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Blightbound
Released On: Jul 27, 2021
59
4.3
Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 11 Critic Reviews
59
9% Positive
1 Review
1 Review
73% Mixed
8 Reviews
8 Reviews
9% Negative
1 Review
1 Review
Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 11 Critic Reviews
59
9% Positive
1 Review
1 Review
73% Mixed
8 Reviews
8 Reviews
9% Negative
1 Review
1 Review
Even with some minor issues with the puzzles and UI in the game I am impressed by how much Blightbound offers out of the gate. The shared experiences and monster variety make this something I would recommend to anyone familiar with the dungeon crawling genre. That being said, even though random matchmaking worked well, you'll have a lot more fun playing with a dedicated group of three.
Perhaps the high tension cooldown/charge loop will be enough to compensate for a somewhat threadbare presentation elsewhere. There’s an entire crafting/shopping/customization system I failed to mention. Like the battles and the story, it grows slowly, developing over dozens of hours into something tangible and potent. If my description of the core gameplay loop has you curious, check it out! But if a quick glance at the trailers and the streams has you wondering what you’re missing, maybe save this adventure for another doomed warrior.
I will say if you even remotely like the look of the art then Blightbound is a must buy to experience that alone, it's worth every penny in that regard, but if you are looking for anything more then I’d sadly give it a miss. I really wanted to like Blightbound, it's clear there is some real passion and brilliance in places but it just never reaches anything close to its potential. The rabbit hole is horribly shallow, the promising first leap into the magical world being cut horribly short as you hit the earth with a deafening thud.
It’s not the most compelling dungeon crawler on the market, but Blightbound‘s smart blend of genres and unique visual style help it stand out in a saturated space. I wouldn’t recommend it for solo players, but if you’ve got a trio of friends ready to go and you’re looking for a challenging, tactical brawler with decent replayability then it’s certainly worth a punt. Just keep in mind that despite the early access period, it still feels like you’re buying into something that is a work-in-progress.
Blightbound fails to convince mot only gameplay-wise. That’s a real shame, because the art style is very pretty. Bad AI, boring characters and a story that’s barely there are just some of the things that bothered us.
Blightbound is emerging from a year in Steam Early Access, but it might be doing so too early. Lingering issues with visual elements overlapping each other, uneven party balance, repetitive loot with lacklustre stats, and a bare-bones levelling design suggest that this game could do with more fundamental development work before hitting the big stage. With its creative art and engaging voice talent, there is definite potential here for a fantastic dungeon crawler, but the elements have not come together yet.
Blightbound is a perfect example of a game as wide as an ocean but as deep as a puddle. There’s a story, customization, and many characters, but they all take so much time to experience and have so little payoff that I can’t really recommend this game to anyone in its current state. Coming from the studio that made Awesomenauts, Blightbound feels like a step down in terms of execution and polish. It’s disappointing to see something that clearly had lofty ambitions fall so far short of what it could have been.
User Score
Generally Unfavorable
Based on 6 User Ratings
4.3
17% Positive
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Generally Unfavorable
Based on 6 User Ratings
4.3
17% Positive
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Summary Blightbound is a multiplayer dungeon crawler that tasks three heroes to venture down from their mountain refuge to face the abominations of the Blight - a mysterious and corrupting fog that enshrouds the land.
Platforms:
- PC
- PlayStation 4
- Xbox One
Initial Release Date: Jul 27, 2021
Developer:
- Ronimo Games
Publisher: Devolver Digital
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