Despair: Blood Curse
- January 10, 2024
- Crimson Sequence
Get on Steam"Despair: Blood Curse" is a third-person survival horror game with non-linear gameplay and puzzles. As Anna, players investigate their mother's suspicious death, facing enemies with the axegun. Limited inventory space and a location-based damage system add to the challenge, while exploring the mansion and uncovering mysteries drive the narrative.
Reviews
- The game features good graphics and a well-designed atmosphere that enhances the horror experience.
- The combat is straightforward and enjoyable, with a decent variety of weapons available.
- Despite its short length, the game is fun and reminiscent of classic survival horror titles like Resident Evil.
- The gameplay can feel monotonous and repetitive, with limited enemy variety and simplistic combat mechanics.
- The story is told primarily through notes, lacking voice acting or cutscenes, which diminishes immersion.
- Inventory management is cumbersome, with limited space making it difficult to carry multiple weapons and items.
- story9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The story is generally well-written and enjoyable, though many players note its brevity and reliance on notes for storytelling, lacking voice acting or cutscenes. While the narrative has potential and is considered decent, there is a strong desire among players for additional content to expand on the story, especially following its dramatic ending. Overall, the simplistic approach to storytelling is appreciated, but many feel that more depth and gameplay could enhance the experience.
“The story is decent and well-written; simple but thoroughly enjoyable.”
“The story is well written and interesting.”
“I'd love to see the developer add a DLC or perhaps free content add-on that expands on the dramatic ending and adds more to the story that we've discovered in all of the notes.”
“The story has potential but is very short.”
“The story is told through notes, with no voice acting or cutscenes.”
“A bunch of story items you need to progress also need to be combined from the inventory and take up space as well.”
- graphics7 mentions
- 86 % positive mentions
- -29 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their quality, particularly for an indie title, featuring impressive environments and a polished aesthetic that enhances the overall atmosphere. Users appreciate the effective use of shadows and lighting, contributing to a visually appealing experience that complements the game's narrative elements. Overall, the graphics are considered a standout feature, elevating the game's enjoyment despite its simplicity and shorter length.
“Graphics and environments are amazing, giving a nice atmosphere.”
“The graphics and the environment look very nice.”
“Graphics and aesthetics are really nice for an indie game, with a subtle but consistent and effective use of shadows and flames.”
“The graphics are pretty decent for Unity.”
“The visuals feel outdated and lack detail.”
“Character models look flat and uninspired.”
- gameplay5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
Gameplay experiences are mixed, with some players finding it very smooth while others describe it as stiff. Combat is considered standard, featuring melee and firearms, and while some players desire additional story and gameplay elements, the existing mechanics, including the unique 'gunaxe,' are generally well-received for the price.
“Very smooth gameplay with this one.”
“Combat is very standard, with melee and firearms, but it works. I love the 'gunaxe', and while I would've appreciated a dodge mechanic, I can't complain at this price point.”
“Still, I can't say that I wouldn't like to see more story and gameplay added for the price.”
“Gameplay feels very stiff.”
“Combat is very standard, with melee and firearms, but it works. I love the 'gunaxe' and while I would've appreciated a dodge mechanic, I can't complain at this price point.”
- atmosphere3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, with users noting its solid tension and impressive graphics that enhance the overall experience. The environments contribute significantly to creating an engaging and immersive atmosphere.
“The atmosphere is pretty solid, providing you with enough tension.”
“The graphics and environments are amazing, creating a captivating atmosphere.”
“The overall atmosphere enhances the gameplay experience significantly.”
“The atmosphere felt flat and uninspired, lacking any real tension or immersion.”
“Despite some interesting visuals, the overall atmosphere was dull and failed to engage me.”
“The game had potential, but the atmosphere was so lifeless that it made the experience forgettable.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The music in the game is noted for its fitting and well-executed tension and drama, enhancing the overall experience, despite the limited number of tracks and their relatively short duration.
“Though a bit too short, it's a pretty fun game with nicely polished graphics and insanely well-done tension and drama music that plays perfectly at the right moments.”
“Not too many music tracks, but what was there was fitting.”
“There aren't many music tracks, but the ones that are included fit the game well.”
“The soundtrack is repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“The music feels generic and doesn't enhance the overall experience.”
- character development1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users appreciate the character design, indicating that it contributes positively to the overall character development in the game.
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, often involving excessive back-and-forth traveling that detracts from the overall experience.
“The grinding involves a tedious amount of back-and-forth traveling.”
“The repetitive nature of grinding makes it feel like a chore rather than a fun activity.”
“I found the grinding to be excessively time-consuming and not rewarding enough.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is primarily driven by its animations, which users find to be exceptionally funny and entertaining.
“The animations are just hilarious.”
“The witty dialogue had me laughing out loud.”
“The game's humor is perfectly timed and keeps the experience light-hearted.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players feel that the game's replayability is limited, making the cost per hour of gameplay seem high; however, some still find value in the experience despite this drawback.
“Paying $3 to $4 per hour for a game with very little replay value is kind of steep, but it was worth it to me.”
