In Cold Blood

 PC
Metascore
67

Mixed or average reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 13
  3. Negative: 1 out of 13
  1. Adrenaline Vault
    70
    Extremely immersive and one of the best espionage titles available to date on the personal computer.
  2. IGN
    74
    As an adventure fan, you may enjoy the cool spy storyline, and some of more interesting stealth elements of the game, but action gamers will find themselves in a world of intrigue, but a world without challenge.
  3. GameZone
    70
    In Cold Blood is not a terrible game, but there is nothing really special here.
  5. Maxim Online
    60
    A letdown for NRA enthusiasts, surely, but they will enjoy the best spy perk of all—a license to kill.
  6. Quandary
    60
    In Cold Blood is an entertaining journey for action adventure fans although, as with all games that walk this narrow path between action and adventure, it will probably be criticized from both sides of the fence.
  7. GamePower
    62
    The many cut-scene cinematics are first-rate, the settings (despite the herky-jerky animations) look wonderful, and the rich incidental music works seamlessly with the story.
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  8. Game Revolution
    42
    The solid story, decent backgrounds and cool gadgets just aren't enough to offset the lame animation, awful control and bland action.
  9. Da Gameboyz
    50
    I found that In Cold Blood moved along too slowly, and the action to be far too tame in some levels, and practically nonexistent in others. The plot had huge potential but it really failed in pushing the player forward with any kind of enthusiasm.
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  10. Game Over Online
    85
    It has a very solid story which actually makes sense, a good atmosphere, and very good graphics. Definitely a recommended title.
  11. Computer Games Magazine
    80
    Its mix of classic adventure-style gameplay, intriguing storyline, logical puzzles and just a touch of action make it a topnotch choice for fans of thought-inducing gameplay.
  12. GameSpy
    66
    I can recommend it to anyone who wants a spy based adventure game, but if you're really looking for action and suspense you'll be sorely disappointed with ICB.
  13. Four Fat Chicks
    75
    A fine game for the adult adventurer who enjoys dark spy novels and also is willing to tolerate a bit of "consolitis" in her/his gaming experience.
  14. GameSpot
    70
    It's a good enough story to keep you playing despite the game's many problems, and it eventually make you want to ignore these problems altogether.

Awards & Rankings

44
#44 Most Discussed PC Game of 2001

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User Score
7.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 26 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 26
  3. Negative: 2 out of 26
  1. IamKing
    Mar 5, 2012
    9
    The controls aren't the best, but still an amazing game. Revolution just keeps making classics! Love them :) - 9 out of 10 is a perfect scoreThe controls aren't the best, but still an amazing game. Revolution just keeps making classics! Love them :) - 9 out of 10 is a perfect score for this game...… Full Review »
  2. FrostAwxYT
    Jul 16, 2020
    10
    Absolutely love it, this game IS my childhood and will be my childhood forever
  3. MustafaA.
    Feb 8, 2004
    7
    Good story and bg but controller..:(Nevermind it.Just play :))
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