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BLACKTAIL

PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2022

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Quick resume

Forge the legend of Baba Yaga, a girl accused of witchcraft and expelled from her home. Live out the origins of the Slavic myth in this one-of-a-kind blend of intense archery combat and dark storytelling set in a vibrant fairy tale world.

Global score

81/100

Genres

Action, Adventure, Role-playing (RPG), Indie

Pros

  • Immersive fairy tale world
  • Engaging story and characters
  • Unique slavic folklore setting
  • Good voice acting and music
  • Meaningful morality system

Cons

  • Combat can feel repetitive
  • Some mechanics not well explained
  • Morality system impact limited
  • Minor bugs and jank reported
  • Platforming and minigames divisive

Motivations

  • Autonomy
    4

    "Players have freedom to explore, choose morality paths, and unlock skills by exploration and decisions rather than fixed routines."

  • Competence
    3

    "Combat and skill progression provide a moderate challenge with skill-based dodging and resource management."

  • Competition
    -4

    "Focus is on personal exploration and story progression without competitive or ranked modes."

  • Continuation
    4

    "Players report long playtimes, replayability with morality paths, and engagement with exploration and side quests."

  • Cooperation
    -5

    "Single-player experience focused on individual questing and story."

  • Creativity
    4

    "Players create their own experience through morality choices, skill unlocks, and exploration of a unique folklore world."

  • Domination
    -5

    "No evidence of exerting control or superiority over others; cooperative or social dominance not present."

  • Escapism
    5

    "Strongly immersive fairy tale world and narrative provide escape from reality."

  • Expectation
    -4

    "Players engage voluntarily driven by interest in story, folklore, and exploration."

  • Experimenting
    3

    "Players explore new areas, discover hidden skills, and experiment with morality and combat strategies."

  • Exploration
    5

    "Open world with many secrets, collectibles, and side quests encourages extensive exploration."

  • Expression
    3

    "Morality system and skill choices allow personal expression within the narrative framework."

  • Fantasy
    5

    "Game deeply rooted in Slavic folklore and fairy tale fantasy with supernatural elements."

  • Fellowship
    -5

    "Solo play with minimal social or community interaction."

  • Growth
    4

    "Skill tree progression and learning combat mechanics provide personal development."

  • Health
    -5

    "No physical activity or health-related gameplay elements."

  • Idle
    -3

    "Requires active attention and focus; some players note need for frequent saving and resource management."

  • Intimacy
    -4

    "Limited to narrative character interactions without forming close social bonds."

  • Leadership
    -5

    "No leadership or group management elements present."

  • Progression
    4

    "Players collect items, unlock skills, and upgrade abilities throughout the game."

  • Relaxation
    3

    "Atmospheric and immersive world provides flow and relaxation, though some combat can be tense."

  • Sensation
    3

    "Visuals, music, and voice acting provide sensory enjoyment and emotional engagement."

  • Status
    -5

    "No social recognition or leaderboard systems."

  • Story
    5

    "Narrative immersion is central, with rich lore, character development, and multiple story paths."

  • Strategy
    3

    "Combat and morality choices require planning and tactical thinking."

  • Thrill
    2

    "Combat and exploration have moments of tension and challenge but overall moderate suspense."

  • Value
    4

    "Players report good value for price with many hours of gameplay and replayability."

  • Violence
    2

    "Combat involves fighting creatures with bow and magic, but not excessively violent or gory."

  • Survival
    1

    "Some resource management and combat survival elements, but not extreme or central."

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