Black One Blood Brothers

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Black One Blood Brothers is a single player strategy game. It was developed by Helios Studio and was released on January 11, 2022. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Black One Blood Brothers is a tactical military shooter game where strategy and coordination are key. Joining the "Black One" unit, you become part of an elite force comprised of top operators from around the globe. Operating independently of any government, this unit works from the shadows, free from political games and diplomatic constraints. As the leader of this squad, you're tasked …

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Audience ScoreBased on 782 reviews

story41 positive mentions

optimization4 negative mentions

The game offers extensive customization options for characters, weapons, and missions, allowing for a highly personalized gameplay experience.
It successfully captures the nostalgic feel of classic tactical shooters like the original Ghost Recon and Rainbow Six games.
The developer is actively updating the game, showing commitment to improving gameplay and addressing community feedback.

The AI is often unresponsive and can get stuck, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
The game suffers from performance issues, including frame rate drops and graphical glitches.
Movement and shooting mechanics feel clunky and unpolished, detracting from the overall immersion.

story
269 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story aspect is minimal, with many players noting that it lacks a compelling narrative and primarily consists of a series of missions with basic objectives. While the campaign mode offers some structure, it is often described as repetitive and lacking depth, focusing more on mission customization and tactical gameplay than on storytelling. However, the variety of mission types and the ability to create custom scenarios provide a sandbox experience that some players find engaging, despite the absence of a strong overarching plot.
- “The game’s campaign, Operation 'Serpent’s Whisper,' offers a gripping story that unfolds across 20 challenging missions, each one demanding careful planning and execution.”
- “From the moment you step into the shoes of the elite 'Black One' unit, you’re thrust into a world of high-stakes missions where every decision matters.”
- “The basic idea behind this game is awesome – it really captures the feeling of being in a spec ops unit as you tackle missions from hostage rescue to direct action or pure-stealth recon missions.”
- “The story could have been better, but the mission maps and objectives are fun and definitely replayable.”
- “It's just a string of missions with a bare minimum briefing, and if you don't succeed with all of the objectives, you have to do it again.”
- “Black One: Blood Brothers has an interesting base with its sandbox allowing you to play pseudo-randomly generated missions with a variety of maps, modes, and modifiers; however, in its current state, the movement and shooting are far too half-baked and the AI leaves much to be desired.”
gameplay
147 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
34%
61%
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The gameplay of the game is characterized by deep tactical mechanics, extensive customization options, and a focus on squad management, reminiscent of classic tactical shooters like Ghost Recon and Rainbow Six. However, players have noted issues with clunky controls, unpolished animations, and a lack of intuitive tutorials, which can detract from the overall experience. While the core gameplay shows promise and offers a satisfying tactical loop, it requires significant refinement and bug fixes to reach its full potential.
- “Super immersive, good gameplay, guns feel amazing, graphics good.”
- “Deep tactical gameplay with a focus on strategy and coordination.”
- “Gameplay channels the spirit of classic tactical shooters with its emphasis on squad management and planning.”
- “It just needs some improvements when it comes down to fluid gameplay.”
- “But the controls are all over the place and there's a bunch of irrelevant mechanics in the game that feel like they're meant for show and presentation and not core gameplay.”
- “Gameplay is surprisingly simplistic once you stop being overwhelmed by clumsy menus with little to no instruction, and extremely clunky movement.”
graphics
101 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
28%
59%
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players noting that while some aspects are visually appealing, they often fall short of expectations set by promotional materials. Common criticisms include outdated textures, inconsistent quality, and performance issues, which detract from the overall experience. However, some players appreciate the immersive environments and customization options, suggesting that the graphics are acceptable for the game's price point, though improvements are needed for a more polished presentation.
- “The graphics are good as well.”
- “I really liked the graphics and development of the game; I advise all fans of airsoft.”
- “A very atmospheric tactical simulator with realistic graphics, a wide variety of missions, and the creation of its own combat squad.”
- “While the core gameplay of Black One Blood Brothers shows promise, the graphics are honestly a huge letdown.”
- “However, this is undermined by inconsistent texture quality and occasional graphical glitches that detract from the overall experience.”
- “The graphics aren't anywhere near the quality that they look in the store page.”
optimization
38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
8%
81%
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Overall, the game's optimization is a significant concern among players, with many reporting severe performance issues, particularly in specific modes and on larger maps. While some users have experienced smooth gameplay on higher-end systems, the general consensus is that the game requires substantial improvements to run effectively, especially for those with lower-spec hardware. The developers are urged to either maintain older builds for compatibility or offer refunds due to the unoptimized state of the game.
- “The game is better optimized now but still needs work.”
- “This game has the potential to be something special, but it needs significant improvements in performance and graphics.”
- “So if you tighten up the optimization of maps and light at the levels, I think it will immediately become 100 times more enjoyable to play.”
- “The new update is bringing an unoptimized engine 5, and it 100% will not run well!”
- “Unfortunately, the game suffers from significant optimization issues—particularly in war and siege modes.”
- “You might start out with a smooth 150–160 fps, but within moments, performance quickly drops, often falling below 30 fps, and it only gets worse from there.”
stability
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is a significant concern, with numerous users reporting persistent bugs, glitches, and AI issues that detract from the overall experience. While some players find enjoyment despite these problems, many agree that the game feels unfinished and unpolished, with a need for substantial improvements before it can be fully recommended. Overall, it is described as a "buggy mess" that requires further development to reach its potential.
