Software:Blitz Brigade
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| Developer(s) | Gameloft Bucharest |
| Publisher(s) | Gameloft |
| Platform(s) | Android, iOS, Windows Phone |
| Release | iOS, Android 9 May 2013 Windows Phone 8 2 July 2014 |
| Genre(s) | First-person shooter |
| Mode(s) | Multiplayer, single-player |
Blitz Brigade was a multiplayer first-person shooter video game developed and published by Gameloft for iOS, Android, and Windows Phone. It shut down their servers in 1 December 2023.
Gameplay
Blitz Brigade is an online team-based first-person shooter, with two "campaign" modes—multiplayer and training.[1] The player can play as part of either Allies or Axis team.[citation needed] Training mode is an online single-player mode with 120 unlockable training missions.[1][2] Multiplayer mode offers deathmatch and domination (capture) across 5 levels.[1][2][3] A later update added a capture the flag mode. The player can play as one of 6 unlockable classes.[4] The game feature two in-game currencies and new weapons can be purchased.[1][4]
Reception
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The iOS version received "mixed" reviews according to the review aggregation website Metacritic.[5] Eric Ford of TouchArcade described it as enjoyable, but noted lack of game modes and freemium content.[4] Rob Rich of Gamezebo described the game as good-looking and having elements for a great online mobile FPS, but criticized online server stability that he remarked as a key requirement.[1] Jon Mundy of Pocket Gamer noted the framework for and excellent online FPS but criticized its freemium aspect and online stability.[3] Andrew Stevens of 148Apps described the gameplay as fun and smooth, but lacking content.[6] Scott Nichols of Digital Spy praised class-based gameplay and cartoony art style, but noted the poor connectivity and steep unlock requirements.[2] Ford, Mundy and Nichols noted the game's close similarity to Team Fortress 2.[2][3][4]
Closure
Due to the decrease in users in the game, caused by constant complaints from the community, such as account blocking for no apparent reason, lack of support and lack of updates, Gameloft announced in 2023 the closure of its servers on December 1 2023.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Rich, Rob (13 May 2013). "Blitz Brigade Review". https://www.gamezebo.com/reviews/blitz-brigade-review/. Retrieved 22 October 2022.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 Nichols, Scott (14 May 2013). "Mobile reviews: 'Leviathan: Warships', 'Ace Patrol', 'Blitz Brigade'". Hearst Communications. https://www.digitalspy.com/videogames/a481223/mobile-reviews-leviathan-warships-ace-patrol-blitz-brigade/.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Mundy, Jon (20 May 2013). "Blitz Brigade". Steel Media Ltd. https://www.pocketgamer.com/blitz-brigade/blitz-brigade/. Retrieved 22 October 2022.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 Ford, Eric (30 May 2013). "'Blitz Brigade' Review - Gameloft Takes on 'Team Fortress 2'". TouchArcade.com, LLC. https://toucharcade.com/2013/05/30/blitz-brigade-review-gameloft-takes-on-team-fortress-2/. Retrieved 23 December 2015.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Blitz Brigade - Online multiplayer shooting action! for iPhone/iPad Reviews". Fandom. https://www.metacritic.com/game/blitz-brigade---online-multiplayer-shooting-action/critic-reviews/?platform=ios-iphoneipad. Retrieved 22 October 2022.
- ↑ Stevens, Andrew (21 May 2013). "Blitz Brigade Review (iPad Mini)". Steel Media Ltd. https://www.148apps.com/reviews/blitz-brigade-review/. Retrieved 23 December 2015.
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