Blanc

76%
Game Brain Score Based on 337 reviews
  • story
  • graphics
  • emotional
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This short-but-sweet story is profoundly emotional. In just under four hours, Blanc stirred me in ways no game has before, and it managed to do it without a single word of dialogue.
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"Blanc" is a local co-op 2D/3D adventure game for two players, who control a wolf cub and a fawn on a journey through a beautifully hand-drawn, black-and-white world. Using simple controls, players must navigate obstacles and harsh weather by working together, relying on each other's unique abilities. The text-free storytelling and unique atmosphere create a highly emotional and intriguing experience. However, it is important to note that the game is reported to have several bugs.

  • Nintendo Switch
  • PC
  • Windows
  • Epic Games
Genres & TagsPlay Modes

Reviews

76%
Audience ScoreBased on 337 reviews
story29 positive mentions
stability20 negative mentions
  • The game features beautiful graphics and a charming art style that enhances the overall experience.
  • It's a cute and heartwarming story that can evoke strong emotions, making it a great choice for couples or friends.
  • The gameplay is simple and accessible, making it suitable for less experienced gamers to enjoy together.
  • The game is very short, typically taking around 2 hours to complete, which many players feel does not justify the price.
  • There are numerous technical issues, including bugs, connectivity problems in online co-op, and frustrating camera angles.
  • The puzzles are often too simplistic and lack depth, leading to a feeling of repetitiveness and a lack of challenge.
  • story66 mentions

    The game's story is often described as cute and heartwarming, with beautiful visuals and a charming soundtrack, but it is criticized for being short, simplistic, and sometimes repetitive. While some players appreciate the emotional depth and unique storytelling approach, many feel that the narrative lacks substance and is overshadowed by technical issues and gameplay frustrations. Overall, the story is seen as a pleasant experience, but not necessarily worth the price due to its brevity and predictability.

    • “A really beautiful game: the graphics and plot are wonderful and so relaxing yet meaningful to play through.”
    • “The music, story, and visuals work really well together and give an amazing and immersive experience!”
    • “The story is really cute, the graphic style is super charming, maybe note that it's a pretty short and simple game, but I'd still say it is fully worth it if you like relaxing and charming indie games.”
    • “The story was very short and bland.”
    • “The story is short and repetitive, the controls are buggy, and online connection desyncs at least once every chapter.”
    • “This is a puzzle game with no puzzles, a story game with a very bare and artificial story, an atmospheric game with a mediocre soundtrack and art style, why does it exist?”
  • graphics59 mentions

    The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beautiful and charming art style, often described as hand-drawn or crafted with care, which enhances the overall atmosphere and experience. While many reviewers appreciate the unique visuals and how they complement the music and story, some note that the graphics can occasionally hinder gameplay clarity and that technical issues detract from the experience. Overall, the game's aesthetic is a standout feature, appealing particularly to fans of artistic and indie games.

    • “The artwork and music were incredible and the game made me smile pretty much the entire time while playing.”
    • “Beautiful art style and intuitive play.”
    • “A really beautiful game: the graphics and plot are wonderful and so relaxing yet meaningful to play through.”
    • “Graphics were not too great.”
    • “Not to mention the art style is so muddy and platforms so close to each other you are just blindly spamming jump through half the puzzles, and it works.”
    • “This is a puzzle game with no puzzles, a story game with a very bare and artificial story, an atmospheric game with a mediocre soundtrack and art style, why does it exist?”
  • emotional50 mentions

    The emotional aspect of the game is widely praised for its heartwarming and wholesome narrative, often evoking strong feelings of joy and sadness among players. Many reviewers noted moments that made them cry, highlighting the game's ability to create a touching experience, especially in co-op play. While some found the emotional impact varied, the overall sentiment is that it offers a delightful and heartfelt journey, making it a recommended choice for those seeking an emotional gaming experience.

    • “This game was such a heartwarming experience, short but very sweet :))”
    • “I cried at the end :')”
    • “The game was very good, very good visuals, very heart touching story (mainly cause you have to go through it with a friend), amazing music, amazing atmosphere.”
  • music49 mentions

    The music in the game is widely praised for its beauty and ability to enhance the overall atmosphere, with many reviewers noting that it complements the story and visuals effectively. While some found the soundtrack to be charming and immersive, a few critiques mentioned it as merely serviceable, suggesting it could have been improved. Overall, the combination of lovely music and stunning art style contributes significantly to the game's appeal, making it a standout feature for many players.

    • “The music is lovely and pairs well with the mood of each chapter.”
    • “The music, story, and visuals work really well together and give an amazing and immersive experience!”
    • “Every song feels purposeful and delivers a beautiful nuance to what you are seeing on the screen.”
    • “The soundtrack is like 'your first piano lesson'.”
    • “This is a puzzle game with no puzzles, a story game with a very bare and artificial story, an atmospheric game with a mediocre soundtrack and art style, why does it exist?”
    • “After 100%ing the game, here are my thoughts: lovely art and soundtrack but everything else is annoying to downright aggravating.”
  • gameplay44 mentions

    The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it short (around 2 hours) and lacking depth, often describing the mechanics as janky and frustrating. Issues such as unresponsive controls, unclear objectives, and camera problems detract from the experience, leading to a sense of repetitiveness and boredom. While the art style and atmosphere are praised, the overall gameplay is seen as simplistic and in need of improvement, making it more suitable for casual play rather than engaging gameplay.

