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.
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Tuesday, January 31, 2017
"The Blackwell Legacy" Review
Publisher: Wadjet Eye Games
Genre: Adventure
Summary: Rosangela Blackwell discovers she's a medium, and with the helpful of her ghostly companion, Joey, must help ghosts cross over.
Gameplay: The puzzles are mostly dialogue-based, which is a nice change of pace. Sometimes Rosa must combine notes to figure out a new fact, which feels organic. It can cause a problem, however, if you figure something out but forget to actually have the character combine the notes to do so. (This was more of a problem the second playthrough, since I already knew what was happening.)
Style: The old-school adventure game graphics aren't fancy, but the environments are nice. Voice acting is good, as is the music.
Story: I enjoyed the story of Rosangela dealing with the pain and confusion of Joey appearing and worrying about her sanity. The characters of the game are intriguing and set up a lot of possibilities for the series (and there is even a nice choice to make at the end.)
The only major problem, then, is length. The game just feels like it's starting and then it ends. Blackwell finishes her first "case" and that's it. It's but an introduction.
Conclusion: I like this game as an introduction to these characters and their game universe, but I think I would be upset if I'd gotten it by full price or not in a bundle, given its shortness.
Genre: Adventure
Summary: Rosangela Blackwell discovers she's a medium, and with the helpful of her ghostly companion, Joey, must help ghosts cross over.
Gameplay: The puzzles are mostly dialogue-based, which is a nice change of pace. Sometimes Rosa must combine notes to figure out a new fact, which feels organic. It can cause a problem, however, if you figure something out but forget to actually have the character combine the notes to do so. (This was more of a problem the second playthrough, since I already knew what was happening.)
Style: The old-school adventure game graphics aren't fancy, but the environments are nice. Voice acting is good, as is the music.
Story: I enjoyed the story of Rosangela dealing with the pain and confusion of Joey appearing and worrying about her sanity. The characters of the game are intriguing and set up a lot of possibilities for the series (and there is even a nice choice to make at the end.)
The only major problem, then, is length. The game just feels like it's starting and then it ends. Blackwell finishes her first "case" and that's it. It's but an introduction.
Conclusion: I like this game as an introduction to these characters and their game universe, but I think I would be upset if I'd gotten it by full price or not in a bundle, given its shortness.
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