Bloompunk

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Bloompunk is a single player action game. It was developed by Bloompunk Team and was released on December 15, 2023. It received positive reviews from players.

Bloompunk is a rogue-like FPS hybrid set in a vibrant world of animated plants. By combining biological and mechanical technology, harness the power of nature, grow your living arsenal of weapons and abilities, and fight back against biomechanical forces intent on disrupting the world's natural balance in this action-packed, non-stop frenzy of bullets, light, and thorns. Restore a Dying WorldEmba…

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89%

Audience ScoreBased on 61 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

replayability3 negative mentions

Innovative roguelike mechanics with a unique ability decay system that adds depth to gameplay.
Visually appealing art style and engaging music that enhance the overall experience.
Fast-paced movement and shooting mechanics make for a fun and addictive gameplay loop.

The game is very short, lacking content and replayability, which limits its long-term appeal.
Movement controls can feel awkward, and there are issues with getting stuck in the environment.
Limited enemy variety and only one arena detract from the overall challenge and excitement.

gameplay
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is generally praised for its smooth mechanics and engaging art style, particularly highlighting the innovative wither and ability hunger mechanics that add fresh challenges to the first-person shooter genre. While the controls are simple and familiar to fans of FPS and rogue-like games, some players feel that the ability decay mechanic can limit playstyle options. Overall, the game offers a short but enjoyable experience, with potential for deeper exploration in future iterations.
- “Really enjoyed the wither mechanic and it brought a new challenge to the first-person shooter genre!”
- “Smooth gameplay, great art style, and fun shooting.”
- “It's worth following, because movement feels great and it has an ability hunger mechanic (you lose abilities and upgrades if you don't satisfy ability conditions and let a meter deplete), which is definitely something fresh.”
- “Also, I dislike the mechanic that your abilities, together with the upgrades, disappear if you don’t do certain things. It just limits you in how you’d like to play the game, or else you can’t use certain abilities since they’ll just disappear.”
- “Try it out, it’s free, but don’t expect more than about 30 minutes max of gameplay between a couple of easy runs.”
- “Perfectly fine, short, nice visuals, an all right proof of concept for a few mechanics.”
story
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
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The game's story is minimal and somewhat vague, serving primarily as a backdrop to the gameplay rather than a central focus. While players appreciate the charming art style and the potential for a more expansive narrative in future installments, the current story is short and leaves much to be desired. Overall, it provides just enough context to engage players, but many hope for a deeper exploration in future updates or sequels.
- “Story, while very vague, keeps the background incentive for going forward very well.”
- “A short but sweet game with enough of a story and gameplay; I can't wait to see a bigger attempt at this world.”
- “Pretty short and concise story, but the art is charming.”
- “Story is almost 100% non-existent, but Kukui is a cute plant dog thing.”
- “It is quite short and its story and lore are building towards something grander that is not in here.”
- “Story is a little jarring, but there's already some good bones of a game to be here.”
graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
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The graphics are praised for their vibrant colors and appealing art style, effectively blending nature and technology. Players appreciate the smooth gameplay and the aesthetic similarities to titles like "Risk of Rain 2" and "Xotic," highlighting the visuals as both enjoyable and fitting for the game's mechanics. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the gaming experience.
- “The visuals are very colorful and pleasing to look at.”
- “I love the art style from the menu and from the little story bits you get fed in between the waves.”
- “The aesthetic is really good at mixing nature and technology.”
replayability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's replayability is mixed; while veterans may find it lacking due to a shallow difficulty curve and short length, new players can enjoy the variety offered by random upgrades and forced build experimentation. Despite some criticisms, the game is considered worth playing, especially given its free download status.
- “The difficulty curve is not very steep for a roguelike veteran, but new players can see much more replayability.”
- “The random upgrades and the requirement to get new passives or abilities force the player into builds they're sometimes not used to and offer nice replayability.”
- “It's not really replayable, but for a free download, it's absolutely worth running through.”
- “Tl;dr: not terrible but way too short and basically no replayability, a problem for a roguelite.”
- “That’s a problem for a genre based on replayability.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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25%
The music in the game has received high praise, with many users noting its impressive quality and strong resemblance to the soundtrack of "Risk of Rain 2." The combination of visuals and music creates an engaging atmosphere, enhancing the overall gaming experience.
- “My shoutout for a composer, the music is just wow!”
- “The visuals and music reminded me a bit of Risk of Rain 2, while the weapons and powers reminded me of another indie game called 'Xotic.'”
- “The music and sounds are great.”