#BLUD Release Date Trailer

Gameplay

From the trailer for #BLUD, one would assume the game would be a simple game with some light combat here and there, nothing that would pose an issue or be troubling. Now, don't let the cutesy animation from the trailer fool you! #BLUD is a challenging game, with a difficult combat mechanic to master, as you would be attacking in eight different directions; up, down, left, right, and on the diagonal directions.

Often you would find yourself having to face multiple enemies at once, which makes it a challenging yet tricky gameplay where you need to dodge attacks as well as deliver them simultaneously. It is a brutal game where you would often be overwhelmed by the sheer amount of enemies on the screen at any one time.

Health in the game is represented by hearts, which can be increased by finding hidden heart pieces. When attacked by an enemy, you lose either half or a whole heart depending on the severity of the attack. Hearts can be replenished by consuming food items like candy bars or soda found during gameplay, or by using first aid kits purchasable with coins collected during your journey. However, one would feel limited by the inability to store food items for later use, unlike first aid kits.

Losing all five hearts results in respawning enemies and a restart of the level, although puzzles remain completed. Boss battles conclude each level, presenting varying difficulties. One notable boss battle involved dodging obstacles while reflecting missiles back at the boss, a refreshing departure from the game's usual style.