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BLOOD MALL: RETAPED

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2026

Should you play it?

BLOOD MALL: RETAPED is a short first-person dinosaur horror game inspired by creature features of the 80s, and the works of Puppet Combo. Take control of a big game hunter-turned-rookie cop, sent to deal with a prehistoric threat that has turned the Dayton County Mall into a blood-soaked hell.

What works
  • Strong retro vhs horror atmosphere
  • Unique dinosaur antagonist and setting
  • Good balance of horror and humor
  • Affordable price with solid value
  • Engaging audiovisual presentation
Things to keep in mind
  • Very short gameplay length
  • Repetitive scripted encounters
  • No multiplayer or social features
  • Limited gameplay depth and progression
  • Some technical bugs and lack of options

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BLOOD MALL: RETAPED: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Leadership. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Violence, Fantasy, Exploration.

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