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They Bleed Pixels

They Bleed Pixels

|Arcade, Adventure

8.2 /10

Aww Great!

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2.6k ratings
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Why play it

They Bleed Pixels is a fiendishly difficult action platformer inspired by H.P. Lovecraft and classic horror. Rendered in a distinct visual style that blends pixel art with paper and ink textures, They Bleed Pixels is a singular mix of intense platforming and fierce beat-em-up action. At the core of its fighting system is a simple one-button combat scheme with surprising depth and versatility. Button mashing is discouraged while kicking shadowy monsters into saws, pits and spikes is rewarded, thanks to a unique system that lets you earn and place your own checkpoints through stylish kills. The fancier your kills, the faster you fill the checkpoint meter.

Story and worldbuilding

When a young girl arrives at the Lafcadio Academy for Troubled Young Ladies, she's unprepared for the violent nightmares that plague her dreams and transport her to other worlds. Worse yet, her dreams are intruding into her waking life, slowly altering her flesh into the demonic form of her night terrors. Can she destroy the mysterious blood-soaked book that appears to be the root of her troubles or will her transmutation from girl to clawed horror become complete?

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Rating momentum

Aww Great!: 8.2/10 across 2.6k ratings. Word of mouth is strong — if you like the genre, go for it.

Play style

Leans into Arcade, Adventure, Platform — a quick read on whether that fantasy matches what you usually enjoy.

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Video ChumsA.J. Maciejewski · 9 Nov, 2020
6/10

They Bleed Pixels is a simple and challenging 2D action game but one that ultimately feels dated with plenty of cumbersome moments.

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Nindie SpotlightJustin Nation · 22 Oct, 2020
7.1/10

When it comes to challenging platformers of all types the Switch has gotten to the point where it has you covered and then some...

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