Snek plays Illbleed (No Commentary) (Sega Dreamcast 2001) Part 5 (Killerman) ---Both Endings---
29---First Part is the bad end in which you fail to find Jorg. The good end, (which I will use going forward), starts at 1:19:30 ----
Illbleed (イ\ルブリード) is a Survival-Horror video game developed and published by Crazy Games (formerly known as Climax Graphics) in Japan (but published by AIA in the US) for the Sega Dreamcast. It was released in Japan on March 29, 2001 and later in North America on April 16, 2001. Despite being financially unsuccessful, this game received a worldwide cult following for its notable combination of nonlinear gameplay elements (e.g. trap detection) and bizarre B-movie style comedy horror theme, dialogue and voice acting.
Illbleed with be 20 years old on March 29 as that's the release date for in Japan, or April 16 for the United States. Those with a keen sense of hearing might recognize a handful of familiar voices, as a decent chunk of the case did/would go onto doing the voices for Sonic the Hedgehog.
The only other game that Crazy Games published which was Blue Stinger back in 1999 (which I have an itch to play after Illbleed). AIA's other published include Dokapon: Monster Hunter for the GBA in 2003 and the latest being Monster! Bass Fishing for the GBA in 2004 and both according to my research are both defunct.
Illbleed doesn't focus much on combat vs other games of this genre, such as Resident Evil, however more on the finding and neutralizing traps and finding items to help survive. Not all fights are winnable or even required, as you can escape using the ladder if you mash the B button enough, (having the speed ladder helps). The game got an average 6ish review which nowadays means the game is garbage (since it isn't a 9), but back then, the game was a solid addition to those who enjoy horror (B-horror specifically), and exploration. This game also has multiple endings and requires multiple play-throughs to do such.
Another unique level based more around a murder mystery, (the answer may shock you). We meet Jorg, a journalist, and some of the backstage crew members and witness numbers of murders with one thing in common: a star on the deceased face.
This level is probably one of the better ones to showcase the different character interactions, since Jorg does mention that Michel is more intune with the afterlife/spirits which is catered to her.
Unintentionally got the bad ending, (by not finding Jorg after he gets kidnapped), however you can pay to revive him and still be on track on getting the good end. It's more worthwhile to, if you forget/fail/didn't choose to, find him and save him, as the monetary gains are very worthwhile. (I did use a guide to see where he was at. Apparently I just waltzed on by). Luckly, those who know Blue Stinger will get another easter egg.
Apart from that, this level was more backtracking and less horror filled, which is a nice change from the past four levels.
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