Werewolf: The Apocalypse - Earthblood

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4.6

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 77 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 16 out of 77
  3. Negative: 38 out of 77

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  1. Nirbak
    Apr 1, 2021
    10
    This is the only game about werewolves, yes - not so well, but about werewolves! I don't know why no one makes games about them. After all, the topic: stupid zombies, and even more stupid vampires, has long been annoying. Hopefully, in the future, someone will make an "AAA Project" about werewolves.
  2. Aegion
    Feb 18, 2021
    9
    This game can be better? Yes, BUT, for a first approach, it's a really good job. Graphics are cool but can be better. History and main character are amazing. I hope you make more content. Gaia needs it so I too. Highly recommended for role play fans and newbies on the world of darkness universe.
  3. ImBakingBrad
    Feb 16, 2021
    3
    While the actual gameplay and combat is kind of fun, the story is lackluster, voice acting is bad, missions are simplistic and repetitive, and the game is extremely short. I would be much more forgiving of these shortcomings if the game had been $20, but it is absolutely not worth the $60 price tag attached to it. Either avoid this title, or wait for a deep sale.
  4. Atko14
    Feb 10, 2021
    7
    Its alright, mindless fighting, okay story...

    The game isnt an AAA and graphics arent the finest but It gets the job done.

    Game isnt in a broken state as it is perfectly playable.
    If only the price was smaller it would have been better.
  5. BigBadWolf995
    Feb 6, 2021
    7
    I have been waiting a long time for a single-player werewolf game to come out. So hats off to you guys. What made me more excited was that it was an RPG. I am getting enjoyment out of it. Definitely, a game I was going to get no matter what anyone said.

    However, there are some flaws. For one...the graphics aren't the best but they aren't bad...they are decent. The graphics could be    I have been waiting a long time for a single-player werewolf game to come out. So hats off to you guys. What made me more excited was that it was an RPG. I am getting enjoyment out of it. Definitely, a game I was going to get no matter what anyone said.

    However, there are some flaws. For one...the graphics aren't the best but they aren't bad...they are decent. The graphics could be better (however, no problem with it). The camera when you're in Crinos form can be kind of janky, it's somewhat bad. Hard at times to keep up with enemies with the camera movement. I feel there need to be people being torn to shreds when you're in werewolf form. Not just blood-splattered and that's it. The only time there is blood and gore and bodies being torn apart is during executions, when the werewolf bites the head off. But other than that, there is no bodies being torn to shreds, to limbs all over the place, etc. Just blood being splattered that's it.

    The voice acting could be better. I feel like you should be able to do stealth kills while in Lupus form and the Homid (human) form should have more weapons to use. I feel players in an RPG should really be encouraged to play as they like for example...they need to be more encouraged to save going into Crinos form as a last resort. As well as being encouraged to use it when they like instead of waiting until the "Enrage" message pops up. There could also be a meter for the Crinos form to recharge, that way they don't use it right away. Also when you throw an enemy, the effect could be better because right now it looks like you just threw a stuffed animal at the enemy when the one being thrown makes an impact. It needs to look like you actually threw a person not a stuffed animal.

    I also feel like the transformations could be more realistic. Like when your character turns into a wolf or a werewolf...there needs to be an actual transformation...not that he just morphs and that's it.
    Another downside is that the game isn't Open-World, Sandbox-Free Roam, Action RPG...it's just an action RPG. I feel an RPG Werewolf game should be an Open World, Free-Roam RPG. As well as character creation. Maybe even more Perk trees.

    However, the story so far and the soundtrack is great. The gameplay and mechanics are good but they could be better. The graphics and voice acting need improvement. There should be more options...maybe even a mode where you can try to take on as many waves of enemies as possible. Even a snapshot mode/mechanic.

    So far I give it a 7/10. I enjoy it but there are plenty of areas where the game needs to be improved on. Hopefully, the next game that comes out, touches up on that. Hope this game opens the door for more single-player, action RPG werewolf games to be made. Hopefully, one that is an open-world, free-roam, sandbox, action RPG. With better graphics.    … Expand
  6. WCM320
    Feb 6, 2021
    3
    The problem with the game is that on the surface everything looks... OK. But just okay.
    Once you get into it, however, everything is just bad or at the very least meh.
    It's not really an RPG because nothing you do matters. It's not really a Stealth game because the stealth is so bad. The models would look good if this was a 2012 game. WIth the Werewolves being pretty good if not a    The problem with the game is that on the surface everything looks... OK. But just okay.
    Once you get into it, however, everything is just bad or at the very least meh.

    It's not really an RPG because nothing you do matters.
    It's not really a Stealth game because the stealth is so bad.
    The models would look good if this was a 2012 game. WIth the Werewolves being pretty good if not a little dated, but the humans being just bad. The combat is in and of its self not terrible but the controls are some o the least intuitive I've seen.

    A lot of people are saying that you should not compare this to a AAA game, but to be fair I don't compare anything to AAA games, not even most AAA games anymore. Even when considered as a "Small indie game" Which this is not, Cyanide is a professional game company after all. It's just not every good, it's not the worse thing I have seen, it just not good.

