Alder's Blood

 Switch
Metascore
74

Mixed or average reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. Switch Player
    Apr 10, 2020
    70
    Alder’s Blood takes inspirations from different games to create a unique adventure RPG which blends Western and Victorian-style characters. Due to a focus on stealth, its strategy turn-based combat can lead to some frustrating segments, but a distinct art-style and deep world-building transforms the stressful segments into an overall worthwhile experience.
  2. GameOver.gr
    Mar 27, 2020
    70
    A dark stealth tactics game is a useful addition for the Nintendo Switch library, and although Alder’s Blood is a really interesting game, it’s biggest flaw is this exact element, that it doesn’t work that well on consoles.
  3. Eurogamer Italy
    Mar 19, 2020
    70
    Alder's Blood is a valid game based on a solid genre, nonetheless it manages to give that something extra thanks to some good original ideas and an intriguing setting. The Switch version, however, is slightly inaccurate in the management of the movements of the units and breaks too much the pace of exploration and adventure with loading screens of unjustified length,given the minimal design of maps and characters.
  5. GameCritics
    May 8, 2020
    60
    I find Alder’s Blood in a very strange position. The aesthetic, combat, and ideas drew me into the shadows of its world. However, the bugs, design issues and general lack of polish have killed my drive to continue playing. I might come back to it in the future once it’s been patched, but not until it’s had a lot more time to polish off its rough edges.
  6. God is a Geek
    Mar 15, 2020
    50
    While it does show glimpses of its potential, the mixture of unnecessarily difficult gameplay and overwhelming management systems make Alder’s Blood a game solely for masochists.

Awards & Rankings

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#91 Most Discussed Switch Game of 2020

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User Score
7.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 26 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 26
  3. Negative: 5 out of 26
  1. deduwa2137
    Mar 13, 2020
    10
    I had such a pleasant experience when playing this game!! Animations are so well done, music is so climatic and great! Amazing, simply amazing.
  2. CakeEater
    Mar 13, 2020
    10
    Absolutely beautiful game. The game has some really cool mechanics from different game and it does it really well. The story and art isAbsolutely beautiful game. The game has some really cool mechanics from different game and it does it really well. The story and art is fantastic. Great work from the devs… Full Review »
  3. eridani
    Mar 14, 2020
    9
    Challenging, inventive, compelling, this is the best TBT game since XCOM 2. Stealthy, hit-and-run tactics are key here and is wellChallenging, inventive, compelling, this is the best TBT game since XCOM 2. Stealthy, hit-and-run tactics are key here and is well implemented. Each encounter feels fresh and and each move requires thought and planning. Who knew griefing werewolves could be so much fun? Beautiful hand-drawn graphics and a chilling soundtrack complete the package. I hope for a large-text mode in the near future as I play it on a Switch Lite.… Full Review »
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