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Black Mirror
By King Art Games, released 1 Jan 2017
- Microsoft Windows
- Linux
- macOS
What it is
Black Mirror is a point-and-click adventure set in Scotland in 1926. After his father’s death, David Gordon visits the family’s ancestral castle and investigates the secrets surrounding its history and the apparent curse on the Gordon family. The story follows David as he confronts nightmares, visions, and the possibility that he may follow his father into madness. Vision-like apparitions reveal more about the family’s past, while the atmosphere focuses on psychological horror. The game is a modern re-imagining of the gothic-horror adventure series, with voice acting from an ensemble cast. It is a single-player title from King Art Games, published by THQ Nordic, and released on Steam on November 28, 2017. It is available for Windows, Linux, and macOS, and includes full controller support, Steam Achievements, Steam Trading Cards, Remote Play on TV, and Family Sharing.
What players like, and what they don't
- Full controller support
- Available on Windows, Linux, and macOS
- Includes Steam Achievements and Trading Cards
- Family Sharing and Remote Play on TV
- Single-player only
Who it suits
Black Mirror suits players who want a story-led point-and-click adventure with a gothic-horror setting and family mysteries. Full controller support and availability on Windows, Linux, and macOS are also listed.
Black Mirror centers on David Gordon’s investigation of his family’s past in a castle shaped by secrets and visions. Its listed features include full controller support and several Steam sharing and achievement options.
