Fresh Body

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Fresh Body is a hardcore rogue-like action game where you collect and combine body parts from monsters to gain unique abilities and transform into powerful creatures. With over 180 collectible monster bodies, 180 skills, and 20 talents, you can build and customize your character to adapt to the dark world filled with nightmarish enemies. Join allies and merchants on your journey, but be warned, they might be quite ugly.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

51%

Audience ScoreBased on 233 reviews

gameplay20 positive mentions

grinding16 negative mentions

The game features a unique concept of collecting and using body parts from defeated enemies, allowing for interesting customization and gameplay mechanics.
The art style is visually appealing and adds to the game's charm, with a variety of grotesque and imaginative enemy designs.
The game has potential for fun gameplay, especially for fans of roguelikes, with a variety of body parts and abilities to experiment with.

The game is plagued by numerous bugs, including crashes, issues with loading, and unresponsive controls, making it largely unplayable.
There is a lack of updates and support from the developers, leading to concerns that the game may be abandoned or not properly maintained.
The gameplay feels outdated and simplistic, often compared to low-quality flash games, with poor mechanics and confusing inventory management.

gameplay
54 mentions
37 % positive mentions
44 % neutral mentions
19 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the innovative mechanics and customization options, while others criticize it for being simplistic, poorly explained, and repetitive. Although the body-swapping concept and crafting elements show promise, many feel that the execution falls short, leading to a lack of engagement and frequent frustrations. Overall, while there are enjoyable aspects, the gameplay experience is marred by inconsistencies and a need for clearer mechanics.
- “The gameplay is easily the most enjoyable aspect.”
- “A great game with quite a bit of customization and solid mechanics.”
- “The gameplay is smooth and collecting parts of the body is refreshing and changes your game style often.”
- “Gameplay is rather uninspired and simplistic, for the time being.”
- “But it falls short on executions, and can get quite dull fast by the style of gameplay, the same enemies, and dying to sometimes just bullshit.”
- “Artwork is horrible, gameplay is badly explained and weird.”
graphics
42 mentions
33 % positive mentions
60 % neutral mentions
7 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the unique and captivating art style that evokes a fun yet creepy aesthetic. However, some players criticize the overall quality of the graphics and animations, likening them to amateur flash games, and point out issues such as graphical bugs and a lack of polish. While the artwork stands out positively for some, others feel it is not enough to compensate for the game's shortcomings in other areas.
- “The art style is absolutely amazing; I am blown away by how good this game looks.”
- “It has a very unique art style and overall feel.”
- “Nice graphical direction.”
- “The graphics and animations are plain trash; they look like they are made by an amateur Flash game developer on Newgrounds.”
- “Tldr: combat, graphics, and animations are Flash game grade and boring; the 'body parts mechanics' is a cheap marketing ploy and a complete disappointment.”
- “Artwork is horrible; gameplay is badly explained and weird.”
story
36 mentions
33 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
17 % negative mentions
The story of the game is generally perceived as disjointed and lackluster, with many reviewers noting that it feels pasted together and lacks clear direction or depth. While some appreciate the unique backstories of characters and the potential for an interesting narrative, others find it boring and unnecessary, suggesting that the gameplay mechanics overshadow the story. Overall, the narrative is seen as a mixed bag, with hints of a more engaging plot that remains underdeveloped, especially given the game's early access status.
- “About halfway through Act 2, I wondered if I should even keep playing - but I wanted to see the strange little story, as it was, so I kept going.”
- “I expected going in a simple dungeon crawler with body parts, but the game showed more than that; with a variety of creatures, backstories for them, and even the people you meet having their own unique design and backstory, it's a world lush in life; well, as alive as you can be surrounded by zombies and monsters.”
- “With great controls, an innovative concept, solid gameplay, and a somewhat confusing, but still understandable and interesting story, Fresh Body was a risk I took, but a great one, and I hope the game gets more attention.”
- “It's a nice game with a boring story.”
- “The thrown-in story is lackluster and unnecessary.”
- “There's really no direction whatsoever as far as plot and objectives go, but they're pretty easy to figure out (hint: the plot seems non-existent).”
music
18 mentions
33 % positive mentions
44 % neutral mentions
22 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it repetitive and bland, often comparing it to low-quality retro soundtracks. While some appreciate the acoustic elements, others feel that the overall sound design detracts from the gaming experience, especially after prolonged play. Additionally, changes in music with DLC have led to frustrations regarding offline playability.
- “The acoustic music is great.”
- “Nice music.”
- “I think the game would actually feel way better if the music was actually good to listen to.”
- “The one thing I've noticed that makes the game feel very bland is the extremely bland and very bad song that just repeats over and over again.”
- “The music in this game is not that great.”
- “The sound effects and little music are grating after the first level.”
grinding
16 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game is criticized for its excessive grinding, with players noting that resource farming is tedious and often requires replaying earlier levels to progress. Many find the low item drop rates frustrating, contributing to a janky experience reminiscent of old flash games. However, those who enjoy hack and slash mechanics and are willing to endure the grind may still find some enjoyment.
- “Unfortunately, the game is janky and grindy. The levels are randomly generated but really messy, and overall it has the feel of an old flash game.”
- “You can't just pick Act 2, Area 3; you have to play through Area 1, then Area 2, then Area 3, which makes farming for resources even more tiresome.”
- “Super grindy; some basic item drop rates are extremely low, and it takes forever to get something.”
humor
6 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is described as fun, dark, and absurdly entertaining, with elements like limb-swapping adding to its comedic appeal. Players find the combination of humor and gameplay engaging, making it an interesting experience despite some concerns about its always-online requirement. Overall, the game successfully blends humor with its darker themes, creating a unique and enjoyable atmosphere.
- “It's fun and funny, and just something interesting to do haha.”
- “It is dark, bloody, and funny.”
- “Swapping limbs sounds hilarious, while I think that having an extra player contributing damage would help whittle away some of the late-game bosses' ridiculous health bars.”
stability
6 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game is widely criticized for its severe stability issues, with numerous users reporting a plethora of bugs that significantly hinder gameplay. Many players describe it as a "buggy mess," expressing frustration over long load times and overall confusion, leading some to seek refunds. Overall, the game's stability is deemed unacceptable, with little hope for future fixes.
- “Absolutely a buggy mess; the concept was there, but the execution was poor. I am refunding this as it has so many bugs. I waited 10 minutes for it to start, and it was overly loud, very confusing, and just very broken.”
- “On a serious note, this game is too buggy for a person who usually tries to overlook bugs.”
- “Extremely janky, buggy, and long since abandoned, so fixes will never come.”
emotional
4 mentions
50 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is largely overshadowed by its lackluster story, which many players find boring. While the gameplay features unique and imaginative abilities tied to body parts, the overall emotional engagement appears minimal, leaving players wanting more depth in narrative and character development.
- “It's a nice game with a boring story.”
monetization
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy primarily focuses on preparing for in-game purchases, indicating a reliance on microtransactions to generate revenue.
- “Generally when developers do this, it is in preparation for in-game purchases.”
character development
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The character development in the game is highlighted by its intriguing character design, which captivates players and adds depth to the overall experience.
replayability
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game features arcade-style permadeath, which contributes to its addictive nature and enhances its replayability, encouraging players to return for multiple playthroughs.
- “Arcade style permadeath; what you get is an addicting game with replay value.”