DISCLAIMER: I received this product for no cost for the purpose of reviewing. However, this does not affect my views and opinions of the game.

Short Review

BLACKSAD: Under the Skin is a dark and gritty detective style game. The game is very story driven and littered with quick-time events to keep you on your toes. The game is based on a comic-book of the same name.

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Graphics: 9 / 10

The graphic are one of the biggest things this title has to offer. The whole 50's New York style is very well done. The character design and world itself not only looks great; but play very well into the dark theme of the title. The animation and quick time events are also well done.

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Sound: 8 / 10

The background music fits the theme of the game incredibly well. The game is fully voice-acted with a great cast of voices.

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Mechanics: 7 / 10

There are not a lot of mechanics involved with the game as it is very story driven. You play as John Blacksad a detective. A lot of the time is spent exploring areas and gathering clues and information, which can be pieced together to progress the story.

There are of course very unforgiving quick time events that could wind up with the player dying, so there is some skill involved. That being said, there are checkpoints scattered throughout the game.

One of the unique things about the title is a mode that detective Blacksad can enter that allows him to pick up on more subtle information. Time slows down and the player is able to zero in on details about another character and even take account of their vital signs.

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Thanks to the developer for giving me the opportunity to review the title, as well as anyone who took this review into consideration, I hope it helped.

[h1] Blacksad: Under the Skin [/h1] DISCLAIMER: I received this product for no cost for the purpose of reviewing. However, this does not affect my views and opinions of the game. [b] Short Review [/b] BLACKSAD: Under the Skin is a dark and gritty detective style game. The game is very story driven and littered with quick-time events to keep you on your toes. The game is based on a comic-book of the same name. -------- [b] Graphics: 9 / 10 [/b] The graphic are one of the biggest things this title has to offer. The whole 50's New York style is very well done. The character design and world itself not only looks great; but play very well into the dark theme of the title. The animation and quick time events are also well done. -------- [b] Sound: 8 / 10 [/b] The background music fits the theme of the game incredibly well. The game is fully voice-acted with a great cast of voices. -------- [b] Mechanics: 7 / 10 [/b] There are not a lot of mechanics involved with the game as it is very story driven. You play as John Blacksad a detective. A lot of the time is spent exploring areas and gathering clues and information, which can be pieced together to progress the story. There are of course very unforgiving quick time events that could wind up with the player dying, so there is some skill involved. That being said, there are checkpoints scattered throughout the game. One of the unique things about the title is a mode that detective Blacksad can enter that allows him to pick up on more subtle information. Time slows down and the player is able to zero in on details about another character and even take account of their vital signs. -------- Thanks to the developer for giving me the opportunity to review the title, as well as anyone who took this review into consideration, I hope it helped.