Back 4 Blood

 PlayStation 5
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5.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 221 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 94 out of 221
  2. Mixed: 35 out of 221
  3. Negative: 92 out of 221
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  1. KimochiSenpai
    Dec 6, 2021
    4
    Doesn't deserve full AAA price.
    Runs well, looks decent, way too many poor design decisions, poorly balanced rosters, terrible difficulty scaling. Most players still stuck playing the base difficulty. Developers seem to not care based on the lack of patching.

    Should have been a F2P thing with a battlepass and characters sold seperately, then at least they'd be motivated to balance their game.
  2. elpatonocomepan
    Oct 12, 2021
    4
    si quieres un sucesor digno de left 4 dead compra el zombie army 4 no esta mierda
  3. Bigbadjohn43
    Oct 11, 2021
    4
    Poor visual clarity. The bloated diversified ammo pools really slow you down. Melee just feels awful. The characters and dialogue are so generic and bland.
  4. Angetris
    Oct 12, 2021
    4
    Idk what the hell they were thinking, no campaign Versus mode? like thats literally all we play. Agreed with the other reviewers the game feels bland, the special infected are easy to kill there is no real threat. The swarm mode is absolutely terrible, its super quick and very easy of a group of organized survivors. Im enjoying the campaign tho which is why I dont give it a 0. but the cardIdk what the hell they were thinking, no campaign Versus mode? like thats literally all we play. Agreed with the other reviewers the game feels bland, the special infected are easy to kill there is no real threat. The swarm mode is absolutely terrible, its super quick and very easy of a group of organized survivors. Im enjoying the campaign tho which is why I dont give it a 0. but the card system and perks thing is kinda boring. L4d was a fantastic game because of its simplicity yet genius ideas.… Expand
  5. saltyoldgamer
    Oct 13, 2021
    4
    Do not buy this game if you are nostalgic for the Left 4 Dead series. It is the lousy off-brand version.

    Driven by nostalgia for L4D I impulse bought Back 4 Blood at launch. The game is a bloated mess of unnecessary features and lazy generic art direction that constantly remind the player just how much better the earlier games are. Terrible, un-funny dialogue ruins every minute of    Do not buy this game if you are nostalgic for the Left 4 Dead series. It is the lousy off-brand version.

    Driven by nostalgia for L4D I impulse bought Back 4 Blood at launch. The game is a bloated mess of unnecessary features and lazy generic art direction that constantly remind the player just how much better the earlier games are. Terrible, un-funny dialogue ruins every minute of gameplay, written by hack writers and delivered by mediocre voice actors.

    Instead of wasting your money on this uninspired clone, just watch L4D Developer Commentary videos on youtube. That will scratch your nostalgia itch, and it's also the best way to appreciate just how much better the originals are.    … Expand
  6. hivetyrant36
    Oct 23, 2021
    4
    It feels to me the developers really don't understand guns or the damage each one does. Some guns are weaker than they should be and others stronger.
    Multiplayer is cool but seems rather one sided.
    Left 4 Dead did this way better. At best this engine is jank.
  7. krasnysoldat38
    Mar 30, 2022
    4
    Just play L4D2 like a normal human being. This game is dead, no players to match up with.
  8. goodgriff33
    Dec 24, 2022
    4
    Answer: 75 characters is between 10 words and 19 words with spaces included in the character count. If spaces are not included in the character count, then 75 characters is between 12 words and 25 words.
  9. Maedhros
    Oct 14, 2021
    3
    Game is extremely commercial. Must have ps plus to play! Card system is unnecessary and a nuisance, detracts from gameplay. Characters are flat and insincere, with terrible voice acting which decreases game immersion. Graphics are better than original L4D, but still terrible for this generation. Controls feel heavy and sluggish. Truly an inferior experience for those who fell in loveGame is extremely commercial. Must have ps plus to play! Card system is unnecessary and a nuisance, detracts from gameplay. Characters are flat and insincere, with terrible voice acting which decreases game immersion. Graphics are better than original L4D, but still terrible for this generation. Controls feel heavy and sluggish. Truly an inferior experience for those who fell in love with the original games, and a complete let down. You've been warned.… Expand
  10. deibit74
    Oct 13, 2021
    3
    The game lasted 20 minutes on my hard drive. It is not bad but it's a common place of things I already played in other games. I cannot see any improvement or innovation. It is just "another zombie shooter" like Left4Dead or World War Z.
  11. Loose_Canon22
    Oct 22, 2021
    3
    If you like shooting zombies and that's it, then this is the game for you. If you want a game that offers more than just pointing and shooting, then this is not the game for you.
    This game is worth £15 at best. The story can barely even be classed as that and the levels are exactly the same only with a slightly different skin.
    Exceptionally disappointing
  12. bmarci
    Oct 12, 2021
    3
    What the hell is this card system? That just prevented me from playing the game. I just wanted a mindless shooter, now I would have to always deal with those bloody cards. Instant delete, thanks for nothing Gamepass.
  13. Eluxi
    Nov 4, 2021
    3
    Honesty not a bad game it just lacks a story and content just feels like bare bones of a game
  14. kruci
    Oct 13, 2021
    3
    Terrible maps, oh sorry i mean MAP. Its only one city and forest nearby. U play it few configuration day/night - some path are closed but yay its all time same boring location. Add to this terrible special mutants and u have average game like world war z. Its far away from l4d
  15. Jniels
    Oct 17, 2021
    3
    Story is absolutely pathetic and completely forgettable. Zero character or plot development whatsoever. Graphics aren’t terrible, but certainly not as crisp as they should be for a next generation title. Missions get stale very quickly. I have yet to try the veteran or nightmare difficulties due to a lot of talk about how broken and unbalanced they are in terms of difficulty, but for aStory is absolutely pathetic and completely forgettable. Zero character or plot development whatsoever. Graphics aren’t terrible, but certainly not as crisp as they should be for a next generation title. Missions get stale very quickly. I have yet to try the veteran or nightmare difficulties due to a lot of talk about how broken and unbalanced they are in terms of difficulty, but for a majority of the recruit difficulty, and with no real side objectives, you and your team are able to literally run through entire missions in a mere matter of minutes if you have enough stamina cards equipped…

