Blender

About

Blender is a single player action game. It was developed by Blender Foundation and was released on April 24, 2015. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Blender is a free, open-source 3D creation suite that supports the entire 3D pipeline, from modeling to animation, simulation, and video editing. It is cross-platform and has a consistent interface on Linux, Windows, and Macintosh computers. As a community-driven project under the GNU General Public License, Blender allows individuals and small studios to customize the application and contribute to its development.

Genres & Tags

Free to Play

Play Modes

Single-Player

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96%

Audience ScoreBased on 38,552 reviews

graphics148 positive mentions

grinding38 negative mentions

Blender is praised for its powerful features and regular updates, providing users with a free and accessible modeling software without financial barriers.
The gameplay is often described as engaging and innovative, with many users appreciating the depth and mechanics.
The character development, particularly of the main character, is highlighted as a strong point, with choices significantly impacting the story's progression.

The software is frequently criticized for its instability, with many users reporting significant bugs, crashes, and performance issues, especially on lower-end hardware.
The story aspect of the game receives mixed reviews, with many finding it underdeveloped or confusing, leading to a varied overall experience.
Grinding in the game can be tedious and overwhelming, often requiring a significant time investment that some players find frustrating.

graphics
458 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
32%
62%
6%
The graphics in the game are generally praised for their versatility and quality, with many users noting that they can achieve stunning visuals, especially with the right hardware. However, some reviews highlight issues with optimization and performance, particularly for users with lower-end graphics cards, leading to mixed experiences. Overall, while the graphics are often described as impressive, the experience can vary significantly based on individual hardware capabilities and settings adjustments.
- “The graphics are fantastic but the story is really difficult to understand.”
- “The graphics are one of the best and you can play it on any device.”
- “Amazing graphics, but the story is trash.”
- “I won't even mention the awful graphics and the poor readability of the interface.”
- “This game isn't finished at all and it gets to a point where you have to make the graphics yourself, which is just laziness from the devs.”
- “Worst graphics I have ever seen. Can't even run it on my PC for a second. I do not recommend this unless you want terrible graphics.”
gameplay
327 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
48%
8%
The gameplay aspect of the game receives mixed reviews, with many praising its depth, mechanics, and addictive nature, often rating it highly (9/10 or 10/10). However, some players criticize it for being confusing, lacking a compelling story, or having a steep learning curve, which can detract from the overall experience. Overall, while the gameplay is often described as engaging and innovative, it may require significant time investment to fully appreciate.
- “The gameplay is also so unique, with great controls and smooth movement, makes the player feel inside the game.”
- “Gameplay is amazing but the story is very lacking, add sex.”
- “Very engaging gameplay.”
- “Boring maps, boring gameplay, no battle pass, no weekly item shop, no weapon skins, no battle royale, no extraction mode, no 4 person coop horror game, and pay to win.”
- “The gameplay is extremely one-dimensional.”
- “There is absolutely 0 depth in the gameplay, I mean how am I supposed to get immersed in the world when the UI is everywhere, there is zero voice acting for any of the dialogue.”
story
319 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
31%
54%
15%
The reviews on the "story" aspect of the game are mixed, with some praising its emotional depth and character development, while others criticize it for being confusing, lacking depth, or simply boring. Many users noted that while the gameplay and graphics are impressive, the story often feels underdeveloped or non-existent, leading to a varied overall experience. Overall, the narrative quality seems to significantly impact players' enjoyment, with some finding it captivating and others feeling disappointed.
- “The story of this game is... beautiful.”
- “It starts slow and simple but later grows into a complex emotional story about self-growth and the true meaning of friendship.”
- “Amazing gameplay, stunning visuals, Oscar-worthy story, wonderful character writing.”
- “The plot is so boring and short.”
- “The story makes no sense.”
- “The story is pretty non-existent unless you're willing to delve into countless forums to find out all the obscure lore.”
humor
154 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
99%
1%
