Blasphemous

 Xbox One
User Score
7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 111 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 86 out of 111
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 111
  3. Negative: 16 out of 111
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  1. Xbox_Alive
    Sep 13, 2019
    9
    Blasphermous' largest strength is 100% in is stunning presentation presentation. The sprite artwork is absolutely amazing, and the art direction is very unique indeed. I can't think of any other game that borrows on the catholic themes and images and imagination in the game. The music is also very nice score which accompanies your journey to the tone of perfection.In some ways the musicBlasphermous' largest strength is 100% in is stunning presentation presentation. The sprite artwork is absolutely amazing, and the art direction is very unique indeed. I can't think of any other game that borrows on the catholic themes and images and imagination in the game. The music is also very nice score which accompanies your journey to the tone of perfection.In some ways the music score even compliments the world to utter perfection at times. The gameplay is overly fun, even if a if a tad on the basic side. The combat consists of parrying enemies and occasionally using some questionably useful magic attacks to defeat your foes. You can unlock special moves along the way as well, but I rarely found a use for the special moves although they did look nice. There's also a lot of platforming, which is probably where you're going to die the most. Most bosses are tough, but don't fell cheap, and there is a checkpoint just before each one, so complaints there. While there aren't any major flaws apart from some bugs, I do have some gripes with the game. Firstly, there aren't enough fast travel locations in the world, and you're gonna be doing a ton of backtracking if you want to 100% the game. If you're going for 100% you're gonna have a frustrating experience, since there is no way to quickly check certain collectibles, and the map is incredibly basic without any option to leave markers or waypoints to help you along your journey, But overall I truly enjoyed my time with Blasphermous and I can only hope were to see more DLC for this Xbox gem in the future.… Expand
  2. Dex10
    Sep 10, 2019
    10
    Blasphemous is an absolutely gorgeous game, the art style, characters, world design, and gameplay is amazing. Can definitely see this become one of my all-time favourite game! Beautiful!
  3. antoniomit
    Sep 10, 2019
    10
    Felicidades por este gran juego! Si te gustan los 2D algo de dark souls, castlevania, este te va a encantar
  4. Nayats
    Sep 10, 2019
    10
    Sensacional propuesta del estudio español The Game Kitchen. Un "metroidvania" endiabladamente difícil con temática relacionada con la Semana Santa y el folklore español. El juego es una auténtica sorpresa para este 2019 y muy recomendable para jugadores que hayan disfrutado títulos como BloodStained, Hollow Knight o Dead Cells. Gustará a los más jugones.
  5. altalo
    Sep 10, 2019
    10
    Fantastica historia y gameplay en este metroidvania que es toda una sorpresa del estudio español
  6. Undertuto
    Nov 7, 2019
    8
    Genial juego, la ambientación tétrica me encanta, la música y la jugabilidad también. Es un juego difícil pero satisfactorio al final.
  7. leche_paterna
    Sep 12, 2019
    10
    Desafiante, absorbente y tremendamente adictivo. Posee una estética alucinante.
  8. Shootemalf
    Jul 31, 2020
    9
    Gran ambientación, originalidad y reto. A lo largo de unas 20 horas juegas en un mundo muy bien trazado, apoyado por una BSO que contribuye al conjunto. Jefes finales magníficos y una en particular digna del dark souls.
  9. javicalavera
    Sep 19, 2019
    10
    Brutal, ojalá hubiera más juegos así, me ha encantado le tenía muchas ganas y no me ha defraudado
  10. AceAscendus
    Sep 11, 2019
    10
    Awesome indie game! Incorporates a lot of good stuff from both Castlevania and Soulsborne games! The artstyle and atmosphere is extremely good, buy it and enjoy it, it is worth the money.
  11. SomaKurusu
    Sep 17, 2019
    10
    Este es el mejor juego español de todos los tiempos. Su Pixel Art es un trabajo fantástico. Su mezcla entre Castlevania y Dark Souls hace que sea un juego rico en exploración y brutal en sus combates. Este es el tipo de juego indie que hay que apoyar, ya que las grandes compañías en la actualidad tienen abandonado este estilo de juego.
  12. Rogerpt
    Sep 28, 2019
    9
    Excelent game! The ambient is Excelent and Hard put pleased. The ost on off the best this year.
  13. quakedamage15
    Oct 30, 2021
    9
    Gran videojuego de acción en 2d con un pixel art precioso. Su historia es difícil de entender, pero el lore y ambientación te atrapa y es única. Gran variedad de enemigos y escenarios. Los bosses son impresionantes y la música le viene como anillo al dedo. De los mejores juegos de este género que he jugado.Totalmente recomendable
  14. M0rk
    Oct 10, 2020
    10
    La inspiración tanto cultural y de otras grandes historias qué todos degustamos y conocemos. Excelente, juego hispano que habla por si solo 10/10
  15. kikilikilin
    Dec 29, 2020
    10
    The game has an amazing variety of combos and ways to play it, an amazing soundtrack and even better boss battles
  16. Xplocion
    Jan 25, 2023
    9
    The good:
    Colorful pixel art, lots of detail. Grim atmosphere. Competent Metroidvania. Much text, much to investigate. The progression of the Griever is felt as you equip new items. It has an expansion that expands the adventure.
    The bad: The map is not descriptive (one box does not represent the entire room). high difficulty. Enemies and traps are strategically placed to test your    The good:
    Colorful pixel art, lots of detail. Grim atmosphere. Competent Metroidvania. Much text, much to investigate. The progression of the Griever is felt as you equip new items. It has an expansion that expands the adventure.

