Werewolf: The Apocalypse - Earthblood

 Xbox Series X
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4.8

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 25 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 25
  3. Negative: 11 out of 25
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  1. Xbox_Alive
    Feb 6, 2021
    7
    Werewolf: The Apocalypse - Earthblood is not a game to grab the attention of someone who happens to walk by while you're playing. The character models have freshly arrived fashionably late from a decade ago however the graphics do the job and suffer from no frame-rate issues. Earthblood seems love throw you straight into the wolves (pun intended) as the game starts off with a chat betweenWerewolf: The Apocalypse - Earthblood is not a game to grab the attention of someone who happens to walk by while you're playing. The character models have freshly arrived fashionably late from a decade ago however the graphics do the job and suffer from no frame-rate issues. Earthblood seems love throw you straight into the wolves (pun intended) as the game starts off with a chat between you and a few members of your pack regarding your plan to sabotage a nearby location. A few minutes later things do not go as planned and you're sent into the fray to rescue your wife. By the time another half hour or so pass, you've inhabited all three of hero Cahal's forms, most of the game mechanics have been introduced, and sufficient drama has taken place. The story jogs along at this pace until the end, which works in Earthblood’s favor. The bulk of the game is made up of fairly small areas full of enemies, and it's about clearing your way to the exit so you can enter the next area. This is where the ability to change forms comes into play. In two-legged form Cahal can silently take down guards and shoot a crossbow. He can also sabotage reinforcement spawns if he remains undetected, dealing hefty damage to anybody who comes through. In wolf form meanwhile, he can move faster and slip through vents, great for a stealthy approach. There's also an un-lockable skill to make the wolf more difficult to detect. If you're cautious then you can make your way through a large amount of the adventure in stealth instead of combat. As soon as I would get hit or detected, I transform into the third, most powerful werewolf form used for combat. Combat is rather simple and the AI isn't overly challenging, and it's a bit of a button smasher with techniques throw in for good measure. Tearing through human enemies, occasionally grabbing one to rip apart is arcade style fun. When you're forced into combat after a bungled attempt to slip past in stealth mode, you benefit from having thinned out the enemies numbers, and weakened at least some of the enemy reinforcements. You may even have disabled turrets by accessing computers or shooting them with your crossbow. In this way, the time and effort you put into trying to be stealthy is still rewarded if you still happen to get detected. The story is largely self contained and doesn't require an understanding of lore. Another sign that the original vision for the game may have been grander than the budget is the implementation of choices or lack of at times. Conversations rarely offer any meaningful impact, and there are only a few occasions where you can approach a situation in different ways but those occasions are really big. Combat is arguably overly simple, and rarely a challenge on any of the difficulty settings. The inability to backtrack or create multiple saves means the rare instances of choice are one-shots. I've played Earthblood start to finish a couple times and enjoyed it each time which means something is there. It's a B-movie experience overall and that’s not necessarily a bad thing. I happen to love a well done B movie and Earthblood jut happens to be one I did enjoy. Even if you decide not to pick this one up immediately be sure to add it to your wishlist; you’ll be glad you did.… Expand
  2. Doom5layer
    Apr 1, 2022
    7
    So the graphics are definitely last gen. The facial animations are honestly terrible, and the story is meh. However the gameplay is fun AF. Reminded me of a great hack n slash title with werewolf abilities. I never got bored in my just under 10 hour play through. If you can get it for under $30 definitely a fun time
  3. Mikebcn86
    Feb 12, 2021
    7
    Una temática novedosa, si bien no es un juegazo, es algo distinto, con unos gráficos buenos sin ser espectaculares. Para pasar un rato descuartizando y dando brincos y seguir la historia es entretenido. Muy mejorable la IA enemiga.
  4. ilyar
    Mar 15, 2021
    5
    graphic:6 story;6 gameplay:3 so i dont like this game and this game have a lot of bugs
  5. neomoonsevin
    Aug 20, 2023
    6
    Good game but not the best I think the graphics is garbage and the style of gameplay is not that great I was expecting 3rd person air juggles and combo structure but nope we got a soldier werewolf who should be like Dante is to the demons but no good game but more should have been put into this I think it's rushed aswell could have refined the graphic engine or better still changed theGood game but not the best I think the graphics is garbage and the style of gameplay is not that great I was expecting 3rd person air juggles and combo structure but nope we got a soldier werewolf who should be like Dante is to the demons but no good game but more should have been put into this I think it's rushed aswell could have refined the graphic engine or better still changed the fighting mechanics to offer a more DMC styled type of fighting but owell it is what it is… Expand

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Mixed or average reviews - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 22
  3. Negative: 4 out of 22
  1. DarkStation
    Mar 12, 2021
    60
    Werewolf: The Apocalypse - Earthblood is such a schlocky, longwinded title that's complimentary for this schlocky "B-game." There's a potent stealth-action template and renowned universe to explore that — sadly — neither of said hopes are fully actualized here. That said, the valiant attempt deserves some credit. Should genre fans go in with modest expectations, perhaps they'll excitedly sink their teeth and claws into it.
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  2. GAMES.CH
    Mar 3, 2021
    70
    Werewolf: The Apocalypse - Earthblood might not be the best adaption of the franchise possible, but Cyanide still proves having notion of the pen & paper rpg. The core competence of the game is the spectacular and bloody beast action. Although there are some balance issues, poor AI and undistinguished graphics, the game is worth playing not only for Werewolf fans.
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  3. App Trigger
    Feb 24, 2021
    55
    Although there are some surprisingly strong stealth elements in the gameplay, Werewolf: The Apocalypse – Earthblood’s mediocre combat, dull characters, and boring plot makes this experience an average one at best.
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