They Bleed Pixels (0)

First release date

2012-08-29

Platform

Developer

Spooky Squid Games Inc.

Overview

The game is presented with deliberately simplistic retro graphics, using a dark art style with strong Gothic Lovercraftian themes. The gameplay draws comparisons to /, , and with its fast pace and hazardous environments.

Gameplay

The game has combat elements where the female protagonist tackles the enemies by creating various combo moves. These are handled with the game's mechanism. The levels are filled with and spinning which serve as both a hazard for the player to avoid and as tools for killing enemies.

The game employs a combo mechanic where using the environment to damage enemies and chaining together kills will fill a gague; once full, the player is able to create a anywhere they are not in immediate danger. Thus, the player is incentivized to kill foes creatively to allow one to save more often. However, having a checkpoint available while in combat also increases the score multiplier, providing a more risky option for high-scoring play.

Each level has book pages which allow one to .

Bonus Levels

The game features several "guest" bonus levels:

"They Bleed Star Dust" - based off Starfall by Alex Bethke
"They Bleed Ponycorns" - based off by and .
"All Hallows' Eve" - The game's Halloween themed level.

A forth bonus level, "exp 0.666..." based off exp. Magazine by Mathew Kumar, is due soon as free .

System Requirements

Minimum

OS:Windows XP or later
Processor:CPU 1.73GHz Intel Duo Core
Memory:1.5 GB RAM
Graphics:NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT (XNA 4.0 Hi-Def compatible card, Pixel Shader 3.0, Vertex Shader 3.0) (Integrated Video Cards not recommended)
DirectX®:9.0c
Hard Drive:350 MB HD space
Sound:DirectX-compatible sound card
Additional:Controller Support: Microsoft Xbox 360 Controller or other XInput compatible controller.