The True Tales of Bloodstreet 13

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Replay the crime scene from multiple perspectives as you follow detective Deacon Darnell in this mysterious case! A die-hard social puzzle game.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

The True Tales of Bloodstreet 13 screenshot

76%

Audience ScoreBased on 41 reviews

story12 positive mentions

grinding2 negative mentions

The story is intriguing and keeps players engaged, with a unique concept of exploring different characters' perspectives.
The voice acting and audio design contribute significantly to the game's atmosphere, enhancing the overall experience.
The art style, combining 2D characters with a 3D environment, is visually appealing and adds to the game's charm.

The controls are clunky and poorly explained, making navigation and gameplay frustrating, especially for those using a touchpad.
Replaying chapters can become tedious, as players often have to redo sections to progress, which can lead to boredom.
There is a lack of options for subtitles or skipping dialogue, which can disrupt the flow of the game and make it difficult to follow the story.

story
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
41%
49%
10%
The story is generally regarded as interesting and captivating, with a non-linear structure that allows players to explore different character perspectives and make choices that affect outcomes. While some reviews highlight the potential of the characters and the intriguing plot, others note issues such as awkward voice acting and the need for replaying chapters, which can detract from the experience. Overall, the combination of a compelling narrative, atmospheric audio, and engaging gameplay dynamics keeps players invested in the unfolding mystery.
- “The storyline is pretty interesting, and I like the concept of trying to figure out what happened by playing the same scenario from different characters' perspectives.”
- “The story of the game is non-linear; players are free to jump into a character's storyline and play around. Actions in one character's story will have consequences in that of another.”
- “This captivating story-driven detective game kept me hooked until the very end!”
- “Then it goes on with a boring story you're sort of involved in with no animation of the characters and terrible acting.”
- “The stilted and awkward voice acting is rather off-putting and pulls me out of the story.”
- “Which gets boring very quickly, especially when something in the story changes, and you need to replay an entire chapter to 'fix' it.”
gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
34%
33%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the exploration and storytelling elements, while others criticize the lack of tutorials, rudimentary controls, and poorly explained mechanics. Although the concept is seen as cool and enjoyable, many feel that the gameplay could benefit from more refinement and attention to detail. Overall, the experience ranges from engaging to frustrating, depending on individual preferences.
- “I really liked the exploring gameplay of this game: walking around, looking for clues and making the right choices in the conversations.”
- “Amazing audio, captivating storytelling and good gameplay.”
- “The easy gameplay makes it fast to play through.”
- “I feel like this part could use a bit more attention gameplay-wise.”
- “Confusing, bad mechanics; throws you in with no tutorial in a game where a tutorial is needed.”
- “Bad mechanics.”
atmosphere
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
40%
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its effective storytelling, voice acting, and soundtrack, which together create a dark and mysterious ambiance. Players recommend experiencing it in a dimly lit environment to fully appreciate the immersive atmosphere, despite noting that movement and animations could be improved. Overall, the atmosphere significantly enhances the game's appeal.
- “Good storytelling and a refreshing concept overall, but what I liked the most is the voice acting and soundtrack combo, which really conveys the dark and mysterious atmosphere.”
- “I loved the atmosphere and the audio in the game!”
- “My first time going through this game, I darkened my room, boosted my volume, and enjoyed the atmosphere that was created.”
- “The movement and animations could use some polishing, but the atmosphere and game/story structure are very interesting!”
- “Would recommend to play it in the dark; it adds to the atmosphere.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The game's graphics are appreciated for their artistic style and contribute positively to the overall experience, though some players find them somewhat repetitive. While not groundbreaking, the visuals complement the engaging story and strong voice acting, enhancing the gameplay.
- “I love the artwork in this game and how you can revisit your investigation if you have missed something.”
- “It's a fun game with nice graphics and an interesting story.”
- “This game has an interesting art style and a great story.”
- “The graphics aren't amazing; they can get kind of repetitive or long-winded at times.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music and voice acting in the game are highly praised for effectively enhancing the dark and mysterious atmosphere, contributing significantly to the overall storytelling and gameplay experience. Reviewers highlight the excellent background music and passionate performances as standout elements.
- “Good storytelling and a refreshing concept overall, but what I liked the most is the voice acting and soundtrack combo, which really conveys the dark and mysterious atmosphere.”
- “That said, interesting story, entertaining gameplay dynamics, and well-done music and voice acting.”
- “The background music and passionate voice acting are excellent.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and monotonous, leading to a frustrating gameplay experience.
- “Wow, this is tedious!”
- “Tedious gameplay.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The emotional aspect of the game is criticized for its lack of engaging storytelling and poor character animation, which detracts from player involvement and overall emotional impact.
- “Then it goes on with a boring story you're sort of involved in, with no animation of the characters and terrible acting.”
- “The emotional moments feel forced and lack genuine impact, making it hard to connect with the characters.”
- “Despite the game's attempts at emotional depth, the writing falls flat and fails to evoke any real feelings.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The humor in the game is highlighted by moments of clever mockery, particularly in the way characters poke fun at archetypes like the handsome guy, eliciting genuine laughter from players.
- “He really made me laugh when he mocked the handsome guy.”
- “The witty dialogue and clever puns kept me chuckling throughout the game.”
- “I couldn't stop laughing at the hilarious character interactions and absurd situations.”