Black Butterfly
- February 7, 2020
- Rafael Braza
Get on Steam"Black Butterfly' is a survival horror game set in the eerie, post-fire town of Centralia. Isac, the protagonist, returns to his former home after 15 years in prison, seeking answers for his past traumas. Haunted by the evil that once controlled him and led him to murder his family, Isac must confront his inner demons while surviving the horrors that lurk in Centralia. This game brilliantly explores the notion that humans can be their own worst enemies."
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Some puzzles are interesting and fun to figure out.
- The game has nice jumpscares and a story based on real events.
- The voice acting and overall absurdity can provide a humorous experience.
- Combat mechanics are poorly designed, with unclear hit detection and bullet sponge enemies.
- The story is nonsensical and poorly translated, making it hard to follow.
- The game suffers from numerous bugs and a frustrating interface, leading to a lack of enjoyment.
- story7 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The game's story receives mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its spooky elements and real-life inspiration, while others criticize it as nonsensical and poorly translated, making it difficult to follow. The narrative centers on a character named Isac, who grapples with his dark past after serving time for a family tragedy, but many feel the plot ultimately falls apart, leaving a disappointing impression. Overall, the storytelling is seen as a significant weakness by a portion of the player base.
“It has good spooks, a nice story based on real events, and I really enjoyed my time.”
“Finally, the most important part to me in any game like this is a good story.”
“The story of this game is nonsensical and atrocious.”
“Not a moment of the story made sense, even for a second.”
“The ending completely rips apart this thin frame of a story, and for some reason most of the in-game notes talk about Centralia; you know, the burning mining town that Silent Hill was based off of.”
- humor5 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is often described as absurd and entertaining, with many finding it genuinely funny, particularly in its indie horror context. However, some players feel that the humor diminishes upon reflecting on the game's cost, suggesting a mixed reception regarding its comedic value.
“It's honestly really funny most of the time.”
“If you want to have a really funny, ridiculous indie horror experience, this game is a masterpiece.”
“It is a funny joke.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The graphics have been criticized for relying on repetitive asset maps and textures that feel overused, detracting from the overall experience. Additionally, the promotional artwork has drawn negative comparisons to other works, suggesting a lack of originality. Overall, the visual presentation does not enhance the gameplay and has left players unimpressed.
“Oh, and the store page artwork is directly 'inspired' by the Human Centipede.”
“Hmmm... why does that promo artwork look so familiar?”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is noted as a highlight, though it is inconsistently effective, with some moments being engaging while others come off as overly goofy. Overall, it seems to lack a cohesive tone, leading to mixed impressions.
“The atmosphere is the only thing the game has going for it sometimes, and by that, I mean twice.”
“The atmosphere is just plain goofy for the rest of the time.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, as it often involves repetitive tasks like searching for numbers for combination locks and navigating to progress, which can detract from the overall experience.
“You'll spend most of your time tediously looking for numbers for combination locks, or trying to figure out where to go next.”