    The soundtrack is easily the best thing about the game...    … Expand
  7. Ash69
    Feb 8, 2021
    10
    Игра бы была просто потрясающая в 2016-2018 году но не в 2021м видно что был очень ограниченый бюджет, и сюжет очень поверхностный. Могла бы придумать что-то глубже, в целом на один раз поиграть можно. Оценку 10 поставил за новизну идеи с тремя перевоплощениями, уже давненько не встречал нечего подобного. Что-то новенькое. Но им бы бюджет по лучше и сценариста по сильнее. И за главногоИгра бы была просто потрясающая в 2016-2018 году но не в 2021м видно что был очень ограниченый бюджет, и сюжет очень поверхностный. Могла бы придумать что-то глубже, в целом на один раз поиграть можно. Оценку 10 поставил за новизну идеи с тремя перевоплощениями, уже давненько не встречал нечего подобного. Что-то новенькое. Но им бы бюджет по лучше и сценариста по сильнее. И за главного персонажа! Наконец то главный персонаж БЕЛЫЙ КРЕПКИЙ МУЖИК!!!) спасибо разрабам за это! У них ещё остались яйца. И пусть она не тянет на эту оценку из-за своей примитивной графики 10ку я поставил за главного персонажа! Такое впечатление что эта игра была сделана ещё шестью годами ранее но вышла только в 2021… Expand
  8. KardinaluZ
    Feb 5, 2021
    9
    I was not expecting AAA quality from this one, I was expecting a good small rail-story with some good bloodbath, and I got what I was waiting for. Don't look at the game as you look at all those big AAA projects, it is a small game with a good story, an awesome werewolf model, and a fight. Yes, the human models a less good animated, the stealth is not so good as I think it will be (sinceI was not expecting AAA quality from this one, I was expecting a good small rail-story with some good bloodbath, and I got what I was waiting for. Don't look at the game as you look at all those big AAA projects, it is a small game with a good story, an awesome werewolf model, and a fight. Yes, the human models a less good animated, the stealth is not so good as I think it will be (since the game was made by the same company that made Styx), but still, it is just a good story, an adventure and I like it. It has a good story, at least, as I know the lore of WoD werewolves, it was easy to get into it.
    I do hope people will not put these games into the trash, as they could if they will look and judge the game by AAA rules, and they find some good things that I see in these games.    … Expand
  9. Zha
    Feb 5, 2021
    2
    Graphics look 10+ years old. Combat is flat and repetitive. Not even an RPG since nothing you say matters. The controls are not intuitive and are not customizable. The DLC and Champion content are a waste of money. This game could have been amazing with this IP but instead it was picked up by a lackluster developer with a lackluster vision.

    The game could have been any generic fighter    Graphics look 10+ years old. Combat is flat and repetitive. Not even an RPG since nothing you say matters. The controls are not intuitive and are not customizable. The DLC and Champion content are a waste of money. This game could have been amazing with this IP but instead it was picked up by a lackluster developer with a lackluster vision.

    The game could have been any generic fighter game and they just slapped werewolf on it so it would actually sell. I wish I had read the reviews instead of just getting excited and buying it.    … Expand
  10. truandale
    Feb 7, 2021
    2
    The game is not an AAA project. Its price is $ 5-8. Simple animations, primitive graphics, poor stealth. The game is just boring.
  11. Chaki
    Feb 18, 2021
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I am in a weird spot when it comes to WtA. It is a huge nostalgia point for me so anything coming with the name attached is also under high scrutiny from me.

    That being said, i also need to keep in mind that this is not a AAA Bombast Spectaclefest. It is a solid AA Hack'N'Slash with some minor dialogue and open world elements and it works. Is it fun? Yes, despite a rather boring plot and some frustrating moments, it is a game you can have a lot of fun with. I wouldn't call it an Early Access game nor that it looks out of date. But i get to that.

    Worldwise, this is not an original production by Cyanide and i noted my nostalgia. The game does namedrop a lot of things from the Tabletop RPG, introduces a few concepts and goes in-depth with a few others. Overall i wasn't sure if the game is aimed at newcomers to the setting or to veterans because there is noteable differences and i can't tell if these were intentional or not. There is some weirdness going on with a Red Talon Leader who we... never see their wolfshape of. I chuck this down to a budget decision. I am also not entirely sure how familiar the devteam was with the sourcematerial. This is most noticeable to me by it being super unclear on which of the humans is Kinfolk and who isn't (and also some of the NPCs it's very unclear who is a Werewolf and who isn't).

    Graphics are good. Animations are a bit stilted, especially in dialogue which made me wonder why they even went for long back and forth Mass Effect like dialogues in the first place instead of doing more concise "fixed" dialogue. Maybe budget? Probably budget.

    Combat mechanics are fun and honestly thats the tasty tasty ham in this ham and cheese sandwich. Exploding into Crinos and melting Wyrm minions left and right is very satisfying at it's basis but i feel the stance-dancing you can/need to do takes out momentum. Combat is also super floaty, with a lot of attacks bound to land anywhere but the enemies.

    Stealth is the cheese part of that sandwich and honestly, i like the idea of it being a preparation of combat by thinning the herd but overall the stealth mechanics are super wonky (which isn't fun) to the point that later on i just did combat (which is fun!). It is super fun though to create a takedown conga line especially when the guards are already on high alert and you just yoink one after the other over a fence.

