Sacre Bleu

Sacre Bleu is a 2D Action Platformer with challenging platforming and navigation and fast-paced combat. The charming portrayal of the French Revolution creates the perfect backdrop for the unapologetic fun and excitement that the game offers.

83%Game Brain Score

gameplay, graphics

story, replayability

100% User Score Based on 39 reviews

Critic Score 74%Based on 5 reviews

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Sacre Bleu is a single player casual action adventure game. It was developed by Hildring Studio Inc and was released on April 17, 2025. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Mon dieu! Some rascal has thrown you, the captain of the Musketeers, into prison – on false charges, no less! Time to grab your blunderbuss and blast your way to freedom!

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Audience ScoreBased on 39 reviews

gameplay8 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

Sacre Bleu features intuitive controls and a unique blunderbuss mechanic that enhances both movement and combat, making gameplay engaging and dynamic.
The game offers a charming art style and whimsical humor, creating an enjoyable atmosphere that complements its fast-paced platforming action.
With a focus on speedrunning and competitive play, Sacre Bleu encourages replayability through well-designed levels and a scoring system that rewards skillful combat and time management.

The gameplay can become repetitive over time, as there are limited new mechanics introduced and many fights can be skipped.
Some players have reported bugs that can lead to soft locks and level restarts, which can disrupt the gaming experience.
Secrets are required to progress further in the game, which some players find frustrating and illogical.

gameplay
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Gameplay in the game is a mixed bag; while it features intuitive controls and engaging mechanics like bullet time that enhance the fast-paced action, some players feel it can become repetitive due to a lack of new elements and the ability to skip fights. However, many praise its well-designed levels, polished art style, and the unique blunderbuss mechanic, which contribute to a dynamic and immersive experience reminiscent of other successful platformers. Overall, the game offers a blend of charm, competitive play, and satisfying combat, making it enjoyable despite some criticisms.
- “I think this game is a great take on the action-platformer genre, with well-designed levels and mechanics that allow for very competitive play.”
- “Sacre Bleu delivers incredibly fun and tight platforming, akin to that of Super Meat Boy and Oni, but with new mechanics to make it a completely unique experience.”
- “The game isn't too long, but the gameplay does get somewhat old as there aren't new mechanics added, and you don't need to use the shooting or bomb dropping most of the time because you can skip many fights.”
- “Instead of slowly introducing one mechanic at a time, it throws you into the deep end with nothing to lose.”
- “The controls are both intuitive and responsive, and the mechanics are simple to learn but difficult to master.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their charming, cartoony art style and polished presentation, which contribute to a strong sense of immersion. Reviewers appreciate the unique setting that deviates from typical themes, as well as the beautiful visuals that enhance the overall gameplay experience. The combination of great level design and intuitive mechanics further elevates the game's aesthetic appeal.
- “The art style really stands out for me; it's super charming.”
- “I'm really impressed with the polished art style and clever intuitive mechanics.”
- “Very strong visuals and presentation!”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game complements each level's theme effectively, enhancing the overall experience without being distracting. Players appreciate its uniqueness and the cool vibe it creates, contributing to the game's beautiful visuals.
- “The music works great with the theme of each level and is never overpowering, allowing you to focus on the challenges ahead.”
- “Some of the music is really unique and creates a cool vibe.”
- “The visuals are beautiful, and the music is top-notch.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's humor is effectively conveyed through its quirky art and environment design, which adds personality without feeling forced. The combination of elegant visuals and absurd elements, along with humorous dialogues and playful mechanics, creates an engaging experience that is both goofy and charming.
- “The game’s quirk and humor come through nicely in the art and environment design, giving it a lot of personality without trying too hard.”
- “Hildring studio’s art direction is elegant, with a touch of absurdity—perfectly matched by the game’s unapologetically goofy humor (yes, when you die, it yells 'fromage!').”
- “It's truly engaging, still with simple mechanics, with tons of funny dialogues and spectacular hand-made art.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is a charming mystery set against the backdrop of revolutionary France, providing players with a captivating quest as they navigate through various challenging levels. Speedrunners will particularly enjoy the challenge of finding the shortest routes while unraveling the narrative.
- “Speedrunners will have a blast puzzling out each level for the shortest route, and the story is a cute mystery to uncover.”
- “You venture on a quest through revolutionary France and take on many challenging stages.”
- “The story is a cute mystery to uncover, but it feels shallow and lacks depth.”
- “You venture on a quest through revolutionary France, but the narrative feels disjointed and uninspired.”
- “The plot twists are predictable, making it hard to stay engaged with the story.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate the game's strong replayability, highlighted by levels designed for speed and combat rankings. The combination of engaging gameplay and visual appeal further enhances its value, making it a highly recommended title for repeated playthroughs.
- “The game both looks and plays great, and with the price and replayability taken into consideration, it’s an easy game to recommend.”
- “Levels are built for replayability, with rankings for speed and combat finesse.”
- “Once you complete the game, there's little incentive to go back and play again.”
- “The lack of meaningful choices and consequences makes replaying feel pointless.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be challenging yet manageable, though it can often feel tedious and frustrating.
- “It's a challenge, but it can also be tedious and frustrating.”
- “The grinding feels endless and often becomes a chore rather than an enjoyable part of the game.”
- “I find myself repeating the same tasks over and over, which makes the experience feel monotonous.”