"The Curse of Blackwater" Blackwater, a small, secluded town nestled deep in the heart of a dense forest, carried with it an unsettling secret that the locals whispered about in hushed tones. The town, once thriving and vibrant, had been plagued by an ancient curse that cast a dark shadow over its residents. Legend had it that a powerful witch had once lived in Blackwater centuries ago. She was feared and revered by the townspeople, known for her dark magic and mysterious rituals. One fateful night, the townsfolk, driven by fear and paranoia, accused the witch of causing a drought that had ravaged their lands. Without a fair trial, she was condemned and burned at the stake, cursing the town in her dying breath.
This girl calls out to you and when you find her she stares at you, she frigging STARES on you with her cold dead eyes, then loud music starts and the hunt begins.
The place that the player visits is called Blackwater Maternity Hospital and if I think about it, it wouldn t be too bad to visit such a place alone If there wasn t something there that scared the s t out of me, then tried to hunt me down and kill me. The place that the player visits is called Blackwater Maternity Hospital and if I think about it, it wouldn t be too bad to visit such a place alone If there wasn t something there that scared the s t out of me, then tried to hunt me down and kill me.
Without a fair trial, she was condemned and burned at the stake, cursing the town in her dying breath. Since then, Blackwater experienced an endless cycle of misfortunes and tragedy. Crops failed, disease spread like wildfire, and strange occurrences plagued the townsfolk.
Indie Survival Horror Game: The Curse of Blackwater – It’s Fu****g Scary
Since games like Slender Man The Arrival, Hospital, Prison or any-other-place-that-gives-you-scares were released I fell in love with Horror-Survival games and today I want to review The Curse of Blackwater.
I saw a trailer of this game on YouTube and decided to pay the $9.99 for this game. After playing it again and again I don’t regret a penny spent for The Curse of Blackwater.
The game is based on the Unity engine, it looks really good, and is a great indie game.
The game starts with a little introduction of our Protagonist who is on his way to his “working place” as a Paranormal Investigator.
So you know, Paranormal Investigators find it cool to go alone, without any means to contact the outside world, with a flashlight that doesn’t even try to light the way, and of course they forget those damn batteries.
The place that the player visits is called Blackwater Maternity Hospital and if I think about it, it wouldn’t be too bad to visit such a place alone… If there wasn’t something there that scared the s**t out of me, then tried to hunt me down and kill me.
As soon as you enter the hospital, you come very quickly to what looks like the child-birth station. When you hear doors closing and little girls with their creepy voices… That was the first moment when I looked through my room in hopes there wasn’t something around me that could scare me in any way.
Enemies
As we go ahead we find our first enemy = a “cute” little girl.
This girl calls out to you and when you find her she stares at you, she frigging STARES on you with her cold dead eyes, then loud music starts and the hunt begins.
That was a really scary moment in gaming for me, Slender vs that little girl is nothing for me. If I see a man in a suit I think:
“Hey man awesome suit, but your face is kinda missing.”
But if there a little girl ghosts involved? I go just crazy. I screamed like hell and just ran and the damn hunt music just wouldn´t stop.
Further in the game there are more enemies, and every enemy has another strategy required to avoid them.
Bugs
I found two bugs in the game. The first one is that I’m able to open doors into the wall and can`t close them anymore. The second one is that the music when a monster is hunting you sometimes doesn`t stop.
But these bugs don’t really matter to me because this game is just freaking amazing. I like to play it and hope the Developers bring out more of these games in the near future.
The gameplay is like other Survival-Horror games… Pretty “easy” you search for keys, press buttons, and gather batteries as you go through the game. But maybe it’s because of this “easy” gameplay these games are so much fun for me to play. Of course, these games aren’t for everyone, but I love them. I just love it when I sit at midnight in my room, everything is dark and then these games scare the s**t out of me until I can’t sleep anymore.
Conclusion
I really recommend this game because the atmosphere, sound and the enemies. Everything just scares me really badly. If you’re a fan of good Survival-Horror games and you have $10 to spend for this awesome game you won’t regret it.
I want to thank Marc Steene (Project Lead) and Wray Burgess (Level Designer) for making this great game and I hope they get enough support to bring more awesome horror games.
Here is the link to the Homepage to this game if you want to check it out yourself: http://www.curseofblackwater.com/
PS. This is actually my first post in english so it would be great to get some comments on how I was doing even if it’s just criticism, but if I never start I will never get better so give me your opinions on what I could do better in the future because I want to do more reviews over games that I love 🙂
As we go ahead we find our first enemy = a “cute” little girl.
Unexplainable phenomena, such as objects moving on their own, ghostly apparitions, and unsettling whispers in the wind caused a constant state of fear and unease. Over the years, residents tried various methods to break the curse, but all attempts proved futile. Some called upon spiritual leaders, hoping for divine intervention, while others sought the help of paranormal experts to investigate the supernatural occurrences. Despite their efforts, the curse remained, turning the once prosperous town into a ghostly shell. Blackwater became shrouded in superstitions and tales of the curse. Children were raised on cautionary tales, warning them to never venture into certain parts of the town, especially after sundown. Visitors who dared to enter Blackwater would instantly feel the heavy presence of something dark and sinister. As the curse lingered, the town's population dwindled, with many residents leaving in search of safer and more prosperous lands. Those who remained clung onto hope, believing that someday the curse would be broken, and their beloved town would be restored to its former glory. Years turned into decades, and the legend of the curse was passed down from one generation to the next. Tales of hauntings and strange occurrences became the tapestry of the town's history. The once-thriving community became nothing more than a haunting reminder of the dark forces that permeated its very existence. To this day, Blackwater remains a testament to the power of curses and the devastation they can inflict upon a community. The curse, like an invisible chain, continues to bind the town in its grip, ensuring that the name Blackwater forever carries an air of caution and foreboding for anyone who dares to step foot within its boundaries..
Reviews for "The lost souls of Blackwater: the tragic tales of the town's inhabitants"
1. Emily - 2 stars
I was really excited to watch "The Curse of Blackwater," but I ended up being really disappointed. The movie seemed promising from the trailer, with its creepy atmosphere and dark storyline. However, once I started watching, it became clear that the plot was poorly developed. The characters lacked depth, and their decisions seemed illogical at times. Additionally, the scares were predictable and formulaic. Overall, "The Curse of Blackwater" failed to deliver on its potential and left me feeling unsatisfied.
2. David - 1 star
I'm usually a fan of horror movies, but "The Curse of Blackwater" was a complete letdown. The acting was subpar, and the dialogue felt forced and unnatural. The plot was convoluted and confusing, with many unanswered questions. Furthermore, the special effects were laughably bad, making it difficult to take the movie seriously. I was hoping for a thrilling and chilling experience, but all I got was a poorly executed film that left me bored and unimpressed.
3. Sarah - 2 stars
"The Curse of Blackwater" had a lot of potential, but it fell flat for me. The story started off intriguing, with a haunted house and a suspenseful atmosphere. However, as the movie progressed, the plot became predictable and clichéd. The jump scares were overused and lacked the element of surprise. Additionally, the ending felt rushed and unsatisfying, leaving many loose ends. Overall, I was not impressed with "The Curse of Blackwater" and would not recommend it to other horror movie enthusiasts.