Blood (1997)

 PC
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8.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 162 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 144 out of 162
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 162
  3. Negative: 6 out of 162
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  1. JJfromTexas
    Jul 24, 2013
    8
    With silly, zany, over-the-top gore and, well, blood abundant, this classic PC FPS takes the formula of Doom and sets it in an ersatz Evil Dead world with one-liners and elements clearly inspired by zombie horror slasher flicks. Blood is not groundbreaking or technically amazing, but it is enormous fun.
  2. mr.fab
    Nov 9, 2008
    10
    A brilliant game that still holds up even in 2008. Hilarious, violent, gory, and damn fun. Really, a game that hits all the old-school FPS highs. It's as fast and furious as you want it, and you'll keep coming back for more.
  3. StOoM
    Aug 1, 2007
    10
    The best Build engine game by far. Kicks Duke Nukem's ass. I'd go as far as to say this is Monolith's best game until F.E.A.R. 8 years later. If you like FPS games at all this is an absolute must. RELEASE THE SOURCE CODE, MONOLITH.
  4. TimC.
    Aug 13, 2008
    10
    The original underrated stone cold classic.
  5. Undersky
    Jan 3, 2013
    10
    This game was awesome, it's not nostalgia, the game was real cool, the train level was just pure awesome, a jewel of the past, back when developers knew how to make games.
  6. Coff3e
    Mar 28, 2013
    10
    The most outstanding shooter of 1997.
  7. CarlodD.
    Feb 18, 2006
    9
    An A+ game of B-movie horror. If you like your FPS bloody and funny, replaying it today, it still manages to get a chuckle or two out of me. Wicked sense of humour and hours of mindless killing, this is a great game for those rainy days.
  8. voditelnlo
    Dec 19, 2018
    10
    A brilliant game that still holds up even in 2008. Hilarious, violent, gory, and damn fun. Really, a game that hits all the old-school FPS highs. It's as fast and furious as you want it, and you'll keep coming back for more.
  9. saif51
    Oct 8, 2021
    10
    BLOOD is masterpiece. the gameplay, the level design, every about it was perfect.
  10. RyanA.
    Mar 2, 2005
    9
    One of my all-time favorites, stands the test of time.
  11. OzanD.
    Mar 9, 2006
    10
    fantastic! thats the game 4 everyone.
  12. BrianT.
    Oct 20, 2004
    10
    Outstanding game!!!
  13. RobeTS.
    Jan 16, 2005
    10
    One of the best games ever made. I had to turn the lights on when I played.
  14. KingDoom
    Jan 18, 2005
    10
    Still like this game /2005.
  15. EdB.
    Apr 27, 2005
    10
    Classic, revolutionary game. A must play.
  16. SomeFrenchdude
    Jun 17, 2009
    9
    As an old FPS fanatic, I was always surrounded as a kid by games during the 90's with sheer character, pure originality, and sheer ambiance development. Blood gives you just that. The whole 30's feel to the game with the tunes your protagonist will whisper, his look, the tommyguns (!!!)...that classic retro feel added to the obvious gore-fest that is the game; from the innocent As an old FPS fanatic, I was always surrounded as a kid by games during the 90's with sheer character, pure originality, and sheer ambiance development. Blood gives you just that. The whole 30's feel to the game with the tunes your protagonist will whisper, his look, the tommyguns (!!!)...that classic retro feel added to the obvious gore-fest that is the game; from the innocent you mutilate gratuitously, to the decapitated zombies whose heads you kick around, to just simply the awesome scenery and level designs all so creative and professionally crafted...this game LIVES. This game is also extremely fluid, graphically, which was huge back then and is definitely appealing now. List of qualities goes on...ONLY let down: the difficulty of the game. The hardest FPS I've ever played. That's why I rate it 9 and not 10.… Expand
  17. GolovA
    Jun 1, 2022
    9
    Fond Memories! Was pretty awesome at the time! .
  18. ReubenIsAGod
    Sep 6, 2021
    10
    I think what's genuinely incredibly about Blood is how **** up it kinda is? Like this is absolutely the most violent video game I have played. It actually makes me uncomfortable. Caleb is a sinister protagonist and all the enemies in this game are just so twisted and cooked. I love this. I think it's actually a masterpiece that really needs a (proper) sequel and deserves more attentionI think what's genuinely incredibly about Blood is how **** up it kinda is? Like this is absolutely the most violent video game I have played. It actually makes me uncomfortable. Caleb is a sinister protagonist and all the enemies in this game are just so twisted and cooked. I love this. I think it's actually a masterpiece that really needs a (proper) sequel and deserves more attention than it gets. It's also quite a challenging game, actually quite punishing. Keeps you on your feet.
    I highly recommend playing Blood!    … Expand
  19. melonboy
    May 26, 2019
    10
    This is by far the best Build engine game made with impactful guns sounds, destructible environments, a likeable protagonist and the level of detail with different screams depending on what kind of damage being dealt to you and kind of damage you are dealing to enemies. the new Blood: Fresh Supply source port work like a dream and its only $14.50 AUD on steam so there's no reason not to get it
  20. newxvx
    Jul 9, 2017
    10
    A timeless classic, a pearl for any lover of fps. Solid, addictive gameplay, an amazing amount of weapons and mechanics for a game of the era, very loud setting, religious horror splatter, to try absolutely!
  21. UncleEd
    Oct 12, 2021
    10
    The first time I played Blood was when it was released back in 1997. It was one of the first video games that gave me the creeps and being a horror fan kid, I loved every minute of the first iconic mission, yet I did not progress much further due to my inexperience in shooters. Blood is a member of the holy trinity of Build engine games along with Duke Nukem 3D and Shadow Warrior (IThe first time I played Blood was when it was released back in 1997. It was one of the first video games that gave me the creeps and being a horror fan kid, I loved every minute of the first iconic mission, yet I did not progress much further due to my inexperience in shooters. Blood is a member of the holy trinity of Build engine games along with Duke Nukem 3D and Shadow Warrior (I personally would add Redneck Rampage to that list). Due to its scary nature, it was a bit less popular than Duke Nukem 3D, yet the game always had a cult following, despite the harm its sequel Blood II: The Chosen may have caused.

