Bow to Blood: Last Captain Standing

Although Bow to Blood: Last Captain Standing wasn’t for me, this certainly doesn’t mean it was a bad game. With a little more to offer with the characters, and some tweaking with the airships, this game could offer someone a unique battle arena experience.

83%Game Brain Score

story, humor

graphics, gameplay

89% User Score Based on 54 reviews

Critic Score 67%Based on 3 reviews

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Bow to Blood: Last Captain Standing is a single player racing game. It was developed by Tribetoy and was released on April 2, 2019. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and positive reviews from players.

In "Bow to Blood: Last Captain Standing," players captain an airship, making strategic decisions and engaging in thrilling aerial battles. They must form alliances, navigate political intrigue, and strive to be the last captain standing in a reality TV-style competition. With robust customization and dynamic NPC relationships, this game offers a unique, immersive experience.

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89%

Audience ScoreBased on 54 reviews

story7 positive mentions

replayability3 negative mentions

The game offers a unique blend of strategy and action, allowing players to manage their airship and crew while engaging in combat.
The graphics and atmosphere are well-executed, providing an immersive experience that enhances the gameplay.
The relationship-building mechanics add depth to the game, making choices impactful and creating a dynamic narrative.

The game suffers from bugs and stability issues, which can disrupt the gameplay experience.
Some mechanics and controls are poorly explained, leading to confusion for new players.
The lack of multiplayer options and limited progression can make the game feel repetitive after a short time.

story
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
58%
25%
17%
The game's story is highly praised for its unique interactive elements, where player choices significantly influence relationships and outcomes, creating a sense of genuine impact. Reviewers highlight the compelling narrative, engaging humor, and strategic ethical dilemmas that keep players invested, alongside well-developed character interactions that enhance the overall experience. The variety of storylines and the ability to navigate through different scenarios add depth, making it an engrossing and enjoyable journey.
- “I've nearly made it to the end of the first season, so I'm not sure what will change in the next, but thus far, the unique storytelling aspect of making friends and enemies through your choices feels like you have an actual impact on the way the game will go.”
- “Overall, 10/10 would recommend! It is an insanely fun game. I love the diplomacy, I love the concept of sponsors, and I love the sheer variety in ways the story could be influenced.”
- “The storylines and narratives between the characters bring further appeal, with certain choices you make gaining you access to items or just general help or hindrance in the arena race score table.”
- “The storylines and narratives between the characters bring further appeal, with certain choices you make gaining you access to items, or just general help or hindrance in the arena race score table.”
- “Bow to Blood's first mission into the field may have you thinking that it will be a breeze and that soon you'll have every captain begging for your favor - and points.”
graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
34%
33%
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their beauty and vibrant art style, reminiscent of Borderlands, with colorful gradients and interesting ship designs. However, some users noted that the graphics could be sharper and cleaner in non-VR mode, and the lack of graphic options was a drawback for some players. Overall, the visuals complement the gameplay well, enhancing the immersive experience.
- “All the mechanics like airship controls, giving orders, and shooting are well done; the graphics are beautiful, and the story part where you make important choices and talk to other captains is amazing too!”
- “The sound design and art style play off of each other very well also.”
- “Got the game for the art style (colorful gradients, Moebius-looking, interesting ships) and VR; wasn't sure about it during the first hour, but the controls and handling came together, and I'm enjoying it much more in a seated position in VR, mimicking the captain's chair in-game.”
- “The graphics must be sharper and cleaner in non-VR.”
- “There were no graphic options, which is a turn off to some (myself included), but I found the game well optimized and cranked the super sampling to 2.0x with the Oculus Tray Tool.”
- “Graphically, it's quite similar to Borderlands, and the ability to make friends is interesting (although the text they spout does repeat a lot).”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
24%
38%
Overall, the gameplay is praised for its charm, well-executed mechanics, and beautiful graphics, with many players finding it engaging and fun. While some critiques mention a lackluster vote mechanic and limited experience, the majority highlight the crisp controls and compelling narrative choices as standout features that encourage replayability.
- “Fantastic game filled with charm and fun mechanics.”
- “All the mechanics like airship controls, giving orders and shooting are well done, the graphics are beautiful and the story part where you make important choices and talk to other captains is amazing too!”
- “Fun to play, good working mechanics, nicely styled with a good flowing narrative.”
- “The vote mechanic is meh, and the game is not as interesting as it sounds.”
- “I don't want to pronounce myself on the gameplay as I played only the first three levels; the controls are crisp, and that's all I'm going to say, bye.”
- “The basics, first: gameplay is astonishing.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The game offers significant replayability due to its polished design, multiple difficulty modes, and a deep relationship system that encourages varied playthroughs. Players feel optimistic about the longevity of the experience, as challenges remain even after multiple attempts.
- “I don't think I'll become champion easily or soon, so I am optimistic about the replay value of this game, considering that there is both a normal mode, which is already hard, and then a hard mode!”
- “The relationship system adds a deep level of replayability, and the pacing of the action kept me engaged.”
- “But as the game stands currently, it's highly polished and has a lot of room for replayability.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
Overall, the game is well-optimized, allowing for high super sampling settings without significant performance issues. However, players express a desire for more graphic options and customization features, particularly regarding enhanced weapons, to enhance the impact of their choices in gameplay.
- “There were no graphic options, which is a turn off to some (myself included), but I found the game well optimized and cranked the super sampling to 2.0x with the Oculus Tray Tool.”
- “As mentioned later on in the post: I have no idea if more features become available in the second season, but my only complaint, which isn't much, is that I would like to see a bit more customization and variety in the enhanced weapons so that one could feel like their choice of weapons brought into battle had an impact on their performance.”
- “But I hope for a non-VR optimization.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is well-executed, effectively complementing the strategic and ethical dilemmas presented in the plot, which keeps players engaged and challenged.
- “The humor is on point, and the plot points where you have to do some strategic and ethical thinking kept me on my toes.”
- “The witty dialogue and clever puns had me laughing out loud throughout the game.”
- “I love how the game balances humor with serious moments, making the experience both entertaining and thought-provoking.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is generally considered average, with users describing it as "okay."
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviewers praise the atmosphere of the game, highlighting its engaging and immersive qualities, particularly in the context of virtual reality, which enhances the overall experience.
- “The controls are fun, the atmosphere is great, and the spectacle of VR is expertly realized.”

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Bow to Blood: Last Captain Standing is a racing game.

Bow to Blood: Last Captain Standing is available on Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5 and others.

On average players spend around 1 hours playing Bow to Blood: Last Captain Standing.

Bow to Blood: Last Captain Standing was released on April 2, 2019.

Bow to Blood: Last Captain Standing was developed by Tribetoy.

Bow to Blood: Last Captain Standing has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its graphics.

Bow to Blood: Last Captain Standing is a single player game.

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