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Blood Facsimile

An immersive FPS adventure set in a dark and surreal sci-fi world

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Developer
Rene McCarthy
Publisher
Rene McCarthy
Release
March 31, 2026
123 days ago
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Very Positive58 reviews98.3%

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About the Game

Blood Facsimile is a tactical first person shooter set in a dark and surreal sci-fi universe. You're a contestant being forced to participate in a violent and bizarre television program. Taking to NPCs will unveil the secrets of the world as you explore liminal environments to find tokens that will grant your escape.

  • Tactical gunplay including leaning, weapon sway, high recoil sensitivity, and a variety of weapons such as a stealthy silenced pistol, an explosive laser gun, a suppressed shotgun equipped with an x-ray screen and many more.

  • All levels can be approached using many different play styles. Choose between lethal and non-lethal options.

  • Explore and make your way through metro stations, clandestine laboratories, shopping malls and many other environments. Discover collectable stars hidden throughout levels to unlock passageways to new areas.

  • Challenging enemy encounters. Enemies have quick reaction times and are unforgiving.

  • Levels are open-ended and interconnected to reward exploring. Multiple routes and creative ways to approach objectives.

  • Find and unlock gameplay upgrades hidden throughout the levels.

  • Revisit earlier areas to collect newly accessible items and see changes in the game world.

  • Talk to NPCs and learn about the world they inhabit.

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