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Blood Dungeon Takes Us to Bullet Heaven

Aug 28, 2026 · 57m

Summary

The Besties review Blood Dungeon, a 2D platformer survivor-like from Messhof, praising its unique art style, tight gameplay, and satisfying progression system. The hosts discuss the "bullet heaven" genre, comparing titles like Vampire Survivors, Halls of Torment, and Brotato. They also react to the announcement of Stage Tour, a new rhythm game from Red Octane Games featuring a plastic guitar controller and a massive tracklist.

Topics discussed

Intro banter and favorite Blood Dungeon songs Show intro and Blood Dungeon overview Sponsor: Ritual Symbiotic Plus Developer history and game mechanics Character roster and movement controls Upgrade systems and challenge goals Comparison to other survivor-like games Weapon synergies and build crafting Level design and strategic depth Critiques of UI and unlock clarity Studio outlook and multiplayer potential Performance, price, and final verdict Sponsor: Rocket Money Sponsor: ASPCA Pet Health Insurance Defining the 'Bullet Heaven' genre Genre history and mobile platform discussion Guitar Hero revival announcement Reader mail: House House and Australia Sonic skin controversy in a new game Reviews of Elden Ring and cozy games Geometry Dash and live show promo Outro and next week's preview
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