Infernal Bloodrush
- August 8, 2024
- COG Studios
Get on SteamInfernal Bloodrush is a 2.5d first-person doomlike where instead of shooting bullets, you burn through a horde of demons with fire magic. A few days ago, you were dragged from the darkness of the dungeon and made an offer. You would be released, on the condition that you lend the Realm your strength for a short period. Your charge: to stem the flow of demons and protect the Realm. Destroy en…
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The art style is fantastic, with great enemy designs and a well-constructed aesthetic.
- The gameplay loop is simple yet effective, providing a fun and satisfying experience.
- The music and writing are phenomenal, adding to the overall enjoyment of the game.
- The game is quite short, leading to a lack of variety and depth in gameplay.
- There are issues with hitboxes and enemy spawn mechanics that can lead to frustrating moments.
- The tutorial and explanations for certain abilities are lacking, making it difficult to fully understand the mechanics.
- gameplay3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its simple yet effective loop, satisfying mechanics, and strong integration of elements, making it enjoyable and fun to play. However, some players desire a longer experience with more complexity and the addition of achievements.
“Enemies look great, and the gameplay loop is simple yet effective.”
“This game is so fun! Its music is absolutely phenomenal, and I love the writing and art. It's so well constructed and a lot of fun to play. The mechanics are very satisfying and integrate well with each other.”
“I wish it was a little longer; it could be slightly more complex in terms of game mechanics, and it could use some achievements.”
“The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“There are too many bugs that disrupt the gameplay experience, making it frustrating to play.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are highly praised for their distinctive and appealing art style, which has left a strong positive impression on players.
“I can't get over how much I love the art style here.”
- music1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised, described as phenomenal and a significant contributor to the overall enjoyment, complementing the well-constructed writing and art. Players find that the music enhances the fun and satisfying mechanics of the gameplay.
“This game is so fun, and its music is absolutely phenomenal! I love the writing and art; it's so well constructed and a lot of fun to play. The mechanics are very satisfying and integrate well with each other.”
- story1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The story features a unique "parole guard" character, a face in the wall that offers exposition through a mix of serious commentary and humor between gameplay waves, adding depth and entertainment to the narrative experience.
“There is a 'face' in the wall you can talk to between waves - this so-called 'parole guard' provides exposition here, offering part serious comments on the story and part jokes.”
“The narrative is rich and engaging, drawing players into a world filled with intriguing characters and unexpected twists.”
“The story unfolds beautifully, with each chapter revealing deeper layers of the plot and character development.”
“The story feels disjointed and lacks a coherent narrative, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“Character development is shallow, leaving me with little emotional investment in their journeys.”
“The plot twists are predictable and fail to deliver any real surprises or depth.”
