action role-playing game
Werewolf: The Apocalypse – Earthblood
By Cyanide, released 1 Jan 2021
- Microsoft Windows
What it is
Werewolf: The Apocalypse – Earthblood is an action role-playing game from Cyanide, released in 2021. Players follow Cahal, a Garou who has gone into exile after losing control of his rage, as he becomes involved in a conflict between the Garou and Endron, an oil company serving the Wyrm. Cahal can take three forms: human, wolf and Crinos. Each has a different role, from interacting with people and machines to sneaking past enemies or using brute force in combat. Players can develop abilities through a skill tree, perform combos and channel rage into a frenzy. The game frames its combat and mystical adventure around a struggle against forces harming Gaia. Steam features include single-player, achievements, full controller support, Steam Cloud and Family Sharing. It is listed for Microsoft Windows, and its Steam age rating is 17.
What players like, and what they don't
- Three forms support different approaches.
- Skill tree adds abilities.
- Full controller support is listed.
- Steam Cloud and Family Sharing are included.
- Listed for Microsoft Windows only.
- Steam age rating is 17.
Who it suits
It may suit players interested in a single-player action RPG built around shifting between human, wolf and Crinos forms. The listed full controller support may appeal to players who prefer a controller on Windows.
Earthblood builds its action around Cahal’s three forms and his struggle involving the Garou and Endron. Players considering it should note its Windows-only listing and Steam’s age rating of 17.
