Werewolf: The Apocalypse - Earthblood

Don't go lupine to conclusions.

Werewolf: The Apocalypse Earthblood is an old-school action game launching in a very modern arena. Its simplicity in design may not appeal to everyone, but for those looking for a basic stealth and combat action-adventure, there's a lot to love about the latest dive into the World of Darkness.

A fun but incredibly flawed hybrid of stealth and hack-and-slash which plays like something dug out from the bargain bin of 2009.

The power you feel upon becoming a half-man, half-wolf monstrosity in Werewolf: The Apocalypse – Earthblood is its saving grace. There’s nothing else out there that offers a similar experience. Sure, it gets a bit repetitive, but you’re a freaking werewolf, capable of picking up a grown man and ripping his head clean off. Boss fights are a highlight, too, actually putting your combat skills to the test, unlike the majority of battles where soldiers are thrown into the arena like lambs to the slaughter. Like its protagonist, Werewolf: The Apocalypse – Earthblood has many sides to it that are al...

The old and beloved RPG system is back, this time as a video game. Will Werewolf The Apocalypse Earthblood live up to fans' expectations? Read our review.

We're stuck between a rock and a hard place with Werewolf: The Apocalypse - Earthblood, because while it definitely has its downsides (some of them potentially deal-breaking, especially if buying it at full price) we also enjoyed our time with it. Everything is built around its destructive combat, which remains engaging to the last, and if you're willing to deal with some average-at-best graphics, a mediocre story and a short running length, we still think you'll have a good time with this one. Give it a try, and it might just surprise you.

Werewolf: The Apocalypse - Earthblood is a serviceable hack-and-slash experience and a rather mediocre stealth game. There's not much substance beyond what you'll experience in its first few hours, which may come as a disappointment to fans of the TRPG it is based on. That said, it does function as light entertainment.

All in all, in this Werewolf The Apocalypse Earthblood review what I tried to tell you was to give you an overall perspective of the game's various features, but at the end of the day, this is a game that I don't suggest you play unless you are a big fan of the series. There are much better choices on the market in the same genre if that’s what you’re looking for. The game has some promising features, but they are not strong enough to keep you engaged with it till the end.

For a horror series based around tabletop RPGs, World of Darkness’ shared supernatural universe is making serious inroads on PlayStation this year. Between Wraith: The Oblivion - Afterlife on PSVR and Vampire: The Masquerade’s two new entries – Swansong and Bloodlines 2 – Werewolf: The Apocalypse comes first via Earthblood. Developed by Cyanide Studio, this new entry retains that core mythology within a third-person action RPG, taking us to the American Northwest. Sadly, despite holding significant potential, it never truly takes off.

Werewolf: The Apocalypse – Earthblood first showed up on our radar as nothing more than some concept artwork and a quick chat with developer Cyanide Studio at the 2018 Le What’s Next De Focus event. Three years later, the game has launched, but does it do this World of Darkness series justice? Read our Werewolf: The Apocalypse – Earthblood PS5 review to find out.

White Wolf's venerable Werewolf: the Apocalpyse RPG gets another try as an action game with unfortunate results.

Having a hot werewolf can't save Werewolf: The Apocalypse - Earthblood from its many problems. A boring story, super reptitive combat, wonky stealth, and atrocious butt rock are just some of the many issues.