Bet on Soldier: Blood Sport

 PC
Metascore
56

Mixed or average reviews - based on 23 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 23
  3. Negative: 6 out of 23
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  1. IncGamers
    70
    Bet on Soldier would have been a great game had it not been for the poor computer AI, lack of variety in the models and the abysmal loading times/lag. Great levels, a smart presentation and immersing sound coupled with the betting aspect makes the game stand out in the crowd.
  2. GamePro
    70
    Bet on Soldier attempts to up the ante on the genre, but instead deals a conservative hand that only FPS fans will want to check.
  3. IGN
    70
    A serviceable shooter hampered by a pile of small annoyances and lack of difficulty.
  5. Eurogamer
    50
    The mere running around, pointing the crosshair, shooting... it's all just drained of life. Not even the option of mercenary sidekicks makes much difference, they just happen to be the chaps you can't shoot. And they die without consequence. Poor fellas.
  6. FiringSquad
    61
    Inconsistency in the sound, story, and graphics presentation can be jarring and distracting.
  7. Play Magazine
    70
    Bet on Soldier's action really heats up later in the campaign, the level design and intensity improve dramatically. [Nov p.103]
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  8. Computer and Video Games
    59
    Sadly, despite this commendable attempt at innovation and the lush graphics, Bet On Soldier's combat and (non-linear) story doesn't engage on the same level as the real shining lights of the FPS genre.
  9. BonusStage
    70
    Another one of those games that has great potential and introduces a new take on an aging genre, but after playing through the story mode once there’s not much there to keep you coming back for more.
  10. GamerFeed
    50
    The technical execution of virtually every aspect of this potentially great game is embarrassing beyond reproach. Even patched, there are a myriad of crashes, glitches, heinous load times and other bugs that should have never gotten past beta.
  11. Play.tm
    57
    Believability takes a hit right from the off when you can unload a clip in your drill sergeant's face without even causing his eyes to water.
  12. PC Gamer
    50
    Regrettably, BOS is an FPS that's a POS. You can definitely do better. [Holiday 2005, p.68]
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  13. PC Format
    67
    Nice ideas, poorly executed in the main. Shows some promise online. [Dec 2005, p.96]
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  14. G4 TV
    60
    An interesting attempt at breaking the first-person shooter mould, and it could have been something special if the rest of the game weren’t rather mediocre.
  15. GameCritics
    60
    It gets halfway there with an elaborate backstory and interesting premise, but it gets too stuck in standard FPS design conventions to ever really distinguish itself as anything special.

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#70 Most Discussed PC Game of 2005

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User Score
5.6

Mixed or average reviews- based on 36 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 36
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 36
  3. Negative: 14 out of 36
  1. AndrewR.
    Jan 2, 2006
    3
    This is the worst game I have ever purchased. I'm not sure if they rushed it or what but for a final release version it sucks!! you This is the worst game I have ever purchased. I'm not sure if they rushed it or what but for a final release version it sucks!! you can't play for more than a few minutes before it crashes even at the latest patch version 1.2. I thought they had a good thing going a different twist on teh FPS genre... but they missed the mark entirely with this release it should have been in beta for at least 6 - 12 months longer to work out compatability issues and then maybe they may have had a decent game.... nice try but no thanks.… Full Review »
  2. spartan-117
    Oct 2, 2010
    6
    How could someone give this game 10 or 9 or even 8?You cant save when you want enemies are very weak youre comrades are totally dumb and evenHow could someone give this game 10 or 9 or even 8?You cant save when you want enemies are very weak youre comrades are totally dumb and even the weapons are dull.The only good thing is the 1 vs 1 deathmatch in which you earn more many for a more faster kill of the opponent.… Full Review »
  3. MattN.
    Aug 12, 2006
    1
    After i played the kinda 3 first levels i was far from impressed! The sight of the icon on my desktop was enough to make me puke.
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