Bloodwood Reload

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Bloodwood Reload is a single player action game with a mystery theme. It was developed by LuminyStudios and was released on November 2, 2015. It received negative reviews from players.

In a small village in central Europe something is happening, the forest growing around has something different. Its wood is red color, unique in the world. This does not pass unnoticed to the world's largest logging company, the White Wood Company

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Audience ScoreBased on 246 reviews

story21 positive mentions

gameplay6 negative mentions

The game has an intriguing Lovecraftian story and atmosphere that some players found engaging.
It's a free game, which makes it accessible for those looking to try something new without financial commitment.
Some players appreciated the graphics and the potential for the game, noting that it could be enjoyable with further development.

The game suffers from numerous bugs, glitches, and poor controls, making it frustrating to play.
There is a lack of clear direction and guidance, leaving players confused about objectives and how to progress.
The English translation is often poor, leading to awkward dialogue and misunderstandings that detract from the experience.

story
63 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it intriguing and atmospheric, particularly appreciating its Lovecraftian elements and potential for depth. However, many criticize the execution, citing poor dialogue, lack of direction, and a convoluted plot that detracts from the overall experience. While some players enjoyed the story's premise, they noted that it often felt clichéd, short, and poorly translated, leading to a frustrating gameplay experience.
- “Easily the best game I've played all of 2023, way better story-driven narrative than Dying Light 2, easily better parkour system as well.”
- “I liked the Lovecraftian story, its twist, and the disturbing atmosphere.”
- “The game has excellent graphics and a story filled with compelling lore.”
- “The story is creatively bankrupt with zero horror elements.”
- “The storyline wasn't that great as it wasn't in English.”
- “While I would love more mystery games and this has a good atmosphere and potentially a good plot, it is staggeringly short, everything is pretty much handed to you killing any real sense of mystery, and the story is given no depth.”
graphics
41 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of Bloodwood Reload receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the visuals as impressive for an indie game, while others criticize them for being plagued by glitches, low-quality textures, and a lack of resolution options. Many reviewers note that despite some appealing elements, the overall graphical quality is inconsistent and often detracts from the gameplay experience. Overall, while there are moments of visual appeal, significant graphical issues undermine the game's potential.
- “The graphics, however, are amazing for a small indie game.”
- “The game has excellent graphics and a story filled with compelling lore.”
- “The graphics are good for a game built with the free Unity engine.”
- “There's no option to change the resolution and no useful graphics tweaks.”
- “The graphics are terrible even at the highest setting, the mouse sensitivity is either way too high or way too low, the game is extremely small, and all the NPCs are unhelpful and stand-offish.”
- “The game looks nice at first glance, but if you look closely you will see tons of graphical bugs spread throughout the world.”
gameplay
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has been widely criticized for its janky controls, lack of clear objectives, and overall confusion, leading to a frustrating experience for players. Many found the mechanics to be outdated and buggy, contributing to a sense of boredom and disorientation. While some appreciated the game's atmosphere and free access, the consensus is that the gameplay is severely lacking and in need of significant improvement.
- “Me gusta el diseño de los niveles y el gameplay, le saca mucho partido a las mecánicas del juego; además es gratis!”
- “It's not real long and no, it's not perfect, but for a free game that doesn't have any pay-to-win mechanics, I appreciate the time the developers spent to provide this to the public... it has some atmosphere and has a slightly creepy story and was worth playing.”
- “It can be quite hard to know what you are doing as there are no clear instructions on what to do, but I recorded my gameplay and made a walkthrough if anyone is interested in watching it or stuck on the game.”
- “Controls are a little janky (mouse would move very sporadically at times), gameplay is a little on the boring side and a little confusing as to what you're supposed to do.”
- “Besides just being bad gameplay-wise, this game is also painfully buggy.”
- “The gameplay is horrid.”
stability
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is plagued by numerous bugs and glitches, including game-breaking issues that can disrupt gameplay, such as falling through the ground. Movement mechanics are often described as unresponsive and awkward, contributing to a frustrating experience. While some players find the glitches amusing, the overall stability is considered poor, making it difficult to recommend for those sensitive to technical issues.
- “Way too many bugs and glitches coupled with the story not being interesting really doesn't help.”
