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Blood Dungeon Is A Survivors-Like For People Who Don’t Like Vampire Survivors
Blood Dungeon is a new "survivors-like" game from developer Messhof that aims to improve upon the formula popularized by Vampire Survivors. While Vampire Survivors is criticized for its passive gameplay and uninspired aesthetics, Blood Dungeon incorporates traditional platforming mechanics, a distinct hand-drawn art style, and a strong sense of personality to create a more engaging and interactive experience.
EDGE #428 review scores – Onimusha: Way of the Sword and more
EDGE Magazine's latest review scores for issue #428 include "Onimusha: Way of the Sword" receiving a 7/10. The review notes that while the game is enjoyable, it feels padded, with a tighter 15-hour experience hidden within its 25-hour runtime. Other reviewed titles range from "A Plague Tale: Requiem" at 8/10 to "Mistfall Hunter" at 4/10.
Evening Reading - August 31, 2026
This edition of Shacknews Evening Reading covers reviews for Onimusha: Way of the Sword, The Blood of Dawnwalker, and Blood Dungeon, alongside news about The Wolf Among Us 2, Take-Two's subpoena regarding GTA 6 leaks, and Housemarque co-founder Ilari Kuittinen's departure. The article also touches on GameStop's financial status and mentions various internet curiosities.
Blood Dungeon review: DPS doodles
Blood Dungeon is a roguelike platformer from Messhof that features a fun, scribbled aesthetic and fast-paced platforming mechanics. However, the review criticizes its lack of meaningful build-crafting and emphasis on DPS checks, which ultimately makes long-term play feel like a chore despite its initial charm.
What are we all playing this weekend?
Several members of the Treehouse discuss their gaming plans for the Bank Holiday weekend, with many continuing to play games like Elden Ring, Blood Dungeon, and Mortal Shell 2. Some also plan to play Forza, NBA 2K, and Trackmania, while others are taking a break from gaming for home improvement projects.
Blood Dungeon launch trailer – Nidhogg dev releases action roguelike on Nintendo Switch 2, Switch
Blood Dungeon, the action roguelike from Nidhogg developer Messhof, has launched on Nintendo Switch. The game features a feverish bullet heaven platformer experience with over 100 enemies, unlockable characters, and dynamic music. A launch trailer is available, and the game can be purchased on the Nintendo eShop.
PlayStation Store Update Worldwide August 25, 2026
Sony's PlayStation Store has received its weekly update, adding new content, games, and add-ons for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and PlayStation VR owners. The update includes titles like Dying Light 2 Stay Human: Reloaded Edition and Signalis, alongside a variety of other new releases and digital store additions across major regions.
Unique PS5 Shooter With Great Reviews Out Today on PlayStation Store
Messhof's new 2D platformer, Blood Dungeon, launched on the PlayStation Store for PlayStation 5 on August 25, 2026. The game, which also features on Nintendo Switch, Steam, and Xbox Series X|S, has received a perfect 5-star rating on the PlayStation Store. Players navigate dungeons, collect blood for upgrades, and battle over 100 enemy types with unlockable characters and weapons.
Exploding Eyeballs And Gory Game Pass – Welcome To Blood Dungeon
Blood Dungeon, a frantic roguelike from Messhof, is now available on PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch. The game features movement-heavy gameplay, over 100 enemy types, and a variety of unlockable characters and arenas. It is also available Day One on Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass.
Blood Dungeon review
Blood Dungeon, developed and published by Messhof, offers an enjoyable take on the autoshooter or 'bullet heaven' roguelite genre, translating the typically top-down experience into a side-scrolling platformer. While it adheres to the genre's core mechanics of upgrading abilities and surviving waves of enemies, the review notes that the game's appeal wanes after the initial hours, becoming more of a grind than a rewarding experience despite its slick presentation and satisfying gameplay feel.
