Issue #4: Unholy Energy
A New (unofficial) Soundtrack For 1997 PC Game "Blood"
Out now from Hel Audio sublabel Abjekt Wave: a new way to play the classic 1997 PC game Blood! “Unholy Energy” is a new soundtrack mod for the game, featuring 18 new tracks of dark & minimal synth wave music suitable for Blood’s gloomy atmosphere and fast-paced action.
The music can be experienced in game by downloading the mod here and following the instructions in the included “readme.txt” file. You’ll need a copy of Blood, which is available from GOG or Steam.
The soundtrack is available via Bandcamp in digital & CD formats, as well as Spotify, Apple Music, etc. Keep scrolling for some beginner’s tips for the game, and scroll even further for some free download codes.
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Tips & Tricks For Blood Beginners
Here’s a little starter’s guide for first-time players looking to get into Blood. If you have some familiarity with 90s FPS games you can probably start on the default difficulty "Lightly Broiled" (it's very hard though!). Those who don't should definitely select "Pink On The Inside" or "Still Kicking".
The basics: Blood is similar in design to Doom or Quake, where the game is broken up into levels and the the main goal for each level is to simply reach the end (This will usually involve finding keys or hitting switches). You play as Caleb, a gunslinger out for revenge against his former cult.
#1 Knowing your weapons: The weapons in Blood are pretty unique as far as these sort of games go, and have primary and alternate fire functions. When you pick up a new weapon, experiment with both functions (the dynamite is especially important to master). Some enemies have weakness or resistance to certain weapons, so some experimentation can makes things easier as you get a feel for how the game works.
#2 Dealing with cultists: The basic cultist enemies can be the toughest in the game and will kill you many times. You will basically be taking damage once they see you. Crouching can help here (and you'll notice cultists doing this sometimes as well) but it's best to spend as little time in their line of sight as possible. Tossing dynamite around corners, off walls, or into open doors can deal with them quickly without exposing yourself.
#3 Using your inventory: You can find a handful of useful items & power ups throughout the game, and you should definitely be familiar with their function. Two useful items in particular are: the jump boots, which can bypass some rooms or reach hidden areas, and the doctor's bag, which is on demand health kit.
#4 Looking for secrets: It's not necessary to search every inch of the map, but if you see a wall with a crack on it, it can probably be destroyed with dynamite. There are many environmental objects in the game that can be interacted with to reveal hidden rooms or helpful items.
#5 Saving: This is a very difficult game, and it's balanced to some degree around the player being able to save at any point. Do this, but try to resist the temptation to save after every encounter. Some of this game’s fun comes from being low on health and just barely scraping through fights.
— KJ
Thanks for reading!
Compiled by KJ
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