanics, making it a worthwhile experience for fans of the genre.
- “The core gameplay is mainly platforming with tactical shooter battles as the cream of the crop.”
- “Relatively straightforward blend of adventure gameplay with simple but enjoyable turn-based combat, but all of it with really clever world-building touches.”
- “As far as gameplay, it might not surpass other tactics-based games, but it does a great job holding a candle to them.”
- “Boring! Why add really poor platforming mechanics to a turn-based game?”
- “The tactical gameplay is limited and not terribly exciting, but I could live with it.”
- “- Unpolished gameplay - it is details that make a big difference in the end - grabbing on ledges and ladders should run smoothly and automatically, sliding should work without stopping the character, aiming during fights should work in 360 degrees; otherwise, enemies in sharp angles can't be targeted, etc.”
story
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
42%
45%
13%
The game's story is a compelling blend of a classic revenge narrative set in a unique western bug aesthetic, enhanced by excellent voice acting and engaging world-building. While it incorporates familiar tropes, it also features interesting character development and well-crafted cutscenes presented as comic strips, keeping players invested throughout. Despite some pacing issues and less impressive platforming sections, the overall storytelling and character arcs leave players eager for potential sequels or additional content.
- “The story was compelling, the voice acting was top tier, the combat wasn't difficult to get a hang on, and the hidden secrets, collectibles, and achievements made me want to be better at it.”
- “One of the aspects this game does really well is with its world-building, story, and character development.”
- “But, there are other interesting developments in the story in addition to a simple revenge plot, which kept it interesting throughout.”
- “The story is bogged down with all the western tropes that have been in the genre since Dirty Harry.”
- “The story on the surface might have a simple formula of revenge – Jack hunting down the members of a notorious gang, all of whom have betrayed him in the past.”
- “This doesn't affect the story too much, but it does change the dialogues with NPCs.”
graphics
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
31%
19%
The graphics of the game have received high praise for their stunning hand-drawn visuals and unique art style, which effectively complement the western theme and enhance the overall atmosphere. Reviewers highlight the clean UI and excellent aesthetic, noting that while the graphics may not be groundbreaking, they are visually impressive and well-conceptualized. Overall, the artwork contributes significantly to the game's charm and enjoyment.
- “The visuals are 10/10, very nicely drawn and conceptualized.”
- “I still haven't made it through the entire game, but the combat was a lot of fun (especially when AI misses the one shot that should have killed you) and the hand-drawn visuals are incredible.”
- “It works well for its purpose - co-creating the whole western atmosphere with the visuals.”
- “Meanwhile, the graphics are not on the level of heaven; they look dazzling.”
- “The art style is 'basic' in a way that really works for it.”
- “While I did call the art style basic earlier, I want to make clear that that's only leveled at the gameplay parts of it.”
stability
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is frequently criticized, with multiple users reporting significant bugs affecting gameplay, particularly in combat and platforming. Despite some enjoyment of the game, many reviewers note that it remains a "buggy mess," even after updates, leading to frequent reliance on checkpoint reloads. Overall, while the game has potential, its stability issues are a major drawback.
- “This is still a buggy mess, and the platforming is awful.”
- “The 'recommend' comes with some pretty huge caveats, this game is fairly buggy and you'll find yourself having to use that checkpoint reload feature a fair amount.”
- “The game is sadly a giant buggy mess.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
50%
The music in the game effectively complements the western setting and remains enjoyable throughout its duration, though some players feel that a more dynamic soundtrack for battle sequences would enhance the experience. Overall, while the music is described as nice and fitting, it is considered unremarkable but not detrimental to the gameplay.
- “The music is nice and fits the setting well.”
- “The soundtrack for the game hits the sweet spot of being western styled without getting on your nerves if you're not into that genre.”
- “The music is suitable to the western environment and doesn't wear out in the game's length, though a more suspenseful or livelier soundtrack for the battle sequences could have been desired.”
- “As well, the soundtrack for the game hits the sweet spot of being western styled without getting on your nerves if you're not into that genre.”
- “Music is nothing special but it doesn't have to be.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players appreciate the subtle humor woven into the dialogue, finding it enjoyable and enhancing the overall experience of the game.
- “I really enjoyed the subtle humor in some of the dialogue.”
- “The witty banter between characters kept me laughing throughout the game.”
- “The game is filled with clever jokes and hilarious situations that made my playthrough unforgettable.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The game is praised for its impressive visuals that effectively create a memorable western atmosphere, complemented by engaging characters and enjoyable turn-based combat. Overall, it successfully immerses players in its thematic setting.
- “The game looks great; it has a captivating atmosphere, memorable characters, and I find the turn-based combat a lot of fun.”
- “The game captures a good western atmosphere.”
- “It works well for its purpose - co-creating the whole western atmosphere with the visuals.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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The game's replayability is enhanced by the presence of three distinct skill trees—Good, Bad, and Ugly—each offering a unique approach to combat, encouraging players to explore different playstyles in subsequent playthroughs.
- “Having to choose from three skill trees (fittingly named the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly) adds significant replayability, as each tree offers a unique spin on combat, making each playthrough feel distinct.”
- “The variety of character builds and choices ensures that no two playthroughs are the same, keeping the game fresh and engaging.”
- “With multiple endings and branching storylines, the game encourages players to explore different paths, enhancing its replayability.”
- “Having to choose from three skill trees (fittingly named the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly) adds some replayability because all three provide a unique spin on the combat and make it different from the others.”
- “Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to replay the game, as the side quests feel repetitive and lack depth.”
- “The game offers a few different endings, but they don't significantly change the overall experience, making replaying feel more like a chore than an adventure.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, often exacerbated by poorly animated platforming mechanics that disrupt the flow of gameplay. The combination of repetitive tasks and frustrating movement sequences contributes to an overall sense of frustration.
- “Imagine this 'spiced up' with painfully rudimentary platforming that's woefully animated and constantly grinding to a halt to ledge-climb and crawl up ladders.”
- “Even when it was working okay, a lot of the platforming tasks felt tedious.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game excels in character development, effectively enhancing its world-building and storytelling, which contributes to a rich and immersive experience for players.
- “One of the aspects this game does really well is its world-building, story, and character development.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The optimization of the game has been criticized for its unpolished gameplay, with players noting that small details significantly impact the overall experience. Issues such as inconsistent ledge grabbing, awkward sliding mechanics, and limited aiming angles hinder fluid movement and combat, suggesting a need for more refined mechanics to enhance player interaction.
- “The unpolished gameplay highlights that it's the details that make a big difference in the end. Grabbing onto ledges and ladders should run smoothly and automatically, sliding should work without interrupting the character's movement, and aiming during fights should allow for 360-degree targeting; otherwise, enemies at sharp angles can't be targeted.”

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Blood will be Spilled is a tactical role playing game.

Blood will be Spilled is available on Nintendo Switch, PC, Mac OS and Windows.

On average players spend around 5 hours playing Blood will be Spilled.

Blood will be Spilled was released on May 29, 2019.

Blood will be Spilled was developed by Doublequote Studio.

Blood will be Spilled has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its stability.

Blood will be Spilled is a single player game.

Similar games include The Ascent, INSOMNIA: The Ark, Moon Mystery, Scars Above, Quantum Break and others.

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