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Bloodsports.TV

Bloodsports.TV offers some fresh ideas, but offers too little variance or reason to play long-term. A fun one-off co-op game worth a weekend, but don’t expect it to be a go-to.
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71%Game Brain Score
gameplay, graphics
grinding, story
75% User Score Based on 343 reviews
Critic Score 55%Based on 1 reviews

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Bloodsports.TV is a single player and multiplayer casual sport game with a horror theme. It was developed by Fatshark and was released on March 30, 2015. It received neutral reviews from critics and mostly positive reviews from players.

"Bloodsports.TV" is a horror sport game with single-player and multi-player/co-op options for 2 players. In this spin-off of Krater, players protect the missile silo and unlock various Gladiators with unique abilities to fight against enemies and bosses. Customize your Gladiator with over 90 items and climb global leaderboards to become the greatest crew of Gladiators.

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75%
Audience ScoreBased on 343 reviews
gameplay15 positive mentions
grinding6 negative mentions
  • Insanely fun to play with friends, offering a unique PvE MOBA experience.
  • Great mechanics and controls, with smooth gameplay and a variety of character classes.
  • Well worth the price, especially when purchased in a bundle with friends.
  • Dead player base, making it difficult to find games without friends.
  • Lack of updates and new content has led to a stale experience over time.
  • Requires multiple players to fully enjoy, as solo play can be limiting and repetitive.
  • gameplay
    38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is generally described as solid and enjoyable, particularly for fans of cooperative PvE and MOBA-style mechanics, with smooth controls and a satisfying core experience. However, many reviewers note a lack of variety in characters, skills, and maps, leading to a sense of repetitiveness after a few matches. While the game has potential and is fun in short bursts, it may not hold long-term interest due to its limited content and reliance on an active multiplayer community.

    • “The gameplay is quite solid, and the wave-based modes are what drew me to it.”
    • “Excellent game with tight controls, interesting skills and characters, and incredibly fun gameplay.”
    • “Really fun game that focuses on cooperative gameplay; synergizing elements between each of the classes is exceptionally satisfying.”
    • “Unfortunately it can't do much with the promising elements: the average gameplay, the low quantity of playable maps and available skills make it feel as if the creators lost interest halfway through development and gave up on adding more content to increase variety (this was probably the reason for the low player base).”
    • “The game is still somewhat enjoyable despite all this, but after a few dozen matches we've seen everything the game has to offer and because of the lack of characters, skills, equipment, and maps, the gameplay also lacks variety.”
    • “Just kinda pisses me off that the game is well made, except that after 20 minutes of gameplay you have already seen the whole game.”
  • graphics
    23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the stylish art and visual effects reminiscent of titles like Borderlands and League of Legends, while others criticize the limited graphic options and the use of cel shading. Overall, the visuals are described as visually appealing but not groundbreaking, with a need for more customization options. Despite some shortcomings, the game's aesthetic contributes positively to the overall experience.

    • “Graphics are pretty awesome.”
    • “I love the artwork in this game.”
    • “The graphics are pretty stylish and so is the music.”
    • “It's a shame that the game was released in this state and the year it was in; the art style, in my opinion, resembles the characters and world from Krater.”
    • “Graphics-wise, I'm not a fan of cel shading, which the game uses, but I think that's the least of its problems.”
    • “Overall, there's not much to talk about regarding the art style.”
  • music
    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players praising its atmospheric quality and strong composition, particularly noting its 80's and 90's vibes. While many found the soundtrack engaging and well-suited to the game's themes, others described it as repetitive and forgettable. Overall, the music contributes positively to the game's identity and enhances the gameplay experience.

    • “Krater was an action RPG but played like an RTS game; it was clunky, it was weird and not satisfying. The reason I tried to play the game was because of how atmospheric it is, how well made the world and the music was.”
    • “I really liked this game; the co-op PvE league is a cool theme, is done very well, and the music kicks absolute ass.”
    • “The soundtrack is really good as it's composed by Mega Drive (also did Hotline Miami).”
    • “Sounds are totally what one might expect: weapon clashes, screams, and forgettable music.”
    • “The sound and music were... adequate.”
    • “As for realization, nothing to criticize: the art is nice and develops an identity to the universe, music and off-voice contribute well to the cynical atmosphere, and I have no memory of any bug.”
  • grinding
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players appreciate the grinding aspect of the game as a fun and rewarding experience, especially in a co-op setting with friends. While some find certain achievements to be grindy and dull, the overall consensus is that the game strikes a balance between challenge and enjoyment without the excessive grinding typical of many MMOs. The developers have successfully minimized unnecessary grinding, allowing players to focus on engaging gameplay.

    • “Very fun, not grindy; challenging but not overly challenging.”
    • “No grinding; you can drop right into the action (once you know what you're doing).”
    • “Update: I'm surprised at how long I've played it for; those achievements are grindy and dull.”
    • “All in all, a decent game if you have friends who like MOBAs but hate PvP and enjoy a grinding but rewarding co-op experience.”
    • “Pharma initiative is the most played due to it being the easiest to defend; abandoned mine is sometimes played since you can easily farm all the neutrals every round, and rooftop rumble is used when going for achievement farming as you can glitch out the AI and make it walk back and forth and never attack anything.”
  • story
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is criticized for being underdeveloped and lacking depth, leaving characters feeling insignificant and unimportant. Players express frustration over the absence of meaningful backstories and character development, which detracts from the overall experience. While there are elements of a dystopian narrative, the execution fails to engage, leading to a perception that the story is an afterthought in favor of gameplay mechanics.

