BLOCKADE

About

BLOCKADE is a multiplayer open world shooter game with horror and violence themes. It was developed by Novalink and was released on May 21, 2019. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Blockade Classic! First Person Shooter in an editable procedural cubic world. A large arsenal of weapons, 4 teams at the same time and up to 32 players on one map. A large number of game modes!

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64%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,118 reviews

gameplay12 positive mentions

story5 negative mentions

Nostalgic and addictive gameplay with simple controls and enjoyable strategic block building combined with FPS mechanics.
Runs well on low-spec PCs, making it accessible to a wide range of players.
Free to play with various game modes and a wide arsenal of weapons, offering entertainment especially with friends.

Severe pay-to-win mechanics where high-level players have significant advantages, discouraging new or free players.
Overrun with hackers and cheaters due to ineffective anti-cheat measures, ruining the gameplay experience.
Limited server availability mostly restricted to Russia and Europe, resulting in high ping and connection issues for players from other regions.

gameplay
48 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Gameplay receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it addictive and enjoyable due to smooth mechanics and building features, while others criticize it for being slow, pay-to-win, or lacking depth and innovation. Cheating, balancing issues, and a toxic community further detract from the experience, making gameplay frustrating for many. Overall, it offers casual fun but struggles with significant flaws affecting competitiveness and player satisfaction.
- “I find the simple gameplay loop surprisingly addictive.”
- “Gameplay is competitive but fun at the same time; you just need to adapt your playstyle. It's very enjoyable compared to all the other games currently played or released; this is by far better.”
- “It has many options from search to destroy to combat choices, and I also like the building mechanics.”
- “In about 30 minutes of gameplay, I didn’t come across a single player who wasn’t fully stacked with purchased gear.”
- “"Blockade" is a garbage pay-to-win arena shooter that rips off Mojang's Minecraft art without any of the meaningful gameplay that Minecraft has.”
- “But at the end... the shooting mechanics, the fact that you shoot, you hit the target, but you get no hit markers, hackers, aimboters, speedrunners on most maps, the slow progress on game, the lack of attention to these issues from the developers—all these issues kill a good idea. Sometimes you just try to give it a second chance, but it’s still frustrating to play.”
graphics
40 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics are generally basic, blocky, and reminiscent of Minecraft, which many find unappealing or outdated, contributing to a lack of broader appeal. While some praise the graphics for fitting the game's style or achieving decent resolution and effects, the majority critique them as poor, uninspired, and a significant drawback compared to other modern titles.
- “Graphics are spot on, 4K resolution and RTX type of stuff.”
- “Absolutely amazing graphics.”
- “This game is incredible, the best graphics I have ever seen, and the best gameplay, I like this game.”
- “As mentioned, the Minecraft ripoff graphics aren't great, which will understandably turn off a lot of gamers and is a big reason for the game's failure to attract players despite having no upfront cost.”
- “No graphics settings, you can't change resolution, optimization sucks (RTX 3050 only getting 120 FPS in a pixel-like Minecraft game).”
- “This game is terrible; the graphics are terrible, the shooting is potato, and the gameplay is horrible. It doesn't have a story mode, and it is not worth downloading.”
story
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game lacks a meaningful story mode, with most users noting it has no storyline or a very weak one. The focus is primarily on player versus player combat and daily missions, which many find frustrating and poorly designed. Overall, the story aspect is minimal or nonexistent, contributing little to the gameplay experience.
- “The story had me crying at times.”
- “☐ few hours (10 - 20 hours) [if you focus on the main story]”
- “+++|storyline|+++”
- “☑ no story”
- “✅ this game has no story”
- “This game is terrible; it's very hard, the graphics are terrible, the shooting is potato, and the gameplay is horrible. It doesn't have a story mode, and I don't even think you should try downloading this. It's a waste of your like 3 minutes.”
grinding
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Grinding in the game is notably excessive, requiring significant time and effort to progress, especially at higher levels. Many players find it tedious and feel that advancing often depends more on endurance than skill.
- “Requires too much grinding to get even started with something.”
- “Grinding at higher levels is a bit too much.”
- “So it's just how long you can keep grinding to get to the next level.”
humor
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is widely regarded as funny and entertaining, offering humorous interactions and a lighthearted experience ideal for casual play. While not praised for serious gameplay or balance, its humor is a key appeal that keeps players engaged and entertained.
- “Funny game, I was playing when I was a kid.”
- “As a funny game to take a break and chill, it's good; I recommend it, but as a real game it's just for fun.”
- “This game really excites me, good gameplay, no cheaters, funny shooting and most funny.”
stability
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is frequently criticized for being buggy and glitch-prone, with issues such as hitbox problems and unpolished gameplay elements negatively impacting stability. Despite these flaws, some players still find it enjoyable, though overall it lacks refinement and smooth performance.
- “Good game, but has a ton of bugs, glitches, and hackers.”
- “Overall, the game is buggy, nothing feels polished, and stuff doesn't appear when they are supposed to.”
- “The game is a very buggy mess.”
monetization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's monetization is heavily criticized for being overly aggressive and similar to a mobile pay-to-win cash shop, with microtransactions infiltrating many aspects beyond cosmetics and consumables. While gameplay progression is possible without purchases, in-game upgrades advertised in trailers are misleading and not worth the investment.
- “Don't make any in-game purchases unless it is for cosmetics, consumables, or throwables if you choose this game.”
- “If you put some time into the game, you can get good and if you don't like it and haven't made an in-game purchase, no money is lost!”
- “This is a cash grab scam, infested with a mobile app-like pay-to-win cash shop.”
- “On pricing and value for gamers, this isn't really free as the game is infested with mobile app store-like microtransactions.”
- “It feels like Blockpost if it was thrown in a dishwasher; microtransactions are literally everywhere!”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in this game evokes strong nostalgia for many players, with memorable tracks that create an emotional connection. Some users praise the soundtrack for its impact, while others note a lack of music or find it minimal. Overall, the music significantly enhances the gaming experience for those who appreciate it.
- “This game gives me so much nostalgia; I wanted to play today and heard the lobby music and almost cried.”
- “I still remember those evenings playing and listening to NCS music—so nostalgic <3”
- “~ music ~”
- “Just filling noises, no music.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Optimization is mixed, with some users reporting poor performance and server issues, especially outside certain regions, leading to rubberbanding. However, others find the game runs well with good performance.
- “Nice game with good performance.”
- “I think the next time there could be some improvements like performance and graphics.”
- “Optimization is absolute garbage.”
- “I think next time there could be improvements in performance and graphics.”
- “Server performance is poor if you live outside the allocated regions, and you will experience some rubber banding.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional impact of the game is intense and divisive, with some players moved to tears while others have a strong negative reaction, leading them to avoid the game altogether.
- “Powerful stuff, I cried.”
- “Just play Minecraft Hunger Games, this game made me cry.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users generally find the game's replayability limited, rating it around 4/10, indicating it lacks long-term appeal and is not highly replayable.
- “Infinitely replayable (or almost)”