Blood Dungeon (PS5) Review: Not Another Vampire Survivors Clone
Blood Dungeon for PlayStation 5 is a roguelike autoshooter that blends Spelunky-like platforming with bullet-heaven mechanics. While its shooting is automatic, players must master wall-jumping and diving to avoid enemies, creating a challenging yet rewarding gameplay loop. The game features over 100 weapons and upgrades, a satisfying progression system, and a divisive, slimy art style reminiscent of Nidhogg II.
This week in PC games: Gamescom and GTA 6 fight for our attention, but don't forget Folk Emerging, MGS4 and the horror game about balancing a cake
This week's PC gaming news is dominated by Gamescom and a Grand Theft Auto 6 documentary, alongside a significant number of new game releases. Notable titles include the early access milsim Burned Horizons, horror visual novel Money for Girls: Amortized, and Patrice Désilets' long-troubled 1666: Amsterdam. Other releases span various genres, from bullet hell and platformers to 4X strategy and survival games.
Game Pass This Week Brings New Day One Drops And A Plague Tale Prequel
Microsoft's Game Pass service is adding three new titles this week, including day one drops for Blood Dungeon and Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy. Aerial_Knight's DropShot is also becoming available to more subscribers. Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy is set 15 years before A Plague Tale: Requiem and follows Sophia's journey on Minotaur's Island.
Next Week on XBOX: New Games for August 24 to 28
This week's Xbox update highlights numerous game releases between August 24th and 28th across Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC, with many titles also available on Game Pass. Notable releases include STAR WARS Zero Company, Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy, and Captain Tsubasa 2: World Fighters, alongside various indie titles and remasters.
Here's your next batch of Xbox and PC Game Pass games for August
Microsoft has announced new games coming to Xbox and PC Game Pass in August, including the day-one addition of Resonance: A Plague Tale and Blood Dungeon. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Remastered Edition will be leaving Game Pass at the end of the month.
Coming to XBOX Game Pass: Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy, Vapor World: Over the Mind, Blood Dungeon, and More
Xbox Game Pass is adding several new titles to its library, including day-one releases like Vapor World: Over the Mind, Blood Dungeon, and Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy. The service will also see new additions such as Egging On, BlazBlue Entropy Effect X, Relooted, Starsand Island, Aerial_Knight’s DropShot, Young Suns, and Shelldiver. Additionally, Wolfenstein 3D and Once Human are receiving in-game benefits for Game Pass subscribers, while several games, including The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Remastered Edition and NBA 2K26, will be leaving the service soon.
Double Fine cuts staff, Xbox's revenue decline, and Leon Kennedy pays off - Patch Notes #63
Double Fine has laid off 23 employees following its transition to independence from Xbox. Meanwhile, Xbox reported a $1.7 billion revenue decline for fiscal year 2026, attributed to decreased content, services, and console sales. The article also touches on the erosion of institutional knowledge due to layoffs and the continued sales success of Capcom's Resident Evil series.
Blood Dungeon announced for Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch, from Nidhogg creators
Messhof has announced Blood Dungeon, a new action roguelike bullet heaven game, for both the Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. The game is set to launch on August 25, 2026, and features frenetic, movement-focused gameplay with over 100 enemies, unlockable characters, weapons, and a dynamic soundtrack.
Summer Game Fest 2026 Highlights: 13 Upcoming Games You Shouldn’t Miss
This article previews 13 upcoming games showcased at Summer Game Fest 2026, spanning various genres including indie, horror, action roguelikes, and revivals. It highlights titles like Demi and the Fractured Dream, Blood Dungeon, Lazy River, Tenebris Somnia, The Lost Wild, Crimson Moon, Nekome: Nazi Hunter, D-topia, Bad Magpie, Slap Out of It, Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee Remastered, Forever Ago, and Mr. Records, offering brief impressions of their gameplay and potential.
What are we all playing this Steam Next Fest?
This article discusses the overwhelming nature of Steam Next Fest, an event where developers share demos of upcoming games. The author highlights several standout demos, including Cloudbreaker, Wall World Strategy, Blood Dungeon, Rivage, Drill Deep, and Star Trek: Outposts Unknown, while also encouraging readers to share their own discoveries and recommendations in the comments.
