Bloody Bastards

"Bloody Bastards" is a fighting game set in the medieval era, featuring both multi-player and single-player modes. The game boasts unique controls, ragdoll physics, and a hilarious spin on combat, but can be very grinding with occasional bugs. The graphics are masterful, but the experience is marred by annoying ads. Overall, it's an epic and fabulous gameplay experience for those who can look past its flaws.

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Reviews

71%

Audience ScoreBased on 3,460 reviews

gameplay188 positive mentions

monetization784 negative mentions

The core idea is good and addictive, providing a unique gameplay experience.
The environments are beautiful, with a variety of historically accurate weapons and armor.
Great character customization options and a fun combat system.

The controls are the weakest point in the game, often leading to frustrating gameplay.
Many weapons feel unusable or underpowered, especially in higher levels.
The game requires an internet connection even for single-player mode, which is inconvenient.

monetization
890 mentions
11 % positive mentions
1 % neutral mentions
88 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the frequency and intrusiveness of ads, which often appear after every few matches. While some appreciate the option to pay for an ad-free experience, numerous users report that even after purchasing this feature, ads still persist, leading to dissatisfaction. Additionally, the requirement for an internet connection to play single-player mode has been criticized, as it seems to be primarily for ad delivery rather than gameplay necessity. Overall, while the game is praised for its fun mechanics and engaging content, the monetization strategy, particularly regarding ads, detracts from the overall experience for many players.
- “Very fun, no microtransactions incentivized to actually have fun unlike most mobile games. It's insane how good this game is considering it's made by one person. It's not perfect, some enemies can be dumb and some items are somewhat unbalanced, but the game is extremely fun if you like these sorts of fighting games. It's a welcome break from the innumerable 'just barely fun' microtransaction addiction farms on the Play Store.”
- “Unique gameplay, loads of customization, loads of levels, challenging enemies, great multiplayer, no in-game purchases shoved in your face and infrequent, 5-second skippable ads.”
- “Paid the $6 for no ads and don't regret it at all, great fun, no filler, no bull.”
- “I paid to remove ads but I still have to be online.”
- “The game is great but there are just too many goddamn ads.”
- “I would give it 5 stars if it weren't for the ads every 2-3 rounds.”
gameplay
337 mentions
56 % positive mentions
39 % neutral mentions
5 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game is generally praised for its unique mechanics, engaging combat, and character customization options, making it fun and addictive. However, players have noted issues with certain mechanics being inconsistent or buggy, particularly the kick and two-handed weapon controls, which can detract from the overall experience. Additionally, while the game is enjoyable, some users find the gameplay can become repetitive over time, and the frequent ads can interrupt the flow of play.
- “Great character customization, great battle mechanics, appropriate difficulty scaling, non-invasive ads.”
- “The fighting mechanics are unique and pretty fun in their simplicity.”
- “Absolutely love this game, very unique gameplay and cool weapons, nailed it with the style too.”
- “The mechanics are broken; one of the levels has a guy with a club, and even with the best dagger and mace, I do zero damage while he takes a quarter of my health with each swing.”
- “Gameplay is redundant and too easy.”
- “The opponent always has an advantage, and no matter how hard you try, they always decapitate you; the controls and gameplay are generally horrible.”
graphics
160 mentions
66 % positive mentions
33 % neutral mentions
2 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their artistic style, with many users appreciating the pixel art, atmospheric visuals, and attention to detail in character and weapon designs. While some players noted minor graphical glitches and a desire for more customization options, the overall consensus is that the graphics enhance the gameplay experience, making it visually appealing and engaging. The combination of good physics, gore elements, and a unique art style contributes to a satisfying and immersive gaming experience.
- “The graphics are awesome, all of the equipment looks badass and time-place appropriate.”
- “The game has great visuals, the art style really suits the game.”
- “The graphics are great, the dismemberment is clean, and the weapons and armor are cool.”
- “The graphics are poor, the gameplay is just god awful, and so many other issues I don't have long enough to type out.”
- “Whenever I start the game all seems well and then after starting a round that's when stuff gets ugly, both player and NPC graphics turn to a huge single pixel.”
- “I really enjoyed the gameplay, but when opponents start wearing full armor it ruins the experience, as we hit metal against metal and also need little improvement in graphics.”
stability
103 mentions
3 % positive mentions
2 % neutral mentions
95 % negative mentions
The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with frequent reports of freezing, crashing, and various glitches that disrupt gameplay, particularly in multiplayer modes. Many players experience issues such as being unable to connect to matches, characters glitching during fights, and the game freezing during loading screens or after watching ads. While some users still find the game enjoyable despite these problems, the overall consensus is that it requires urgent updates to address the numerous bugs and improve stability.
