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In Cold Blood pc Game Reviews
In Cold Blood
Critic Score
Metascore: 67 Metascore out of 100
User Score  
6.8 out of 10
based on 13 reviews
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Travel the world controlling M16 Secret British Secret Service agent John Cord in this Spy action action adventure.

PUBLISHER: DreamCatcher Interactive
DEVELOPER: Revolution
GENRE(S): Action, Adventure
PLAYERS: 1
ESRB RATING: T (Teen)
RELEASE DATE: March 26, 2001

What The Critics Said

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85
Game Over Online
It has a very solid story which actually makes sense, a good atmosphere, and very good graphics. Definitely a recommended title.
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80
Computer Games Magazine
Its mix of classic adventure-style gameplay, intriguing storyline, logical puzzles and just a touch of action make it a topnotch choice for fans of thought-inducing gameplay.
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75
Four Fat Chicks
A fine game for the adult adventurer who enjoys dark spy novels and also is willing to tolerate a bit of "consolitis" in her/his gaming experience.
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74
IGN
As an adventure fan, you may enjoy the cool spy storyline, and some of more interesting stealth elements of the game, but action gamers will find themselves in a world of intrigue, but a world without challenge.
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70
GameZone
In Cold Blood is not a terrible game, but there is nothing really special here.
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70
Adrenaline Vault
Extremely immersive and one of the best espionage titles available to date on the personal computer.
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70
GameSpot
It's a good enough story to keep you playing despite the game's many problems, and it eventually make you want to ignore these problems altogether.
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66
GameSpy
I can recommend it to anyone who wants a spy based adventure game, but if you're really looking for action and suspense you'll be sorely disappointed with ICB.
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62
GamePower
The many cut-scene cinematics are first-rate, the settings (despite the herky-jerky animations) look wonderful, and the rich incidental music works seamlessly with the story.
60
Maxim Online
A letdown for NRA enthusiasts, surely, but they will enjoy the best spy perk of all—a license to kill.
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60
Quandary
In Cold Blood is an entertaining journey for action adventure fans although, as with all games that walk this narrow path between action and adventure, it will probably be criticized from both sides of the fence.
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50
Da Gameboyz
I found that In Cold Blood moved along too slowly, and the action to be far too tame in some levels, and practically nonexistent in others. The plot had huge potential but it really failed in pushing the player forward with any kind of enthusiasm.
42
Game Revolution
The solid story, decent backgrounds and cool gadgets just aren't enough to offset the lame animation, awful control and bland action.
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What Our Users Said

Vote Now! The average user rating for this game is 6.8 (out of 10) based on 15 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.

Mustafa A. gave it a 7:
Good story and bg but controller..:(Nevermind it.Just play :))

Ronin F. gave it a 7:
Hey, considering I only paid 15 bucks for it, (Gasp! PAID for a game?!?) it's not a bad title, but yeah I have to agree, the control does indeed suck, especially when you need to haul ass, but otherwise a real pretty game to look at...

Feith G. gave it a 10:
Very good game! :)

Dapo A. gave it a 9:
Although it lacks in the action department. The puzzles are designed to get you to think outside of the box.

Vee Au W. gave it a 6:
Good story line. graphic is ok. the only bad thing is the damn movement control.

Tom D. gave it a 0:
Box states will run on xp. game wont even load. wont buy dreamcatcher products anymore.

Jason M. gave it a 7:
Fine story telling, weak interface--Progression can be halted for long periods by simply not seeing a latter, etc.

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