Pools of Blood is a finger-tapping action strategy game on the iPhone, set to the rocking tones of Australian metal band Karnivool’s next single, Set Fire to the Hive. Kotaku says it “may be the bloodiest game (they) have ever seen” and described Set Fire to the Hive as “the perfect musical accompaniment to the sight of mashed orc flesh”.
Imagine a fast-paced tower defence game that’s something like Helm’s Deep from War of the Ring if you got to be Godzilla, but with better breath and longer squishing arms. It’s a tongue in cheek casual game which promises straight-forward bad-guy swatting for people looking to relax, and strategic combo chains for people looking to tackle the high score tables. Harder-core players can also score bonus points the more blood-soaked their screen becomes!
Links: Pools of Blood Website, Staring Man Website, Pools of Blood in iTunes.
Gameplay screenshots:
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- Pools of Blood features rock band Karnivool
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- Pools of Blood takes the title seriously, as you can see here.
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- The main menu features a powerful bloody fist and a cool rotary menu.
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- Squashing Orcs is a visceral pleasure. At the bottom of the screen you can see your live comparison of blood flow against your previous best and other players around the world.
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- 3 Game Modes allow you to select appropriate difficulty.
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- At the conclusing of the game you can see how much blood you have spilled and compare yourself against live rankings against players all over the world.
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- Karnivool has a screen in the game with tour dates, forums, etc.
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