Bloomtown: A Different Story

 PlayStation 5
Metascore
74

Mixed or average reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. TheSixthAxis
    Jan 31, 2025
    90
    Bloomtown: A Different Story is everything I want from a video game. A hugely enjoyable story, slick script, bombastic battles, and the freedom to interact with the world in odd and inventive ways. It's pretty much essential.
  2. PlayStation Universe
    Sep 23, 2024
    85
    There is a lot to love about Bloomtown: A Different Story. Thanks to the game's fantastic writing and characters, I quickly fell in love with the town and its residents. Its soundtrack is brilliant, and the pixel art style really catches your eye. It's just a shame that some parts of its questing and combat hinder it from truly rising to greatness.
  3. Movies Games and Tech
    Nov 18, 2024
    80
    Overall, Bloomtown: A Different Story is a compelling indie RPG that delivers a mix of heartwarming storytelling and engaging gameplay. It appeals to fans of life-simulation games and turn-based combat but requires patience to overcome its initial pacing issues. For those willing to embrace its quirks, Bloomtown offers a memorable and nostalgic summer adventure.
  5. Softpedia
    Oct 9, 2024
    75
    Bloomtown: A different story is a wonderful JRPG, with western inspired themes, beautiful pixel art graphics and a challenging yet immersive gameplay. Sometimes it can become overwhelming, but the diabolical black humor tends to give you the necessary jolt to continue. It might not be as polished as a Persona game, but it is coherent and exciting, being a great choice for the fans of RPGs that you can lose yourself in. There are some weak points, where I wish the game could have been a bit more mature, but overall, it is great fun.
  6. Metro GameCentral
    Sep 26, 2024
    70
    A modern 16-bit role-playing with inspirations that range from Stranger Things to Persona 5, with elegant turn-based combat and a knowing wink to the genre’s more established tropes.
  7. Impulsegamer
    Oct 21, 2024
    52
    Bloomtown: A Different Story is a turn-based JRPG where bartering your soul with Satan is the least of your worries. The games’ quirky characters and unconventional story are a highlight and pull you in instantly. Sadly, the inquisitiveness and allure drop rather quickly due to an overabundance of mechanics and inconvenient design making Bloomtown wilt away.