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Blackwind

Heavy mechs smashing up alien threats is always going to be entertaining, but just be wary of expecting too much out of Blackwind other than straightforward action with some slight detours.
51%Game Brain Score
graphics, humor
gameplay, story
59% User Score Based on 27 reviews
Critic Score 55%Based on 17 reviews

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Blackwind is a top-down sci-fi action game that puts you in the shoes of a teenager trapped inside a prototype battle armor suit during an alien invasion. Face off against enemies, cut through their ranks, and fight back to stop a planetary invasion.

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59%
Audience ScoreBased on 44 reviews
graphics4 positive mentions
gameplay4 negative mentions
  • Engaging twin-stick shooter mechanics with a variety of combat options including melee and ranged attacks.
  • Good graphics and visual design, with well-done environments and character models.
  • Fun gameplay that allows for upgrades and customization, making it enjoyable for players who like straightforward action.
  • Poor camera angles and controls that can hinder gameplay, making it difficult to navigate and aim effectively.
  • Repetitive combat and level design, leading to a lack of variety and engagement over time.
  • Cringe-worthy voice acting and a generic story that detracts from the overall experience.
  • gameplay
    17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Gameplay reviews highlight a mix of strengths and weaknesses. While some players appreciate the fun combat mechanics and engaging top-down shooter elements, many criticize the repetitive environments, tedious exploration, and poor camera control, which detracts from the overall experience. The game offers a familiar gameplay style but struggles with execution, leading to a lack of variety and flow.

    • “This is a fun top-down shooter with some interesting new little (but likeable) tweaks and gameplay.”
    • “It doesn’t set out to reinvent the wheel, but I found its tried-and-tested gameplay set against a sci-fi backdrop quite hard to put down.”
    • “[Combat is fun, particularly slicing up enemies; the battle frame drone adds diversity to gameplay.]”
    • “Unfortunately, those combat mechanics are undermined a bit with the tedious exploration elements.”
    • “The game is visually repetitive with the same outdoor desert and canyon terrain and the same mix and match of indoor corridors and rooms being recycled for the first 2-3 hours of gameplay.”
    • “The camera control is super bad and confusing; it's an active detriment to your gameplay.”
  • story
    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it well-written and engaging, while others describe it as generic and uninteresting, merely serving as a backdrop for gameplay. Critics note that the narrative can feel underdeveloped and is often overshadowed by gameplay issues, such as camera problems and balance concerns. Overall, while the story has its moments, it is not the primary draw for most players.

    • “The story is well written and involves the player in the plot of the game.”
    • “The game is held together with an interesting story that starts with your ship getting shot out of orbit.”
    • “Royal mech story”
    • “The story is just something that's there to help move the game along; it's generic and boring.”
    • “You won't be playing this for the story anyway.”
    • “Blackwind is a beat 'em up with fun combat and progression that feels hampered by a mediocre story.”
  • graphics
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the graphics received mixed reviews, with many praising the quality and variety, especially for an indie studio, highlighting good lighting and appealing visuals. However, some users noted issues such as fuzziness and a lack of polish, which affected the overall experience.

    • “It's a good game, top-notch graphics for an indie studio.”
    • “The graphics are good, the different robot skins are nice.”
    • “The graphics look great, the sound effects and the music sound good too.”
    • “Graphics are fuzzy and need polishing.”
    • “Okay-ish graphics.”
    • “Decent graphics and lighting?”
  • grinding
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience; while smashing objects for experience and health can be enjoyable, the repetitive fetch quests and tedious exploration detract from the overall enjoyment. Many feel that the lack of engaging content and clear progression leads to frustration, particularly in the latter stages of the campaign. Overall, the combat mechanics are overshadowed by the monotonous elements of exploration.

    • “The fetch quests, keys, and unlocking doors are a bit tedious, and there is not a lot to search for while exploring. However, you can smash lots of stuff and gain experience and sometimes health, which is fun.”
    • “Unfortunately, the combat mechanics are undermined a bit by the tedious exploration elements.”
    • “If there were more things to find and more lore to uncover, the exploring would be less tedious.”
  • music
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the music in the game is generally considered fun and fitting for the environments, enhancing the overall experience. However, some players find it repetitive, which detracts from the enjoyment, especially when combined with other gameplay issues like awkward dialogue and unvaried landscapes.

    • “The environments look great and the music is rather fun and fits the mood.”
    • “Everything else is pretty good; mech sounds mechy, monsters sound like monsters, and the music is pretty good.”
    • “The graphics look great, and the sound effects and the music sound good too.”
    • “Repetitive music, awkward dialogue, and unvaried landscapes all lead to a pretty lackluster experience that even the fun combat can’t fix.”
    • “The music is repetitive, which detracts from the overall experience.”
    • “The voice acting is awkward, and the music feels monotonous.”
  • stability
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability has been criticized for various glitches, including issues with mechs passing through walls during animations. While some players experienced minor to significant bugs, there is a positive note regarding the developers' responsiveness to community feedback and their commitment to addressing these issues post-launch.

    • “I ran into a few glitches over my 12 hours playing, some minor, some a bit more concerning.”
    • “Sometimes the mech glitches through walls during kill animations.”
    • “[terrible camera, bad platforming, undercooked story, balance issues, bugs and glitches]”
  • humor
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is polarizing; while some players find the voice acting and certain lines amusing, others describe it as painfully bad and offensive, detracting from the overall experience. Despite this, a few users appreciate the humor in the context of the game's nonsensical story and some engaging puzzles.

    • “Unbelievably boring offensive capabilities, a nonsensical story, and hilarious voice acting which tries its best to stand out.”
    • “Some good puzzles; some interesting combat; some funny lines.”
  • optimization
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization is generally well-received, particularly on the Switch, where it delivers decent performance. Players appreciate the effective rollout of abilities and upgrades, contributing to a solid and satisfying combat experience.

    • “Decent performance on Switch, good rollout of abilities and upgrades, solid satisfying combat.”

55%Critics’ scoreBased on 17 critic reviews

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