Back 4 Blood

 Xbox Series X
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6.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 203 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 103 out of 203
  2. Mixed: 39 out of 203
  3. Negative: 61 out of 203
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  1. Kingzley
    Oct 11, 2021
    10
    Most fun I’ve had with a video game since Left 4 Dead 2 (although not the same it has that same feel). It’s not perfect yet but neither was left 4 dead when it first launched . I love the card system and the variables that come along with it.
  2. metalmikehead
    Oct 12, 2021
    10
    If you’re a Left4Dead fan, you will find this game quite similar but the gameplay is more like modern call of duty’s maybe a little bit slower. I found it quite enjoyable.
  3. IamChris8
    Oct 15, 2021
    8
    So nach ein Paar Runden und den ersten Durchlauf des ersten Akts, muss ich sagen, dass das Game echt Spaß macht.

    Gameplay: 8/10
    Grafik: 7/10
    Setting: 9/10 (Geschmacksache)
    Umfang: 7/10
    (+1) Bonuspunkt: Game ist DAY-1 im Game Pass!
    Macht eine Wertung von 8/10 Punkten
  4. RandomWyrd
    Oct 11, 2021
    10
    I’m loving the progression system, ability to customize my build and my gun to play the way I want to play, and the clever variety of levels and mission objectives.

    The new types of special zombies they’ve added in addition to all the L4D classics definitely mix things up, there’s a bunch of them. Level modifiers on different difficulty levels change up each run nicely, too. They’ve    I’m loving the progression system, ability to customize my build and my gun to play the way I want to play, and the clever variety of levels and mission objectives.

    The new types of special zombies they’ve added in addition to all the L4D classics definitely mix things up, there’s a bunch of them. Level modifiers on different difficulty levels change up each run nicely, too.

    They’ve finally hit that balance of making a co-op zombie shooter that’s fun to play through more than just once.    … Expand
  5. MinePlay512
    Oct 8, 2021
    9
    So all in all, it may not be Left 4 Dead and while there are things missing, in the end however, Back 4 Blood is a very good game that is worth the time to play and recommend.
  6. Kanendor
    Oct 13, 2021
    8
    Its not the best game ever, but for sure it does not deserve a 0 rating (nor a 10) is a correct game, fun, and overall recommended to play it with friends in co-op. It is repetitive and maybe the AI is not the best one but its just a game of slashing zombies, not a Splinter Cell. CoD or fifa are always the same and people would marry those games if they could. If you have game pass justIts not the best game ever, but for sure it does not deserve a 0 rating (nor a 10) is a correct game, fun, and overall recommended to play it with friends in co-op. It is repetitive and maybe the AI is not the best one but its just a game of slashing zombies, not a Splinter Cell. CoD or fifa are always the same and people would marry those games if they could. If you have game pass just play it. 0% Risk… Expand
  7. StepHD
    Oct 9, 2021
    10
    I was waiting for a game like this for years, a old school genre pioneered by the same team with Left 4 Dead but with some improvements in 2021, the cards system really adds to the replay ability and its fun to mess around like creating a Left 4 Dead no aiming and sprinting deck.

    Levels have good variations for launch, can't wait to see more! Microtransactions beign only cosmetics its    I was waiting for a game like this for years, a old school genre pioneered by the same team with Left 4 Dead but with some improvements in 2021, the cards system really adds to the replay ability and its fun to mess around like creating a Left 4 Dead no aiming and sprinting deck.

    Levels have good variations for launch, can't wait to see more!

    Microtransactions beign only cosmetics its something to love while beign able to unlock more stuff by playing too!

    Expectations met, i just love it and cant get enough of it!

