Bleed

1. JoeB666

   Sep 18, 2013

   10

   I really liked this game. It's as challenging (or as easy) as you want it to be (with different difficulty levels). It has personality andI really liked this game. It's as challenging (or as easy) as you want it to be (with different difficulty levels). It has personality and heart. For what it's worth, I *enjoyed* it far more than Super Meat Boy (which was an exercise in masochism). I'll be checking out Bootdisk Revolution's future works: keep it up, Ian Campbell!… Expand

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2. iobo

   Jul 11, 2013

   10

   PROS :
   - Super fun gameplay. It's like 2D Max Payne. Slow your time and dodge the bullets. Core game mechanic is superb and make me playPROS :
   - Super fun gameplay. It's like 2D Max Payne. Slow your time and dodge the bullets. Core game mechanic is superb and make me play again and again.
   - Awesome stage design. Brilliant design of stage is just great. Playing through stages, you will may think 'Oh, it's classical but nice.'
   - Various modes to play. It's not just a single story campaign, but there's also a arcade mode, challenge mode, etc. And change your character will plus hardness to play.
   
   CONS :
   - Short story. I cleared this game just 2~3 hours. (Normal) And the story line is just plain, not special.
   - Nothing new. But combination of it is well mixed.
   
   I really enjoyed this game. If you are fan of 2D shooter platformer, BUY IT NOW. This game has a value of buying.… Expand

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4. LPmariiio

   Nov 7, 2013

   9

   I have to say, when I first started playing this game I didn't expect much because of the low price tag (I bought it when it was on sale).I have to say, when I first started playing this game I didn't expect much because of the low price tag (I bought it when it was on sale).
   But I was really surprised by how good the game actually is. After playing the first levels I quickly got the hang of it and could enjoy the game even more.
   I also like the challenge when you play through the game for the first time.
   
   Also: I don't know why but I kinda didn't notice the ingame shop. This resulted in me playing through the game on hard without any items, which was of course much more challenging than playing with items, but since I like difficult games (especially platformers) I don't regret not buying anything.
   
   The gameplay and the bosses remind me of Megaman, and I think this game is pretty much on the same level as Megaman 2 (the only Mega Man game I've played *cough*) when it comes to having fun playing the game.
   
   All in all:
   pros:
   The controls are really smooth and once you get the hang of them you really start to enjoy this game.
   Really well designed stages and bosses
   The various game modes are also super fun to play if you want the extra challenge. (Arcade mode and challenge mode)
   The difficulty settings
   The 16 bit+ graphics look really nice
   
   neutral:
   The music. It's clearly not bad, but it's also not something that gets stuck in your ears easily (unlike cave story or Mega Man)
   The story: Honestly: it's a platformer, it doesn't need to have a great story. The great humour makes up for it though.
   
   cons:
   It could be a little bit longer. If you're fast, you can play through this game in about 1 hour (I have also seen some speedrunners getting… Expand

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5. AbyssionGaming

   Jul 24, 2013

   9

   As someone who plays a lot of PC games, I often rely on Steam to provide me with cheap, easily accessible gaming experiences that I can almostAs someone who plays a lot of PC games, I often rely on Steam to provide me with cheap, easily accessible gaming experiences that I can almost instantly load up anytime, by myself or with some friends. However there is a problem, Steam is so prevalent that it’s easy to overlook other digital distribution platforms and websites that are indeed out there, packed with some stellar content of their own.
   
   In Bleed, you are Wryn, a very chirpy girl who has very big ambitions: to take down previously legendary video game heroes in order to become the greatest hero of all time. These “greatest heroes of all time” have grown lazy, greedy, or have just simply faded into obscurity since their implied golden days. Wryn sees this as a perfect opportunity to realize her dream and thus sets out on a quest to put down these forgotten heroes. Wryn herself is a great protagonist; her design and fourth wall-breaking quotes are utterly charming and presented in such a way that she becomes likeable to the point that she becomes rather memorable. She’s a character you actively want to play as, and the game is infinitely more fun because of this.
   
