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They Bleed Pixels
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.
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Reviews
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IGN
Sep 19, 2012
If you don't let yourself get too tripped up by the sometimes convoluted combat controls, then this charming, well-crafted platforming bloodfeast will really sink its fangs into you -- in a good way. In This Article They Bleed Pixels Review great Gore and spooky beasts await in this brutal but creative platform brawler.
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Hardcore Gamer
Sep 5, 2012
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GameOver.gr
Feb 12, 2013
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Destructoid
Sep 4, 2012
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PC Master (Greece)
Feb 6, 2013
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Nindie Spotlight
Oct 22, 2020
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GameSpot
Sep 10, 2012
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Edge Magazine
Nov 6, 2012
Control can be an issue at times – the one button combat system relying on the distinction between taps and holds makes it easy to muddle attacks – but challenge seekers will find plenty to get stuck into, impaled on and cut to shreds in this macabre, frenetic onslaught.
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Thunderbolt
Sep 12, 2012
They Bleed Pixels is a monument of pain and frustration packaged in nostalgia and wrapped in a pretty red bow. Every moment of relief is overcast by ten of anxiety. At least the soundtrack was awesome.
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Video Chums
Nov 9, 2020
They Bleed Pixels is a simple and challenging 2D action game but one that ultimately feels dated with plenty of cumbersome moments.They Bleed Pixels gameplay video → More 2D Switch Games Shoot 1UP DX Review Switch ★★★★☆ I can never get enough shoot 'em up action and Shoot 1UP DX is here to give genre fans a unique formula of arcade shooting action. To be frank, I didn't think much of Shoot 1UP DX after watching its trailers.
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