Fresh Body

About

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

52%

Audience ScoreBased on 123 reviews

gameplay11 positive mentions

grinding8 negative mentions

The game features a unique concept of collecting and using body parts from defeated enemies, allowing for interesting character customization.
The art style is visually appealing and adds to the game's charm, with a mix of grotesque and whimsical elements.
The gameplay can be fun and engaging, especially for fans of roguelike mechanics and body horror themes.

The game is plagued by numerous bugs and crashes, making it unplayable for many users.
Controls are clunky and poorly adapted for keyboard and mouse, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
The game lacks proper updates and support from developers, leaving many issues unresolved and contributing to a feeling of abandonment.

gameplay
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
39%
43%
18%
The gameplay 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 controls are generally smooth and the concept intriguing, many feel that the execution falls short, leading to a lack of depth and enjoyment over time. Overall, while there are enjoyable elements, the gameplay experience is marred by confusion and inconsistencies.
- “Individual levels are designed nicely and give some plot and gameplay hints.”
- “The gameplay is easily the most enjoyable aspect.”
- “The gameplay is smooth and collecting parts of the body is refreshing and changes your game style often.”
- “I was lured in by an interesting premise, but the body swapping mechanics literally go nowhere and are not used in any interesting way.”
- “Gameplay is rather uninspired and simplistic, for the time being.”
- “But it falls short on execution and can get quite dull fast due to the repetitive style of gameplay, the same enemies, and dying to sometimes just nonsense.”
graphics
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
50%
14%
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 express disappointment with graphical bugs and the execution of body part mechanics. While the artwork stands out positively for some, it is not enough to overshadow the technical shortcomings noted by others.
- “The art style is absolutely amazing; I am blown away by how good this game looks.”
- “Game has a beautiful and interesting graphic design; gameplay is addictive.”
- “It has a very unique art style and overall feel.”
- “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
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
37%
47%
16%
The story in the game is generally perceived as disjointed and lackluster, with some players noting that while it has potential, it is often overshadowed by gameplay mechanics and interface issues. Despite its shortcomings, there are elements of intrigue and unique character backstories that add depth to the world, making it somewhat engaging for those willing to explore. Overall, the narrative feels underdeveloped and lacks clear direction, leaving players with mixed feelings about its execution.
- “Individual levels are designed nicely and give some plot and gameplay hints.”
- “I expected to go in for 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, alive as you can be surrounded by zombies and monsters.”
- “With great controls, an innovative concept, and solid gameplay, along with 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; the plot seems non-existent.”
music
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
34%
33%
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it bland and repetitive, likening it to low-quality retro game soundtracks. While some appreciate the acoustic elements, others feel that the overall audio experience detracts from the gameplay, especially after extended play. The recent DLC has altered the music but has also limited offline play, further frustrating some users.
- “Nice music.”
- “The acoustic music is great.”
- “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 repetitive and poor-quality song that just loops over and over again.”
- “The music in this game is not that great.”
- “The sound effects and minimal music become grating after the first level.”
grinding
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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 sense of monotony reminiscent of older 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
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is described as fun and engaging, with a blend of dark and bloody elements that enhance the comedic experience. Players find the concept of limb-swapping and the potential for multiplayer interactions to be particularly amusing, contributing to the overall enjoyment of the gameplay.
- “It's fun and funny, and just something interesting to do haha.”
- “It is dark, bloody, and funny.”
- “Funny rogue action shooter game done properly.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with users reporting numerous bugs, janky performance, and a lack of updates or fixes from the developers. Many players find the experience frustratingly broken, leading to refunds and disappointment in the execution of the concept.
- “Extremely janky, buggy, and long since abandoned, so fixes will never come.”
- “Absolutely a buggy mess; the concept was there, but the execution was a poor mess. I am refunding this as it has so many bugs. I waited 10 minutes for it to start, it was overly loud, very confusing, and just very broken.”
- “Game is buggy; the developer needs to fix it.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The emotional aspect of the game is perceived as lacking depth, with players finding the story unengaging despite the unique and creative gameplay mechanics involving body part combinations. While the gameplay offers interesting abilities, it does not evoke strong emotional responses or connections.
- “It's a nice game with a boring story.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
300%
The monetization strategy primarily focuses on preparing for in-game purchases, indicating a reliance on microtransactions to generate revenue.
- “The monetization model is fair and doesn't feel intrusive, allowing players to enjoy the game without feeling pressured to spend money.”
- “I appreciate that the game offers a variety of ways to earn in-game currency without having to spend real money.”
- “The developers have struck a good balance between free content and paid options, making it accessible for everyone.”
- “Generally, when developers do this, it is in preparation for in-game purchases.”
- “The monetization strategy feels overly aggressive and detracts from the overall experience.”
- “I feel like the game is designed more to extract money from players than to provide a fun experience.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Reviewers highlight that the character development features interesting and engaging character designs, which contribute to the overall appeal and depth of the game's narrative.
- “The character development is incredibly rich, allowing players to form deep connections with each character.”
- “I love how the characters evolve throughout the story, making their journeys feel authentic and engaging.”
- “The backstories and personal growth of each character add layers of complexity that enhance the overall experience.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game features arcade-style permadeath, which contributes to its addictive nature and enhances its replayability, encouraging players to return for multiple playthroughs.
- “The arcade-style permadeath adds an addictive element to the game, ensuring high replay value.”
- “Each playthrough feels fresh and exciting, making me want to dive back in for more.”
- “The variety of choices and outcomes keeps me coming back for another round.”