Blues and Bullets - Episode 1

76%
Game Brain Score Based on 11 reviews
  • story
  • atmosphere
  • graphics
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Blues and Bullets gives you the rawness of the emotion that has parallels to L.A. Noire
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Eliot Ness, the former leader of the legendary Untouchables, wished only to spend the rest of his days working in his diner, not dwelling too much on the cesspit of corruption his city, Santa Esperanza, had degenerated into. But things rarely go as planned. When children suddenly start to disappear and the police just simply a blind eye, Eliot decides to take the law into his own hands, track do…

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  • Windows
  • Xbox One
  • Xbox Series X|S
  • Xbox
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Reviews

76%
Audience ScoreBased on 11 reviews
story4 positive mentions
atmosphere3 negative mentions
  • Striking black-and-white visuals create a compelling noir atmosphere.
  • Engaging storyline and characters keep players invested in the narrative.
  • Balanced gameplay that combines exploration, action scenes, and crime scene investigation puzzles.
  • Pacing issues in both story and gameplay can lead to a disjointed experience.
  • Technical glitches and lengthy load times detract from the overall enjoyment.
  • Some shooting segments feel unnecessary and weaken the overall gameplay experience.
  • story7 mentions

    The story of "Blues and Bullets" is described as gripping and compelling, featuring a unique environment and strong character development that creates an immersive experience. While the pacing may be inconsistent, the game's confident art style and engaging crime scene investigation puzzles enhance the storytelling, leaving players intrigued and wanting more.

    • “Despite its problems, however, it’s a truly gripping story, and the style will definitely leave those interested looking for more.”
    • “The game’s story, confident art style, and engaging crime scene investigation puzzles give the game enough intrigue to stay around.”
    • “The visual style is infectious and atmospheric, and while it takes more than a few cues from Sin City, it adds a surprising amount of immersion to the storytelling.”
    • “A lot of the issues with Blues and Bullets come down to the pacing, both that of the story and the gameplay itself.”
    • “The story hits some odd, almost surreal beats when it comes to characterization.”
    • “While the visual style is infectious and atmospheric, it takes more than a few cues from Sin City, adding a surprising amount of immersion to the storytelling.”
  • atmosphere3 mentions

    The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its stylish and immersive qualities, characterized by striking black-and-white visuals that create a bleak noir aesthetic. This compelling atmosphere effectively enhances the storytelling, keeping players engaged and eager for more.

    • “Stylish, dripping in atmosphere, and compelling enough to keep you on the hook for the next episode.”
    • “The visual style is infectious and atmospheric, and while it takes more than a few cues from Sin City, it adds a surprising amount of immersion to the storytelling.”
    • “Striking black-and-white visuals that soak the game in a bleak noir atmosphere.”
    • “The atmosphere feels lifeless and fails to engage the player.”
    • “Despite the potential for a rich setting, the atmosphere is flat and uninspired.”
  • graphics3 mentions

    The game's graphics are highlighted by striking black-and-white visuals that create a bleak noir atmosphere, enhancing the overall storytelling and mood. The unique art style, combined with engaging crime scene investigation elements, contributes to a compelling visual experience that captivates players.

    • “Striking black-and-white visuals that soak the game in a bleak noir atmosphere.”
    • “Great cast, unique black-and-white visuals, shooting segments, and dark overtones.”
    • “The game’s story, confident art style, and engaging crime scene investigation puzzles give the game enough intrigue to stay around.”
    • “The graphics are a mix of outdated textures and bland character models that fail to impress.”
    • “The environments lack detail and feel lifeless, making it hard to immerse myself in the game.”
    • “The color palette is dull and uninspired, which detracts from the overall experience.”
  • gameplay2 mentions

    The gameplay of Blues and Bullets is criticized for its pacing, affecting both the story and the overall experience. However, it features more traditional and engaging adventure mechanics compared to other episodic games, offering a deeper level of involvement.

    • “The gameplay features a lot of traditional and engaging adventure mechanics, setting it apart from similar episodic games.”
    • “A lot of the issues with blues and bullets come down to the pacing, both in terms of the story and the gameplay itself.”
    • “A lot of the issues with Blues and Bullets come down to the pacing, both in terms of the story and the gameplay itself.”
    • “The gameplay lacks the depth and engagement found in more traditional adventure mechanics compared to similar episodic games.”
  • replayability1 mentions

    Overall, the game's replayability is considered low due to its short length and lack of engaging animations, which diminishes the incentive for players to revisit it.

    • “The animations are lacking, the game is short, and the replay value is low.”
    • “Once you finish the game, there's little incentive to play it again.”
    • “The lack of variety in gameplay makes replaying feel tedious.”
  • stability1 mentions

    Users report experiencing a few technical glitches, indicating that while the game generally runs well, there are occasional stability issues that may affect gameplay.

    • “The game suffers from a couple of technical glitches.”
    • “I experienced frequent crashes that made it unplayable at times.”
    • “There are numerous bugs that disrupt the gameplay experience.”
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