Bloodworks

About

Bloodworks is a free top-down survival action game where you fight against an endless waves of monsters. The odds are not in your favor! In Survival mode, you find new weapons as you fight, gain overpowered 'ultimate' weapons, unlock new perks as you level up. Currently there are 20 weapons and 5 ultimates you can eqip, 24 perks to choose and 15 bonuses to collect! The more will be added in future…

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

69%

Audience ScoreBased on 51 reviews

story1 positive mentions

graphics5 negative mentions

The game is free and open-source, allowing for community contributions and modding.
It offers a variety of weapons and perks, providing some unique gameplay elements compared to similar titles.
Many players find it enjoyable for short play sessions, making it a decent time-killer.

The game suffers from significant performance issues, including lag spikes and crashes.
Controls are clunky and frustrating, making aiming and movement difficult.
It is criticized for being a derivative clone of Crimsonland, lacking originality and polish.

graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
13%
63%
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many players criticizing the 2D retro style as lackluster and unpolished, leading to difficulties in visibility for important game elements. While some appreciate the smooth dynamics and find the visuals decent, the overall consensus points to a need for improvement, especially considering the limitations of being developed by a single individual.
- “Smooth dynamics, visuals, weapons, perks, and power-ups make the game enjoyable.”
- “The game runs smoothly, the graphics are decent, and I got addicted to it all evening.”
- “The 2D retro graphics are lackluster and the game is clunky and unpolished.”
- “Resolution and controls are locked, so there's no way for the end user to improve the poor visuals and inadequate control system.”
- “Bad graphics, very hard to see drops/powerups/weapons on the ground.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The game lacks a traditional campaign or set storyline, but it offers players the freedom to create their own experiences through customizable elements like weapons and mission types, providing an enjoyable outlet for expression.
- “While there is no campaign or set story, it's a fun way to let out some frustrations about the world.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
50%
Overall, the game's optimization faced significant issues at launch, leading to FPS drops, particularly with many sprites on screen. However, a recent patch has largely resolved these performance problems, resulting in a smoother gameplay experience. While initial optimization was lacking, many players find the game enjoyable and addictive post-update, especially considering its indie status.
- “With its recent patch, the performance issues are mostly fixed and the game is a smooth experience.”
- “But it runs smoothly, graphics are decent and I got addicted to it all evening.”
- “Even if I do, I think it is acceptable for a free-to-play indie game written by a single person to have performance issues at the release time.”
- “The game has a severe lack of content, overall replayability value, and optimization, causing FPS loss with an accumulation of sprites on screen at once.”
- “Even if I do think it is acceptable for a free-to-play indie game written by a single person to have performance issues at the release time.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
67%
The gameplay involves shooting waves of zombies using various weapons and includes mechanics like kiting, reminiscent of Crimsonland. However, players find the experience to be a mix of mediocre and poor, despite the re-skinning of the game.
- “Gameplay consists of shooting waves of zombies with a range of different weapons, kiting them around, and experiencing fast-paced action similar to Crimsonland.”
- “The gameplay is engaging and offers a variety of strategies to tackle hordes of enemies.”
- “I love how the gameplay keeps you on your toes with constant action and diverse weapon choices.”
- “Gameplay consists of shooting waves of zombies or whatever with a range of different weapons, kiting them around, etc. It's basically Crimsonland.”
- “Re-skin aside, the gameplay is a mixture of okay and awful.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Reviews indicate that users are dissatisfied with the stability of the game, comparing it unfavorably to classic titles like Pac-Man and Tetris, and highlighting issues with bugs and a lack of polish.
- “Who wants a worse version of Pac-Man or a dumbed down, buggy version of Tetris?”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable.”
- “I experienced constant lag and glitches that ruined the overall experience.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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300%
Players indicate that grinding in the game can be quite demanding, often requiring significant time investment or multiple attempts to progress effectively.
- “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 grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “I spent hours grinding, and it felt like I made no progress.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game suffers from a significant lack of content, which severely impacts its replayability, alongside optimization issues that lead to performance problems.
- “The game has a severe lack of content, which significantly impacts its overall replayability value.”
- “There is little incentive to replay the game, as the content feels repetitive and uninspired.”
- “The optimization issues lead to a frustrating experience, further diminishing any potential for replayability.”