Publisher: Wadjet Eye Games
Genre: Adventure
Summary: Lauren Blackwell, a spirit medium helps ghosts move on with her ghostly guide Joey in 1970's New York City. They discover a strange connection between two spirits they must help.
Gameplay: There are a few confusing puzzles, but most are straightforward. I tripped up most remembering that I might have to keep asking about the same topic to get all the information I needed (there's no indication when a subject is exhausted.)
For the first time, you can switch between the incorporeal Joey and alive Lauren, and some puzzles require this. And, refreshingly appropriate for the time period, research involves a phone book (luckily everyone is open late.)
Style: The graphics and music combine nicely, although nothing is spectacular.
Story: I enjoyed this prequel more than "The Blackwell Legacy." Lauren Blackwell's chain-smoking character exudes an air of bitterness that is very intriguing and, frankly, endearing. Her well-worn relationship with Joey is an interesting comparison to the new partnership of "Legacy." The ghostly plots of the game are poignant and build up to an intense and satisfying conclusion.
Conclusion: "Blackwell Unbound" isn't a long game, but I found it a rich experience. The characters are memorable and the 1970s New York setting is put to good use.