Black Mirror

King Art Games

Rank: #3 / 7
Released: 2017
Studio: King Art Games
Genre: point-and-click adventure

At a glance

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.

Who it is for

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.

What is good

Full controller support
Available on Windows, Linux, and macOS
Includes Steam Achievements and Trading Cards
Family Sharing and Remote Play on TV

What to know first

Single-player only

Verdict

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.