Blood™ Fresh Supply

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"Experience the classic horror-themed FPS, Blood, with Fresh Supply's enhanced features such as updated graphics engine, support for higher resolutions, and customizable controls. This version includes the original game and add-ons, Plasma Pak and Cryptic Passage, with extended modding support and improved netcode for up to 8 players. Arm yourself and prepare to defeat the evil Tchernobog in this atmospheric, horror-filled game."

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96%
Audience ScoreBased on 4,209 reviews
gameplay107 positive mentions
stability70 negative mentions
  • gameplay276 mentions

    The gameplay of "Blood" is widely praised for its fast-paced, challenging mechanics and unique weaponry, which provide a satisfying experience reminiscent of classic 90s first-person shooters. Players appreciate the intricate level design, atmospheric elements, and the balance of difficulty that rewards skillful play, although some note that the game can be punishing, particularly with its hitscan enemies. While the game has aged well and retains its charm, a few players express frustration with certain gameplay mechanics and bugs that can detract from the overall experience.

    • “One of the absolute best FPS games of all time, very good atmosphere, incredible level design, and phenomenal gameplay. If you are at all interested in classic FPS games, this is the best one from the 90s; a very easy recommendation, pretty much a 10/10 game.”
    • “The gameplay is very smooth and fast, with plenty of guns that act differently, allowing you to have fun while traversing the quite large maps.”
    • “Blood excels at both atmosphere and gameplay mechanics.”
    • “One of the worst, even might be the worst game I have ever touched; the whole gameplay's boring, the movement is so bad, and the shooting is also trash.”
    • “The slow-paced gameplay loop didn't click with me.”
    • “But the default gameplay is an absolute slog, ruined by cultists with pinpoint hitscan accuracy and literally instant reaction times.”
  • graphics254 mentions

    The graphics of "Blood: Fresh Supply" are a blend of nostalgic 90s aesthetics and modern enhancements, maintaining the original's gothic horror style while offering support for higher resolutions and additional graphical options. While some players appreciate the remastered visuals and atmospheric design, others note technical issues such as graphical glitches and performance problems, particularly on integrated graphics systems. Overall, the game's unique art direction and attention to detail in its environments and character design are frequently praised, even if the graphics themselves show their age.

    • “The graphics, the way the shells drop, are top notch.”
    • “The art style is gothic and inspired by a lot of horror media.”
    • “A masterpiece in its own right, a gorgeous display of fire and gore that still holds up so well today; the team at Nightdive has done an excellent job at capturing every graphic detail of this gruesome horror story.”
    • “The sound effects and animations haven't been touched, and neither have the graphics, minus support for modern resolutions.”
    • “The graphics are dated and it's on the build engine, which gives me a headache sometimes because the graphics are so bad, but it's a bit better looking than Duke Nukem 3D.”
    • “While the game manages to maintain the original's style and graphics, its many technical problems, including frequent crashes and framerate drops, make it difficult to recommend as a reliable way to experience the classic game.”
  • atmosphere223 mentions

    The atmosphere of "Blood" is widely praised for its unique blend of gothic horror, dark humor, and immersive level design, creating a haunting yet engaging experience. Reviewers highlight the game's ability to evoke a sense of dread while maintaining a playful tone, enhanced by a memorable soundtrack and detailed environments that reference classic horror films. Overall, the game's atmosphere is considered one of its standout features, making it a timeless classic in the first-person shooter genre.

    • “Each level is atmospheric and weaves together with the music to create an unforgettable experience.”
    • “The atmosphere, music, art direction, and sound come together to make a wonderful gory gothic style.”
    • “Blood is an amazing game with smooth and addicting gameplay, an interesting and timeless atmosphere, interesting and unique environments, classic and fun references packed into every level, I cannot overstate how great this game is.”
    • “The atmosphere is intense, the mood is grim and rotten and genuinely scary and disturbing at times.”
    • “The action, the level design, the atmosphere... it's all deliciously disturbing, to the point where it actually grossed me out at some points.”
    • “What makes Blood different is not just the over-the-top gore fest but also it can be downright creepy at times with its atmosphere, sound, and music.”
  • music170 mentions

    The music in the game is widely praised for its atmospheric and haunting qualities, effectively enhancing the overall experience with a mix of creepy and memorable tracks. However, some players noted issues with volume inconsistencies, where certain tracks are either too loud or barely audible, and a few ambient pieces are considered forgettable. Overall, while the soundtrack is a standout feature, there is a desire for more variety and better balance in the audio settings.