    The bad:
    The map is not descriptive (one box does not represent the entire room). high difficulty. Enemies and traps are strategically placed to test your patience. Questionable connectivity. cryptic messages. Mission system not clear (it will make you lose things). It's very gore and scatological. Lots of text (will tell the story through items). Few skill slots.

    Lo Meh!:
    Be patient or you will repeat it over and over again. There's a special place in hades for creatives who put laser-firing enemies without cold down in games of swords and shields. Don't eat while you play    … Expand
  17. Alcaideeee
    Feb 27, 2022
    9
    A great game, the best art I've found in a game of its kind. Everything is designed in great detail. As a Spanish player, the dubbing seems to me to be one of the best I've ever heard, beating some triple-A games. What stands out the most are its characters, NPC's, enemies and bosses, they not only stand out in the visual section, but also in the convoluted nature of their conversations orA great game, the best art I've found in a game of its kind. Everything is designed in great detail. As a Spanish player, the dubbing seems to me to be one of the best I've ever heard, beating some triple-A games. What stands out the most are its characters, NPC's, enemies and bosses, they not only stand out in the visual section, but also in the convoluted nature of their conversations or in the hidden story behind them.

    The only bad thing is its controls, on many occasions they are a bit erratic and uncomfortable but other than that I don't see any other problem.

    I recommend it if you want a challenge, not a very big one to be honest, only the first hours are a real challenge, when you start to improve the mea culpa everything becomes more bearable.    … Expand
  18. MECOHATER
    Aug 16, 2023
    10
    Excelente metroidvania. Combina las mecánicas ya establecidas por dark souls y las implementa en un hermoso mundo 2D. La historia es algo confusa de entender por ti mismo,pero en Youtube encuentras resúmenes de tíos de 40 años. El lore es 10/10
  19. george_bondo
    Apr 29, 2023
    9
    получил настоящее эстетическое удовольствие от игры, такого дизайн мира может показать не каждая игра, так же игра ближе всего по духу из подобных платформеров к dark souls, своей таинственностью, возвращением назад, и отличными хоть и легкими боссами.получил настоящее эстетическое удовольствие от игры, такого дизайн мира может показать не каждая игра, так же игра ближе всего по духу из подобных платформеров к dark souls, своей таинственностью, возвращением назад, и отличными хоть и легкими боссами.
  20. ZYMROD
    Aug 17, 2023
    8
    Un gran juego, con un precioso estilo artístico y conceptual que te atrapara por horas. Junto a unas mecánicas típicas de un metroidvania en comunión con un sistema de combate solido. Es una buena inversión si quieres jugar algo retador con una historia interesante y personajes muy peculiares...

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#29 Best Xbox One Game of 2019
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#43 Most Discussed Xbox One Game of 2019

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Metascore
82

Generally favorable reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. SomosXbox
    Nov 20, 2019
    82
    Blasphemous is a brilliant soulsvania. Even though some mechanics are not polished as they should, combats, artistic design and specially bosses make Blasphemous a well deserved game for every kind of players.
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  2. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    Oct 13, 2019
    80
    Dark, bold and satisfying. Like all the best sins, Blasphemous is bloody good fun. [Issue#183, p.83]
  3. 4P.de
    Oct 11, 2019
    82
    Challenging and forceful 2D action-adventure set within a straggly world – each and every of the many deaths will be worthwhile.
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