Blood Running

Item: Blood Running
Rating: 76
Author: VaporLens

Last updated: 2025-06-13

Summary

Addictive gameplay loop in extraction shooter roguelite.
Appealing and unique pixel art style.
High-quality sound design enhances immersion.
Cumbersome inventory management frustrates players.
Numerous game-breaking bugs severely impact experience.
Repetitive quests offer poor rewards.

Reviews (sample size): 160
Helpful reviews: 84%
Unhelpful reviews: 14%
Protest reviews: 2%

76%
Helpful reviews with positive sentiment
24%
Helpful reviews with negative sentiment

Positive points: 289
Negative points: 201
Gameplay points: 65
Perf. points: 12
Rec. points: 105
Misc points: 24

Point	Description	Importance
Addictive, fun, and engaging gameplay Description The game is praised for its addictive and enjoyable core gameplay loop, immersive world, and satisfying gunplay. Players find the game engaging and rewarding, with a good balance of challenge and fun. Many reviewers highlight the game's overall polish and potential for long-term enjoyment. Importance 95%	The game is praised for its addictive and enjoyable core gameplay loop, immersive world, and satisfying gunplay. Players find the game engaging and rewarding, with a good balance of challenge and fun. Many reviewers highlight the game's overall polish and potential for long-term enjoyment.	95%
Appealing and unique pixel art Description The game's pixel art style is consistently praised for being visually appealing, unique, and well-executed. Reviewers appreciate the vibrant colors, detailed environments, and overall aesthetic that contributes to the game's atmosphere. Importance 39%	The game's pixel art style is consistently praised for being visually appealing, unique, and well-executed. Reviewers appreciate the vibrant colors, detailed environments, and overall aesthetic that contributes to the game's atmosphere.	39%
Similar to, but distinct from, Zero Sievert Description The game is frequently compared to Zero Sievert, with many reviewers noting similarities in gameplay and mechanics. Some find it more accessible and enjoyable than Zero Sievert, while others appreciate it as a familiar experience with its own unique elements. Importance 27%	The game is frequently compared to Zero Sievert, with many reviewers noting similarities in gameplay and mechanics. Some find it more accessible and enjoyable than Zero Sievert, while others appreciate it as a familiar experience with its own unique elements.	27%
Well-realized cyberpunk setting Description The game's cyberpunk setting and aesthetic are well-realized and contribute to the overall immersive experience. Reviewers appreciate how the visuals, music, and themes create a cohesive and engaging atmosphere. Importance 17%	The game's cyberpunk setting and aesthetic are well-realized and contribute to the overall immersive experience. Reviewers appreciate how the visuals, music, and themes create a cohesive and engaging atmosphere.	17%
High-quality sound design and music Description The game's sound design and music are consistently praised for their high quality and contribution to the overall atmosphere. Reviewers note that the soundtrack enhances the feeling of desolation and immersion. Importance 13%	The game's sound design and music are consistently praised for their high quality and contribution to the overall atmosphere. Reviewers note that the soundtrack enhances the feeling of desolation and immersion.	13%
Unique extraction shooter roguelite Description The game offers a unique take on the extraction shooter genre, blending roguelike elements with cyberpunk aesthetics. The upgrade system is considered rewarding and less tedious compared to other games in the genre. Importance 13%	The game offers a unique take on the extraction shooter genre, blending roguelike elements with cyberpunk aesthetics. The upgrade system is considered rewarding and less tedious compared to other games in the genre.	13%
Balanced difficulty and looting system Description The game strikes a good balance by not punishing players too harshly upon death, while still providing a challenging experience. The looting system encourages strategic choices, and the ability to customize loadouts adds depth. Importance 10%	The game strikes a good balance by not punishing players too harshly upon death, while still providing a challenging experience. The looting system encourages strategic choices, and the ability to customize loadouts adds depth.	10%
Intuitive controls and UI Description The game's controls and user interface are intuitive and easy to use, making it accessible to new players. The skill tree and base management systems are also well-designed and straightforward. Importance 9%	The game's controls and user interface are intuitive and easy to use, making it accessible to new players. The skill tree and base management systems are also well-designed and straightforward.	9%
Great weapon and gear variety Description The game features a wide variety of weapons and gear options, allowing for extensive customization. This variety adds depth to the gameplay and allows players to fine-tune their play styles. Importance 7%	The game features a wide variety of weapons and gear options, allowing for extensive customization. This variety adds depth to the gameplay and allows players to fine-tune their play styles.	7%
Appropriate and customizable difficulty Description The game's difficulty is considered appropriate, with a progression system that feels achievable and rewarding. Players can unlock better gear and customize their difficulty level. Importance 7%	The game's difficulty is considered appropriate, with a progression system that feels achievable and rewarding. Players can unlock better gear and customize their difficulty level.	7%
Unique identity in extraction genre Description Blood Running stands out in the top-down extraction genre due to its animation, background style, and atmosphere. Blood Running is chill and relaxing, with combat to spice things up. Importance 6%	Blood Running stands out in the top-down extraction genre due to its animation, background style, and atmosphere. Blood Running is chill and relaxing, with combat to spice things up.	6%
Engaging base management system Description The game's base management system is emphasized, allowing players to upgrade facilities and craft various items. This feature, combined with loot collection and map exploration, contributes to high replay value. Importance 6%	The game's base management system is emphasized, allowing players to upgrade facilities and craft various items. This feature, combined with loot collection and map exploration, contributes to high replay value.	6%
Customizable weapons, accessible early Description Weapons can be modified and customized with specific skills to fine-tune play styles. Good weapons are accessible early in the game with enough money. Importance 6%	Weapons can be modified and customized with specific skills to fine-tune play styles. Good weapons are accessible early in the game with enough money.	6%