Blair Witch

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  1. bagobonez
    Sep 25, 2019
    6
    The good:
    The forest looks really nice. Very realistic. None of the scares or monsters are cheesy. Overall they did a pretty decent job of sticking to the Lovecraft formula of "what you can't see will scare you far more than what you CAN see". And there are some things you technically CAN see, unlike the original movie where you never saw anything resembling a monster, but the brief    The good:
    The forest looks really nice. Very realistic. None of the scares or monsters are cheesy. Overall they did a pretty decent job of sticking to the Lovecraft formula of "what you can't see will scare you far more than what you CAN see". And there are some things you technically CAN see, unlike the original movie where you never saw anything resembling a monster, but the brief glimpses you get are usually so brief or distorted that you can't really make out what you're seeing. Sadly that's about all that the game gets right.

    The bad:
    My biggest gripe with the game is how easy it is to get stuck. There's a small little campsite that you will be absolutely sick of by the time you finish the game because no matter which direction you venture off, it will eventually lead you back to the campsite. And I get it, one of the things from the original movie was that they kept getting lost and seemed to be wandering in circles. So bravo to Bloober team for incorporating that into the game. The problem is they abused this mechanic far beyond it's welcome. Walkthroughs provide the answers to get out of these endless loops but that's immersion breaking.

    Another thing I noticed was an absolute lack of sound. You'd think a forest would have crickets chirping, frogs ribbiting, the occasional hoot of an owl or caw of a bird, but nope. Just the sound of you breathing and walking and the sound of your dog Bullet barking, etc. along with a subtle, low pitched note that usually runs in the background for atmosphere. Perhaps this is intentional, maybe the evil presence in the forest drives birds and insects away, but that's never mentioned in the movie.

    There are some inconsistencies within the story as well, for example the missing boy is initially reported to be wearing a Baltimore Crows cap, then later it's mentioned as a Baltimore Ravens cap, then back to Baltimore Crows. The lack of attention to detail is disappointing. Perhaps they initially started to use Baltimore Ravens and ran into trademark issues with the NFL and forgot to change it. Who knows?

    I experienced none of the frame rate or technical issues mentioned by many, I'm running a Ryzen 7 2700X, 16GB RAM, 1070ti machine at 1080p. I was annoyed however by the lack of option to re-bind controls. You're stuck with the game's default keyboard controls, which made me switch to using a controller instead.

    I did encounter one really annoying bug however. This will be spoiler free, but there's a section where you have to slow walk for what feels like about 10 minutes. You can choose to skip the slow walk at the expense of possibly altering the story in a bad way, so I chose to slog through it. At the end of that 10 minutes a small cut scene played and then control was given back to me. Except I couldn't move. I had to restart the game, and it had not auto saved, so I got to do the entire 10 minute slow walk again.

    Lastly, I felt like they took the story/lore in a direction quite a bit different from the movie. I can't say much more than that without spoilers, but The Blair Witch Project is my favorite horror movie of all time so I was disappointed to see the direction they went with it toward the end.

