Blackwell 5: Epiphany

I never met a game of theirs that I didn’t like. I even got a Windows device (the surface pro or the surface go I forget which) just so that I could play one of their games. I’d rather play on iOS. Thank you for this series. I think I started somewhere in the middle. Starting at the beginning is probably the best idea. Your dark futures bundle is mind blowing. Thank you Dave Gilbert! Your upcoming games look great. I guess I’ll have to pull out that windows device, which I hate, because it won’t stand up. It keeps falling down. I also have played at least one of your games on my Nintendo switch (the excavation of Hobbs Barrow), which is a little awkward for a point and click, until I caught on. You are on my shortlist of best game makers. It’s a pretty exclusive list. The Unavowed is fun and I think I needed a walk-through for some of it. I like that it has replay ability as well. Primordia was a little difficult to get started. Gemini Rue -mind blowing, Shardlight- mind blowing, techno Babylon- mind blowing. I can’t remember if I ever finished Shivah, but I do remember starting it several times. I wish you would stick with iOS, but I will get whatever device I need so I can play your next games to come out. I think enough time has passed so that I can enjoy playing all of these games again. I hope my device can handle it. I have a lot of medical illness and pain and it’s games like these that help get my mind off of my misery. it’s a good alternative to self hypnosis which medications can sometimes interfere with so for me it’s actually therapeutic. Keep up the good work and keep them coming, please.

Each one is better than the previous one. Great sound affects, lots of game play, fun characters, what can you say? It’s from the Master.

I came upon the Blackwell series during a low point in my life, having been laid off and then months into a seemingly fruitless job search. They became a form of therapy for me, really putting things into perspective. Everyone will die some day. When that happens, regardless of what awaits us after death, the sources of pain and suffering in this life will fade away like mist. We’ll have to (get to) let all of it go. So why not get a head start on that now? Let go of your suffering. Focus on the good things in your life, and the good that you can do in your short time on this planet.

Like the other parts in the series, I enjoyed this one and the characters were interesting. However, I had issues with lost progress, and having to manually save the game detracted from the story.

Bought all of these and they sucked me in. I loved playing them and I’m sad it’s over. If you like point and clicks you will love these. I’d love to see some more Blackwell games, maybe a few prequels or sequels.

Play the game, in order, from the first one. All the references throughout the game will make more sense, but your enjoyment of this final one will be fuller. The first game had some awkward gameplay and was short - but the story underpinning the entire series is well written and somewhat introspective. This last game was the best of the series. When Lia’s storyline unfolded I was impressed that the game went in that direction - this wasn’t going to be some quirky rinky-dink yarn. I liked the game’s conclusion as well. Very fitting.

Now I’m just sitting here, I’ve watched the credits and everything. I feel abandoned.

What a rollercoaster this series was! Do not pass it up. I see people saying they started with this game to see if they want to play the whole series. Don't. Start from the beginning. Part of the fun is watching the graphics and voice acting get tighter and tighter through the series. Did not want this series to end, can't wait for more Wadjet Eye ports.

Beautifully written and engaging. Interesting puzzles and a great, satisfying wrap up to the saga.

This was a very pleasant experience. I appreciated the length and deep story line of the game. I wish there were more games out like this.