Bloodwych
- March 26, 2020
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Get on Steam"Bloodwych" is a fantasy role-playing game that offers both single-player and local multi-player options for up to 2 players in a cooperative setting. The game features a dark fantasy adventure with an advanced character interaction system, allowing players to communicate and negotiate with other characters and creatures. Players can use a variety of weapons and magic to defeat the evil overlord Zendick and his army, with the ultimate goal of saving the village of Treihadwyl and the land of Trazere.
PC
Windows
Amiga
Amstrad Cpc
Atari St
Commodore C64
Linux
Ms Dos
Zx Spectrum
Reviews
- The game offers a nostalgic experience for fans of old-school RPGs and dungeon crawlers, providing hours of entertainment.
- It features unique mechanics such as trading with monsters and learning spells through in-game events, which adds depth to the gameplay.
- Despite its flaws, many players still find enjoyment in the challenge and exploration aspects of the game.
- The game is plagued by the 'Welcome Back' bug and other critical issues that can halt progress, making it nearly unplayable.
- Graphics and sound have not been updated from the original, leading to a dated experience that may not appeal to modern gamers.
- Controls are clunky and frustrating, with some players unable to move effectively or save their progress, detracting from the overall enjoyment.
- graphics5 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have been criticized for their outdated quality, reminiscent of the 90s, and many users feel that there was a lack of effort in enhancing them for modern platforms. The inclusion of DOSBox has been seen as a workaround rather than a solution, leading to frustration with setup. Overall, there is a strong desire among players for a remake that improves both graphics and sound to better appeal to new audiences.
“This game deserves a remake with better graphics and sound for new players to enjoy it.”
“I know the graphics are from the 90s, but they were never this bad on the Amiga. While it's a good try, it doesn't work.”
“Rather than put any real effort into improving the graphics and sound, they've simply bundled DOSBox with it, which means having to waste time selecting computer and graphics card type.”
“I played the Amstrad version long ago, and this version differs a bit in graphics, monsters, and sound effects. I miss some of the sounds and animations from the Amstrad version, but it's pure nostalgia speaking.”
- music4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed feedback, with many users finding it annoying and expressing a desire for an option to disable it. While the game can be enjoyed without sound, some players appreciate the "internal beeper" mode for sound effects without music, though concerns about sound quality compared to "ad lib" mode persist. Overall, the music detracts from the experience for some, leading to suggestions for improvement.
“The game is fully enjoyable with no sound, or you can use the 'internal beeper' mode to have sound effects without music, though I'm not sure it's the same sound quality as 'Ad Lib' mode.”
“You can't turn off the music in the game, but if you turn off the sound, it's great.”
“An option to remove the music would be great, but overall, the game is still enjoyable.”
“An option to remove the annoying music would be great, but the game is fully enjoyable with no sound. You can use the 'internal beeper' mode to have sound effects without music, but I'm not sure it's the same sound quality as 'ad lib' mode.”
“Just one problem I found so far: you can't turn off the music in the game, but if you turn off the sound, it's great.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized as a classic dungeon crawler that demands players to engage with traditional gaming mechanics, including thorough manual reading and manual mapping, as in-game guidance is minimal. This old-school approach emphasizes a hands-on experience that may appeal to nostalgic gamers but could be challenging for those unfamiliar with such mechanics.
“It's a very old school dungeon crawler that requires you to know and understand classic gaming mechanics, like reading the manual from start to finish because nothing is explained in-game. You also need to pull out an actual pen and paper to draw your maps and note other important information you might want to remember.”
“The gameplay is incredibly immersive, with a deep focus on exploration and puzzle-solving that keeps you engaged for hours.”
“I love how the game encourages strategic thinking and planning, making every decision feel impactful and rewarding.”
“It's a very old school dungeon crawler that requires you to know and understand old school gaming mechanics, like reading the manual from start to finish because nothing is explained in-game. You even need to pull out an actual pen and paper to draw your maps and other important information you might want to remember.”
“The gameplay feels clunky and outdated, making it frustrating to navigate through the levels and complete objectives.”
“There are too many mechanics that are poorly explained, leading to confusion and a steep learning curve that can deter new players.”
