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Back 4 Blood

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Back 4 Blood is the Left 4 Dead 2 sequel you’ve been waiting for, but it is more than just a new coat of paint. Back 4 Blood incorporates new ideas to shake up the series, differentiating itself with a card system and new zombies that will have you coming back time and time again.
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Back 4 Blood is the Left 4 Dead 2 sequel you've been waiting for, but it is more than just a new coat of paint. Back 4 Blood incorporates new ideas to shake up the series, differentiating itself with a card system and new zombies that will have you coming back time and time again.

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57% of scored reviews fell within the range of 80 to 86 / 100

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4/5
Stephen Heller (Impulsegamer)

Back 4 Blood is not just a new coat of paint. It tries new ideas to shake up its legendary formula, mashing together their learning to create a cohesive, insanely fun co-op experience.

October 13, 2021 |

Back 4 Blood shines when playing with others and has enough systems, spooks, and FPS fun to make players want to come back for more.

October 12, 2021 |
8/10
Alex Stadnik (Game Informer)
4/5 stars
Brendan Lowry (Windows Central)

Despite a few shortcomings, Back 4 Blood is nevertheless an excellent and fresh take on the beloved Left 4 Dead formula.

October 11, 2021 |

Stephen Heller (Impulsegamer)

4/5 - (Read Review)

Back 4 Blood is not just a new coat of paint. It tries new ideas to shake up its legendary formula, mashing together their learning to create a cohesive, insanely fun co-op experience.

Alex Stadnik (Game Informer)

8/10 - (Read Review)

Back 4 Blood shines when playing with others and has enough systems, spooks, and FPS fun to make players want to come back for more.

Brendan Lowry (Windows Central)

4/5 stars - (Read Review)

Despite a few shortcomings, Back 4 Blood is nevertheless an excellent and fresh take on the beloved Left 4 Dead formula.

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About Back 4 Blood

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Back 4 Blood is a thrilling cooperative first-person shooter from the creators of the critically acclaimed Left 4 Dead franchise. You are at the center of a war against the Ridden. These once-human hosts of a deadly parasite have turned into terrifying creatures bent on devouring what remains of civilization. With humanity’s extinction on the line, it’s up to you and your friends to take the fight to the enemy, eradicate the Ridden, and reclaim the world.

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