Sanguivore
- December 1, 2023
- Blood Eater Games
Get on Steam"Sanguivore is a heart-pounding action game that offers both single-player and multiplayer modes, including co-op and PvP, for up to 4 players. As survivors in a nightmarish town, you must scavenge for resources, solve puzzles, and outsmart bloodthirsty monstrosities to escape. Teamwork and quick thinking are essential to navigate the four distinct areas and uncover the potential escape routes."
Reviews
- The game offers a fun and engaging cooperative experience, especially when played with friends.
- The graphics and atmosphere are impressive, contributing to a genuinely creepy vibe.
- There is a lot of potential for growth and improvement, with developers actively planning new content and updates.
- The game suffers from performance issues and requires high system specifications, making it unplayable for some users.
- There are bugs and optimization problems that need to be addressed before it can be considered fully polished.
- Some players expressed concerns about the game's replay value and the difficulty of the enemy.
- gameplay6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is highly praised for its enjoyable core mechanics, combining tense and eerie elements with fun cooperative features that enhance the overall experience. Players appreciate the effective scares and the way the mechanics and aesthetics work together to create an engaging atmosphere.
“The scares aren’t hacky and the coop mechanics are so much fun.”
“The mechanics and aesthetics come together to create a fun cooperative experience that had my heart pounding for hours.”
“Gameplay is super tense and eerie.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are widely praised for their impressive quality, with players noting that even lower settings maintain a visually appealing experience. The combination of graphics, AI, and atmosphere contributes to an engaging and immersive cooperative gameplay experience.
“Look at all the things planned by the developers. The graphics alone are amazing, but the AI and overall atmosphere are something I think most developers really fail to pinpoint.”
“The mechanics and aesthetics come together to create a fun cooperative experience that had my heart pounding for hours.”
“I played on a few different graphic settings and noticed that even on low, it still looks really good.”
- optimization3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is currently a significant issue, with players reporting low frame rates on mid-range systems, particularly in smoke-heavy scenarios. Many users feel that it is not ready for early access due to its unpolished state and the need for performance updates.
“The game's optimization is still being polished and improved, but it shows promise for future performance enhancements.”
“There are some performance updates needed, along with the promised content, to enhance the overall experience.”
“Some warnings before buying are that the game's optimization is still being polished and improved, and there will be some low frame rates even on some mid-range systems, especially when looking at smoke.”
“Needs some performance updates, as well as the promised content.”
“I found it boring, and it's very unoptimized to the point where it shouldn't be listed in early access yet.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users express mixed feelings about replayability; while some are concerned that the game may lose its appeal after discovering all escape routes, others appreciate the replayability options available. Overall, the game is recommended despite these concerns.
“Kind of worried about replay value after you figure out the escapes, but would recommend.”
“I'm kind of worried about the replay value after you figure out the escapes, but I would still recommend it.”
“I very much like this option of replayability.”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game lacks a narrative component, with users noting that there is no story present.
“There is no story to speak of.”
“The game lacks any meaningful narrative.”
“The storyline is completely absent.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers praise the game's atmosphere, highlighting its impressive graphics and well-executed AI, which contribute to an immersive experience that many developers struggle to achieve.
“The graphics alone are amazing, but the AI and overall atmosphere is something I think most developers really fail to pinpoint.”
“The immersive atmosphere draws you in and makes you feel like you're part of the world.”
“Every detail contributes to a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere that keeps you engaged.”
- music1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game effectively enhances the horror experience, with jump scares complemented by a suspenseful soundtrack and heartbeat sounds that heighten tension and fear.
“The jump scares really do make you jump, and the feeling you get when the music starts and the heartbeat is going is truly terrifying.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players express that the grinding in the game is excessively time-consuming, often requiring a significant investment of time akin to having a second life to fully engage with it.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
“Grinding takes away from the enjoyment of the game.”
