Blood of the Werewolf
2016 10 years ago
Become Selena, loving mother, devoted wife and -- powerful werewolf. Take revenge on the monsters that have slain your husband and stolen your child, in this love letter to classic platformers. Seamlessly transform from human to werewolf in light of the moon, as you shoot, slash and smash your way through over 30 enemies and face off against five brutal boss arenas. Blood of the Werewolf takes players on a ruthless journey of revenge through fifteen levels of white knuckle platforming action while taking on hordes of creaturesand five iconic monster-movie bosses; Creature, Hyde, Dracula, Mummy, Frankenstein. Selena has access to upgradeable weapons in human form and unlockable wolf powers when transformed. Additional modes like speed run and score rush will test your reflexes and memory, with online leaderboards to keep track of yourself, and friends. Keep your wits about you, Blood of the Werewolf will test your limits and offer a challenge you haven't seen since the golden age of games.
What it’s like
Blood of the Werewolf is a punishing love letter to NES-era side-scrollers, casting you as Selena, a mother seeking vengeance through fifteen levels of high-octane platforming. The core loop revolves around a seamless transformation mechanic: navigate stages in human form using upgradeable firearms and throwing weapons, then shift into your werewolf avatar under moonlight for visceral melee combat and enhanced mobility. This duality creates a rhythmic tactical layer where players must decide when to conserve ammo or unleash raw power. The experience is defined by its 'white knuckle' difficulty, demanding precise reflexes and memory across diverse environments from sewers to urban alleys. While the narrative framework of revenge provides motivation, the true focus lies on mastering the controls and conquering five iconic monster-boss encounters. With additional speed-run modes and leaderboards, it prioritizes mechanical mastery and replayability over deep role-playing or complex world-building.
Strong in CombatDifficulty / ChallengeAtmosphere / MoodAudio / MusicGameplay / MechanicsPacingPolish / PerformanceProgression / ReplayabilityVisuals / Art
Keep in mind The game is notoriously difficult and unforgiving, which may frustrate players seeking a relaxed experience or those with limited time for trial-and-error learning. Additionally, the narrative and character depth are minimal, serving primarily as a thin justification for the action rather than a compelling story to follow.
AI-generated from catalog data, informed by reviews from someawesome.com, honestgamers.com, metacritic.com, asecretarea.com, gamespot.com.
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| Platform | Region | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| PC (Microsoft Windows) | Worldwide | Full release | Oct 28, 201313 years ago |
| PlayStation 3 | Worldwide | Full release | Jan 22, 201413 years ago |
| PlayStation Vita | Worldwide | Full release | Jan 22, 201413 years ago |
| Xbox 360 | Worldwide | Full release | Jan 22, 201413 years ago |
| Wii U | Worldwide | Full release | 201610 years ago |
