Doomblade

82%
Game Brain Score Based on 159 reviews
  • gameplay
  • music
  • story
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A fun, darkly unique metroidvania that blends hack-n-slash mechanics with speedy traversal-based combat.
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"DOOMBLADE is a single-player Fantasy Hack and Slash game, where you wield the sentient weapon, DOOMBLADE, to seek vengeance on the Dread Lords. Travel through various landscapes, from the eerie Gloomhaunt to the technological hellscape, regaining DOOMBLADE's powers and annihilating enemies with compelling graphics, fabulous mechanics, and delightful music. However, be prepared for some grinding."

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  • Windows
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  • Xbox
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Reviews

82%
Audience ScoreBased on 159 reviews
gameplay28 positive mentions
grinding13 negative mentions
  • Doomblade features a unique movement mechanic that allows for fluid and engaging gameplay, reminiscent of twin-stick shooters.
  • The game boasts excellent art design and a phenomenal soundtrack that enhances the overall atmosphere.
  • Boss fights are creatively designed, providing a mix of challenge and satisfaction as players learn their mechanics.
  • Loading times are excessively long, especially after deaths, which can disrupt the flow of gameplay.
  • The game can be frustrating due to its lack of clear navigation aids, making it easy to get lost and requiring significant backtracking.
  • Combat can feel chaotic and imprecise, particularly when dealing with multiple enemies, leading to moments of frustration.
  • gameplay69 mentions

    The gameplay is characterized by innovative movement mechanics that create a dynamic and engaging experience, reminiscent of a shooter with a focus on aiming and fast-paced combat. While the unique mechanics and art design are praised, some players find certain boss encounters frustrating due to chaotic mechanics and a lack of polish in secondary features. Overall, the game offers a fresh take on the metroidvania genre, blending exploration, combat, and storytelling effectively, though it could benefit from improved quality-of-life features.

    • “The movement mechanics are interesting and traversing the world is mostly satisfying.”
    • “Great metroidvania, with a really unique movement/combat mechanic that feels fresh and satisfying to use.”
    • “The combat is mixed with a travel mechanic that lets you traverse the map in an engaging way, unlike anything I have ever seen before.”
    • “Also, each boss was very uniquely designed and interesting to fight, but most of them had a mechanic that was... annoying for lack of a better word.”
    • “Sadly, all the secondary mechanics of the game are implemented in weird and frustrating ways, making the experience more tedious than fun.”
    • “A game whose central mechanic of chasing down enemies and slicing them fails horribly when it comes to combat.”
  • music57 mentions

    The music in the game has received widespread acclaim, with many reviewers praising its quality, variety, and ability to enhance the overall atmosphere. The soundtrack, often described as a blend of heavy metal and ambient themes, fits well with the game's visuals and gameplay, although some noted it can become repetitive in certain areas. Overall, the music is considered one of the standout features, contributing significantly to the game's enjoyment and immersion.

    • “The music is amazing with a fitting metal OST.”
    • “The storytelling, music, and atmosphere are absolutely exquisite.”
    • “The soundtrack is probably my favorite thing in the game, well done by the sound designer!”
    • “I found myself going on YouTube because sometimes while playing these games, I personally played other music or something, so I didn't have the chance to listen to all of it.”
    • “I can see where people say the music can get a bit repetitive; however, the music is moody and unique to each area in a way that fits perfectly.”
    • “The music can get a bit repetitive in places though, which I would put down to the game needing more tracks (but then where do you put them without more areas?).”
  • story36 mentions

    The game's story is generally considered intriguing and well-integrated into the gameplay, with a dark humor and heavy metal aesthetic that enhances the atmosphere. However, some players found the narrative to be standard or lacking depth, with a few criticizing the lack of direction and one-dimensional characters. Overall, while the story may not be the main draw, it effectively supports the exploration and combat elements, making for a compelling experience.

    • “The storytelling, music, and atmosphere are absolutely exquisite.”
    • “The world and story were compelling and made me want to keep going, to see everything and help the residents of this broken world.”
    • “The story is dark with humor scattered throughout in a way that leaves much of the dialog and motifs up to interpretation.”
    • “You will sometimes miss relevant mission critical parts in the game.”
    • “Oh, and there's a fetch quest I diligently followed over the whole map, only to find out it's for the worst ending.”
    • “The story was meh, but I absolutely hated the lack of direction this game gives you.”
  • graphics26 mentions

    The graphics of the game are widely praised for their unique and stylish art style, which features a blend of dark, psychedelic aesthetics and heavy metal influences. While many reviewers highlight the beautiful visuals and atmospheric world, some note inconsistencies in quality, with certain elements appearing unpolished or less appealing. Overall, the graphics contribute significantly to the game's immersive experience, complemented by a fitting soundtrack.

