Bloom
- January 25, 2020
- Cyberius Dei
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PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a diverse arsenal of weapons and enemies, providing a satisfying shooting experience with impactful gunplay.
- The level design encourages exploration and offers a variety of environments, enhancing the overall gameplay experience.
- The game captures the essence of classic FPS titles, delivering fast-paced action and a nostalgic feel reminiscent of the 90s shooters.
- Many players have reported technical issues, including crashes, bugs with shooting mechanics, and problems with resolution settings.
- The game suffers from poor level design, with linear progression that limits exploration and backtracking, leading to frustration.
- Some players find the overall graphics and sound design lacking, which detracts from the immersive experience.
- music13 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its atmospheric qualities and fitting stoner doom metal style, while others find it repetitive and lacking in variety. There is a strong desire among fans for a full soundtrack release, as many feel the music enhances the gameplay experience but is currently underutilized. Overall, while the music contributes positively to the atmosphere, its execution leaves room for improvement.
“Great atmosphere, music, and gameplay.”
“I love this game; it is actually an evolution of the old FPS games. I also liked the music; I think it fits perfectly with the game.”
“The music is awesome and it amps up when the carnage begins.”
“The soundtrack in this game could be better, sadly, which would make the atmosphere even better.”
“However, the only thing that bothers me is that, surprisingly, the soundtrack for this game was never released.”
“An 'old-school FPS' with only 2 episodes (containing what feels like unfinished and somewhat empty maps), questionable keymapping decisions, weird physics, a soundtrack that ends up giving me a headache rather than pumping me full of adrenaline, and mediocre gunplay.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the retro aesthetic reminiscent of 90s titles, while others criticize the low resolution and framerate issues that detract from the overall experience. Despite the appealing art style, many feel that the visuals fall short, especially for a game utilizing Unreal Engine 4, leading to a disconnect between the game's design and its technical execution.
“I really want to like this game, because I love indie shooters, and I like the aesthetic of bloom (it reminds me a lot of Dusk, Blood, etc).”
“This game has such an awesome art style!”
“Graphics are very 90s, so don't expect cutting-edge ones, which is fine, as they are more.”
“The gunplay is excellent, but the graphics are awful and the level design is really bad.”
“Framerate issues are not acceptable for a game with retro graphics.”
“Graphics are very 90s, so don't expect cutting-edge visuals, which is fine, as they are more.”
- story6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The story serves primarily as a backdrop for gameplay, with a simple premise focused on defeating cultists. While some players find the narrative lacking in depth and quality, others appreciate its role in enhancing the overall experience, noting that the game excels in action and gameplay rather than storytelling.
“This game is great, the shooting, the running, the enemies, and hell even the story are top notch!”
“First episode includes 8 missions and after the 1st and 2nd mission, the game really develops.”
“The story premise is exactly what it needs to be, an excuse to go out and kill cultists, but it's got some terrible writing in between scenes.”
“The story is simple and not important.”
“The first episode includes 8 missions, and after the 1st and 2nd missions, the game really develops.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Overall, the gameplay is highlighted as a strong point, providing a fun and engaging experience reminiscent of classic shooters, despite some rough visuals and technical issues like crashes. The atmosphere and music enhance the experience, but the story is considered secondary to the gameplay itself.
“Great atmosphere, music, and gameplay.”
“This game is a blast; there is a story, but it takes a backseat just like the shooters of the 90s, and the gameplay is where this game excels.”
“This game is rough around the edges and pretty ugly, but it’s the gameplay that holds it up as it’s solid and a blast to play through!”
“It just crashed within 5 minutes of gameplay: fatal error UE4.”
“This game is rough around the edges, and pretty ugly… it’s the gameplay that holds it up as it’s solid and a blast to play through!”
- atmosphere3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is generally praised for its immersive qualities, featuring fitting music and creepy enemies that enhance the experience. However, some users feel that the soundtrack could be improved to elevate the overall atmosphere further.
“Great atmosphere, music, and gameplay.”
“Very atmospheric, fitting music, creepy enemies, and a satisfying repertoire of weaponry.”
“The soundtrack in this game could be better, which would enhance the atmosphere significantly.”
“The overall ambiance feels flat and lacks the depth needed to immerse players.”
“The visual design is uninspired, making it hard to feel connected to the game's world.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The optimization in the game is inconsistent, with some levels performing poorly while others are better optimized. Players are hopeful for future updates that will improve overall performance and content.
“Now waiting for more content and better optimization.”
“Optimization is sometimes poor in certain levels, though not all of them.”
“I am now waiting for more content and improved optimization.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is largely criticized, with users expressing frustration over the developers' lack of support and guidance, suggesting that the game fails to deliver an entertaining experience. Overall, the sentiment indicates that the humor is perceived as inadequate and unhelpful.
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users report that the game is somewhat buggy and lacks content, which affects its overall stability.
“The game is short on content and slightly buggy.”
“I encountered frequent crashes that made it hard to enjoy the game.”
“There are numerous glitches that disrupt the gameplay experience.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious and unengaging, as defeating enemies requires an excessive number of hits, leading to a monotonous and unenjoyable experience.
“However, if you were to actually fight like this, it would be extremely boring and tedious because the enemies take too many hits to take down and it's just plain not fun to do.”
