BlackShot

"BlackShot is a free-to-play, post-apocalyptic first-person shooter, where you play as a mercenary in a world dominated by clone soldiers. Experience intense team combat in multiple game modes, including Team Death Match, Team Flag Match, and Running Man. Rise through the ranks from Recruit to Elite, with a level and rank system, while customizing your warrior with in-depth options."

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Reviews

43%

Audience ScoreBased on 918 reviews

gameplay25 positive mentions

graphics40 negative mentions

The game offers a nostalgic experience for players who enjoyed FPS games in the past.
The variety of weapons and game modes can provide some fun moments, especially when playing with friends.
It's free to play, making it accessible for anyone looking to try out a new FPS game.

The game is heavily pay-to-win, with premium weapons and items giving significant advantages to paying players.
There are rampant hacking issues, with many players using cheats that ruin the experience for others.
The graphics and overall game design feel outdated, making it less appealing compared to modern FPS titles.

graphics
105 mentions
12 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
38 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely criticized for being outdated and lacking detail, often compared unfavorably to titles from the early 2000s. While some players appreciate the nostalgic aesthetic, many find the visuals to be poor, with minimal customization options and performance issues. Overall, the consensus suggests that the graphics detract significantly from the gaming experience, despite some enjoyment derived from the gameplay itself.
- “This game is one level up from those voxel graphic FPS games, as it has slightly more realistic graphics.”
- “The graphics and look of the game itself are pretty good but still need some fixes.”
- “The graphics are low-end, and that's good for people that don't have good PCs.”
- “The game's graphics are lackluster and the gameplay feels stale and unoriginal.”
- “With its outdated graphics, clunky controls, repetitive gameplay, and toxic community, there are far better first-person shooter games available on the market that are worth your time and money.”
- “The graphics suck, the gore is like a wannabe Doom, and it is just laggy as hell.”
gameplay
83 mentions
30 % positive mentions
47 % neutral mentions
23 % negative mentions
The gameplay of "Blackshot: Mercenary Warfare FPS" is a mixed bag, with some players praising its fast-paced action and competitive multiplayer modes, while others criticize its outdated mechanics, poor graphics, and pay-to-win elements. Many reviews highlight a steep learning curve and repetitive gameplay, with comparisons to other shooters like Counter-Strike, but also note that it can be enjoyable for casual play despite its flaws. Overall, while some find the gameplay addictive and fun, others feel it lacks depth and suffers from significant issues that detract from the experience.
- “Blackshot: Mercenary Warfare FPS is an exceptional game that offers intense and action-packed gameplay.”
- “The game's competitive multiplayer modes and the variety of maps make for fresh and addictive gameplay.”
- “Despite these potential drawbacks, Blackshot: Mercenary Warfare FPS is a great game with its addictive gameplay, diverse arsenal, and dynamic combat that will keep you coming back for more.”
- “The game's graphics are lackluster and the gameplay feels stale and unoriginal.”
- “With its outdated graphics, clunky controls, repetitive gameplay, and toxic community, there are far better first-person shooter games available on the market that are worth your time and money.”
- “The graphics are bad, the gameplay is bad, the sounds are bad, the user interface is bad, the balance is bad.”
humor
8 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game offers a mix of classic and unique game modes that lead to humorous and entertaining moments, particularly during intense gameplay scenarios like clutch situations and quirky mechanics. While the graphics and gameplay may feel outdated, the humor and fast-paced action provide a fun experience, especially for casual players. Overall, the game's comedic elements and engaging interactions contribute to its charm, despite its pay-to-win structure.
- “It's actually quite funny.”
- “Overall gameplay is actually really funny; it's an easy pick-up-and-play game for those rooty-tooty point-and-shooty moments!”
- “It's some kind of funny, fast, a lot of bullets.”
stability
8 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Overall, the stability of the game has received mixed reviews. While some players report a smooth experience with minimal glitches, many others highlight significant issues such as lag, bugs, and screen glitches that detract from gameplay. The consensus suggests that improvements are needed to enhance stability, especially for those seeking a competitive experience.
