Captain Blood Reviews
A game that should have released 20 years ago, Captain Blood is a generic hack-and-slash that does little to innovate. That said, it certainly has its charms, and there is some fun to be had.
Captain Blood may seem like a nice throwback to hack and slash games of the past, but it really feels like an outdated experience in 2025.
While the story and soundtrack aren’t something many will consider to be amazing, they are still serviceable and can be enjoyable. There's plenty of fun to be had within the game, and if you’re a fan of the genre looking for a new game to play, this could scratch that itch.
Captain Blood is an odd release as it feels like a relic of its original release context. This does leave it being a nostalgic experience for those old enough to remember this era of games, but there isn't much that isn't done much better by its influences. Releasing decades later actually does it a favour as it feels very different to the expansive open world experiences that dominate modern gaming. As a curiosity it makes for an interesting time but it mostly confirms why such games belong in the past. Not so much buried treasure, but it's certainly better than walking the plank.
Captain Blood is such an interesting release, a true time capsule from a different era of gaming. From the static camera angles to the way it treats quick-time events, it is clear that the team was inspired by Resident Evil 4 and the PS2 God of War games during development.
Captain Blood is obsolete in every way and now looks like an HD remaster.
Review in Russian |
If you have a burning nostalgia for early 2000s action titles, you might be able to squeeze some semblance of enjoyment from Captain Blood, but even then, you've got to wade through tedious, weightless combat and bafflingly overlooked audio issues.
While Captain Blood's development is an engaging tale, the same cannot be said for any aspect of the final product. The game fails to capture what made other hack-and-slashers so fun, nor does it provide any notable innovations. Even as just nostalgia bait, Captain Blood always ends up undermining itself thanks to lacklustre combat, a lifeless world and general glitchiness that pollutes the whole experience.
Captain Blood looks and plays like an early 2000s Hack & Slash, for better AND worse.
After ten years of development hell, Captain Blood was supposed to be a swashbuckling redemption story. Instead, it's a relic of a bygone era, slapped with an HD coat of paint and sent out to sea half-finished. Beneath the nostalgic visuals and momentary combat thrills lies a shallow, repetitive, bug-ridden experience with audio issues that border on parody. For players seeking an unapologetically old-school action game with pirate flair and no modern sensibilities, Captain Blood might scratch a very specific itch. For most, this is one voyage better left scuttled.
After playing Captain Blood, it’s clear why this game was in development hell for so long. It doesn’t even seem to be finished. It’s rough and boring. Maybe it should have stayed lost at sea. At least then it would have maintained a mythical allure and not some dull God of War imitation.
Captain Blood is basically a lazy remaster of the 15 years old game. Except that original version has never been released.
Review in Russian | Read full review
If we rewind the clock 25 years, Captain Blood might have stood out as one of the more entertaining games of the year 2000. But in 2025, it feels entirely outdated. There are tons of brutal action going on in the game, and that's about it. Every idea it brings to the table has been explored and surpassed long ago, leaving little reason to revisit this relic of the past.
Review in Persian | Read full review
It’s nice that something that would otherwise “die” did not, so the developer behind Captain Blood should be applauded - but that doesn’t mean that the game itself is an easy recommendation. It’s a pirate-themed hack ‘n’ slasher that, aside from the HD textures, is stuck two decades into the past. In other words, it’s an entertaining ride, but a bit too repetitive and, most of all, forgettable, so it’s hard to recommended to anyone but its target audience and their nostalgia for the era this belongs to. Even they are advised to wait, however, because there are currently a couple of very annoying bugs.
There's definitely fun to be had in Captain Blood with its simple and frantic action that has surprisingly satisfying old-school violence. 🏴☠️
While it might have been a mediocre title fifteen years ago, today it can't compete with either new games or the classics from its original era. But all in all, we think that's okay. It might be useful for a little nostalgia boost, but anyone looking for a fun or good game should steer clear of "Captain Blood."
Review in German | Read full review
Captain Blood is a reminder of a lost era of gaming, one that is sure to make you feel nostalgic and may even win you over with its unique world and characters. However, nostalgia alone does not make a game great, and the game feels dated even for the era it meant to release in. Some may enjoy this title, but for others, it’s going to be a hard pass
Fun and refreshing for fans of retro-style action games, Captain Blood delivers engaging combat, hidden secrets, and satisfying upgrades. However, clunky mechanics and balancing issues may frustrate players seeking polished modern gameplay. While its old-school charm shines, it’s an experience best suited for nostalgic action enthusiasts.
Really, it’s just worth playing if you want a love letter to late 2000s action games – or, I guess, if you want a time capsule from the same era that never saw the light of day due to a confluence of crazy factors. Either way, if that applies to your very specific gaming interests (and, weirdly, it does mine), then Captain Blood is a game you need to play.
Captain Blood would already be an average game if it had been released in its original era. The combat is unpolished, the level design is repetitive, there's constant reuse of enemies, and the ship battles aren't exciting. At the very least, the pirate aesthetic combined with the more cartoonish design gives it a charming and unique touch that still stands out even after all these years.
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