Has nothing on the originals . I played left of dead series for hours and hours, I am already getting the feeling of once I complete this game it will get shelved with the majority of the other games over the years. See a comment from someone else saying about games having no heart and his exactly right. These games were good back in day and should probably stay there !!!
14 Reviews
It's about what you'd expect
robbinsm-9938514 October 2021
Back 4 Blood is basically what you expect it to be.. it's Left 4 Dead with better graphics (aside from a few questionable glitches).
The only issue is that Left 4 Dead has something that B4B does not: heart. It's something that many games suffer from nowadays and is almost impossible to pinpoint. It's not that the game doesn't have neat features to explore, but it lacks that spark that keeps you coming back.
Maybe this is a genre that belongs in the past when people actually had friends over to play video games. Playing this alone or with friends online just leaves something to be desired.. and I don't think it's the devs fault.
The only issue is that Left 4 Dead has something that B4B does not: heart. It's something that many games suffer from nowadays and is almost impossible to pinpoint. It's not that the game doesn't have neat features to explore, but it lacks that spark that keeps you coming back.
Maybe this is a genre that belongs in the past when people actually had friends over to play video games. Playing this alone or with friends online just leaves something to be desired.. and I don't think it's the devs fault.
Starting to grow on me...
gnwtn17 November 2021
The good news is that I'm really starting to enjoy the game. The bad news is that it took me a whole month to get to this point. I don't have a lot of time to game these days and was expecting it to be like Left 4 Dead where I could log on and get to shooting without much fuss.
But the card system, supply runs and awkward campaign mode added a layer of complication I didn't want to have to deal with.
Now that I took some more time to learn how the card system works and put more thought into that strategy I'm enjoying it more.
I hated it for the first few weeks but initially I was looking for more action without all that effort.
But the card system, supply runs and awkward campaign mode added a layer of complication I didn't want to have to deal with.
Now that I took some more time to learn how the card system works and put more thought into that strategy I'm enjoying it more.
I hated it for the first few weeks but initially I was looking for more action without all that effort.
HITS AND MISSES
Yungkeyz18 October 2021
Okay i have seen people both hating and loving this game i personally enjoy it however there are a few issues
its online connection can be a lil sketchy and laggy at times however its not a major glaring issue plus it will likely be improved in future updates
however the levels in the game can be very repetitive and bland
luckily its pretty fun with friends and i mean WITH FRIENDS
while its not bad solo it can be very tedious and a little boring at times
requiring a constant internet connection can be a major issue for some people i know this as i used to have incredibly bad internet but as i said its more fun with people so its not that bad in this case
but overall the gunplay and game mechanics are fun really fun sure alot of the mechanics are borrowed from left 4 dead but i mean if its not broken don't fix it
buuuuuuuuuut they could fix some of the issues such as the servers
but at the end of the day i played for hours with my friends and we had a blast so can i really complain about much.
its online connection can be a lil sketchy and laggy at times however its not a major glaring issue plus it will likely be improved in future updates
however the levels in the game can be very repetitive and bland
luckily its pretty fun with friends and i mean WITH FRIENDS
while its not bad solo it can be very tedious and a little boring at times
requiring a constant internet connection can be a major issue for some people i know this as i used to have incredibly bad internet but as i said its more fun with people so its not that bad in this case
but overall the gunplay and game mechanics are fun really fun sure alot of the mechanics are borrowed from left 4 dead but i mean if its not broken don't fix it
buuuuuuuuuut they could fix some of the issues such as the servers
but at the end of the day i played for hours with my friends and we had a blast so can i really complain about much.
It's alright I guess
jeremytongpao-6721212 October 2021
Boring and feels like an old game
mhdmgsyz12 October 2021
It feels like an older game, definitely not a PS5 game. Gameplay is quite boring, the same thing every time with everything. The campaign isn't something I would call a campaign. In short, I wouldn't spend your money on this game. Basically every other new game out there is more fun.
Back 4 improvement
RobTortureWright15 October 2021
From what I've seen online Back 4 Blood has a lot of people hating on it and calling it boring and bland. I can completely see their point of view because coming from the Back 4 Blood Beta I knew this game wasn't ever going to break any records or blow people away. I predicted the game would get some backlash for its bare bones setup and I was on the fence about buying it but I have to say I've actually become quite addicted and am having a great time meeting new people each time to play through it with.