    All in all it's not a horrible game, and certainly worth playing on a deep sale, just temper your expectations some.    … Expand
  2. Sl3nj3b
    Oct 31, 2020
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game itself isn't that bad but there's plenty of bugs and some mechanics are so broken that I had to search on youtube to solve them! That shouldn't happen in a game that costs 30 dollars.
    Kinda liked the storytelling but sometimes it gets a bit boring with all the flashbacks.    … Expand
  3. philzlz
    Sep 6, 2019
    5
    Aside from a horrible framerate dipping into the low 20s with a gtx 1080 ti, getting stuck in walls and objects and having to reload the game, this had nothing to do with the blair witch. Such an interesting IP and such poor execution. I love dogs but good boy Bullet annoyed me repeating the same three sounds over and over again, taking a leak or rolling in mud. The story is boring,Aside from a horrible framerate dipping into the low 20s with a gtx 1080 ti, getting stuck in walls and objects and having to reload the game, this had nothing to do with the blair witch. Such an interesting IP and such poor execution. I love dogs but good boy Bullet annoyed me repeating the same three sounds over and over again, taking a leak or rolling in mud. The story is boring, wandering through the forest and looking for objects is a chore and the last level made me roll my eyes. An absolute snoozefest.… Expand
  4. BetterCallSalt
    Aug 31, 2019
    5
    A disappointing entry from Bloober team; especially when considering the rich source material this IP contains. I found the game to be badly optimised and buggy at release (Although I suspect patches will fix many of these issues) which definitely but a dampener on the experience. I also found the environment to be quite dull with bland colours and unappealing textures. The game-playA disappointing entry from Bloober team; especially when considering the rich source material this IP contains. I found the game to be badly optimised and buggy at release (Although I suspect patches will fix many of these issues) which definitely but a dampener on the experience. I also found the environment to be quite dull with bland colours and unappealing textures. The game-play itself was the same old with uninspiring jump scares and the odd loud noise; definitely nothing to shout about.

    All in all, I'd give this a skip unless you're a real fan of the genre/The Blair Witch and want to see what this game has to offer.    … Expand
  5. fishu
    Sep 3, 2019
    7
    This is the most realistic looking forest I've seen in a game, very atmospheric, but the game has some awful frame drops at times. The first jumpscare hit so good but once you figure out how to tackle monsters there is zero challenge or sense of danger. The Blair Witch sticker is optional, this game would have worked on its own with a few tweaks. The presence of the dog makes the game moreThis is the most realistic looking forest I've seen in a game, very atmospheric, but the game has some awful frame drops at times. The first jumpscare hit so good but once you figure out how to tackle monsters there is zero challenge or sense of danger. The Blair Witch sticker is optional, this game would have worked on its own with a few tweaks. The presence of the dog makes the game more interesting but less scary. Don't forget to play snake on your cell phone.… Expand
  6. ElBandolero
    Sep 1, 2019
    6
    Not even scary walking simulator that cant decide what it wants to be.

    After playing the game for about 2+ hours it started to get rather stale. The game starts with a goal in mind but rather quickly drifts into other topics and mashes up elements of slender man, mental horror, slasher horror etc. to try to keep itself entertaining and fresh, but it makes you feel like your playing 5    Not even scary walking simulator that cant decide what it wants to be.

    After playing the game for about 2+ hours it started to get rather stale. The game starts with a goal in mind but rather quickly drifts into other topics and mashes up elements of slender man, mental horror, slasher horror etc. to try to keep itself entertaining and fresh, but it makes you feel like your playing 5 different games at once.

    The game itself is not the worst, it plays well despite lot of people saying it runs poorly. I myself found it running just fine without any noticeable issues. the environment and graphics overall look decent and there are some smaller elements that really shine as a unique feature like the cellphone that includes games on it and i find this to be clever and unique element.

    The big problem of this game is its linear rather mundane story telling. All you really do is follow a dog around as it shows you the right path while solving simple puzzles and occasionally shining a light at potential danger to ward it off and that is really all it is. The game lacks any real potential of horror.

