I mean, I haven't played this yet, but it looks like it's meant to be an exploration/criticism of religious themes. I doubt they picked the aesthetic for zero reason
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Blasphemous |OT| Bible Souls
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I mean, I haven't played this yet, but it looks like it's meant to be an exploration/criticism of religious themes. I doubt they picked the aesthetic for zero reason
Right? I doubt the game is specifically about Jesus or Mary or the Pope but as a game this steeped in JudeoChristian and Catholic iconography with a story and characters it is nearly impossible for it to not bump up against themes of faith, sin, righteousness and religion as an institution. How it handles those themes and what questions it's interested in tackling/answering though is to be seen.
I doubt this is a case like the time with David Cage where he tried to pretend there was nothing thematically political/racial in regards to Detroit Become Human. At least I'd hope the devs of this game aren't that naive to say they aren't making a game about religion despite what they're showing.
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Based on interviews with the developers, one of their primary goals was to make a game that reflected their own Spanish cultural background and traditions. Just like how Japanese games tend to reflect the culture of their country of origin.
That said, they've been very shy in terms of talking about the actual story or any specific themes. I imagine that's all full of spoilers and, given the type of storytelling employed in what we've seen so far, a lot could be left open to interpretation.
I mean you all saw the first boss, where you cut him open then fill your helmet with its blood and then put it back on.
I'm sure it's not a pro-religion game.
I'm sure it's not a pro-religion game.
The way I look at it, it uses Spanish Catholic lore just as From's Otogi used Shinto.
It's used for flair and inspiration, but not as a critique nor a endorsement. It takes the iconography of the Holy Week and melts it to create a brand new original world.
And there's nothing wrong with that.
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That part is copied straight from their press kit :P. Maybe it's outdated then.
Our review has just gone up, really enjoyed the game and thought there's a great foundation there. The lore and world is fantastic if your care for it.
The elevated grotesqueness compared to its peers is what made it stand out, IMO.
Positive review (8/10) from Destructoid.
https://www.destructoid.com/review-blasphemous-566008.phtml
The wild thing about Blasphemous is that, if you exclude the action itself, is not much more grotesque than anything from the Holy Week.
Dark Catholic iconography is kind of bananas and usually shocking for people from Protestant countries.
We kind of take the whole thing abour martyred zombie son of God a bit too literally.
Dark Catholic iconography is kind of bananas and usually shocking for people from Protestant countries.
We kind of take the whole thing abour martyred zombie son of God a bit too literally.
Don't get me wrong, I think it works well for it but I did feel it went a bit over the top at times for the sake of it.
I played through it twice and on my first playthrough when watching my time, I hit the 50% point at around 10 hours played. There are a lot of secrets and hidden paths however and I wasn't able to complete one quest because I went a different way after accepting it so there's some variation there too.
I dont do multiple runs. I do explore a lot in the run I DO do. 10 hours sounds about right for me, Super Metroid is nearing that and as fantastic as it is, Im pretty much ready to be done with it >_>
For the price point, if you like this style of game then i can recommend it. Even though some of the other reviews mentioned problems with the combat, I actually really enjoyed it and was one of my highlights. I also really appreciated the open nature of the game to begin with.
It's hard to explain, but there's something about this game's art style that makes me really uncomfortable, despite not having a religious upbringing. There's something about gruesome gothic Catholic imagery that puts me in a weird state of mind.
It's not a criticism by any means, I'm fascinated by how the look of this game alone makes me feel.
I'm close to 100% at around 18 hours. To the main boss was probably around 12.
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Now the question becomes, do I want to day 1 this as I am just about to finish super Metroid hmm. No joke, and I guess that's how marketing works, but if the game had a pre-order discount, even just 10% I would probably buy it without thinking. As it stands, I just go "well, it will be the same price whenever I buy it so no rush" >_>
IGN is spiraling out of control, it seems. The page in my country doesn't even work anymore, and since that Miucin debacle they can't seem to get things right.
*Drop down the entire score just because they think the combat is based on memory*
What kind of complaint is that?! And that steam achievement shit deserves it's own thread...
What kind of complaint is that?! And that steam achievement shit deserves it's own thread...
I've been following this for a while. Hope it reviews well.
This made me laugh though:
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This made me laugh though:
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Quality pro-religion games are bad or what? (if they exist of course 😁)
Lol I don't know I'm just saying there's no way this is one but funky papa is making me reconsider my stance
IGN Spain gave it an 8.5
Yeah but HK is kind of an outlier, its quality/price ratio is insane.
I am not religious myself but I always saw religion as an interesting art form.
It's like art, but taken super serious by people as if they are the answer of all. I kinda like that.
I especially like the effort people put into religion related things such as painting, sculpture, architecture etc.
It's like art, but taken super serious by people as if they are the answer of all. I kinda like that.
I especially like the effort people put into religion related things such as painting, sculpture, architecture etc.
Unless there is some late game secret, I believe it has been publicly said that all you're supposed to get is the sword and its upgrades. No other weapons.
Maan I wanted to play with a Spear. I love Spears in metroidvania.
The review I read (the one by IGN Italy) states that there's only one weapon.
Why is it not up to pre-order/buy on steam?
Also is it normal to fear that the game is short on content due to the price point?
Also is it normal to fear that the game is short on content due to the price point?
price point? the game is at least $5 more than most indies. And reports here say its 10+ hours at the very least, more if you explore a lot as is the case with the genre.
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