    • “Each level is atmospheric and weaves together with the music to create an unforgettable experience.”
    • “The music is dark and foreboding, and there are a lot of memorable tunes.”
    • “The atmosphere, music, art direction, and sound come together to make a wonderful gory gothic style.”
    • “The music of Blood was a bit hit and miss - on some levels I could barely hear the music, and on some levels such as the carnival, it was so deafeningly loud I had to turn the music off.”
    • “Aside from the minor inaccuracies from the DOS original that you may or may not notice depending on how diehard a fan you are, there are still some minor bugs I notice such as the music volume being wonky; some tracks are stupid loud and I have to turn the music volume down while others are near inaudible at the same setting.”
    • “Thankfully that was easily fixed but there's still a major sound bug in the game that stops the music from playing after you do a level restart or load game, so basically every time you die the music stops working.”
  • humor155 mentions

    The humor in "Blood: Fresh Supply" is characterized by its dark, twisted, and often absurd comedic elements, blending macabre themes with witty dialogue and memorable voice acting from the protagonist, Caleb. Players appreciate the game's clever references to 80s and 90s horror films, as well as the humorous interactions with various enemy types, particularly the cultists, whose antics and dialogue add a layer of levity to the otherwise gory gameplay. Overall, the humor is seen as a significant aspect that enhances the game's charm, making it a standout title in the retro FPS genre.

    • “He has a prominent sense of humor, often making quips while taking the lives of others, or commenting cynically on surrounding events.”
    • “The game is solid, with good level layouts/themes, aesthetics, humor, and gunplay.”
    • “There's a twisted sense of humor woven into the game that'll have you chuckling to yourself as you dispatch the forces of darkness.”
  • story114 mentions

    The story of *Blood* revolves around Caleb, an undead gunslinger seeking vengeance against the dark god Tchernobog and his cult after being betrayed. While the narrative is often described as simplistic and somewhat nonsensical, it effectively sets the stage for the game's dark humor and horror atmosphere, with Caleb's character providing depth beyond a typical revenge plot. Overall, the story serves as a backdrop to the gameplay, which is praised for its engaging mechanics and immersive environments, though it may not be the main focus for many players.

    • “The game consists of a simple revenge story where you play as Caleb, the revived angry cultist whose purpose is to avenge your death and the death of your friends.”
    • “Caleb's nightmarish quest for vengeance takes him through an extensive tour of dark set pieces littered with secrets and hellspawn to blast apart, places ranging from morgues to remote hotels to occult carnivals with demon carousels.”
    • “While most FPS games of the era boil down to 'kill that evil guy over there', Blood's story is a little more elaborate.”
    • “No character customization or choices to make that can change the game’s story.”
    • “The story and setting in Blood barely make any sense.”
    • “There's also a story, but it's bare-bones and ultimately doesn't matter, and if you complain about Blood's story then you've missed the point entirely.”
  • stability78 mentions

    The game's stability has been a mixed bag, with many users reporting significant bugs and glitches, particularly in multiplayer modes and during quick saves. While some players have experienced a smooth gameplay experience with minimal issues after patches, others continue to encounter frustrating freezes, audio problems, and game-breaking bugs. Overall, the port has improved since its initial launch, but it still requires further updates to address lingering stability concerns.

    • “Now updated with Nightdive's Kex engine, the game looks great, runs great, and somehow feels at home on modern hardware.”
    • “The modern controls are very welcome and the game runs great on Linux using Steam Play.”
    • “This version runs great in Windows 10 with minimal tinkering.”
    • “Buyer beware: multiplayer is packed with game-breaking bugs and glitches, and Atari has no desire to fix them (though you should flood them with emails reminding them that they should). Atari stopped the source code from being released so they could task the ever so overrated Nightdive Studios with releasing this half-assed version.”
    • “There's also the issues with the port like short freezes, game crashing when skipping the cinematic intros, crashing when you quick save, crashing when you quick load, and personally the most annoying one is that somehow, for some ungodly reason that escapes human comprehension: the game suddenly caps at 30fps when you have it uncapped.”
    • “We were waiting decades for a proper Blood remaster because greedy Atari never released Blood's source, so all we had to do was reverse engineer the DOS version of Blood. Sadly, this new port is broken and filled with bugs. The most notorious are: CD music is broken, FOV slider is broken and can go past infinity, movement glitch fix only causes more glitches, cultists won't throw dynamites at you, and fanatics aren't supposed to throw dynamites yet they still are doing the throwing animation. Vulkan render is broken, and it has so many dumb crashes and balance issues.”
  • optimization35 mentions

    The optimization of "Blood: Fresh Supply" has received mixed feedback, with many praising its smooth performance on modern systems and improved graphics compared to the original. However, some users reported issues such as stuttering, long quicksave times, and occasional audio glitches. Overall, while the game runs well on most hardware, certain bugs and performance quirks remain, suggesting that further refinements could enhance the experience.

