G.I. Joe: Operation Blackout

G.I. Joe: Operation Blackout

October 13, 2020

ActionThird-Person Shooter Nintendo SwitchPCPlayStation 4PlayStation 5Xbox OneXbox Series X/S

G.I. Joe and Cobra are back! G.I. Joe: Operation Blackout is a classic team-based third-person shooter where you play as your favorite characters from Team G.I. Joe and Team Cobra. Experience the action from both sides as you help G.I. Joe restore order and lead Cobra to world domination. G.I. …

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Critic Reviews (26)

Carlos França Júnior GameBlast Oct 2020
45.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

35.0

Story

40.0

"G.I. Joe: Operation Blackout is nothing more than a generic shooting title that has gained a visual identity based on an established franchise. Its gameplay is inaccurate, its content is scarce and it is not exciting, abusing of repetition. Unfortunately, …"

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Chris Moyse Destructoid Oct 2020
50.0 /100

"There&s;s a nugget of an excellent game located deep within G.I. Joe: Operation Blackout, but this outmoded third-person shooter doesn&s;t have the resources, scope, or variety to expand upon its unmistakable potential. With repetitive objectives, frustrating controls, and a lack …"

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Cody Medellin Worth Playing Oct 2020
45.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

40.0

Story

20.0

"G.I. Joe: Operation Blackout is messy. The presentation is inconsistent, while the story is serviceable at best. The addition of local multiplayer outweighs the lack of online play, and the game is lengthy enough. However, the poor combat mechanics drag …"

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Damien Chambers Geeks Under Grace Oct 2020
40.0 /100

"G.I. Joe: Operation Blackout&s;s beautiful animated cutscenes can&s;t make up for the poor gameplay and lack of online multiplayer."

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65.0 /100

Graphics

20.0

Gameplay

45.0

Story

55.0

"There&s;s a decent game at the very core of G.I. Joe: Operation Blackout , but it&s;s buried underneath annoying controls, a bizarre focus on co-op play instead of multiplayer, and missions that feel like an endlessly repetitive grind. Still, it&s;s …"

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James Colozzi Pure Nintendo Oct 2020
60.0 /100

Graphics

68.0

Gameplay

72.0

Story

54.0

"Overall I think G.I. Joe Operation Blackout is decent but will quickly fall into obscurity with the abundance of better quality third-person shooters on modern consoles. In my opinion, the diehard genre fans won&s;t give much thought to this without …"

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Jason Bohn Hardcore Gamer Oct 2020
60.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

30.0

Story

30.0

"No one can argue that G."

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Jason Stettner Gamerheadquarters Oct 2020
67.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

60.0

"G.I. Joe: Operation Blackout is a surprisingly solid experience providing a decently lengthy campaign and some quality local splitscreen multiplayer options."

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Justin Nation Nindie Spotlight Oct 2020
70.0 /100

Graphics

40.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

30.0

"Having grown up with the Joes through the comic books and the cartoons I&s;m undoubtedly in the sweet spot for the love of the organization and their eternal fight with Cobra..."

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Ken McKown ZTGD Oct 2020
55.0 /100

Graphics

40.0

Gameplay

60.0

Story

70.0

"Operation Blackout nails the nostalgia. Everything about this package is incredible for fans of G.I. Joe. The problem is the game play itself. The shooting is not fun and for a game that revolves around that, it is hard to …"

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Kevin Mitchell SelectButton Oct 2020
60.0 /100

Graphics

58.0

Gameplay

42.0

Story

60.0

"G.I. Joe: Operation Blackout serves up nostalgia for G.I. Joe fans, with a narrative that feels right at home for the series. The colorful and stylized cel-shaded visuals are perfect for the franchise, making you feel like you are playing …"

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Marc Deschamps IGN Oct 2020
60.0 /100

Graphics

55.0

Gameplay

60.0

Story

55.0

"G.I. Joe fans haven&s;t had much to celebrate over the last two decades, but G.I. Joe: Operation Blackout is a solid step forward in the franchise&s;s return to greatness. It&s;s not an experience that&s;s likely to excite those unfamiliar with …"

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Matt Bianucci GamingBolt Oct 2020
50.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

40.0

Story

70.0

"Outside of nostalgia, G.I. Joe: Operation Blackout does not stand apart from the generic third-person shooter, and its inconsistent gameplay and repetitive missions further mute its impact."

