Description
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Blacksad: Under the Skin is an adventure game that brings the noir detective world of the acclaimed comic series by Juan Díaz Canales and Juanjo Guarnido into the interactive realm. Here’s a detailed description tailored for its listing on Steam:
Game Overview:
Developer: Pendulo Studios, with assistance from YS Interactive
Publisher: Microïds
Release Date: November 14, 2019
Genre: Adventure, Crime, Mystery
Setting and Story:
Setting: The game is set in an anthropomorphic 1950s New York City, capturing the gritty, jazz-infused atmosphere of the original comics. The world is filled with animal characters, each embodying human traits and professions, providing a unique backdrop for detective work.
Story: You play as John Blacksad, a feline private detective known for his sharp wit and moral ambiguity. The story begins with the mysterious death of Joe Dunn, a boxing club owner, and the subsequent disappearance of his star fighter, Bobby Yale, just before a crucial match. Blacksad is hired by Joe’s daughter, Sonia Dunn, to delve into this dark case, leading him through the seedy underbelly of New York, dealing with corruption, crime, and intrigue. The narrative explores themes of betrayal, loyalty, and the quest for truth amidst a noir setting.
Gameplay:
Detective Work: The gameplay focuses on investigation mechanics where you gather clues, connect them to form conclusions, and interrogate characters. Blacksad uses his feline senses to slow down time and highlight important details in the environment, making detective work feel immersive.
Choices Matter: Players make decisions that not only affect the immediate outcome of conversations and scenarios but also shape Blacksad’s character alignment and the story’s conclusion. There are six possible endings, each influenced by the player’s choices.
Puzzle and QTE Elements: The game includes puzzles that range from environmental interactions to logical deductions, alongside Quick Time Events (QTEs) during action sequences or confrontations, adding a layer of urgency and interactivity.
Narrative and Character Interaction: The narrative is rich with dialogue choices, where how you treat characters can change your relationship with them, potentially unlocking different story paths or information.
Visuals and Audio:
Art Style: Blacksad: Under the Skin stays true to the comic’s visual style with a 3D world that resembles the 2D art of the comics. The characters are anthropomorphic animals with expressive designs, fitting the noir genre’s aesthetic.
Soundtrack: The game boasts a jazz soundtrack that complements the 1950s setting, enhancing the mood with its smoky, mysterious tones. Voice acting is present, delivering performances that match the tone of the noir narrative.
Reception:
Reviews: Critics have given mixed to positive reviews, praising the atmosphere, story, and art style but sometimes critiquing gameplay mechanics like the tank controls and some repetitive investigative elements. Users on Steam have generally rated it positively, enjoying the narrative depth and the unique adaptation of the comic series.
Additional Features:
Content Warnings: Contains scenes of intense violence and depictions of blood, advised for mature audiences.
Localization: Available in multiple languages, enhancing accessibility to a broad audience.
Blacksad: Under the Skin offers players a chance to live through a compelling detective story, with a focus on narrative and character development set against the backdrop of a beautifully rendered, unique world.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
WindowsmacOS
MINIMUM:
OS: 64-bits Windows 7
Processor: Intel Core i5 (3GHz) or equivalent
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: AMD R7 260X / Nvidia GTX 750 Ti 2 GB
DirectX: Version 11
Storage: 30 GB available space
RECOMMENDED:
OS: 64-bits Windows 10
Processor: Intel Core i7 (3GHz) or equivalent
Memory: 16 GB RAM
Graphics: AMD Radeon RX VEGA 64 / Nvidia GTX 1080
DirectX: Version 12
Storage: 30 GB available space
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