    If you are looking for a mindless linear FPS with no real strategy or story development where you’re just running and gunning for minutes at a time, get this. If you’re someone who enjoys thoughtful gameplay, exploration, and a rewarding story, stay far away…    … Expand
  16. That_Private
    Oct 12, 2021
    3
    Beta was pretty fun, despite the terrible card system, but final release lost action and dynamism, the game looks heavy and sometimes slow (my system: RTX3090 i9-9900K). The card system forces to choose cards at every stage, this was slightly faster in the beta, but somehow they managed to made it worse. Graphics are pretty good, movement and mouse are bad by default and you need to tweakBeta was pretty fun, despite the terrible card system, but final release lost action and dynamism, the game looks heavy and sometimes slow (my system: RTX3090 i9-9900K). The card system forces to choose cards at every stage, this was slightly faster in the beta, but somehow they managed to made it worse. Graphics are pretty good, movement and mouse are bad by default and you need to tweak some options to fix it, getting ammo and.. ¿coins? (yes, the game has a coin system along with the cards) feels pretty awkward because you need to stare directly at the item, this is because some attachments (and all weapons) are automatically mounted on picking, Also, weapon customization is pretty clumsy, having to spend coins in upgrades that do not clearly expose stats change.
    All in all, I don't recommend paying it's current price for this game. If you want to try it get game pass trial (both pc and xbox), if you don't have it already.    … Expand
  17. shi11tenshi
    Oct 13, 2021
    2
    It's simply not very good the controls are clunky the currency thing is just annoying and the zombies will literally just come out of the ground right next to you the characters are just annoying and it's weirdly slow honestly Left 4 Dead 2 with a much better games just play that generic mess
  18. Cinecam
    Oct 14, 2021
    2
    Bought it and started playing only to be extremely disappointed when my wife sat next to me and tried to play. A game that could have been good, but lacks local co-op. Such a waste of money. Seeing it as a “spiritual successor” to Left 4 Dead, and that it was all about co-op play, I didn’t suspect they would leave out couch co-op. This is the only way my wife and I play games, and it’s sadBought it and started playing only to be extremely disappointed when my wife sat next to me and tried to play. A game that could have been good, but lacks local co-op. Such a waste of money. Seeing it as a “spiritual successor” to Left 4 Dead, and that it was all about co-op play, I didn’t suspect they would leave out couch co-op. This is the only way my wife and I play games, and it’s sad that we can’t enjoy this one together like we did with the Left 4 Dead games. If you’re looking for fun co-op, play something like “It Takes Two” from a developer that listens to their fanbase. I wish I could return this game since we will never play it now.… Expand
  19. lurch
    Nov 9, 2021
    1
    Awful game. Wave after wave of bullet sponge enemies run at you while your guns feel like pea shooters. Impossible to shove groups of zombies away from you making movement and escape impossible. Zombies come from all angles. Unable to remove weapon mods. Random gear system is annoying and the card system also feels like another big chore. Buy on a large sale only
  20. crawft
    Nov 26, 2021
    1
    The game is dogsh!t. Nothing positive to say. Waste of money. Where is innovation in the gaming industry? Definitely not here.
  21. Kells_ExE
    Oct 16, 2021
    1
    Solid Meh.

