Blasphemous News
April2023
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (April 22nd)
Our not-so-final fantasies
Who would have thought that in the run-up to the release of Tears of the Kingdom, we would have so much Switch news to talk about in the space of a week? Nintendo was really firing on all cylinders this time around, as we got an official release date for Xenoblade Chronicles 3's final DLC, four new games added to the
News Blasphemous II Slashes Its Way Onto Switch This Summer
Repent!
During today's Indie World Showcase, developer The Game Kitchen announced that Blasphemous II will be heading to the Nintendo Switch in Summer, 2023. The sequel to the 2019 Metroidvania will "introduce new design ideas as well as new artistic and narrative paths". The original Blasphemous was well received by fans of the genre, and we gave...
November2022
Random Blasphemous Artist Once Pitched A 2D Dark Souls Metroidvania
What could have been
While Switch owners unfortunately never saw a release for FromSoftware's critically acclaimed Dark Souls III, we've seen plenty from the franchise and wider 'Souls' genre with the launch of Dark Souls: Remastered and the pixel art homage Blasphemous. Well, it now appears that Thomas Feichtmeir, an artist who worked on...
June2022
News Brutal Metroidvania 'The Last Faith' Is The Spawn Of Castlevania And Blasphemous
Not for the faint of heart
Are you a fan of Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow? Are you a fan of Blasphemous? If you answered "yes" to both of those questions (heck, even just one), then you'll definitely want to keep an eye out for The Last Faith, a Souls-like Metroidvania (or 'soulsvania', according to the publisher) making its way to Switch later in...
December2021
Feature Nintendo Life's Alternative Game Awards 2021
Best Late Arrival! Best Non-2021 Game! Best Game That Doesn't Fit Anywhere Else!
Ah yes, that idle final week in December where some people head back to work, and others relax until new year filling their days with what they love — video games, for example. Good choice! We've already totted up our personal scores and bestowed our staff Game of...
News Wounds Of Eventide Free DLC Is Now Live In Blasphemous
New bosses, levels and secrets
Blasphemous is certainly among the top group of tough metroidvania titles on Switch, serving up a stunning visual style, a grim but intriguing world and satisfying controls. It's had plenty of post-launch support from developer The Game Kitchen and publisher Team17, too, with updates that have served up new content and...
November2021
News Blasphemous: Wounds Of Eventide Free DLC Arrives Soon On Switch
The Penitent One isn't done yet
Back in August it was announced that the rather excellent Blasphemous would be getting another (and final) free DLC expansion titled 'Wounds of Eventide', while Blasphemous II is in development for 2023. Though it's a crowded genre on the eShop, this writer's view is that it's a standout Metroidvania / Souls-like
August2021
News Blasphemous 'Final Chapter' Arrives Soon As Free DLC, Sequel Confirmed For 2023
Get ready for 'Wounds of Eventide'... no, not that Eventide
Blasphemous is, in this scribe's humble opinion, a standout Metroidvania / Souls-like / insert-iffy-comparison-here game on Switch. It's moody, at times overbearing and excessively gory, and certainly rather immersive. It's had some meaty free updates and content additions since its launch...
April2021
News Indie Metroidvania Blasphemous Is Getting The Deluxe Physical Switch Release It Deserves
Complete with soundtrack, poster and more
Blasphemous, one of the better Metroid/Souls-like experiences you'll find on the Switch eShop, is being treated to a deluxe physical edition thanks to Sold Out. The new release hits retailers on 29th June, with pre-orders set to appear at select stores in the near future. The physical release arrives on...
March2021
News One Million Players Have Now Visited Cvstodia As Blasphemous Reaches Sales Landmark
The Penitent One is pleased
Blasphemous has gotten plenty of love lately. First launched in 2019, this challenging Metroidvania has seen multiple updates since then – including a recent crossover with
February2021
News Bloodstained's Miriam Is Coming To Blasphemous This Week In A Free Update
Boss Rush Mode and 8-bit Demake Area also confirmed
We loved Blasphemous when it first launched. Awarding it 9/10 stars, The Game Kitchen was onto a winner, offering a Soulslike/Metroidvania action game with beautiful pixel art. Supported by free DLC ever since, th
August2020
News Blasphemous Gets New Stir Of Dawn DLC, Adding New Game Plus, New Story Content And More
Available now!
