Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery and Bloodbath Kavkaz is quite obviously trying to court with the renowned indie game Hotline Miami. The games share a similar visual style and gameplay mechanics, yet this Russian-developed title has its fair share of fans.
Even so, I never thought the title would actually come out on Steam, since it seemed even more niche than the usual indie releases. While it takes the colorful, top-down gameplay we all know from Hotline Miami, Bloodbath Kavkaz adds a whole new layer of insanity thanks to its Russian origin, including a barrage of meme-based comedy that I doubt will translate well to foreign markets.
I don’t condemn the game as heavily as most users on Steam are doing (the community hub has turned into a battlefield) and I can definitely see how this might be a cool project for Eastern-European gamers.
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