Game Overview
London burns under plague, fire, and something far worse in this compact retro FPS set during the Bloodnight of 1666. You play a hunter from the secretive Coven of Crossbow, an order that treats the Church’s old ban on crossbows as proof that the weapon carries a dangerous supernatural force. Demonic creatures spill out of the dark as an ancient horror presses against reality, giving the action a grim, occult tone rather than a historical-war feel. The result is a focused monster hunt built around speed, pressure, and the satisfying brutality of a weapon that needs every shot to count.
Combat revolves around blasting through swarming nightmare enemies with your crossbow while staying mobile and controlling the space around you. The game favors arcade-like first-person shooting: enemies close in aggressively, so landing shots, repositioning, and reacting to threats matters more than slow tactical planning. Rather than presenting a sprawling open world, it concentrates on immediate survival encounters and score-chasing momentum, letting players jump in, learn enemy behavior, and steadily improve their runs. Its old-school design keeps the controls and objective readable, but the relentless pace can make it punishing when a horde corners you or missed bolts turn into wasted breathing room.
What stands out is the commitment to a single weapon fantasy: the crossbow is not a novelty sidearm but the centerpiece of every desperate fight. Dark pixel-art visuals, infernal enemy designs, and a plague-ravaged 17th-century setting give it the same rough-edged appeal as modern retro shooters, while its supernatural London premise keeps it distinct from another generic demon arena. Replay value comes from mastering encounters, chasing stronger performances, and enjoying short bursts of intense action rather than following a long campaign full of dialogue and detours. Fans of Doom-style aggression, Blood’s gothic nastiness, and compact boomer shooters should find plenty to like, especially if they want a fast FPS with a more unusual medieval weapon at its core.
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Installation
- Click the green button below to be redirected to UploadHaven.
- Wait 15 seconds, then hit “Free Download.” (Free downloads may be slower — upgrade to UploadHaven Pro for faster speeds.)
- Once downloaded, right-click the .zip file and choose “Extract to CROSSBOW: Bloodnight.” (You’ll need 7-Zip for this.)
- Open the extracted folder and run the game as administrator.
- Enjoy! 🎮 If you see missing DLL errors, check the _Redist folder inside and install what’s needed.
System Requirements
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: Intel Core i5-4200H
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: Intel (R) HD Graphics 4600
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 2 GB available space
Setup Guide & Troubleshooting
How do I fix missing DLL errors for CROSSBOW: Bloodnight (v2020.12.22)?
After extracting CROSSBOW: Bloodnight (v2020.12.22), navigate to the _Redist or _CommonRedist folder inside the game directory and install DirectX, Vcredist, and any other dependencies included.
What should I do if the downloaded file is corrupted?
The full archive is 489.19 MB — make sure your download completed fully before extracting. Use 7-Zip to extract the files. If you still see a "file corrupted" error, re-download and try again.
Why should I run the game as administrator?
Right-click the game executable and select "Run as Administrator" to avoid save file issues and permission errors. This is especially important on the first launch.
How do I update my GPU drivers for this game?
The game won't launch — what should I try?
This game requires Version 11. Try running in compatibility mode, install the latest DirectX runtime, or install the All-in-One VC Redist Package.
My antivirus is blocking the game — is it safe?
Antivirus false positives are common with pre-installed games. Temporarily pause your antivirus during extraction to prevent it from quarantining game files. You can re-enable it after the extraction completes.