I'd really like to recommend this game, but in its current state I just can't. Yes, there are some brilliant puzzles, but there are also multiple bugs that render some steps unsolvable without a walkthrough or unintended workarounds (e.g. a link to a dead website, or an email bot that’s no longer functional). Certain bonus levels can’t be played at all due to an interface issue. And the quality of the puzzles goes down in season 2, esp. towards the end (e.g. one of the puzzles there drops hints for one kind of cipher, and then just uses a different one). Worse still, the developers are rather unprofessional and outright ignore reports for issues with this game. They’re active on their Discord, they obviously see the reports (and they troubleshoot their other games just fine), but they just don’t respond (even after months of waiting and a couple polite pokes).
The Black Watchmen
€8.19
- Release Date:
- Aug 27, 2015
- Developer:
- Alice & Smith
- Publisher:
- Alice & Smith
- Platforms:
- Windows Mac
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About This Game
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About the Game
A PARG (Permanent Alternate Reality Game), like The Black Watchmen, uses the real world as its game world, blurring the lines between fiction and reality. You'll find yourself investigating in-game & online, using the web and interacting with websites, companies and NPCs we have created.
Pricing
You are buying Season 1, which gives you access to:- 25 in-game missions
- 65 puzzles to solve
- 5 hidden missions (unlocked by obtaining “puzzle pieces” or secret answers in-game)
- Community sandbox missions
Season 2 is an optional DLC and includes:
- 30 in-game missions featuring an expanded narrative
- 82 puzzles to solve
- 5 new hidden missions
The World of The Black Watchmen
The Black Watchmen are a paramilitary group dedicated to protecting the public from dangerous phenomena beyond human understanding: ritualistic murder, occult secret societies, and paranormal activity, to name but a few.
As a global organization, The Black Watchmen offer a wide range of skills and services for covert missions anywhere in the world, on behalf of any group, corporation or government that can afford them. Often called in as a last resort, The Black Watchmen pride themselves on their discretion, strength and efficiency.
To maintain objectivity in the field, you, as an agent, are never informed of the identity of the client. You are given only mission parameters and told how to distinguish friend from foe, but the lines are often blurred…
Gameplay Features
- Gameplay: Different missions require different skill-sets.
- Crack ancient codes and investigate bizarre occurrences
- Join a squadron of soldiers raiding a rupture site
- Hack through the virtual defenses of your enemies
- Research an occult group and uncover hidden connections
- Crack ancient codes and investigate bizarre occurrences
- All Around You: The game is played using coded websites, wikis and real world references.
- Mission Hub: An interface that acts as a hub for information, mission briefings, puzzles, and more.
- Agent Map: See the locations of your fellow agents around the world, and keep an eye out for potential location-based missions.
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User Reviews
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1 user reviews
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System Requirements
Minimum
Minimum:
- OS: Latest version
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- DirectX: Version 9.0
- Storage: 500 MB available space
- Additional Notes: Screen resolution 1280x720
Recommended
Recommended:
- OS: Latest version
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- DirectX: Version 11
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 1 GB available space
- Additional Notes: Screen resolution 1920x1080
FAQ
How much does The Black Watchmen cost?
The Black Watchmen costs €8.19.
What are the system requirements for The Black Watchmen?
Minimum: Minimum: OS: Latest version Memory: 2 GB RAM DirectX: Version 9.0 Storage: 500 MB available space Additional Notes: Screen resolution 1280x720 Recommended: Recommended: OS: Latest version Memory: 4 GB RAM DirectX: Version 11 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 1 GB available space Additional Notes: Screen resolution 1920x1080
What platforms is The Black Watchmen available on?
The Black Watchmen is available on Windows PC, macOS.
Is The Black Watchmen worth buying?
The Black Watchmen has 0% positive reviews from 1 players.
When was The Black Watchmen released?
The Black Watchmen was released on Aug 27, 2015.
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