‘BACK 4 BLOOD’ - REVIEW ROUNDUP!
We’ve been waiting a long time to finally be able to say it... ‘Back 4 Blood’ is OUT NOW!!!!!
As huge Left 4 Dead fans here at TGC, the countdown to launch has at times felt painful - but here we are. We made it.
The time for cleaning is upon us as we place ourselves in the centre of the war against the ‘Ridden’! But we know as always, there’ll be some of you waiting on review scores before you squad up and take down this ever-evolving threat.
Check out what some of the big names had to say below:
Polygon - No Scoring System
“Left 4 Dead is a beautiful relic, something I and many others spent hundreds of hours playing in high school and college. But with games like Warhammer: Vermintide 2 and even Aliens: Fireteam Elite branching out and taking more of a class-based approach, I was sure Back 4 Blood’s more classic bone structure would crumble under the pressure. But Back 4 Blood is more like that makeshift, armor-clad Hummer you see in every zombie show and movie: The bones of what it once was are easy to see, but it’s been reinforced to survive in a new environment.”
Read the full review here.
PlayStationUniverse - 8/10
“Back 4 Blood stands as a new standard in co-op shooters. With vibrant, intricate level design, solid gunplay, and intense moments brought on by a variety of dizzying enemy types balanced through a deep card system, it stands as a great achievement. The difficulty wall is annoying and other in game choices feel odd, to say the least, but that doesn't stop you from having an absolute blast, especially playing with friends.”
Read the full review here.
GameInformer - 8/10
“Back 4 Blood’s concept is a slam dunk. Give the team responsible for trailblazing the zombie co-op shooter with Left 4 Dead another shot at the genre, adding a plethora of modern trappings and a new wrinkle to differentiate it from Turtle Rock Studios’ past work. But after countless tech tests and some massive shoes to fill, can the frenetic first-person shooter recapture the magic? While not perfect, Back 4 Blood is a genuinely fun time with friends, and it has enough new tricks to keep fans coming back for more.”
Read the full review here.
TrueAchievements - 8/10
“Back 4 Blood is the co-op survival shooter that we’ve been waiting for since Left 4 Dead took the world by storm. The introduction of Corruption Cards really helps the game stand out, while offering players varied gameplay that doesn’t feel stale at any point. The current issues surrounding solo play are certainly a turn-off, but not enough for me to not recommend playing it, especially if you have a group of friends ready to go. With a little TLC, Back 4 Blood has every ingredient necessary to flourish, and perhaps even dethrone its predecessors… maybe.”
Read the full review here.
TheGamer - 4.5/5
“Given my adoration and nostalgia for the Left 4 Dead franchise, coming into Back 4 Blood completely blind felt like the only course of action to take. Frankly, I was far from disappointed. Back 4 Blood picks up right where Turtle Rock left off nearly 12 years ago, feeling like an elevated and enhanced version of Left 4 Dead that both newcomers and longtime fans can enjoy.”
Read the full review here.
GodIsAGeek - 9/10
“With the AI Director working to switch weapon and item drops, enemy placements, fortifications and mutations, and the incredible atmosphere always pulling its weight, Back 4 Blood is a triumphant return for Turtle Rock. Yes, some parts of the game are glitchy, and the almost tacked-on solo mode feels like an actual insult to players who maybe just want to experience this without other people. But ultimately Back 4 Blood is the most fun I’ve had with a shooter this year, and an absolute blast to play with friends.”
Read the full review here.
Twinfinite - 4/5
“In spite of its shortcomings, though, Back 4 Blood is already starting to feel like it could very well become my go-to zombie shooter whenever I just want to have a fun, social experience with friends. Despite how saturated the zombie game market has become, Back 4 Blood cuts through all the noise and delivers a solid co-op shooter that oozes charm and prioritizes fun with friends over everything else.”
Read the full review here.
Whilst it’s still early days, we’d say Turtle Rock Studios have proved that coming back 4 more was the right move! We’re not left 4 wanting...
Grab the Special Edition with us on PS4, PS5 & Xbox One/Series X at The Game Collection!
-Jack
