97
Blasphemous is a gothic horror masterpiece that can't be missed.
90
Blasphemous is a marvelous work of the Metroidvania genre with an art style based on pixel art and which features exquisite combat mechanics and an eye-filling visual environment marked by gloom and desolation. This is without a doubt one of the richest and most defying Metroidvania adventures to reach the market in recent years and a fundamental game for everyone who enjoys a good gaming experience of this kind.
78
Blasphemous is a high-difficulty metroidvania-like side-scroller. Its gory violence is not for everyone, but together with its grim yet beautiful background scenery, it delivers a well-crafted ominous world. Just like a splatter movie, this is the kind of game you might want to dive into if you’re looking for serious thrills.
10
Es fascinante me encantó desde el momento en el qué decidí jugarlo simplemente todo es genial el combate, los jefes y las habilidades básicamente es de lo mejor que eh jugado en mi vida es una aventura que pocos juegos han igualado
10
this is my 2nd favourite game of all time which came out of nowhere, complete underdog with by far the best aesthetic i have ever felt and seen in a game
7
its a cool game but for me was quite easy, bosses fall down pretty quick and you dont have many movement skills, still a good time
Blasphemous
Released On:
Sep 10, 2019
Metascore
Generally Favorable
77
User score
Generally Favorable
8.0
My Score
Drag or tap to give a rating
Hover and click to give a rating
All Platforms
Metascore
Generally Favorable
78% Positive
21 Reviews
21 Reviews
22% Mixed
6 Reviews
6 Reviews
0% Negative
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
Sep 17, 2019
90
Blasphemous gets so much right, but also creates its own identity with its stellar art style, tight gameplay and platforming, and unique cast of characters.
User score
Generally Favorable
73% Positive
537 Ratings
537 Ratings
20% Mixed
151 Ratings
151 Ratings
7% Negative
51 Ratings
51 Ratings
Mar 10, 2026
10
Es fascinante me encantó desde el momento en el qué decidí jugarlo simplemente todo es genial el combate, los jefes y las habilidades básicamente es de lo mejor que eh jugado en mi vida es una aventura que pocos juegos han igualado
Feb 28, 2026
10
this is my 2nd favourite game of all time which came out of nowhere, complete underdog with by far the best aesthetic i have ever felt and seen in a game
Dec 30, 2019
80
Blasphemous is an admirable piece of art. It does the whole metroidvania thing in a much less tedious way than most indie games do these days, and is bolstered by its distinct flavour and style. While fans who adore the character-building gameplay of most soulslikes will be found wanting, anyone who is nostalgic for Simon's Quest is going to find respite in finally playing what could be best described as the latter's best outcome. Maybe with a couple of tweaks and minor adjustments, and with a patch or two, this could be perfect. In its current state with slightly annoying quibbles, players are still going to be floored by its insane imagery and the penitent one's crusade for purification.
Sep 20, 2019
80
It’s probably one of the best looking indie games of the year, accompanied by incredibly effective notes of religious horror. More importantly, minus a few small gripes, it’s still a very enjoyable game to play through. Definitely one to sink into when the clocks go back in time for the dawn of All Hallows Eve.
Sep 9, 2019
80
It didn't need to reinvent the wheel either; as Gearbox pretty much had the formula figured out the second time around.
Sep 23, 2019
70
Blasphemous is sadomasochism at its best, both in setting and gameplay. It is a spicy platformer in the metroidvania genre, which also faithfully follows the traditions of Dark Souls. That sounds great, but at one point Blasphemous suddenly becomes weirdly unforgivable.
Sep 17, 2019
50
Unfortunately the game is too bogged down with a high difficulty level that is more tedious than challenging, dragging the entire experience down into something I can hardly bring myself to play. Blasphemous is a beautiful game that I wish I could enjoy more, but the extremely high difficulty of combat and platforming simply does not mesh well with the amount of exploration and backtracking needed from a world as expansive as this one.
Feb 10, 2026
10
Good in terms of challenging combat and boss fights; it's a masterpiece. It might be a little gory, but it's good. I enjoyed it and liked the parrying mechanics. A very good game.
Feb 11, 2026
7
its a cool game but for me was quite easy, bosses fall down pretty quick and you dont have many movement skills, still a good time
Jan 11, 2026
7
Bom jogo e bom Metroidvania. A pixelart é linda e as mecânicas competentes. Mas o jogo ainda carece de lapidação.
Jun 23, 2023
4
This game took like the worst aspects of metroidvania/platformer games and souls-like titles and slapped it together lol. Controls are clunky, one shot spikes deaths are annoying, there's certain lack of check points and portals, so the playthrough is artificially longer since you have to rerun the whole thing often because of that random off-screen-pushed-to-pit death, or you have to backtrack A LOT just because... why not? Some enemies are hella annoying, and most of them are just hit sponges, there's nothing hard about them really it just takes 5-10 shots to kill them. Some enemies don't care if you block or dodge their attacks, or even pass through them, they damage you anyway. There are barely any RPG elements though, compared to idk Dead Cells let's say, these songs or w/e they are called don't have any significant impact, and you have to swap them constantly in inventory menus. Like, wtf? I like the aesthetics and graphics though, story-telling is... weird I guess. Game looks fun at first, but more you're playing more you're getting bored because of the same actions over and over again. Not the best Metroidvania nor Souls game to be honest, and that mixture makes sense only for die-hard fans of both genres.
Feb 20, 2022
4
This game looks and sounds great it's like a heavy metal album cover come to life. Unfortunately, it's also a compilation of the worst parts of NES-era Castlevania platforming and level design. If you enjoy gameplay that consists largely of jumping from one platform to another with no air control, to find an enemy appear on the ledge you're jumping on and hit you backwards into an instant death pit or spikes, then this is the game for you. Otherwise, I'd look into the many other better Metroidvanias out there. The combat and boss design is also nothing to write home about.
Summary Blasphemous is a punishing action-platformer that combines the fast-paced, skilled combat of a hack-n-slash game with a deep and evocative narrative core, delivered through exploration of a huge universe comprised of non-linear levels.
Rated Mfor Mature
Platforms:
- PC
- Xbox One
- PlayStation 4
- Nintendo Switch
- iOS (iPhone/iPad)
Initial Release Date:Sep 10, 2019
Developer:
Publisher:
