Way back in 2004, the first part of a creepy point and click series released as Black Mirror hit gamers’ lives. That was followed up in 2009 by the second part with Black Mirror III being delivered in 2011. Now though, here and now at the back end of 2017 and Black Mirror is back as THQ Nordic and KING Art Game reboot the series.
Available right now is a brand new, completely independent telling of Black Mirror. Priced at £31.99 (with an initial launch discount bringing that price down to £25.59, whether you are familiar with the Black Mirror series or not matters little. You see, this game brings a whole new story, some modern day visuals and a whole new gameplay element – the interaction with vision-like apparitions.
A tight, eerie atmosphere holds the latest Black Mirror story together as you get to take in an HP Lovecraft style telling, all whilst being treated to some high quality voice acting.
If you’re after a new adventure, just fancy being whisked back in time to 1926, or remember Black Mirror from the first time around, then you could do worse than hit up the Microsoft Store (or the PS4 equivalent) and get your download in. Our full review of the game will be with you very soon so if you’re one of those sitting on the fence, then it may be worth holding out in the hope it’ll swing you into a purchase.
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Game Description:
Scotland, 1926. Following the suicide of his father, David Gordon visits his ancestral home for the first time in his life. A life that is soon threatened by the dark secrets that claimed the sanity of many Gordons before him. Tormented by nightmares and waking dreams for all his life, David fears that it might be his destiny to follow in his father’s footsteps, down a path that leads to madness, and death. Is there really a Curse that has been haunting his family, like his father believed? It is up to David to uncover the horrible truths, buried under generations of silence and fathoms of stone. Black Mirror Castle demands an offering… KEY FEATURES – A modern re-imagining of the acclaimed gothic-horror adventure series – Interactions with vision-like apparitions which help you learn more about the past of your family – Eerie atmosphere focusing on the horrors of the mind, in the style of EA Poe and HP Lovecraft – High quality voice acting from a compelling ensemble cast
