Blasphemous

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Generally favorable reviews- based on 204 Ratings

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  • Summary: Blasphemous is a punishing action-platformer that combines the fast-paced, skilled combat of a hack-n-slash game with a deep and evocative narrative core, delivered through exploration of a huge universe comprised of non-linear levels.
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
  1. Push Square
    Sep 11, 2019
    90
    If you’re skilled, you can speed through in a little over ten hours, though exploring every nook and cranny of the map and finding all of the collectables can take upwards of double that, especially considering there are two endings to experience. At any rate, Blasphemous is torturously fun, and one of the best the genre has to offer.
  2. CD-Action
    Oct 25, 2019
    85
    The Game Kitchen’s latest work is ideal not only for fans of metroidvania genre. For me its accessibility and sheer fun of gameplay compares to a “souls” version of last year’s Spider-Man, which is the best recommendation I can give. [12/2019, p.55]
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  3. IGN Italia
    Sep 9, 2019
    80
    Blasphemous is slowed by a few minor issues but overall has a gripping setting and haunting design presentation.
  4. Video Chums
    Sep 21, 2019
    80
    If you can tolerate the super-annoying instant death traps and are a Metroidvania fan then I highly recommend Blasphemous.
  5. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Oct 22, 2019
    80
    There are minor irritations – some bosses have annoying stun-locks, enemies sometimes don’t load in properly, and platforming can be iffy at times. But trying again comes with minimal punishment. Like the twisted religion testing The Penitent One’s faith, the game’s willing to forgive – if you’re willing to try again. [Issue#168, p.78]
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  6. VideoGamer
    Sep 12, 2019
    70
    A formulaic Metroidvania with satisfying combat and a thick mood in the air, Blasphemous uses its pixel art style and fixation on religious iconography to establish a powerful vision of a forsaken world.
  7. PlaySense
    Oct 8, 2019
    65
    Blasphemous represents the vision of a true artist, but remains a diamond in the rough due to technical difficulties and a frustrating degree of unfairness. There's room for improvement, let's leave it at that.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 45 out of 59
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 59
  3. Negative: 6 out of 59
  1. 9bb
    Jul 21, 2022
    10
    Wow just wow. Criminally undarated. Felt like playing a walking fever dream. Probably the most memorable art style in a video game. TheWow just wow. Criminally undarated. Felt like playing a walking fever dream. Probably the most memorable art style in a video game. The combat is also incredibly fun. The bosses mostly are a hit, especially in the dlc. The catholic themes really add to the story. And the world design is incredible.… Expand
  2. lailxd
    Dec 22, 2021
    10
    What I like about this game:
    dark ages religious atmosphere.
    challenging game play. characters design and dialogs. They are ridiculous and    What I like about this game:
    dark ages religious atmosphere.
    challenging game play.
    characters design and dialogs. They are ridiculous and I love them.

    I think most of the early user reviews are lower since the game had a lot of bugs at the start, but most were ironed out at this point.

    I will forever rate this game as 10/10. can't wait for Blasphemous 2!    … Expand
  4. ace1325
    Sep 10, 2019
    10
    A really cool and bloody metroidvania . With a cool style and killer combat
  5. oksoundsgood
    Aug 13, 2021
    9
    The art style and character designs of this game are intriguing enough for me, but when paired with fun combat (for the most part) andThe art style and character designs of this game are intriguing enough for me, but when paired with fun combat (for the most part) and exceptional level design, it culminates in a fun and bloody Metroidvania that I am sure to recommend to anyone looking for a game in the genre.… Expand
  6. bloodbreath32
    Aug 17, 2023
    8
    The game has great atmosphere with its dark tone, the gameplay has some issues related to the platforming, the map is a little short but it isThe game has great atmosphere with its dark tone, the gameplay has some issues related to the platforming, the map is a little short but it is full of many interesting things, good bosses, good exploration, and a reasonable amount of gameplay to grab on this great videogame… Expand
  7. TheMegaGodz
    Nov 13, 2020
    8
    Lots of fun! I'm typically not a fun of Metroidvania or Souls-style games, but I found myself really enjoying this game. The art is gorgeous,Lots of fun! I'm typically not a fun of Metroidvania or Souls-style games, but I found myself really enjoying this game. The art is gorgeous, the combat is fun; overall, a very enjoyable time.… Expand
  8. Vanessa19
    Nov 28, 2021
    0
    Tiene de todo, y lo mejor el equipo desarrollador escucha a su comunidad y están muy pendientes de las recomendaciones del juego, veo que enTiene de todo, y lo mejor el equipo desarrollador escucha a su comunidad y están muy pendientes de las recomendaciones del juego, veo que en cada actualización solucionan muchos fallos y nos han dado adicional 3 dlc gratuitos :D… Expand

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#76 Best PS4 Game of 2019
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#56 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2019