Blackthorn Castle 2

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Blackthorn Castle 2 is a single player puzzle game. It was developed by Syntaxity and was released on August 7, 2020. It received positive reviews from players.

"Blackthorn Castle 2" is a point-and-click adventure game where players travel back in time to explore a 14th-century castle and surrounding areas to break dark spells, make deals with a bridge troll, and discover hidden clues and puzzles. Players use their archeology skills to help Uncle Henry find a mysterious artifact before anyone else. The game features custom-designed graphics, a dynamic map, and original soundtrack and sound effects.

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83%

Audience ScoreBased on 156 reviews

story4 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The graphics are beautiful and well-detailed, enhancing the overall experience.
The game offers a good length of gameplay with a variety of puzzles that range in difficulty.
Many players find the game enjoyable and challenging, with a compelling story that keeps them engaged.

The clues and puzzles are often nonsensical and not intuitive, leading to frustration.
Navigation can be confusing due to the large map and illogical room numbering, making it hard to progress without hints.
In-app purchases for hints and fast travel have been criticized as unnecessary costs after purchasing the game.

story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story in the game is praised for being nice, simple, and believable, providing a compelling narrative that enhances the gameplay experience. Players appreciate the consistency of the storyline compared to previous titles from the developer, although some find the initial quest unclear. Overall, the engaging story, combined with challenging gameplay and impressive graphics, contributes to a satisfying gaming experience.
- “There is always a decent story involved in the Syntaxity games, and this one is no exception.”
- “Storyline quite good, and a good way to pass a few hours.”
- “Very complex playground and a compelling story.”
- “Here the first quest is so unclear that you need a hint.”
graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics in the game are consistently praised as phenomenal and beautifully detailed, with many reviewers highlighting their high quality and aesthetic appeal. While the visuals are complemented by a strong soundtrack, some players noted that the animations are limited, primarily consisting of still images. Overall, the graphics contribute significantly to the game's immersive experience.
- “The graphics are phenomenal.”
- “The graphics are beautifully detailed.”
- “Well done with challenging gameplay and spectacular graphics bound together by an interesting story.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is praised for its relaxing quality and alignment with the fictional time period, featuring soundtracks that are consistent with Sintaxity's previous titles. Users appreciate the beautiful soundscapes and sound effects, noting that the music enhances the overall experience while maintaining the high standards set by the developer's earlier works.
- “Music is really relaxing, including sound effects.”
- “That said, expect the same incredible quality when it comes to graphics and music as their other entries.”
- “Very, very nice music to match the fictional time period.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
67%
The monetization model has received mixed feedback, with some players appreciating the absence of ads but expressing frustration over in-game purchases, particularly for features like fast travel and hint reveals in games they have already purchased. This has led to a decrease in motivation and enjoyment for some users.
- “No ads is great.”
- “Loving all your games that I bought until now, but when I saw that there are in-app purchases for the hints reveal in a game that I already purchased, it kind of made me lose my motivation and fun factor for the game.”
- “My reason for 4 stars is the in-game purchases (especially the fast travel one).”
- “I love all your games that I have bought until now, but when I saw that there are in-app purchases for the hint reveals in a game that I already purchased, it kind of made me lose my motivation and fun factor for the game.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Gameplay is characterized by a mix of easy puzzles and quests that create a relaxed experience, though some users have reported issues with certain mechanics, such as the flute puzzle, which can lead to frustration.
- “The gameplay is very mechanical, providing a structured experience.”
- “I am now stuck at the flute puzzle because the mechanics themselves aren't functioning properly.”
- “Very mechanical.”
- “Easy puzzles and quests make for very relaxed gameplay.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, indicating that it can become a monotonous and unenjoyable experience.
- “The grinding feels tedious and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “I find the grinding aspect to be incredibly monotonous, draining the fun out of the game.”
- “The amount of grinding required is overwhelming and takes away from the overall experience.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users express frustration with the emotional impact of gameplay, particularly due to inconsistent controls that disrupt immersion and create tension, especially during critical moments like seeking hiding places.

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Blackthorn Castle 2 is a puzzle game.

Blackthorn Castle 2 is available on Phone, iPad, iPhone, Tablet and others.

Blackthorn Castle 2 was released on August 7, 2020.

Blackthorn Castle 2 was developed by Syntaxity.

Blackthorn Castle 2 has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its monetization.

Blackthorn Castle 2 is a single player game.

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