Blasphemous

Its tedious but fun, tho some bosses are so frustrating to fight i still like playing it. Would love to play the second game (if its good)

Metroidvania padrão ouro, com história interessante e estética impecável. A única coisa que deixa a desejar é o fator platformer, mas isso é opinião pessoal. 9/10

One of the best games like this I've played. Only real complaint I have is that the difficulty mostly falls off a cliff after Our Lady of the Charred Visage on a first playthrough if you explore and upgrade your stuff regularly. Otherwise it's a beautiful and engaging game. I also love the concept of the penances in NG+. Those really change up how the game feels to play in interesting ways. I was scared of using the sword hearts that increased the damage you took, but taking on the vow that turns my health bar into health orbs has killed that fear since I'm only taking 1 health orb of damage every time I get hit anyway. And the changes made to the health bar and healing flasks really incentivize getting good at dodging and parrying in a fun and unique way. And having all the relics is making my finding of stuff I missed and getting around the world again fun and interesting. I love that the NG+ really feels like you have a reason to play it even before you get into the (free!) DLC content unique to it. Very good game. Highly recommend.

I liked this game. It is kinda hard. The movement and fighting feels kinda slow. But you get used to it quickly.

Amazing artstyle and world. Basic enemies are kinda repetitive but they are fun in their own right. Going through the game and finding out things about the world and the characters is probably the most fun part. The designs for bosses , characters , npc and the ambience it provides with music is really immersive.

The game does have its difficulties , but personally i only died during normal levels as they are just sometimes too long and not knowing where to go, trying to survive with the flasks you have. Bosses i wish a little more difficult , the parry system is way too op. As of this review: I did beat Esdras , most of his attacks can be just ignored by parry and the lighting attacks can be dodged by just ducking. It was just a matter of getting through the health pool rather than a reactive boss fight as with most souls like games.

Still the game is definitely worth playing. The Metroidvania aspect of the game is done pretty good. Wouldn't recommend this game to everyone but if u like backtracking , immersive world and really good pixel art this game is very enjoyable

Really fun game

This is the first souls-like game i've ever played and its definitely my favourite. The game is difficult at first but you do quickly get used to the controls. The Enemy and Boss designs are really unique, the Story is definitely my favourite part about the game and the soundtrack is also really great, each boss has their own music and all of them are unique.
The only thing i don't like about the game is that damn snake and that it isn't difficult after your first playthrough.

9/10

🩸 Blasphemous — where even your conscience wants to press Alt+F4, but can't, because that's a sin
I didn’t play a game. I performed a ritual.
I didn’t beat a level — I overcame an inner demon named “timing that jump.”

You launch Blasphemous, and you hear… silence. Right away, you know: this won’t be fun.
No one smiles here. Not even the enemies. Especially not the enemies.
They look into your soul and whisper: “You didn’t come here for joy. You came here because you needed to suffer.”

🔪 Combat — a slap to your overconfidence

You thought you could play?
You thought a couple of sword swings and a dodge would fix everything?
You were wrong.
Here, you must feel your enemy like you're spiritually bound by mutual pain. One wrong move, and you're confessing before the loading screen.

🗺️ The map — a hellish mosaic of deliberate inconvenience

Custodia wasn’t designed for your comfort.
Doors don’t open where you expect. Checkpoints look at you with sarcasm.
Every path is a chance to fall, die, meet the unspeakable, and lose everything.
And yet you keep going. Because you want answers.
What you find instead… is another relic with a description like:

“A thorn from the crown of a martyr who suffered for those who did not suffer.”

📜 STORY AND LORE: “The Cursed Redemption”
In the world of Blasphemous, everything revolves around the Miracle (El Milagro) — a supernatural force that offers blessings… or curses. Sounds noble, but in reality, the Miracle is a cosmic power that judges everyone by its own twisted divine standards. Someone prays for healing — and turns into a tree. Another begs for forgiveness — and ends up sealed alive inside a bell. How touching.

