BLADENET
- October 6, 2017
- Flyleap Studios
- 3h median play time
Get on Steam"Bladenet" is a multiplayer Action game, set in a cyberpunk world with 3 hours of playtime. Players blend into a crowd simulation to hide, while seeking out and fighting human-controlled avatars to collect data and win. The game takes place in a virtual sub-layer parallel to the real world, where citizen's identities are protected by a simulated crowd of dummy AI users, but have been taken hostage by "The State".
Reviews
- The game presents an interesting concept set in an atmospheric, beautiful cyberpunk world, reminiscent of Blade Runner.
- Gameplay can be entertaining, especially when played with friends, leading to funny moments and laughter.
- The graphics are visually appealing, and the game runs well on certain systems, providing a relaxing experience.
- The player base is virtually non-existent, making it difficult to find others to play with, leading to a lack of multiplayer experience.
- The game feels unfinished and janky, with clunky controls and unclear objectives that detract from the overall experience.
- Development has been stagnant since 2017, with no updates or support from the developers, leaving the game in a state of abandonment.
- gameplay3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay is considered fairly interesting but tends to become boring over time, especially due to a lack of players. Additionally, some users report performance issues and find the mechanics unsatisfying.
“The gameplay is fairly interesting.”
“Gameplay gets rather boring, and there are not that many players around.”
“The mechanics feel clunky and unresponsive, making it frustrating to enjoy the game.”
“There is a lack of variety in missions, leading to repetitive gameplay.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their stunning cyberpunk aesthetic, reminiscent of Blade Runner, though some users report optimization issues that prevent them from running the game on the highest settings. While one player experienced no problems running on high, another noted the inability to disable motion blur without affecting post-processing.
“The visuals are pretty and cyberpunk-inspired; 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 pretty and cyberpunkish, but they are not optimized. I can't run this on the highest settings, even though I can run games like The Witcher 3 on max settings. Additionally, there's no way to disable motion blur without turning off all post-processing effects.”
“The graphics feel outdated and lack the polish expected from a modern game. Textures are low resolution, and the character models look stiff and lifeless.”
“While the art style is interesting, the performance issues are frustrating. Frequent frame drops and long loading times detract from the overall experience.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highly praised, with players noting that it elicits plenty of laughter, particularly during multiplayer sessions where unexpected moments arise, such as when hunting unsuspecting opponents.
“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!”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
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.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's visuals are praised for their cyberpunk aesthetic, reminiscent of Blade Runner; however, players report suboptimal performance, struggling to run it on high settings despite being able to handle other demanding 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 can't run this on the highest settings, even though I can run Witcher 3 on the highest without issues. Also, there's no way to disable motion blur without completely turning off post-processing.”
