Blitz Brigade
Blitz Brigade is a multiplayer first-person shooter video game developed and published by Gameloft for iOS, Android, and Windows Phone.
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Developer(s) | Gameloft Bucharest |
Publisher(s) | Gameloft |
Platform(s) | Android, iOS, Windows Phone |
Release | iOS, Android 9 May 2013 Windows Phone 8 2 July 2014 |
Genre(s) | First-person shooter |
Mode(s) | Multiplayer, single-player |
Gameplay
Blitz Brigade is an online team-based first-person shooter, with two "campaign" modes—multiplayer and training.[1] The player can play as part of either Allies or Axis team. Training mode is an online single-player mode with 120 unlockable training missions.[1][2] Multiplayer mode offers deathmatch and domination (capture) across 5 levels.[1][2][3] A later update added a capture the flag mode. The player can play as one of 6 unlockable classes.[4] The game feature two in-game currencies and new weapons can be purchased.[1][4]
Reception
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Metacritic | 65/100[5] |
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The iOS version received "mixed" reviews according to the review aggregation website Metacritic.[5] Eric Ford of TouchArcade described it as enjoyable, but noted lack of game modes and freemium content.[4] Rob Rich of Gamezebo described the game as good-looking and having elements for a great online mobile FPS, but criticized online server stability that he remarked as a key requirement.[1] Jon Mundy of Pocket Gamer noted the framework for and excellent online FPS but criticized its freemium aspect and online stability.[3] Andrew Stevens of 148Apps described the gameplay as fun and smooth, but lacking content.[6] Scott Nichols of Digital Spy praised class-based gameplay and cartoony art style, but noted the poor connectivity and steep unlock requirements.[2] Ford, Mundy and Nichols noted the game's close similarity to Team Fortress 2.[2][3][4]
References
- Rich, Rob (13 May 2013). "Blitz Brigade Review". Gamezebo. Retrieved 22 October 2022.
- Nichols, Scott (14 May 2013). "Mobile reviews: 'Leviathan: Warships', 'Ace Patrol', 'Blitz Brigade'". Digital Spy. Hearst Communications. Retrieved 22 October 2022.
- Mundy, Jon (20 May 2013). "Blitz Brigade". Pocket Gamer. Steel Media Ltd. Retrieved 22 October 2022.
- Ford, Eric (30 May 2013). "'Blitz Brigade' Review - Gameloft Takes on 'Team Fortress 2'". TouchArcade. TouchArcade.com, LLC. Retrieved 23 December 2015.
- "Blitz Brigade - Online multiplayer shooting action! for iPhone/iPad Reviews". Metacritic. Fandom. Retrieved 22 October 2022.
- Stevens, Andrew (21 May 2013). "Blitz Brigade Review (iPad Mini)". 148Apps. Steel Media Ltd. Retrieved 23 December 2015.