BLOODSAINT
- June 24, 2024
- Walter Machado
- 5h median play time
Get on Steam"BLOODSAINT is not a remaster of a 94's retro-hardcore minigame about a cleric performing a ritual for a ruthless synthetic deity, but pretty close." Fueled by saturated guitars in a punchy soundtrack, BLOODSAINT was created following a decade of players feedback on Walter Machado's topdown arcade titles, mainly UBERMOSH, and it happens 10.000 years after the events of the classic s…
Reviews
- The game has brought the reviewer and their son closer together, creating happy memories and quality time spent together.
- The gameplay is solid and addicting, with a fun roguelike upgrade system and enjoyable mechanics.
- The audio and soundtrack are top-notch, enhancing the overall experience with engaging sound design.
- The game feels bare bones and lacks content, with limited upgrades and character options.
- There are criticisms regarding the enemy AI and hitbox sizes, making gameplay feel less challenging and engaging.
- Some players feel that the game could benefit from more variety and unlockable content to keep players motivated.
- music3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music and sound design in the game are highly praised, featuring a loud yet pleasant soundtrack and impactful sound effects, such as the deep thud of gunfire. The announcer's quirky delivery adds a fun element, despite being difficult to understand. Overall, the audio experience is considered top-notch.
“To top it off, the volume is loud, the music is decent and non-grating, and the sound of your gun firing is a deep thud.”
“Top-notch audio and soundtrack as always.”
“The music and sound design are also great as always; the announcer saying the upgrade names is especially fun, even if it's impossible to decipher what he is actually saying.”
“The music is decent and non-grating, but the volume is excessively loud.”
“The audio quality is disappointing and lacks variety.”
“The soundtrack feels repetitive and fails to enhance the gaming experience.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
Reviewers appreciate the game's unique aesthetic and vibrant visuals, highlighting a desire for a more advanced graphical style reminiscent of other successful titles in the genre. The combination of quick-paced action and appealing design elements contributes to an engaging visual experience, though some players seek further complexity and progression in the graphics.
“The aesthetics, the quickness, the fuzz.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the round-based structure of Ubermosh gameplay, which allows for strategic upgrades after each round, enhancing the overall experience.
“I love how the gameplay in Ubermosh is structured into rounds, allowing for strategic upgrades after each one.”
“The round-based gameplay in Ubermosh keeps things fresh and exciting, with each upgrade adding a new layer of strategy.”
“The concept of upgrading after each round in Ubermosh really enhances the gameplay experience, making every decision feel impactful.”
“The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged for long periods.”
“I found the controls to be unresponsive at times, which really detracted from the overall experience.”
“The difficulty spikes are frustrating and can lead to a lot of trial and error, which isn't enjoyable.”
