The Séance of Blake Manor
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Critic Reviews for The Séance of Blake Manor
An atmospheric folk-horror adventure combines colonial guilt, spiritualism and supernatural chills in a tale of secrets and seances on Ireland's haunted west coast
Without a doubt one of my favourite experiences of 2025, The Séance of Blake Manor is a rich and beautiful narrative puzzle game where you're fully in charge of your own detective work. Blending together stellar storytelling with Irish folklore and spooky mysteries, it's a game that's going to stay with me for a long time to come.
The Séance of Blake Manor draws you in with its rich atmosphere, striking art, and supernatural mystery, but uneven pacing and time pressure hold it back from fully blossoming; it’s a compelling yet flawed detective tale that intrigues as much as it frustrates.
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The Séance of Blake Manor is a masterpiece of atmosphere, storytelling, and puzzling, offering a detective experience that’s as haunting as it is clever. Every system, from its time-based investigation to its intricate deduction mechanics, work together perfectly to constantly reward both curiosity and intuition, with every discovery, decision, and hypothesis you make all feeling special in their own little way. Yes, the opening hours can feel overwhelming and the occasional technical hiccup can pull you out of the moment, but these are minor bumps in an otherwise a remarkable and unforgettable experience. The Séance of Blake Manor is simply outstanding, and easily one of the best detective games that I’ve ever played.
The Séance of Blake Manor is not just a mystery; it’s also a look at guilt, faith, and the ghosts that history leaves behind. The structure of solving a mystery is satisfying, but the real power of the work lies in the emotional and cultural depth beneath it. The story goes far beyond being a ghost story because of its themes of colonial exploitation and lost identity. The supernatural parts give it an otherworldly feel that stays with you long after the credits roll.
