BloodRayne

 PC
Metascore
65

Mixed or average reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 15
  3. Negative: 2 out of 15
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  1. PC Gameworld
    82
    While the action and graphics are cool to look at and play through, a poor excuse for a story and a general lack of depth to most of the game could turn off some gamers.
  2. Maxim Online
    80
    Confused by the sometimes clunky camera angles? You can deliver your skull-smashing, thong-flashing high kicks in soothing slow motion.
  3. GameZone
    76
    The combat isn't deep, the level design's not fantastic, and the AI's a bit dumb. But BloodRayne has one big thing going for it: it's fun!
  5. PC Format
    76
    Lively, mindless carnage, with wonderful visual excess.
  6. Play Magazine
    75
    With the bump mapping, dynamic shadows and water reflections swtiched on, it's a step beyond console well worth investigating. [Nov 2003, p.94]
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  7. GameSpy
    75
    Often sloppy or silly, but it does feature loads of outrageously violent action.
  8. IGN
    73
    It has its problems -- some technical shortcomings here and there, some camera oversights and the occasional level layout difficulty, but I have to admit that I enjoyed playing through the 3D action title.
  9. ActionTrip
    70
    A decent action-adventure that should provide players with some fun moments, albeit without any background or meaning to it. I had fun with it, but not as much fun as I could've had if the story and voice acting were even half-decent.
  10. PC Arena
    70
    Even those who love the gore and carnage, I suspect that the novelty would soon wear off.
  11. Gamer's Hell
    68
    The replay value is literally non-existent.
  12. PC Gamer
    58
    This game simply isn't fun for very long. [July 2003, p.76]
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  13. GameSpot
    56
    BloodRayne may feature the va-va-voomiest bloodsucker in gaming, George Romero-style gore that includes lots of decapitations, and everyone's favorite goose-stepping bad guys, but gameplay is so predictable that you'll be stifling yawns even as you tear open jugulars.
  14. Computer Games Magazine
    50
    A schizophrenic title, caught somewhere between its teenaged visual aesthetic and some moments of truly solid game design. [July 2003, p.84]
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  15. Gaming Age
    42
    Just like some people enjoyed "DOA Xtreme Beach Volleyball" and "BMX XXX," some people will enjoy BloodRayne. Those people could have played it last year on any of the current consoles and for a lot less than what it requires from a PC.
  16. Computer Gaming World
    40
    If you can get past the unresponsive controls and don't mind the overall tasteless but campless tone, Bloodrayne still offers only a few hours of moderately entertaining carnage. [July 2003, p.85]
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#38 Most Discussed PC Game of 2003

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User Score
7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 144 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 83 out of 144
  2. Mixed: 49 out of 144
  3. Negative: 12 out of 144
  1. DerekW.
    Mar 4, 2008
    10
    This is one of the best games I've ever played. I love this game, it's dripping with dark sexy style and is simply amazing. Its the This is one of the best games I've ever played. I love this game, it's dripping with dark sexy style and is simply amazing. Its the first game I played that actually dismembers enemies along the path of the actual weapon cutting them, not going with traditional lackluster scripted decapitations or the like that are always the same killing move/moves. The heroine, Rayne, has to be the sexiest character I've ever let eyes on or played, and the action of the game is intoxicating. Nazis, intuitive excellent controls, blood and gore more than and BETTER than any other game to date, and an intelligent integrated story, 10 out of 10 easy.… Full Review »
  2. t0nytzu
    Oct 27, 2012
    10
    Ahh my first action adventure game.I have no words to describe how great this game can be.I beat it 20 times and I would do it again.One timeAhh my first action adventure game.I have no words to describe how great this game can be.I beat it 20 times and I would do it again.One time only with weapons.The other time only with swords.Some other time with both.on easy.on normal.on hard.killing everything.fast forwording.It was great.
    The gameplay: is fun,addictive,bloody,explosive
    The graphics: quite good for a 2003 and the resolution adjustment was great.
    The controls:easy to learn
    The music: cool and hypnotic
    The story: good.
    The score:10    … Full Review »
  3. LFG1
    Jun 29, 2011
    10
    This game was somewhat a challenge but otherwise a really fun game! The controls are not that bad and there is a lot of fun Easter eggs theThis game was somewhat a challenge but otherwise a really fun game! The controls are not that bad and there is a lot of fun Easter eggs the cheat codes are great. The story line was kinda mixed but still overall really fun!… Full Review »
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