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60.0 /100

Graphics

55.0

Gameplay

58.0

Story

52.0

"G.I. Joe: Operation Blackout is a fun game but not a good choice if you haven&s;t played previous games or not familiar with its heroes. Story and graphic are satisfying but gameplay mechanism are not implemented as well as they …"

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Nick Herber Chalgyr&s;s Game Room Oct 2020
60.0 /100

Graphics

55.0

Gameplay

45.0

Story

60.0

"G.I. Joe: Operation Blackout is a perfectly serviceable shooter, even if it is not a complex one. The story, the lack of rpg / progression elements and not having a cover system make this more of an arcade-y shooter while …"

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Oscar Garcia Mompean NoesPaisparaFrikis Oct 2020
78.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

55.0

Story

70.0

"G.I. JOE is the typical game in which two measuring sticks have to be used by force. If you are a millennial who does not know the difference between "Bic Naranja and Bic Cristal" in G.I.JOE Operation Blackout, you will …"

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Paul Collett FingerGuns Oct 2020
60.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

55.0

Story

45.0

"A raft of classic characters and cel shaded visuals aren’t enough to save G.I. Joe: Operation Blackout from mediocrity."

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Quinn Hiers But Why Tho? Oct 2020
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

60.0

"Overall, GI Joe: Operation Blackout is neither revolutionary nor complex. Instead, it’s wonderfully nostalgic with plenty of loveable characters to play through typical Joe hijinks… So if you’re a long-time fan of GI Joe, looking for a relatively easy-going game, …"

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Richard Seagrave GameSpew Oct 2020
30.0 /100

"Ultimately, G.I. Joe: Operation Blackout is a team-based third-person shooter with poor aiming, atrocious enemy A.I., and no online multiplayer options. That should tell you all you need to know, basically. It’s not the worst game you can buy right …"

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Rob Gordon Screen Rant Oct 2020
50.0 /100

Graphics

45.0

Gameplay

55.0

Story

45.0

"The tone is here, but the rest is mediocre."

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Scott Jeslis MMORPG.com Oct 2020
70.0 /100

Graphics

68.0

Gameplay

72.0

Story

66.0

"If you&s;re a sentimental fan of G.I. Joe, then you are the most likely to truly enjoy this game. G.I. Joe fans will enjoy the characters, the things to collect, the Saturday morning cartoon-ish visuals, as well as the campy …"

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Stephen Wilds 8Bit/Digi Oct 2020
55.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

55.0

Story

45.0

"G.I. Joe: Operation Blackout takes the iconic franchise and slaps it onto a mediocre at-best third-person shooter."

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Steven McGehee Digital Chumps Oct 2020
65.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

35.0

Story

55.0

"The sum of the parts makes for a game that’s very much aimed at GI Joe fans, and that’s great. There are a lot of fan service games out there, most of which have no interest from me, but this …"

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Stuart Gipp Push Square Oct 2020
50.0 /100

Graphics

35.0

Gameplay

45.0

Story

35.0

"If we&s;ve made this game sound thoroughly generic, that&s;s because it is. But it&s;s not a disaster - Operation Blackout has plenty to do, with unlockable skins and modifiers to mess around with if you get into it, and there&s;s …"

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Todd Eggleston WayTooManyGames Oct 2020
50.0 /100

Graphics

45.0

Gameplay

30.0

Story

45.0

"As much as the team at GameMill Entertainment hit, they also missed. Overall, G.I. JOE Operation Blackout feels like a Fortnite game without any of the hook. Even with the love behind the game, there is no mistaking that this …"

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Tuffcub TheSixthAxis Oct 2020
60.0 /100

Graphics

68.0

Gameplay

72.0

Story

84.0

"There is some fun to be had in G.I. Joe Operation Blackout. The story is great but there is an over reliance on making you defend a position while wave upon wave on enemies attack. It&s;s lower priced than most …"

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