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
- An old school RPG with decent depth and engaging gameplay that can entertain for hours.
- Offers a nostalgic experience for fans of classic dungeon crawlers, with unique mechanics like trading with monsters.
- Despite its issues, many players still find joy in the challenge and puzzle-solving aspects of the game.
- The game is plagued by critical bugs, such as the 'Welcome Back' bug, which can halt progress and ruin the experience.
- Controls are clunky and outdated, making navigation frustrating, especially for modern gamers.
- The Steam version has significant issues, including broken co-op functionality and a lack of proper updates or patches.
- music4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 75 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many users finding it annoying and expressing a desire for an option to disable it. While some players enjoy the game without sound or prefer using the "internal beeper" mode for sound effects, the inability to turn off the music detracts from the overall experience for others.
“An option to remove the 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, though 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.”
“The game is fully enjoyable with no sound, and the option to disable the music would enhance the experience.”
“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.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 75 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have been criticized for lacking significant improvement, with some users noting that it relies on DOSBox, which complicates the experience. Many feel that the game would benefit from a remake to enhance its visuals and sound, as the current version does not meet modern standards and misses elements from previous iterations. Overall, the graphics evoke nostalgia but fall short of expectations for new players.
“This game deserves a remake with better graphics and sound for new players to enjoy it.”
“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.”
“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.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized as a classic old-school dungeon crawler that demands players to familiarize themselves with traditional gaming mechanics, including reading the manual thoroughly and manually mapping out their progress with pen and paper, as in-game guidance is minimal.
“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 will 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, demanding both strategic thinking and a willingness to explore every nook and cranny of the environment.”
“Each encounter feels unique, with a variety of enemies and challenges that keep you on your toes and make every decision feel impactful.”
“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 also 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 outdated and punishing, with mechanics that don't cater to modern players. It often leaves you feeling lost and frustrated due to the lack of guidance.”
“Combat is clunky and unresponsive, making encounters more of a chore than an engaging experience. The lack of fluidity in movement and actions detracts from the overall enjoyment.”
