Blackwood Crossing

Xbox One, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2017

2017

Quick resume

Blackwood Crossing is a story-driven first-person adventure game. An intriguing and emotive tale exploring the fragile relationship between orphaned siblings, Scarlett and Finn. When their paths cross with a mysterious figure, an ordinary train ride evolves into a magical story of life, love and loss.

Global score

83/100

Genres

Adventure, Indie

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Pros

Emotional and touching story
Beautiful art style and soundtrack
Well-done voice acting
Creative and symbolic narrative
Short and focused experience

Cons

Slow character movement
Short gameplay length
Some technical issues and clunky controls
Limited puzzle complexity
Price considered high by some for content

Analysis

Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Intimacy, Survival, Violence, Competition. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Continuation, Value, Fellowship.

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Motivations

Autonomy

Game with the same Autonomy vibe

3

"Players have control over exploration, dialogue choices, and puzzle solving, though within a structured narrative."

The 25th Ward: The Silver Case
"Players control Scarlett and make decisions about puzzle solving and dialogue order, with some freedom in exploration within a linear narrative."
Competence

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1

"Gameplay is mostly simple point-and-click with some puzzles and a few challenging minigames, but overall low difficulty."

Cats and the Other Lives
"Gameplay consists mostly of simple puzzles and walking; some challenge in puzzle order and item use but overall low difficulty."
Competition

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-5

"No competitive elements; focus is on personal emotional experience and story."

Last Day of June
"No competitive elements; focus is on personal emotional experience and story."
Continuation

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-3

"Short game length (~2-3 hours) with low replay value; players tend to finish once and move on."

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"Short game (~2-3 hours) with limited replay value; some players found slow pace discouraging for extended play."
Cooperation

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-5

"Single-player experience focused on individual story; no multiplayer or cooperative gameplay."

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"Single-player experience focused on individual story; no multiplayer or cooperative play."
Creativity

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3

"Creative use of narrative integrated with gameplay mechanics and puzzle design."

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"Creative narrative and puzzle design with symbolic environments and imaginative storytelling."
Domination

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-5

"No elements of exerting control or superiority over others; story-driven and empathetic."

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"No elements of dominance or control over others; story-driven and empathetic experience."
Escapism

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4

"Strong escapism through immersive fantasy storytelling and character-driven narrative providing distraction and emotional engagement."

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"Strong emotional immersion and escapism through surreal narrative and fantasy elements."
Expectation

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-4

"Players engage voluntarily for emotional and narrative experience without obligation or pressure."

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"Players engage voluntarily for emotional and narrative experience without external pressure."
Experimenting

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2

"Some experimentation with puzzle solutions and interaction mechanics, but within a guided linear progression."

Red Matter
"Some experimentation with puzzle solutions and dialogue order, but mostly linear progression."
Exploration

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1

"Limited exploration in a small, detailed world; some curiosity-driven activities but mostly linear."

Atma
"Limited exploration within linear environments; some repeated locations with minor changes."
Expression

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2

"Dialogue choices allow some self-expression; limited character customization."

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"Some character expression through dialogue choices and interaction with environment, but limited customization."
Fantasy

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4

"Strong surreal and psychological fantasy themes with symbolic and dreamlike settings."

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"Surreal and symbolic narrative with fantasy elements like magical butterflies and dreamlike settings."
Fellowship

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-4

"Focus on individual experience; minimal social or community interaction."

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Growth

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"Players experience emotional growth and personal reflection through story themes of relationships and independence."

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"Emotional and personal growth themes; players reflect on relationships and forgiveness."
Health

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-5

"Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity elements."

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"Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity elements."
Idle

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-3

"Requires player attention and focus; some slow walking but not idle or background play."

Atma
"Requires focused attention during play; slow walking pace but not designed for background play."
Intimacy

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4

"Strong emotional connection and sharing of intimate family experiences conveyed through narrative."

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"Strong emotional connection and intimate storytelling about sibling relationships and loss."
Leadership

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"No leadership or group management; single-player narrative focus."

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Progression

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2

"Progression through story and puzzle completion with collectible items, but no character upgrades or power accumulation."

KARMA: The Dark World
"Progression through story and puzzle completion; some collectible achievements but no power growth."
Relaxation

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3

"Calm, thoughtful pacing with emotional depth provides a relaxing and contemplative experience."

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"Calm, reflective pacing with emotional flow; some tension from story but overall soothing atmosphere."
Sensation

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3

"Enjoyable visual and auditory presentation with satisfying animations and music."

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"Enjoyable visual and auditory presentation with emotional music and expressive animation."
Status

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-5

"No social status or recognition mechanics; private personal experience."

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"No social status or recognition mechanics; private personal experience."
Story

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"Central narrative experience with deep emotional and metaphorical storytelling."

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Strategy

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-2

"Simple puzzles require some thought but no deep strategic planning."

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Thrill

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Value

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0

"Mixed user opinions on value due to short length; generally recommended on sale for emotional experience."

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Violence

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-5

"No violence or combat; focus on emotional narrative and relationships."

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"No violence or combat; focus on emotional and narrative experience."
Survival

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-5

"No survival or threat mechanics; stable and safe environments."

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