Bloodholic

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Bloodholic is a single player action game. It was developed by 釉里红 and was released on November 21, 2019. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

The vampire who died was given the right to seek truth because of rebirth. As the identity changed, she changed from a victim to a criminal suspect... How can this be self-certified?

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67%

Audience ScoreBased on 21 reviews

story4 positive mentions

gameplay2 negative mentions

The game features cute art and solid character designs, which many players found appealing.
As a free-to-play title, it offers some entertainment value without any financial commitment.
The music and sound effects are well-made, contributing positively to the overall atmosphere of the game.

The English translation is extremely poor, making it difficult for players to follow the story and understand the dialogue.
The plot is confusing and lacks coherence, with many players describing it as a disjointed mess.
There are technical issues, including bugs related to achievements and misplacement of content in the gallery.

story
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story has received mixed reviews, with many players struggling to understand the plot due to poor translations, particularly in English. While some believe the original narrative may be compelling, the machine translations hinder comprehension, leading to frustration and a lack of immersion. Overall, the story is described as a confusing and unsatisfying experience, making it difficult to recommend for those seeking a coherent narrative.
- “I still believe the plot is good in its original language, though!”
- “They even help with the immersion to the story feeling, a mystery with gothic notes.”
- “It takes roughly 4 hours at a normal speed, which makes it closer to a short story but not a short visual novel.”
- “Uh, I want to be honest, I didn't really understand what the plot was about because the English translation was making my brain explode to pieces (no, I'm not exaggerating).”
- “I won't really recommend the game if you're going after the plot because I'm pretty sure you won't really understand what is being said, but at least you know what's happening if you reached the ending.”
- “The machine translation is so bad that you can barely follow the story.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics feature a charming art style that many players find appealing, especially considering it is a free title. While the artwork is generally well-received, some backgrounds are simply photographs with varying degrees of artistic filters, which can detract from the overall experience. Players appreciate the effort put into the visuals, but some express a desire for more diverse artwork to maintain engagement throughout the lengthy narrative.
- “I love the art style they have for this game; it's actually really cute, and for a free game, it's not bad at all.”
- “Bearing in mind that this is a free game, I'm recommending it for the effort, the music, the artwork, the menu, and text styling.”
- “Let's start from the easy part: artwork, menu, text styling (including borders), and the music.”
- “Has some decent artworks, but also has some backgrounds that are just photos of some places, where some of them do have filters to make it look like they were drawn and some others don't.”
- “One more thing I really wish to see changed (except for a better translation, of course) is more artwork; it takes too long from scene to scene so you might become bored, it's too stale at times due to its length (~80,000 words).”
- “[b]Visuals and audio[/b]”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating its quality and expressing a desire for an orchestral soundtrack as DLC. While some describe it as passable, many find it enjoyable enough to leave playing in the background, contributing positively to the overall experience.
- “Bearing in mind that this is a free game, I'm recommending it for the effort, the music, the artwork, the menu, and text styling.”
- “I could really just leave it playing in the background for the most part, and I'm secretly hoping they'll make an orchestral soundtrack as DLC.”
- “For four things: the free price tag (it's not a waste of time or money), the art, the music, and the effort that has gone into it.”
- “Passable music and other sounds.”
- “I could really just leave it playing in the background for the most part and I'm secretly hoping they'll make an orchestral soundtrack as DLC.”
- “Let's start from the easy part; artwork, menu, text styling (including borders) and the music.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is criticized for its lack of depth and coherence, with users noting that it primarily consists of clicking through poorly written dialogue without meaningful interaction. While some find a degree of enjoyment in the absurdity of the experience, overall, it fails to deliver a satisfying or engaging gameplay experience typical of visual novels.
- “As a visual/interactive novel, this doesn't feature any notable gameplay; it's just a lot of clicking through badly written dialogue that would never have been accepted or published in print, which poses the question, 'how did something this badly written end up on Steam?'”
- “The mechanic translation of the unique pronoun system is not particularly possible, but so far I had my fun with this dumb little thing, albeit more like having fun with a broken toaster, two meters of copper wire, and a twelve-volt battery, and less like fun with a visual novel where I actually understand anything.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users find the grinding aspect of visual novels and e-books tedious, likening the experience to a frustratingly slow reading process where each sentence requires a click to advance, detracting from the enjoyment of the narrative.
- “Visual novels and e-books can be tedious at best. Imagine the best novel you've ever read, whether it's 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy', '2001: A Space Odyssey', or even 'Twilight' (if you have terrible taste in literature). Now, translate that into a format where the words dribble out, and you have to click your mouse every time you want to read the next sentence, instead of just turning the pages.”
- “The grinding in this game feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged. It often feels like I'm just going through the motions without any real sense of progress.”
- “I find the grinding mechanics to be a chore rather than a challenge. It detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game and makes it feel more like a job than a fun experience.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is characterized by sharp wit and clever observations, as exemplified by a remark about the minimal demand for a book, suggesting a satirical take on its value. Overall, players appreciate the game's ability to deliver humor that is both insightful and amusing.
- “The funny thing is, if you wanted to print this book, you'd only need to print 4 copies to satisfy the entire world's demand for it.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development is often criticized as lackluster and uninspiring, with many reviewers feeling that the characters do not evolve meaningfully throughout the plot.
- “Lackluster in character development and uninspiring as a plot.”
- “The characters feel one-dimensional and fail to evolve throughout the game.”
- “There is minimal growth or depth to the characters, making it hard to connect with them.”