    Story. Hoo boy. I dunno Cahal is Boring McGrimface. I'm sorry, his whole storyline is full of emotional beats that don't hit. Ludmilla died too fast and then Cahal is being Very Dramatic with self-imposed exile. It's also a really overdone trope to Kill The Wife for emotional tension and just... can we not? Garou by their very being, by default, would already have plenty of reasons to go against a operation like Endron. I feel it would've been easier to try and go for the feeling of Rage that especially Ahroun feel burning in their chest when they see something like the Mine or the Dam. Subsequently, the whole "oh no my daughter is always in danger and now she's been kidnapped" is also not working out. There is a bit of a fakeout where its implied Aedana might still go through her First Change and really a bossfight through her First Change would've been pretty cool, a good Father/Daughter Teamup instead of the lackluster "I'm a monster please save me by killing me" ""twist"".
    There's also the thing about using alcohol to up your Rage in between fights which... isn't the best choice. The source material already takes a bit too much glee in making equivalencies between a Werewolves rage and Alcoholism so that wasn't needed and is also not a particularly good message (Talens would've worked for this much better).

    Overall, the game is solid. It is worth it's money and will entertain you for a while. It won't surprise you in any way - storywise - and combat/stealth is solid enough (combat more so than stealth). I can moan a lot how i would have rather seen a true open world WtA RPG with character generation but hey, maybe we get to see that still. This isn't a bad game, it's just good and - and i wanna stress my nostalgia here - i wanted more.

    And i hope that the license owners see that and let Cyanide hone their craft.

    EDIT: And also make sure not to get any Nazi Dogwhistlers like Ericsson on board that **** up your plot.    … Expand
  12. tacsquid
    Feb 6, 2021
    2
    Graphics worse than skyrim. Hilariously bad stealth gameplay. Stealth gameplay is the worst I've played in probably the last 10 years. Action gameplay part is meh and the controls suck. Sound track is okay but that doesn't get you much of a boost. This game isn't even a "must buy" for $20. I'd be on the fence for 10. returned.
  13. Kharador
    Feb 8, 2021
    1
    Outdated gameplay, dull animations, main character plot is plain and boring. The whole game is an absurdity. I won't to talk about the sneaking mechanics because it's a joke.
    This game has nothing to do with any hack & slash game from now to 10 years back.
    Try to avoid it
  14. Antya
    May 9, 2021
    10
    Many players and critics didn't like the game, to put it mildly.
    I immediately wondered why?
    Yes, the game has poor graphics for 2021, but since when does graphics affect game scores? For me, the most important thing is the plot and the gameplay. The gameplay here is gorgeous, the character has three forms, each of them is universal and designed for different purposes, reading reviews    Many players and critics didn't like the game, to put it mildly.
    I immediately wondered why?
    Yes, the game has poor graphics for 2021, but since when does graphics affect game scores?
    For me, the most important thing is the plot and the gameplay.
    The gameplay here is gorgeous, the character has three forms, each of them is universal and designed for different purposes, reading reviews from critics, I don't understand how such gameplay can be considered monotonous at all?
    And about the plot, I will speak briefly.
    Yes, he is straightforward, yes, he is short, but that did not stop the game from making me cry after the end.    … Expand
  15. J21Lb
    Feb 6, 2021
    7
    The game has passed the game as a whole, the game is not bad, and its graphics, to put it mildly, looks lousy on Unreal 4 by today's standards, the cutscenes are terrible, it looks even worse, unfortunately. I liked the game, in my opinion the game lacked only one thing - it was the release of the game on all platforms - because very few people will support such a game in epic games, IThe game has passed the game as a whole, the game is not bad, and its graphics, to put it mildly, looks lousy on Unreal 4 by today's standards, the cutscenes are terrible, it looks even worse, unfortunately. I liked the game, in my opinion the game lacked only one thing - it was the release of the game on all platforms - because very few people will support such a game in epic games, I would like to buy it on incentive, I will wait. Passed with a friend as a whole, the game is worth it - if by today's standards 799 rubles is a straight ceiling - the developers have tricked the price to set it higher - because the higher the price, the more questions to the product. The game turned out to be 7/10 for me - not **** - but also not wow, just a stunning project - a good game for the evening with a beer. The price is too high, the product is not only graphonium and AI, let's be honest, is rather weak with model faces. Its price is 799 rubles - unfortunately, I'm afraid the developers won't sell it much, I think they themselves already understood how they released it, because young people need a graphon for the masses, and if it is not there, not everyone will play a project from the Xbox 360 era - even these chips we were left with the exit by the enemy through the doors and loading between locations - when we seemed to have gone through this a long time ago. I do not advise guys to buy if you are waiting for a straight wow project. This is an ordinary project of category B that does not take stars from the sky and someone who is over 30 and above will like such a game - who remembers those times - if you are even younger and find a prototype, then you will definitely want to play this project, and those who do young and did not touch such projects, I do not advise - because you will spit from everything and the game will be very boring for you - because the style of presentation of the narrative and plot and gameplay from 2007-2012. These are very old mechanics. Buy so to speak at your own peril and risk - because the project is controversial and not everyone will get it.… Expand
  16. Hunter37X
    Feb 6, 2021
    8
    So i wanted to share my humble opinion/review on werewolf the apocalypse earthblood.
    So i am near to finish. I enjoy it a lot but i have some constructive criticism meaning there is no "Hate" or bias in this review and i will offer what would make things better. (NO SPOILERS)
    Pros: -The world and game's environment, they look beautiful and I love it especially the caern and how you    So i wanted to share my humble opinion/review on werewolf the apocalypse earthblood.
    So i am near to finish. I enjoy it a lot but i have some constructive criticism meaning there is no "Hate" or bias in this review and i will offer what would make things better. (NO SPOILERS)

    Pros:
    -The world and game's environment, they look beautiful and I love it especially the caern and how you interact with tribe members and how these members have their own stories (not explored in-game).