🌒 You are The Penitent One:
A silent warrior in a spiked helmet-hood, the last survivor of the Brotherhood of the Silent Sorrow. Your mission is to undertake a pilgrimage through the mutilated sacred land of Custodia, slaying the sinful spawns of the Miracle and seeking meaning in an endless cycle of suffering.

🩸 Core Themes:

1. Guilt and Atonement — nearly every character has either committed a sin or suffers for someone else’s.

2. Sanctity and Flesh — many "relics" in the game are literal body parts of martyrs. Yes, you collect dried fingers, tongues, kneecaps, and mustaches. In Blasphemous, holiness is quite literally flesh.

3. Religious Allusion — distorted versions of Catholic rites, cults, miracles, and iconography. It’s not a direct critique of religion, but rather an artistic reimagining of religious archetypes through the lens of suffering.

🔮 Lore Through Items:
Like in Dark Souls, the game’s lore is hidden in item descriptions, NPC dialogue, and environmental design. Reading the description of a saint’s nasal blood will show you: every detail matters. Every item is a line from some ancient apocrypha.

🧙‍♂️ Characters — saints, sinners, and those who’ve lost the line between:

1. Deogracias — the narrator, like a monastic Shakespeare. Constantly appears to whisper something cryptic and stare into the void.

2. The Red Mother — a resident of the puppet temple, a symbol of infertility and sacrifice.

3. Esdras, of the Anointed Legion — a knight-brother, walking toward his own agony with a prayer in his eyes.

🎼 Sound — organ, whispers, clashing metal, and your nerves at their limit

This isn’t music. It’s a prayer in the void, sung by walls.

🧎 At the end, you don’t win. You… understand.

You didn’t save the world.
You’re not a hero.
You simply accepted the Miracle. And it accepted you.

🕳️ Score: 10/10.
I don’t know why I did this. But I know it was the right thing to do.

I decided to uninstall the game when I realized I felt angry every time I stepped away from it.

The game isn't that difficult, but it is frustrating. Almost all deaths are from insta-death platforming instead of enemy encounters.

Exploring isn't rewarding. Enter a room and see an item out of the way, fight your way to it and find some random quest item or collectible. Explore places that aren't the main path and find more random quest items. Finding something that can actually benefit you is rare.

Finally get the relic that lets you explore the poisoned rooms? Work your way back to a poison room and learn you can't progress without also having the relic that lets you jump in water.

This game is absolute peak, the lore is so deep, and the music is straight up godlike and so much free content it feels like stealing, all the bosses and DLC bosses were extremely fun and they have such good visuals and the artstyle is SO GOOD, had a extremely fun time completing 100% of the game. Highly recommended one of the best metroidvania soulslike game.

I have reached the end of my blasphemous journey, and forsooth, I found immense joy within it. Though I would be false to claim full understanding of its cryptic narrative, it is assuredly of mine taste.

The art, wrought with painstaking reverence, and the melodies, haunting as lamentations, breathed life into the dread and mystery that shrouded its world, thereby having me in thrall. Each passage and sanctum kept me ever alert and the visage of the foes, both gruesome and grotesque, stirred great awe within me, along with profound admiration for the artful depravity of their forms. The boss encounters, too, were trials I very enjoyed and found most rewarding upon triumphing.

I urge thee with great fervour to embark upon this blasphemous pilgrimage.

Un videojuego Español, de pixel art barroco, totalmente basado en la cultura Española. Bebiendo del rico folclore religioso del país para mostrar unos gráficos totalmente impactantes. Cumple como Metroidvania de una forma sublime, subvierte las expectativas del jugador de forma constante ya sea con las mecánicas, con el diseño de niveles o de enemigos. Lineas de misiones secundarias que, aún sin decirte nada, se van preparando poco a poco a medida que exploras con total libertad un mundo medido, cuidado y muy bien conectado.

