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#BLUD is a game I like, but it's a game I wanted to LOVE and it's not quite there for me. This may not surprise you, but this game was originally a pilot for a cartoon before the devs decided to make a video game instead. And while the the animation work is stellar, the video game portion of this video game leaves a lot to be desired.
This game can be very dull, there are parts that feel heavily padded, combat has no room for experimentation or self expression and before an update added I-frames to the dodge roll it could be very punishing. Not that it was ever difficult, considering you can carry 35+ full heals and use them from the pause menu. This game might not be getting patched again since Humble Games exploded and fired all it's staff. And even though it's likely to remain in this rather raw state forever, I would still recommend this game to a certain type of person.
Hey buddy. Yeah, you. Do love cartoons? Do you REALLY love cartoons? Than this is the game for you pal. There is SO MUCH amazing, stylish animation in this game. For every attack, with every weapon attachment, in eight different directions plus roll attacks! And for every character and all of the bosses and enemies to! There are parts of this game without static backgrounds, where the animation is taking place in front of more animation! There's even a reference to animation pioneer Windsor McKay and his character Gertie the dinosaur.
This game can be raw, but it is never lacking for charm or personality. It's a janky Zelda clone under that hood, but it looks like nothing else.