Blind Spot

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Blind Spot is a single player puzzle game. It was developed by Unlimited Fly Games and was released on April 9, 2020. It received neutral reviews from players.

Waking up alone in the storeroom, the mansion you have been living with your father and younger sister is somewhat different from it use to be. The text message from the mysterious number makes you even more confused.

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Audience ScoreBased on 28 reviews

story6 positive mentions

grinding6 negative mentions

The graphics and visual design are impressive, creating an intriguing environment that enhances the gameplay experience.
The game features a variety of puzzles that can be challenging and engaging for players who enjoy problem-solving.
The story, centered around family themes of loss and forgiveness, adds emotional depth to the gameplay.

The movement speed is frustratingly slow, making exploration tedious and detracting from the overall experience.
Many puzzles lack clear hints or logic, leading to confusion and a reliance on walkthroughs to progress.
The inventory system is poorly designed, limiting players to carrying only two items at a time, which can disrupt gameplay.

story
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
65%
14%
The game's story revolves around themes of family, loss, and forgiveness, primarily conveyed through text descriptions and messaging, which some players found convoluted and unengaging. While the environment and collectibles enhance the narrative, the storytelling is criticized for being unpolished and lacking natural dialogue, leading to a mixed reception. Despite some players appreciating the creepy undertones and artistic presentation, others felt the pacing and execution detracted from their overall experience.
- “Great story, recommend.”
- “You are essentially solving puzzles throughout a mansion and trying to uncover a story about a family behind all of it.”
- “The story is told through text descriptions of objects and rooms, as well as ongoing text messaging with an 'unknown number.' It is a story about family - loss and forgiveness.”
- “Sadly, the movement speed, pacing, slapdash storytelling, and bad translations mixed with puzzles that are more busy work than brain work made me finally give up with the annoyance.”
- “On the negative side, the developers try to tell the story through text messaging as well, and it gets overly convoluted.”
- “There is a backstory, but it's kind of boring.”
graphics
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63%
18%
19%
The graphics in the game have received high praise for their quality, elegance, and the effective use of lighting, creating an intriguing environment that enhances the overall experience. Players are particularly impressed with the visual techniques and the emotional impact of the graphics, although some noted the lack of customizable graphic settings. Overall, the visuals are described as wonderful and a standout feature of the game.
- “I will say that the graphics are very good in this game.”
- “The developers of [i]blind spot[/i] know how to make nice graphics and an intriguing environment.”
- “Anyway, that said, the graphics are wonderful and the background music and sounds feel and fit the situations.”
- “And there are no graphic settings or any way to remap the controls.”
- “The graphics are underwhelming and lack detail, making the game feel outdated.”
- “The character models are poorly designed and look like they belong in a last-gen game.”
grinding
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The grinding aspect of the game is heavily criticized, with many users finding the numerous and lengthy puzzles to be tedious and dull, suggesting that players who dislike constant puzzle-solving should avoid it.
- “If you don't enjoy constant puzzles, then stay away from this game because it's just one tediously dull puzzle after another.”
- “However, the gameplay is not very enjoyable in my opinion because I found the puzzles far too numerous, lengthy, and tediously dull.”
- “Puzzles felt tedious.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players finding the numerous and lengthy puzzles tedious and dull, while others appreciated the inclusion of a few original mechanics that added interest. Overall, the experience is marred by the overwhelming quantity of puzzles.
- “Some puzzles were very interesting and added a few original mechanics we hadn't seen before.”
- “However, the gameplay is not very enjoyable in my opinion because I found the puzzles far too numerous, lengthy, and tediously dull.”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the emotional aspect of the game particularly impactful, highlighting the heartwarming relationship between the brother and sister characters. The unique storytelling and powerful graphics enhance the overall emotional experience, making the playthrough both engaging and touching.
- “I enjoy the playthrough, and knowing the game is about a brother and sister is really heartwarming, as well as how they interact.”
- “The storyboard is fantastic and a bit different. The techniques used in creating the graphics and displays are powerful and heartwarming!”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music and sound design in the game are highly praised for their ability to enhance the overall experience, fitting seamlessly with the game's situations and contributing to an enjoyable atmosphere. Players appreciate how the combination of art and music creates an engaging environment that encourages them to spend more time in the game.
- “The graphics are wonderful, and the background music and sounds feel and fit the situations.”
- “It is fun, challenging, and the art and music create an environment that I enjoyed spending time in.”