The humor aspect of the reviews highlights a mix of playful creativity and frustration, with users frequently mentioning their ability to create funny characters, animations, and models, often with a lighthearted tone. Many comments reflect a humorous take on the software's quirks and learning curve, suggesting that while the experience can be challenging, it often leads to amusing outcomes and projects. Overall, the reviews convey a sense of enjoyment in making "funny" creations, despite the occasional technical difficulties.
- “A very great place to go make silly characters, funny animations, and demons beyond our compression. 10/10 highly recommend.”
- “I can create really funny monstrosities with this. 10/10, I have no idea what I'm doing.”
- “It's hilarious; in every tutorial video, there is at least one warning of some nonsensical thing Blender does that they show you the workaround for or some quirk you have to keep in mind.”
- “Not funny and not original at this point.”
- “[insert unfunny cube/donut joke here]”
optimization
140 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
24%
68%
8%
The optimization of Blender has received mixed reviews, with some users praising its performance on high-end hardware and the introduction of Vulkan for improved efficiency, while others criticize it for being resource-intensive and experiencing significant performance issues, especially after recent updates. Many users note that complex scenes can strain performance, leading to crashes and slowdowns, particularly on lower-end systems. Overall, while Blender offers powerful features and regular updates aimed at optimization, its performance can vary widely depending on the hardware and specific use cases.
- “Blender receives regular updates, typically every few months, with each version bringing new tools, performance improvements, and bug fixes.”
- “What truly sets this Blender apart is its unmatched performance at such an economical price point.”
- “The developers optimized it so that anyone who wants to render good looking content without paying big bucks for high end animation toolkits and video editors like Maya and Sony Vegas.”
- “Maybe instead of constantly updating the game, which causes confusion when you try to watch an old tutorial video that has features your version doesn't have, you could work on a decent update that actually fixes poor performance and constant crashing?”
- “Literally the worst in the industry, slow, unoptimized, clunky, and is a bigger memory hog than Chrome. Can't even do a proper simple subdivision surface modifier/multi-res on a relatively low-res model properly without it eating 100% of my 32GB RAM and freezing.”
- “The new Vulkan update, the so-called savior and massive improvements update for Blender, messed up the viewport and general performance on the app.”
music
66 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
72%
5%
The music in the game has received widespread acclaim, with many users praising its catchy and diverse soundtrack that enhances the overall experience. While some reviews highlight the upbeat tracks that drive gameplay, others note the calming and relaxing qualities of the music, making it suitable for various creative projects. However, there are a few dissenting opinions, with some users expressing dissatisfaction with certain tracks, indicating a mixed reception in specific instances.
- “The OST makes each one of my cells dance to it.”
- “The writing is great, the characters are awesome, the battle system is unique and fun, the music slaps, this game rules.”
- “Music 10/10! I love the music, it's so catchy and awesome having tunes of many different genres.”
- “If I had to choose between using this or listening to any Ghost song, I would choose the Ghost song because this is so horrible.”
- “0/10, music and graphics were awful, gameplay felt non-existent, story didn't make any sense.”
- “The game utilizes upbeat music and a score system to drive the player to commit the massacres, though the violence in each killing is emphasized through gruesome executions that have over-exaggerated gore.”
emotional
59 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users describe Blender as an emotionally charged experience, often evoking feelings of joy, frustration, and profound introspection. Many reviewers highlight the software's ability to inspire creativity and self-growth, while also acknowledging the emotional toll it can take, with several expressing that it has made them cry—both in triumph and defeat. Overall, Blender is seen as a powerful tool that not only facilitates artistic expression but also serves as a catalyst for deep emotional journeys.
- “It starts slow and simple but later grows into a complex emotional story about self-growth and the true meaning of friendship.”
- “It’s an emotional journey, a rite of passage, a philosophical experiment about human perseverance.”
- “Being able to finally have that creative spark back in my life made me feel hopeful and gave me more motivation to explore life in general.”
grinding
55 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
31%
69%