    -The gameplay is fun and fast, I do feel that it is a little bit repetitive but we will get to that later.

    -Lupus form is greatly enjoyable it is one of the best parts of the game.

    -Crinos form is my favorite, fast and brutal just slice and dice lol.

    -variety in combos and Skills.

    -The story is interesting and I loved the characters, cahal is a good protagonist and not generic in any way.

    -Rage system is straight up great and it just not influence the gameplay, it influences the story and how you interact with people. (Like there are people who can trigger your rage bars one by one until you fill it and makes you transform only to kill everyone in the room, so beware).

    -Transitions between forms is smooth and satisfying.

    -performance is great, sure thing there is a few bugs here and there but nothing critical.

    -It respected the lore of White wolf's werewolf the apocalypse.

    Cons:
    -The Texture and animation are outdated (Which i understand because of small developers team).

    -The RPG system is just bad from getting Skill points to upgrading skills. The thing is you don't get EXP points after every battle based on your battle performance like D is the worst and Z is the best so you get more exp point from Z. And it feels that it is just partially RPG. (This can be solved by removing the RPG system at all like you just unlock new skills and moves after just completing stages. Or enhancing the RPG system where you actually get EXP points based on your battle score.)

    -The lack of variety in enemies and bosses. It just feels that enemies are all the same, the humans doesn't have varieties in weapons, the "Prototype people" are all similar and some bosses are repetitive like the werewolf bosses. (This can be solved by adding varieties to human enemies like flamethrowers, swords bearers (Ninjas) and other interesting weapons that could extend to extremely technological or even magical).

    -The lack of combat impact, this one doesn't bother me much until i die from it. When you hit an enemy he/she should supposedly go flying, flinching or even moving. However in this game they have no reaction, they will continue their attack, hence your attacks will only reduce their health without any impact. Which means their attacks cannot be interrupted which is a major problem in combat if there are a lot of enemies they will for sure kill you if you don't dodge. (This can be solved by actually making the enemies impacted by your hits).

    -Needed to explore more into the lore even though that one of the strongest point of the game is respecting the lore.

    -AI is inconsistent, sometimes it feels that they are smart and other times extremely stupid. Especially in stealth.

    -And finally the stealth. It is just too outdated, needs a lot of improvements and added gadgets would be nice too.

    Side notes: Some reviewers said that the stages looks similar, i have to disagree, stages looks different, however, objects model are indeed copied and put throughout the stages. It just feels that every compute and table are the same.
    It would have been nice to have a greater number of bosses with variety. Cause 7 bosses on a 12 hours playtime is not enough. Needed like 1 boss per stage.

    Conclusion:
    Werewolf the apocalypse earthblood is a good enjoyable game. The gameplay is fun and the story is interesting. Sure thing the textures and animation are outdated but it is playable. It greatly respected the lore but it would leave some fans hungry for more. It can get repetitive sometimes and lacked varieties in enemies but overall you will have fun playing it.
    My rating: 7.5/10    … Expand
  17. mrClint
    Feb 9, 2021
    7
    It is immediately apparent that this is not a big budget game made by a huge team, and with that in mind, I thought this was a decent game. Mechanically, it's very simple and straightforward.

    While the graphical fidelity is certainly behind the times by at least a generation, the art direction of the game works well. The story is probably the most lacking part of the game. It's an    It is immediately apparent that this is not a big budget game made by a huge team, and with that in mind, I thought this was a decent game. Mechanically, it's very simple and straightforward.

    While the graphical fidelity is certainly behind the times by at least a generation, the art direction of the game works well.

    The story is probably the most lacking part of the game. It's an alright introduction into WtA, but the plot itself is quite predictable and only incorporates the most obvious themes from the original setting.

    Overall, play this game if you're looking for some dumb fun and you're okay with lower production values.    … Expand
  18. lorkhan961
    Feb 8, 2021
    8
    I'm a WtA tabletop fan, so my review may be not 100% objective.

    This game has some cons, but in general I liked it! I'm writing this review only because this game has met so much hate, and I don't think that it's fair. It's a simple railroad story, with no lootboxes or open world time/money sucking **** it works nice, I've met only several bugs, but mostly because I was intentionally    I'm a WtA tabletop fan, so my review may be not 100% objective.

    This game has some cons, but in general I liked it! I'm writing this review only because this game has met so much hate, and I don't think that it's fair.

    It's a simple railroad story, with no lootboxes or open world time/money sucking **** it works nice, I've met only several bugs, but mostly because I was intentionally trying to break the game to do some tests :)

    Graphics is not that bad as many people describe, I would say that everything except of people in dialogs looks great - nature, interiors, enemies, effects, etc. Graphics in this game is "stylish", it's not meant to be very realistic, I believe.