I'm someone who loves the classic days of games like Gears of war, Rainbow six vegas and other games including Left 4 Dead where co-op gameplay was brilliant and fun. Over the years that has become a distant memory and gave way to PVP only games stuffed with more loot boxes than you can shake a stick at, but Back 4 Blood brings the good old Co-op slaughter I love.
I'll start with the positives: Great exciting gameplay, fast paced action, lots of dangerous "Ridden" enemies, good variety of weapons, weapons feel truly unique and sound great.
The card system was more intriguing than I first thought, the characters have special 'abilities' which makes for great strategy especially on the harder difficulties. The graphics on Series X were great, the blood and guts effects are great and stand out. The co-op campaign is my favourite genre.
The negatives: Not nearly enough customisation items, repeating the same campaign missions will bore most people after a while, some of the challenges are FAR too unachievable, the matchmaking system needs work, there is simply no story.
The lack of story is one that a lot of people won't mind and while I don't care too much I can envision how they could have implemented a better story rather than 4-5 cutscenes and that's it. There is a PVP mode but I have to be honest it's not something I'm interested in and from gameplay that I've seen it doesn't look like it's going to blow your socks off (Think Gears of war Judgments beast mode)
The matchmaking for a specific mission, especially if it's a mission in the middle of an 'Act' can be brutal because you almost never find a compatible game (Xbox Series X) If you can however complete the full campaign then 'quick play' is great for simply dropping into a random mission and helping others out while earning yourself some nice supply points along the way.
For me I would have loved to see a ranking system implemented where each level you gain you unlock a new customisation item, This means more customisation items and more reason for people to continue to play so they can level up and unlock new stuff. There is a form of this In the game with the supply groups but it's not nearly as enticing. That being said I think the replay ability is to gain 'supply points' and use them to buy some of those limited Customisation items, and while some of the challenges are so far beyond what a normal player could achieve I do think this will be fun for the hardcore player to brandish a special spray, Weapon skin or character model that very few people have. While the items are limited I did find myself really excited to work towards and unlock certain items, for example recently I unlocked a gold desert eagle skin which looks great and stands out.
Overall I do agree this game is pretty bare bones right now and needs a lot of additions, both in terms of unlocks and modes/campaign maps however I found myself really addicted to the fun and challenging gameplay, the strategy of the card system, the style and graphics and finally the intrigue of what's to come with the promised DLC's. I love this game because it's a rare co-op Campaign game that you can hop on for 30 mins or 8 hours and have fun every single time. Long live Co-op games.
I'm someone who loves the classic days of games like Gears of war, Rainbow six vegas and other games including Left 4 Dead where co-op gameplay was brilliant and fun. Over the years that has become a distant memory and gave way to PVP only games stuffed with more loot boxes than you can shake a stick at, but Back 4 Blood brings the good old Co-op slaughter I love.
I'll start with the positives: Great exciting gameplay, fast paced action, lots of dangerous "Ridden" enemies, good variety of weapons, weapons feel truly unique and sound great.
The card system was more intriguing than I first thought, the characters have special 'abilities' which makes for great strategy especially on the harder difficulties. The graphics on Series X were great, the blood and guts effects are great and stand out. The co-op campaign is my favourite genre.
The negatives: Not nearly enough customisation items, repeating the same campaign missions will bore most people after a while, some of the challenges are FAR too unachievable, the matchmaking system needs work, there is simply no story.
The lack of story is one that a lot of people won't mind and while I don't care too much I can envision how they could have implemented a better story rather than 4-5 cutscenes and that's it. There is a PVP mode but I have to be honest it's not something I'm interested in and from gameplay that I've seen it doesn't look like it's going to blow your socks off (Think Gears of war Judgments beast mode)
The matchmaking for a specific mission, especially if it's a mission in the middle of an 'Act' can be brutal because you almost never find a compatible game (Xbox Series X) If you can however complete the full campaign then 'quick play' is great for simply dropping into a random mission and helping others out while earning yourself some nice supply points along the way.
