Forge the legend of Baba Yaga with BLACKTAIL

BLACKTAIL – a surreal first person action adventure that gives gamers the chance to forge the legend of Baba Yaga is now on Xbox, PlayStation and PC. 

Available through the new-gen consoles of Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation and good old PC, BLACKTAIL from THE PARASIGHT and Focus Entertainment sees us becoming the guardian of the woods, or the terror of all nightmares – it’s pretty much your decision. 

Playing as Yaga, a young 16-year old who has been accused of witchcraft, expelled from a Slavic settlement, you’ll find that the memories of your past come to haunt, leaving you with no option but to hunt them down a uncover the mystery behind them. 

From there, BLACKTAIL plays out as a super intense game of archery combat, building in magic and dark storytelling as things progress. Along with that will be the decision making side of things, with your choices dictating how BLACKTAIL, and the Morality system within, plays out. 

It’s a game that promises much and our full review of BLACKTAIL on Xbox Series X|S is fast approaching, capable of covering everything you need in order to make a purchasing decision. The key features will probably help too…

• – Decide the fate of the land and its inhabitants, witness the impact of your decisions on your skills through BLACKTAIL’s Morality system.
• – Track down elusive spirits with your trusty bow and gauntlet, engage in thrilling boss fights.
• – Craft arrows and potions, hunt wild game, and gather resources to survive in the ominous woods.
• – Find hidden treasures to learn more about your surroundings and history.
• – Collect lost recipes and brew elixirs to improve your abilities and shape your playstyle.

You can find access to the vibrant fairy-tale world of BLACKTAIL by heading to the Xbox Store and picking up the game on Xbox Series X|S. It’s not playable on Xbox One. 

Alternatively, PS5 and PC storefronts will cover the same bases. Expect to pay around £24.99 wherever you play. 

Game Description:

Become the guardian of the woods or the terror nightmares are made of. Forge the legend of Baba Yaga and live out its origins in BLACKTAIL, a one-of-a-kind blend of intense archery combat, magic and dark storytelling set in a vibrant fairy tale world. You play as Yaga, a 16-year-old girl accused of witchcraft and expelled from a medieval Slavic settlement. When living memories of your past return as foul, walking spirits, you are left with no other option than to hunt them down in hopes of unravelling your own mystery.