Bloodshore

63%
Game Brain Score Based on 502 reviews
  • story
  • humor
  • gameplay
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While the narrative might be a little predictable, for its low price, great acting, and endless replayability, Bloodshore is a must-play for those looking to delve into the world of FMV.
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"Bloodshore" is a single-player action game with a good plot and plenty of humor. As a washed-up actor, you must fight for survival in a televised battle royale on Bloodshore Island, where decisions matter and can lead to different paths and outcomes. With 8 hours of FMV footage and relationship tracking, the game offers a unique and engaging experience for players. Wishlist "The Isle Tide Hotel" on Steam for more information.

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63%
Audience ScoreBased on 502 reviews
story62 positive mentions
gameplay8 negative mentions
  • The game features a fun and engaging story with multiple endings, providing replayability.
  • The acting and cinematography are generally well-executed, contributing to an entertaining experience.
  • The game successfully combines elements of humor and action, making it enjoyable for fans of campy B-movies.
  • Choices often feel arbitrary and lack meaningful consequences, leading to a frustrating experience.
  • The skip function for previously viewed scenes is poorly implemented, making replaying the game tedious.
  • The production quality is inconsistent, with some scenes feeling low-budget and poorly edited.
  • story216 mentions

    The story of the game is generally described as decent but often silly, featuring familiar themes and a mix of engaging and cringe-worthy dialogue. While players appreciate the branching choices and plot twists, many feel that the overall narrative lacks depth and originality, with some choices having minimal impact on the outcome. Despite its flaws, the interactive format and humor provide an entertaining experience for fans of story-driven games.

    • “Bloodshore is an awesome FMV, it has an amazing story, with amazing twists along the way. Wales Interactive makes the best FMV games without a shadow of a doubt, and I hope they release a movie of this game as they did with The Complex: Lockdown.”
    • “The story is good, a sort of remake of The Running Man, and with all the choices you can replay it several times.”
    • “I enjoyed the humor, the banter between participants, the events throughout the story, and the pace.”
    • “Half an hour in, the videos are unskippable even on repeat, there are gaping plot inconsistencies and the acting for 95% of the cast is absolutely ghastly.”
    • “The overall plot is predictable nonsense and the characters are stupefyingly shallow and irritating.”
    • “The story is also fairly shallow and many of the choices feel pointless.”
  • humor36 mentions

    The humor in the game is described as a blend of dark, absurd, and sometimes cringe-worthy elements, often eliciting laughter through its outrageous characters and plot twists. While many found it entertaining and enjoyed the comedic interactions, some critiques pointed out that it could be overly cheesy or unoriginal, with a few feeling it lacked depth and replay value. Overall, the humor is a significant aspect that contributes to the game's appeal, balancing moments of levity with more serious themes.

    • “The characters are a hilarious mix of the desperate and deranged, and the plot twists are wilder than a reality show elimination.”
    • “This game/movie had me laughing my ass off and having a good time as I watched.”
    • “But in this one, every choice created entirely new variations on the scene with funny comments, character interactions, and eventful new moments.”
    • “The humor feels cheap and unoriginal, lacking any social or moral depth, and ultimately fails to be funny.”
    • “The jokes are unpleasant and unfunny, making the experience feel like a waste of time with no replay value.”
    • “Overall, the humor is disappointing, missing the mark on both creativity and engagement.”
  • gameplay27 mentions

    The gameplay of this FMV game is characterized by a simple choice-selection mechanic, but it suffers from a poorly implemented skip scene feature that leads to repetitive viewing of previously seen content. While the game offers multiple endings and has a fun, corny charm, it is criticized for continuity issues and a lack of meaningful narrative branching, making it feel short and somewhat passive. Overall, it ranks as a middle-tier entry in its anthology series, with some players finding it disappointing compared to previous titles.

    • “Being an FMV, gameplay is a simple concept and revolves around you selecting choices when they’re offered at various intervals.”
    • “Gameplay is short at roughly 1 hour and 30 minutes, but there are several different endings adding to replayability.”
    • “There are a few quirks and issues with the story and the mechanics, but it is corny and fun!”
    • “In previous games they had that, but massively messed up on the skip mechanic so you had to sit and watch 80% repeats between new content.”
    • “So far, the worst FMV I have played, with a generally unlikeable cast, bad skip mechanic when it comes to re-watching already-seen footage, and some continuity issues.”
    • “On a mechanical level, some scenes don’t have any context when you first play them.”
  • graphics16 mentions

    The graphics in the game are generally described as slick and of good quality, particularly for a full-motion video (FMV) title, enhancing the overall action and experience. However, some users feel the visuals can come off as cheap and tacky, which may suit the game's theme but detracts from its overall polish. Despite these criticisms, the graphical presentation is noted as one of the more successful aspects of the game.

    • “The graphics are slick, and the action never stops.”
    • “Being an FMV, graphical fidelity is a question of the quality of the footage, and in Bloodshore, it's mostly good.”
    • “The whole game felt uncomfortably cheap and tacky, which in part works because it suits the nature of the show it’s set in, but there are scenes we see that aren’t broadcast to TV.”
    • “Being an FMV, graphical fidelity is a question of the quality of the footage, and in Bloodshore it's mostly good.”
    • “Paired with the graphics to simulate the same effect, this is actually the most successful part of the game for me.”
  • music16 mentions

    The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many praising its catchy 80s synthwave vibe that complements the tacky reality TV show theme. However, some players found the soundtrack underwhelming compared to previous titles and noted issues with sound mixing, particularly during streaming. Overall, while the music enhances the game's atmosphere, it may not meet everyone's expectations.