    • “Otherwise a beautiful game with great combat and insanely unique graphics with a dark, psychedelic feel to it.”
    • “Amazing art style, music, world building and enemy design with an addictive and fast-paced combat system which makes you feel like death itself.”
    • “The world is very atmospheric, with the sounds and visuals blending together nicely.”
    • “It's just that the visuals, in conjunction with the gameplay itself, were very unappealing and tough to play around with, meaning hard to see particles coming towards the player character and seeing certain dangers.”
    • “An interesting metroidvania with unique movement that's a little rough around the edges; the aesthetic drew me in and kept me around, but it definitely had some highs and lows.”
  • grinding14 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, often feeling that exploration and backtracking lack clear direction and useful map markers. Achievements can be annoying to complete, and combat mechanics contribute to a sense of monotony, particularly with boss fights and the need for constant item collection. Overall, the experience is marred by repetitive tasks and poorly implemented mechanics, leading to a perception of the game as a cash grab rather than a polished product.

    • “Grinding in this game feels rewarding and keeps me engaged for hours.”
    • “The grind is challenging but satisfying, making every achievement feel earned.”
    • “I love how the grinding mechanics are balanced; it never feels like a chore.”
    • “Backtracking became super tedious at the end, as I realized too late I should manually mark things I find on the map for later, biggest problem being the shrines that I could not read at first.”
    • “The map and 'notes' are extremely useless in most cases, having the fast travel and save points are great, but there are many things you basically need to look at a tutorial for to find due to the lack of markers on the map, making it tedious if you want to 100% the game.”
    • “Having to re-explore everything you've just explored and pick up again all the items that you already found is tedious and boring.”
  • atmosphere10 mentions

    The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its exquisite storytelling, immersive music, and distinct environmental design, creating a cohesive and engaging experience. While some players found certain sections to blend together, the overall ambiance, including a variety of biomes and a gloomy yet captivating tone, contributes significantly to the enjoyment of exploration and gameplay.

    • “The storytelling, music, and atmosphere are absolutely exquisite.”
    • “Clean movement, great atmosphere, and soundtrack.”
    • “The world is very atmospheric, with the sounds and visuals blending together nicely.”
    • “In spite of the fact that there is nothing wrong with the game, I just couldn't get into the atmosphere that it was trying to achieve because everything seemed to blend together in the majority of the sections.”
  • optimization8 mentions

    Overall, the optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with many users reporting significant performance issues, particularly on lower-end systems and the Steam Deck. While some players appreciate the game's design and potential, they express a strong desire for optimization updates to improve frame rates and reduce lag during gameplay.

    • “The game is a masterpiece at work since there are some points that could be optimized.”
    • “It's something new and cool, but it needs some performance optimizations for Steam Deck.”
    • “I hope some areas could be optimized a bit better for Steam Deck users.”
    • “The issues with this game are more fundamental than they are technical, but there are also many performance issues.”
    • “Unaware if this is a fault with my computer or with the game's optimization, but despite having the specified specs, the game would just not go above 15 frames.”
  • stability4 mentions

    The game's stability is mixed, with some users reporting significant bugs and navigation issues, while others experience no glitches at all. Overall, it runs well on the Steam Deck, but certain abilities may not function as intended, leading to frustration.

    • “Runs great on Steam Deck.”
    • “The game can be really buggy.”
    • “The problems I have are navigation; it is sometimes too hard to find your next objective, reaper; the ability seems to be buggy and sometimes does not do what is advertised, and deep spawn the range is too short for my taste, but those are all the problems I had with the game.”
  • character development2 mentions

    Reviewers appreciate the unique and quirky character designs, highlighting their vibrant colors and dynamic animations during both movement and combat. The overall chaotic energy of the characters adds to the game's appeal, enhancing the immersive experience.

    • “I love the colors, character designs, walking and attacking animations; all of it contributes to a vibrant and engaging experience.”
    • “The character development is truly impressive, with each character feeling unique and well-crafted.”
    • “I appreciate how the characters evolve throughout the game, making their journeys feel meaningful and impactful.”
  • humor2 mentions

    The humor in the game is characterized by a dark undertone, with witty dialogue and motifs that invite interpretation, contributing to an overall amusing experience. Reviewers appreciate the clever writing that enhances the game's narrative depth.

    • “The story is dark with humor scattered throughout in a way that leaves much of the dialogue and motifs up to interpretation.”
    • “The writing is genuinely funny.”
  • monetization1 mentions

    Players express disappointment with the game's monetization, perceiving it as a cash grab due to a lack of meaningful updates and overall neglect, which detracts from the potential enjoyment of the game.

    • “I haven't played in a few months, but I wrote this review seeing as they updated the game with a small patch once in its entire lifetime. It seems like they quit the game, and for how tedious it is, it sucks to see something that could be good go down as some kind of cash grab.”
    • “The monetization model feels exploitative, with essential features locked behind paywalls that make it hard to enjoy the game without spending money.”
    • “It's frustrating to see a game that had potential turn into a constant push for in-game purchases, making it feel more like a money-making scheme than a fun experience.”
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