While the original Blood didn't feature an achievement system, Blood: Fresh Supply introduced a comprehensive set of achievements that add new challenges and replayability. These achievements range from completing the game on various difficulties to performing specific feats in combat or finding all secrets. For players seeking to fully master the game, these challenges provide clear goals.
Common Achievement Categories:
- Story Progression: Completing each episode and the entire game.
- Difficulty Completion: Finishing the game on 'Lightly Broiled', 'Well Done', 'Extra Crispy', and 'The Way It's Supposed To Be'.
- Secret Hunter: Finding a certain percentage of secrets, or all secrets in a specific episode/the entire game.
- Kill Count: Achieving a certain number of kills with specific weapons or against specific enemy types.
- Specific Feats:
- 'Headshot Master': Achieving a high number of headshots.
- 'Environmentalist': Killing enemies using environmental hazards (exploding barrels, crushing traps).
- 'No Mercy': Gibbing a certain number of enemies.
- 'Untouchable': Completing a level without taking damage (often on easier difficulties).
- 'Weapon Specialist': Getting a certain number of kills with each weapon.
- Multiplayer/Co-op: (If applicable in Fresh Supply) Completing levels or achieving kills in multiplayer modes.
Tips for Achievement Hunting:
- Difficulty First: Focus on completing the game on your desired difficulty first. Many other achievements will naturally unlock during this process.
- Secret Runs: Dedicate specific playthroughs to finding all secrets. Use online guides if necessary.
- Weapon-Specific Runs: If an achievement requires kills with a specific weapon, try to prioritize that weapon's use in levels where its ammo is plentiful.
- Save Scumming: For challenging feats like 'Untouchable' or specific environmental kills, don't be afraid to save frequently and reload if you make a mistake.
- Practice: Many achievements require a deep understanding of level layouts and enemy spawns. Practice makes perfect.
- Check Achievement Lists: Before starting a new playthrough, review the full achievement list (e.g., on Steam or GOG) to plan your strategy.
Chasing achievements in Blood: Fresh Supply provides a structured way to experience all the game has to offer and truly test your skills as a Chosen.