Metascore
76 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 23 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 23
  2. Negative: 0 out of 23
  1. The skillfully crafted Project: Snowblind calls on the best of what we enjoy about the genre, but the game feels nicely removed from the norm. [March 2005, p.52]
  2. The bio-augmentations and weaponry are an especially pleasant surprise that open the door to literally hundreds of tactical possibilities, and the game's visual presentation is second to none.
  3. Not big and not clever, but lots of simple, high-paced fun while it lasts... The story fits the action: it's speedy, unchallenging, over-the-top yet quite entertaining. [Apr 2005, p.108]
  4. 82
    The vision it presents of our military future is... well, actually, pretty damn cool.
  5. From a technical standpoint, how the framerate stays so smooth with all the action on screen is amazing, and the spot-on controls are icing on the cake.
  6. There was never a moment when I was playing this game where I was annoyed or frustrated, even as I crashed back to the desktop. I just wanted more and more.
  7. It's no "Halo 2," but excellent level design and the infusion of the augmentations into multiplayer via a class-based player structure adds a welcome bit of variety to the mix.
  8. 80
    The solid mechanics within this neatly presented package still lack a certain degree of charm, but Snowblind more than makes up for its slight hint of the mundane with a diverse and extraordinarily well-paced sort of action.
  9. But it's this focus on action, strong weapons and robust gameplay that proves to be Project: Snowblind's strongest aspect; it's just a good, solid, enjoyable romp with a strong multiplayer component.
  10. Multiplaying is both fluid and fun and will provide an added shelf life despite the inability to toggle the difficulty settings.
  11. The radical game imbalance makes this one for the FPS hardcore gamer or the Sci-Fi player who loves futuristic titles.
  12. A decent first person shooter, that you can easily finish during a weekend, without being sorry for the time spent in his company, especially if you're a "Deus Ex" fan, like myself.
  13. A solid, straightforward first-person shooter. It manages to stumble, gasping and grinning, from the no-man's land of "adequate" and into the green zone of "good," mostly due to the assorted flairs and presentational touches that make all the difference.
  14. 80
    If you have time to think, you'll be pleasantly surprised.
  15. 80
    May not break new ground, but it offers a superb sense of flow and pacing, exciting combat, and a treasure trove of weapons and gadgets. That's a formula for fun.
  16. Tight controls, inventive action scenes and solid artificial intelligence all combine to make the single-player mode an excellent experience.
  17. It's not the prettiest shooter on the PC, but it's got a good amount of style, and the run-and-gun action stands up pretty well, regardless of the platform.
  18. A quck-and-dirty port that's worth trying, especially for "Deus Ex" fans. [July 2005, p.60]
  19. With a short single player mode, as well as no frills multiplayer, Project Snowblind won't turn many heads.
  20. While Snowblind never truly escapes the feeling of being a well-dressed, derivative run'n'gun shooter, it never fails to get the running and gunning right, and in that respect, at least, it's a sound success. [March 2005, p.86]
  21. The multiplayer modes are all tiresome and boring, barely even worth mentioning.
  22. Unfortunately, the difference between what Crystal Dynamics wanted to do with Snowblind and the finished product is a crevasse that good intentions fall well short of bridging, leaving the game lying in a Wile E. Coyote-style could of dust at the bottom. [March 2005, p.110]
  23. A moderately entertaining, if staid, entry that, at least in its PC incarnation, will probably be left out in the cold. [Aug 2005, p.76]
User Score

Mixed or average reviews- based on 13 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 7
  2. Negative: 2 out of 7
  1. Nice graphics, cinematic cut-scenes, intense action, very movie-alike plot and gameplay. But after all, it's just an another good, not special shooter out there. I played it all through and I don't regret it. Full Review »
  2. Another Deus ex under different name.Still pretty boring besides the augmentations.
  3. PeterB
    4
    I found this, on the whole to be an average to middling game. The interface and HUD were a chore at best and a serious bother at worst, the plot line was fairly generic. This was supposed to be the "spiritual successor" to Deus Ex, but I found it to be just as disappointing as Deus Ex 2. Full Review »