Illbleed

 Dreamcast
  • Publisher: AIA
  • Release Date: Apr 16, 2001
Metascore
61

Mixed or average reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
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  1. Planet Dreamcast
    70
    Control and camera issues, and the strange stop-n-go gameplay that Illbleed sports may be too annoying to make people want to endure the game's six levels. If you can get past those problems, then you may find something that is actually pretty enjoyable.
  2. GamePro
    70
    Illbleed scores major points for twisted originality, even if unfocused and clunky execution keeps it from turning horror on its gory, severed ear.
  3. IGN
    67
    I can appreciate the effort that went into the unique gameplay mechanics of Illbleed, but the clumsy controls and frustrating camera angles, make this game pretty difficult to play.
  5. GameShark
    64
    The wacky control requirements kill any desire to play the game. If you have a lot of patience, and a weird sense of humor, you may get a kick out of Illbleed.
  6. AllDreamcast
    60
    With its sluggish controls, odd collision detection problems, quirky gameplay mechanics, slow pace, and lousy camera angles, Illbleed may succeed at being an interesting idea but fails at transforming that idea into a worthwhile game.
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  7. GameSpot
    60
    Because its core play mechanics start to wear on you after even a few hours of playing, anything beyond a quick look makes little sense.
  8. DC Swirl
    60
    A weird hybrid product that is guaranteed to please some and alienate lots more.
  9. Core Magazine
    58
    B-Movie fans will enjoy the extreme gore and hilariously overwrought dialog, but those looking for genuine shocks will be sorely disappointed.
  10. GamerWeb Sega
    50
    Jerky controls and lame graphics.
  11. Daily Radar
    50
    In the end, though, the lackluster graphics, frustrating gameplay and repetitive actions make it a slightly entertaining romp through a scary theme park, but not fun enough for us to recommend as one of the DC's best.
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Awards & Rankings

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#39 Best Dreamcast Game of 2001
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#4 Most Discussed Dreamcast Game of 2001
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#3 Most Shared Dreamcast Game of 2001

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User Score
8.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 27 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 27
  3. Negative: 3 out of 27
  1. LaPsixo
    Jun 28, 2016
    9
    It's really interesting and underrated game in spite of clumsy fighting system. Every level brings something new and unexpected. Spooky,It's really interesting and underrated game in spite of clumsy fighting system. Every level brings something new and unexpected. Spooky, really crazy atmosphere, unique mechanics and lot's of black humour makes Illbleed pure classic of survival horror.… Full Review »
  2. GrandMasterD
    Sep 25, 2015
    7
    This was meant to be a cheesy horror game. It accomplished That. It's fun, and very different. It's a different take on survival horror forThis was meant to be a cheesy horror game. It accomplished That. It's fun, and very different. It's a different take on survival horror for sure. It's also my most expensive Dreamcast game. It's quirky, and fun to play, and to watch someone play. It's a must have, if you want to laugh, and jump a little. If Scream were a video game it should be done like this.… Full Review »
  3. DaveD.
    Jan 5, 2003
    10
    With all the great stuff found in this game all u can do is love it. The special ending is one of the weirdest and most suprising i'veWith all the great stuff found in this game all u can do is love it. The special ending is one of the weirdest and most suprising i've seen on any game console, a must get!!! … Full Review »
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