    for 29,99$ the game is more or less a fine addition for any horror fan, but i would probably grab it on a sale as it really does not offer anything new to the table of horror genres.    … Expand
  7. Heffry
    Aug 30, 2019
    5
    This game apes a lot from other modern survival horror titles without doing very much to set itself apart from them. The game is very nice to look at but it tends to lean a little too much into the "loud noises and flashing lights = psychological horror" in place of being truly creepy. Honestly I found 70% of it boring at best and obnoxious at worst. The main character also does thatThis game apes a lot from other modern survival horror titles without doing very much to set itself apart from them. The game is very nice to look at but it tends to lean a little too much into the "loud noises and flashing lights = psychological horror" in place of being truly creepy. Honestly I found 70% of it boring at best and obnoxious at worst. The main character also does that talking to himself out loud thing that way too many video game protags do.… Expand
  8. Deadraque
    Aug 31, 2019
    6
    Just Finished it wasn't too bad not great, A bit short with a few original tricks (dog, camera), not very scary, overall an ok game.
  9. AL3XHOUND
    Sep 11, 2019
    7
    Blair Witch (2019) es un juego fiel a la historia de los filmes, sin embargo es una experiencia distinta, me atrevo a decir que mucho mas inmersa, pero no precisamente mejor... El modo historia progresa muy lentamente y a nivel jugable se siente como cualquier otro titulo del genero survival horror en perspectiva de primera persona (como Outlast o Amnesia), blair witch no aporta niBlair Witch (2019) es un juego fiel a la historia de los filmes, sin embargo es una experiencia distinta, me atrevo a decir que mucho mas inmersa, pero no precisamente mejor... El modo historia progresa muy lentamente y a nivel jugable se siente como cualquier otro titulo del genero survival horror en perspectiva de primera persona (como Outlast o Amnesia), blair witch no aporta ni implementa nada nuevo al genero, la historia es predecible, los controles se sienten lentos y toscos, ademas de que el área jugable es muy limitada y carece de interacción con el escenario... La ambientación esta muy bien construida, tiene uno que otro "screamer" y ya, nada impactante. Blober Team sin lugar a duda se esforzó en mantener la esencia de los filmes, pero el juego carece de muchos elementos jugables que hacen que la experiencia se vuelva aburrida. Solo recomiendo este titulo para aquellos que les gusta el genero o son fans de los filmes.… Expand
  10. Neodcx
    Aug 30, 2019
    6
    Um Jogo Mediano, perspectiva boa porém não vi nada de mais apenas mais um para fazer parte da biblioteca, mas merece ser jogado.
  11. strangermoon
    May 24, 2023
    7
    not good and scary as old blayer witch games but still graphics not so far from resident evil 7 fps look.
  12. Mandulum
    Oct 1, 2020
    5
    All in all it was a pretty mediocre game and the ending was way too dragged out. At least they didn't rely on cheap scares (aka jump scares) too much.

    Date Completed: 2020-10-01
    Playtime: 5h
    Fear Factor: 3/10
    Enjoyment: 5/10
    Recommendation: Its short and (mostly) okay so take it or leave it.
  13. doncsoo
    Oct 25, 2020
    7
    Great graphics, and a lot of great details. A really immersive experience, but i hoped that the monster encounters are not just foggy cloud thingys. Also it could have been optimized better. Despite this I think its worth giving it a try.
  14. CharlyPlayman
    Sep 7, 2021
    7
    PROS:
    Great ambientance and sounds with superb atmosphere + The final chapter starts very well + The interaction with the dog is a good idea + Some creepy moments
    CONS:
    A bit blurry + The final chapter is dull and repetitive + Sometimes puzzles are a mess + a bit confusing grip system (radio, cell phone, lantern, etc)
  15. kurt_russell
    Jan 31, 2020
    5
    I had much more fun applying shampoo and conditioner, before drying my hair than playing this interactive walking simulation.
  16. WhiskeyStories
    Oct 27, 2022
    5
    There are times when Bloober totally nail that sudden frightening realisation of complete disorientation, the hopelessness of being lost in the woods, that's synonymous with the original classic film. However, some of the gameplay mechanics are annoying, the story overall does not come together as a satisfying piece of psychological horror, and 'soldier battling his demons (his ptsd)' isThere are times when Bloober totally nail that sudden frightening realisation of complete disorientation, the hopelessness of being lost in the woods, that's synonymous with the original classic film. However, some of the gameplay mechanics are annoying, the story overall does not come together as a satisfying piece of psychological horror, and 'soldier battling his demons (his ptsd)' is as basic as you can get anyway. When I got to the location where the ending took place, my mind started to race with possibilities for the conclusion (layers on layers of meaning, allegories on allegories, repressed childhood memories running parallel with the present... etc). Instead the ending lands with a dull thud and goes on for soooooo impossbly effin long you begin to question whether it's even worth it to finish the damn thing. Not helping the situation is that other than a few neat (if cheap) tricks, there isn't much else up Blair Witch's sleeve by then. Honestly it's closer to Book of Shadows, than anything else. I have a soft spot for that sequel, so don't take it the wrong way. It's just that wasn't what I was hoping for.

