Blacktail

About

You play as Yaga, a teenager cast out of a medieval Slavic village for witchcraft. Armed with a bow and a grudge, you track down spectral remnants of her past across a dense, atmospheric forest. The open world teems with folklore-inspired creatures and environmental puzzles. Your choices shape her destiny: a protector of the woods or a malevolent figure from bedtime stories. Combat focuses on precise archery mechanics, requiring timing and positioning to fell supernatural foes. What really grabs attention is the setting’s eerie authenticity. The forest feels alive, shifting between beauty and menace as you uncover Yaga’s history. Developer The Parasight leans into Slavic mythology without overloading it, letting the lore simmer beneath the action. While some quests lean repetitive, the archery combat stands out for its pacing and feedback. A quieter, grittier alternative to typical open-world fantasies.

Storyline

You are Yaga, a 16-year-old girl accused of witchcraft and expelled from an early medieval Slavic settlement. When living memories of her past return as foul spirits walking the earth, Yaga’s best choice is to do what she does best: hunt them down. Create the myth of Baba Yaga by living out the origins of this classic Slavic folk story in Blacktail, the first-person action-adventure from The Parasite. Experience a one-of-a-kind blend of intense archery combat and dark storytelling. Choose your path to become the guardian of the woods or the terror nightmares are based on.