Blood Wake is an action racing game that can be compared to Twisted Metal on water. You play as the main character who must rise through the ranks of a clan by defeating opposing clans and achieving goals such as picking up treasure chests.
The game consists of multiple acts, each with five or six missions. These missions come in various forms, including destroying a certain number of ships, racing around the harbor within a set time limit, collecting four treasure chests, etc.
A multiplayer mode is included, offering several variants of play, such as "Kingdom Come" and "Free For All".
The game offers many secrets to unlock, including additional weapons, boats, multiplayer levels, multiplayer game modes, and more.