Nay Clark
ImpulsegamerCaptain Blood Review (PS5)
Published 5/9/2025
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Series X|S / PS4 / PC / PS5 / Mac / XONE / Switch - 5/6/2025
Captain Blood
Captain Blood is a pirate-themed action game set on the Spanish Main in the 17th century, where you step into the boots of a fearsome pirate on a quest for gold and glory. Expect wild adventures with cannon firing, pistol shooting, swashbuckling sword fights, and plenty of pirate shenanigans. This action-packed hack'n'slash features fierce hand-to-hand combat, hordes of enemies, and a classic fighting system with flashy combos and epic finishers. The game underwent several iterations throughout the 2000s and was last showcased in 2010 before vanishing for years. Now, we are excited to bring it back, combining its original glory with a series of modern improvements for today's gamers.
- Developer
- Seawolf Studio
- Publisher
- SNEG
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The critic average is 52 across 19 scored reviews, with a 45-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the Below 70 band.
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Matthew Pollesel
Gaming AgeCaptain Blood review for PC, Nintendo Switch, Xbox, PlayStation
Published 5/8/2025
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75
+23 vs critic avg
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Read originalZach Mckay
Hardcore GamerReview: Captain Blood
Published 5/7/2025
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60
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Read originalArron Kluz
But Why Tho?REVIEW: ‘Captain Blood’ Is Not The Buried Treasure You Seek
Published 5/6/2025
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30
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Read originalSteve C
TheSixthAxisCaptain Blood Review – Original Pirate Material
Published 5/6/2025
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60
+8 vs critic avg
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Read originalLeonardo Faria
WayTooManyGamesReview - Captain Blood
Published 5/5/2025
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70
+18 vs critic avg
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Read originalRobert Ramsey
Push SquareReview: Captain Blood (PS5) - PS2-Era Hack and Slasher Is a Total Shipwreck
Published 5/5/2025
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Read originalWil Bain
Checkpoint GamingCaptain Blood Review - Sometimes, dead men tell bad tales
Published 5/5/2025
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Read originalJordan Biordi
CGMagazineCaptain Blood (PlayStation 5) Review
Published 5/5/2025
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+23 vs critic avg
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