Foreign Legion: Buckets of Blood

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"Foreign Legion: Buckets of Blood" is a top-down shooter game where players must survive waves of enemy attacks in various scenarios. Utilize a variety of weapons and upgrades to fight off the enemy forces and complete objectives. With humorously gory visuals and intense action, it's a game that encourages players to make a bloody mess in the name of survival.

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57%

Audience ScoreBased on 213 reviews

graphics5 positive mentions

gameplay6 negative mentions

The game runs well on low-end hardware, making it accessible to a wider audience.
The cartoonish graphics and humor, particularly the chicken-themed elements, provide a lighthearted and entertaining experience.
The game offers a variety of weapons and achievements, which can add some replay value for players looking for quick, casual fun.

The gameplay is repetitive and lacks depth, with missions often feeling monotonous and uninspired.
The aiming mechanics are poor, leading to frustrating combat experiences and a lack of precision.
The game suffers from numerous technical issues, including glitches, a confusing UI, and outdated graphics that detract from the overall experience.

graphics
33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
15%
73%
12%
The graphics of the game have received largely negative feedback, with many reviewers describing them as dated, low-resolution, and reminiscent of early 2000s titles. While some appreciate the simplistic, cartoonish art style, the overall execution is marred by issues such as poor textures, glitches, and a lack of visual polish, leading to a frustrating experience for players. A few users noted that the graphics are acceptable for casual gameplay, but overall, they fall short of modern standards.
- “The tone was quirky, the art style too.”
- “Graphics are simplistic, yet at the same time beautiful.”
- “The graphics are very simple and great to look at.”
- “The game's graphics are dated and ugly, with low-resolution textures, bland environments, and stiff animations.”
- “The graphics are nothing special; it has flat cartoon-style artwork, and while that is fine, the terrible shaders, glitches, and flickering make the game hard to look at most of the time.”
- “The graphics are obviously designed poorly; the textures are unfinished looking, and the world is boxy and cartoonish, yet the lighting and particles will still cause your computer to lag.”
gameplay
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
58%
23%
The gameplay has been criticized for its repetitiveness and lack of depth, often feeling like a grind with minimal tutorial support. While some players find it enjoyable for short sessions, describing it as simple and accessible, others note that it quickly becomes monotonous and lacks engaging mechanics. Overall, the game is seen as a casual experience that may appeal to those looking for light entertainment but falls short for players seeking more substantial gameplay.
- “The gameplay is not hard to learn and get used to.”
- “The cartoonish feel with the upgrade-style gameplay makes this game very enjoyable.”
- “Repetitive but fun and takes a bit to master the gameplay, but once you have, you will not want to stop playing!”
- “Suffice to say you're better off playing Roblox or Lego Fortnite or something, because the gameplay loop just kind of fails to spark joy on every level.”
- “It turns into a grind to try and raid money and level up; the help screen is minimal--there should be a tutorial or a detailed explanation of the mechanics.”
- “If you are looking for a fun game to kill an hour or two with, you won't find it here. Bland gameplay, bland music, bland sound effects... the game is probably fun for the first mission, and even in the middle of said mission you will spend it wondering when it will end.”
story
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
68%
18%
The game's story is largely criticized for its simplicity and lack of depth, with many reviewers noting that it feels more like an arcade experience than a narrative-driven adventure. Players report repetitive missions and a lack of engaging plot, with some describing the gameplay as bland and unvaried. While a few users appreciated the lighthearted tone, the consensus is that the game lacks a compelling story, making it suitable only for casual play without any significant narrative investment.
- “10/10 I felt like I got to know the characters and the plot was so engaging.”
- “I could barely get my mind off the strong story when I wasn't playing.”
- “The story will take you about an hour and a half to complete, with about another hour for all the Steam achievements.”
- “There is no story.”
- “No story, no depth, just arcade fun.”
- “There doesn’t really seem to be a story here or even the point to level up except for the fact of getting more powerful guns to kill your enemies easier.”
humor
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
91%
27%
