Blackstorm

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Blackstorm is a multiplayer action game. It was developed by Lost Criteria Studios and was released on June 1, 2021. It received neutral reviews from players.

Born as an university project, Blackstorm is an online multiplayer Battle Royale where players form crews of three pirates and face each other in deadly combat. Sail with your spaceship in a three-dimensional environment with total freedom of movement and rotation.

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47%

Audience ScoreBased on 17 reviews

gameplay1 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

Impressive for a student project, with responsive controls and an action-packed gameplay experience.
Stylish pixel-art graphics and cyberpunk atmosphere complemented by fitting music create an engaging mood for fans of dynamic shooters.
Includes dedicated server software that facilitates game preservation and allows players to host multiplayer sessions.

Lacks meaningful single-player content and has no active player population or public servers, making it hard to play as intended.
Optimization issues such as frequent frame drops and unpolished UI/settings hinder the overall experience.
Server setup is complicated and prone to crashing; requiring players to run their own dedicated servers reduces accessibility and player retention.

graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
50%
The graphics in the game are generally passable but not cutting-edge, reflecting a console-like quality with some limitations. While visuals are important, the game focuses more on gameplay and customization, though graphic options and server availability may be limited. Overall, the graphics are adequate but not a standout feature.
- “It is very easy to make a server and has action packed gameplay with tons of graphics and sound settings that can be easily changed for anyone. I would recommend this to anyone as it is a must!”
- “While this is on PC, it has all the hallmarks and deficiencies of a console game, from the clunkier-than-needed control scheme to the less than cutting edge graphics.”
- “While this is on PC, it has all the hallmarks and deficiencies of a console game, including a less than cutting edge graphics.”
- “The graphics in this game are passable, but could be better.”
- “The game doesn't have graphic options, and there are no servers to play on; players can only host servers.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from frequent frame drops across multiple systems, indicating a need for further optimization. Performance issues combined with limited content and customization reduce its overall appeal for long-term play.
- “I experienced frequent frame drops on three different machines I tested this on, which is likely due to this game needing another optimization pass.”
- “There's also not a lot of content, not a lot of customization options, optimization issues, and really nothing to keep someone playing for an extended period.”
gameplay
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The gameplay is considered subpar and fails to meet the high standards expected alongside top-tier visuals, resulting in a less engaging experience for gamers.