Blood Drive

 PlayStation 3
Metascore
47

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 11
  3. Negative: 7 out of 11
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  1. Gamers' Temple
    Nov 21, 2010
    45
    Just be patient and wait for Twisted Metal.
  2. Game Informer
    Nov 17, 2010
    45
    Anyone looking for a quick car combat fix before next year's Twisted Metal might be able to waste a few hours on this title, but they won't be wholly enjoyable hours. Since you can't save in the middle of a tournament, and some the later cups last a couple hours, the game eventually tests your endurance. I'd rather give bone marrow than sit through this Blood Drive again.
  3. Gamereactor Sweden
    Nov 28, 2010
    40
    Some games, like Blood Drive, "don't take themselves so seriously". They should. This is a mess.
  5. Destructoid
    Nov 23, 2010
    40
    Still, it's not the worst thing on shelves right now, but its $49.99 price tag isn't doing the game any favors, either. Maybe as a deep discount title or even a digital download with some of the game's more frustrating modes stripped out (let me run over zombies for ten bucks!) Blood Drive might have been a more attractive proposition.
  6. MEGamers
    Feb 21, 2011
    30
    Blood Drive is like a radioactive element - admired from a distance, but never to be touched.
  7. GamesRadar+
    Nov 18, 2010
    30
    Even the multiplayer comes up short by supporting just four players, though we assume the game would likely collapse upon itself if tasked with anything more. It's a shame to see such a sloppy effort from a stellar independent studio.
  8. PSFocus
    Dec 12, 2010
    29
    This game is pure crap. The physics are bad, you have to find the zombies instead that they are everywhere, the gameplay is repetitive and doesn't always work to well. One of the games that you must not buy.

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User Score
7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 10 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 10
  3. Negative: 1 out of 10
  1. GameBlaster
    Nov 3, 2010
    10
    Twisted Metal style game? Check. Zombies? Check. Violence and blood? Check and check. If these are things you enjoy then pick this game up. IfTwisted Metal style game? Check. Zombies? Check. Violence and blood? Check and check. If these are things you enjoy then pick this game up. If you enjoying having fun then pick this game up. The only problem with this game is that it is published by the evil empire Activision but Sidhe did an amazing job. For some reason I get a much more Vigilante 8 feeling from Blood Drive rather than Twisted Metal, but for people who didn't play those games religiously you probably won't notice a difference...or there is the possibility that I am crazy. The bottom line for this game is I am happy I picked it up day 1 and after spending some time spilling zombie blood I can easily give this game a glowing review. Thank you Sidhe! Activision go to hell.… Full Review »
  2. scottbeck79
    Oct 3, 2022
    8
    This is game the epitome of hidden gem. Twisted Metal style of games became played out after a while for obvious reasons. I would give thisThis is game the epitome of hidden gem. Twisted Metal style of games became played out after a while for obvious reasons. I would give this game a higher rating than 8 if there was more context and replayability. However, if you want mindless (pun intended) zombie killing fun in vehicles for an hour or two this is your game! It's still only about $10 on both PS3 & XBOX 360 but the more people find out about these things the higher they seem to go, especially on PS3. Of course, if you know how to do emulation and/or jailbreaking your problem there is pretty much solved...not everyone's got the time, know how or cares to mess with that. I can honestly say I wouldn't have bought this on my own seeing the so called "expert" reviews but I've discovered they've been very wrong on many occasions I've learned to read user reviews or watch reviews/retrospectives on YT to make better decisions especially on games I missed out on years ago but glad I did as $10 is a good price for anything that's even half a decade old at this point in my opinion, especially there is the other option I mentioned is becoming more and more attractive...… Full Review »
  3. praystation
    Apr 14, 2014
    8
    I grew up on Vigilante 8 and I really enjoy car combat. However, when I initially played this game I found it to be frustratingly difficultI grew up on Vigilante 8 and I really enjoy car combat. However, when I initially played this game I found it to be frustratingly difficult and I wasn't having much fun. I played the game a few more times and got the hang of it. I was surprised to find that once I changed the control settings a bit and learned some strategy that this is a really fun game.

    My only major issue is that there is no local multiplayer. I miss the days where most games allowed friends to play head-to-head in the same room.    … Full Review »
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