    Back to slaying ridden i go!    … Expand
  8. victortb12
    Oct 11, 2021
    10
    Great fun L4D vibes, perfect for chillin and playing with friends. Great that it’s includentes in Gamepass
  9. ScavengerDragon
    Oct 16, 2021
    9
    I absolutely love this game. Play it all the time via Gamepass with my friends. It's a fantastic game in terms of playability with teammates. As for solo gaming, maybe not quite so great but let's be honest. Left 4 Dead also gave players AI Teammates that battled alongside them and half of the time they weren't very good. This game was made by the same devs that made Valve's successfulI absolutely love this game. Play it all the time via Gamepass with my friends. It's a fantastic game in terms of playability with teammates. As for solo gaming, maybe not quite so great but let's be honest. Left 4 Dead also gave players AI Teammates that battled alongside them and half of the time they weren't very good. This game was made by the same devs that made Valve's successful Zombie Apocalypse game and decided to make a spiritual successor to the game. Evolve did not pan out but Back 4 Blood so far is turning out to be a much more successful and robust game.

    Where it is strongest is it's multiplayer aspect. It's a party game, online focused where you join with 3 other players and battle it out through hordes of zombies to get to your destination, just like another all too familiar game. Its characters are unique and some make me laugh while others just make me groan, but their personalities fit and feel like they belong.

    Personally I've played much of the game with my friends as Walker. I love his attitude going into battle and he always goes in knowing that it's a battlefield out there. While Evangelo kind of grinds on my nerves a bit.