   Bleed seamlessly integrates several mechanics that are easy to learn, yet hard to master: a technique that is quite scarce in the industry today, even within the vibrant indie scene. Wryn however makes use of a variety of weapons and uses them in conjunction with the fantastic jumping system. Wryn can “jump dash” in mid-air up to three times, which can be used to swiftly weave through projectiles, gain extra jump height and open up possibilities for speed running The jump dash mechanic is incredibly satisfying in that it’s as smooth as it is stylish. Using it effectively is a good way to measure how good your becoming at the game, making it rewarding. Wryn also has the ability to slow time for a few seconds depending on how full her energy bar is, which can help during some of the trickier projectile patterns and sections.
   
   In terms of graphical and sound presentation, Bleed shines yet again. The game presents a very clean, pixilated look that’s fitting of its old-school styling’s. Games of this kind often make the mistake of losing solid game feel amidst top-drawer visuals, however Bleed’s obstacles and enemies actively work in conjunction with the aesthetics ensuring anything that could potentially harm you is clearly visible at all times. Bleed’s chip-tune soundtrack is as upbeat and charming as its protagonist, and is honestly home to some of the catchiest tunes of this genre since Scott Pilgrim vs. The World: The Game.
   
   “Love” is a term we attach to our favorite games, as well as games we enjoy a great deal. Bleed is a game I am in love with; it’s a game with very clear goals and for what it wants to achieve, it executes them almost flawlessly. Some may be put off by the short length, but honestly, there’s so much character already in each individual stage and a good deal of extra content to unlock that it more than makes up for this.… Expand

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6. Abbrandt27

   Jan 2, 2015

   8

   I got this game for something like $1.25 on steam. I wasn't expecting much from a game cheaper than a bottle of soda, but its actually quiteI got this game for something like $1.25 on steam. I wasn't expecting much from a game cheaper than a bottle of soda, but its actually quite fun. Its not exactly the most different game out there. But if your someone who likes punishingly difficult games its great. Jack the difficulty up to high or extreme and it becomes fabulously hard. If your looking for a nice little game to play now and then, and possibly some rage, go for it!… Expand

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7. allo_ver

   Dec 24, 2015

   8

   Excellent old-school action game, with charming pixel-art and and some neat ideas put together. The action on screen is intense - especiallyExcellent old-school action game, with charming pixel-art and and some neat ideas put together. The action on screen is intense - especially on harder levels - while the bullet-time mechanics and mid-jump dashes make up for varied and interesting fights. The stage design and the bosses are pretty good and all of them pose their own challenge.
   
   It may be a bit short, but on the other hand it doesn't get repetitive.… Expand

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8. Corrupted12

   Jul 3, 2013

   2

   Yiiiikes. Bleed is a nothing-special shoot-em-up with interesting art. The plot is...thin, to say the least. Honestly it's just an excuse toYiiiikes. Bleed is a nothing-special shoot-em-up with interesting art. The plot is...thin, to say the least. Honestly it's just an excuse to kill. Which is okay, if the killing was especially interesting. For a game called "Bleed" you hopefully know that going in. Unfortunately, the killing is not especially interesting. Or interesting at all, really.
   
   You shoot, things die, their puny attacks not being especially difficult to dodge. If you fail, you respawn a short distance away, with full health, and lose out on some money with which to buy more generic weapons and probably some achievements or something.
   
   Also, this game lasts about an hour, at best, unless you're trying to be all pro and replay the handful of ten-minute-long levels to get perfect ranks.
   
   But all these things are...bearable, at least. The quality of a free internet game, but bearable. Where the game really became unplayable for me was with its gimmicky "triple jump" mechanic. Basically, you jump and move in the direction of whatever arrow you push, three times. Unfortunately, no game has done this in the history of ever, with the possible exception of Super Smash Bros Melee and Pikachu. Remember how much of a pain in the ass it was learning to control that jump? That's basically this whole game. If the game was longer, maybe they'd have eased you in, started you off with just a double jump, so that you were moving more like Captain Falcon, again from SSBM. Unfortunately it is, as stated before, stupidly short.
   
   So for me, at least, it was basically "fumble your way through a very limited number of levels, stumbling into or almost into nearly every obstacle like a drunken retard, while shooting and dodging like a goddamn ninja." I felt like a child trying to wield the torso-sized Xbox controller again, learning to use something totally alien. Only you're given fifteen minutes to do so, because this game feels like it was cranked out in an afternoon.
   
   Anyway, if using practically alien systems for a gimmick in order to play a short, lackluster game is your cup of tea, Bleed is for you.… Expand

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