- “The game is fun, not buggy.”
- “There are no glitches, no bugs, nothing.”
- “I love this game; it's not really buggy at all, and it's very fun.”
- “Great mobile game, one of the best. It starts off well; however, as you continue through the story, the game will start to constantly crash. It doesn't matter if you uninstall, clear the cache, clear data, or reset progress; the game will crash on ads, when you begin a new fight, and when you quit out of a fight. It's very buggy, although it's a good game. I don't know if I can recommend it because of this.”
- “This game keeps crashing. You can't load a cloud save; it's impossible to play it because it freezes after you start making progress. I reached level 5 after long battles, then it froze, and when I reopened it, it deleted everything. Please, for your own sake!”
- “The glitches make this game near impossible to play; your limbs glitch to where you can't swing.”
humor
80 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players highlighting the hilarious ragdoll physics, absurd combat mechanics, and quirky animations that contribute to its comedic appeal. Many reviews mention that the game's unique and often brutal fighting style elicits laughter, making it a fun and entertaining experience, especially when played with friends. Overall, the game's blend of creativity, humor, and engaging gameplay has garnered it high ratings from users.
- “The gameplay itself is hilariously unnatural, oddly strategic, and it makes you want to continue.”
- “Dude, this game is hilarious af hahaha.”
- “Hilariously brutal game, the ads are alright but one thing I'm dissatisfied with is that it can't be played offline.”
story
55 mentions
20 % positive mentions
69 % neutral mentions
11 % negative mentions
The game's story aspect is largely criticized for its lack of depth and narrative, with many players expressing a desire for a more engaging storyline that includes character development, quests, and meaningful progression. While some enjoy the combat mechanics, they feel that the repetitive gameplay and absence of a compelling story detract from the overall experience. Suggestions for improvement include adding a campaign mode, offline play, and interactive elements that could enhance the narrative and player engagement.
- “The story is very long and can be challenging but is very fun.”
- “The single-player story mode is fun and addicting, and I personally don't have a problem with the ads.”
- “Great game, very addicting and looking forward to any future updates that will come with the game; a story mode of some sort would be great for this game, I believe.”
- “I just have one problem though, no story, like why is your character chopping people's limbs off with swords and axes for no reason?”
- “The game is fun to play for some time but the game progresses nowhere; it's just you fighting guys and it's pretty much boring without any storyline or at least a progression of levels... every level feels the same and there is nothing that sticks you to the game.”
- “But lacks a storyline, still very good game where you go around killing people in fights.”
grinding
38 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessive and repetitive, particularly in multiplayer modes where balance issues exacerbate the tedium. While many enjoy the initial gameplay and the variety of content, the grind for weapons and armor becomes discouraging over time, leading to frustration with progression. Despite these criticisms, some players still appreciate the game's fun mechanics and the satisfaction of leveling up, though they acknowledge that the grind can detract from the overall experience.
- “Game is good, fun and stuff but I can't say it's something great; grinding takes so much... in multiplayer, as just an iron-mounted guy, I meet some monsters who can one-hit me and end the game.”
- “Game is fun and enjoyable for the first 50-100 levels (unlocked level 500 on each area), then it just feels like a tedious, boring grind as there's only a few weapons that are wildly overpowered (shield + blunt, specific 2-handers).”
- “Main gripe at the minute is that the progression system to unlock more weapons and armor is far too grindy and repetitive.”
optimization
18 mentions
44 % positive mentions
39 % neutral mentions
17 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization is a mixed bag; while some players find it runs smoothly and is enjoyable, many report significant performance issues, particularly during rain and after extended play sessions, leading to lag and freezing. Users are requesting more performance options, such as toggles for weather effects and particle settings, to enhance gameplay on lower-end devices. Additionally, concerns about battery consumption and loading times have been raised, indicating a need for further optimization improvements.
- “The game is extremely fun and runs smoothly.”
- “Great game, it's well optimized on ads; there's almost none.”
- “Very optimized and still very good.”
- “The game itself is unoptimized; sometimes after a match it will get super laggy to the point you need to restart the game.”
- “This game is very good; I love it. The only issue that I have with it is that after a while it starts having performance issues and it begins to lag, going down to like one frame per second. I don't know if it's the game or my phone or anything.”
- “Horrible game. I had a review that was 5 stars, but now it's really poorly optimized, laggy, and buggy. Sure, it has a lot of weapons and new things, but I can't even play it. Horrible indeed.”
