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Blasphemous

Blasphemous is a 2019 indie Metroidvania from developer The Game Kitchen. The 2D side-scrolling title has players taking control of the Penitent one as they make their way through a variety of religious-themed areas, filled with dangerous enemies and bosses. Players will be able to unlock new abilities and skills as they progress to reach new areas.

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Blasphemous
Metroidvania
Soulslike
Systems
7/10
Top Critic Avg: 79/100 Critics Rec: 85%
Released
September 10, 2019
ESRB
M For Mature 17+ Due To Blood and Gore, Nudity, Violence
Developer(s)
The Game Kitchen
Publisher(s)
Team17
Engine
Unity

Platform(s)
Xbox One
Sequel(s)

latest

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