Black Island

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Black Island is a single player action game. It was developed by Helsinki Noir and was released on October 14, 2015. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Black Island" is a classic point-and-click adventure game with a strong, cinematic story. As a man who wakes up on a mysterious island with amnesia, you must solve puzzles and uncover the dark truth behind your situation. The game features beautiful graphics, real-life situations, and a surreal soundscape to create a thrilling atmosphere of mystery and nightmares.

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63%

Audience ScoreBased on 57 reviews

story7 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

The game features a decent story that keeps players engaged despite its short length.
Visuals and sound effects are well-executed, with good voice acting and cinematic cutscenes enhancing the experience.
It's a free-to-play title, making it accessible for anyone interested in a quick point-and-click adventure.

The game is extremely short, with most players finishing it in under an hour, leaving little room for exploration or challenge.
Puzzles are overly simplistic and lack depth, providing minimal challenge for seasoned players.
The game feels unfinished and lacks content, with many players expressing disappointment over its brevity and lack of complexity.

story
27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it compelling yet lacking in depth and length, often feeling like a teaser for a more substantial narrative. While the cinematic storytelling and atmosphere are praised, many reviewers express disappointment over the brevity and simplicity of the plot, suggesting that it serves more as an introduction to a larger story yet to come. Overall, the game is recommended for its intriguing premise and enjoyable puzzles, but players hope for a more developed narrative in future installments.
- “The story is quite compelling, reminds me of the film Memento, only darker.”
- “The story is well-done and the atmosphere is gorgeous.”
- “Game's main focus was put on movie storytelling and it was made to perfection.”
- “I guess they will never release the rest, so the story is a waste of time, sadly.”
- “The plot is thinner than a human hair.”
- “The story is one of the main selling points but feels more like a teaser for some proper full-length game.”
graphics
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the game are generally described as mediocre, with simplistic 2D visuals that do not improve significantly even when resolution settings are adjusted. While some users appreciate the decent quality and realistic touches in certain scenes, others find the overall art assets lacking and unremarkable. A few reviews highlight moments of impressive visuals, but the consensus leans towards a need for more substantial graphical enhancements.
- “Played it some time ago, classic first person point and click featuring a realistic take on graphics.”
- “Visuals are nice with some added touches for point and click games, like billowing grass.”
- “Short point and click adventure game with great graphics and easy puzzles.”
- “While there are options to change the resolution for the game, all this does is scale up the simplistic low-quality art assets used to make the game, which makes little or no difference to the graphics quality.”
- “Without any other substantial graphics tweaks, it's not possible for gamers to improve the mediocre 2D visuals.”
- “A basic point-and-click game, not much of a plot, decent graphics and some brief generic cutscenes, but falls short later on.”
gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is criticized for being overly short and simplistic, with only about half of the experience dedicated to actual gameplay, which consists mainly of easy puzzles. While the storytelling is praised, many reviewers feel that the mechanics are not intuitive and that more effort should have been invested in enhancing the gameplay elements. Overall, the consensus is that the gameplay does not justify the cost or time investment.
- “The mechanics are not always obvious, which is good in some cases, and not in others.”
- “Game's main focus was put on movie storytelling and it was made to perfection, but for the rest of the gameplay, puzzle solving and item usage could use more development.”
- “1 hour of gameplay, and even then that's being generous.”
- “It was way too short and dull, not worth £2 for 30 minutes of gameplay that was not very good in the first place.”
- “After 57 minutes of gameplay and finishing the game, I'll jump straight on pros and cons.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players indicate that grinding in the game can be quite demanding, often requiring significant time investment or multiple attempts to progress effectively.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “I spent hours grinding, and it still feels like I'm nowhere.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game has been criticized for its low replayability, with users rating it a 1 out of 5, indicating that there is little incentive to play it again after the initial experience.
- “The replay value is incredible, with so many different choices and outcomes to explore.”
- “Every playthrough feels fresh and unique, making me want to dive back in again and again.”
- “The variety of paths and strategies keeps the game engaging, ensuring I never get bored.”
- “The replay value is almost non-existent.”
- “Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to play it again.”
- “The lack of varied outcomes makes replaying feel tedious.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music and sound design in the game are highly praised, with reviewers highlighting the quality of the music, voice acting, and overall sound interactions as standout features.
- “The music, voice acting, and sound are done really well.”
- “Great overall sound, including music, voice acting, and interactions.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere is generally regarded as pleasant and visually appealing, with some users noting its beauty, while others feel it lacks uniqueness. Overall, it complements the well-crafted story but does not stand out as particularly remarkable.
- “The story is well-done and the atmosphere is gorgeous.”