music
13 mentions
31 % positive mentions
46 % neutral mentions
23 % negative mentions
The music and sound effects in the game are generally praised for enhancing the overall experience, with many users highlighting the impressive soundtrack and immersive audio design. However, several players report significant issues, such as ads interrupting their music and audio bugs that mute sound effects and background music, detracting from the enjoyment. Overall, while the music is well-received, technical problems related to audio management need addressing for a smoother experience.
- “The sound effects, the music, physics, buttons 'feel' good to press and so on.”
- “Everything is awesome in it, gameplay, sounds, music, everything!”
- “Okay, I downloaded at 1:30 and I stopped playing at 4:30 AM. It's super addictive and no bugs, no nothing. The game is legit good, but I wish there was background music; it's kind of quiet. Overall, 9/10, just put in some music and more hairstyles.”
- “Great game, level 367. A couple of issues are seriously making me consider stopping: 1) Single player offline gaming against pre-selected computers should not need an internet connection. My internet went out for a little bit yesterday, so I figured I'd play, only to find out I need internet to play against computers. 2) The game is completely muted through the in-app settings, and I listen to music while playing. The app will not only pause my music during ads but also blast the ad regardless of app sound settings.”
- “They added such nice sound effects and background music, but all gets destroyed by the explosive sound of the closing page that pops up after each win or lose.”
- “I enjoy the app, but the problem is there is an audio bug where if I listen to music on Spotify and play this game, I can't hear any sound.”
atmosphere
7 mentions
71 % positive mentions
14 % neutral mentions
14 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its engaging pixel art style, atmospheric sounds, and a dark medieval vibe that immerses players in the experience. Reviewers appreciate the combination of satisfying gameplay elements, such as a fun fighting system and ragdoll physics, which enhance the overall ambiance. Some players suggest that adding more visual effects, like blood and armor damage, could further enrich the atmosphere.
- “The game's great; it features the pixel art style, atmospheric sounds, and actually a whole lot.”
- “The atmosphere in the game is awesome; I'm totally there, like a regular BB.”
- “I love this game; it brings back that dark medieval age atmosphere ⚔⚔🛡🛡... 5 stars to you, my lad.”
- “Really fun, but sometimes your weapon gets stuck between an enemy's joints. I also think there should be an option to add more blood and make it look like armor is getting even more battered and bloody; I feel like it would add to the atmosphere of the game.”
replayability
7 mentions
57 % positive mentions
29 % neutral mentions
14 % negative mentions
The game's replayability is a mixed bag; while some players praise its unlimited replay value and enjoyable single-player experience, others criticize it for lacking depth beyond certain modes and experiencing issues with PvP servers. Overall, many users find the game engaging enough to warrant repeated playthroughs, particularly in its wave mode and balanced combat.
- “Lots of levels and unlimited replay value.”
- “This game is easily replayable as it never gets old.”
- “The single player is fun and has good replayability.”
- “This game is worse with nothing to show; to add to that, the PvP servers suck even harder and still don't have a good ping below ~1000. The game also still has 0 replayability beyond the wave mode.”
emotional
6 mentions
83 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
17 % negative mentions
Players find the game emotionally engaging due to its tense gameplay and realistic AI opponents, which create a sense of immersion. However, frustrations with matchmaking and gameplay mechanics, such as inconsistent damage and the lack of an offline mode, lead to mixed feelings, with some expressing a desire for improvements. Overall, the game elicits strong emotional reactions, from laughter to disappointment.
- “The gameplay is tense and engaging; the AI opponents made me feel like I was fighting real people.”
- “Best game I've ever played, but why is it only online? When I saw it couldn't play offline, I had to delete it even though it was nice to play. I cried; can't you make an offline version?”
- “Made me cry laughing a million times; ranked is not really good in my region.”
character development
5 mentions
60 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
40 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the extensive customization options and detailed character designs, rating this aspect highly. However, there are calls for more diversity in character design, additional equipment and weapons, and improvements to the game's stability, as bugs hinder the overall experience. Overall, while the potential for character development is recognized, many feel it is currently limited by technical issues and a lack of variety.
- “I like all the customization and details this game provides in styling and character designing, 5/5 on that.”
- “I would love for more character design, more equipment, and more weapons to use!”
- “It would be perfect if you added more sound effects and character design diversity.”
- “The game is so buggy I can't even see my character design properly. I really would like to play it because it looks fun, but I'm disappointed in the bugs.”
- “I would love for more character design options, more equipment, and more weapons to use!”