    The missions range from long and difficult to short and sweet but the main goal is usually the same and manages to do so without feeling repetitive in nature. There are plenty of weapons to choose from with customization mods that can change the feel of any loadout and cards that can boost yours and your teams stats to improve your chances of survival. Right now I am on Act 3, halfway to Act 4 and so far this game is giving me a run for my money and I'm loving every second of it.    … Expand
  10. MasterJ007
    Oct 11, 2021
    10
    It plays just like Left for Dead, it’s amazing fun with friends and it’s on Xbox Gamepass
  11. Savagemanu92
    Oct 12, 2021
    10
    Let's rate this as a new game and not in comparison with a old game such as L4D
  12. KarperJD
    Oct 15, 2021
    10
    I find it really fun playing with my friends. A delivery that lives up to what they promised and there is still content to come! Highly recommended!
  13. CloudXz
    Oct 18, 2021
    10
    This Game has not the best Graphic's etc. But i have so much Fun with it. It is simpel and Fun.
  14. omglioromg
    Mar 20, 2022
    9
    back 4 blood on xbox series x held my attention like no other game on my xbox, it have a fun gameplay, unforgetable moments of crazyness and tons of fun to be had,
    Story? not in this game.
    Graphics? great. I give it 9/10 why not 10/10 ? because the game on hardmode is glitching too often (npc guys stuck inside walls too many times) and the "hard" is actually "impossible" and that is    back 4 blood on xbox series x held my attention like no other game on my xbox, it have a fun gameplay, unforgetable moments of crazyness and tons of fun to be had,
    Story? not in this game.
    Graphics? great.
    I give it 9/10 why not 10/10 ? because the game on hardmode is glitching too often (npc guys stuck inside walls too many times) and the "hard" is actually "impossible" and that is because the game is not balanced in hard mode, the game is no longer a game, I wish they fixed it but they never did. The game need hard mode to be fixed before it can get a 10/10 score.    … Expand
  15. w1n5t0n
    Oct 11, 2021
    10
    Fantastic game! Just mindless fun either solo or with friends. Highly recommended especially if you're subscribed to Xbox Gamepass console or PC. Makes for great zombie killing fun and feels like a love letter to Left 4 Dead fans.
  16. El_pecado_Saisu
    Oct 12, 2021
    9
    Frenético, jugable y divertido, es lo que busca este juego y lo cumple, primeras horas y no le veo errores, aunque todo determinará como lo llevan y si añadirán en un futuro más modos de juego
  17. Rhinochimera
    Oct 12, 2021
    9
    addictive game, it is what it is left4dead 3 under another name plays like back then.
  18. FabricioNery
    Feb 24, 2022
    8
    Very fun game with a wide variety of weapons. The card system adds a special touch to the game.
  19. StarGotGame95
    Oct 12, 2021
    10
    I’m just here to say I absolutely detest this site the media bias shown on here is out of hand every single multiplatform game gets lower scores just because its on Xbox smh it’s honestly pathetic
  20. nimrokh69
    Oct 12, 2021
    9
    بازی به شددت مهیج و خوبیه و قشنت تمام خوبی های لفت فور دد رو اورده و چندین نکته خوب دیکه بهش اضافه کرده متاش باید حداقل ۸۹ الی۹۲ می شد
  21. BrianTamales
    Oct 12, 2021
    10
    It’s a good comeback for Left 4 Dead fans and has even more depth to the gameplay than any Left 4 Dead games by using cards, unlocking outfits for characters and upgrading weapons and more!
  22. nomanZA
    Oct 18, 2021
    9
    Good frenetic challenging fun. Terrific with friends. Looks and runs great on Series X. Having lots of fun with the game. Suggest you play on Recruit till at least Act 3 or to the end before jumping to Veteran. Card system works well for non repetitive encounters and you will want a semi decent deck to choose from before trying Veteran or 'NIGHTMARE' (shudder)
    Game is very challenging    Good frenetic challenging fun. Terrific with friends. Looks and runs great on Series X. Having lots of fun with the game. Suggest you play on Recruit till at least Act 3 or to the end before jumping to Veteran. Card system works well for non repetitive encounters and you will want a semi decent deck to choose from before trying Veteran or 'NIGHTMARE' (shudder)
    Game is very challenging from Veteran up and requires a communicating team for progress, which is exactly how it should be. Developers did an awesome job getting the tension up before safe houses.    … Expand
  23. Frd05
    Oct 13, 2021
    9
    Gostei muito, principalmente com amigos, mas poderia ter um sistema de progressão mais focado em armas q nos personagens...
  24. darkducaz24
    Oct 12, 2021
    10
    Increible, no puede ser que haya un sucesor espiritual del L4D, gracias por eso, y mejor en gamepass, no me extraña que los piperos salgan a bombardear esto hahahaha
  25. Depka
    Oct 12, 2021
    10
    More left 4 dead, more fun.. I’m loving every minute of it. It’s on game pass, just try it out.
  26. Levandr
    Oct 15, 2021
    9
    Gameplay is interesting enough. Not as good as original left 4 dead series, but this is game is good
  27. GreyDandino
    Oct 12, 2021
    10
    Awesome game. Great graphics. Free on gamepass. What more can you say. Hoping for some great dlc
  28. Velgon
    Oct 12, 2021
    10
    ES LO QUE ESTÁBAMOS ESPERANDO UN DIGNO SUCESOR ESPIRITUAL, GRÁFICAS INCREÍBLE BUEN GAMEPLAY. Y LO MEJOR DÍA ONE EN GAMEPASS.
  29. Prendergast2009
    Oct 12, 2021
    10
    An amazing game that accomplished everything it sets out to do. Visually stunning and runs well. The gameplay is energetic and fun, even playing solo I found myself having a great time!
  30. Eli_zombifilica
    Oct 13, 2021
    10
    Es un juego fabuloso, tiene sus momentos de tensión como los left4dead clásicos y sus momentos graciosos al matar cientos de zombis. Perfecto para jugar con amigos o a solas.
  31. valfr7e
    Oct 13, 2021
    10
    Insanely fun, super well produced, the card system adds an interesting level of depth to the gameplay, always feel different and even more fun to see how toxic PS fans want to make it sh*t just because it came out on day 1 on game pass
  32. brokencontrol
    Oct 13, 2021
    9
    This game is a must play if you have xbox game pass, id give it a 8/10 if you paid full price.

    Back 4 blood feels like the classic left 4 dead games with modern visuals and gameplay, the card system is a pretty good way to keep things interesting and gives you things to unlock. PvP seems like fun although i havent played it much yet. it has you on either a team of humans against a team    This game is a must play if you have xbox game pass, id give it a 8/10 if you paid full price.

