Blasphemous Reviews

Blasphemous is ranked in the 79th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
8 / 10.0
Aug 14, 2020

Blasphemous is beautiful. Soaked in blood and covered in grime, it is clear that so much effort and vision was put into this game.

Read full review

9 / 10
Mar 26, 2020

Blasphemous on the Nintendo Switch stands out right away with its fantastic pixel art depicting a desolate and inhospitable scenario. But there's a lot more to Blasphemous than its marvelous visual environment, the game has an amazing combat mechanic and its Metroidvania design coupled with platforms provides a world that is well worthy to explore, even after the game's main quest is completed.

Review in Portuguese | Read full review

Unscored
Jan 13, 2020

Blasphemous is a game that every lover of metroidvanias has to have. At the moment, it is not available in physical format, so it is almost a must-buy for title lovers, even more knowing that the money stays at home, since it is developed by a team of people from Seville. Entertaining, beautiful, addictive are qualifiers that perfectly define this title. Of course it can be improved, but you will not be disappointed if you play it.

Review in Spanish | Read full review

7.3 / 10.0
Dec 24, 2019

If you're into challenging action platformer games, Blasphemous is as good as the next. It isn't perfect or revolutionary, but it doesn't have to be. Its lore and visual direction are disturbingly beautiful and craft an interesting and distinct world. Great boss fights and an enjoyable and challenging combat system ensures that fans of the genre will have enough to sink their teeth into and enjoy.

Read full review

Cubed3
Top Critic
8 / 10
Dec 23, 2019

Blasphemous is an admirable piece of art. It does the whole metroidvania thing in a much less tedious way than most indie games do these days, and is bolstered by its distinct flavour and style.

Read full review

9 / 10.0
Dec 18, 2019

Blasphemous is not just a video game; it is a digital anthropological artifact, elevating it to the best "Christian" game that I have ever played.

Read full review

8 / 10.0
Nov 3, 2019

One thing that I would have liked to see in Blasphemous is a full-fledged fast traveling system, instead of the barebone one that we actually get. Still, Blasphemous is clearly a must-play title for those who love Souls-like mysteries and gameplay mechanics, just don't go in expecting a masterpiece.

Read full review

70%
Oct 18, 2019

Blasphemous' main and major positive aspect is its dense and unusual atmosphere. The game design was played just a bit too safe, though.

Review in Slovak | Read full review

Oct 17, 2019

Blasphemous finds success by adhering to staples of the genre and executing them well. Coupled with its strong art style and design, it’s a great option for anyone seeking another Metroidvania fix. It doesn’t reinvent the wheel, but it proudly shows off its visual personality.

Read full review

7.8 / 10.0
Oct 13, 2019

Blasphemous is postulated as one of the indies of the year, a great metroidvania, demanding and with a wonderful artistic design and a fascinating lore based on the culture and art of southern Spanish.

Review in Spanish | Read full review

8 / 10.0
Oct 13, 2019

Blasphemous is a merciless Metroidvania with a satisfying combat, despite the weak platforming, its boss fights are extremely entertaining and the art style is amazing, as it establishes a very engaging setting.

Review in Portuguese | Read full review

7.3 / 10.0
Oct 10, 2019

Besides the astonishing art design and the rich and imaginative dark-fantasy world, Blasphemous doesn't know how to mix perfectly the different genres it belongs to.

Review in Italian | Read full review

8 / 10
Oct 7, 2019

While lacking in sheer variety, what's there is solid. The art style and atmosphere is spectacular, and combat is intense and bloody.

Read full review

7.5 / 10.0
Oct 6, 2019

Blasphemous Is A Title With Appealing Atmosphere And Enjoyable Gameplay. Although Some Flaws In Platforming, Storytelling, And Other Aspects Damages The Experience To Some Extend But Still The Game Is An Amusing Title For Metroidvania Fans

Review in Persian | Read full review

Oct 4, 2019

Overall, I’d say Blasphemous is a must-play if you’re a fan of Souls-like adventuring, classic Metroidvania or if you just want to set off on a dark pilgrimage to unholy lands. There may be a few issues that hinder the experience here and there (some of which are supposedly being patched as we speak), but this is still one of my favorite gaming experiences of 2019, and I think horror fans will especially appreciate the work that went into crafting this terrifying world.

Read full review

Ken McKown
Top Critic
7.5 / 10.0
Oct 2, 2019

Blasphemous is an absolutely stunning game everyone should see in motion.

Read full review

8.5 / 10.0
Sep 30, 2019

If you love the Metroidvania, the challenging platforms, the detailed Pixel Art and the highly gloomy, heavy and terrifying atmospheres, this game should be a must in your library.

Review in Spanish | Read full review

Worth your time
Sep 30, 2019

Blasphemous is an excellent metroidvania, that doesn't evolve the genre, but combines the spirit of Prince of Persia, Super Metroid and Symphony of the Night in one magnificent-looking package.

Review in Greek | Read full review

85 / 100
Sep 30, 2019

Blasphemous is one of the most interesting metroidvanias recently. It offers a great gameplay and exquisite visual presentation. A simple sound production and several technical errors can be annoying, but they do not prevent you from appreciating the great quality of this game.

Review in Spanish | Read full review

Sep 29, 2019

"Blood, sweat and platforming."

Review in Finnish | Read full review