Black Mirror (2017 video game)

Black Mirror is a 2017 gothic adventure video game developed by King Art Games and published by THQ Nordic. The game is a reboot of The Black Mirror series, a trilogy of point-and-click games for Microsoft Windows. Consequently, it is sometimes referred to as Black Mirror IV or Black Mirror 4.

Black Mirror
Cover art
Developer(s)King Art Games
Publisher(s)THQ Nordic
SeriesThe Black Mirror
EngineUnity 3D
Platform(s)Linux
Microsoft Windows
OS X
PlayStation 4
Xbox One
Release
  • NA: November 28, 2017
  • PAL: November 28, 2017
Genre(s)Adventure
Mode(s)Single-player

Synopsis

The game features a new setting and cast of characters from the original title. Set in 1926, players control David Gordon, who travels from his home in the British Raj to his ancestral homeland of Scotland, following the suicide of his estranged father, John Gordon. John was an avid enthusiast of Occultism, and the final weeks leading to his death remain a mystery. Given these suspicious circumstances, David begins an investigation into the suicide of John.

Gameplay

Unlike the original trilogy, which was point-and-click in nature, Black Mirror is a more traditional graphic adventure title. Players are free to explore the mansion at will, interacting with various objects in the environment to collect items and solve puzzles. Various characters can be found within the mansion including members of the Gordon family and staff, who may have information that can aid the investigation.[1] As the story progresses, more areas of the Gordon's property become available.

Release

The game was announced on August 16, 2017, with a trailer and November 28 release date being given.[2] The title launched as intended on November 28 for Linux, Microsoft Windows, OS X, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One. Physical copies were produced for the console versions, while the Linux, Windows and OS X releases were digital exclusives.

Reception
Reception
Aggregate score
AggregatorScore
Metacritic(PC) 60/100[3]
(PS4) 54/100[4]
(XONE) 57/100[5]

Black Mirror received mixed reviews from critics, according to review aggregator Metacritic. The title was generally praised for its story, puzzles and art direction, but received criticism for its short length compared to other games in the series and technical issues, including glitches, bugs, poor graphics, and long load times.

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References
  1. "Characters". THQ Nordic. Retrieved 15 July 2018.
  2. Coetsee, Jordan (16 August 2017). "Black Mirror Announced For PS4 and Xbox One". Game Ranx. Retrieved 15 July 2018.
  3. "Black Mirror for PC Reviews". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved July 15, 2018.
  4. "Black Mirror for PlayStation 4 Reviews". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved July 15, 2018.
  5. "Black Mirror for Xbox One Reviews". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved July 15, 2018.
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