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Deception IV: Blood Ties

Recommended for everyone looking for an action game with a twist.
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72%Game Brain Score
gameplay, graphics
story, grinding
84% User Score Based on 36 reviews
Critic Score 72%Based on 4 reviews

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Deception IV: Blood Ties is a single player role playing game with a horror theme. It was developed by Koei Tecmo Games and was released on February 27, 2014. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and positive reviews from players.

DECEPTION IV: BLOOD TIES follows the story of Laegrinna, an animated fragment of an imprisoned Devil's soul, as she battles her enemies by mischievously luring them into strategically placed traps. From rolling boulders and spiked walls to spring boards, iron maidens, human cannons, falling bathtubs and banana peels, the player can choose from a multitude of dramatic, sadistic, and comical traps i…

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84%
Audience ScoreBased on 36 reviews
gameplay4 positive mentions
story3 negative mentions
  • Unique gameplay that combines strategy and trap-setting, providing hours of entertainment.
  • A wide variety of traps and enemies, allowing for creative combinations and strategies.
  • Challenging and satisfying gameplay that rewards experimentation and skill development.
  • Repetitive gameplay that can become tedious over time.
  • Some players may find the content disturbing or overly sadistic.
  • Initial overwhelming complexity and a lack of customization options for traps.
  • story
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is generally considered entertaining but somewhat lacking in depth, with players noting that the focus is primarily on gameplay. While the plot is engaging for a hack and slash title, it features bizarre elements and can become tiresome due to frequent interruptions in action. Overall, the side missions and character interactions add some fun, but the narrative may not be the main draw for all players.

    • “Awesome plot for a hack and slash game.”
    • “Entertaining traps, a decent story, some fun dialogue, and an ocean of trap setups punctuated by the various requests of your sisters to make you think on your feet for those extra points.”
    • “Overall, it's a very entertaining game, but it's a little lacking in the story. However, it's the gameplay that truly matters.”
    • “The constant pausing of the action can get tiresome; the story is pretty bizarre.”
    • “I'm now on a second playthrough and have passed about half the side missions - some of which have been extremely challenging.”
  • gameplay
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is widely praised for being entertaining, enjoyable, and varied, featuring deep mechanics and dynamic enemy AI. Players appreciate the challenging and satisfying elements, including a large variety of traps, stages, and enemies, as well as seamless cross-play with PS Vita. While the story may be lacking, the focus on engaging gameplay makes it a standout aspect of the game.

    • “Great, deep, and compelling gameplay that remains varied and fresh; dynamic enemy AI; loads of content.”
    • “Challenging and satisfying gameplay, elaborate and entertaining traps, large variety of traps, stages, and enemies, easy to use cross-play with PS Vita.”
    • “Fun gameplay.”
    • “The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged for long periods.”
    • “I found the controls to be unresponsive at times, which really detracted from the overall experience.”
    • “The mechanics are clunky and often lead to frustrating moments that ruin the flow of the game.”
  • graphics
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics are generally praised for their quality, though some users note a repetitive visual style and a lack of polish, which may stem from the game's original design for the Vita platform.

    • “Nice graphics, but very repetitive.”
    • “Graphics could've used more polish, but it's only apparent because this was initially supposed to be a Vita-only game.”
  • grinding
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect to be tedious at times, particularly when perfecting timing, but ultimately rewarding due to the satisfaction of defeating well-equipped foes and capturing them.

    • “Grinding becomes a monotonous chore that detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
    • “The repetitive nature of grinding makes it feel like a never-ending task rather than an engaging experience.”
    • “It often feels like the game is more focused on making you grind for hours rather than providing meaningful content.”
  • humor
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is praised for its dark humor, combining elements of sadistic death with comedic undertones, making it a fun experience for those who appreciate this style of humor.

    • “If you enjoy sadistic death with a lot of humor, give this game a chance!”
    • “Awesome, great game! Fun for fans of dark humor.”
  • music
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is noted for its ominous tone, effectively enhancing the atmosphere, while the diverse array of screams and cries adds to the immersive and unsettling experience.

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Deception IV: Blood Ties is a role playing game with horror theme.

Deception IV: Blood Ties is available on PlayStation 3, PlayStation and PlayStation Vita.

Deception IV: Blood Ties was released on February 27, 2014.

Deception IV: Blood Ties was developed by Koei Tecmo Games.

Deception IV: Blood Ties has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its story.

Deception IV: Blood Ties is a single player game.

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