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Review of Blood Bowl 3 on PS5

by Gemma Looksby Gemma Looksby photo Feb 2023
Cover image of Blood Bowl 3 on PS5
Gamefings Score: 6
Platform: PS5 PS5 logo
Released: 23 Feb 2023
Genre: Turn-based strategy, Sports
Developer: Cyanide Studios
Publisher: Nacon

Introduction

Welcome to Blood Bowl 3, where fantasy sports takes a trip to the dentist, and the dentist is a bloodthirsty orc with a whiplash. If you envision a mix of football and heavy metal, with a sprinkle of cartoonish gore and bad puns, you’ve just nailed the essence of this chaotic game. That's right, it’s like fantasy football on steroids, if the steroids also made your players into aggressive monsters with a penchant for violence.

Gameplay

So here’s the deal - Blood Bowl 3 is all about turn-based strategy dressed up as a blood sport. You pick a team of assorted fantasy creatures like orcs, dwarves, and scheming elves, and try to score touchdowns while possibly injuring, maiming, or outright killing your opponents. It's like watching a team of clumsy gladiators trip over each other while trying to score a goal! Oh, and a two-minute timer per turn means you’ll spend half the time frantically sweating, trying to figure out if you should charge the enemy or pass the ball like a hot potato. But wait, there’s more! This iteration has added a 'Blood Pass' system, which sounds cooler than it probably is. It lets you unlock all sorts of cosmetics like snazzy dice and flashy armor over three-month seasons. And yes, completely optional microtransactions lurk in the shadows, waving at you like the friendly neighborhood cash grab. Grab your wallets folks! It’s going to be a bumpy ride filled with cosmetics and occasional server crashes.

Graphics

Now, let’s talk visuals. Blood Bowl 3 is powered by Unreal Engine 4, so the graphics are shinier than a new helmet on a day one rookie. The character models are a lovely mix of quirky and grotesque, capturing the essence of the Warhammer universe. The stadiums are pretty slick too, though it can be hard to tell what’s happening when the chaos ensues. Good luck figuring out who’s who when the camera pans out; it’s like watching a kick-off party thrown by blindfolded goblins. Although, it’s tough to argue that the overall style fits the lore beautifully, even if it’s sometimes a visual mess.

Conclusion

Blood Bowl 3 is certainly a mixed bag. It's funny, chaotic, and filled with more blood than a butcher shop on a Friday night. It has its slapstick moments, but let’s be real—launching one too many bugs resulting in a patchy multiplayer experience can ruin your fun faster than that one player who trips over the ball. Still, if you’re ready to embrace the chaos, throw caution to the wind, and possibly witness some comically ugly game bugs along the way, then grab your cleats, and dive in! Just remember — it’s not just about winning; it’s about injuring your friends in style. Ultimately, I give Blood Bowl 3 a solid 6 out of 10, because hey, even a troll deserves a shot at glory!”

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