Blacksite is a by-the-numbers FPS which hints at greater potential, but is mired by numerous technical flaws and scaled back ambitions. The rudimentary squad controls hint at the more elaborate initial plans for this game, which had to be scaled back due to development problems.

The game mechanics are solid enough but the flow of the game is predictable and uninspired. The story is cliched and makes awkward attempts to offer political commentary at odd times. The quality of graphics and sound vary drastically throughout and bloom lighting is overused to an annoying degree. Your A/I teammates are apparently included just for show as I can't recall them actually killing an enemy the entire game.  I encountered several scripting errors which required me to replay segments of the game to trigger the proper sequence.

Multiplayer is an afterthought and doesn't offer anything other, far better shooters with more robust features and communities already provide and the lobbies were empty shortly after release.

Not a bad game for a rental or if you can wait to get it in the discount bin, but certainly not worth full price.