    • “The game kept me hooked throughout; I love the synthwave music, and even though I've only done one playthrough, it's already made me want to replay it to see the other outcomes.”
    • “I loved the 80's synth feel to the music track as well.”
    • “Bloodshore is set in a dystopian modern world, but for some reason, the style of TV shows and ads we see looks like they are from the early eighties; even the soundtrack has this 80s vibe.”
    • “The game soundtrack fits the theme of a tacky, for-the-masses reality TV show well.”
    • “The soundtrack is a bit less than what I was expecting from having played 'The Complex' and 'Late Shift'.”
    • “I can forgive the uneven acting because this would be the hardest thing to get 100% right (scheduling multiple actors together on-location during a pandemic?), but I can't forgive the soundtrack or the excessively re-used footage.”
  • optimization15 mentions

    The optimization of Bloodshore has been criticized for its low production values, unconvincing performances, and lackluster writing, which detracts from the overall experience. Players noted issues such as poorly implemented scene skip features and inadequate stat-tracking, leading to a sense of uninspired gameplay. While some appreciated the action and twists, the overall execution left much to be desired.

    • “Despite all the odds, Bloodshore is overall a good game with lots of action and twists, which offered me a successful change for a few hours on a cold and wet November day.”
    • “I enjoyed the actors' performances and played through multiple times to find out more about the story.”
    • “The acting was generally passable with some performances being way over the top.”
    • “They had no experience in shooting guns, so a lot of firefights without recoil, blood looked overly fake, and well, the performances of the actors weren't all on par.”
    • “Low production values, unconvincing performances and writing, lack of meaningful or exciting choices, scene skip feature isn’t well implemented, lackluster stat-tracking.”
    • “Tedious, uninspired performances and a terribly annoying host.”
  • replayability14 mentions

    The game offers some replayability through multiple choices and paths, allowing players to explore different outcomes, but it can be completed in about 90 minutes, which raises concerns about its value for the price. While some reviews highlight the potential for fun and varied experiences, others criticize the game for lacking depth and originality, resulting in only mild replay value. Overall, it may appeal to those seeking a quick, decision-driven experience, but its limited duration and mixed quality may deter others.

    • “If you want to play a survivor-like game and see how it would play out if you made the decisions, I highly recommend it to be a fun couple of hours with replay value in seeing the different paths you can take on the journey.”
    • “While the narrative might be a little predictable, for its low price, great acting, and endless replayability, Bloodshore is a must-play for those looking to delve into the world of FMV.”
    • “[Great acting, low price, plenty of replayability].”
    • “However, even though there is replayability with multiple choices, the game can be finished in 90 minutes or so... so definitely not worth the full price tag.”
    • “Cheap, unoriginal, unpleasant, unfunny, missing social and moral points and have no replay value.”
    • “There are multiple paths/endings as is typical for this genre, so it's replayable to a small extent, and you can make it even funnier.”
  • emotional6 mentions

    The game evokes a range of emotions, featuring heart-wrenching moments and dark humor, though some players find the story and characters lacking depth, leading to mixed feelings about its overall value. While it has emotional elements, the limited interaction and perceived dullness of the narrative detract from the experience for some users.

    • “Other than that, nice game with a sense of dark humor and heart-wrenching moments, almost like PUBG, but with a story and bits of emotions thrown in.”
    • “So little interaction and such a boring story with boring characters is, alas, not worth a thumbs up, because the price is too high for what you receive.”
  • monetization4 mentions

    The monetization aspect of "Bloodshore" is criticized for feeling more like an advertisement than a game, with its aesthetic and soundtrack evoking an outdated 1980s style that detracts from the immersive experience.

    • “Unfortunately, this is just an advertisement.”
  • atmosphere4 mentions

    The game features a good atmosphere that captures the essence of survival games; however, the lackluster performances of the actors hinder players' ability to fully immerse themselves and connect with the characters.

    • “The atmosphere is captivating and draws you in.”
    • “The game creates a rich and immersive atmosphere that enhances the experience.”
    • “The environment is beautifully crafted, contributing to a hauntingly immersive atmosphere.”
    • “The poor acting performance does not allow players to immerse themselves in the atmosphere of survival games or empathize with the characters.”
    • “The lack of engaging voice acting detracts from the overall atmosphere, making it hard to feel connected to the game's world.”
    • “The atmosphere feels flat and uninspired, failing to evoke the tension and excitement typical of survival games.”
  • grinding4 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and uninspired, particularly when it comes to achievement farming, where even minor differences can hinder progress. The experience is often marred by frustrating elements, such as an annoying host.

    • “For achievement farming, this is especially true; even subtle differences can stand in the way.”
    • “Tedious, uninspired gameplay and a terribly annoying host.”
  • stability2 mentions

    Users have reported issues with stability, specifically experiencing screen freezes during certain choices in the game. Despite attempting various troubleshooting methods, these problems persist for some players, indicating a need for improved stability.

    • “The screen freezes when I make certain choices, and I've tried several troubleshooting methods, but nothing is working for me.”
    • “The screen freezes when I make certain choices, and I've tried several troubleshooting methods, but nothing is working for me.”
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