Blackwood Crossing Reviews

Blackwood Crossing is ranked in the 56th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
9 / 10.0
Apr 15, 2017

Once you'll have finished the game and switched off your console, you'll remember Blackwood Crossing as one of the most memorable gaming experiences in recent years: in just a few hours, it will summon vivid and palpable feelings; joy and sorrow so touching as to stimulate reflection on the value of brotherly affection.

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9 / 10.0
Apr 4, 2017

Heart wrenchingly beautiful and emotionally exhausting, Blackwood Crossing is a game that will be on your mind for days.

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Apr 3, 2017

Look, you will know whether this is the kind of game you might like by looking at the trailer or screenshots, but it’s a game about character, story and atmosphere, rather then high action.

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4.5 / 5.0
Apr 4, 2017

The game is only a two hour investment providing the puzzles give you no issues, and with an asking price of only $15 it is well worth every moment, even if half of the time you’re left sobbing into your keyboard.

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May 8, 2017

Despite some problems with controls, Blackwood Crossing story provides a touching and a necessary lesson for our lives today.

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8.5 / 10.0
Apr 5, 2017

Blackwood Crossing's truth is unforgettable and wrenching.

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8.5 / 10.0
Apr 4, 2017

Blackwood Crossing is a surprising release, a game that delicately explores the difficult emotions of grief, guilt and love told through the eyes of two orphaned siblings.

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9 / 10
Apr 14, 2017

Blackwood Crossing is a fantastic game with very polished graphics, and an interesting story. It might be a short game which can be completed in around three hours or so, but it's a fun ride from start to finish. I loved how Scarlett interacted with her little brother, not to mention her reactions to what was going on at each location. I don't want to spoil the game for you, so all I'll say is that if you're an adventure fan, you have to give this one a go.

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85%
Apr 7, 2017

There's not much more I can say about Blackwood Crossing without spoiling its story and setting, so I'll just say that it's definitely a fun experience that you should play on PlayStation 4. Sure, it's $15.99 price point will probably rub some people the wrong way since you're looking at around 3 hours to complete the game, but the game's setting, narrative, graphics and sound more than make it a game worthy of your collection. Not to mention that the final sections leading to the game's ending are worth the price of admission.

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85 / 100
Apr 9, 2017

Blackwood Crossing is a touching coming of age story about overcoming losses. We watch two orphans siblings, Scarlett and Finn, in confrontation of emotions while they try to put differences aside and find again the strong bond that once united them, during a strange train trip filled with symbolism and surreal events. There's a strong focus on narrative, accompanied by puzzles of low difficulty. If you like touching moments, prepare your heart and embark on this journey.

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83 / 100
Apr 11, 2017

Blackwood Crossing is a game I highly recommend experiencing. It's a game that defies explanation but has deeply emotional implications. If you're as fascinated as I am by the emerging trend of games that portray real feels then Blackwood Crossing is a no-brainer.

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GamePro
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80 / 100
Apr 10, 2017

A gameplay-wise limited, but emotional adventure with a touching story, that you'll keep in memory.

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8 / 10.0
Apr 4, 2017

Blackwood Crossing is beautiful, but short tale, which will melt your heart. If it was longer and more polished, we could talk about perfection.

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GameSpace
Top Critic
8 / 10.0
Apr 14, 2017

Ultimately, if you are a console player, Blackwood Crossing is a nice little game with a decent set of controls. For PC players, while I dearly love the game (and I DO), I would recommend waiting for a patch that will hopefully address some of the woefully bad controls. Once that’s done, it’s a game you won’t want to miss.

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Apr 6, 2017

Blackwood Crossing is a playful, yet meaningful exploration of fear, love and grief.

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GameSpew
Top Critic
8 / 10
Apr 13, 2017

Blackwood Crossing is not perfect, but the amount of love that pours out of the game – both in terms of the visual and technical quality from the team of developers and in the palpable relationship between the characters – far outweighs any minor nitpicks you could have.

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8 / 10.0
Apr 28, 2017

My first playthrough will always have a special place in my memories and this title is a highly successful one in my mind.

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7.5 / 10.0
Apr 17, 2017

Despite some of the technical shortcomings of the title, Blackwood Crossing ultimately is a tale that becomes greater than the sum of its parts. Though it's a brief experience that will only last a few hours, Blackwood Crossing is another title that showcases the power of storytelling in gaming as a medium, while still offering a story that you're going to remember long after finishing it. Much like the fairy tales and fantastical worlds it borrows from and references, Scarlett and Finn's tale is filled with visuals, color, and life that goes beyond our sense of reality, but Blackwood Crossing‘s emotion and connection to the player lies in something deeper.

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75%
Apr 8, 2017

Blackwood Crossing might be short but sweet, yet it's clearly an experience that's been made as a labour of love, and as such, it has a magical, almost ethereal quality that's impossible to forget.

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7.5 / 10.0
Apr 19, 2017

An unique experience, hard to find even in other titles of the same genre and suggested to those who want to live an interactive story.

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