The humor in "Foreign Legion: Buckets of Blood" is a mixed bag; while some players find it juvenile and crude, with moments like exploding chickens and chaotic bloodshed, others appreciate its comedic elements and intense gameplay. The game features a humorous boss fight against a massive chicken, but overall, opinions vary on its effectiveness, with some noting that the humor doesn't consistently land. Despite its short single-player campaign, it offers moments of fun and laughter for those who enjoy its style.
- “Very funny game (and at times rather intense).”
- “This is a great humorous game that puts a lot of joy into shooting the enemy.”
- “There is a massive chicken you have to fight as a boss fight which is funny to fight.”
- “Except it's not funny.”
- “The jokes fall flat and feel forced.”
- “I expected more clever humor, but it was mostly cringeworthy.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
24%
38%
The music in the game is widely criticized as generic, repetitive, and forgettable, with many players finding it annoying and lacking in variation or mood. The soundtrack fails to enhance the gameplay experience, leading to a sense of monotony that detracts from overall enjoyment.
- “The music blared, but far from grand.”
- “The soundtrack was... what could I say?”
- “And even though I've listened to the same music all the way through my total gameplay, I've already forgotten how it sounds.”
- “The game’s music is generic and forgettable, with no variation or mood.”
- “- repetitive music, a lot of annoying beeps every time an enemy gets near or shoots the targets you have to protect.”
- “After being attracted to the simplicity of the game, shortly thereafter you are racked by terrible sounds and even worse music.”
replayability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
50%
The game's replayability is mixed; while some players find it lacking due to the absence of multiplayer and limited replay options, others appreciate the high-score leaderboards, customization features, and various difficulty levels that enhance replay value. Overall, it offers a blend of mindless shooting and achievement hunting that can keep players engaged, though opinions vary significantly.
- “There is, however, replayability in this game.”
- “This game is amazing, with amazing replay value.”
- “The game has no multiplayer mode or any replay value whatsoever.”
- “No replay value except for achievements.”
- “The campaign can be easily completed on the same day of purchase, but high-score leaderboards, customization of your legionnaire, weapon unlocks, and difficulty levels give the game replayability.”
stability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
80%
The game's stability is criticized due to numerous glitches, flickering, and lag, which detract from the overall experience despite its low system requirements and simplistic graphics. Many players feel that even free-to-play titles offer a more polished and less buggy experience, highlighting the need for significant improvements in this game.
- “It's super low spec and cell-shaded simplified, so it runs great.”
- “The game maintains a steady frame rate even during intense action sequences.”
- “I've experienced no crashes or bugs, making for a smooth gaming experience.”
- “The graphics are nothing special; it has flat cartoon-style artwork, and while that is fine, the terrible shaders, glitches, and flickering make the game hard to look at most of the time.”
- “The game needs far too many improvements, as there are a few glitches in this game, not to mention lag. Oh, and the upgrades? Lovely.”
- “I feel like many free-to-play games out now offer a more thorough, less buggy, and more fulfilling third-person shooter experience.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players feel that the difficulty progression is unbalanced, often leading to a sense of necessity to grind on easier levels to unlock content.
- “The difficulty scales poorly, making you feel like you have to grind on lower difficulties for unlocks.”
- “The grinding feels endless and repetitive, with little reward for the time invested.”
- “I found myself stuck in a grind loop, where progress felt minimal and the fun was lost.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is criticized for its poor optimization, leading to performance issues that detract from the overall experience.
- “In addition, I think this game is poorly optimized.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The monetization strategy of the game is heavily criticized, with users expressing a strong aversion to its pricing, stating they wouldn't pay even a minimal amount for it and would prefer a free version supported by ads instead. Overall, the sentiment reflects a complete dissatisfaction with the game's value proposition.
- “I wouldn't even buy this for $5; actually, I wouldn't even buy or download this for free at all, period.”
- “The monetization is so aggressive that it ruins the overall experience of the game.”
- “It's frustrating to see so many features locked behind paywalls; it feels like the game is designed to squeeze money out of players.”

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