    Combat is challenging on hard level of difficulty, I would not recommend to play this game on easy or medium.

    My only complain is about game "age rating". This game lacks some gore, even "executions" look like PC is tickling enemies. Hope that there will be mod or something to fix this.    … Expand
  19. jseph1234
    Feb 9, 2021
    3
    A godsdamn Epig Store exclusive in which the story is linear and very little branching and the emphasis is on combat. For an RPG that is a very shallow game and review scores rightlfully reflect that.

    Seems like a money-grab by the Publisher and they covered their ass by making it a Epig Store exclusive and get paid by Ten Cents / Epig Games for that.
  20. michael666
    Feb 10, 2021
    0
    i hope this studio goes out of business for this every game theyve made sucks and this is no exception
  21. Poloscen89
    Feb 18, 2021
    0
    The combat is absolutely atrocious, mission design is not creative nor does it seperate it from anything way older games haven't done already. The upgrade system doe not upgrade combat nor anything outside of combat, its such a waste. The AI slides on ice skates when i melee them. Tons of nps with the exact same character model. The story swears you know the lore from the last game. This is a 0.
  22. Kriss1988pl
    Feb 6, 2021
    8
    A solid game. The combat is satisfying and gruesome. Werewolf form is very well animated. You feel like a badass while using it. Stealth sections provide some variety when it comes to gameplay. I usually don't really care about the story in games but it's ok at best here. Play this game on hard if you want any form of challange because it's quite easy otherwise.

    This game feels so fresh    A solid game. The combat is satisfying and gruesome. Werewolf form is very well animated. You feel like a badass while using it. Stealth sections provide some variety when it comes to gameplay. I usually don't really care about the story in games but it's ok at best here. Play this game on hard if you want any form of challange because it's quite easy otherwise.

    This game feels so fresh compared to all those crappy, repetetive AAA open world games or those AAA dialogue/story driven games with shallow gameplay like TLoU2.

    I play it on pc on max settings with rock solid 75fps (i5 9400f, GTX 1070 and 16GB 2666mhz RAM) and it looks better than on yt trailers at 1080p.

    I bought it for like 20 euroes and I'm 100% satisfied with the purchase    … Expand
  23. Jerych0
    Feb 12, 2021
    10
    It's an alright game. People going into this expecting a triple A experience will be disappointed. Any fans of the tabletop will love it, though if you don't care about that it's still alright. besides theres not much games with werewolf
  24. UlyssesCanaan
    Feb 8, 2021
    8
    It's an alright game. People going into this expecting a triple A experience will be disappointed. Any fans of the tabletop will love it, though if you don't care about that it's still alright.
  25. fayker
    Feb 8, 2021
    8
    Visually it looks amazing 8/10, story/plot 5/10, combat and fighting 8/10 gameplay 7/10 . its not a triple A game made by big developer company so they couldn't deliver as much as we expected and wanted to see but I liked it and yes it gets a little repetitive after a while. the concept is there but it didn't deliver on it, that's what I hear a lot of people talk about and to some degreeVisually it looks amazing 8/10, story/plot 5/10, combat and fighting 8/10 gameplay 7/10 . its not a triple A game made by big developer company so they couldn't deliver as much as we expected and wanted to see but I liked it and yes it gets a little repetitive after a while. the concept is there but it didn't deliver on it, that's what I hear a lot of people talk about and to some degree I agree with that statement, maybe in the future the sequel will deliver and this was just the start up.… Expand
  26. Epicnesss
    May 24, 2021
    5
    1- God awful character animations. I thought I was playing a cheap PS2 game.
    - The characters will randomly T-pose or glitch between standing and sitting.
    - Mouth movements don't match character voices. - Character eyes wide open and hardly any facial expressions. 2- The story felt like it was written by a 3-year-old. It's so simplistic and shallow that I could predict what would    1- God awful character animations. I thought I was playing a cheap PS2 game.
    - The characters will randomly T-pose or glitch between standing and sitting.
    - Mouth movements don't match character voices.
    - Character eyes wide open and hardly any facial expressions.

    2- The story felt like it was written by a 3-year-old. It's so simplistic and shallow that I could predict what would happen, which makes it extremely dull.

    3- Gameplay is extremely repetitive. The gameplay is you going room to room and repeating the same thing over and over again.

    a- If you choose the stealth approach:
    - Crawl into vents.
    - Sneak takedowns.
    - Crossbow.
    - Disable camera.

    b- If you choose the wrecking method:
    - Turn to werewolf
    - Press shift to dodge.
    - Clear room.

    If you want to experience the entire game, play the first room. You don't even need to finish the first level. Just finish the first room. Then you've experienced the entire game and can refund it since the game is not worth the price. I was lucky enough to get it for 17 euros. Even that might be too generous.    … Expand
  27. wespaugh
    Feb 16, 2021
    7
    If you're looking for the next great action stealth game for the ages, look elsewhere. If you want a game where being a werewolf is the heart of the story and gameplay, there is basically no other option in videogames. It bears the hallmark limitations of a small studio trying to chase some big studio ideas and coming up short, but there is plenty to enjoy here.
  28. CDrew
    May 4, 2021
    7
    Well, this is no masterpiece, I think everyone can agree on that. However, if you lower your expectations enough, there is a great deal of fun to be had in here. Most of its downsides are due to what seems like a very limited budget; I could find no other explanation for some of the game's obvious flaws.