    Back 4 blood feels like the classic left 4 dead games with modern visuals and gameplay, the card system is a pretty good way to keep things interesting and gives you things to unlock.
    PvP seems like fun although i havent played it much yet. it has you on either a team of humans against a team of zombies and the teams rotate every round, which ever team has the longest time survived as the humans win.    … Expand
  33. DDamage88
    Oct 13, 2021
    9
    Tolles Spielsystem wie einst in Left 4 Dead. Tolle Grafik flüssiges Spielerlebnis. Gerade Xbox Spieler haben mit dem Gamepass die Möglichkeit das Spiel kostenlos zu erhalten. Einzigster Kritikpunkt ist der Preis. 70 Euro ist für so eine Art Spiel doch schon recht viel
  34. madlad2
    Oct 15, 2021
    10
    pretty fun game espically with friends, and if u have gamepass u must try this game.
  35. Murdermouth210
    Oct 15, 2021
    9
    Super fun game!!! Looks awesome and plus awesome. Recommend playing this game..
  36. pronamel
    Oct 24, 2021
    9
    This game also wasn't playable at the beginning because it was too easy in recruit mode, and too difficult in veteran, but after tweaking the difficulty this game is really fun. There is a bit of a learning curve with the cards though and I really wish you could save your load outs. After sticking to it, I actually much prefer this over World War Z and it made Left 4 Dead feel reallyThis game also wasn't playable at the beginning because it was too easy in recruit mode, and too difficult in veteran, but after tweaking the difficulty this game is really fun. There is a bit of a learning curve with the cards though and I really wish you could save your load outs. After sticking to it, I actually much prefer this over World War Z and it made Left 4 Dead feel really dated when I played again.… Expand
  37. FrankZamppa
    Feb 12, 2023
    10
    L4D is back, but better than ever! It took me a while to buy this game, but when I did, I finished the main campaigns with a bunch of friends in a breeze and bought the season pass!
    I really don't get the mediocre scores here. Were there issued during the initial release or something? If there was, they're long gone. This game works like a charm.
    I love how there's a lot of nods towards    L4D is back, but better than ever! It took me a while to buy this game, but when I did, I finished the main campaigns with a bunch of friends in a breeze and bought the season pass!
    I really don't get the mediocre scores here. Were there issued during the initial release or something? If there was, they're long gone. This game works like a charm.

    I love how there's a lot of nods towards the L4D games and how the main mechanics are still in place, but moreover I love the way they updated everything for this game. More characters, each with different perks. Campaigns with longer acts and a way to continue where you left off. A bunch of new and fun weapons to smash new types of monsters and last but definitely not least: The card mechanic that adds a different challenge everytime.

    This game succeeds in making the gameplay more epic, while also making it more casual. You don't have to finish the whole run on one go, but you'll very likely end up doing "just one more run before sleep". If you love zombie action or loved the first L4D games and had doubts about this because of it's unfortunate rating, give it a chance. You'll love it! B4B offers the same vibe as the old ones, but is so much better on every front. It's a blast with a friend or two!    … Expand

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#47 Best Xbox Series X Game of 2021
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#18 Most Discussed Xbox Series X Game of 2021

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74

Mixed or average reviews - based on 40 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 40
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 40
  3. Negative: 0 out of 40
  1. Gamers' Temple
    Nov 18, 2021
    85
    Back 4 Blood is loads of fun no matter which mode you play. The game supports cross platform (and cross gen) play for both multiplayer and co-op modes. The campaign is easily the best part of the game, but the multiplayer mode is a good companion mode. So long as you don’t mind that the game is always online and that there isn’t much of a single player mode at the moment, the game is quite good. I’m not much of a fan of online multiplayer shooters, but this type of game with loads of replay value is what I look for whenever I do play one. Like I said at the start, I don’t know how the game compares to Left 4 Dead, but that really shouldn’t matter much since Back 4 Blood is its own game, and it’s a lot of fun.
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  2. ComicBook
    Nov 14, 2021
    70
    Back 4 Blood isn't perfect by any means, but it's absolutely the closest we've gotten to a new Left 4 Dead game in the years since Left 4 Dead 2. Because of this, it's hard not to have fun with B4B, even if it doesn't always feel inventive and has some notable drawbacks. Despite some qualms, if you're hungry for a new co-op shooter to jump into with some friends, Back 4 Blood has more than enough meat on the bone to keep you entertained for quite some time.
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  3. Malditos Nerds
    Nov 9, 2021
    85
    Back 4 Blood is a gory party that begins as soon as you start the first level and never decreases in intensity. It still has some of the Left 4 Dead's essence, but it's a completely different game and the changes suit it wonderfully.
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