- “Had the game for a while now, keep coming back and checking on it, and to be honest, it's the same buggy mess it was in 2022.”
- “The game is unfinished, unpolished, buggy, and very much in early stages of development.”
- “There are many glitches where the camera pokes through a wall, which is forgivable in early access, but the sum of all of this game's issues makes it hard to recommend right now.”
music
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it repetitive and poorly integrated, often feeling out of place during gameplay. While there are options to customize and upload personal soundtracks, many users express frustration over the limited selection and poor sound mixing, which detracts from the overall experience. Additionally, the unexpected volume changes and lack of music during missions are noted as significant drawbacks.
- “The music is dope!”
- “Great thing is that I set its parameters myself - from the enemy type to the music.”
- “You can upload your own soundtrack to the already present tactical soundtrack; a really fun feature just been added.”
- “The player controller is bad, the animations are bad, the gunplay is bad, music blasts in unexpectedly and feels very out of place; none of it feels good at all.”
- “Not many soundtracks on offer, so the music can get repetitive as they seem to be very small loops.”
- “There's just so much to the game that is done so badly it makes the whole thing just disappointing; also, the sound mixing is so bad, with deafening sound effects that can barely be turned down, bad music, and gunshots that are too quiet.”
replayability
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game boasts exceptional replayability due to its diverse game modes, extensive customization options, and dynamic mission generation, allowing players to experiment with different strategies and setups. While some users noted a lack of variety in missions and lower difficulty affecting long-term engagement, the vast amount of content and features, including a map editor and career mode, contribute to an almost infinite replay value. Many players appreciate the ability to tailor their experience, making it a highly replayable title in the tactical shooter genre.
- “And with a variety of game modes, including a dynamic campaign, spec ops, and even a map editor, the replayability is off the charts.”
- “Replayability - you can try different combinations of weapons, gear, difficulty settings, etc. in the 20-mission official campaign, or generate whatever custom missions you want on a wide selection of terrains.”
- “There's also an insane amount of content and replayability in the game, with career mode, single missions, training, etc. and an XP reward system with medals and ranking.”
- “Yet the missions themselves lack variety, and the relatively low difficulty reduces long-term replayability.”
- “The ability to modify scenarios gives a lot of replayability to it.”
- “Indie tactical shooters like Ground Branch, Direct Action, etc. use what I call a 'bottom-up' approach - focus on amazing gunplay, animations, very detailed first-person experience, some unique mission-to-mission features while paying little attention to the overall scope and replayability early on, hoping to add more features at some point in the future.”
atmosphere
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is a mixed bag, with impressive lighting and fog effects on some maps, while others suffer from poor execution. While many players appreciate the unique ambiance and sound design, there are concerns about how enemy AI issues detract from the overall experience. Overall, the game is seen as atmospheric and reminiscent of classic titles, with potential for improvement in future updates.
- “Very good game with great atmosphere and sound.”
- “I love the strange atmosphere the game has and I look forward to future updates and improvements.”
- “A very atmospheric tactical simulator with realistic graphics, a wide variety of missions, and the creation of its own combat squad.”
- “Game is getting better with every update, but the enemy AI still has major problems, and these issues are negatively affecting the game's atmosphere.”
- “Even the sounds, a crucial element in enhancing the gaming atmosphere, fail to deliver on the promise of an engaging and thrilling experience.”
- “It is also worth finalizing the locations by adding a little more neutral items for the atmosphere.”
humor
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's humor is characterized by its quirky and absurd moments, particularly in the tutorial, where players encounter amusing yet frustrating scenarios, such as being instructed to destroy an item that later becomes essential for progression. Additionally, the clunky pathing of squad members adds to the comedic experience, as their unpredictable movements often lead to humorous situations. Overall, while the humor is entertaining, it can also lead to gameplay setbacks.
- “The simple training in the game is funny and strange.”
- “Other funny moments in the tutorial include the game instructing you to enter the inventory and destroy something. I destroyed a random item, only to find out later that it was needed to progress, forcing me to restart the tutorial.”
- “Watching squad members navigate the environment can be quite humorous, especially when they clumsily climb over walls or take the long way around to follow your commands.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, particularly due to AI limitations and the repetitive nature of enemy patterns. Many suggest that the achievement requirements are excessively high, making it difficult to unlock content naturally during gameplay. Overall, those who enjoy grinding may feel disappointed by the experience.
- “All of the grindy achievement numbers also need to be halved; that way, the player can get most of them naturally throughout the course of the campaigns.”
- “The enemy AI and patterns feel about the same as its predecessor, and in my experience, 'high-risk, high-reward' solo stealth gameplay is very tedious without nerfing enemies to the ground.”
- “So if you enjoy grinding to unlock new content, this might leave you feeling a little let down.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization aspect of the game is criticized for the lack of in-game purchases, which some players feel detracts from the overall experience, as evidenced by issues like misaligned sights on weapons.
- “The in-game purchases are frustrating and feel like a cash grab.”
- “The monetization system is overly aggressive and detracts from the overall experience.”
- “I feel like I'm being pushed to spend money just to enjoy the game.”

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Black One Blood Brothers is a strategy game.

Black One Blood Brothers is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 3 hours playing Black One Blood Brothers.

Black One Blood Brothers was released on January 11, 2022.

Black One Blood Brothers was developed by Helios Studio.

Black One Blood Brothers has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its optimization.

Black One Blood Brothers is a single player game.

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