BLACKSAD: Under the Skin Reviews
Even though I ran into some pretty heavy technical glitches on my playthroughs, Blacksad: Under the Skin was a really fun game. The story was fun and enjoyable. The way the characters were presented was really well done too. If you are an adventure or mystery fan, this game could be right up your alley. It was for me, and I hope a sequel is being spoke of.
Grab your fedora and trench coat as we review Blacksad: Under the Skin, a game with as many problems as there are solutions. A boxing gym owner is dead, and his protege has disappeared; only one detective can solve the crime, John Blacksad. But, do the game’s issues outweigh the overall enjoyment factor, let’s find out.
Blacksad: Under the Skin is an interesting tale of murder and corruption that presents in one of the best takes on the adventure game formula-multiple endings, choices that really matter, and a cast of characters that are extremely engaging.
Overall, Blacksad: Under the Skin is both a faithful adaptation and a frustrating example of modern adventure game pitfalls. Fans of the original comics will enjoy seeing Blacksad himself brought to life so accurately, but some inconsistent performances in the voiceover department and some frustratingly unresponsive controls make it a far less enjoyable experience. There's a really intriguing mystery to unfold and solve, but with some technical problems and a little too much blurring for our liking, you'll have to grit your teeth if you really want to crack this case on the go.
It might take a while to find your footing with Blacksad, but that's okay. The characters are charming and the story is interesting as well. Unfortunately the game doesn't control that well and the graphics are disappointing as well.
Review in Dutch | Read full review
If you’re a fan of point-and-click adventure games and have a penchant for gritty murder mysteries, there’s a lot to like in Blacksad: Under the Skin.
Blacksad: Under the Skin is not only the work of maturity of a veteran studio like Pendulo Studios, but also possibly the best and most respectful adaptation of the rich world of Blacksad that is possible today
Review in Spanish | Read full review
Blacksad: Under the Skin's many technical issues make it an absolute letdown.
Blacksad: Under the Skin is a solid detective story aside from the technical difficulties that the game suffers from and various other mishaps. Hopefully one day, the game will be fixed and we'll be able to recommend this game with a clear conscience.
Review in Slovak | Read full review
Blacksad: Under the Skin holds promise, and it makes good on a few ideas. The noir storytelling is appropriately entertaining, and the gameplay manages to hold up, even if it doesn't strive for much. However, the inconsistent graphics and terrible performance mar what would otherwise be a solid little adventure.
Blacksad: Under the Skin is a beautiful title, with no twists and turns. If on the one hand there are obvious flaws, and the launch price may be too high for a title that lasts only 10 hours, you can not deny that, controller in hand, the game knows how to conquer, overshadowing anything else. The developers have managed to strike the right balance between linear narrative and interactive mechanics, putting the player in a position not only to enjoy a good story, but also to feel part of it. Paradoxically, it succeeds in everything that tries to innovate, and tends to fall into the more standard and classic elements of the game (menus, transitions, state changes, etc.) But despite everything, Blacksad is a title that leaves us with the desire to play more and more, and that makes us pray for a second chapter that will fix the problems found in this one. There is perhaps an element of uniqueness missing in the gameplay, something that in the future will make you say "It's clearly inspired by Blacksad", but it matters little, because Blacksad is after all everything it promised to be, a beautiful game.
Review in Italian | Read full review
Detective Noir with a furry bent.
There's a shimmer of something good in Blacksad: Under the Skin.
Blacksad: Under the Skin is an exciting adventure game that will take you back to the 50s. Only in the technical implementation there are flaws that cloud the overall picture of the game. Apart from that, Blacksad entertains well and offers some entertaining hours, especially for fans of detective stories.
Review in German | Read full review
Blacksad: Under the Skin has a wonderful story, setting, and set of characters, and it clearly loves its source material. I just wish it also loved my time, as I often found it wasted by pixel hunting, pointless choices, and tons of glitches.
Good adventure game, however nos as good as original comics. There should be better controls and memorable characters.
Review in Slovak | Read full review
While Blacksad: Under the Skin shows a lot of promise in its story, world and a couple of neat gameplay mechanics that help put you right in Blacksad's shoes, it unfortunately suffers when it comes to the execution.
Blacksad: Under the Skin is an adventure that moves away from the classic point and click structure, but it's far from perfect in the ambitious game design. That said, Pendulo Studios game is pleasant to play and overall unmissable by fans of the original comic.
Review in Italian | Read full review
Blacksad might bot be the thing that we expected it to be, but it is still a good choice for adventure fans, at least for a few hours. There is nothing specifically wrong with Blacksad, but some minor issues, a bit of a slow tempo and of course tons of bugs hurt the overall experience.
Review in Persian | Read full review
There’s the potential for a good game here, but there’s no internal logic to the storytelling, controls are exhausting, it’s a bug addled mess, and its reliance on shock value and ham-fisted treatment of delicate topics drive me up the wall.