BloodRayne

63%
Game Brain Score Based on 303 reviews
  • story
  • gameplay
  • graphics
BloodRayne Game Cover
Vampires have always gotten a bad rap, but Agent BloodRayne is trying to change that. As a half-vampire killing machine, she has sworn to protect humanity from the supernatural. You lead this fiery heroine through her assignment: stopping a nefarious Nazi plot to gather powerful occult relics and un
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BloodRayne is a single-player Horror Hack and Slash game with good plot, gameplay, and graphics, but also full of bugs. The player controls Rayne, a dhampir working for the Brimstone Society and searching for her father, in a quest filled with action, vampire slaughter, and a touch of humor. Rayne's vampire abilities and the game's horror setting make for a unique and enjoyable gaming experience.

  • Mac OS
  • PC
  • Nintendo Gamecube
  • Play​Station
  • Play​station 2
  • Xbox
Genres & TagsPlay Modes

Reviews

63%
Audience ScoreBased on 303 reviews
story29 positive mentions
stability18 negative mentions
  • Engaging and fun combat mechanics with a variety of weapons and abilities.
  • Nostalgic experience for fans of classic action games, especially with a strong female protagonist.
  • Unique blend of horror and action elements, featuring vampires and Nazis.
  • Numerous technical issues, including crashes and poor optimization on modern systems.
  • Repetitive gameplay and level design that can become tedious over time.
  • Cutscene dialogue often gets cut off, leading to a frustrating narrative experience.
  • story90 mentions

    The story of the game is a mixed bag, with some players enjoying its entertaining, albeit simple, narrative that features a half-vampire protagonist battling Nazis and supernatural foes. While many appreciate the engaging action and quirky dialogue, others criticize the plot for being thin and lacking depth, often feeling like a mere backdrop to the gameplay. Overall, the story is seen as a fun, retro experience that doesn't take itself too seriously, appealing to fans of classic action and horror themes.

    • “The game has a brilliant storyline sucking you into the thick of the action from the word go.”
    • “The story is simple but effective and interesting, with well-made linear/open levels combined with witty dialogue, interesting situations, nice puzzles, engaging enemy encounters, varied boss fights, and fun combat, making it an enjoyable unique vampire experience.”
    • “An amazing and violent classic, great action and story.”
    • “The gameplay is fairly simplistic but enjoyable, level design is rather monotonous and confusing at times, story is thinner than graphene and the game suffers from several tedious bugs.”
    • “The story is a bit shallow but they kind of tried to make it coherent through cutscenes while graphics aged almost as well as Prince of Persia or Max Payne.”
    • “The only downside is the voice acting was mediocre at best, and the storyline was non-existent.”
  • gameplay56 mentions

    The gameplay is characterized by a mix of enjoyable mechanics and repetitive elements, with a focus on hack-and-slash combat and unique abilities like blood-sucking and limb dismemberment. While some players appreciate the nostalgic charm and fast-paced action, others criticize the level design, clunky controls, and outdated graphics, leading to a mixed reception overall. Despite its flaws, many find the gameplay satisfying and fun, particularly for those who enjoy classic action titles.

    • “Silly fun, good difficulty, satisfying gameplay.”
    • “This game brings brilliant, fast-paced and accurate gameplay with lots of gore, guns, and different attacks.”
    • “The game looks as it should for a game of its age, but that does not excuse the gameplay.”
    • “The gameplay is very repetitive, but that doesn't stop it from being fun, and I was very impressed with the real-time removal of limbs.”
    • “A lot of the game is spent killing floating parasites, running through uninteresting levels where you have to locate and kill dozens of Nazi generals and generic soldiers along with some terrible platforming sections... there is barely any storyline, the gameplay gets repetitive quickly, most of the boss fights are too easy except the last one which can be frustratingly hard.”
  • graphics45 mentions

    The graphics of the game are generally considered dated, reflecting its early 2000s release, but some players appreciate the detail and smooth performance on modern hardware. While there are occasional glitches and issues with high-resolution settings, many find the visuals acceptable for the time, with a nostalgic charm that complements the gameplay. Overall, the graphics may not meet contemporary standards, but they still provide an enjoyable experience for fans of the genre.

