Blood Bowl 3
Blood Bowl III
Release Date: February 23, 2023
Sports, fantasy, turn-based, American football, Games Workshop, online, Warhammer, PS Plus Premium, PS Plus Extra, multiplayer, singleplayer, internet
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Blood Bowl 3 is the next installment of a brutal sports game in which the races known from the Warhammer universe fight each other in a bloody version of American football.
Blood Bowl III is the third instalment of the series of extremely brutal sports games. The game develops the solutions known from previous installments. Players can once again control the races known from the Warhammer universe and play violent American football matches. Game was developed by Cyanide Studio, known for Call of Cthulhu and Styx series.
Mechanics
Blood Bowl III is a quasi-sports, turn-based strategy game, in which we play matches reminiscent of American football - with the difference that in teams we can come across, among others, orcs and dwarves. In this game we look at the action from different perspectives - the camera often changes its position to show us the actions of the players.
The game offers several playable races (each of them has its own stadium and cheerleaders). The gameplay comes down to giving orders to individual athletes - we decide on their position and actions to perform at a given moment. The main goal of the game is of course to win the match, and we can try to achieve it both by scoring points and eliminating players of the enemy team.
As the player progresses in the game, he can develop the skills of his players. You should also watch out for injuries, which are common in the Blood Bowl league.
Game modes
In Blood Bowl III we can play solo or with other players. The game offers a single player mode and an online multiplayer mode.
Technical aspects
Blood Bowl III has decent, 3D graphics. The setting does not stand out in any particular way, but it very well reflects the unique atmosphere of the Warhammer world and Blood Bowl games - this can be seen both in the characteristic models of players and objects on which the matches are played.
Last updated on May 22, 2019
Videos and Screens
[0:54] Blood Bowl 3 - Season 8 Trailer
[1:12] Blood Bowl 3 Blood Bowl 3 - Season 6 Goblins vs Halflings Trailer
WayTooManyGames: 6 / 10 by Thomas Medina
The UI is still terrible, but playable. And the AI is again absolutely braindead, but we all know the real game is in the mutiplayer anyway. And Cyanide has already posted a comprehensive roadmap, which should fill in a few missing gaps as well. Still as fun as it is, Blood Bowl 3 is a warning of what some developers and publishers are willing to try to make a quick buck. It may be fixed and fun now, but we can’t forget when it wasn’t.
GamingTrend: 85 / 100
The game is rather complex, with plenty of ins and outs to uncover and learn. It is undoubtedly challenging for newbies and can be overwhelming at first. However, you will eventually figure it out if you give the game a chance and don't get discouraged immediately. Once you get the gist of it, matches are engaging and gratifying, and you will be compelled to play over and over again.Blood Bowl 3 is not yet another turn-based RPG or rogue-like deck-building game. It is a rare mix of turn-based fantasy strategy and sports that requires relentless dedication. However, its significant emphasis on turn-based strategy, its fantasy theme, its Warhammer setting, and its extensive use of gore and violence may intrigue gamers who may not enjoy sports games at first but love tabletop-inspired games. Whatever the case, Blood Bowl 3 is worth trying; you may discover a rich, thrilling game that stands out with its bloodlust.
GGRecon: 3.5 / 5 by Dave McAdam
I have been a fan of Warhammer for a bit, but my knowledge of Blood Bowl has been practically non-existent until now. I wasn't sure what the appeal of a tabletop football strategy game was, even less as to why there are three video games based on said game. Having played Blood Bowl 3 for this review, I get it now. I went in optimistic, but I did not expect this game to open my eyes to its appeal as much as it has.
Blood Bowl 3 Summary
Game Series: Blood Bowl
Platforms:
PC Windows February 23, 2023
PlayStation 4 February 23, 2023
Xbox One February 23, 2023
Nintendo Switch August 2025
PlayStation 5 February 23, 2023
Xbox Series X/S February 23, 2023
Developer: Cyanide Studio
Publisher: Nacon / Bigben Interactive
Blood Bowl 3 System Requirements
PC / Windows
Minimum: Intel Core i5-2300 2.8 GHz / AMD FX-4350 4.2 GHz, 6 GB RAM, graphic card 1 GB GeForce GTX 650 / Radeon HD 7770 or better, 12 GB HDD, Windows 10
Recommended: Intel Core i5-6600 3.3 GHz / AMD Ryzen 5 1400 3.2 GHz, 8 GB RAM, graphic card 4 GB GeForce GTX 960 / Radeon R9 380 or better, 12 GB HDD, Windows 10
Blood Bowl 3 Demolished in Steam Player Reviews
The release of Blood Bowl 3 cannot be counted as a success. The game has disappointing content and weak technical aspects. Players have made their frustration known in reviews on Steam.
video games
Adrian Werner
February 26, 2023
Announcement and First Trailer of Blood Bowl 3
Developer Cyanide Studio and publisher Nacon have announced Blood Bowl III - the next instalment of the sports strategy game series, in which we take part in brutal matches of American football.
video games
Bart Swiatek
August 28, 2020