Blood Rage

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Blood Rage is a single player and multiplayer tactical city builder game with medieval and historical themes. It was developed by Endava and was released on May 27, 2020. It received neutral reviews from players.

Ragnarök is coming! The sky is falling and the end is upon you… In Blood Rage, the digital adaptation of the hit strategy board game, you lead a proud Viking clan in their final fight for glory.

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53%

Audience ScoreBased on 304 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

stability40 negative mentions

The digital version beautifully replicates the board game experience, making it easy to play solo or with friends.
The game runs smoothly with no major bugs reported after initial updates, allowing for enjoyable gameplay.
The graphics and sound design enhance the overall experience, capturing the essence of the original board game.

The user interface is clunky and unintuitive, making it difficult to navigate and understand game mechanics.
Multiplayer functionality is severely lacking, with frequent crashes and issues that prevent games from being completed.
The tutorial is poorly designed, often leading to confusion and frustration for new players trying to learn the game.

stability
44 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
9%
91%
The game's stability remains a significant issue, with many users reporting persistent bugs and glitches that hinder gameplay, particularly in multiplayer modes. While some players have experienced fewer problems after updates, a substantial number still encounter frequent freezes and crashes, leading to an overall perception of the game as unfinished and in need of further fixes. Despite some claims of improved stability, the consensus indicates that the game is still plagued by technical issues that detract from the experience.
- “It's not buggy anymore like some reviews say.”
- “Bug free for me!”
- “I encountered some bugs in my first ten hours of play, but my last twenty hours of play have been bug free.”
- “Asmodee needs to fix this game now; it is still buggy as hell and basically unplayable. Stop releasing DLC and fix the damn game!”
- “The game is still broken three weeks later. Attempts to play multiplayer result in freezes, and there's no friends list, so the only way to get in the same game with friends is to open up public slots and hope your friends join first because the game launches immediately once those slots are filled.”
- “A buggy mess that's going to need a lot of work before it's ready to be played.”
gameplay
35 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
11%
80%
9%
The gameplay of this title has received largely negative feedback, with many players citing a confusing tutorial, slow and clunky mechanics, and numerous bugs that hinder the overall experience. While some appreciate the balanced game mechanics and potential for improvement, the lack of clarity and unfinished state at launch have left many feeling frustrated and disappointed. Overall, players recommend caution before purchasing, suggesting that significant updates are needed to enhance gameplay quality.
- “Solid worker-placement mechanics similar to the Viking game Raiders of the North Sea.”
- “Great, deep gameplay.”
- “Asmodee has improved the gameplay of this game and I look forward to future enhancements.”
- “Speaking of the tutorial, I have never been more lost or confused as to what the actual point or mechanics of a game were than with this one.”
- “The gameplay is bug-ridden.”
- “Launched an unfinished game with too many bugs, slow gameplay, and unhelpful design.”
graphics
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
62%
9%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players finding them overly complex and visually cluttered, making it difficult to navigate and understand gameplay. While some appreciate the charm and aesthetic appeal, others criticize the lack of intuitive design and performance issues, suggesting that simpler graphics would enhance the overall experience. Overall, the consensus leans towards the graphics being more of a hindrance than a help, detracting from the gameplay rather than complementing it.
- “No, there aren't all sorts of amazing shader and light effects, but that said, there's a certain charm to how the graphics are done.”
- “The music and graphics are just amazing.”
- “I really enjoy the visuals and the flow of play.”
- “Great adaptation of the board game, but the graphics and controls are cumbersome.”
- “The graphics make the board visually cluttered, so it is hard to see at a glance the information you want to see.”
- “Amazingly bad visuals - almost impossible to see pieces amidst all the glitz.”
music
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
77%
23%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many praising its quality and ability to enhance the atmosphere, particularly in the early stages of gameplay. However, some players find the soundtrack repetitive and limited, noting that it lacks variety over time. Overall, while the music is often described as enjoyable and well-composed, it may not sustain interest throughout extended play sessions.
- “The music is great, and amps up at the right times.”
- “The music and graphics are just amazing.”
- “Pros: soundtrack is awesome”
- “The music is a very short loop of some generic Norse-sounding battle theme.”
- “I'm not sure if this game even has more than one track for gameplay music.”
- “I find myself turning off the music in most games.”
story
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The story aspect of the game is marred by frustrating mechanics, particularly during the quest phases, where players often feel rushed and unable to fully engage with their strategies due to timing issues and freezes. Users report that the quest system lacks clarity and responsiveness, leading to confusion and dissatisfaction, especially when technical glitches disrupt gameplay. Overall, the narrative experience is hindered by these gameplay flaws, detracting from the intended immersion.
- “Even failed quests stay up for 3-4 seconds before moving on to the next quest or player.”
- “To top it off, shortly after you get a summary window that shows you completed and failed quests so that it doesn't matter if you were paying attention.”
- “I still have another quest to complete and there's literally nothing I can do while my timer counts down.. I tried everything and nothing worked.”
optimization
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
57%
The game's optimization has received significant criticism, with many users reporting persistent bugs and poor performance, particularly on older PCs. Despite some players experiencing smooth gameplay, the overall consensus indicates that the game runs slowly and is poorly optimized, even at the lowest graphics settings.
- “Maybe it hasn't happened to me yet because I only played a few games, but I have had all my games run smoothly and without bugs.”
- “The game performance is super slow even on 'very low' graphics specs.”
- “To the digital version, I was a bit concerned, as several reviews talk about glitch goblins and poor performance.”
- “Performance is not too great - may work badly on an old PC.”
- “The game is still buggy and unoptimized.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The atmosphere of the game is generally praised for its impressive animation and atmospheric music, creating a nice ambiance with engaging sounds and themes. While some players find the gameplay lacking, the single-player experience successfully captures the tension and atmosphere reminiscent of the original board game.
- “The atmosphere is really nice with the sounds and themes.”
- “In the single-player variant, it is perfectly playable and I really enjoyed discovering the similar tension and atmosphere as in the original board game.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users highlight that the game offers great replayability, suggesting that it has engaging content and mechanics that encourage players to return for multiple playthroughs.
- “Great replayability.”
- “The game offers a variety of choices that make each playthrough feel unique.”
- “I love how different strategies can lead to completely different outcomes.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be slow and tedious, contributing to a lack of smooth and fluid gameplay.
- “Slow and tedious.”
- “Overall, the gameplay is not smooth and fluid, but slow and tedious.”