Blightbound
Release Date: July 27, 2021
RPG, fantasy, dungeon crawler, for 2 players, indie games, co-op, side-scroll, action RPG, splitscreen, multiplayer, singleplayer, internet
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Dungeon crawler designed to play in a co-operative mode, in which the action is shown from the side. In Blightbound, we traverse gloomy locations and confront hordes of monsters, gaining better and better equipment and gaining access to more characters.
Blightbound is a dungeon crawler in the action RPG convention, designed for multiplayer gameplay. The game was developed by the independent studio Ronimo Games, known for its warmly received game Awesomenauts, while its release was handled by Devolver Digital.
Plot
Blightbound takes us to a fantastic world. When dozens of years ago the heroes managed to defeat the Shadow Titan, it seemed that the inhabitants of this land would be able to breathe a sigh of relief. Unfortunately, a mysterious plague emerged from the dead body's antagonist, a fog that turns anyone in its range into a terrifying monster. The heroes we play in the course of the game have no choice but to face a new threat.
Mechanics
In Blightbound, we watch the action from the side, like in classic brawlers. The developers give us over twenty playable characters, each with their own story and set of individual skills. Heroes represent one of three professions - warrior, mage or assassin.
The gameplay consists mainly in wandering through hand drawn dungeons spreading under three lands (Gravemark, Underhold, Blood Ridge) and fighting dynamic battles with hordes of enemies. During the combat we have to show dexterity and reflexes and use the skills of the protagonists properly. In addition, cooperation with the other participants in the struggle plays an important role - as long as the warrior is doing well in the front line, the assassin is perfect for dealing damage from hiding, while the mage, as the chief healer, should stay as far away as possible from the turmoil of war.
The driving force behind the game are tasks that not only push the story forward, but also allow you to load powerful special abilities that give you an advantage on the battlefield. As we progress, we gain new equipment and raw materials to produce better and better equipment, and we unlock more playable characters. In the breaks from wandering through the dungeons and facing the dangers, it is worthwhile to devote some time to expanding your asylum, located high in the mountains, where we can attract craftsmen who supply us with useful items.
Game modes
Blightbound allows you to play only in co-op mode for up to three players. The multiplayer mode allows you to have fun together both online and on the local network, as well as on a shared screen.
Technical aspects
The graphic design of Blightbound game has been maintained in cartoon style. The game combines hand drawn models with elements of three-dimensional graphics and dynamic lighting in an interesting way, which gives a pleasant effect.
July 28, 2021
Blightbound Review: A Dungeon Crawler by Any Other Name
This game won't change the world, and it's certainly not the best in its genre. It does, however, have the ability to enchant for several long hours. Some elements should be refined though. Read our Blightbound review.
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Gamepressure Review
Blightbound
This game won't change the world, and it's certainly not the best in its genre. It does, however, have the ability to enchant for several long hours. Some elements should be refined though. Read our Blightbound review.
PlayStation Universe: 6 / 10 by Sebastian Hawden
My opening days with Blightbound were ridden with crashes and bugs. Luckily the say one patch fixed most of these and you, if you buy it, will never have to suffer as I did. When I got through the initial pain, there are parts of Blightbound I liked. I enjoyed combing abilities together, I really enjoyed multiplayer and collecting new heroes is delightful. Be wary of playing alone though, the AI is tosh and the game can get quite repetitive in longer sessions. There are better examples of dungeon crawlers out there but Blightbound does have some good qualities mixed in with its bad ones.
Use a Potion: 5 / 10
Blightbound is a game that seemed to offer everything that I wanted with its stylish multiplayer dungeon-crawling adventure, but I just didn’t have much fun playing it. It’s a shame too, because it’s clear that a lot of love and effort has gone into making the game; it just didn’t come through in the final product. It’s never nice to slate a game and there’s no doubting that Blightbound has its strengths (there were occasions where everything flowed and I had a really good time), but it really is hard to recommend right now. With some fixes, refinements, and game balancing here and there, there’s the potential for it to be a fun little game – especially since the core mechanics of battling and exploration are pretty neat. As it stands though, there are much better co-op titles and much better dungeon-crawlers out there to play, with Blightbound proving a little too flawed to fully enjoy.
GameGrin: 6 / 10
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.
Blightbound Summary
Early Access:July 29, 2020
Platforms:
PC Windows
PlayStation 4
Xbox One
Developer: Ronimo Games
Publisher: Devolver Digital
Age restrictions: 12+
Blightbound System Requirements
PC / Windows
Minimum: Intel Core i5-2500K 3.3 GHz / AMD Phenom II X4 965 3.4 GHz, 8 GB RAM, graphic card 2 GB GeForce GTX 760 / Radeon R9 285 or better, 4 GB HDD, Windows 7/8.1/10 64-bit
Recommended: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0 GHz, 8 GB RAM, graphic card 4 GB GeForce GTX 970 or better, 4 GB HDD, Windows 7/8.1/10 64-bit