BLOODSAINT
- June 24, 2024
- Walter Machado
- 5h median play time
Get on Steam"BLOODSAINT is a single-player Action game with a 5-hour estimated playtime, featuring a heavy guitar soundtrack and inspired by the developer's previous topdown arcade titles. Though not a remaster, it takes place 10,000 years after the events of the UBERMOSH series, currently in Early Access and being updated with player feedback."
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Bloodsaint offers fast-paced, intense arcade action that is both fun and addictive, appealing to fans of the Ubermosh series.
- The roguelike twist of selecting abilities every 20 seconds adds a layer of strategy and replayability to the gameplay.
- The audio and soundtrack are top-notch, enhancing the overall experience with energetic music and engaging sound design.
- The game lacks customization options and settings, such as the ability to turn off the intense screen shake, which can be distracting.
- Some players feel the game is too simplistic and could benefit from more content, such as additional upgrades, character classes, or boss fights.
- The gameplay can feel repetitive due to limited choices and a lack of progression systems, leading to a less engaging experience over time.
- music5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- -20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for its intensity and quality, enhancing the overall experience with a loud and engaging soundtrack. Players appreciate the combination of strong audio design, including impactful sound effects, and the entertaining announcer, despite some difficulty in understanding his announcements. Overall, the music and sound elements contribute significantly to the game's appeal.
“Simple gameplay with intense music and visuals.”
“Top-notch audio and soundtrack as always.”
“Music and sound design is 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 gameplay is simple, but the intense music and visuals can be overwhelming.”
“While the audio quality is top-notch, the soundtrack lacks variety and can become repetitive.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The graphics are characterized by a vibrant aesthetic that enhances the simple yet intense gameplay experience, with a focus on quick visuals and a unique style reminiscent of other games in the genre. Reviewers express a desire for more complex visual elements and progression systems while maintaining the game's distinct artistic vibe.
“Simple gameplay with intense music and visuals”
“I know I said this before, and honestly I don't see anyone else except me really pushing for it, but I want to see you do a proper size rogue-lite bullet-hell, maybe not as complex, but with the same vibes and aesthetic, with some progression and unlocks.”
“Something like Akane, a simple arena game, but with your aesthetic, just more advanced than what we have now.”
“The aesthetics, the quickness, the fuzz.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by its simplicity, enhanced by intense music and visuals, and features a round-based structure that allows players to earn upgrades after each round, adding depth to the experience.
“Simple gameplay with intense music and visuals.”
“I dig the idea of Ubermosh gameplay being split into rounds and getting an upgrade after each round.”
