Blue Estate
- April 8, 2015
- HE SAW
- 4h median play time
Get on Steam"Blue Estate" is a raunchy rail-shooter video game based on the comic series. Play as Tony, a hired gun, and Clarence, a former military cop, to eliminate mob threats. Experience intense action, outrageous characters, and dark humor in this immersive and violent adventure.
PC
Playstation 4
Playstation 5
Windows
Xbox One
Xbox Series X|S
PlayStation
Xbox
Reviews
- Engaging and humorous storyline that keeps players entertained.
- Fun and satisfying shooting mechanics reminiscent of classic arcade rail shooters.
- Visually appealing graphics and well-designed levels that enhance the gameplay experience.
- The game is relatively short, with a playtime of around 3-4 hours.
- Some jokes and humor may not resonate with all players, potentially feeling forced or repetitive.
- Lack of significant replay value outside of chasing high scores in arcade mode.
- story299 mentions
- 28 % positive mentions
- 65 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The story in "Blue Estate" is a humorous, over-the-top parody of mafia films, featuring a mix of dark comedy and pop culture references. While the narrative is entertaining and filled with quirky characters, it is notably short, typically completed in around 3-4 hours, and often feels inconsequential or abruptly concluded. Despite its brevity and occasional lack of coherence, the story serves as a fun backdrop for the game's arcade-style shooting mechanics, appealing to those who enjoy lighthearted, action-packed experiences.
“The storyline and game are very short, but the characters are funny without overdoing it, and the general production quality is rock-solid.”
“The story is completely packed with humor in a way that it doesn't feel cheap - it's not mindless jokes thrown around randomly, it's actual humor included within the game's story, both when it comes to character dialogue and certain funny moments during each level.”
“Hilarious characters and story, with ludicrously funny dialogue and set-pieces, solid shooting fun (for an on-rails shooter of course), with plenty of variety in settings and even in gameplay to a degree.”
“The actual story and humor fell flat for me though.”
“The story is awful, short and doesn't actually end properly.”
“The story itself isn’t really that important and honestly, it kinda just ends abruptly.”
- humor288 mentions
- 99 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 1 % negative mentions
The humor in "Blue Estate" is a mix of dark, crude, and over-the-top comedy that resonates well with some players while alienating others. Many reviews highlight its ability to deliver laugh-out-loud moments through witty dialogue and absurd scenarios, though some find the humor repetitive or juvenile. Overall, the game's comedic elements are a significant draw, providing a lighthearted contrast to its action-packed gameplay, but enjoyment largely depends on personal taste regarding its irreverent style.
“The humor is great, and the action (even for an on-rail shooter) is pretty good.”
“I literally laughed out loud many times while playing this game because of how funny it is.”
“Blue Estate is a solid and exciting lightgun shooting game marred by terrible writing and an obnoxious sense of humor.”
“The weapons feel good, the story is alright, it has a very cinematic experience in terms of the action, backdrops, explosions, and cutscenes, though the humor can be hit or miss; some might find it hilarious, others might find it cringey, and honestly, it's been a while since I played, so it could be quite dated as well.”
“Little fun but mostly boring, and the jokes are not funny.”
“The game was too short and also very unfunny at all.”
- gameplay142 mentions
- 39 % positive mentions
- 58 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The gameplay of "Blue Estate" is characterized as a fun yet straightforward on-rails shooter, featuring smooth gunplay and a variety of mini-games that add some novelty. While the humor and visual style are praised, many players note that the gameplay can become repetitive and lacks depth, with some mechanics feeling forced or disruptive. Overall, it offers an entertaining experience, particularly for fans of the genre, but may not hold long-term appeal due to its limited variety and pacing issues.
“The gunplay is smooth and fun, which is good as it’s a requirement since that’s 99% of the gameplay overall.”
“Super fun gameplay, great art style, and silly comedy.”
“The gameplay is frantic and fun, well optimized and with pretty much no bugs whatsoever.”
“Blue Estate started pretty well to me, while rail shooters in a mouse-only setting with no motion controls aren't as good as the other way around, it's still a fine way to play. However, as the game went on, it became a very bland experience. The story lost focus and became unfunny, and I stopped caring about what was going on pretty fast. The game introduced weird mechanics like hitting enemies in a specific order for bonus points, which disrupted the flow of the shootout constantly. It also lacked challenge and had poor boss fights, with pacing issues due to long levels that became boring and draining. Plus, it was unstable, crashing to desktop multiple times.”
“The gameplay is simple and relaxing, just aim and shoot with some extra clicks for dodging. However, there isn't much variety when you're forced to fight the same two or three enemy types in the same environments, which leaves the humor and comic book style as the only original features.”
“The gameplay had its moments but it does get repetitive, and the story was dull. The game focuses more on gameplay, using story as nothing more than a means to an end, which results in a rather generic or just straight-up boring experience.”
- graphics100 mentions
- 47 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the solid art style and detailed visuals that enhance the overall experience. While some describe the graphics as merely average or not cutting-edge, others highlight the impressive comic-book aesthetic and vibrant environments that contribute to the game's charm. Overall, the visuals are generally considered good for the genre, providing a pleasing backdrop to the entertaining gameplay.
“The graphics are great, the art is impeccable, and the challenge is just right on normal (increasingly harder after some levels).”
“The graphics are nice and detailed with plenty of nice locations to see, the levels are good and varied with some parts that are definitely memorable.”
“The cool characters, the beautiful, bright graphics, the crazy plot, highly enjoyable shooting - everything is top notch.”
“Sure, the graphics might not be up to par with modern games; this gets canceled out by being so satisfying to play though.”
