Blood Rage: Digital Edition
- May 26, 2020
- Endava
- 4h median play time
Get on SteamIn Blood Rage: Digital Edition, a strategy game based on the board game by Eric Lang, you lead a Viking clan in their final battle for glory and Valhalla as Ragnarök approaches. Pillage villages, use divine gifts, and conquer your way to eternal fame in this digital adaptation of the popular tabletop game. Play as one of seven ancient clans, including the Wolf, Bear, Serpent, Raven, Ram, Wild Boar, and the Stag. Life is short, but glory is eternal – unleash your rage in this intense, mythological world.
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Reviews
- Faithful adaptation of the beloved board game Blood Rage.
- Great graphics and sound design that enhance the gameplay experience.
- Allows for quick setup and play compared to the physical version.
- Game is plagued with bugs, including freezing during gameplay and issues with the AI.
- User interface is clunky and unintuitive, making it difficult to navigate and understand game mechanics.
- Multiplayer functionality is severely lacking, with many players unable to connect or complete games.
- stability83 mentions
- 7 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 93 % negative mentions
The game's stability has been a significant concern among users, with many reporting frequent bugs, crashes, and freezes, particularly in multiplayer modes. While some players note improvements following patches, the overall consensus remains that the game is still plagued by technical issues, making it frustrating and often unplayable. Despite these challenges, a few users have experienced smoother gameplay after extended playtime, suggesting that stability may vary based on individual experiences.
“After the polish of bugs, the game runs great and is a great digital implementation of an awesome board game.”
“While still not entirely bug free, this is still a very fast way to experience a wonderful board game.”
“I encountered some bugs in my first ten hours of play, but my last twenty hours of play have been bug free.”
“This game is buggy and very unappealing to play as a result.”
“Game freezes randomly, AI bugs out preventing the game from continuing.”
“Don't waste your money on a buggy, unpolished mess.”
- graphics62 mentions
- 26 % positive mentions
- 58 % neutral mentions
- 16 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players noting that while some visuals are appealing, they often clutter the interface and hinder gameplay. Issues such as poor performance, glitches, and an overwhelming amount of graphical elements make it difficult to discern important information on the board. Overall, while there are moments of charm in the artwork, the execution is frequently criticized for being convoluted and distracting.
“Beautiful artwork and design.”
“The music and graphics are just amazing.”
“Awesome graphics”
“The graphics make the board visually cluttered, so it is hard to see at a glance the information you want to see.”
“It's just too difficult to get a feel for the current state of the game with all the 3D graphics (trees, etc.) that just get in the way - literally!”
“Great board game with extremely bad execution as a digital release with poor graphics and full of bugs.”
- gameplay51 mentions
- 12 % positive mentions
- 80 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
Gameplay reviews highlight a mix of experiences, with some players enjoying the easy-to-learn mechanics and party-friendly nature, while others criticize the confusing tutorial and numerous bugs that hinder the experience. Many note that the digital version closely mirrors the physical game, but issues like clunky UI, slow gameplay, and unclear mechanics detract from enjoyment. Overall, while there are solid mechanics and potential for fun, significant improvements are needed for a smoother and more engaging gameplay experience.
“Gameplay is exactly the same as the physical game, with me almost preferring this version since it removes the need for setup and teardown.”
“It mixes several game mechanics (drafting, figure placement, movement, stats...) very well.”
“Clever symbiotic gameplay between miniature placement, card management, and outsmarting your opponents!”
“Speaking of the tutorial, I have never been more lost or confused about what the actual point or mechanics of a game were than with this one.”
“The actual gameplay is poor; hard versions of the bots are a cakewalk and add very little to any gameplay you might try and squeeze out of this already dry fruit.”
“Launched an unfinished game with too many bugs, slow gameplay, and unhelpful design.”
- music21 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 19 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players praising the soundtrack as enjoyable and fitting the theme, while others criticize it for being repetitive and limited to a short loop. Although the graphics and overall atmosphere are appreciated, the lack of variety in the music detracts from the experience for many users. Overall, while the soundtrack has its moments, it may not sustain player interest over extended gameplay.
“The music is great, and amps up at the right times.”
“The music and graphics are just amazing.”
“They nailed the soundtrack also.”
“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.”
“Disgusting graphics, bugs all around, unintuitive menu, 1 music looping which will drive you crazy.”
- story16 mentions
- 6 % positive mentions
- 75 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The game's story is described as having a good balance of mechanics like card drafting and missions, but it lacks a cohesive campaign or challenging missions, leading to frustration during gameplay. Players have noted issues with the quest system, including long wait times for quest resolutions and difficulties in tracking opponents' progress, which detracts from the overall experience. Additionally, technical problems, such as game freezes during critical moments, have further hindered the enjoyment of the story elements.
“The game has a good balance of card drafting, missions, and warrior placement to earn victory points, allowing multiple avenues to victory.”
“No sort of campaign or any type of missions/challenges.”
“Sometimes it is difficult to follow what the computer is doing without the log, especially when it plays quest cards.”
“Ended up having to quit out of our multiplayer game when one player couldn't play his cards, and ended up soft locking when quests were completed.”
- optimization13 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 62 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with users reporting significant performance issues, including slow and clunky gameplay even on high-end systems. Many players have experienced bugs and poor performance, leading to a disappointing experience compared to the original board game. While a few users noted smooth gameplay, the general consensus highlights a lack of optimization that severely impacts overall enjoyment.
“Everything else runs smoothly and is still just as fun as the board game.”
“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.”
“Performance is not too great - may work badly on an old PC.”
“This game is such a huge disappointment with how poor the performance is, even on decent dedicated graphics (able to run Witcher 3, by the way, but not this).”
“The game is horribly optimized and runs incredibly slow and clunky – even on a new system that runs much more demanding games and programs.”
- grinding3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect to be slow and tedious, detracting from the overall gameplay experience, which lacks fluidity. However, some appreciate that it is less expensive than the physical game and automates much of the repetitive work.
“It's significantly less money than the physical game and does all the tedious work for you.”
“Slow and tedious.”
“Overall, the gameplay is not smooth and fluid, but slow and tedious.”
- atmosphere3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
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.”
“The atmosphere feels flat and uninspired, lacking the depth and immersion I was hoping for.”
“Despite the game's potential, the overall ambiance is dull and fails to engage the player.”
“I expected a rich and immersive environment, but instead, I found the atmosphere to be lifeless and uninviting.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
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.”
