Release Date: July 27, 2021
Dungeon crawler designed to play in a co-operative mode, in which the action is shown from the side. In Blightbound, we traverse gloomy locations and confront hordes of monsters, gaining better and better equipment and gaining access to more characters.
Blightbound is a dungeon crawler in the action RPG convention, designed for multiplayer gameplay. The game was developed by the independent studio Ronimo Games, known for its warmly received game Awesomenauts, while its release was handled by Devolver Digital.
Blightbound takes us to a fantastic world. When dozens of years ago the heroes managed to defeat the Shadow Titan, it seemed that the inhabitants of this land would be able to breathe a sigh of relief. Unfortunately, a mysterious plague emerged from the dead body's antagonist, a fog that turns anyone in its range into a terrifying monster. The heroes we play in the course of the game have no choice but to face a new threat.
In Blightbound, we watch the action from the side, like in classic brawlers. The developers give us over twenty playable characters, each with their own story and set of individual skills. Heroes represent one of three professions - warrior, mage or assassin.
The gameplay consists mainly in wandering through hand drawn dungeons spreading under three lands (Gravemark, Underhold, Blood Ridge) and fighting dynamic battles with hordes of enemies. During the combat we have to show dexterity and reflexes and use the skills of the protagonists properly. In addition, cooperation with the other participants in the struggle plays an important role - as long as the warrior is doing well in the front line, the assassin is perfect for dealing damage from hiding, while the mage, as the chief healer, should stay as far away as possible from the turmoil of war.
The driving force behind the game are tasks that not only push the story forward, but also allow you to load powerful special abilities that give you an advantage on the battlefield. As we progress, we gain new equipment and raw materials to produce better and better equipment, and we unlock more playable characters. In the breaks from wandering through the dungeons and facing the dangers, it is worthwhile to devote some time to expanding your asylum, located high in the mountains, where we can attract craftsmen who supply us with useful items.
Blightbound allows you to play only in co-op mode for up to three players. The multiplayer mode allows you to have fun together both online and on the local network, as well as on a shared screen.
The graphic design of Blightbound game has been maintained in cartoon style. The game combines hand drawn models with elements of three-dimensional graphics and dynamic lighting in an interesting way, which gives a pleasant effect.
Platforms:
PC Windows
PlayStation 4
Xbox One
Age restrictions: 12+
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Blightbound Review: A Dungeon Crawler by Any Other Name
This game won't change the world, and it's certainly not the best in its genre. It does, however, have the ability to enchant for several long hours. Some elements should be refined though. Read our Blightbound review.
System Requirements for Blightbound Video Game:
PC / Windows
Minimum System Requirements:
Intel Core i5-2500K 3.3 GHz / AMD Phenom II X4 965 3.4 GHz, 8 GB RAM, graphic card 2 GB GeForce GTX 760 / Radeon R9 285 or better, 4 GB HDD, Windows 7/8.1/10 64-bit.
Recommended System Requirements:
Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0 GHz, 8 GB RAM, graphic card 4 GB GeForce GTX 970 or better, 4 GB HDD, Windows 7/8.1/10 64-bit.
Game Ratings for Blightbound Video Game.
Blightbound Review: A Dungeon Crawler by Any Other Name
This game won't change the world, and it's certainly not the best in its genre. It does, however, have the ability to enchant for several long hours. Some elements should be refined though. Read our Blightbound review.
Use a Potion: 5 / 10
Blightbound is a game that seemed to offer everything that I wanted with its stylish multiplayer dungeon-crawling adventure, but I just didn’t have much fun playing it. It’s a shame too, because it’s clear that a lot of love and effort has gone into making the game; it just didn’t come through in the final product. It’s never nice to slate a game and there’s no doubting that Blightbound has its strengths (there were occasions where everything flowed and I had a really good time), but it really is hard to recommend right now. With some fixes, refinements, and game balancing here and there, there’s the potential for it to be a fun little game – especially since the core mechanics of battling and exploration are pretty neat. As it stands though, there are much better co-op titles and much better dungeon-crawlers out there to play, with Blightbound proving a little too flawed to fully enjoy.
Just Push Start: 3.5 / 5 by Mark Fajardo
Overall, Blightbound has a good base, it just needs to expand on it more and a faster way to get there. Playing as a class you don't like until the version you do appears sucks and then leveling it can be a bit long. Certain enemies could also further the need to master each classes unique offering, so it isn't three damage dealers with one of them being responsible for healing. Given the roadmap suggests good things are coming, along with the progress we've seen thus far, but in its current state it needs a little more time to bake.
ThisGenGaming: 6 / 10 by Justin Oneil
Blightbound has flashes of fun within it but could’ve used more time in early access before launching in full. When I got to play with two actual other people online, I quite enjoyed taking down the enemies and bosses in these dungeons, at least for a time. The game has a great look to it but so much more can be done to improve it. It needs better bot AI, better loot that encourages you to want to keep playing, more compelling dungeons, and better optimization. For right now I would be hesitant to recommend it to those looking for a good dungeon crawler as there are many other better options available out there.
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