¿Blasphemous on Android? This is the same question we asked ourselves from Xbox Area when we received the news of The game kitchen. But yes, and so much. After its release on all current platforms since its first release in 2019, the Spanish studio has continued to want to make this little gem of a game known to as many people as possible. And this is another example. From December 2, 2024, we can now experience Blasphemous in the palm of our hand. Of course, from there we tested it thoroughly. How does this experience take place? Let's find out.
Blasphemous, the beginning of the story of the penitent
Before going into the details of this mobile port, it is necessary to mention what it is. Blasphemous and why it's so important. Blasphemous It is a project that began in 2017 with a campaign Kickstarter of the study The game kitchena very small Spanish studio at the time which needed financing to And metroidvania inspired by Spanish folklore and more particularly Holy Week. The game ended up releasing in 2019 for all platforms, and the rest is history. At least 3 million units and a sequel later, the story of the Penitent can proudly say that it is one of the greatest successes of our video game industry.
As we said, in Blasphemous We put ourselves in the shoes of the Penitent, last survivor of a brotherhood clearly inspired by the Nazarenes. The Penitent must travel throughout the Cvstodia to complete, forgive the dismissal, three penances and achieve the miracle of knowing the Mother of Mothers. However, as in all good metroidvaniahistory is simply the first stone that traces the path. And, although strewn with thorns, the path is incredible to travel.
And what does Blasphemous look like on Android?
NOW, what does it feel like to play Blasphemous on Android? Well, surprisingly, very familiar. Although the experience will never be the same playing with the screen as on a console or PC, the truth is that A great job has been done adapting the controls to the touch screen of a smart phone. For a certain sector of the public, more accustomed to this type of controls, this will be the definitive way to play the title. For another sector, in which I include myself, it will be a new way of playing an already known title or genre. AND For those who prefer more traditional control, this version is also compatible with controllers. Or, there will always be other versions of the title.
Continuing to adapt the controls, in my experience, Blasphemous on Android, this is the most difficult version of the title. Having part of the screen covered by your fingers and having to do click on the same screen, attacking and moving increase, if only a little, the difficulty of a game that has never been particularly easy. So for those who want a challenge, this may be an option. Besides, This port comes with all base DLC includedas well as the personalization of Penitente and the menus derived from it.
The graphics section, something incredible
If there is anything that impressed me Blasphemous on Android, it is precisely in its graphics section. If it is true that the game has a style pixel art not excessively complex, the simple fact that the experience, at least visually, is exactly the same on consoles as on smart phoneswithout using the cloud, is remarkable to say the least. ANDWith just a few hundred megabytes, you can have the title anywhere, and it will look the same as it does on your home PC.
This graphic quality is not just limited to the graphics at the time of the gameplayalso applies to scenes, with a pixel art much more detailed. Incredible work done in this section. As was also done in the sound part, which also translates to the millimeter what we already knew in the most powerful versions. Although, in this case the quality of the speaker or headphones plays a role.
Ultimately, Blasphemous on Android…
In short, Blasphemous on Android, it's almost a work of witchcraft. I'm still amazed that this is a mobile game. From gameplay to graphics to sound, the work to translate the experience as closely as possible to the medium is commendable and, of course, It's an additional way to play a game which, in itself, is already very round.
Even though the combat is what changes the most, due to the change in support, it also gives us a new way to play the title, although it can be frustrating for some players due to the difficulty of the touch controls. But above all, this version adds a layer of total portability that is always appreciated. And always, The more platforms a game can run on, the more people will be able to enjoy it.. And that's the best news. Finally and as always, if you want to know more about the games and what's new, we're waiting for you here in the Xbox Space.
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