Update (Tue 4th Aug, 2020 14:00 BST): Blasphemous' free Stir of Dawn DLC is now available to play on Nintendo Switch. It adds a number of new features and a New Game+ mode called ‘New Torment’. Here are all the details: Blasphemous: Stir of Dawn key features: Experience a new level of torment: Those who have completed the main...
July2020
Guide Day Of The Devs July 2020 Showcase - Every Nintendo Switch Game Featured
Every confirmed Switch game from the July Developer Showcase
Following the unfortunate cancellation of E3 this year, Summer 2020 has been jam-packed with online digital events showcasing video games to look forward to over the coming months. Most recently, we've had the second Day of the Devs presentation of the year and we've collected together all...
December2019
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Christmas? (Special Edition 2019)
Here are our picks, but what are yours?
As regular visitors will know, every weekend, we share our gaming plans for the next couple of days and read through all of your entries in the comments. This time, though, we're switching things up a bit, getting together to chat about our plans over the holidays instead. That's right, Christmas is (nearly)...
Nintendo Download 12th December (North America)
Dauntless! The Talos Principle! Dead End Job!
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Switch eShop: Dauntless (Phoenix Labs, Tue 10th...
November2019
News Punishing Action-Platformer Blasphemous Gets A Limited Run Physical Release
Pre-orders open next week
The beautifully-crafted Souls-like/Metroidvania action-platform game Blasphemous is receiving a Limited Run Games physical release for Switch. The title was originally published on the Switch eShop and multiple other digital platforms by Team17. Two-week pre-orders for the standard and collectors versions open next week,...
September2019
Feature The Best Nintendo Switch Games Of PAX West 2019
Luigi's Mansion 3! Super Meat Boy Forever! Haven! Windjammers 2!
The Penny Arcade Expo in Seattle is one of the biggest expositions of gaming on the planet, and we were there, hunting out the best Nintendo-related games for your viewing pleasure. The only stipulations were that it couldn’t have already been released before PAX, and it had to be...
Nintendo Download 12th September (Europe)
Amnesia! Blasphemous! The Sinking City!
The latest Nintendo Download update for Europe has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Switch Retail - New Releases: DAEMON X MACHINA (Nintendo, 13th Sept,...
Nintendo Download 5th September (North America)
Super NES games, Divinity: Original Sin 2 and Super Kirby Clash!
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Nintendo Switch: NBA 2K20 (2K Games,...
August2019
Guide Nintendo Indie World Showcase August 2019 - All Announcements And Game Trailers
Every game from the 19th August 2019 presentation
Did you miss Nintendo's Indie World Showcase earlier today? No sweat - we've collected all of the trailers and announcements together for you in one handy place (with the entire presentation at the end). Whether you want to watch the whole thing or pick through for the stuff that looks interesting,...
News Play An Unannounced Team17 Game At PAX West Later This Month
And try out the new Overcooked 2 DLC
As we get closer to PAX West 2019 at the end of this month, more developers and publishers are beginning to reveal their game line-up for the big event. The latest company to share its plans is Team17. All up, it will have seven titles on display – including one yet to be announced release. If you visit...
June2019
News "Brutal" Hack And Slash Game Blasphemous Will Torment Nintendo Switch This Year
"A dark and punishing Metroidvania"
Team17 has revealed that it has added The Game Kitchen's upcoming hack and slash game, Blasphemous, to its game label. The partnership will see the game launch on Nintendo Switch later this year. In the game, players take on the role of The Penitent One in the dark gothic land of Cvstodia, where a foul curse...
June2017
News Blasphemous, a "Dark and Brutal 2D Non Linear Platformer", is Coming to Switch
Impressive Kickstarter campaign adds console support
There are a few key methods to help ensure success on Kickstarter, and one of them is producing a pitch video that shows genuine progress for the project. Blasphemous, a 2D action title, put gameplay at the focus of its pitch and smashed its modest $50,000 goal in about 24 hours, and has now...
