In Bloom: Prologue

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In Bloom: Prologue is a single player survival shooter game with horror, post-apocalyptic and violence themes. It was developed by Team Bloom and was released on December 12, 2025. It received positive reviews from players.

In Bloom: Prologue is a free version of In Bloom. Experience the core gameplay and get a taste of the experience that awaits in the full game. Drawing inspiration from masterpieces such as The Last of Us and Amnesia, In Bloom is a survival-horror game. You play as a farmer waking up, abandoned by his family and unfamiliar with his surroundings. All you can see around you is that what once was…

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Audience ScoreBased on 16 reviews

optimization2 positive mentions

The game features a great atmosphere with immersive lighting and sound effects that create a sense of isolation and anticipation.
The post-apocalyptic theme and map design encourage exploration while maintaining a clear sense of progression.
As a prologue from a new indie developer, the game demonstrates impressive concepts and originality with potential for future expansions.

The game lacks a clear story or meaningful narrative, leaving players confused about objectives and lore.
Animations and enemy AI are poorly executed with robotic movements and visual glitches that reduce immersion.
Performance issues such as low framerate and bugs, along with missing polish like indication of objectives and satisfying combat feedback, detract from the experience.

story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect receives mixed feedback, with some users criticizing its near absence and lack of plot or character development, making the game feel more like a tech demo. However, others appreciate the prologue for effectively setting up the game's theme and atmosphere.
- “For expanding on the story, lore, atmosphere of the game.”
- “This is a great little prologue that sets up a theme/story to the game.”
- “And story maybe some characters.”
- “It's the fact there is zero story once you get in the game and hit start.”
- “The story should be the thing you focus on first, not the game itself; otherwise, you're making a game that feels like a tech demo.”
- “The plot is... not there.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is described as simple yet enjoyable, featuring some original elements and a cool concept. However, it currently has a few unpolished flaws, likely due to its developmental stage, but offers a variety of levels and content.
- “Other than some minor gameplay flaws, likely due to it not being fully polished yet, it is a cool concept.”
- “And a lot more levels and gameplay elements are incorporated.”
- “I thought the gameplay was fun and had some original elements in place.”
- “Other than that outside of some weird gameplay flaws (probably because it's not polished yet), it is a cool concept.”
- “With very simple gameplay mechanics...”
- “With very simple gameplay mechanics...”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users appreciate the game's rich atmosphere, noting how it effectively expands the story and lore, enhancing overall immersion. The well-crafted environment contributes significantly to the game's engaging narrative experience.
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users appreciate the game but hope for improved optimization in a future release, including better performance and customizable graphics settings.
- “I hope for a sequel and optimization.”
- “But I loved the game; I wish for a fully optimized release with graphics settings.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music, combined with ambient sounds and effects, effectively immerses players in the game world, enhancing the overall sense of presence and atmosphere.
- “Ambiance – throughout the game, the environment, music, and sound effects make you feel like you are physically there inside the game!”
graphics
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users appreciate the game's graphics but wish for a fully optimized release with customizable graphics settings to enhance performance and visual experience.