    First of all, the game has an unfortunately outdated design; the graphics,    Well, this is no masterpiece, I think everyone can agree on that. However, if you lower your expectations enough, there is a great deal of fun to be had in here. Most of its downsides are due to what seems like a very limited budget; I could find no other explanation for some of the game's obvious flaws.

    First of all, the game has an unfortunately outdated design; the graphics, animations, and structure are all extremely simplistic. This reminds you of an early PS4-era game, and I am pretty convinced that it if had been launched then, it would have been welcomed by a lot of people. Otherwise, environments and effects seem very low-res (I am not even going to talk about the facial animations), and executions and combat animations often don't feel impactful enough.

    That being said, the stealth and the combat are actually very well done (albeit quite repetitive), and the game's biggest advantage is that the three forms are not at all a gimmick. They each serve their role, and the game is pretty well designed in terms of letting you choose stealth or direct combat. If you like games with werewolves, this should definitely be your go-to game; it really nails everything about that. Additionally, the boss fights are interesting and well designed; they really kept me on my toes.

    The plot itself is definitely interesting and captivates you at times, but unfortunately, the writing is somewhat lackluster, and the acting ranges from mediocre to outright bad at times. With a bigger budget, I'm certain this could have been fixed, but as it is, there are a lot of shortcomings from this point of view.

    You can see that the devs did actually try to make the game less linear: you have side quests, the levels are semi-open-world, there are secrets to be found, and the skills you choose do have an impact on the overall gameplay. There is even a choice at the end that leads to a somewhat different ending. At its heart tho, this still remains a linear single-player game, with extremely limited replayablity (there is no New Game+ or Chapter Select), especially since most achievements can be gotten from the first run.

    Overall, however, if you take your time with it and play it slowly, there is plenty of enjoyment to be found in it, and as I said, so far, this is the best werewolf game to date. If you can get on sale, I would definitely recommend it. The base price is a bit steep, as the game rarely reaches AA quality. But this is indeed worth your time if the worldbuilding seems alluring to you, especially since the combat and stealth are pretty good.    … Expand
  29. Saric2017
    Sep 11, 2023
    10
    "Werewolf: The Apocalypse" é um jogo de RPG (Role-Playing Game) baseado no famoso jogo de mesa homônimo e parte do mundo ficcional conhecido como o Mundo das Trevas (World of Darkness). Foi desenvolvido pela Cyanide Studio e publicado pela Nacon e lançado para várias plataformas, incluindo PC. Vou fornecer uma análise detalhada do jogo.

    Enredo e Configuração: O jogo se passa no mundo    "Werewolf: The Apocalypse" é um jogo de RPG (Role-Playing Game) baseado no famoso jogo de mesa homônimo e parte do mundo ficcional conhecido como o Mundo das Trevas (World of Darkness). Foi desenvolvido pela Cyanide Studio e publicado pela Nacon e lançado para várias plataformas, incluindo PC. Vou fornecer uma análise detalhada do jogo.

    Enredo e Configuração:
    O jogo se passa no mundo contemporâneo, onde os Garou, lobisomens guerreiros, lutam para proteger a Mãe Gaia (a Terra) dos avanços das forças corruptas do Wyrm, que ameaçam destruir o equilíbrio natural do mundo. Você assume o papel de Cahal, um Garou exilado que retorna ao seu antigo bando para enfrentar essa ameaça.

    Gráficos e Design de Áudio:
    Os gráficos de "Werewolf: The Apocalypse" são sólidos, com ambientes detalhados e modelagem de personagens decente. No entanto, eles não se destacam particularmente em relação a outros jogos contemporâneos. O design de áudio é eficaz na criação de atmosfera, com uma trilha sonora que se encaixa bem no tema sombrio e sobrenatural do jogo.

    Jogabilidade:
    A jogabilidade de "Werewolf: The Apocalypse" é uma mistura de ação e RPG. O jogo oferece diferentes formas para o personagem principal, Cahal, que são o lobo, a forma humana e a forma de lobisomem. Cada forma tem suas próprias habilidades únicas, proporcionando uma variedade de abordagens para enfrentar desafios.

    Combate: O combate é uma parte fundamental do jogo, e as batalhas como lobisomem são intensas e frenéticas. A transição entre as diferentes formas de Cahal durante o combate é suave e proporciona estratégias táticas interessantes.

    Exploração: O jogo incentiva a exploração dos ambientes urbanos e naturais, e você encontrará muitos segredos e missões secundárias enquanto se aventura pelo mundo do jogo.

    Narrativa e Escolhas: "Werewolf: The Apocalypse" apresenta uma narrativa sólida, com escolhas que afetam a história e o relacionamento com outros personagens. Isso dá ao jogo uma boa dose de replay, já que as escolhas podem levar a diferentes resultados.

