Bloodhound

Painfull experience

I'm not refunding this only because it's a great case study of how you can implement all the typical genre game mechanics on the face value and yet make them just not fun. Running, jumping, aiming, shooting, I've never been so underwhelmed by an FPS in the very first ten minutes, and I can't even put a handle on what's wrong with it. It's fascinating.

Is it really [i]that[/i] hard to properly optimize a game?

Bloodhound, developed and published by Kruger & Flint Productions, is a fast-paced first-person shooter that unapologetically embraces the spirit of classic “boomer shooters.” It doesn’t try to modernize the formula in any significant way—instead, it doubles down on speed, aggression, and relentless combat, aiming to recreate the raw energy of older FPS titles while packaging it in a contemporary indie release. From the outset, it’s clear that the game’s primary goal is to deliver immediate, visceral action rather than layered storytelling or complex systems. The narrative framework is minimal and largely serves as a backdrop for the chaos. You are cast as a warrior opposing a demonic cult intent on unleashing supernatural horrors, but the story rarely steps into the spotlight. Instead, it unfolds in fragments, offering just enough context to justify the constant forward momentum. This stripped-back approach aligns with the game’s design philosophy—there’s little interest in slowing the player down with exposition when the focus is squarely on combat and progression through increasingly hostile environments. Combat is where Bloodhound finds its identity. Encounters are built arou…

Incredibly fun. like if Turok, Doom and Diablo had a baby and it was a fun, fast paced doomlike title.

For just 4 euros( full price) I think it's a good game. You may not like the enemies animations but I think it's still a good painkillers' like shooter