Blindfire
- October 17, 2024
- Double Eleven
This game is a work in progress. It may or may not change over time or release as a final product. Purchase only if you are comfortable with the current state of the unfinished game. WEAPONS LIVE, LIGHTS OUT Blindfire is an online multiplayer first-person shooter that takes place in the dark. Set in a shadowy underworld, the ultra-wealthy bet on illicit bloodsports beneath a neon skyline. For con…
Reviews
- Excellent concept with unique gameplay mechanics that emphasize sound over sight, providing a fresh experience.
- The game has great potential and is fun to play, especially with friends, making it an exciting option for casual gaming.
- The developers have a solid roadmap for future content, which could enhance the game significantly.
- The game suffers from a low player base, leading to long matchmaking times and difficulty finding matches.
- There are significant server issues and performance problems, including crashes and poor optimization on low-end systems.
- Currently limited weapon variety and gameplay content, with only two guns available, which restricts the overall experience.
- gameplay4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
Gameplay is generally seen as serviceable, with a solid foundation in gun mechanics and movement. However, players express a desire for a wider variety of weapons and class build options to enhance the experience. The unique mechanics of playing in the dark are particularly praised, contributing to a fresh take on the shooter genre.
“The mechanics of playing in the dark are just great.”
“I think you need some automatic rifles or SMGs, or at least a range of weapons, maybe even a class build option to avoid limiting the gameplay.”
“As for the gameplay, the guns and movement are serviceable.”
“Finally, a shooter without overcrowded gameplay and a fresh idea.”
- optimization3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The game requires significant performance improvements, as players report it runs poorly compared to more demanding titles. Additionally, the limited content further highlights its optimization issues, suggesting a need for better resource management to enhance the overall experience.
“It needs a player base, but it's good; it also needs some performance improvements.”
“I can run much more intensive games at better performance than this, which says a lot.”
“There is a very low amount of content, and the game is not very optimized.”
“I can run much more intensive games at a better performance than this, which says a lot.”
“Very low amount of content and not very optimized.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users suggest that the game could benefit from increased advertisements, indicating a desire for more monetization opportunities.
“The monetization strategy feels overly aggressive and detracts from the overall experience.”
“It's frustrating how much you have to spend to enjoy the game fully.”
“The constant push for in-game purchases makes it hard to stay engaged.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are criticized for poor optimization on PC, resulting in low frame rates even on low settings, despite the game not being graphically intensive.
“On top of this, it really needs some optimization for PC; the frame rates are pretty bad on all low settings on a low-end system, despite not being a graphically intensive game.”
“The graphics look outdated and lack detail, making the overall experience feel bland and unpolished.”
“Character models are poorly designed and animations are stiff, which detracts from the immersion of the game.”