Bloompunk
- December 15, 2023
- Bloompunk Team
Get on SteamBloompunk 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…
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features smooth gameplay and fast-paced movement, making it enjoyable for players who appreciate FPS mechanics.
- The unique ability decay mechanic adds an interesting layer of strategy and keeps the gameplay frenetic and engaging.
- The art style and visuals are praised for their beauty, creating a charming atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.
- The game is very short, with many players wishing for more content, levels, and enemy variety to extend replayability.
- There are issues with bugs and collision errors, which can disrupt gameplay and lead to frustrating experiences.
- The lack of a diverse arsenal and the simplicity of the gameplay make it feel less like a true roguelike, limiting its depth and replay value.
- gameplay12 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by smooth mechanics, an engaging art style, and enjoyable shooting elements, making it a fun experience overall. Players appreciate the fresh ability hunger mechanic, which adds a unique twist, though some find the limitations on abilities frustrating. While the game is relatively short and serves as a proof of concept for its mechanics, it offers a solid experience for fans of FPS and rogue-like genres.
“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.”
“The gameplay is smooth and enjoyable once you overcome the hurdle of understanding what the game expects from you.”
“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.”
- story11 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
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 described as short and lacking depth, though it does provide a foundation for a more developed world. Overall, the narrative elements are seen as a sweet addition rather than a driving force of the game.
“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.”
- graphics7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
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 visuals contribute positively to the gaming experience, making it a visually pleasing endeavor.
“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.”
- replayability5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
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 experience more. The random upgrades and diverse builds do provide some replay value, but many feel it falls short for a roguelite, which typically thrives on replayability.
“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.”
- music3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music in the game has been positively compared to "Risk of Rain 2," with many users appreciating its quality and style. The sound design complements the gameplay effectively, enhancing the overall experience.
“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.”
“The style and music seem to take strong inspiration from Risk of Rain 2 in a good way.”
“The music feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“The soundtrack doesn't match the game's atmosphere, which detracts from the overall experience.”
“While the visuals are appealing, the music fails to leave a lasting impression.”
