Black Island
- October 14, 2015
- Helsinki Noir
- 1h median play time
Get on Steam"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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Reviews
- The game features a decent story and engaging cinematic videos that enhance the overall experience.
- The visuals, while simplistic, are appealing and contribute to the atmosphere of the game.
- It's a free game, making it accessible for players who enjoy short point-and-click adventures without any financial commitment.
- The game is extremely short, with most players completing it in under an hour, leaving many feeling unsatisfied.
- Puzzles are overly simplistic and lack challenge, making the gameplay feel unengaging.
- Technical aspects are lacking, with low-quality graphics and bugs that detract from the overall experience.
- story27 mentions
- 26 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it compelling yet underdeveloped, often feeling like a teaser for a more substantial narrative. While the atmosphere and cinematic elements are praised, many users express disappointment over the brevity and lack of depth in the plot, suggesting that it serves more as an introduction to a larger story. Overall, despite its shortcomings, the intriguing premise and engaging puzzles encourage players to remain hopeful for future installments that may expand on the narrative.
“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.”
- graphics14 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are generally described as mediocre, with simplistic 2D art assets that do not significantly improve with resolution adjustments. While some users appreciate the decent visuals and realistic touches, others find the overall quality lacking, particularly in comparison to more polished titles. A few reviews highlight moments of impressive graphics, especially in the context of point-and-click adventures, but the consensus leans towards a need for improvement.
“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.”
- gameplay9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
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 experience is deemed not worth the price, with a general sentiment of disappointment in the gameplay quality.
“The mechanics are not always obvious, which is good in some cases, and not in others.”
“The main focus of the game was on movie storytelling, which was made to perfection, but for the rest of the gameplay, such as puzzle solving and item usage, I think the developers should have put more time into it.”
“After 57 minutes of gameplay and finishing the game, I'll jump straight into the pros and cons.”
“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.”
- music3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
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.
“Great overall sound, including music, voice acting, and interactions.”
“The music, voice acting, and sound are done really well.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere is generally regarded as pleasant and visually appealing, with some users noting it as "gorgeous." However, opinions vary, with some feeling it lacks uniqueness and is merely satisfactory.
“The story is well-done and the atmosphere is gorgeous.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 200 % positive mentions
- -400 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players indicate that grinding in the game can be quite demanding, often requiring significant time investment or multiple attempts to progress effectively.
“Grinding in this game is incredibly rewarding and keeps you engaged.”
“The grind is satisfying and offers a real sense of progression.”
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
“I spent hours grinding, and it felt like I was getting nowhere.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game has low replay value, with many users indicating that once completed, there is little incentive to play through it again.
“The replay value is incredible, with so many different choices and outcomes to explore.”
“Every playthrough feels fresh and unique, thanks to the diverse paths and character interactions.”
“I love how the game encourages multiple runs, each revealing new secrets and storylines.”
“The replay value is extremely low.”
“Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to play it again.”
“The lack of varied outcomes makes replaying feel tedious.”
