- January 13, 2012
- Wadjet Eye Games
- 5h median play time
Blackwell Deception
Platforms
About
In "Blackwell Deception", join Rosa, a genuine psychic, and her spirit guide Joey as they investigate a series of mysterious deaths linked to deceitful street psychics. Uncover the truth behind the illicit world of psychic scams in various locales, from downtown nightclubs to luxury yachts, while addressing some of Joey's own buried secrets. This thrilling supernatural adventure game promises to offer a captivating and mysterious experience.








- The story is engaging and well-written, with a compelling narrative that ties together elements from previous games.
- The game features improved graphics and voice acting, enhancing the overall experience.
- The puzzles are clever and logical, providing a satisfying challenge without being overly difficult.
- Some character sprites and animations feel less polished compared to previous entries, leading to a visual downgrade.
- Certain puzzles can be obscure or require specific actions that may not be intuitive, causing frustration.
- The hint system can be inconsistent, sometimes providing vague guidance that doesn't help players progress.
story
700 mentions Positive Neutral NegativeThe story in "Blackwell Deception," the fourth installment of the Blackwell series, is praised for its depth and complexity, effectively weaving character development with overarching narrative threads that connect to previous games. Players appreciate the engaging plot, which introduces new elements while expanding on existing lore, particularly regarding the protagonists, Rosa and Joey. Despite some criticisms regarding pacing and certain plot points feeling disconnected, the game is generally regarded as a strong continuation of the series, leaving players eager for the next chapter.
“The overarching storyline is compelling, drawing threads from the first three games while introducing new elements that deepen the lore.”
“The game does a very good job putting together all the pieces of the story to create a very engaging, emotional and exciting game.”
“The blackwell series as a whole is extremely well done, with an ongoing story line that is well thought out and genuinely engaging, and characters that are fleshed out and multi-dimensional.”
“The cases you investigate are interesting by themselves, though the main storyline they are tied to is a bit lackluster.”
“Thirdly, the story, which wasn't engaging to begin with, ends with a very meh explanation to the motives and identities of the players involved.”
“The story is extremely boring, literally kept falling asleep while playing.”