“Graphics are average, but I don't even expect something special from this kind of game.”
“The graphics are serviceable, nothing to write home about.”
- replayability44 mentions
- 34 % positive mentions
- 59 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The game's replayability is a mixed bag; while some players appreciate the high replay value offered through arcade modes and scoring challenges, others find the short story mode limits overall replay potential. Many agree that the game is best enjoyed with friends and offers enough variety to keep players engaged, despite its brief length. Overall, it seems to cater well to those who enjoy chasing high scores and achievements, but may not satisfy players looking for a deeper, more varied experience.
“The game is just awesome, with a very high level of replayability, not just story mode, but in the arcade mode as well.”
“Whether you're new to the genre or a veteran, there's a ton of replay value and variety packed into this tight package.”
“It's a great on-rail shooter with lots of action, great one-liners and high replayability.”
“There's sadly not much I can say given it's a 3-hour game with little to no replay value outside of the arcade mode, which is just the same levels with minor changes.”
“This game offers minor replayability since the story is done in about 2 hours, and the arcade mode is for top score hunters only.”
“The replayability is pretty low as the levels are exactly the same every time.”
- music36 mentions
- 58 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players praising it as catchy and fitting the game's tone, while others find it generic and forgettable. Highlights include strong menu music and a solid soundtrack that enhances the action, but many feel it lacks memorability and depth. Overall, while the music contributes positively to the experience, it does not stand out as exceptional.
“Music in the game was good with plenty of nice tracks to hear.”
“The graphics are very nice, music is great and the action is near constant.”
“Loads of action, hilarious humor making fun of action movie cliches, polished gameplay, nice graphics and a pounding soundtrack.”
“If there is one complaint I have, it is that the music is rather generic.”
“The music was forgettable.”
“Disappointing background music - the game is often quiet, or something forgettable is playing.”
- optimization13 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization is a mixed bag; while it runs smoothly on modern hardware with polished graphics and responsive controls, some users report performance issues, including stuttering and lag, particularly on older systems. The star-rating system for performance can be misleading, and external factors like the Steam "big picture" mode may also affect performance. Despite these drawbacks, many players still find the experience enjoyable.
“The game runs smoothly and has really nice and polished graphics.”
“Thanks to well optimization and porting, both mouse and gamepad controls are very responsive.”
“+ Nice graphics and PC optimization.”
“The only negative side is problems with performance and framerate.”
“Both the 32-bit and 64-bit versions both draw to a crawl with stuttering issues.”
“But in terms of negatives, beyond what I just mentioned, the game had some performance lag for me occasionally, but it didn't seem to be my PC as far as I could tell.”
- atmosphere8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is characterized by a unique blend of comedy and pulp-noir elements, with well-written jokes and a relaxed narrative style that contrasts with intense action sequences. Players appreciate the entertaining audio and visual elements that enhance the overall experience, although some find that certain cutscenes can disrupt gameplay. Overall, the atmosphere is praised for its humor and engaging storytelling, contributing to high replay value.
“The jokes are very well written, and the way the story is told from the perspective of the nerdy detective makes the whole atmosphere more relaxed after every chaotic gunfight.”
“Pulp-noir atmosphere, utterly unable to take anything seriously; the game dispatches wisecracks and bullets in equal proportions.”
“High replay value, awesome humor, excellent atmosphere, great balancing...”
“Pulp-noir atmosphere, utterly unable to take anything seriously, the game dispatches wisecracks and bullets in equal proportions.”
“Displayed messages and cutscenes (that otherwise add to the atmosphere and humor) can be annoying and block actual gameplay.”
“I mean, hardcore OST is a must to keep the right atmosphere.”
- grinding4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and time-consuming, often requiring significant effort to achieve steam achievements. While some appreciate the quick and engaging nature of certain quick-time events, many feel that boss fights lack challenge and contribute to a monotonous experience.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“This game contains Steam achievements that you will have to spend some time grinding for.”
“Even though the bosses are unique, their fights don't offer much of a challenge and end up being incredibly tedious, especially the Bloodshot boss.”
- stability4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's stability is generally praised for being well-made and free of bugs or glitches. However, some users experience issues, such as the game not launching without 32-bit mode and freezing after about 20 minutes of gameplay. Despite these problems, many players report smooth performance and high-resolution graphics.
“Runs great on high resolution.”
“Runs great and looks fantastic.”
“On this system, the game will not open unless you launch it in 32-bit mode, and then it freezes after, I guess, 20 minutes of gameplay for me.”
- character development2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The character development in the game is praised for its excellent design and engaging personalities, complemented by great comedic elements and impressive art. Players appreciate the fun and memorable characters, which enhance the overall experience.
“Excellent character design.”
“Great comedy, great character design, fun characters, amazing art, and really tight controls.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game is well-received, as it maintains humor without aggressive microtransaction prompts, making players feel satisfied with their purchase. In contrast, the rail-shooter genre is criticized for often resorting to uninspired cash grabs.
“It doesn't stop being funny, doesn't pressure you for microtransactions, and you won't regret buying it.”
“The monetization is fair and doesn't interfere with the gameplay experience.”
“I appreciate that the game offers plenty of content without forcing you to spend extra money.”
“The genre of rail shooters has become nothing but poor, unimaginative, lackluster cash grabs in recent times.”
“The monetization strategy feels exploitative, pushing players to spend more just to enjoy basic features.”
“It's frustrating to see a game that could be great reduced to a series of paywalls and microtransactions.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players noted that while the game has emotional moments, certain aspects felt awkward and could have been improved for a more cohesive emotional experience.