- “Was so good at the start ... now it's just pay-to-win. Instead of making the game better, it's just more laggy and buggy. A couple of years back I would've recommended this, but it's just not good now.”
- “Only problem is the glitchiness of it. Fix the glitches and it would be pretty nice.”
- “The screen occasionally glitches and moves the barrel away from the enemy while shooting.”
optimization
6 mentions
50 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews; while some players report smooth performance on decent hardware, others experience significant issues such as stuttering at high frame rates and poor server performance. Additionally, concerns about cheating and pay-to-win mechanics further detract from the overall experience.
- “This game is not bad at all; it runs smoothly on my Windows 10 64-bit laptop.”
- “- optimized (easy to run)”
- “- weak performance engine”
- “There is a bunch of cheaters, it's pay-to-win, as well as extremely bad performance even with a good computer.”
- “Weak performance engine.”
- “Servers need an upgrade in performance and connection.”
story
5 mentions
0 % positive mentions
40 % neutral mentions
60 % negative mentions
The game lacks a traditional campaign or narrative, with players expressing a desire for a story-driven experience, such as zombie survival or PvE missions. Instead, the focus is on competitive gameplay modes without a significant storyline.
- “The game lacks a campaign and a coherent story, leaving players feeling disconnected.”
- “There are many modes available, but without a story, it feels like something is missing.”
- “The absence of a narrative makes the gameplay feel repetitive and uninspired.”
monetization
5 mentions
60 % positive mentions
-20 % neutral mentions
60 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game is widely criticized as aggressive and exploitative, with many users labeling it a cash grab that heavily relies on pay-to-win mechanics and intrusive microtransactions. Overall, players feel that the monetization undermines the game's quality and experience.
- “The game is viciously aggressive with its microtransactions.”
- “Pay-to-win DLC and microtransactions are prevalent in this game.”
- “This game lacks ads, but the aiming is off and the graphics are poor.”
- “Feels more like a cash grab to me.”
- “On top of that nightmare alone, the game is viciously aggressive with its microtransactions.”
- “Pay-to-win cash grab.”
grinding
3 mentions
67 % positive mentions
-67 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious and unchallenging, with repetitive AI enemies contributing to a sense of boredom. Additionally, the need for excessive grinding to achieve in-game milestones, especially in empty servers, further detracts from the overall experience.
- “Grinding in this game is incredibly rewarding and keeps you engaged.”
- “The grind is satisfying and offers a real sense of progression.”
- “The AI enemies are repetitive and lack any real challenge, making the game feel tedious and boring after just a few minutes of playing.”
- “If you have ranked up like me, the servers really got empty, and the last in-game achievements promise you a lot of brainless grinding.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
emotional
3 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Reviews highlight a strong emotional response, with some players expressing deep disappointment and frustration, leading to tears during gameplay. The game's perceived shortcomings, particularly regarding cheating, evoke feelings of heartbreak among users.
- “I cried through the tutorial.”
- “The cheating is really heartbreaking to me.”
replayability
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Blackshot offers significant replayability due to its engaging gameplay, user-friendly interface, and appealing animations, making it easy for players to jump in and enjoy multiple sessions. The game's design encourages repeated play, enhancing its value as a free-to-play MMO FPS.
- “Blackshot is a free-to-play MMO FPS with amazing animations, a good interface, a great HUD, and cool controls. It also has a lot of replay value.”
- “The game offers a variety of modes and maps that keep the experience fresh, making you want to jump back in for more.”
- “With its dynamic gameplay and frequent updates, Blackshot ensures that there's always something new to explore, enhancing its replayability.”
music
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The music in the game has been criticized for being repetitive and annoying, with one user expressing frustration over the lack of an option to turn it off. The looping track, which plays every seven seconds, detracts from the overall experience for some players.
- “I can't turn off the annoying, repetitive music that loops every 7 seconds. Why is there no option to turn the music off?”
atmosphere
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is heavily impacted by the prevalence of hackers, leading to a toxic environment where skilled players are often unfairly accused of cheating and face potential votekicks. This creates a frustrating experience for those who play legitimately.