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Breath of Death VII: The Beginning: Reanimated

78%Game Brain Score
graphics, music
story, replayability
100% User Score Based on 29 reviews

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Experience the supernatural classic, resurrected and remastered! Breathe new life into our spectral heroes: Dem the skeleton knight, Sara the ghost historian, Lita the vampire techie, and Erik the zombie prince! Embark on a bone-rattling post-apocalyptic adventure through an undead world, now more vibrant than ever, to exhume the mysteries of the past. Breath of Death VII: The Beginning: R…

Breath of Death VII: The Beginning: Reanimated screenshot
Breath of Death VII: The Beginning: Reanimated screenshot
Breath of Death VII: The Beginning: Reanimated screenshot
Breath of Death VII: The Beginning: Reanimated screenshot
Breath of Death VII: The Beginning: Reanimated screenshot
Breath of Death VII: The Beginning: Reanimated screenshot
Breath of Death VII: The Beginning: Reanimated screenshot
Breath of Death VII: The Beginning: Reanimated screenshot
Breath of Death VII: The Beginning: Reanimated screenshot
Breath of Death VII: The Beginning: Reanimated screenshot
Breath of Death VII: The Beginning: Reanimated screenshot
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100%
Audience ScoreBased on 29 reviews
graphics6 positive mentions
stability2 negative mentions

  • The revamped graphics and art style are excellent, making the game visually appealing and modern while retaining its retro charm.
  • The gameplay remains fun and engaging, with a light-hearted story and fast-paced turn-based combat that keeps players entertained.
  • The game offers good replay value with additional modes and difficulty settings, making it a worthwhile investment for both new players and fans of the original.
  • There are some bugs and glitches present that can affect gameplay, particularly with certain abilities not functioning as intended.
  • The text progression during battles can be tedious, as players must press a button to advance, with no option for quicker scrolling.
  • The fourth party member feels underutilized and somewhat forgotten by the end of the game, which may detract from the overall experience.
  • graphics
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics in the revamped version of Breath of Death VII have received high praise for their attractive pixel art and overall aesthetic improvements, enhancing the game's visual experience. Players appreciate the modernized graphics and quality of life updates, which contribute to a smoother gameplay experience while retaining the charm of the original. Overall, the graphical enhancements are seen as a significant upgrade that elevates the classic title.

    • “Featuring revamped graphics, reanimated gives a well-flowing experience through the game, and makes it look nice at the same time!”
    • “This is a revamped version of the classic Breath of Death VII, featuring more attractive pixel graphics among other improvements (you can compare it with the original on Steam).”
    • “- beautiful revamped graphics”
    • “Especially the graphics,”
    • “Also, this game is very very short, do not expect story etc; well, I could say that the game with graphics and gameplay like this one is potential if worked properly; I hope the dev can make one in the future;”
  • story
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is a lighthearted, fast-paced parody of post-apocalyptic themes, lasting around four hours, with additional modes for replayability. While some players appreciate its humor and brevity, others feel the overall narrative is too short and lacks depth, suggesting potential for future improvements.

    • “The story is fairly lighthearted, and, like the rest of the game, is fairly fast-paced.”
    • “Its post-apocalyptic story parodies other genre greats in a lighthearted way.”
    • “Main story lasts about 4 hours, with extra modes available for replayability.”
    • “Also, this game is very short; do not expect much in terms of story. I could say that the game, with graphics and gameplay like this one, has potential if worked on properly. I hope the developers can create a more substantial story in the future.”
    • “The main story lasts about 4 hours, which feels quite brief, and while there are extra modes for replayability, the narrative itself lacks depth.”
    • “The story is fairly light-hearted and fast-paced, but it ultimately feels shallow and underdeveloped.”
  • music
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is highly praised, described as great and complementing the phenomenal art and sprite-work. Reviewers note that both the music and visuals contribute to a fun gameplay experience that remains enjoyable even by today's retro standards.

    • “The art and sprite-work is absolutely phenomenal (like it's genuinely gorgeous), the music is great, and the combat is as fun as ever.”
    • “Sprites and music were really cool, and even by today's retro game standards, it's still fun to play.”
  • replayability
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game offers a main story that lasts approximately four hours, complemented by additional modes that enhance its replayability, providing players with a substantial amount of content to revisit.

    • “There's a good chunk of replay value too!”
    • “The main story lasts about 4 hours, with extra modes available for replayability.”
    • “The main story lasts about 4 hours, with extra modes available for replayability.”
  • humor
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is well-received, with players appreciating its comedic elements that enhance the RPG experience. At an affordable price, the game offers a fun and engaging six-hour playtime, complemented by light strategy and adjustable difficulty options.

    • “For just 5 bucks, you get 6 hours of a funny RPG that includes some light strategy and options to make it a bit more challenging if needed.”
    • “This game is a hilarious RPG experience that keeps you entertained with its witty dialogue and quirky characters.”
    • “The humor in this game is top-notch, blending clever jokes with engaging gameplay that makes every moment enjoyable.”
  • stability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The stability of the game has been criticized due to the presence of several bugs and glitches, with players expressing hope for future fixes.

    • “I ran into a few bugs and glitches that hopefully get squashed.”
  • grinding
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, particularly due to the repetitive button-pressing required to advance through text during battles, which disrupts the flow of combat.

    • “I found it to be incredibly tedious to have to press a button to progress through every screen of text while attacks are happening during battles.”
    • “The grinding feels excessive and makes the gameplay experience drag on longer than necessary.”
    • “It often feels like I'm just repeating the same actions over and over without any real sense of progress.”
  • gameplay
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is noted to be very short and lacking in story depth, but there is potential for improvement if the developers refine the mechanics and graphics in future iterations.

    • “The gameplay is incredibly engaging and keeps you on your toes throughout.”
    • “The mechanics are smooth and intuitive, making it easy to pick up and play.”
    • “I love how the gameplay encourages creativity and exploration.”
    • “The game is very short; don't expect much in terms of story. With graphics and gameplay like this, it has potential if developed properly. I hope the developers can create a better version in the future.”
    • “The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks depth, making it hard to stay engaged.”
    • “Controls are clunky and unresponsive, which detracts from the overall experience.”

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