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The Blackout Club

PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, PlayStation 4 • 2019

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Quick resume

The Blackout Club is a first-person co-op horror game centered around a group of teenage friends investigating a monstrous secret beneath the skin of their small town. 1-4 players explore procedurally-generated missions against a fearsome enemy you can only see with your eyes closed.

Global score

77/100

Genres

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

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    Pros

    • Unique cooperative stealth gameplay
    • Deep and evolving lore
    • Immersive horror atmosphere
    • Active and welcoming community
    • Developer interaction and live story elements

    Cons

    • Limited mission variety leading to repetition
    • Small player base affecting matchmaking
    • Some ui and control limitations
    • Gameplay can be difficult for solo players
    • Content updates have slowed or ended

    Analysis

    Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Cooperation, Fellowship, Intimacy, Leadership. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Story. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Violence, Relaxation.

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    Motivations

    • Autonomy
      3

      "Players can choose missions, customize characters, and use various abilities and tactics, with some freedom in approach and decision-making."

    • Competence
      4

      "The game requires skillful stealth, teamwork, and strategic use of gadgets, with a learning curve and challenge increasing over time."

    • Competition
      1

      "Includes a PvP invasion mode (Stalker) but primarily cooperative with limited competitive ranking or leaderboard focus."

    • Continuation
      2

      "Players engage in repeated missions with progression and lore discovery, though some note content can feel repetitive over long play."

    • Cooperation
      5

      "Strongly cooperative multiplayer focus with teamwork essential to complete objectives and survive."

    • Creativity
      3

      "Players customize characters and experiment with different abilities and approaches to missions."

    • Domination
      -3

      "Interactions emphasize teamwork and shared goals rather than dominance or power over others."

    • Escapism
      4

      "Immersive horror atmosphere and story provide strong escapism and distraction from real life."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of interest and enjoyment, with no indication of obligation or pressure."

    • Experimenting
      3

      "Players try new tactics, use different gadgets, and explore evolving lore and mission variations."

    • Exploration
      3

      "Unlocking new map areas and discovering hidden lore and secrets encourages exploration."

    • Expression
      3

      "Character customization and cosmetic options allow for personal expression."

    • Fantasy
      4

      "Supernatural horror setting with imaginative entities, childhood fantasy themes, and mysterious lore."

    • Fellowship
      4

      "Community engagement and multiplayer cooperation foster a sense of belonging and shared experience."

    • Growth
      4

      "Players develop skills in stealth, teamwork, and game mechanics, and uncover complex story elements."

    • Health
      -4

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

    • Idle
      -3

      "Requires focused attention and continuous engagement during missions."

    • Intimacy
      3

      "Multiplayer voice chat and community interaction enable social bonding and friendships."

    • Leadership
      2

      "Some players may take lead roles in coordinating missions, but overall teamwork is emphasized."

    • Progression
      4

      "Leveling up unlocks new areas, abilities, and story content, providing a sense of advancement."

    • Relaxation
      -2

      "Tense stealth and horror elements create sustained alertness rather than relaxation."

    • Sensation
      3

      "Atmospheric audio and visuals provide immersive sensory stimulation and emotional engagement."

    • Status
      1

      "Some recognition through community and cosmetic unlocks, but limited social status focus."

    • Story
      5

      "Deep, evolving narrative with lore, live interactions, and mystery central to the experience."

    • Strategy
      4

      "Requires planning, stealth tactics, and problem solving to complete missions and avoid enemies."

    • Thrill
      4

      "Suspenseful stealth and horror elements create tension and excitement."

    • Value
      3

      "Generally considered a good value especially on sale, with unique gameplay and community."

    • Violence
      -3

      "Focus on stealth and avoidance rather than combat or destruction."

    • Survival
      4

      "Players must avoid detection and threats to survive missions, emphasizing survival mechanics."

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