Bloody Spell

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"Bloody Spell" is a martial arts action role-playing game. The core of the game is battle-oriented, and it combines many fighting elements and systems.

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86%

Audience ScoreBased on 3,880 reviews

story142 positive mentions

stability54 negative mentions

story
816 mentions
17 % positive mentions
75 % neutral mentions
8 % negative mentions
The story of the game is generally considered average and simplistic, often revolving around a cliched plot of rescuing a sister from evil forces. Many players noted that the translation is poor, making it difficult to fully grasp the narrative, which detracts from the overall experience. While some found the story engaging enough to complement the gameplay, most agree that it is not the main draw of the game, with many preferring to focus on the combat and other gameplay elements instead.
- “Good game with engaging gameplay, impressive graphics, and a well-crafted storyline that keeps you hooked from start to finish.”
- “The plot is quite interesting for such a production.”
- “Engaging storyline: the narrative is engaging and complements the action well.”
- “The story is honestly nothing to write home about, kind of felt like the story was just slapped on to give it a feel, and as for me, I like my games to be story rich.”
- “First and foremost, don't bother playing this for the story, the translation errors and sometimes blatantly untranslated segments make it hard to understand what's going on.”
- “The story is also boring and doesn’t seem to make much sense but maybe that is because again the translation is wanky still and is almost comical at times.”
gameplay
724 mentions
35 % positive mentions
60 % neutral mentions
5 % negative mentions
The gameplay of "Bloody Spell" is generally praised for its engaging and fast-paced hack-and-slash mechanics, drawing inspiration from classic action games like Devil May Cry and Dark Souls. While many players appreciate the fluid combat system and variety of weapons, some criticize the game's optimization, translation issues, and repetitive elements, suggesting that it can feel unbalanced or overly simplistic at times. Overall, it offers a fun experience for fans of the genre, despite its rough edges and need for further refinement.
- “The gameplay is also great, I love the combat and the weapon skill system as well.”
- “Fluid combat system: the combat mechanics are smooth and responsive, allowing for a variety of combos and special moves.”
- “The gameplay, combat, and combos are very satisfying.”
- “If you've come here for the gameplay you will be sorely disappointed.”
- “To talk about the gameplay... it's a boring slog.”
- “The gameplay is basic and tedious.”
graphics
512 mentions
55 % positive mentions
40 % neutral mentions
5 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players praising the high-quality visuals and unique art style that enhance the overall experience. While some find the graphics impressive and suitable for a low-budget title, others criticize them for being outdated or lacking in detail, particularly in environmental design. Overall, the visuals are generally considered good, but optimization issues and occasional graphical glitches detract from the experience for some players.
- “Good game with engaging gameplay, impressive graphics, and a well-crafted storyline that keeps you hooked from start to finish.”
- “The graphics are great and the game is beautiful to look at.”
- “The game's graphics and animations are also impressive, with highly detailed character models and environments that help bring the game's world to life.”
- “The main problems I've encountered are the extremely bland and uninspired environments, which involve the most generic visuals, layouts, traps, and enemies you can imagine.”
- “While it offered some engaging combat and challenging boss battles, it was let down by its poor optimization and lackluster graphics and storytelling.”
- “The graphics are pretty bad to be honest.”
music
136 mentions
35 % positive mentions
57 % neutral mentions
7 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players praising its quality and fit for the gameplay, while others criticize it for being repetitive and lacking variety. Many users express frustration over the inability to turn off or lower the background music without affecting sound effects, leading some to prefer listening to their own playlists. Overall, while there are standout tracks, the soundtrack is often described as generic or forgettable, detracting from the overall experience.
- “Super fun combat tied in with great music.”
- “I can say the music is legendary.”
- “The combat is fluid, the story has potential, and the music is great.”
- “Background music is a pain, can't lower it or switch it off.”
- “The sound design is the worst part of the game - background music is extremely repetitive and annoying, and I have no idea why the dev put the disturbing sound of flying flies and the extremely loud thunder into the game.”
