BLADENET

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BLADENET is a multiplayer action game. It was developed by Flyleap Studios and was released on October 6, 2017. It received neutral reviews from players.

A Multilpayer game of Hide & Seek. Blend in with the AI crowd simulation to stay hidden as you watch for rival 'data collectors' who are also hiding. Find and fight the human controlled avatars to collect thier data and escape the bladenet.

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52%

Audience ScoreBased on 62 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

optimization2 negative mentions

The game presents an interesting concept set in an atmospheric, beautiful cyberpunk world, reminiscent of Blade Runner.
Gameplay can be fun, especially when played with friends, leading to entertaining moments and laughter.
The visuals are appealing, and the game has potential for improvement if the developers decide to continue supporting it.

The game has a virtually non-existent player base, making multiplayer experiences rare and often unplayable.
Development has been stagnant since 2017, leading to concerns about the game's future and lack of updates.
Gameplay mechanics are janky and unclear, with controls that feel clunky and laggy, detracting from the overall experience.

gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The gameplay is described as fairly interesting but ultimately becomes boring due to a lack of player engagement and unsatisfying mechanics. Additionally, performance issues have been noted, impacting the overall experience.
- “The gameplay is fairly interesting.”
- “Gameplay gets rather boring and there are not that many players around.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The graphics are praised for their stunning cyberpunk aesthetic, reminiscent of Blade Runner, with many users finding them gorgeous. However, some players report optimization issues, struggling to run the game on high settings compared to other titles like Witcher 3, and express frustration over the inability to disable motion blur without affecting post-processing. Overall, while the visuals are appealing, performance concerns are noted.
- “The visuals are pretty and cyberpunkish; I am really into that (love Blade Runner).”
- “Graphics are gorgeous; I was able to run on high settings with no issue at all.”
- “The visuals are stunning and immersive, creating a captivating atmosphere.”
- “The visuals are pretty and cyberpunkish, but they are not optimized. I cannot run this on the highest settings, even though I can run Witcher 3 on the highest without issues. Additionally, there is sadly no way to disable motion blur without completely turning off post-processing.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is highly praised, with players noting that it generates plenty of laugh-out-loud moments, particularly during multiplayer sessions where unexpected situations arise. Friends often find themselves in fits of laughter, enhancing the overall enjoyment of the gameplay experience.
- “It had me and my friends laughing like idiots.”
- “There are lots of funny moments to be had when playing with friends, especially when you're hunting someone and they have not yet realized!”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Bladenet is praised for its captivating atmosphere, featuring a beautifully crafted world that enhances the overall gaming experience.
- “Bladenet presents an interesting concept in an atmospheric, beautiful world.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's visuals are praised for their cyberpunk aesthetic, reminiscent of Blade Runner; however, players report optimization issues, as they struggle to run the game on high settings despite being able to do so with other titles like The Witcher 3. Additionally, the lack of an option to disable motion blur without turning off post-processing is a notable drawback.
- “The visuals are pretty and cyberpunkish, I am really into that (love Blade Runner), but it's not well optimized. I cannot run this on the highest settings while being able to run, for example, The Witcher 3 on the highest settings. Additionally, there is sadly no way to disable motion blur without completely disabling post-processing.”
- “The visuals are pretty and cyberpunkish, I am really into that (love Blade Runner), but it's not well optimized. I cannot run this on the highest settings while being able to run, for example, The Witcher 3 on the highest settings. Additionally, there is sadly no way to disable motion blur without completely disabling post-processing.”