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Back 4 Blood 1.0
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Back 4 Blood follows a genre that has helped to shape the current generation's perception of fear and horror in the form of stories, films, art and games. The genre whose themes are used again and again to create horror and spread discomfort is the horror genre, with a focus on zombies. Add a touch of first person shooter and you have the perfect cocktail on a (un) cozy gaming evening.
There is something human about fearing death - and the ultimate fear seemed to be spun into life's big question: what happens when we are no longer here? Most often, the answer to the question is spiritual and deals with whether we think we have a soul or the like - and if so, what happens to it when we are no longer here.
But what about the carnal leftovers? Normally they will disappear and naturally disappear; but what if the process is interrupted by a parasite that ingests your deceased body and uses it to harm the people around you?
It is this fascination that has enchanted filmgoers, literature enthusiasts and not least gamers. And now Turtle Rock Studios is out with a new game that explores man's ancient survival instinct, in a world where living people are outnumbered by the carnivorous host beings of death.
The game has been released for Playstation, Xbox Series XS, Xbox One and PC.
Ridden - the disgusting parasites in a new horrible form
Although the idea of the parasite-infected zombies is not exactly new, it does not mean that their designs can not create discomfort in the player and that the designs are not innovative. The zombies in Back 4 Blood are called 'the Ridden' and here we can unveil four different kinds - but there are many more in the game.
The first Ridden is called 'snitcher', the English word for a person who gossips . The snitch is so called because it does just that - when it is attacked, it sends a death rattle across the battlefield, after which its friends come to its rescue. Therefore, it may be a good idea to shoot it into the tumor-filled throat as soon as possible.
The next Ridden is called 'Tallboy' and is a giant wall of dead tissue that hunts its prey. They are generally easy to spot (unless they suddenly appear behind you), due to their large size. In addition, they are characterized by their one arm, which most of all resembles a Lovecraftian tentacle nightmare.
Again, it is strategically smart to shoot at the luminous cysts on the shoulder as this is one of the few places where you can actually damage the otherwise hardy enemy.
Reeker is the third type of Ridden. The word 'reek' means in Danish stench and therefore fits well with the enemy. The enemy has large pus-filled blisters all over the upper body and on the head, so it looks like it has lots of eyes. When you kill the zombie, the blisters explode, throwing pus and mud around them, which then hits your team and strikes you back.
The last Ridden on this list is called 'Stinger'. The zombie has grown an extra set of arms, which have long claws at the end, which allows it to crawl around on miscellaneouse surfaces - everything from cars to ceilings and walls. This monster is particularly spooky because it lurks around in the shelter of darkness and hides in the shadows so you never know where it is until it jumps out and attacks you.
If they first grab their prey (you), then you need another player's help to get free again (or have chosen a card that can help you out of stuns).
Play against other players in Player versus Player; PVP mode
In Back 4 Blood you can play in a story campaign with other players, or for yourself with the help of the computer (note that you do not earn various prizes, as you would otherwise do if you played with real people).
In this regard, you will learn something about history and how humanity has been lost in this way.
If you have the courage, you can also choose to participate in PVP, where you have to play against other players, either as the remaining living people, or as the chasing zombies.
Play as cleaner: it is your job to exterminate the parasites and their victims
If you want to play the role of hero, and like the idea of having to fight for your life, as some of the last people on earth, then you should play the game as a cleaner, as you do if you play the story part.
There are a total of 8 different cleaners who must fight for their right to life against the army of death.
Each character comes with their own background story and expertise.
Doc, for example, is a doctor and can therefore use her medical knowledge to save her comrades.
Walker is a war veteran and has been at the forefront of several wars, and is therefore particularly good with rifles and killings, which require precision.
Hoffman is a middle-aged gentleman who has been preparing for the arrival of zombies in his conspiracy circles.
Holly is a hardy woman who has lost her entire family to the parasite; and now she's out for revenge - with the opportunity to take less damage than her other, less hard-boiled friends.
Conclusion
Back 4 Blood is a terribly good game, created by the folks behind Left 4 Dead 1 - many of the zombies' designs are what one expects from the genre, but often with some twists that make you have to think strategically and logically in pressured situations, to put down the monsters as soon as possible.
The card system makes it possible to play the game several times without it becoming monotonous.
The PVP system lets you play against other players, either as Cleaners or Ridden; and each group has their own ways of fighting, so if you get tired of playing as humans, then you can always change a little bit in your playing style this way, should the cards not be enough.
Download Back 4 Blood 1.0Media
Manufacturer
Turtle Rock Studios
Date added:
14-10-2021
End User License Agreement (EULA)
Windows, Playstation, Xbox
Size
40.000 Mb
Date updated:
21-10-2021
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