- “For most of my playthrough, I felt like I was listening to the same song on loop for 1 hour.”
optimization
108 mentions
30 % positive mentions
46 % neutral mentions
24 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has received widespread criticism, with many players reporting significant performance issues, including stuttering, crashes, and inconsistent frame rates. While some users noted that the game can be enjoyable despite these problems, the overall consensus is that it requires serious optimization improvements to enhance the gaming experience. A few players mentioned recent updates have improved performance, but many still find it lacking, especially given the game's visual demands.
- “Overall, I enjoyed the game a lot and the biggest downside for me was the abysmal performance that I got on my GTX 1650 (laptop variant).”
- “Awesome optimization! Smooth 60fps combat seems alright, has some influence of DMC and DS, and is a very cheap game as well, pleasant to your eyes. I can't wait for the updates that this game has to offer.”
- “It's very well optimized as far as I can tell in its current state.”
- “The game's poor optimization was also a significant issue, leading to performance issues and long loading times that detracted from the overall experience.”
- “Overall I enjoyed the game a lot and the biggest downside for me was the abysmal performance that I got on my GTX 1650 (laptop variant).”
- “Could be a decent souls-like game if only the devs cared about optimization instead of adding a new skin every update; I'll not recommend this game in its current state (FPS drop, stutter, every early access problem you named it) and I hate a game that doesn't have actual graphic options instead they put 'Unity-like' graphic sliders.”
stability
60 mentions
10 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
90 % negative mentions
The game's stability is generally described as decent but plagued with bugs and glitches, including occasional freezes and graphical hiccups that can detract from the experience. While some players report smooth performance on specific platforms like the Steam Deck, others note significant issues such as character animations and menu access problems. Overall, the game is considered playable but requires further fixes to enhance stability and polish.
- “Runs great on my deck.”
- “Runs great on a Steam Deck.”
- “It looks great, runs great, and is not expensive.”
- “Game freezes when accessing certain areas of the character menu.”
- “We often encounter minor lags/freezes during the gameplay.”
- “The graphics are alright but nothing too sensational; sadly, the framerate is terrible with huge frame drops and freezes during fights.”
humor
56 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is largely derived from its intentionally poor translations, quirky glitches, and absurd character designs, which many players find endearing and hilarious. Players enjoy the comedic elements of minigames, funny camera angles, and the overall absurdity of certain features, such as exaggerated character physics. While some feel that the humor disrupts the game's medieval atmosphere, the consensus is that these flaws contribute to a uniquely entertaining experience.
- “The translation is hilariously bad... a few parts weren't translated at all, but that was very rare and didn't really matter.”
- “Even better, the weapon skill description has so much broken English I literally almost choked from laughing so much.”
- “I'm seeing a lot of reviews moaning about the translation: please leave the bad translation as a feature once it is finished, I find it absolutely hilarious and think it even improves the game experience.”
replayability
46 mentions
35 % positive mentions
59 % neutral mentions
7 % negative mentions
The game offers significant replayability, with a main story mode lasting around 7 hours and various additional modes like boss rush and online multiplayer that unlock cosmetic rewards. Players appreciate the diverse weapon choices, unique skills, and randomly generated levels, which enhance the replay value, although some feel the game can become repetitive. Overall, it is rated highly for replayability, with many users expressing a desire for more content and character customization options.
- “Main story mode takes about 7 hours to beat and then there are a variety of boss rush, survival, and online multiplayer modes to unlock some nice costumes for added replay value.”
- “The level layout, enemies encountered, and loot found are different each time, which gives the game a fair amount of replay value.”
- “There is actually a lot of replayability present if you enjoy the intricate fighting system, and trust me, it is a delight to play in that regard!”
- “This game lost all of its fun; it's just an easy button masher now. The levels are way too short and most of the replayability is gone.”