    • “The graphics are nice and there's a lot of detail that goes into each area (which are all destructible to some degree).”
    • “Graphics are very good for the time.”
    • “The graphics are absolutely gorgeous for such an old game; blur effects are done perfectly.”
    • “I couldn't play this game anymore; it was so chunky and the graphics were not what I expected.”
    • “When you get through the ridiculous story background, you receive an amazing action-filled dynamic video game, very peculiar in mechanics for an early 2000s game, along with graphics that are very outdated when compared to current standards.”
    • “The graphics are as I said, old Xbox style, so don't buy it expecting much.”
  • stability19 mentions

    The game's stability is heavily criticized, with numerous reports of bugs, glitches, and crashes that significantly hinder gameplay. Players have experienced issues such as freezing during cutscenes, control problems, and enemies getting stuck, making the game nearly unplayable for some. While a few users noted that the game runs smoothly at 60 fps without major technical problems, the overwhelming consensus is that the game suffers from severe stability issues.

    • “The rest of the game runs great at 60 fps.”
    • “I haven't experienced any crashes or major bugs, which is impressive.”
    • “The game maintains a smooth performance throughout, even in intense moments.”
    • “Not as good as when I played as a kid; the game has a ton of bugs like fast cutscenes, dialogue skipping, and glitches where monsters freeze in water, so I got refunded.”
    • “It glitches constantly, crashes frequently, and the controls are spastic at best.”
    • “What was very annoying throughout the game were the numerous bugs and glitches; I can't even remember all of them.”
  • music10 mentions

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some praising the soundtrack for fitting the gothic theme and enhancing the atmosphere, while others find it limited and not well-suited to the game's 1938 vampire setting. Overall, the soundtrack is described as great but not particularly special, with some players feeling that the audio could be improved to better match the game's narrative.

    • “I love the music in this game too; it fits the Matrix/Blade era goth theme it seems to be going for.”
    • “The atmosphere and music are quite good, despite their age. You have your classic zombie/vampire/Third Reich horror setting, where the dawn of the day is almost nonexistent.”
    • “Incredibly great soundtrack and atmospheric ambient sound.”
    • “Music (what in all games and movies is responsible for a large part of the atmosphere) almost doesn't exist and if it appears then it's something music-ish electronic, something?... what does not fit into a 1938 vampire story :| but yet... ultra sexy protagonist - Rayne, is super cool, likeable and players just enjoy her appearance.”
    • “The soundtrack isn't anything special.”
    • “Music: 3/10”
  • humor10 mentions

    The humor in the game is highlighted by witty dialogue and dark comedic elements, particularly through the character of Rayne, who delivers amusing one-liners while engaging in over-the-top violence against enemies. Players appreciate the absurdity of scenarios, such as genderbending iconic figures and the exaggerated gore mechanics, which contribute to a lighthearted yet edgy atmosphere. Overall, the blend of humor and gameplay creates an entertaining experience, especially for fans of the genre.

    • “Some of the comments she makes as she mows down and drains the life out of Nazi goons had me laughing out loud.”
    • “It has many flaws, but above all these, it has a swift and amusing gameplay, great heroine constantly throwing out black humor quotes and the 'cutting system' (you can literally cut any imaginable little piece of body, like a quarter of face or piece of fingers) of enemies can be really strangely satisfying.”
    • “Compared to those games, the vampire theme makes for some funny and interesting gameplay tweaks, like the desperate soldiers' and zombies' faces as you suck their blood.”
  • optimization10 mentions

    The game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with some players experiencing performance issues and crashes, particularly on certain setups. However, others report that it runs smoothly on both low and high-end PCs after some adjustments, and there are tutorials available for those facing difficulties on modern systems. Overall, while the game has potential, it still requires further optimization to enhance the experience, especially for keyboard users.

