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Blackwell Epiphany

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Linux • 2014

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Quick resume

The last game in the Blackwell series.

Global score

98/100

Genres

Adventure, Indie, Point-and-click, Role-playing (RPG), Puzzle

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    Pros

    • Engaging and emotional story
    • Well-developed characters and voice acting
    • Logical and satisfying puzzles
    • Atmospheric pixel art and music
    • Longer playtime and series conclusion

    Cons

    • Pixel hunting and backtracking frustrations
    • Some plot points unresolved or rushed
    • Low resolution graphics
    • Lack of controller support
    • Some players dislike the ending

    Analysis

    A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Intimacy, Survival, Violence, Competition. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Cooperation, Strategy. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Expression.

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

    Motivations

    • Autonomy
      4

      "Players control two characters independently and make decisions to solve puzzles and progress the story."

    • Competence
      3

      "Logical puzzles and clue deduction require skill and thought, with some challenge and feedback."

    • Competition
      -4

      "Focus is on personal story progression and puzzle solving without comparison or leaderboards."

    • Continuation
      4

      "Players engage deeply with the series over multiple games and long play sessions."

    • Cooperation
      2

      "Gameplay involves switching and coordinating between two characters, Rosa and Joey."

    • Creativity
      2

      "Players combine clues and explore environments creatively to solve puzzles."

    • Domination
      -5

      "The game emphasizes equal partnership between characters and respectful interactions."

    • Escapism
      4

      "The supernatural story and emotional narrative provide strong real-life escape."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily driven by intrinsic interest and emotional investment."

    • Experimenting
      2

      "Players explore clues and test puzzle solutions, though within a structured narrative."

    • Exploration
      3

      "Players explore multiple locations and revisit areas to uncover new clues."

    • Expression
      -3

      "Character and environment visuals are fixed pixel art with limited customization."

    • Fantasy
      4

      "The game features ghosts, spirit guides, and supernatural elements in a fictional setting."

    • Fellowship
      1

      "Some social interaction through character dialogue, but primarily a solo experience."

    • Growth
      3

      "Players develop skills in puzzle solving and understanding complex storylines."

    • Health
      -5

      "Sedentary gameplay typical of point-and-click adventures with no physical activity."

    • Idle
      -4

      "Requires focused attention and continuous engagement to progress puzzles and story."

    • Intimacy
      3

      "Strong emotional connection to characters and story fosters intimacy."

    • Leadership
      -3

      "Players follow a guided narrative with no leadership or group management roles."

    • Progression
      4

      "Players accumulate clues, unlock story elements, and achieve game milestones."

    • Relaxation
      3

      "Balanced challenge and narrative flow provide a satisfying, immersive experience."

    • Sensation
      2

      "Atmospheric music and pixel art create mood but sensory stimulation is moderate."

    • Status
      -5

      "No social recognition or ranking; focus is on personal story experience."

    • Story
      5

      "Deep narrative immersion with complex characters and overarching plot."

    • Strategy
      3

      "Logical reasoning and planning required to solve puzzles and advance."

    • Thrill
      2

      "Emotional tension and suspense arise from story developments and mysteries."

    • Value
      4

      "Series offers good return on time with engaging story and gameplay."

    • Violence
      -4

      "Focus on helping spirits and investigation rather than combat or destruction."

    • Survival
      -3

      "Low-risk environment focused on investigation rather than threat avoidance."

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    Last update: 29/04/2026