- “This game can be finished in a relatively short time, but does offer replay value.”
- “The game's story mode has replay value, as certain skills you could not get until end-game will allow you to reach previous treasures you could not access before.”
grinding
32 mentions
3 % positive mentions
3 % neutral mentions
94 % negative mentions
The grinding aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it tedious and repetitive, particularly in the latter half of the campaign. While some appreciate the option to practice and streamline enemy encounters, others criticize the grinding for upgrades and achievements as frustrating and unengaging, detracting from the overall enjoyment of combat. Overall, the grinding experience is seen as a significant drawback, making the game feel more like a chore than a fun challenge.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “Gameplay is basic and tedious.”
- “It's tedious, depressing, and not at all enjoyable if you play games to fight mobs.”
- “But chapter 10 is tedious, unpleasant, and boring as hell; I can't recommend this game after the last 3 hours of play, it drained all my life from me.”
character development
28 mentions
36 % positive mentions
54 % neutral mentions
11 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is generally viewed as basic and underwhelming, with many reviewers noting a shallow storyline and minimal meaningful storytelling. While the character designs are praised for their detail and immersion, particularly for female characters, the overall narrative lacks depth, leading some players to recommend other titles for richer character development experiences. Despite these shortcomings, the game's visuals and character customization options are highlighted as strong points.
- “The character designs and environments are detailed and immersive.”
- “Art and character design is great (not just the hot girls).”
- “However, the game's storyline was shallow and underdeveloped, with little in the way of character development or meaningful storytelling.”
- “Don't mind the bad or missing translation, I suggest you look at Nier Automata if you are more into character development and scenario.”
- “Nice to see character development though it is pretty basic.”
atmosphere
28 mentions
29 % positive mentions
57 % neutral mentions
14 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere receives mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its immersive and detailed environments reminiscent of dark fantasy settings, while others criticize the lack of graphical depth and dissonance between comedic elements and the overall tone. Despite some technical issues and a clichéd story, many find the atmospheric dungeons and fluid combat engaging, drawing comparisons to titles like Dark Souls and Nioh. Overall, the atmosphere is described as dark and gloomy, with a blend of martial arts themes, though some feel it could benefit from greater variety and polish.
- “The world is atmospheric and immersive, and everything is of high quality with great attention to detail in their design.”
- “It's got the dark and dreary atmosphere of Dark Souls and the usage of 'souls' to upgrade your character.”
- “Pro: fighting is very fluid and the sound is satisfying, atmosphere a bit like gothic dark and gloomy.”
- “Doesn't have much graphical atmosphere, cutscenes look weird, audio doesn't play sometimes, English translation is kinda bad and the story is the ultimate cliché.”
- “Some may consider it funny, but for me they create too much dissonance with the medieval game world, spoiling the atmosphere.”
- “These things aside, as well as the lack of enough atmosphere (you spend all of the game in one of two biomes), the game is a decent enough pseudo-Dark Souls.”
monetization
18 mentions
0 % positive mentions
11 % neutral mentions
89 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has been heavily criticized, with players expressing frustration over unskippable advertisements and the prevalence of predatory DLC practices. Many feel that the game has shifted from its original serious tone to a focus on sexual content, leading to perceptions of it being a cash grab rather than a polished product. Overall, the monetization approach has left a negative impression, with players advising against purchasing the game.
- “Why do I have to suffer through an unskippable 5-minute advertisement for it before I get to actually play it?”
- “Hot piece of garbage and yet another cash grab with predatory DLC.”
- “If your game isn't done yet, anything you develop in early access should go into the game, not the microtransactions.”
emotional
6 mentions
67 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
33 % negative mentions
The game features an emotional and life-changing story that resonates with players, despite some frustrations and issues with typos and pacing. The unique premise of transforming into a (cat)girl adds a whimsical touch, though the overall narrative may not engage all players equally.
- “• Emotional, life-changing story.”