    Pontos Fortes:

    Narrativa envolvente e bem escrita que mergulha no universo do Mundo das Trevas.
    Diversidade de formas e habilidades para Cahal, oferecendo flexibilidade na jogabilidade.
    Exploração recompensadora do mundo do jogo, com muitas missões secundárias e segredos para descobrir.
    Escolhas morais que afetam a narrativa e o final do jogo.
    Pontos Fracos:

    Os gráficos não são excepcionais em comparação com outros títulos contemporâneos.
    Algumas mecânicas de jogo podem parecer repetitivas ao longo do tempo.
    Alguns bugs e problemas técnicos podem prejudicar a experiência.
    Conclusão:
    "Werewolf: The Apocalypse" oferece uma experiência sólida para os fãs do Mundo das Trevas e para aqueles que gostam de jogos de RPG de ação com narrativas envolventes. Embora não seja perfeito, ele captura bem o espírito do jogo de mesa original e fornece uma experiência satisfatória para os jogadores que desejam explorar o lado sobrenatural e sombrio do mundo moderno.    … Expand
  30. AbaddonMason
    Mar 7, 2021
    7
    Добротная игра класса б в крутой вселенной. Видно, что разработчики старались. Главный элемент геймплея сделан хорошо, а именно боевая система. Стелс уже такой себе. Графика весьма приятная, но некоторые анимации, например в диалогах сделаны просто и дешево в отличии от анимаций формы криноса. Саундтрек для любителей метала хорошо вписывается. Сюжет незамысловатый, но в обстановкеДобротная игра класса б в крутой вселенной. Видно, что разработчики старались. Главный элемент геймплея сделан хорошо, а именно боевая система. Стелс уже такой себе. Графика весьма приятная, но некоторые анимации, например в диалогах сделаны просто и дешево в отличии от анимаций формы криноса. Саундтрек для любителей метала хорошо вписывается. Сюжет незамысловатый, но в обстановке оборотней и экоактивистов выглядит не таким заезженным, хотя концовка могла бы быть и помощнее.… Expand
  31. Neowuf
    Feb 16, 2021
    10
    Had a really fun time playing this game!!

    Pros: Game dont punish for fail the stealth mission, I can turn crinos when my patience as a player ends!! Werewolf design, animation and moviment are great Capture the werewolf the Apocalipse ttrpg Great level design and difficulty progression !! Bosses battles are great Cons: Going for realism but looks like a old generation game    Had a really fun time playing this game!!

    Pros: Game dont punish for fail the stealth mission, I can turn crinos when my patience as a player ends!!
    Werewolf design, animation and moviment are great
    Capture the werewolf the Apocalipse ttrpg
    Great level design and difficulty progression !!
    Bosses battles are great

    Cons: Going for realism but looks like a old generation game
    Terrible voice acting. Repetitive story telling.
    Too many enemy and bad AI.
    Farming Fury on battle breaks the immersion a LOT and makes the game too easy.
    Game lacks sense of humor and comic relieves.

    Epic story =(    … Expand
  32. Davor11
    Feb 14, 2021
    2
    Game look like 10 years old. Bad movement,gameplay,static npc,bad animation...
  33. Cormac89
    Feb 14, 2021
    5
    Werewolf: The Apocalypse - Earth blood isn't anything Earth shattering.

    Graphics: Despite the many complaints I've seen about the graphics, I personally take no issue with them. They aren't Godfall graphics but they're entertaining enough to get the job done. I liked how the rooms I cleared would be drenched in enough blood splatter to fill 10 tubs. Story: I feel like if you're not a    Werewolf: The Apocalypse - Earth blood isn't anything Earth shattering.

    Graphics: Despite the many complaints I've seen about the graphics, I personally take no issue with them. They aren't Godfall graphics but they're entertaining enough to get the job done. I liked how the rooms I cleared would be drenched in enough blood splatter to fill 10 tubs.

    Story: I feel like if you're not a WoD werewolf fan ( A Vampire fan myself) or an Eco nut (I'm not), you're not really going to like or care about the story. While playing, I found myself rushing through levels and secondary missions without a second thought to the story just because I'm a Completionist. The story wasn't enthralling enough to command my attentions.

    Characters: The Characters had some okay voice acting, but the personalities were rather bland. The character dialogue was clearly not written by a word savant, but I guess the voice actors did the best they could with the pitiable rations given to them.

    Combat: The combat was a bright spot in the game. It reminded me of vampire the masquerade redemption's combat system, tho this one was much more fine tuned. I had fun slaughtering, dismembering, running around with and committing specialized executions on my prey. The only thing about the combat that somewhat annoyed me was when enemies I killed would rise again as new versions of themselves. Nobody likes fighting the same enemy twice. The stealth/open combat approach was also a nice touch. For people who prefer not to kill unnecessarily when they rp, they have paths and missions to sneak past obstacles while keeping the blood flow to a minimum or you can wholesale slaughter everyone in sight if you're feeling blood thirsty (like me). I also feel I should correct something I had seen in another review on the web about there being no reward for sneaking around-- There are indeed achievements for killing no Innocents and disabling security measures with stealth tactics.