A nivel mecánico, el diseño de cada puzzle, de cada sección de plataformeo y de cada pincho bien puesto para pillar desprevenido, el juego es sin duda sublime y un gozo para todos aquellos a los que nos gusta una experiencia en la que lo único que se nos pide es habilidad. Hay varios secretitos escondidos para quienes busquen algo incluso más hardcore en cualquier aspecto del juego, así que revisad bien cada rincón, cada pared y cada detalle sutil. Es una invitación a ser rápido, a ser preciso y, sobretodo, a ser paciente.

Sin duda, una obligación para jugar si lo que se busca es un desafío de esos que dejan la boca abierta pues, aún lleno de sorpresas, la expectativa cumple y es sobrepasada sin importar lo bien que haya hablado alguien sobre este juego, cuyo mundo se retuerce sobre sí mismo.

Pues nudosos son los caminos del Milagro.

Great game, have died many times but get to improved, main thing is the art, especially the cone helmet, just love it, overall 10/10

Cool game. There are some questionable design choices, but it's good overall. Mostly the aesthetics and story are great

Great game with Satisfying Last and Secret bosses , Creepy and dark atmosphere with amazing art , Good combat and overall gameplay.

This is the best metroidvania I have ever played. I would recommend playing it because it is very fun:

- The art is great one of the best arts I have ever seen
- The story is great.
- There are different monsters and characters with different abilities
- The game is not too hard, not to easy, not too short and not too long. It's simply perfect

Note: The starting learning curve is a bit steeper but you will get used to it fast

Blasphemous is great. Incredible atmosphere, gorgeous pixel art, and a banger of a sound track. The combat has great progression with a variety of items, perks, and skills to discover and unlock. There is a lot of challenge from the platforming to the bosses, and even just traversing a new area. Some puzzles can be difficult to figure out without a guide online (or maybe this is a flaw of the modern era with too much reliance on the internet). Overall, I highly recommend.

One of if not the prettiest games Ive played. Incredible art style and music.

good game but bad for mental health and heart rate

Highly recommend! There's a ton of content here and it's one of the better soulslike metroidvanias I've played in a while. Tons of secrets, upgrades, lore, etc. Some memorable music too.

Blasphemous is a game that I would play for the art direction alone. It has such a unique vibe that sets it apart from other games in the genre, and I'm all here for it. The devs are Spanish and the influence of their culture is obvious from the get-go. The map is big, but not overwhelming, and the environments are varied. However, the game is difficult, and if you're expecting a cakewalk, you're in the wrong place. You need to learn how the combat works like the dodge and the parry to get past these encounters, and for the most part, I think the game sticks the landing.

I could do without having to go and collect my currency after dying, we don't need this mechanic in every game.

Hello are you ready to talk about our lord and saviors?
No?
Too bad my sword said yes.

Be ready to get body by death and a snake all for an eye each.Would use the interactive map again 10/10.

I really liked it ngl
pros:
-great story
-beautiful art design
-cool combat
cons:
-game is kinda easy when you get most of the upgrades
-has 2 or 3 REALLY annoying enemies
-the death pits in this game oneshot you including spikes

i recommend it

Es el mejor juego estilo metroidvania y dark souls que he visto su pixel art es hermoso y ademas es rejugable por su new gamplay+

This game is a classic. With beautiful pixel art style, haunting atmospheres and music it is easily one of the 'holy trinity of metroidvanias'. The difficulty is harsh but rewarding. I'm 4(74 hours) soon to be 5 playthroughs in and I see many more in the future. If you enjoy Metroid or Castlevania, you will enjoy Blasphemous.

This game is a masterpiece with stunning art direction, a beautiful, haunting soundtrack, and fascinating lore. I hate it. 10/10.

Wish there were a "its alright" rating. First the good. Atmosphere and art style is excellent. Good variety of spells and items to equip. And overall, pretty good map / world I enjoyed the small number of platforming quests (though the platforming isn't that clean if you expect Celeste / HK). Boss designs were good and varied.