    24 years have passed. I have beaten countless shooters from retro classics (Doom, Duke Nukem 3D) to classics in transition period (No One Lives Forever, Half-Life), to modern ones. I usually love Nightdive Studio’s work with remasters and I simply could not resist to replay the game as “Blood: Fresh Supply”.

    Oh boy… It holds up so well. It plays like Duke Nukem 3D, where you find some keys, kill enemies and finally press a button to finish the mission. It separates itself from FPSs from the same era with its level design, soundtrack and unique weapons. You will not find annoying maze-like levels where you get lost. You will have extremely memorable weapons in your arsenal from flare gun and dynamite to voodoo doll. Any kind of incendiary damage will be your most effective tool here as you watch even the strongest enemies burn, screaming in agony. Enemies have good variety and none of them fell out of place, cultists being my favorite. Most importantly though, this game has sick soundtrack, which I had totally erased from my memory. It is the sort of music that you would find on a cassette tape that belongs to a satanic cult leader.

    I could not play anything else until I finished the game and all expansions including Cryptic Passage and Plasma Pak. It was a blast. I did not experience and compatibility issues thanks to the remaster and I certainly recommend picking it up. It’s definitely one of the best fps games ever made and one that you should not miss if you are into retro FPS classics.

    9.5/10    … Expand
  22. orangebike9393
    Jul 31, 2018
    10
    one of the best games of the 20th century if not best in my opinion.one of a kind game.
  23. Babutto
    Apr 15, 2023
    9
    Classic. I played Blood 2 and never the first one. Finally, done.

    Pros.: - Level design is insanely good. - Blood. So much blood! - Story. - Slow progressing. It is better delivered than in Shadow Warrior (which is also good). - Bizarre weapons. - Multiple add-ons. - Combination of hard levels and simple levels. Can speed run. Cons.: - Some levels are too extreme. You need to    Classic. I played Blood 2 and never the first one. Finally, done.

    Pros.:
    - Level design is insanely good.
    - Blood. So much blood!
    - Story.
    - Slow progressing. It is better delivered than in Shadow Warrior (which is also good).
    - Bizarre weapons.
    - Multiple add-ons.
    - Combination of hard levels and simple levels. Can speed run.

