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adventure video game
Blackwell Unbound
By Wadjet Eye Games, released 1 Jan 2007
- Microsoft Windows
- Linux
- macOS
What it is
Blackwell Unbound is a single-player adventure game from Wadjet Eye Games, set in Manhattan in 1973. A string of accidents at a midtown construction site and the sound of a saxophone on Roosevelt Island appear unrelated to the city’s residents. Medium Lauren Blackwell and her spirit guide, Joey Mallone, suspect a connection and work to stop an enigmatic killer. The game is listed in the Adventure and Indie genres. Steam features include achievements, trading cards, captions, commentary and Steam Cloud. Remote Play is supported on phones and tablets, and Family Sharing is available. The platforms listed for the game are Windows, Linux and macOS; the Steam listing also includes all three. The entry gives 2007 as its year, while the Steam release date is Jan 13, 2012.
What players like, and what they don't
- Features a mystery involving Lauren and Joey.
- Captions and commentary are available.
- Remote Play supports phones and tablets.
- Listed for Windows, Linux and macOS.
- Single-player only.
- No multiplayer feature is listed.
Who it suits
It suits players looking for a story-led adventure with a supernatural mystery and a Manhattan setting. Captions and commentary are among its listed Steam features.
Blackwell Unbound pairs a supernatural investigation with an urban 1970s setting. Its adventure format and accessibility-related Steam features are worth considering for players drawn to story-driven games.
