"Back 4 Blood" is finally out, and it's bringing people the next-gen "Left 4 Dead 2" sequel that they never got. It also runs well enough on PC. 

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(Photo : Steam)

PC Gamer detailed the specific graphics settings that PC players should use if they want a very smooth (and visually stunning) "Back 4 Blood" experience. 

According to their gameplay testing, most PC gamers with relatively modern hardware could turn the game's graphics settings up to at least the "High" preset for a great balance between performance and visuals. 

Here are the specific settings they went with: 

  • Graphics preset: HIGH, as mentioned
  • Upscaling: AMD graphics card owners should turn on FidelityFX Super Resolution to either Ultra Quality or Quality modes. As for NVIDIA GPU owners, you should turn on DLSS Quality mode. 
  • DX12 should be picked instead of DX11 if you have the option. 
  • Chromatic aberration should be turned OFF for maximum performance gains. 

On their test rig, which ran an AMD Ryzen 7 5800X, 32GB of RAM, and an RX 6900 XT, "Back 4 Blood" never dipped below 70 FPS minimum at 4K. 

'Back 4 Blood' PC System Requirements 

Since "Back 4 Blood" is a cross-generation title (it runs on both the last-gen Xbox One and the current-gen Xbox Series X/S, the game's visuals will require some pretty decent hardware to run at respectable frame rates. 

Here are the official system requirements, as per the game's official website

Minimum 

  • Intel Core i5-6600/AMD Ryzen 5 2600 
  • 8GB of RAM 
  • NVIDIA GTX 1050 Ti/AMD RX 570 with 4GB of VRAM 
  • Full DX12 support 
  • 40GB HDD space 
  • Target graphics: 1080p "Low" preset, for 60 FPS

Recommended

  • Intel Core i5-8400/AMD Ryzen 7 1800X
  • 12GB of RAM 
  • NVIDIA GTX 970/AMD RX 590 with 4GB of VRAM 
  • Full DX12 support 
  • 40GB SSD space 
  • Target graphics: 1080p "High" preset, 60 FPS 

Read also: 'Left 4 Dead 2' Still the Best in the Genre, Fans Clamour for Updates Instead of Newer Games

'Back 4 Blood' Review Roundup 

PCGamesN is a fan of the game, praising it for its overall fun gameplay despite feeling "unbalanced" and too difficult at times. The game is essentially a "Left 4 Dead" sequel in all but name, and it brings people to the glory days of the iconic zombie-slaying game series. 

Back 4 blood screenshot safehouse
(Photo : Steam)

All in all, PCGamesN gave "Back 4 Blood" a score of 8. 

TechRadar, on the other hand, also lauded the game for capturing what a lot of players loved about the original "Left 4 Dead" series, all while keeping it updated for the modern gaming industry with fresh mechanics. 

As per their review, the game's co-op is a fantastic implementation with its introduction of a card system that makes players feel like they "own" the character they're playing as. 

Lastly, "Back 4 Blood" is not made for solo players as its difficulty, while offering great replay value, can prove punishing a single player-the rating: 5.5 out of 6 stars. 

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