Blackwood
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About Blackwood
Blackwood is a 2026 PC action RPG from Attrito M7 Productions that splits your time between a mundane DVD store job and chaotic assassination missions. Set in a gritty 2012 New York, it blends third-person shooting with stealthy melee combat. You’ll manage a double life: stock shelves during the day, then track targets at night with brutal takedowns. The game emphasizes resource management and timing, mixing combat with stealth and strategy. Think of it as a grounded, narrative-driven experience where every choice impacts your cover.
Gameplay
Each session starts with customer service, restocking, fixing DVDs, and dodging nosy coworkers. Nighttime shifts you to shadowy rooftops and back alleys, using silenced pistols, improvised weapons, and stealth to eliminate targets. Combat feels punchy: quick-time takedowns require precise button presses, while stamina meters force you to balance running, hiding, and fighting. Missions often loop back to your day job; a botched kill might lead to suspicious police visits. The strategy layer comes from managing disguises, loot, and alibis. You’ll replay missions to perfect efficiency, but the lack of save scumming adds tension.
What Players Think
Community ratings are 84% (PlayPile) and 72% (critics), with 38% completion. Average playtime is 21.5 hours, though 17% quit before finishing. Top moods reported: focused (42%), tense (33%), and proud (18%). Players praise “Addictive but punishing combat” but criticize “Shallow character arcs.” Critic reviews note “Tight gunplay undercut by repetitive stealth sections.” 58% of completers unlocked all 45 achievements, but only 29% hit 100% completion. The game splits audiences: some love its pacing, others find it too stressful.
PlayPile's Take
Blackwood is a solid pick for fans of methodical action games and dual-life narratives. At $49.99, it offers 20+ hours of tense gameplay with achievements that reward precision. The combat is sharp, but the story falters in quieter moments. Skip if you prefer deep dialogue or relaxed playstyles. For those who thrive in high-pressure, resource-light scenarios, it’s worth the investment. Just brace for a steep learning curve.
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Single player
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