    • “After various fan-made ports of Blood to make it run smoothly on modern PC, we finally got the official redux.”
    • “This is probably the best version of Blood available for PC - the game runs smoothly with a minimum of bugs, aside from occasional audio glitches.”
    • “Blood is a blast and this Fresh Supply release adds some much-needed features and optimizations.”
    • “While Blood is probably the best 2.5D shooter ever made, Fresh Supply suffers from a lot of stuttering issues that you might as well download some source ports instead, just so you can run the game properly.”
    • “The game has a few bugs and weird performance issues, such as crashing from alt+tabbing and quicksaving, which I fixed by changing from fullscreen to borderless windowed. Quicksaving randomly takes upwards of 10 seconds while the game remains frozen until the save has been completed.”
    • “A bit flawed port (for example, the freeze when quick saving), but if you don't tamper with it too much, it's very playable and way better than the original, which was running at terribly stuttering 40fps for me.”
  • grinding17 mentions

    The grinding aspect of the game is widely criticized for being tedious and time-consuming, often requiring excessive effort to progress, even on the easiest difficulty. While the gameplay features enjoyable elements like smooth gunplay and varied enemies, many players find the overall experience marred by the need for relentless grinding and frustrating level design. Despite some fun moments and engaging character dialogue, the grinding can detract from the enjoyment, making it feel more like a chore than a rewarding challenge.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “This combined with the rare medkit drops makes for a very tedious gameplay loop.”
    • “I couldn't get anywhere at all without crazy grinding until I put it on the easiest setting.”
    • “It's not hard, it's just tedious; and this made me realize how genius Doom is.”
  • replayability11 mentions

    Overall, "Blood" is praised for its replayability, with many reviewers noting its extensive content, engaging level design, and multiple difficulty levels that enhance the experience. The game remains enjoyable even after two decades, thanks to its secrets, shortcuts, and easy multiplayer setup, making it a highly replayable title. Many users rate its replay value highly, indicating that it offers significant longevity for players.

    • “Lots of content and replayability for the price.”
    • “It may be over 2 decades old, but Blood has aged nicely into a gory red wine that remains highly replayable to this day.”
    • “Despite the fact that Blood has many difficulty levels, it feels as though it has very limited replay value.”
    • “There are many ways to get rid of a set of enemies with multiple weapons in your arsenal, which adds to replay value.”
    • “The level design of Blood is also great - there are plenty of secrets and shortcuts that give the game massive replay value.”
  • emotional9 mentions

    Players express that the game evokes a profound emotional response, blending dark humor with moments of vulnerability and warmth. The character Caleb's journey, marked by both comedic and touching elements, resonates deeply, making players feel validated and connected to a larger narrative. Overall, the game is described as an emotional rollercoaster that combines fun gameplay with significant emotional depth.

    • “Not in years has a game touched me, made me feel safe, warm, loved, present, confident despite vulnerability, validated, protected, and a knot along the net of our universal collective in the same ways blood has.”
    • “That said, he's deadpan, hilarious, and has a few touching moments as he deals with the loss of former friends and loved ones.”
    • “On harder difficulties, this game is an emotional rollercoaster; just beating the first act feels like an accomplishment.”
  • monetization5 mentions

    The game is praised for its lack of microtransactions and loot boxes, offering a nostalgic experience focused on pure gameplay rather than monetization tactics. Players appreciate the return to traditional gaming values, emphasizing action and atmosphere over cosmetic purchases.

    • “Oh yeah, no microtransactions, no holding your hand while the game basically plays itself, just pure old school gameplay.”
    • “No loot boxes or microtransactions.”
    • “It's a nostalgic trip that'll have you saying, 'remember when shooters were more about action and atmosphere than microtransactions and cosmetics?'”
    • “Nice cash grab”
    • “- no lootboxes or microtransactions.”
  • character development1 mentions

    The character development in the game is praised for its depth and intricacy, enhanced by exceptional voice acting and character design that contribute to a rich ambiance and immersive atmosphere. Players appreciate how these elements work together to create a compelling narrative experience.

    • “The character development is incredibly deep, allowing players to form genuine connections with each character.”
    • “I love how the characters evolve throughout the story, making their journeys feel authentic and impactful.”
    • “Each character has a unique backstory that unfolds beautifully, adding layers to the overall narrative.”
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Play time

24hMedian play time
22hAverage play time
12-34hSpent by most gamers
*Based on 8 analyzed playthroughs

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