Bloodhound (PC) Review

Featured PC Reviews Shooters July 12, 2024

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Developed and published by independent Polish software studio, Kruger & Flint, Bloodhound is a pacey shooter that takes us back to the classic era of gaming. Reminiscent of the old school icon itself, Quake, the game will hold appeal to both the older gamer looking for a trip down Memory Lane and to the younger players that just enjoy good, ol’ fashioned FPS fun alike.

Bloodhound will Keep You on Your Toes

If you’re looking for a game with a rich storyline; full of twists and turns and interesting character arcs, then Bloodhound isn’t the game you’re looking for. This Polish pearl demands pace and in return it offers a brand of high-octane action rarely seen today. Enemies are cleverly spawned to keep you moving through the labyrinthine levels, resulting in attacks from all sides and non-stop gun-toting awesomeness.

Bloodhound is one of those games that allows you to give your braincells a little vacation and that’s what’s truly brilliant about this hidden treasure. As much as I enjoy finishing my work for the day and getting my teeth stuck into a good story, sometimes I just want to give my brain a rest and relax. In a world plagued by thought-provoking plots and narratives, its refreshing to see a game that just lets you switch off, kick back and kick demon ass.

Bloodhound – If Serious Sam and Painkiller had Babies

The game itself plays out very much like the widely esteemed Serious Sam franchise. With waves of hell-spawned enemies to obliterate and a whole arsenal of weaponry to do so with, you’re just left to your own devices and, of course, reflexes. It’s simple, it’s straight forward and it’s one hell of a lot of fun. I did, however, notice a lack of any need to reload. With just the dual crossbows showing any kind of reload animation, I couldn’t help miss the vulnerability felt when reloading amidst total chaos. With that being said, it would be something to think about and would have probably broken the mindless fun that is Bloodhound.

What Manner of Beast Lurks in those Shadows?

The main issue I experienced while playing Bloodhound was the inability to quickly identify threats; a vital feature in games of this ilk. The enemies – especially at a distance – have the habit of blending into the darkness making them hard to see and often tarnishing the arcade-like gameplay the game otherwise so deftly achieves. However, this is probably down to personal preference and a venting of my frustration at the hidden horrors that caught me out.

Bloodhound’s Storyline (or Lack Thereof)

In a nutshell, Bloodhound takes place in the aftermath on earth after hordes of demons have been summoned by a group of malevolent occultists practicing the dark arts and it’s your job to stop it — Yes, it’s really that simple!

Ordinarily I’d be taking points away for such a lazy and generic plotline but again, that’s the whole point. To introduce any kind of real story would have taken away from the air of mindless fun and forced us into following a narrative.

Bloodhound – Summary

With its “in your face” action and yearning to just offer us some good honest fun, Bloodhound is a game that took me back to far simpler times. Reminiscent of the likes of Serious Sam and Painkiller, the game is relentless with the action and heavy on the demons, I loved it!

Bloodhound is available to buy now on Steam. An early access gameplay video by our Editor in Chief is also available for those wanting to see what the game has to offer with their own eyes.