Blocked and Loaded
- February 28, 2018
- Chris Antoni
- 4h median play time
Get on Steam"Blocked and Loaded" is a MMO-RPG-FPS where you must retreat to Hope City as the lone survivor of a brutal battle. Experiment with 150 armaments, customize your stats, and team up with friends in this open-world game. Quick and easy drop-in multiplayer allows you to explore snow wastelands, dangerous caverns, and trade items with other players. Show off your own home with treasure chests, cooking pot, blacklisting anvil, and farming area.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a fun and engaging multiplayer experience, especially when played with friends.
- Despite its simplistic graphics, the gameplay is enjoyable and provides a nostalgic feel reminiscent of classic games.
- It is an incredibly affordable title that delivers a surprising amount of content and entertainment for its price.
- The game is plagued by numerous bugs and technical issues that can hinder the experience.
- Graphics are often described as poor or child-like, which may deter some players.
- The game can be confusing for new players, with a lack of clear instructions and mechanics.
- graphics14 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally considered subpar, with many reviewers noting a childlike, simplistic art style reminiscent of early flash games. While the visuals may be lacking, they contribute to the game's unique charm and do not detract from the overall enjoyable gameplay experience. Players emphasize that the focus should be on the engaging mechanics and fun multiplayer aspects rather than the graphics themselves.
“The art style is oddly coherent and thematic despite looking like a small child drew it (and not necessarily the 'aww, how cute!' child-drew-it sort of style).”
“The more unique style of pixelated blocks makes for a more enjoyable experience than some hyper-realistic graphics do.”
“In other words, the game's graphics are unique, not trying to fit in by going realistic, when realism wouldn't fit.”
“The graphics are absolutely abysmal.”
“The graphics remind me of when I used to play flash games, before my knowledge of Steam.”
“The graphics in this game make Uncharted 4 look as if arthritis coded it and improved my experience by a shit-ton.”
- gameplay7 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 29 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally praised for its enjoyable RPG elements combined with solid gunplay, offering hundreds of hours of content and regular updates, appealing to both casual and pro players. However, some users have expressed frustration with fullscreen resolution issues and the limited utility of base building, which detracts from the overall experience. Despite these drawbacks, the gameplay remains engaging and is highly recommended.
“RPG gameplay combined with a non-PVP shooter makes for an enjoyable player experience.”
“The gameplay is fun and the gunplay is solid, with hundreds of hours of content and free updates every week. I recommend it for both casual and pro players alike.”
“The game is very good and interesting with its gameplay. I recommend it to everyone.”
“The gameplay needs to be better than the graphics, and it is, except the fullscreen mode often gives you the wrong resolution, which I find kind of annoying.”
“Some cons I can think of: I can't alt-tab, the resolution does seem a bit weird, and base building in its current state seems a bit useless other than providing some extra storage.”
- story6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The story in the game is generally regarded as enjoyable but could use improvement, with quests being simplistic yet engaging. Players appreciate the smooth gameplay and the cooperative experience, although some feel the graphics may be a barrier. Overall, the narrative is considered a strong point, contributing to the game's appeal, especially given its low price.
“Blocked and Loaded is an intense first-person story-driven experience.”
“Although I do have one issue that may turn players from playing, there's no hot women and there is a hefty price tag, but in the end, Blocked and Loaded has a wonderful story and I do think that it will be number one on Steam in the near future of 2018!”
“You do have to get past the graphics, but the story and gameplay are smooth!”
“The story could be better, but for $2.30, that's a great deal.”
“You do have to get past the graphics, but the story and gameplay are smooth.”
“Blocked and Loaded is an intense first-person, story-driven experience.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is enjoyable but suffers from numerous bugs, indicating stability issues that may affect the overall experience.
“This game is actually a fun but buggy indie title.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players note that the end game features a significant increase in grinding difficulty, particularly for those seeking high-quality gear before facing the final boss.
“And beware the end game; there is a crazy spike in grinding difficulty if you want 'good' gear before the last boss.”
“The grinding feels endless and tedious, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
“I spent hours grinding for resources, only to realize it was all for a minor upgrade that didn't feel worth the effort.”
