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Reception

We’ve had experience with the genre before, but it hasn’t captured our attention — until Blood Dungeon, that is.

2D platforming Survivors-like experience with trippy visuals and fast-paced gameplay

As with these Survivors-likes, there is the typical meta-progression chasing so you slowly feel more powerful and able to take on the harder dungeons. In the hub area you trade off bones for permanent ability increases like more health, damage and so on, and the Bunker holds the unlockable cast of characters. Despite the low detail, Newgrounds-esque,...

Even though Blood Dungeon occasionally stumbles when it comes to its platforming or its hub world, it’s hard to deny just how effectively it sinks its teeth into you, convincing you to do “just one more run,” even though that’s the exact same thing you said to yourself over an hour ago. The slow drip feed of new unlocks, completed quests, and bosses...

The audaciousness of Blood Dungeon makes it unique whilst feeling much like a fever dream. It is to the game's benefit, since it stands out well above the pack of other Survivors-likes. It adds its own distinct spin on the formula by blending the Survivors gameplay with that of a fast-paced 2D Platformer.