    • “The game works perfectly after a little bit of optimization.”
    • “I wish I had played it earlier; best of all, the game runs on modern systems without issues. Windows 10 with Ryzen 1700X and Vega 64, the game runs smoothly—no unofficial patch or anything needed, literally just plug and play.”
    • “They are optimized, enhanced, with cinematics in better quality, and some bugs got fixed.”
    • “Is a good game but the gameplay is awful without controller support, and sometimes the game crashes. This game really needs, deserves, and must be optimized, please.”
    • “Although this game is not optimized to run on recent Windows versions, there is a way to fix it; you can find tutorials about it.”
    • “I could play with a keyboard, sure, but this game wasn't optimized for that kind of play style.”
  • atmosphere7 mentions

    The atmosphere in the game is characterized by a heavy gothic aesthetic, with each chapter offering a visually unique experience that evolves slowly over time. While the soundtrack is often criticized for its lack of fitting music, the ambient sounds and overall setting effectively create a classic horror vibe reminiscent of zombie and vampire themes. Players appreciate the combination of intense action and the allure of the protagonist, which enhances the overall enjoyment of the game.

    • “A heavy gothic atmosphere combined with the amusement of choosing between slicing & dicing your enemies with a pair of 3-foot-long blades or turning them into Swiss cheese using a variety of lethal WWII weapons produces a title which finally gives as much enjoyment as playing the classic Tomb Raider for the first time did on the original PlayStation.”
    • “The atmosphere and music are quite good, despite their age; you have your classic zombie/vampire/Third Reich horror setting, where the dawn of the day is almost nonexistent.”
    • “Incredibly great soundtrack and atmospheric ambient sound.”
    • “Music, which is responsible for a large part of the atmosphere in games and movies, almost doesn't exist. When it does appear, it's some electronic sound that doesn't fit into the 1938 vampire story. However, the ultra-sexy protagonist, Rayne, is super cool and likeable, making players enjoy her appearance.”
    • “The atmosphere is heavy and gothic, but the enjoyment comes from the absurdity of choosing between slicing and dicing enemies with 3-foot-long blades or using a variety of lethal WWII weapons. This combination creates a title that is as enjoyable as playing the classic Tomb Raider for the first time on the original PlayStation.”
    • “The audio and atmosphere are nothing special, receiving a score of 4 out of 5, but ultimately fail to leave a lasting impression.”
  • grinding5 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, with monotonous level design and a lack of manual saving contributing to a sense of chore-like progression. Additionally, technical issues further detract from the experience, leading some to feel that the gameplay is simplistic and unenjoyable.

    • “The gameplay is fairly simplistic but enjoyable; level design is rather monotonous and confusing at times. The story is thinner than graphene, and the game suffers from several tedious bugs.”
    • “There's a checkpoint system but no manual saving, so it can get tedious as it can be few and far between.”
    • “The game's progression becomes tedious and a chore.”
  • character development3 mentions

    Character development in the game is criticized for being poor, with some users noting that while character designs are visually appealing, the overall story lacks depth and complexity. Players seeking serious narratives with meaningful character arcs may find the experience disappointing due to the dated graphics and unsatisfactory plot.

    • “If you're into serious stories with character development, drama, twists, and other fancy elements, this game has a lot to offer.”
    • “Poor story and character design.”
    • “I mean, the graphics are quite dated, controls aren't smooth, and the plot is absolutely terrible... if you're into serious stories with character development, drama, twists, and other fancy elements.”
  • replayability3 mentions

    The game has low replayability, with users rating it around 3/10, primarily due to its short playtime of 5-6 hours on hard difficulty and the need for file edits and mods to improve performance issues.

    • “Replay value: 3/10.”
    • “I beat the game on hard in 5-6 hours, so you can imagine there isn't much replay value in this one.”
    • “I had to do some file edits and mods to make this a tad more playable, from the FPS issues, not recognizing my GPU, and cutscenes being accelerated.”
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Critic Reviews

80% average critic score

Play time

8hMedian play time
8hAverage play time
7hMain story
10hCompletionist
6-9hSpent by most gamers
*Based on 3 analyzed playthroughs

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