    The Games way too hard on recruit mode, overwhelming enemies and it's insanely easy to just die. i love hard games and always wished Left 4 Dead was harder but this game takes the cake you're thrown into a game with terrible AI who sometimes completely fail to kill even a single "Ridden" the game is a stain on the reputation of left 4 dead and definitely needed another    Solid Meh.

    The Games way too hard on recruit mode, overwhelming enemies and it's insanely easy to just die.

    i love hard games and always wished Left 4 Dead was harder but this game takes the cake you're thrown into a game with terrible AI who sometimes completely fail to kill even a single "Ridden" the game is a stain on the reputation of left 4 dead and definitely needed another year or two in development.

    not to mention match making is broken, you can't continue run in match making.

    Certain gun types like pistols,smg's and rifles need a big buff as they can't handle anything but common "Ridden"

    avoid this game until it's £15 don't buy at full price like i did you will regret it.    … Expand
  22. Stefanobed
    Oct 14, 2021
    1
    Dead 4 left 3. Not a new game, boring, no single player/story. A trash game for xboxpass .dont buy this game
  23. Kazynski
    Oct 12, 2021
    1
    A generic game that does not stand out at all, with a combat system from more than 10 years ago, too repetitive and without real progress.
  24. MrSoziopath
    Jan 15, 2022
    1
    Das Spiel ist ziemlich Langweilig! Die Charaktere sind alle katastrophal. Die Karten im Spiel machen es einem sehr schwer. Als l4d fan eine miese Enttäuschung.
  25. pedrimu777
    Feb 1, 2023
    1
    El juego es muy malo, para mi es lo peor que he jugado en años, historia lamentable.
  26. MaLTRaiN
    Nov 10, 2021
    0
    After last patch, this game is unplayable on harder difficulties. And devs don't listen. Good bye B4B.
  27. Badger2012
    Oct 22, 2021
    0
    Complete garbage. This is no where as near as good as L4D2. How they have the audacity to price this game so high is beyond me. Buy World War Z Aftermath which is a million times better than this, or save your money for one of the truly next gen titles. This game is an embarrassment.
  28. joshrowin2000
    Oct 12, 2021
    0
    On GAMEPASS this game is broken, will not launch at all, simply broken. Reinstalled and still can’t launch the the game,
  29. Imhonest
    Oct 12, 2021
    0
    No evolution at all since left 4 dead.

    This game looks and feels like a 2015 game ...

    Lack of content on base game and ... guess what ... 100$ super deluxe edition with more skins and stuff.

    Zombie physics are really bad, there is no dismemberment anymore ...

    Worst maps than previous left 4 dead games.
  30. SouthbaySaturn
    Oct 12, 2021
    0
    This game is trash. Spiritual successor to L4D, my a**. Graphics are crap for a nextgen console and the gameplay is just boring and confusing. The card system is an unnecessary mess. Worst of all, they left out the best part of L4D which was the campaign co op with the ability to play as the infected. (not that it would matter with the terribly bland infected they created for this game).
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Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 28 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 28
  3. Negative: 0 out of 28
  1. PLAY
    Nov 17, 2021
    80
    The main game is a beautifully balanced blast of team-shooter perfection. Who needs a story when the action is this good? It’s only let down by unnecessary PvP. [Issue#8, p.82]
  2. XGN
    Nov 8, 2021
    80
    Turtle Rock Studios has once again created a fantastic co-op shooter with Back 4 Blood. The game is good when playing solo, but amazing when playing with three friends. The gameplay, characters, and card system make the game dynamic and create another dimension for us to enjoy. These things are so great, making the cookie-cutter story and the repetitiveness of the environments just a bit more painful and unfortunately, these elements hold the game back.
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  3. PlayStation LifeStyle
    Nov 2, 2021
    85
    Back 4 Blood is a great game when played with other people, truly evoking the spirit of Left 4 Dead for a new generation of gamers. This time there’s the incentive of a progression system to keep players coming back, although the Corruption Cards don’t always make those repeated playthroughs as unique as they should. For those wanting to play on their own, it would be best to wait until the game has been patched to include single player progress. Hopefully that shouldn’t be too much longer.
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