- “It is still fairly glitchy and some of the glitches are game-breaking, like the one I found where you fall through the ground and just keep falling forever until you quit or load a previous save.”
- “The movement, lookings, and overall controls are really buggy and lacking; but these are not what makes a game amazing.”
atmosphere
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating its Lovecraftian elements, creepy sound design, and visual aesthetics that evoke a sense of dread. However, some critics noted a lack of depth and direction, which detracted from the overall immersion. Overall, while the game offers a decent atmospheric experience, opinions vary on its effectiveness in engaging players fully.
- “I liked the Lovecraftian story, its twist, and the disturbing atmosphere.”
- “The atmosphere in this game is great and the story is pretty decent as well.”
- “You play inside a village with an amazing dark and fog atmosphere; it reminds me of the movie Sleepy Hollow.”
- “I can see what this game wanted to be and I appreciate that, but the atmosphere just wasn't there and I had a very hard time becoming involved with the story.”
- “Typical 'scary' music to drum up atmosphere, which doesn’t exist.”
- “The lack of direction is my only major groan against this game as I really enjoyed the story (even as cliched as it is) and atmosphere and would recommend it to any fan of creepy occult horror.”
music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for its quality and ability to enhance the atmosphere, with many players noting its suitability and non-intrusive nature. While some found it repetitive, the soundtrack effectively contributes to the overall experience, complementing the visuals and setting a fitting tone for the gameplay. Overall, the music is considered a strong point, adding depth to the game's ambiance.
- “Not to mention the beautifully crafted music that will be playing, even when you alt-tab from the game.”
- “I love the music that it starts up with.”
- “I like the soundtrack; it's not invasive and suitable for the game atmosphere.”
- “Typical 'scary' music to drum up atmosphere, which doesn’t exist.”
- “The music definitely helps, as well as the light fog across the landscape, the howling wind, the crows and their caws, and the wolf howling if you try and approach the forest.”
humor
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game primarily stems from its poorly executed English translations, which many players find amusingly bad, likening it to "the room of video games." The garbled text and unclear instructions contribute to a comedic experience, making the game's shortcomings entertaining rather than frustrating. Overall, the humor is seen as a highlight, with players appreciating the unintentional comedy it brings.
- “The inconsistently bad translations are hilarious and almost render it the 'Room' of video games.”
- “The English translation is hilariously terrible.”
- “It's so bad that it's hilarious.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features a deeply emotional narrative that resonates strongly with players, often eliciting tears and strong feelings. However, some users found the initial gameplay experience, particularly the mouse sensitivity, to be distracting and detracting from the emotional impact.
- “Really heart-touching story.”
- “Honestly, it made me feel like a wet noodle for the first 30 seconds.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization aspect of the game is characterized by its free-to-play model, which some users appreciate; however, concerns are raised about the lack of credit to original artists and developers, suggesting issues of plagiarism rather than a straightforward cash grab.
- “It's important to note that the developers didn't credit any of the artists or actual game developers who created the assets, which raises concerns about plagiarism. While it's not a cash grab since the game is free, it still feels exploitative.”
- “The monetization strategy feels overly aggressive, pushing players to spend money to enjoy the game fully.”
- “I find the in-game purchases to be excessive and detrimental to the overall experience, making it hard to progress without spending real money.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be frustratingly tedious, as the dark visuals obscure key items, making progression feel vague and challenging. This design choice significantly impacts the overall experience, requiring players to invest extra time and effort to advance.
- “Grinding in this game is incredibly rewarding and keeps you engaged.”
- “The grind is satisfying and offers a real sense of progression.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The game is dark as hell, a trend most horror game developers seem to follow, except it actually inhibits you from seeing many key items in this game, making progression excruciatingly vague and tedious.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers minimal replayability, primarily appealing to players who are interested in exploring every possible combination of actions.
- “It has very little replayability unless you want to try every single possible string of actions.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users report issues with optimization, noting a distracting fish-eye lens effect and significant stuttering during mouse movement, which detracts from the overall gameplay experience.
- “There is this sort of fisheye lens effect and a good deal of stuttering with mouse movement.”