The problem is this game is obtuse in many aspects. What does x item actually do? Where should you explore next? What is your actual goal? I was happy exploring only to learn the game is designed for a certain order. Boss designs are good but difficulties go from "impossible" to "trivially easy" based on order. Multiple quests can be failed simply by doing things in the wrong order. "Oh just do that in NG+" except even then you absolutely need to use a detailed guide. Plus there wasn't anything compelling where I want to play again, combat is fairly boring / mid. Certain enemies consistently hit you mid-jump as you exit a platforming section, so you get to repeat it. Other than that, normal enemies are trivially easy. The dodge is very inconsistent as to what you can and can't dodge through - whether enemies or projectiles who knows what will happen it varies.

Fire game, and honestly, no clue why I thought I had played this game and had thought I didnt like it

I genuinely have never played this game in my life

very campy and buggy but enjoyable souls-like with poor quality of life, and bearing the true guilt of many game developers, which is artificially inflating engagement metrics with intentional quality of life detriments.

recommend beating third phase crisanta on unwavering faith with no reliqueries. this is the only achievement you need

Really fucking good game, dripping with atmosphere and great fucking story wrapped up in great gameplay

I know its been out for awhile but game is awesome. Def worth getting on a steam sale if u like MVs. Hard end game bosses tho, be prepared!

One of the best games I've played. The game features a grounded Protagonist called The Penitent One who embarks on his journey against a celestial entity that turns people into physical manifestions of their greatesr sins, known as The Miracle.

The game is a 2d and pixilated, mixing nostalgia with its dark atmosphere and newer systems. Its set in a very dark world of Cvstodia and can run on almost any very weak laptop/pc - I played on a laptop that I primarily do homework on and I rarely had issues

100% reccomend to anyone who likes or wants to invest themself in this game, the amount of effort that went into not only the game but also storytelling is something that we should see more of in the gaming industry.

No just no.
Game play wise probably one of the worst game I played among the popular ones in the genre

Absolutely delightful. Pain, suffering, despair. What more could you ask for?
10/10 as an ex-catholic with religious trauma, this game reminds me why I am still god's favorite.

i wanted to love the game. i wish i did

i just couldnt get into it. the game felt boring and clunky and slow. there is a loooot of backtracking. combat didnt feel fluid, as much as movement.

the pixel art is gorgeus tho, i dont regret buying the game just cause of how beautiful the art style of this game is. oh and music. and atmosphere. these aspects are where the game shines

but to me gameplay is the most important part of any game and this game just made me mad about how slow and chubby the gameplay is. i would rather eat a tree than finish the game.

My first 2D Metroidvania game, It was better than I expected!
The lore and soundtrack in this game go crazy, and the aesthetics and character design are phenomenal.
I had an amazing time playing this game, except i got the bad ending out of 3 which sucks but that how things go sometimes.
Anyways, it's a great game, and I'll definitely play Part 2 sometime in the near future.

This game makes me appreciate Hollow Knight more. The whole maps are designed to annoy you with tons of obnoxious designs, the buggy ledge grab that does not work 50% of the time while falling from the edge means instant death, which makes you rerun the whole map while putting unskippable mobs in between. Souls-like games do not mean a game that handicaps you, but rather putting well-crafted design that makes the player feel challenged. This game just put the most annoying mob/trap/mechanism at the perfect place that will ruin you game experience without testing your skill.

The dodge is another poor design. With no indication about what can be dodged and what can not. It's basically trial and error. Sometimes you can dodge through a mob sometimes you can't, sometimes you take damage sometimes you don't. Like can you at least make the mechanism consistent?

For the love of the Miracle, use the Blasphemous Wiki. It's not a shame and you will have a 100% better experience with the game. Also be prepared for a second play through, because you will miss a lot of things which is going to be irreversible. 10/10

I installed the demo thinking it was another game juts to find out this is highly better than whatever I was originally looking for. bought the game just an hour into the demo.

