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BLACKHOLE

Xbox One, PC (Microsoft Windows), Linux, Mac, PlayStation 4 • 2015

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Quick resume

BLACKHOLE is an award-winning hardcore platformer with over 15 hours of story-driven sci-fi comedy and gravity-twisting puzzles. Complete Edition out now!

Global score

85/100

Genres

Action, Adventure, Indie, Platform, Puzzle

Pros

  • Challenging and rewarding gameplay
  • Original gravity mechanics
  • Engaging story and humor
  • Excellent voice acting and soundtrack
  • Active developer support

Cons

  • High difficulty causing frustration
  • Some control and physics issues
  • Repetitive deaths and retries
  • Dialogue can be annoying
  • Lack of multiplayer or cooperative modes

Motivations

  • Autonomy
    4

    "Players have freedom to explore levels, choose which collectibles to pursue, and solve puzzles with multiple approaches."

  • Competence
    5

    "Game is highly challenging, requiring precision platforming and puzzle solving, with frequent feedback through deaths and retries."

  • Competition
    3

    "Includes leaderboards and time challenges encouraging players to compare performance."

  • Continuation
    4

    "Many players report long playtimes, habitual retries, and strong motivation to keep playing despite difficulty."

  • Cooperation
    -5

    "Single-player experience focused on individual puzzle solving and platforming."

  • Creativity
    3

    "Players experiment with gravity mechanics and puzzle solutions, though within designed levels."

  • Domination
    -5

    "No evidence of exerting control over others; gameplay is personal and self-directed."

  • Escapism
    3

    "Players use the game as a challenging distraction and stress outlet, often describing frustration and immersion."

  • Expectation
    -4

    "Players engage voluntarily out of interest and challenge seeking, not obligation."

  • Experimenting
    4

    "Game encourages trying new strategies and mastering mechanics to overcome puzzles."

  • Exploration
    3

    "Open world hubs and hidden collectibles encourage discovery and curiosity."

  • Expression
    -3

    "Limited customization; players mainly use predefined characters and environments."

  • Fantasy
    3

    "Science fiction setting with imaginative gravity mechanics and story elements."

  • Fellowship
    -4

    "Minimal social interaction; focus is on solo play."

  • Growth
    4

    "Players develop skills in precision platforming and puzzle solving over time."

  • Health
    -5

    "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity involved."

  • Idle
    -4

    "Requires sustained focus and attention due to difficulty and precision demands."

  • Intimacy
    -5

    "No close social relationships formed through gameplay."

  • Leadership
    -5

    "No leadership roles; purely individual gameplay."

  • Progression
    4

    "Players collect items (selfburns, blackboxes) and unlock new levels and story content."

  • Relaxation
    -4

    "High frustration and tension reported due to difficulty and repeated failures."

  • Sensation
    3

    "Enjoyable visuals, music, and voice acting provide sensory stimulation."

  • Status
    2

    "Leaderboards and achievements provide some social recognition."

  • Story
    3

    "Narrative and character interactions are present and motivate players despite some criticism."

  • Strategy
    4

    "Players must plan routes and puzzle solutions carefully to succeed."

  • Thrill
    3

    "High stakes platforming and timed challenges create suspense and excitement."

  • Value
    4

    "Players feel they get good value for time and money due to length and content."

  • Violence
    -5

    "No combat or destruction; focus on puzzle and platforming."

  • Survival
    4

    "Players must avoid hazards and death to progress, emphasizing survival skills."

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