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Series X|S / PS4 / PC / PS5 / XONE - 10/12/2021

Back 4 Blood

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.

Shooter
Developer
Turtle Rock Studios
Publisher
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment

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Critic average

77

Average of 59 scored external reviews.

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Review coverage

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Critic avg

77

59 scored reviews

Total coverage

59

All coverage currently scored

Score range

60–90

Lowest to highest scored review

Signal shape

Mixed response

Score range is 21–30 points

Critic landscape

The critic average is 77 across 59 scored reviews, with a 30-point spread. That suggests a mixed critic response rather than a single clear read.

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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 80–89 band.

Score distribution

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59 included scored reviews

90–1002 reviews · 3%
80–8933 reviews · 56%
70–7916 reviews · 27%
Below 708 reviews · 14%
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Brendan Lowry

Windows Central

Back 4 Blood review: The Left 4 Dead 3 we've been waiting for | Windows Central

Published 10/11/2021

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Scoring alignment

Score

80

+3 vs critic avg

Otto Kratky

Digital Trends

Back 4 Blood review: It’s dangerous to go alone, so take some friends

Published 10/11/2021

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Scoring alignment

Score

80

+3 vs critic avg

Andrew Farrell

PC Invasion

Back 4 Blood review — Returning to the well

Published 10/10/2021

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Scoring alignment

Score

75

-2 vs critic avg

Review: Back 4 Blood is great with friends, but solo players are Left 4 Dead

Published 10/10/2021

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Scoring alignment

Score

60

-17 vs critic avg

Karl Smart

The Outerhaven Productions

Back 4 Blood (PC Review)

Published 10/9/2021

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Scoring alignment

Score

80

+3 vs critic avg

Sam Watanuki

TheGamer

Back 4 Blood Review: More 2 Love

Published 10/9/2021

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Scoring alignment

Score

90

+13 vs critic avg

Review | Back 4 Blood

Published 10/8/2021

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Scoring alignment

Score

72

-5 vs critic avg

Back 4 Blood (for PC) Review

Published 8/20/2021

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Scoring alignment

Score

60

-17 vs critic avg

Ben Sheene

Digital Chumps

Back 4 Blood

Published 1/25/2020

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Scoring alignment

Score

85

+8 vs critic avg

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