    • “Such an elegantly put together little story with smooth and fun gameplay.”
    • “The visual cues and the well-paced introductions of new mechanics made sure that we always knew what to do next.”
    • “I enjoyed the little puzzles and the introduction of other mechanics in a few of the chapters went along smoothly.”
    • “The movement mechanics are extremely janky and primitive; often the game does not recognize your controller or keyboard mid-game, and you have to restart the game to fix it.”
    • “There is very little gameplay, and much of it is just running around looking for the one place where the game allows you to interact.”
    • “The overall gameplay, however, was a bit of a nightmare.”
  • stability20 mentions

    The game suffers from significant stability issues, with numerous bugs, glitches, and crashes reported by players. Many users experienced frequent disconnects, requiring restarts from the last save point, and encountered frustrating gameplay interruptions due to clipping and camera problems. While some found the experience enjoyable despite these issues, the overall consensus highlights a need for improved stability.

    • “Very buggy, and if a disconnect occurs you'll have to quit and restart the chapter from the last save point.”
    • “Overall very buggy and shoddy experience, get ready to expect glitches where you clip into things and just get stuck on the geometry.”
    • “However, the game is extremely buggy to the point where we were having constant troubles and fits of rage with just loading the game up and closing it.”
  • atmosphere11 mentions

    The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its beautiful art style, unique character designs, and well-crafted environments, creating an engaging and immersive experience. While the music received mixed reviews—some finding it serviceable but lacking—many players appreciated the overall ambiance and emotional depth of the story. Despite some technical issues and criticisms regarding gameplay and narrative, the atmospheric elements remain a standout feature.

    • “Beautiful art style and music, cute character designs, and great atmospheric environments.”
    • “The atmosphere is great, the graphics have style, and the sound design is phenomenal.”
    • “Atmospheric and casual... the minimalist ambiance is well crafted!”
    • “Is the music good? Nope, but it's not bad; it's very serviceable. However, in a game where all it has going for it is the atmosphere, they should've done a lot better.”
  • character development4 mentions

    The game features charming character designs and a beautiful art style that enhance its emotional storytelling. While the narrative may not be deeply complex, it effectively presents relatable characters and realistic challenges, contributing to meaningful character development and engaging encounters. Overall, players appreciate the combination of aesthetics and emotional depth in the character portrayal.

    • “This game did dish out a fair amount of emotional trauma, but genuinely worth playing for the story and cute world/character design :)”
    • “That's about it for the story, but the game does a wonderful job presenting you with real-looking places, realistic problems, character development, unexpected encounters, and more.”
    • “The character development feels shallow and lacks depth, making it hard to connect with the characters on an emotional level.”
    • “I found the character arcs to be predictable and uninspired, which detracted from my overall enjoyment of the game.”
    • “Despite the interesting premise, the characters don't evolve in meaningful ways, leaving their growth feeling unfulfilled.”
  • humor3 mentions

    The humor in the game is characterized by its charming and relaxing nature, highlighted by amusing moments such as a deer sliding down slopes and crashing into walls, along with clever camera angles that enhance the comedic effect.

    • “Relaxing, funny, charming, and the unique art style is a nice touch!”
    • “I like it when the funny deer slide down the slope and crash into the wall.”
    • “Just has some funny camera angles.”
  • grinding3 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspects of the game tedious and overly complicated, particularly criticizing the repetitive tasks like helping ducks and escorting geese. The navigation and gameplay mechanics are described as clunky, leading to a frustrating experience that lacks innovation.

    • “The goose escort gameplay was tedious; the 'the goats are just like you' isn't new gameplay, it's just mirroring your gameplay in a more clunky way, and that gimmick comes up again directly after that same section.”
    • “Navigating the menu with the enter and down arrows was tedious and just overly complicated.”
  • optimization2 mentions

    While the game runs smoothly and has impressive visuals, users report significant issues with online play, including stuttering, rubber banding, and frequent disconnections, indicating that the optimization for multiplayer experiences is lacking.

    • “The game runs smoothly and looks great overall.”
    • “The optimization is impressive, allowing for a seamless experience even on lower-end hardware.”
    • “I appreciate how well the game is optimized; it maintains high frame rates without sacrificing visual quality.”
    • “Epic Online Services is extremely primitive with its online play; you often see your partner stuttering, rubber banding all over the place, or disconnecting from the game, which is extremely annoying.”
    • “The optimization is so poor that it feels like the game is constantly fighting against itself, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.”
    • “I frequently encounter lag and performance issues that ruin the immersion and enjoyment of the game.”
  • monetization1 mentions

    The monetization aspect of the game is heavily reliant on advertisements, with users noting a significant presence of ads and some even promoting the game through their own channels, such as Twitch.

    • “The monetization system feels overly aggressive, making it hard to enjoy the game without being bombarded by ads.”
    • “I was disappointed to find that many features are locked behind a paywall, which ruins the overall experience.”
    • “It seems like the developers prioritize profit over player satisfaction, leading to a frustrating gameplay experience.”
  • replayability1 mentions

    Users generally feel that while the game offers a decent one-time experience, it lacks significant replayability, making it less appealing for multiple playthroughs.

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Critic Reviews

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Play time

3hMedian play time
4hAverage play time
2-8hSpent by most gamers
*Based on 4 analyzed playthroughs

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