The reviews highlight that grinding in the game can be extremely tedious and overwhelming, especially for newcomers, often requiring a significant time investment to master the mechanics. While some players find the grinding addictive and rewarding once they get the hang of it, many express frustration over the repetitive and manual tasks involved, suggesting that it can feel like a second job. Overall, the grinding aspect is seen as a double-edged sword, offering both challenges and satisfaction for dedicated players.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “10 years of grinding and I am still at the character creator screen...”
- “My only complaint is that it's too grindy.”
stability
45 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
7%
93%
The stability of the software is frequently criticized, with many users reporting significant bugs, crashes, and freezes, particularly in the Steam version. While some appreciate its functionality and free access, the overall consensus indicates that the software can be frustratingly unstable, often turning simple tasks into lengthy troubleshooting sessions. Users recommend saving frequently and suggest using the official website version to mitigate some of these issues.
- “Good free modeling software with tweaks and settings for functionality and frequent small updates, so you can model and animate bug-free. It is so much better than any other software I've used; I highly recommend it.”
- “This software is so buggy, stay away from it.”
- “I really wanted to learn how to use this software, but it’s insanely buggy and glitchy; I’ve never been able to get through a full sculpt because it crashes so much.”
- “Absolute waste of time on the amount of times this program crashes and freezes.”
replayability
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
47%
44%
9%
Overall, the game boasts exceptional replayability, with many users highlighting its numerous endings, custom world-building, and endless content that keeps the experience fresh. While some players noted a lack of depth in certain areas, the majority agree that the game offers significant replay value, making it a highly recommended choice for those seeking varied gameplay experiences.
- “Incredible replayability, many different endings, custom world building.”
- “Probably the greatest free game of all time, like the replayability is unmatched.”
- “The possibilities are simply just endless, entailing infinite replay value!”
- “Can be finished in 6-7 hours, some replay value.”
- “Not much replayability; expected more content. Maybe their new DLCs could add more content.”
- “Little replayability and the plot is lacking.”
monetization
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
29%
57%
Overall, users appreciate Blender's monetization model, highlighting that it is completely free with no microtransactions or ads, allowing users to learn and create without financial barriers. Additionally, users can monetize their creations through external platforms, enhancing the program's appeal for freelancers and creators. This stands in stark contrast to other applications that impose in-app purchases for essential tools.
- “It's 100% free, no microtransactions or premium features.”
- “No ads, no payment.”
- “Gameplay is lacking and too many microtransactions.”
- “In the mid-game, Blender even has a monetization system; you can sell your creations on external websites and even complete external tasks to gain real-world cash.”
- “If you don't have the skill to make a sculpt of a Greek god, then you can learn for free without having to worry about ads or subscriptions.”
character development
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
43%
21%
Character development in the game is highlighted as a strong point, particularly for the main character, with choices significantly impacting the story's progression. However, some players express a desire for deeper development of the supporting cast. Overall, the character arcs, especially that of the default cube, are noted as engaging and enjoyable, contributing positively to the gameplay experience.
- “The character development of the default cube is so peak, and your choices actually matter how the story will progress.”
- “Very good RPG game so far; I'm only in the character development stages, it's very fun once you get the controls down.”
- “At first I wasn't too invested in the story, but then the cube underwent some pretty dramatic character development.”
- “Character designer?”
- “I primarily use Blender for sculpting, because I do character design rather than geometric things like weapons and vehicles.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
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Users appreciate the "atmosphere" aspect for its realistic rendering capabilities, particularly highlighting the effectiveness of the third mode, which utilizes cycles to enhance the scene's ambiance.
- “The third mode is cycles render, which you can use to create a realistic atmosphere for your scene.”
- “The atmosphere feels flat and uninspired, lacking the depth needed to immerse players.”
- “Despite the potential for a rich environment, the atmosphere falls short, making it hard to engage with the game.”
- “The overall ambiance is dull, failing to evoke any sense of excitement or tension.”