BlackShot

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BlackShot is a multiplayer casual shooter game. It was developed by Vertigo Games America and was released on May 31, 2016. It received neutral reviews from players.

"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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Audience ScoreBased on 923 reviews

gameplay22 positive mentions

graphics40 negative mentions

BlackShot offers a nostalgic experience reminiscent of early 2000s FPS games, providing classic team deathmatch and plant-the-bomb gameplay.
The game can be enjoyable when played with friends, allowing for some mindless fun despite its flaws.
The variety of weapons and game modes keeps the gameplay engaging, even if the graphics are outdated.

The game is heavily criticized for being pay-to-win, with premium weapons providing significant advantages over free-to-play options.
There are numerous reports of hackers and cheaters, leading to an unbalanced and frustrating gameplay experience.
The graphics and overall polish of the game are considered outdated, making it feel less appealing compared to modern FPS titles.

graphics
106 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are widely criticized as outdated, often compared to those from the early 2000s or even earlier, with many users describing them as "poor," "horrible," or reminiscent of PS2-era visuals. While some players find a nostalgic charm in the simplistic graphics, the overall consensus is that they detract significantly from the gaming experience, especially when compared to modern titles. Despite the low graphical quality, a few users still enjoy the gameplay, suggesting that graphics alone do not define the game's fun factor.
- “The graphics and look of the game itself is pretty good but still needs some fixes.”
- “The graphics in the game are really good and the sound is not bad either.”
- “Graphics are low end, and that's good for people that don't have good PCs.”
- “The graphics are similar to a PS2 game, very outdated graphics.”
- “The game's graphics are lackluster and the gameplay feels stale and unoriginal.”
- “Horrible graphics and it's not that fun.”
gameplay
80 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
28%
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The gameplay of the game is largely criticized for being outdated and unoriginal, with many reviewers noting its resemblance to early 2000s FPS titles like Counter-Strike, but lacking depth and innovation. Players mention issues such as poor graphics, clunky controls, and a pay-to-win model that detracts from the experience, although some find it enjoyable for casual play and appreciate certain mechanics. Overall, while there are moments of fun and nostalgia, the gameplay is often described as repetitive and hindered by various flaws.
- “It delivers classic team deathmatch and plant-the-bomb gameplay that feels like a throwback to the early 2000s era of FPS games.”
- “Blackshot is a free-to-play MMO FPS, amazing, great animations, good interface, great HUD, cool controls and gameplay; it's also a pick-up-and-play game and has a lot of replay value.”
- “Overall gameplay is actually really fun; it's an easy pick-up-and-play game for those rooty-tooty point-and-shooty moments!”
- “The game's graphics are lackluster and the gameplay feels stale and unoriginal.”
- “The gameplay is a bit repetitive, doesn't have much depth to it.”
- “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.”
humor
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's humor is highlighted through its unique and entertaining game modes, which lead to amusing moments, especially during intense gameplay scenarios. Players find the fast-paced action and quirky mechanics, like the heist bag and throwing knife modes, to be a source of laughter, despite the game's overall dated graphics and pay-to-win elements. While it may not be the best free-to-play option available, it still offers a fun and humorous experience for casual gamers.
- “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 Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's stability has received mixed reviews, with some players praising its initial performance and lack of glitches, while others report significant issues such as lag, bugs, and glitchy mechanics that detract from the experience. Many users express frustration over the game's decline in stability over time, particularly highlighting problems with screen glitches and movement inconsistencies. While it may still be enjoyable for casual play, those seeking a competitive experience may find the stability issues problematic.
- “Was so good at the start ... now it's just pay-to-win BS ... 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.”
monetization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy of the game is heavily criticized, with many users labeling it as a cash grab that aggressively pushes microtransactions and pay-to-win elements. While some players find enjoyment despite its flaws, the overall sentiment leans towards disappointment due to the intrusive monetization practices.
- “Don't expect a modern, polished experience, but if you can look past its age and monetization, there's some mindless fun to be had.”
- “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.”
optimization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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 Positive Neutral Negative
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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, leading to a sense of emptiness in the narrative aspect.
- “No campaign, no story.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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 is seen as a frustrating experience, especially in empty servers.
- “The AI enemies are repetitive and lack any real challenge, making the game feel tedious and boring after just a few minutes of playing.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “Because 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.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional responses to the game are mixed, with some players expressing deep sadness and frustration, particularly regarding the game's quality and perceived cheating mechanics. While one player experienced genuine tears during the tutorial, others felt disheartened by the overall experience.
- “I cried through the tutorial.”
- “The cheating is really heartbreaking to me.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Blackshot offers significant replayability due to its engaging gameplay, intuitive controls, and user-friendly interface, making it easy for players to jump in and enjoy multiple sessions. The game's free-to-play model further enhances its accessibility, encouraging repeated play.
- “Blackshot is a free-to-play MMO FPS with amazing animations, a good interface, a great HUD, and cool controls. The gameplay is also easy to pick up and has a lot of replay value.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received significant criticism for being repetitive and annoying, with players expressing frustration over the lack of an option to turn it off.
- “I can't turn off the annoying, repetitive music that loops every 7 seconds. It's frustrating that there's no option to turn the music off.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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.