Main hook for me is the atmosphere and world building. Really grimm and intriguing.

The combat is well balanced and challenging. And unlocking skills is rewarding because it really makes a difference on the combat power.

Following along quests or using quest items might be confusing. It requires a lot of description reading and imagination.

Overall is highly recommended

This is a niche game, but very well executed. It is pixel arts, but the character animations is nicely done. The colour palette are a little bit meh at times, but for the most part it looks great, and play great. Tight controls with good boss fights and plenty of enemies. There is definitely a learning curve, as you need to pick up tons of relics and upgrade your character. It does feel like we start the game with an underpowered character but after 3 hours of playtime, it gets more enjoyable.

Soundtrack is great and contribute to the atmosphere, a few tracks really standout. Altough the sound quality is maybe not all that great; it seems to lack a bit of dynamics. I am afraid it was overcompressed a bit, but the whole game does fit in 900MB.

The negative part are the secrets, how they are laid out and the absence of hints. There are some really obscure side quests in this game. It has to do with the fact you often need to offer some particular relics but can't exactly know which one until you have it in hands and try to make an offer. It's one of those game were you can actually mess up your save game which will prevent you from obtaining the true ending, forcing you to restart from scratch. That sucks but the game still remains solid, overall.

It's not going to be a game for everyone, it's quite unique. But if you are big metroidvania enthusiast, you will most likely enjoy it in the end.

Getting all achivements was a mistake... First run was amazing... rest,,, I cant... GOD DMN IT...

probably the only metroidvania game I will ever play, the dark religious lore, the soundtracks, the art, the gameplay, hell yeah.

Beautiful on OLED and the art direction is well defined making this metrovania stand out. The game gets difficult but not impossible I get a little further every time. I might slip to 2 but that is a hard choice

If you're someone who is into playing games like those from the dark souls universe and hollow knight etc you'll love this game.

If you're someone who doesn't play in that genre and prefers a more casual game, PLEASE DO NOT GET THIS GAME.

The number of times this game has almost made me cry is not even funny anymore (Specifically the Miriam mirror shard challenges, for those who know) but I feel like I grew as a person and realized that in real life you will face problems that will seem impossible to get over but if you stay consistent, keep working hard and change your approach to things a bit, do some research and change your way of looking at things, you can do anything.

✅ Dark, brutal world, inspired by Spanish religious horror.
✅ Satisfying combat, mix of Soulslike difficulty and Metroidvania exploration.
✅ Beautiful pixel art, detailed and haunting.
✅ Deep lore, rich with symbolism and mystery.
✅ Challenging but fair, tough bosses and platforming sections.
❌ Backtracking can be tedious, especially with no fast travel early on.
❌ Storytelling is cryptic, might need extra effort to fully understand.

Final Verdict: 8.5/10 – A stunning and brutal Metroidvania with deep lore and challenging combat. If you love dark fantasy, it’s a must-play.

Blasphemous - A Brutal Symphony of Guilt and Gore

Blasphemous is more than just a game—it’s a visceral pilgrimage through a nightmarish world of religious horror, wrapped in pixel-perfect gothic artistry. Developed by The Game Kitchen, this punishing metroidvania soulslike hybrid drips with atmosphere, challenging platforming, and combat that demands precision. After two hours in Cvstodia, here’s my take on this haunting experience.

Aesthetic & Atmosphere – A Painting of Suffering

From the very first steps, Blasphemous immerses players in a grotesquely beautiful world inspired by Spanish Catholicism, complete with macabre iconography, blood-soaked altars, and tormented saints. The pixel art is an absolute masterpiece—every frame feels hand-drawn, breathing life (and death) into each twisted environment. The level of detail in character animations, enemy designs, and backgrounds is staggering, reinforcing the game’s oppressive tone.

