BloodLust 2: Nemesis

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"BloodLust 2: Nemesis" is a fast-paced, action-packed shooter game set in a sci-fi/horror universe. As the ruthless bounty hunter Valentino, players must fight their way through hordes of nightmarish creatures to defeat their nemesis. With a variety of weapons, upgrades, and abilities to unlock, each playthrough offers a new and exciting challenge.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

+13

80%

Audience ScoreBased on 94 reviews

story12 positive mentions

graphics5 negative mentions

The game offers a rich urban fantasy setting with engaging world-building and lore, appealing to fans of vampire-themed narratives.
Character progression is satisfying, allowing players to unlock and upgrade various vampire powers, and the combat is generally enjoyable with quirky boss fights.
The developer is responsive to feedback and actively works on updates, showing commitment to improving the game based on player input.

The game suffers from repetitive dungeon design and enemy spawn issues, leading to a lack of variety in gameplay experiences.
Many mechanics and systems are poorly explained, causing confusion and frustration for players trying to navigate the game's features.
The presence of 'The Wraith' mechanic is seen as an annoying interruption rather than an engaging challenge, detracting from the overall experience.

story
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
35%
56%
9%
The game's story is generally well-received, with many players appreciating its engaging narrative and the intriguing presence of vampire clans, though some find it can be vague or confusing at times. While the main storyline is compelling and enhanced by a modern-gothic atmosphere, criticisms include its abrupt ending and occasional issues with quest navigation. Overall, the story is seen as a significant improvement over its predecessor, contributing to a rich and immersive experience.
- “I enjoyed exploring the city and completing quests to develop my standing with the ruling vampire clans.”
- “The modern-gothic atmosphere makes this game, along with the gripping story and interesting characters.”
- “The game itself has the general grinding you would expect within any dungeon crawler, but with a great story and a well-designed world, this is definitely a game worth purchasing.”
- “Certain hints and tips alluding to main story line missions could be vague or misleading.”
- “My main criticism is that the end of the story comes too soon.”
- “When following the story or getting a side mission, you can get lost for not knowing where you have to go.”
gameplay
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
54%
13%
The gameplay of the game is characterized by a mix of ambition and jankiness, with players noting both innovative mechanics and significant shortcomings in execution. While some appreciate the improved smoothness and variety of gameplay elements compared to its predecessor, others criticize the lack of clear explanations and clunky mechanics. Overall, the game offers decent playability and entertainment for its price, but it still requires polishing to reach its full potential.
- “I think it has multiple good mechanics such as hidden doors, locked/trapped containers, intimidation (an improvement from the first game), sire tree (little idle farming action), better alchemy, and others.”
- “But the gameplay feels smooth, your companion melts everything if you manage to keep it alive.”
- “The gameplay itself is quite fun - you're put into a vampire's body and do various quests (won't spoil) from different NPCs such as the leaders of different factions/clans.”
- “For starters, the game does a very poor job of explaining the mechanics.”
- “Things are poorly explained, and while the game is insanely ambitious with what it's trying to do, it never really sticks the landing on most of its mechanics.”
- “Clunky gameplay, ugly graphics, embarrassing animations, a dry and boring environment with no fun to be had.”
graphics
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
64%
23%
The graphics in the game are generally considered dated and reminiscent of mid-2000s titles, with some users noting clunky animations and a lack of polish. While the aesthetic captures a dark and atmospheric vibe, it falls short of modern standards, leading to mixed feelings about its visual appeal. Overall, the graphics are seen as acceptable for an indie title, but many players hope for improvements in future updates.
- “Both games nail the goth aesthetic complete with an excellent soundtrack.”
- “Graphics and sound effects give you this dark, eerie feeling, so while it might not look ultra beautiful, it is most certainly pleasing enough.”
- “The graphics are a little dated but for a small team I'm not going to hold it against them much.”
- “I understand this may have been to project a more realistic down-on-your-luck aesthetic, but I'm just not feeling it.”
- “Clunky gameplay, ugly graphics, embarrassing animations, a dry and boring environment with no fun to be had.”
- “The char graphics somehow look worse than the first game, which was done years ago.”
atmosphere
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
20%
30%
The game's atmosphere is praised for its blend of gothic and cyberpunk elements, creating a dark and immersive experience. Reviewers highlight the attention to detail in various locations, contributing to a gripping narrative and engaging exploration, despite the absence of AAA graphics. While some music choices may feel reminiscent of other titles, the overall ambiance is well-received and enhances the gameplay experience.
- “Its got good atmosphere and dark horror themes throughout a gothic/cyberpunk universe.”
- “The modern-gothic atmosphere makes this game, along with the gripping story and interesting characters.”
- “I really enjoyed the atmosphere in many of the zones and a lot of work seems to have been put into it with nice attention to detail.”
- “The atmosphere, setting random loot and having to dig around for items to get to the next objective.”
- “I also love the atmosphere, although in some places the music feels too... Skyrim-ish.”
- “Atmosphere of VTMB1, mixed with Diablo.”
grinding
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game manageable but occasionally cumbersome during extended sessions. While it features typical dungeon crawler mechanics, such as loot grinding, the game compensates with engaging story elements and diverse activities, appealing particularly to fans of the genre. Overall, the grinding is seen as a necessary part of character progression, enhancing the experience for those who enjoy it.
- “It's nothing you cannot overcome with enough grinding and equipment managing, but it gets cumbersome on those longer stretches.”
- “If you have a love of vampires, dungeon crawlers, and grinding a character into a god, then you will love this game, faults and all.”
- “The game itself has the general grinding you would expect within any dungeon crawler, but with a great story and a well-designed world, this is definitely a game worth purchasing.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
50%
The game's optimization has been criticized heavily, with users reporting significant performance issues that render it nearly unplayable. While some players found ways to improve performance through research, the overall consensus is that the game has deteriorated in optimization, leading to frustration among users.
- “After some research on how to improve the game's performance, it became a gem of a game.”
- “The optimization options allowed me to tailor the graphics and performance to my system, making for a smoother experience.”
- “I was impressed by how the developers prioritized optimization, resulting in significantly reduced load times and better frame rates.”
- “As of now, it's an unplayable piece of garbage, which is surprising because it wasn't that laggy and jumpy before. But today, it's so badly optimized that you would rather play Vampyr or Vampire: The Masquerade 1 than this.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
50%
The music in both games effectively captures the goth aesthetic, featuring an excellent soundtrack that enhances the overall atmosphere. However, some users feel that certain tracks resemble the style of Skyrim, which may detract from the unique experience.
- “Both games nail the goth aesthetic, complete with an excellent soundtrack.”
- “I also love the atmosphere; although in some places, the music feels a bit too 'Skyrim'-ish.”
- “I also love the atmosphere, although in some places the music feels too much like Skyrim.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is plagued by numerous bugs and outdated systems, which detracts from its overall stability; however, the enjoyment it provides has led some players to invest in the sequel.
- “It was buggy as hell, many of its systems were antiquated, but I enjoyed it enough to buy the second game.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The reviews indicate a significant dissatisfaction with character design, suggesting that it detracts from the overall character development experience.
- “The character development feels shallow and lacks depth.”
- “I found the characters to be one-dimensional and unrelatable.”
- “There is little to no growth in the characters throughout the game.”