Blackout - Early Access

53%
Game Brain Score Based on 16 reviews
  • graphics
  • stability
  • gameplay
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Embark on a heart-pounding journey in Blackout, a riveting single-player endless zombies experience. Armed with a diverse arsenal of weapons, unique abilities, and a myriad of bullet types, players face relentless hordes of zombies. From the familiar walkers, to cunning, elusive enemy types with devious tactics, survival demands strategic thinking. Dive into an in-depth DnD-style progression syste…

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53%
Audience ScoreBased on 16 reviews
gameplay2 positive mentions
stability3 negative mentions
  • The game has a lot of potential with interesting core mechanics and high replayability.
  • It offers a fun FPS experience reminiscent of COD Zombies, with unique elements like grenade jumping and power-ups.
  • The developer is responsive and actively updates the game, improving performance and adding new content.
  • The game feels very unfinished, lacking a tutorial and having mediocre animations.
  • There are issues with gameplay balance, such as the difficulty of early rounds and the need for better enemy movement organization.
  • It has been criticized for being a knockoff of COD Zombies with few unique features.
  • graphics4 mentions

    Players appreciate the customizable graphics settings, which allow for adjustments in quality and resolution to enhance performance. Many have reported significant improvements in frame rates, with some experiencing boosts from around 30fps to over 80fps, even with high visual fidelity. Keeping drivers updated is also emphasized to prevent compatibility issues.

    • “The FPS issues have also been fixed; I went from ~30 FPS to over 80 FPS now, even with a ton of visuals on screen.”
    • “Upon launching the game, you may want to adjust settings like graphics quality, resolution, or controls.”
    • “Different setting types for graphics, and the ability to aim in.”
    • “The graphics quality is disappointing and feels outdated compared to other games released this year.”
    • “The character models look bland and lack detail, making the overall experience less immersive.”
    • “The environments are poorly designed, with textures that appear low-resolution and unappealing.”
  • stability3 mentions

    Users report that while minor stability issues may arise, the provided troubleshooting tips are effective in resolving most common problems. Overall, the game's stability is generally manageable with these solutions.

    • “While you may encounter some minor issues along the way, the troubleshooting tips provided can help you resolve most common problems.”
  • gameplay2 mentions

    The gameplay features engaging core mechanics and a fun ending involving a nuke, showcasing the game's potential. However, it feels unfinished and lacks a tutorial, which detracts from the overall experience.

    • “The core mechanics are there; it's pretty fun, and it even has an ending [spoiler]launching a nuke[/spoiler], which I find pretty cool.”
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