    All in all it's not terrible, but it isn't something I would replay just for the sake of it. One play through was enough and I don't feel like I wasted my time in that. If it gets an expansion I'll revisit it, but for now it's going to collect some dust in the library.    … Expand
  34. TIWHimitsu
    Feb 15, 2021
    8
    If you're looking for story, this is not the game as the story feels like it was the last thing they worked while developing the game. Not sure why everyone talks about the graphics, they're perfectly fine and in no way made any impact on the game quality or my enjoyment. The gameplay for playing in the crinos form is very enjoyable and there are some pretty fun and difficult fights.If you're looking for story, this is not the game as the story feels like it was the last thing they worked while developing the game. Not sure why everyone talks about the graphics, they're perfectly fine and in no way made any impact on the game quality or my enjoyment. The gameplay for playing in the crinos form is very enjoyable and there are some pretty fun and difficult fights. Stealth was a bit wonky with some things like enemy vision sight and the bark mechanic but it's still fun and challenging to a certain extent. Looking at how large the studio who developed the game is, and this game's development history of being passed from one studio to a completely different one this game came out pretty great. It may not be some revolutionary new game but at least it's different from all the other stuff we've been getting and I certainly have a lot of fun playing it. If you're looking for some massive overall game with tons of RPG elements like Skyrim this is not the game for you. If you like running around tearing apart tons of enemies as a werewolf, this game is very fun.… Expand
  35. RynoHoksin
    May 30, 2021
    4
    There's clearly potential, but the final product isn't worth it. The concept is neat, the graphics are decent and the story was somewhat interesting. However, the combat wasn't very fun. And the stealth gameplay is quite boring. It saddens me to say this, but this is potentially the worst game of the year.
  36. mohan41
    Jul 27, 2021
    10
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  37. Decard
    Dec 1, 2021
    10
    gameplay is good devil better than my cry. Very good. teen wolf derek alpha is here scoot mccal
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  38. Matheus8542
    Jul 26, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Análise do jogo Werewolf : the apocalypse - earthblood. Dando uma zoiada no catálogo da plus , me deparei com o tal odiado : Werewolf : the apocalypse - earthblood. Fui ver opniao dos YouTubers. Vir eles xigando bastante uma desenvolvera pequena , que faz jogos não tão grande. Baixei e meus amigos que jogo bom. Ainda mais para quem quer ter aquela nostalgia de Altered beast (Mega e Ps2).
    O jogo não tem lá aqueles gráficos , bem de início de geração. Tem uma história curta , porém bem fácil de entender e se diverti.
    Dificuldade razoável para cada nível escolhido.(recomendo joga no difícil para ter aquela adrenalina boa e uma diversão maior).
    A Boss Figth é maravisolha.
    Gameplay boa , tanto no furtivo , como no aloprado.
    Design dos lobisomens muito bonito
    Uma platina facil.
    E Um sistema de RPG fácil de fazer.
    A desenvolvedora pós um sistema de diálogo lento e sem muita animações , só para que as pessoas que não sabe inglês poderem ler e entender a história , muito bom.
    Fiquei com pé atrás para ouvir opiniões de YouTubers.

    Vale á pena baixar e joga Werewolf the apocalypse - earthblood , 9/10


    {Editei para elogia o design dos were}    … Expand
  39. meta_mednat
    May 17, 2022
    8
    This is a cool werewolf game that's faithful to the World of Darkness lore. The gameplay is basic but fun, and the combat is decently challenging on hard mode, where you gain advantages by switching combat styles frequently. If you want to just play a fun werewolf game where you mindlessly slash things, then skip all dialogues and you'll still have some fun. If you want, the game lets youThis is a cool werewolf game that's faithful to the World of Darkness lore. The gameplay is basic but fun, and the combat is decently challenging on hard mode, where you gain advantages by switching combat styles frequently. If you want to just play a fun werewolf game where you mindlessly slash things, then skip all dialogues and you'll still have some fun. If you want, the game lets you go into WW mode and slaughter everyone instead of negotiating with NPCs, which is a great feature that not many games offer. Your choices can also affect some later dialogue options in the story. If you really want to get into the lore and enjoy the game even more, I recommend watching a couple Werewolf: Apocalypse lore videos before/during your play through. If you don't have the extra twenty minutes to do that, then you don't really have the time to write a review either lol.

    Many of the negative reviews focus heavily on graphical imperfections, which is a fair but a cheap criticism for a game developed on a lower budget than AAA. We've all played beautiful games from AAA devs that were still horrible lol. In my opinion, the graphics were good enough to not take me out of the adventure. Most reviewers who hated the storyline were probably unfamiliar with the series, so they defaulted to boredom or anger when the NPCs talked about the world lol. Like in many games, there are many short texts you can pick up to get a better understanding of the situation and side-quests that reveal some broader context. My guess is that most people with bad experiences did not fully explore the world with an open mind.

    Overall I enjoyed the game and I hope they take this concept and develop it further. They've got a lot of lore to work with and a potentially very deep fanbase if they can tap into it!    … Expand

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  1. Game World Navigator Magazine
    Apr 9, 2021
    46
    Ridiculous story, shallow gameplay and poor graphics don’t leave Werewolf: The Apocalypse – Earthblood any chance. The only imaginable reason to play it – is to remind yourself how bad and absurd games could get. [Issue#252, p.70]
  2. GameMAG
    Mar 14, 2021
    50
    Werewolf: The Apocalypse – Earthblood is a low-budget effort with a cool looking blood effects, but not much else. So don't expect anything good from the visuals or the overall narrative.
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  3. Games.cz
    Feb 19, 2021
    50
    Cyanide Studios once again manage not to raise the bar. This is a deeply average game reminiscent of cheap B-movies, visually awful and mechanically obsolete. But massacring your enemies as a bloodthirsty werewolf is, not surprisingly, quite fun.
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