Black Jacket Reviews
Black Jacket transforms blackjack into a surprisingly deep roguelite deckbuilder, where reaching 21 is just the starting point.
Review in Italian | Read full review
Addictive blackjack-inspired roguelite deckbuilder in which you must try to gamble your way out of hell
Black Jacket successfully transforms blackjack into a deep and replayable roguelike experience, thanks to an intriguing system that never gets boring. The variety of builds, the well-designed progression, and the successful atmosphere make it a solid title that stands out in the genre, albeit with some limitations related to balance and the random element. Overall, it’s a project that definitely deserves attention, and we recommend it to both fans of the genre and fans of risk.
Review in Italian | Read full review
As we seemingly move into a space where all forms of gambling are mixed up with roguelike concepts, this shows unique promise but doesn’t hit the same playability highs as its competition
Inspired by Inscryption, Black Jacket is a roguelike full of personality, featuring high replay value and accessible gameplay systems.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
Black Jacket blends roguelite deckbuilding mechanics inspired by well-known blackjack, with a strong narrative focus, creating a loop that feels both strategic and story-driven rather than purely mechanical. While its systems are familiar within the genre, the way it ties progression and storytelling together gives it a unique identity and keeps the experience engaging throughout the gameplay.
Review in Unknown | Read full review
Black Jacket is one of the more fascinating card-based roguelikes to come out recently. The dark atmosphere, strategic gameplay, satisfying progression systems, and endless experimentation make it very difficult to stop playing once a run starts.
Black Jacket is rather brutal when you're first dealt in, but once you understand its clever systems you'll never want it to end.
Black Jacket is an addictive, well thought out and stylish gem of a game. I was very pleasantly surprised at how involved I got with the narrative, with each memory uncovered making me yearn for even more information. Overall, the developer has done an excellent job of elevating a simple game of Blackjack into something genuinely special. If you like card games, then Black Jacket should definitely be on your list of games to play this year.