The soundtrack, composed by Carlos Viola, further elevates this haunting world. It’s a melancholic blend of somber strings, eerie chants, and tension-building melodies that perfectly capture the essence of a land cursed by divine punishment. Each note resonates with the themes of guilt and penitence, making every encounter feel like a desperate struggle for redemption.

Gameplay – Precision, Punishment, and Payoff

At its core, Blasphemous is a brutal action-platformer with tight, responsive controls. The combat is methodical and unforgiving—every swing of The Penitent One’s sword, Mea Culpa, must be deliberate. Parries are satisfying, rewarding skillful timing with devastating counterattacks, while dodging and positioning are crucial against relentless enemies.

Platforming is equally challenging, with tricky jumps, environmental hazards, and traps that demand careful movement. The game embraces a metroidvania structure, with interconnected areas, secret pathways, and locked-off regions that tease future exploration.

Enemy design is phenomenal—each foe feels unique, both in appearance and attack patterns. From grotesque flagellants to monstrous clergy, every encounter adds to the oppressive atmosphere. Boss fights, though I’ve only faced a couple, are a highlight, offering grand, disturbing spectacles that require patience and skill to overcome.

Technical Performance – A Well-Oiled Machine

On the technical front, Blasphemous runs flawlessly. The pixel art is crisp, animations are fluid, and the game maintains a steady framerate, even during the most chaotic battles. Input response is tight, ensuring that every dodge, slash, and jump feels precise. The hit detection is fair, making deaths a result of player error rather than cheap mechanics.

The game’s UI is minimal and clean, never breaking immersion. The map system, while useful, could be slightly more intuitive, but it serves its purpose well for tracking progress. Load times are short, keeping the momentum going without frustrating delays.

Conclusion – A Dark Journey Worth Taking

Even in just two hours, Blasphemous proves itself as a masterclass in atmospheric storytelling and challenging gameplay. It’s a game that demands patience and respect for its systems, rewarding perseverance with an experience that’s both harrowing and satisfying. If you enjoy punishing yet fair combat, hauntingly beautiful pixel art, and a world dripping with dark religious horror, Blasphemous is an unforgettable pilgrimage you won’t regret undertaking.

💀 Final Verdict: 9/10 – A grotesquely gorgeous and brutally satisfying metroidvania soulslike.

Amazing game, soundtrack, and game play. If you are a fan of metroidvania type games this is the one for you. This dark and brooding game incorporates lore similar to Soulsborne type games. Controls are responsive, visuals are amazing, no loading times, and hours of game play to unlock everything.

Excellent metroidvania/soulslike game, tons of content, fantastic art and writing. Approachable difficulty for newcomers to this genre, with plenty of challenge for the veterans. It's the complete package. There's also a mod launcher with an item/enemy/world randomizer, plus other fun bells and whistles. If you like any of these things, you'll get a lot out of this one.

Decent game with nice pixel art. It has that dark fantasy appeal people might be familiar with from dark souls or bloodborne and it might make you think it plays exactly like those games too. However, you have to remember it's 2D exploration so there's a fair amount of platforming. I'd say the platforming is the game's weakest point, as movement can be slow and clunky which leads to some frustrating moments during exploration. The speed could be this way to keep the combat at a certain pace, but this creates a trade-off with exploring. Not a deal breaker though and the game scratches that metroidvania itch if you were looking for more.

Blasphemous es un atractivo y deleitoso juego, su estilo de arte, la profundidad de sus personajes y lo satisfactorio de su gameplay lo hacen uno de los mejores metroidvanias contemporáneos

The game is cool AF, very original
The places are inspired in Andalusia and the history it's based in christianity.
With beautiful graphics and a very nice soundtrack this is what it gets:

Graphics
Good

Gameplay
OK

Audio
Good

Audience
Teens & Adults

PC Requirements
Potato

Difficulity
Normal

Story
Very good

Game Time
Short

Price
Worth it

Bugs
Good for speedruns

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