Blasphemous Reviews
If you can tolerate the super-annoying instant death traps and are a Metroidvania fan then I highly recommend Blasphemous.
Smart, brutal and occasionally unfair, Blasphemous is a relatively conservative take on Metroidvania that is still very much worth playing.
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"Blood, sweat and platforming."
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A welcome addition to an increasingly overcrowded subset of Soulslike games, Blasphemous really captures that formula and does the best job it possibly can while presenting a gorgeous pixel art style that will leave you in awe. The lack of fast travel rooms and the unnecessary precision-based platforming leave a bit of a sour after taste in an otherwise satisfying main course meal. If you’re itching for that difficult experience with some incredible boss encounters and over-the-top gore, Blasphemous is sure to be just what you ordered on the menu this year!
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.
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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.
Blasphemous is beautiful. Soaked in blood and covered in grime, it is clear that so much effort and vision was put into this game.
From first glance during a Direct there was no question that Blasphemous, visually, was something pretty special...
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.
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As it stands in its current form, I will say that if Blasphemous’ aesthetic interests you even a little, or if you’re a fan of metroidvania-style games, then it’s absolutely worth checking out in its current form.
Blasphemous is an absolutely stunning game everyone should see in motion.
There are better ways to get rid of your sins (and spend more quality time). Console version has some technical bugs that undermines the otherwise brilliant experience.
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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
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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.
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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.
Blasphemous is an eery Metroidvania with gorgeous animations and combat that's just a tad too one-dimensional.
Lack of depth and variety, and some platforming missteps, stain an otherwise great, oppressive experience.
An accomplished attempt to create a mix of Dark Souls and traditional Metroidvania, but its bizarre visual style ultimately overshadows its other virtues.
Blasphemous is an exciting dark-fantasy adventure with religious undertones, yet it struggles to maintain its poise throughout.
Blasphemous is a great little 2D Souls-like which will definitely appeal to fans of dark and difficult games. It doesn't have the polish of the likes of Dead Cells and is more linear than true Metroidvanias like Hollow Knight, but follows in the bloodied footsteps of titles like Death's Gambit and Slain: Back From Hell.