Bloody Good Time

Bloody Good Time has charm, sure, but this party ended years ago...

This is a multiplayer-focused shooter set on a Hollywood backlot, where players take on exaggerated B-movie roles and compete in a series of elimination-based game modes. The premise is built around absurdity. Matches revolve around earning points through stealth, aggression, and survival, while also managing basic needs like hunger, sleep, and bathroom breaks.

The movement and shooting felt standard for a Source-engine shooter, but what stood out most was the added layer of survival management. Having to monitor bodily needs mid-match introduced a unique kind of tension. It did not feel serious or strategic, but it added pressure in a way that briefly made the game more engaging. I found myself thinking this kind of mechanic could add depth to more traditional shooters if implemented well. Here, it was played for humour, and that mostly worked.

I played the game solo and quickly ran into the core issue. Bloody Good Time is built for PvP, but the multiplayer scene is completely dead. Bots are available, but they lack the intelligence and unpredictability needed to keep matches interesting. Without real players, the game’s systems fall flat. The lack of challenge and interaction made it feel repetitive and hollow.

There is very little guidance or on-boarding, and the weapon system was initially disorienting. Each slot contains multiple options, but without explanation or progression, the variety does not add much. It felt like a set of disconnected tools rather than a system you grow into.

The aesthetic fits the concept but was not enough to carry the experience.

By the 45-minute mark, I found myself watching the clock. The premise has charm, and the absurd mechanics do offer a few standout moments, but the lack of players and poor bot design mean that whatever this game once was, it is no longer functioning as intended.

Final Rating: 4/10
The concept is fun to explain, but the experience no longer holds up.

Its dead, but its incredibly interesting, like if TF2 was weirder than it already is.

Worth the money when on sale if you're looking for a fun little nostalgia trip, remember playing this alongside Battleblock theater, Brutal legend and CastleminerZ. Xbox 360 classic! :D

Best Game Ever.

It's fun, the online is dead but you can still enjoy it because the game has an option for play with bots

A ton of fun. Even if it's mostly dead now and nobody's online anymore, I still find myself playing it with the AI, which often surprises me with how clever it can be during rounds.

The only downside I can think of is the lack of maps.

But it's still a fun little way to spend time. I guess you could say it's a bloody good time all around!

Hilarious, action packed, and blue balling guards. Favorite place is the horror house.

Loved this game on the Xbox 360, being late to the party on PC kinda sucks but im still enjoying it regardless because its such a good game

this game is so good buy it its really fu

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I really miss these "bounty" games, the ship had a remake and that was a wee let down so it never got a proper sequel. they made a different game that just wasn't it.

who knew ubi published this ?

Best game from Xbox 360

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