- January 22, 2014
- Daedalic Entertainment
- 29h median play time
Blackguards
Blackguards is a good romp with a rich established RPG world to draw from.
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About
"Blackguards" is a single-player Fantasy Turn Based Strategy game with pretty visuals and a splendid soundtrack. The game features an intriguing story of crime, drugs, and murder, with over 180 unique battlegrounds and 40+ hours of gameplay. Despite some hilarious moments and customizable characters, the game has dense atmosphere and bugs that can affect the experience.











- Engaging and addictive gameplay with a strong tactical turn-based combat system.
- Interesting characters and story, with good voice acting that adds depth to the narrative.
- Unique battle mechanics that incorporate environmental interactions, making each fight feel different.
- Frustrating RNG mechanics lead to frequent misses on high percentage attacks, making battles feel unfair.
- Linear story progression with limited exploration and character customization options can feel restrictive.
- Technical issues, including crashes and bugs, detract from the overall experience.
story
2,305 mentions Positive Neutral NegativeThe story in "Blackguards" is generally described as linear and predictable, often relying on fantasy clichés, which can detract from player engagement. While some players appreciate the dark themes and character interactions, many find the narrative lacks depth and meaningful choices, making it feel more like a series of battles strung together rather than a cohesive story. Despite its flaws, the game does offer intriguing elements and plot twists that can keep players invested, especially those who enjoy tactical combat.
“Blackguards boasts a deep and engaging narrative, immersing players in a dark and gritty fantasy world filled with intrigue and moral ambiguity.”
“The story unfolds through captivating dialogues and meaningful choices, keeping players invested in the outcome.”
“The story was quite compelling and it got me more and more interested as the game progressed and it became more open.”
“A very linear story with just boring fantasy cliches.”
“The story felt it had a strong start but struggled to maintain momentum, leaving me feeling lost or disengaged.”
“The story is linear and you can only really choose to skip a few optional battles.”
Blackguards PC Review
Blackguards is a good romp with a rich established RPG world to draw from.
86%Blackguards review
Masochistic stat-chasers will find much to enjoy, but Blackguards varied combat is no substitute for a fully-formed RPG.
53%Blackguards Review
Great graphics, huge, varied and interactive battlegrounds and a quasi-intriguing story are drastically hampered by shoddy RPG systems, flawed combat and terrible customisation. There's a fairly good game here hidden underneath a mountain of broken gameplay mechanics.
50%