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Penny Blood: Hellbound

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89%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
89% User Score Based on 83 reviews

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About Penny Blood: Hellbound

Penny Blood: Hellbound is a single player and multiplayer survival hack and slash game with fantasy, comedy, anime, dark fantasy and others themes. It was developed by STUDIO WILDROSE and was released on December 17, 2024. It received positive reviews from players.

Unleash the hounds from hell and fight your way free of this otherworldly prison in a roguelike adventure that explores the world of Penny Blood’s darker side! Can you find the distinction between good and evil…?

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89%Audience ScoreBased on 83 reviews
story8 positive mentions
grinding4 negative mentions
  • Excellent art style, music, and rich worldbuilding with engaging story and memorable characters tied to the Shadow Hearts universe.
  • Fun, challenging roguelike gameplay with unique mechanics such as bloodsurfing, multiple playable characters, and a variety of weapons and upgrades.
  • Lots of content and replayability including meaningful progression systems, unlockables, and side content; well-polished for an early access title with active developer support.
  • Combat is clunky and frustrating at times, featuring poor enemy AI, off-screen attacks, unforgiving difficulty spikes, and unreliable dodge mechanics that hinder player control.
  • Lack of mid-run saving or quick save system forces players to complete long runs in one sitting, which can make shorter play sessions difficult or discouraging.
  • Repetitive gameplay loops and grind-heavy progression, with some bugs and performance issues still present, including occasional crashes and missing stage rewards.

  • story

    30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    27% positive mentions, 63% neutral mentions, 10% negative mentions

    The game's story is praised for its rich world-building, engaging lore, and intriguing characters, effectively setting a dark fantasy, 1920s-inspired horror tone. While some find the narrative satisfying and immersive, others feel the main story is somewhat limited and supplemented mainly by side quests and lore. Overall, it serves well as a compelling prequel that piques interest in the upcoming full title.

    • “I would give this game 8.5/10 for its rich storyline and world building.”
    • “I'm already pulled into the worldbuilding and plot and have only stopped to go to bed, and am instead writing this review at 3am.”
    • “The story leaves you curious to the happenings within Penny Blood as a whole and as a prequel only gets me more excited for the big story to come!”
    • “Story: this is where the game lacks.”
    • “There is story in some side quests and meeting the newer characters but not enough to really satisfy.”
    • “The story is simple enough - group gets trapped in a dungeon that infinitely loops when you die, and they have to fight their way out.”

  • gameplay

    29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    52% positive mentions, 38% neutral mentions, 10% negative mentions

    Gameplay is generally praised for its fun, engaging roguelike mechanics, unique elements like bloodsurfing, and a compelling game loop with varied characters and upgrades. While some find the combat satisfying and well-polished, others note balancing issues and occasional frustrations, such as weak enemy hit reactions and floaty controls. Overall, the gameplay is viewed as enjoyable and addictive, especially for fans of the genre.

    • “The gameplay is simple but satisfying - mainly due to bloodsurfing being the best thing ever.”
    • “Gameplay wise it's like a very basic version of Hades, you fight a room of various enemies, select a tile on a grid to move to next, pick up powerups and skills, and unlock new stats and items with collected currencies after death.”
    • “Pennyblood is more than just your typical roguelite, offering a great cast of characters driven by unique lore, a captivating aesthetic, and gameplay inspired by board games.”
    • “Incredibly weak gameplay, no hitstun means enemies can attack you while you're attacking them mid combo and you die in two hits.”
    • “It feels floaty, enemies ignore all your attacks so it feels like an arcade mobile game when it comes to the actual gameplay.”
    • “The leveling up mechanics and premise are all badass - for me, it's the combat that just ruins it all.”

  • music

    20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    65% positive mentions, 20% neutral mentions, 15% negative mentions

    The music in the game is widely praised for its quality, atmosphere, and memorable tracks, often highlighted as a major positive aspect that enhances the overall experience. Composed by notable artists like Yoshitaka Hirota and Studio Wildrose, it complements the setting and characters well, contributing significantly to the game's appeal. While one review gave a lower rating (5/10), the majority express strong enjoyment and appreciation for the soundtrack.

    • “Yoshitaka Hirota's music is great throughout.”
    • “The music is also quite a masterful selection even if it isn't all that over the top—you feel the atmosphere and enjoy it whether you're focused in on it or not.”
    • “I love the music because it sets the game's atmosphere so well.”
    • “The music is on point, but the combat is horrible.”
    • “Music: 5/10”
    • “Then there's the music.”

  • graphics

    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    86% positive mentions, 14% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The graphics of the game are highly praised for their distinctive dark, eerie, and 1920s-inspired art style, which captures a captivating and spooky aesthetic. The character designs and overall artwork are considered top-notch, contributing significantly to the game's unique vibe and immersive atmosphere.

    • “The artwork and style of the game is top notch.”
    • “The visuals have a nice dark, eerie vibe and the characters certainly feel like they crawled out of some back alley from the '20s.”
    • “The art style is great and the characters are all enjoyable in interactions, though I think a few could use some balance work (but this is early access).”

  • grinding

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The game features extensive content but is considered quite grind-heavy, with many upgrades requiring rare item drops and repetitive play. This grinding can significantly extend playtime but may negatively impact the overall impression for some players. Comparisons to Hades highlight the added grinding elements alongside its challenging gameplay.

    • “An action roguelite that has a ton of content... that I will never see because even after sinking 44 hours into the game and fully completing it, a lot of the upgrades are stuck behind very grindy elements that rely on certain items dropping multiple times (which is already rare) for a single upgrade.”
    • “I did not bother grinding or earning achievements or seeing other endings, which could have ballooned my playtime astronomically but also left me with a much worse impression.”
    • “A little bit too grindy for my tastes but overall it's a solid game.”

  • character development

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    Character development in the game is praised for its creative and engaging design, enriched by detailed codex writing and compelling character portrayals. The characters contribute significantly to the game's unique tone and narrative, drawing parallels to popular titles like Hades within the Shadow Hearts universe. However, there is some concern about the potential incompletion of the broader experience.

  • replayability

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game offers high replayability, largely due to the availability of multiple characters, allowing players to experience different twists and variations with each playthrough.

    • “Having multiple characters also adds replayability if you want to play the game again but with a different twist.”
    • “Lots of replayability.”

  • atmosphere

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game's atmosphere is effectively enhanced by a thoughtfully curated soundtrack that, while subtle, deeply immerses players and complements the overall experience.

    • “The music is a masterful selection that sets the atmosphere perfectly, enhancing the experience whether you're focused on it or not.”
    • “I love the music because it sets the game's atmosphere so well.”

  • stability

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The game demonstrates excellent stability, with users reporting no bugs or glitches during their experience.

  • humor

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The humor is well-received, featuring many hilarious lore unlocks that add an entertaining and comedic element to the game.

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20h Median play time
20h Average play time
20-20h Spent by most gamers
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Penny Blood: Hellbound is a survival hack and slash game with fantasy, comedy, anime, dark fantasy and others themes. Common tags for Penny Blood: Hellbound include gothic, indie, roguelite, soundtrack, action roguelike and others.

Penny Blood: Hellbound is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 20 hours playing Penny Blood: Hellbound.

Penny Blood: Hellbound was released on December 17, 2024.

Penny Blood: Hellbound was developed by STUDIO WILDROSE.

Penny Blood: Hellbound has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked Penny Blood: Hellbound for its story but disliked it for its grinding.

Penny Blood: Hellbound is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

Similar games include Ravenswatch, SWORN, Windblown, Have a Nice Death, Ember Knights and others.