    Cons.:
    - Some levels are too extreme. You need to rocket jump yourself.
    - Can't imagine on the top difficulty.    … Expand
  24. Seth-Broker
    Jun 6, 2020
    10
    Easily my favorite game from the build engine and honestly probably my pick for the best shooter of the 90s.
  25. obzorbarin
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    одна из лучших игр моего детства по своему геймплею, атмосфере и музыке. Больше всего радует идеальный баланс оружия и эффективность определенного типа предметов арсенала Калеба против определенных врагов. Реально все оружия в этой игре нужны, а не 2-3 орудия как в большинстве шутеров тех лет.одна из лучших игр моего детства по своему геймплею, атмосфере и музыке. Больше всего радует идеальный баланс оружия и эффективность определенного типа предметов арсенала Калеба против определенных врагов. Реально все оружия в этой игре нужны, а не 2-3 орудия как в большинстве шутеров тех лет.
  26. BulletTimeTails
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    The best of the holy trinity, hallowed be it´s name! Everything about this game is a masterpiece, the atmosphere, the art direction, the action, the gunplay, absolutely everything! This game is also hard as nails but it´s so fun when you get the hang of it, if you for some reason never played Blood, PLAY IT
  27. BStheBOBI
    Feb 15, 2021
    8
    1997 was an interesting year. 3D games were becoming mainstream but the 2.5D still looked better than 3D. The gameplay is excellent, story was acceptable, the enemies were interesting, the weapons are great to play with it. The sound is good. I dont really have anything bad to say about it, only that the graphics are outdated and it feels like playing a "game" if you know what i mean.
  28. Kurushiatasu
    Apr 15, 2023
    10
    Um dos maiores clássicos dos fps,sangrento,divertdo,desafiador,divertido.O clássico jogo para PC do incrível ano de 1997 trás uma ambientação magnífica,que o faz parecer um filme de terror dos anos 90,bastante sangue,inimigos variados e muitas armas criativas e divertidas de se usar.Muitas fases marcantes,e muito bem ambientadas,repletas de mistérios e muita ação,e é claro,muito SANGUE,queUm dos maiores clássicos dos fps,sangrento,divertdo,desafiador,divertido.O clássico jogo para PC do incrível ano de 1997 trás uma ambientação magnífica,que o faz parecer um filme de terror dos anos 90,bastante sangue,inimigos variados e muitas armas criativas e divertidas de se usar.Muitas fases marcantes,e muito bem ambientadas,repletas de mistérios e muita ação,e é claro,muito SANGUE,que a propósito,tem de sobra neste jogo,tudo aqui sangra,e isso é lindo aqui.
    Caleb,o protagonista,é muito carismático,tendo muitas frases de efeito,que o deixam muito vivo,(mesmo já estando morto XD),o jogo também possui muitas referências a filmes de terror antigos,como "O iluminado" e " Evil Dead",que deixam esse clássico muito macabro.
    Se me perguntarem se Blood é bom,eu diria que é bastante,mas se for jogar,é melhor usar um guarda chuva,pois vai chover sangue.    … Expand

Awards & Rankings

10
#10 Best PC Game of 1997
6
#6 Most Discussed PC Game of 1997
4
#4 Most Shared PC Game of 1997

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Metascore
82

Generally favorable reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. Gamezilla!
    70
    If Monolith could have tied the level design and action more closely to a real storyline, worked to smooth the engine a little, and created a few new types of monsters, Blood might have risen another notch or two up the 3D food chain. As it stands, the game is a little too uneven to be successful.
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  2. Computer and Video Games
    84
    By far the most extraordinary feature of Blood has to be its sound effects. They are nothing short of incredible. 'Manamax and spear books,' the cultists shriek, alongside something not dissimilar to the word 'bollocks'. The zombies endlessly crow about 'Brainssssss'. Set a fanatic on fire and he screams like a girl: 'It burns! Oh god it burns,' before melting into a heap of steaming entrails accompanied by the appropriate popping and sizzling effects.
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  3. Adrenaline Vault
    100
    Blood is everything "Quake" should have been. It offers unparalleled single player gameplay, dozens of beautiful visual effects, tons of new weapons, and killer multiplay. I've had more fun playing Blood in the past day than I have playing any other game in the past year.
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