Blood (1997)

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  • Summary: You'll battle cultists, gargoyles, zombies, hellhounds, and an unholy host of other terrors in your quest to stop Tchernobog. You must not only defeat the Cabal--you must scour its dread name from human memory. If that means eradicating everyone and everything the Cabal has ever tainted, soYou'll battle cultists, gargoyles, zombies, hellhounds, and an unholy host of other terrors in your quest to stop Tchernobog. You must not only defeat the Cabal--you must scour its dread name from human memory. If that means eradicating everyone and everything the Cabal has ever tainted, so be it. Of course, you'll first have to make your way through fortresses, castles, mines, mansions, and estates guarded and kept by Tchernobog's malevolent servants. Fortunately, it is wits that make the hero, and although you're in serious danger of losing yours, you've got enough left to improvise some pretty effective tools of destruction. Aerosol hairspray can be frightening enough on its own, but apply it to a lighter flame and you've got an instant flamethrower (kids, don't try this at home!). Likewise, a flare gun can brighten your prospects considerably against even the grimmest odds, which is to say nothing for shotguns, Tommy guns, and dynamite. Who knows, you may even find that there are some spirits on your side when you find yourself clutching a voodoo doll. [Monolith]… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. 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.
  2. GamePro
    90
    Blood's flaws are easily swept aside when your guns start blasting and the bodies start falling. If you crave a good, violent corridor shooter, this is a great addition to your PC library. It's bloody fun--right down to the last drop.
  3. PC Gamer
    85
    An excellent implementation of the BUILD engine that makes for a tuly wicked shoot-'em -up. [July 1997, p.208]
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  4. 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.
  5. GameSpot
    80
    It's derivative, it's violent, and definitely tasteless at times - but it's almost always fun...If you like 3D shooters, give Blood a try. You might find that being totally evil - at least in a game - can feel pretty "damn" good.
  6. 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.
  7. Computer Games Magazine
    60
    The whole thing is so over the top that it ends up being like a B-movie gore-fest – more silly than scary. Still, plenty of folk are going to be offended. Once past the blood-hook, though, the game is a mixed bag.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 28 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 28
  3. Negative: 0 out of 28
  1. EdB.
    Apr 27, 2005
    10
    Classic, revolutionary game. A must play.
  2. BrianT.
    Oct 20, 2004
    10
    Outstanding game!!!
  4. 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 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.… Expand
  5. 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.
  6. 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 ambientaçãoUm 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
  7. Coff3e
    Mar 28, 2013
    10
    The most outstanding shooter of 1997.
  8. 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 was1997 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.… Expand

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Awards & Rankings

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

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