Dinsun Review
Now this is a proper video game. Blasphemous doesn't hold your hand, and in an era of casual mobile fluff, that is a breath of fresh air. The art direction is legendary—the pixel art captures a sense of dread and religious fervor that few 3D games can manage. Every boss feels like a monumental achievement when defeated. The combat is weighty; you can feel the impact of the Mea Culpa as it rends through enemies.
However, I’m still a skeptic regarding the transition to touch controls. While they've done a decent job, this game was built for a controller. Precise platforming over instant-death spikes becomes a gamble on a glass screen. The lore is dense and intentionally obscure, which I appreciate, but the backtracking can get tedious without the proper fast-travel upgrades. It’s a masterpiece of atmosphere, even if it’s occasionally too enamored with its own difficulty. If you’re going to play this on mobile, buy a backbone controller. Don't disrespect the game by using your thumbs.
Overall Stats
Pros & Cons
- World-class pixel art and atmosphere
- Deep, rewarding combat system
- Hauntingly beautiful soundtrack
- Touch controls are inadequate for precision platforming
- Obscure quest triggers can be frustrating
- Backtracking feels dated
Technical Report
Performance: Solid 60fps on modern iOS devices; touch buttons can be customized.
- Configurable controls
- Subtitles
Audience Fit
Buy if: You want a challenge and appreciate dark, Gothic art and deep lore.
Skip if: You get frustrated by difficult combat or lack of clear direction.
- Hollow Knight
- Dead Cells
- Castlevania: Symphony of the Night
Reviewer Context
- Reviewer: Dinsun
- Hardware: iPhone 15 Pro with DualSense Controller
- Playtime: 15 hours
- Status: 65% Map Discovery
