It has been almost a year since the last demo for "A Drop Of Your Blood". The first demo mainly took place in a traditional Hmong funeral home, while the new second demo takes place in the past of an old traditional Hmong village. Here is a quick review of my current thoughts. Pros:
- Atmosphere has improved. The fog really adds to the horror.
- More emphasis on the story this time around. Can't wait to see the full game build on this.
- Graphics don't look that bad! Map design is well thought out mostly.
- Some puzzle-solving mechanics! I love me some puzzles.
Cons:
- Invisible walls can be annoying.
- Can sometimes feel like a hallway simulator. (There is one part where it literally feels very claustrophobic).
- The "jump scare" animation could use some work.
- Pacing could be better.
It's super exciting to see a Hmong-based game to receive as much attention as this one in the Hmong community. I can only hope that this game will inspire more creators to come out and create more content in the future.
Overall, the demo is a solid 6.8/10. There are some scares (nothing too bad), the story does get you invested a bit. When you do get caught, the janky animation of the monsters do sort of take me out of it. I am however, super curious to see how the full game (or next demo) turns out when it all comes together. FueKer, keep up the good work! Can't wait to see what's next for this game's future.
Here's a video of my friend playing the second demo (highlights):