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BloodDome Classic

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88%Game Brain Score
gameplay, replayability
music, graphics
88% User Score Based on 59 reviews

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BloodDome Classic is a single player casual shooter game. It was developed by Halftone Gaming and was released on June 26, 2023. It received positive reviews from players.

The Bullet Heaven arcade classic that started it all! Create unique builds, kill ever-growing hordes of contestants and beat your friends' high scores in the retro-futuristic gladiator arena BloodDome.

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88%
Audience ScoreBased on 59 reviews
gameplay3 positive mentions
monetization1 negative mentions
  • BloodDome Classic is a fun and addictive arcade-style game that evokes nostalgia for classic gaming experiences.
  • The upgrade system is engaging, providing players with meaningful choices that enhance replayability and challenge.
  • It's a free game that offers a solid gameplay loop, making it a great time-killer for casual gaming sessions.
  • The game suffers from repetitive gameplay and a lack of variety in upgrades and weapons, leading to a lack of long-term engagement.
  • Movement and aiming mechanics can feel clunky and restrictive, detracting from the overall enjoyment.
  • Some players have reported issues with misleading advertising and the requirement to sign up for a mailing list to access certain features.
  • gameplay
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of Blooddome Classic is characterized by its engaging top-down twin-stick mechanics and roguelite elements, drawing comparisons to classic titles like Robotron 2084. However, players have reported issues such as broken achievements, intrusive ads, and misleading advertising, which detract from the overall experience. Despite these drawbacks, many users appreciate the fun gameplay loop and enjoyable score system.

    • “Blooddome Classic is an awesome top-down twin-stick arcade game with roguelite mechanics.”
    • “Great gameplay, score system, music, and overall experience.”
    • “Even if you're new to gaming, it offers a fun gameplay loop!”
    • “Broken achievements, misleading advertising, mediocre gameplay, shoves ads for their other game in your face, and asks for your email for a mailing list.”
    • “It could be compared to Robotron 2084 with how the basic game mechanics work.”
  • music
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it repetitive and uninspired, while others appreciate its ability to enhance gameplay and maintain excitement, particularly praising the theme song for its adrenaline-pumping quality. Suggestions for improvement include adding more tracks and allowing for movement with arrow keys. Overall, the music complements the gameplay but could benefit from more variety.

    • “Good for mindlessly playing and jamming to music.”
    • “Great gameplay, score system, and music.”
    • “Also, the theme song deserves a mention as it keeps the adrenaline pumping.”
    • “Boring upgrades, repetitive music, farting peashooter (ah, sorry, the gun).”
    • “Twin-stick shooter with the graphics you'd find on an Atari 2600, and music from a C64.”
    • “I'd like to see the ability to move with arrow keys and maybe a couple of additional music tracks.”
  • graphics
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics are characterized by a simple and stylish aesthetic, reminiscent of Atari 2600 visuals, which some users find charming and fitting for the game's retro theme. While described as clunky, the minimalistic design complements the addictive gameplay of this 2D zombie shooter and action roguelike. Overall, the graphics evoke a nostalgic feel that appeals to fans of retro gaming.

    • “The visuals are simple and stylish at the same time.”
    • “Pretty neat, simple but addictive action roguelike with charming minimalistic Atari graphics. Love it!”
    • “Clunky graphics, but interesting upgrades for this 2D zombie shooter.”
    • “Twin-stick shooter with the graphics you'd find on an Atari 2600, and music from a C64.”
  • replayability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players appreciate the semi-randomized elements and various perks that enhance replayability, making the game addictive as they strive for higher scores. The inclusion of different perks between waves adds significant depth, encouraging multiple playthroughs.

    • “Also, it's semi-randomized for better replayability, which is awesome because there's a real addiction in trying to nail that high score.”
    • “There is a great layer of replay value with the different perks.”
    • “The perks between waves add a great layer of replay value!”
  • monetization
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization strategy has been criticized for broken achievements, misleading advertising, and intrusive ads promoting other games, alongside requests for users' emails for a mailing list, which detracts from the overall gameplay experience.

    • “Broken achievements, misleading advertising, mediocre gameplay, and constant ads for their other game, all while asking for your email for a mailing list.”
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BloodDome Classic is a casual shooter game.

BloodDome Classic is available on PC, Mac OS and Windows.

BloodDome Classic was released on June 26, 2023.

BloodDome Classic was developed by Halftone Gaming.

BloodDome Classic has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its music.

BloodDome Classic is a single player game.

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