DOOMBLADE

Platforms

• PC

  May 31, 2023

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  8.2

  playscore

  8.6

  9 Critics

  8.7

  123 Players

9 critic reviews · 0 community reviews across all platforms

Critic Reviews

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  HookedGamers

  9.5

  While on the whole Doomblade is a delightful game, I would be remiss if I didn't mention to occasional crashes I experienced while playing. It was never enough to render the game unplayable but occasionally the game would just freeze and force me to manually close it down and restart it. In a small indie game, the occasional crash is forgivable, and it does seem like the development team is still working on patching and revising the game.

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  Gaming Trend

  8.5

  DOOMBLADE offers fantastic combat, lore, and art direction which propel it to greatness. Despite progressing and backtracking being confusing and tedious at times, and a few lackluster boss fights, the occasional dullness was alleviated by great music and worldbuilding that spurs intrigue. The devs created a world that I was continuously getting lost in, both literally and figuratively.

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  Hey Poor Player

  6.0

  I really hate dunking on a cute, creative Metroidvania like DOOMBLADE, but I feel it just fails to make the game approachable and enjoyable. Much as I wanted to get lost in this dark, humorous world, the core mechanics never got more intuitive or fun, making the entire experience a slog. That said, there’s definitely a great game in here somewhere for those willing to push through the pain to find it.

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  Softpedia

  10

  Doomblade has a strong hook and an engaging core gameplay loop. The idea of attack-as-movement transforms how players see environments and approach the world. All Metroidvania systems are implemented well, especially the escalating upgrades that allow Gloom Girl to basically break the rules of this universe as she searches for the Dread Lords.

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  Hardcore Gamer

  8.0

  Doomblade is an incredible action-fest through a lively but broken underground world, and while one of its final major encounters is almost painfully non-fun, the journey there is irresistibly engaging from start to almost-finish.

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  NoobFeed

  9.5

  Ultimately, DOOMBLADE is a fantastic metroidvania game with a unique and deceptively fast-paced movement-combat system. It may take some getting used to, and getting used to it will be even harder with a controller, but once you do get used to it, the game is an absolute blast. For fans of the genre, this game is a definite gem and well worth the time.

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  GamesCreed

  9.8

  Overall, DOOMBLADE is a fast-paced quirky Metroidvania game that nails any and all expectations set for it and, at the same time, blows them away. From an amazing soundtrack to incredible lore and easy-to-use controls, DOOMBLADE is definitely a hit worth playing, even if you do have to battle the same boss multiple times due to dying every time.

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  Game Grin

  8.0

  DOOMBLADE is a fast-paced metroidvania title that blends twin-stick shooter mechanics. With tons of enemies and challenging boss battles, it puts your skills to the test. If you enjoy games with minimal hand-holding, this is the perfect choice for you!

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  God is a Geek

  8.0

  Doomblade is a wonderful MetroidVania with fantastic locomotion and a whole lot of new abilities to shake up the game throughout. Exploring the world is a joy thanks to the Doomblade, and there are plenty of collectables to make it worth your while too. Some of the enemies and hazards can be a bit of a chore to deal with, but not so much that they ruin the fun of slicing shit up as “Doom and Gloom”.

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