For me I would have loved to see a ranking system implemented where each level you gain you unlock a new customisation item, This means more customisation items and more reason for people to continue to play so they can level up and unlock new stuff. There is a form of this In the game with the supply groups but it's not nearly as enticing. That being said I think the replay ability is to gain 'supply points' and use them to buy some of those limited Customisation items, and while some of the challenges are so far beyond what a normal player could achieve I do think this will be fun for the hardcore player to brandish a special spray, Weapon skin or character model that very few people have. While the items are limited I did find myself really excited to work towards and unlock certain items, for example recently I unlocked a gold desert eagle skin which looks great and stands out.
Overall I do agree this game is pretty bare bones right now and needs a lot of additions, both in terms of unlocks and modes/campaign maps however I found myself really addicted to the fun and challenging gameplay, the strategy of the card system, the style and graphics and finally the intrigue of what's to come with the promised DLC's. I love this game because it's a rare co-op Campaign game that you can hop on for 30 mins or 8 hours and have fun every single time. Long live Co-op games.
Turtle Rock lied to us.
whatdadogdoin31 December 2021
Turtle Rock promised us that Back 4 Blood is a "spiritual successor", but in reality, everything has changed. The Infected, now called the Ridden, are pretty slow, unlike Left 4 Dead, where the fast-paced zombies can be intense. There's also a new card system, which is complicated. Each character has a serving purpose, making you HAVE to choose a character that fits your playstyle, where in Left 4 Dead, all you do is choose a character and choose a weapon. No character has a specific purpose. There are only 4 types of ridden: Normal, Tallboys, Stingers and Reekers, but in exchange have sub-classes. The map design isn't good, but it isn't bad. It's just generic. Overall, the game isn't fun, the characters aren't funny, the map design is alright (I'll give it that), and the campaign is short. The reason Left 4 Dead is easy to pick up, is because it's simple. The on-screen directions cause no confusion, making it easy to learn it. I personally didn't like it, but I hope you do.
Really good
sam-alam17 October 2021
Don't listen to these people this game is a fun time for you and your friends with lots of opportunities for laughter and good memories!! Me and my friends have a time playing this game it reminds us of the left 4 dead days! Really recommend.
PLAY LEFT FOR DEAD!
Littlered34316 October 2021
This is a horrible game. The characters are unlikable and not relatable.. their comments are cringey, repetitive, and annoying. The aim assist is horrendous.. might as well just use mele because you will need 3 seconds to aim one shot. I am not emotionally invested in any of the charelacters. When the bots are caught by zombies I don't care. The card system is horrible, there are too many weapons and absolutely no playful fun goofiness. There are too many special zombies. If you want a fun game to play with your friends,, play left for dead 1 & 2. Left for dead is 100% better than back for blood is.
The dev of this game love to nerf players
Bigbigmoviefan12 May 2022
This game prove the success of Left 4 Dead 2 is because of Value, not Turtle.
The dev have no idea how to run and manage a game, and they treat players some kind of their enemy, it's like they are against the players, and they love to teach you how to play a game instead let you play yourself by whatever you want .
The dev have no idea how to run and manage a game, and they treat players some kind of their enemy, it's like they are against the players, and they love to teach you how to play a game instead let you play yourself by whatever you want .
NOTHING LIKE THE OG
cclark43420 April 2023
As an avid player of the OG left 4 dead, this game is NOTHING like those. I was so excited for this game to release. I even pre ordered it, I've played it once. It does not have a split screen option which is the reason I hate it. My dad and I play together and we are unable to in this version. They need to just remaster the original left 4 dead. Change nothing but the graphics and update the graphics and games. I was very disappointed at the fact I spent. So much money for nothing. Hopefully they bring out a new one that's more like the old one once they see the reviews they got on the one they just released.
BACK4BLOOD?
blackychin12 October 2021
Fun mindless Co-op
bfvnxtdb8 February 2022
Having never played the earlier left for dead games, I am not comparing it to those and can't speak for the people who loved those games, although this makes me want to go try those ones now. I'm someone who spent a ton of time with BO2 zombies and WAW zombies back in the day so that's what I'm comparing them to. The game has little to no story, unless you wanna dig into it which I don't. What this game is is mindless shoot the bad guys with friends fun. I've spent a few late nights blasting away without thinking about anything. Sure the cards are a bit confusing at first but you can just pick them randomly without it hurting the game, but they will enhance it if you care. Even my wife who doesn't play much other than zombies played a bit and really enjoyed it. I did try to play alone and gave up pretty quick so if you don't have friends then don't bother but if you like getting 4 friends together and just having fun I would recommend it.
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