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Black Book

Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Mac, PlayStation 4 • 2021

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Quick resume

“Black Book” is a dark RPG Adventure, based on Slavic myths, in which you play as a young sorceress. Fight evil forces in card-based battles and explore the world, where humans live alongside mythological creatures.

Global score

92/100

Genres

Adventure, Indie, Role-playing (RPG), Strategy, Card & Board Game, Turn-based strategy (TBS)

Pros

  • Rich slavic folklore and mythology
  • Engaging story with meaningful choices
  • Strategic and varied deck-building combat
  • Immersive atmosphere and music
  • Long playtime with replayability

Cons

  • Clunky movement and navigation
  • Some localization and voice acting issues
  • Save system can be frustrating
  • Combat balance can become easy late game
  • Linear exploration and pacing issues

Motivations

  • Autonomy
    3

    "Players have some freedom in deck building, dialogue choices, and multiple ways to solve problems, though overall story progression is relatively linear."

  • Competence
    3

    "Combat involves strategic deck building and tactical card play with puzzle battles requiring skillful solutions; some players find combat easy after mastering mechanics."

  • Competition
    -3

    "Focus is on single-player experience with no evidence of competitive multiplayer or leaderboards; gameplay centers on personal progress and choices."

  • Continuation
    4

    "Many players report long play sessions (20-40 hours), strong attachment to story and lore, and repeated engagement with the game."

  • Cooperation
    -4

    "Gameplay is primarily single-player with no cooperative multiplayer; players manage their own decks and demons independently."

  • Creativity
    4

    "Players customize decks, experiment with various card synergies and builds, and make meaningful choices affecting story and gameplay."

  • Domination
    -4

    "No evidence of exerting control or superiority over other players; interactions are narrative-driven and personal."

  • Escapism
    5

    "Strong immersion in Slavic folklore, mythology, and atmospheric storytelling provides a deep escape from reality."

  • Expectation
    -4

    "Players engage voluntarily out of interest in folklore, story, and gameplay; no indication of obligation or external pressure."

  • Experimenting
    4

    "Players try different deck builds, strategies, and approaches to combat and puzzles; game encourages exploration of mechanics."

  • Exploration
    2

    "Some light exploration of locations and lore entries, though environments are relatively linear and limited in scope."

  • Expression
    2

    "Players customize decks and choose dialogue options, but no avatar customization or cosmetic personalization."

  • Fantasy
    5

    "Game deeply rooted in Slavic mythology, folklore, and supernatural themes with witches, demons, and magic."

  • Fellowship
    -4

    "Single-player experience with minimal social interaction or community involvement."

  • Growth
    4

    "Players learn lore, develop deck-building skills, and improve strategic thinking throughout the game."

  • Health
    -5

    "Typical sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or health-related features."

  • Idle
    -3

    "Requires focused attention on story, combat, and decision-making; no evidence of casual or background play."

  • Intimacy
    -4

    "Interactions are mostly surface-level narrative choices; no evidence of forming close social relationships."

  • Leadership
    -4

    "No leadership or group management roles; player acts independently."

  • Progression
    4

    "Players accumulate cards, items, and abilities; story progression and character development occur."

  • Relaxation
    3

    "Atmosphere and music promote immersion and mood; some players find pacing slow but relaxing."

  • Sensation
    2

    "Visuals and music create atmospheric sensory experience, though graphics are simple and low-poly."

  • Status
    -4

    "No social recognition or ranking systems; achievements are personal and narrative-based."

  • Story
    5

    "Strong narrative focus with deep lore, character development, and multiple endings influenced by player choices."

  • Strategy
    4

    "Combat and deck building require planning, problem solving, and tactical decision-making."

  • Thrill
    2

    "Some suspense in story and boss battles, but overall gameplay is controlled and predictable."

  • Value
    4

    "Players report long playtime and rich content for price; some mention minor bugs but overall good value."

  • Violence
    2

    "Combat involves battling demons with spells; violence is stylized and tied to folklore themes."

  • Survival
    2

    "Players manage health and status effects in combat; some difficulty spikes but no extreme survival mechanics."

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