Black Baby
- February 23, 2021
- santaclos
- 24h median play time
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Get on itch.io StoreIn "Black Baby," players navigate an underground maze as a lost child, battling enormous creatures, avoiding enemies, and using collected keys to escapelayers must bring light to dark areas, attack enemies and absorb their souls to restore health, and utilize various controls for movement, attack, and item management to survive and find freedom.
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Reviews
- The game is a masterpiece that offers a life-changing experience, captivating players with its emotional depth and unique narrative.
- Black Baby features innovative gameplay mechanics and challenging puzzles that keep players engaged and invested in the journey.
- The atmospheric design and stunning visuals create a hauntingly beautiful world that immerses players in a dark and mysterious atmosphere.
- The game suffers from bugs and crashes, particularly when navigating quickly, which can disrupt the overall experience.
- Some gameplay mechanics, such as the axe throwing, are criticized for being slow and imprecise, making combat frustrating at times.
- The difficulty level can be overwhelming, with certain encounters feeling unfair and leading to player frustration.
- gameplay11 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The gameplay in "Black Baby" is praised for its innovative and intuitive mechanics, particularly the challenging axe-throwing mechanic that adds depth to combat. Players appreciate the intricate puzzle design that enhances the narrative, although some find the mechanics occasionally unclear. While the game may lack a lengthy storyline, its engaging gameplay and difficulty keep players invested for hours.
“Each puzzle is intricately designed to stimulate the mind while progressing the narrative, ensuring a balanced gameplay experience.”
“This is perhaps one of the best games of all time; the lore of the game makes the gameplay so much more gripping, and when you start getting into the meat of the game, you realize how in-depth the combat is.”
“Great gameplay that no other game has achieved before.”
“The mechanic of throwing your axe straight up into the air with the middle mouse button (made unclear, by the way) is only utilized in this part; in fact, it's the only option for defeating him since he's placed too far away to throw an axe at him before entering his arena. Not that that is a bad thing, since it would be too easy otherwise.”
“The mechanic of throwing your axe and getting the timing and positioning just right is crazy hard.”
“The graphics are actually better, but the gameplay is worse.”
- emotional8 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game "Black Baby" is praised for its profound emotional impact, with players describing it as a spiritually awakening experience that combines haunting visuals and a powerful soundtrack. It takes players on an emotional rollercoaster, encouraging self-reflection and confronting fears, while its narrative depth and moments of heartbreak enhance the overall emotional journey.
“Black Baby is a mesmerizing and thought-provoking game that takes players on an emotional rollercoaster through a hauntingly beautiful world.”
“The hauntingly beautiful visuals, coupled with a haunting soundtrack, set the tone for an emotionally charged journey.”
“It encourages players to reflect on their own lives and confront their fears, evoking a strong emotional connection.”
- story6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The story in "Black Baby" is praised for its cinematic beauty and emotional depth, effectively intertwining multiple narratives with symbolism and unexpected twists. While some players note the relatively short storyline, they appreciate the engaging gameplay that compensates for it, leaving room for potential expansion in a sequel. Overall, the storytelling is considered one of the game's standout features.
“The storytelling in 'Black Baby' is one of its greatest strengths.”
“The game seamlessly weaves together multiple storylines, filled with depth, symbolism, and surprising twists.”
“Very deep and emotional story.”
“The game does lack a long storyline, but the difficulty and gameplay will keep you at it for hours.”
“I rate the game 8.5/10; with the lack of a storyline, it could be boring to some people, but this also gives Santa Claus a lot of room for a well-written sequel, which we shall look forward to.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The graphics in "black baby" are praised for their stunning and haunting beauty, effectively creating a dark and immersive atmosphere that enhances the game's narrative. However, some players note that while the visuals have improved, the gameplay experience has not kept pace.
“With its unique narrative and stunning visuals, the game immerses players in a dark and mysterious atmosphere, offering a memorable gaming experience.”
“The hauntingly beautiful visuals, coupled with a haunting soundtrack, set the tone for an emotionally charged journey.”
“The graphics are actually better, but the gameplay is worse.”
- music2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as hauntingly beautiful, playing a crucial role in creating an emotionally charged atmosphere that deeply resonates with players. The opening theme, in particular, has been noted for its profound impact, evoking strong spiritual and emotional responses.
“The hauntingly beautiful visuals, coupled with a haunting soundtrack, set the tone for an emotionally charged journey.”
“Black baby has awoken me spiritually, emotionally, and physically; my brother launched this game and it woke me from a 4-month-long coma from the opening theme music alone.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of "black baby" is characterized by its unique narrative and stunning visuals, creating a dark and mysterious environment that deeply immerses players and enhances the overall gaming experience. The game's atmospheric design is particularly praised as a standout feature.
“With its unique narrative and stunning visuals, 'Black Baby' immerses players in a dark and mysterious atmosphere, offering a memorable gaming experience.”
“One of the standout aspects of 'Black Baby' is its atmospheric design.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is enjoyable but suffers from numerous bugs that affect its stability.
“Very fun, but very buggy.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect tedious, particularly due to the repetitive nature of defeating enemies to obtain keys. Suggestions include clearer indicators for which enemies hold keys and providing more efficient tools, like additional axes, to streamline the process and reduce frustration.
“To fix the problem of not knowing which enemy has the key, perhaps add a necklace with the key on it for the three enemies that have this feature for indication. Alternatively, give the player more axes to kill them all easier instead of having to tediously throw the axe, run out, kite them, and make your way back onto the platform at the center of the room to do it again however many times more.”
“The grinding in this game feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged with the story.”
“I find myself doing the same tasks over and over just to level up, which takes away from the enjoyment of the game.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by the amusing interactions of ragdoll physics, which create funny moments as characters clump together. However, some players suggest that visual elements, like keys, could be enhanced to improve gameplay clarity, indicating a need for balance between humor and functionality.
“This is where the funny ragdolls happen; they get clumped up, which is very amusing.”
“The humor in the game is spot on, with clever dialogue and hilarious situations that keep you laughing.”
“I love how the game incorporates slapstick comedy; the unexpected moments always catch me off guard and make me chuckle.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game provides a full experience without the need for additional purchases, such as mods, DLCs, or microtransactions, setting it apart from many modern AAA titles that often rely on monetization strategies.
“This game offers a complete experience right out of the box, with no modding, DLCs, or microtransactions - unlike contemporary AAA titles.”