    • “So, anyway, for $1, it's a nice little dystopian hack and slash tower defense game with several character choices, ability and weapon upgrades, and a decent selection of maps to battle on (and a somewhat twisted story to tie it all together).”
    • “They could have made a great game if they just had added more content, maybe even a story mode instead of arena only.”
    • “Why drop us in a world so well made, make the rooster and the recruiting make the character feel like they are just a nobody? The classes feel weak and unimportant, with no story for each of them.”
    • “Where did they come from, and what part do they have to play in the story? This is still about bloodsport; the gameplay feels clunky, the items are bad, you kill people or get nuked and that's it. That's all the game has to offer. They put the story behind, demolishing the characters they never even gave a chance to build up.”
    • “Even the goofy story and atmosphere never quite stick the landing and fail to stand out.”
  • replayability
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game's replayability is a mixed bag; while some players find it enjoyable and polished with potential for fun custom modes, others feel it lacks sufficient content to sustain long-term engagement. The mechanics are smooth and the experience is generally solid, but there are concerns about the depth and variety needed for lasting replay value.

    • “I got the 5-pack while it was on sale for me and my mates, and it was actually a ton of fun. I love PvE MOBA-type games and custom game modes in Dota 2 that are PvE. Quite honestly, there's so much potential in the genre. This game is simple but fun; the mechanics and controls are smooth, the latency feels crisp with no lag. There's nothing I find crazy innovative, but everything the game has is well made and polished with a ton of replayability.”
    • “It's fun and replayable since both the player and enemies start getting ridiculously strong.”
    • “Overall, it's pretty good, with solid controls, smart cast, and decent replayability.”
    • “Warcraft III x hero siege vibes, worth getting the 5-pack on sale, not a lot of content or replay value.”
    • “Bloodsports has an interesting aesthetic and a unique setting for the hero defense genre, but ultimately it falls flat and just doesn't have the replayability that a game like this could, and should, have.”
    • “But the replayability and the overall experience just won't allow me to.”
  • atmosphere
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of Krater is noted for its well-crafted world and music, creating a unique, albeit clunky, experience reminiscent of post-apocalyptic settings like Borderlands. While the art and sound design contribute positively to the game's identity, the overall atmosphere fails to stand out compared to more developed titles like Dota 2 and League of Legends. Despite its interesting elements, the game struggles to deliver a memorable or competitive atmosphere.

    • “Krater was an action RPG but played like an RTS game; it was clunky, it was weird and not satisfying. The reason I tried to play the game was because of how atmospheric it is, how well made the world and the music were.”
    • “The gladiators and arena remind me of Borderlands with its wise-cracking commentator and post-apocalyptic atmosphere.”
    • “As for realization, nothing to criticize: the art is nice and develops an identity for the universe, music and voiceovers contribute well to the cynical atmosphere, and I have no memory of any bugs.”
    • “Even the goofy story and atmosphere never quite sticks the landing and fails to stand out.”
    • “As for realization, nothing to criticize: the art is nice and develops an identity for the universe, music and voice acting contribute well to the cynical atmosphere, and I have no memory of any bugs.”
    • “I'm a big Dota 2 fan and this game is just like it but without all the competitive atmosphere.”
  • humor
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's humor is characterized by a quirky, often absurd style, featuring a mix of clever builds and a deliberately poor English announcer that some players find amusing, while others feel it becomes grating over time. The humor is described as distinctly Swedish, adding to its charm, though opinions vary on the effectiveness of the announcer's comedic delivery.

    • “Basically a co-op vs AI MOBA with a dire sense of humor.”
    • “You can create a tank that goes super fast while still tanking—super funny! There are all kinds of builds you can try.”
    • “The English in the announcer's voice is hilariously bad (maybe that's the joke?).”
  • optimization
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The optimization of the game is mixed; while some users report smooth performance at 60fps, others experience significant issues such as freezing and lag, indicating a clunky engine and a lack of overall optimization.

    • “The game itself looks good and runs smoothly at 60fps.”
    • “Nice performance.”
    • “The game's optimization is horrible; the frame rate keeps freezing and lagging every few seconds.”
    • “Clunky engine with a significant lack of optimization.”
  • character development
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Character development in the game is criticized for its lack of progression, as abilities feel similar across levels, leading to a bland experience. While the character designs are praised for their visual appeal, the overall hero experience suffers due to repetitive gameplay and limited enemy variety.

    • “And the character designs are just fantastic.”
    • “Having level 1 of most abilities feels the same as levels 2, 3, 4, etc. I don't think the character design is either terrible or great, but in a game so dependent on controlling your hero, having a lackluster hero experience is definitely a big minus.”
    • “Bland character design, by-the-numbers items, little enemy variation.”
  • stability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game demonstrates strong stability, with users reporting it as largely bug-free and functioning well without glitches. Additionally, the servers remain operational, allowing for a smooth multiplayer experience.

    • “It's basically bug-free, and the servers are still up and running at the time of this review, so it can be played with friends.”
    • “The game runs well, and I haven't encountered any glitches yet.”
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Bloodsports.TV is a casual sport game with horror theme.

Bloodsports.TV is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 40 hours playing Bloodsports.TV.

Bloodsports.TV was released on March 30, 2015.

Bloodsports.TV was developed by Fatshark.

Bloodsports.TV has received neutral reviews from players and neutral reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its grinding.

Bloodsports.TV is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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