    It's okay. A bit boring is all.    … Expand
  17. LoganFazbear
    Nov 11, 2021
    7
    As a person whose first game from Bloober Team was this, it is a good start. While not perfect with some of its buggy glitchiness here and there, and a final act that drags a bit too long, this is a solid attempt at a Blair Witch game that treats the source material with respect.

    Summary: It's 1996. A young boy disappears in the Black Hills Forest near Burkittsville, Maryland. As Ellis, a    As a person whose first game from Bloober Team was this, it is a good start. While not perfect with some of its buggy glitchiness here and there, and a final act that drags a bit too long, this is a solid attempt at a Blair Witch game that treats the source material with respect.

    Summary: It's 1996. A young boy disappears in the Black Hills Forest near Burkittsville, Maryland. As Ellis, a former police officer with a troubled past, you join the search. What starts as an ordinary investigation soon turns into an endless nightmare as you confront your fears and the Blair Witch, a mysterious force that haunts the woods.

    What I like about the game is how well the atmosphere is done. The visuals are amazing, and graphic wise, it's a strong suit. And you're companion Bullet is a nice addition to ease your anxiety in stressful situations. Story wise, it's great, investigating a missing 9 year old with tapes that are clues to his disappearance is very unique gameplay as well. Especially with the neat element of being able to MANIPULATE TIME with them, almost like the crime reconstructions in the batman games. When you encounter your first monster later, it can get really intense in the best way possible. With all of that come the negatives. Those being it is really, REALLY easy to get lost for one. And that is really frustrating! Sometimes you go in a loop on purpose for the story. But other times, immersion can be broken by one little invisible barrier. And it doesn't help when Bullet can't tell you the proper way to go when you tell him to 'seek'. Fighting the monsters can also get repetitive considering throughout about 2/3 of this 6 hour or less game, it's the same basic mechanic. They finally switch things up later, but it's in like the last half hour, which in of itself, DRAGS! It's almost like in the finale, it doesn't know when to end, and it's tedious and boring. Which is a shame, considering for the most part, the scare factor was on point. Not to forget about characters, you really don't care about Jess (Ellis' ex-wife). Sheriff Lanninf, cool. Bullet, awesome. Carver, good antagonist. Jess, pointless and doesn't add to the story at all other than just to be another tragic figure to add to the main character's life.

    While certainly not flawless, and the $30 original asking price is a bit much (I paid about $9 for it on sale), it is a good attempt for a Blair Witch game, and a solid attempt at a horror game in general.    … Expand
  18. gold
    Mar 27, 2022
    6
    По большей части не понятно куда идти. Запутаться легко, а найти изначальную точку трудно. А так - скучно.
    Итог: 6/10
  19. Dronewolf
    Sep 18, 2020
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's an okay game from the studio who developed Layers of Fear, games, which I love. It has a simple, but effective story, but it's quite linear. It's literally a "get from point A to point B" game, but it's not a massive deal breaker.

    It has a sort of combat, which I like to describe as kind of Alan Wake without the gun. it's obvious they put it in the game for a change of pace, but would have been good if it was expanded a little.

    SPOILER ALERT:

    The part with injured Bullet dragged on for ages. It was like the devs wanted you to leave the dog behind for the bad ending. I wandered that looping scene for literally 15 minutes before the game took over and Ellis passed out.

    The last chapter in the house dragged on for way too long too. Those two points were really the only downsides for me.

    Interesting game, but if you don't like games such as Outlast, Layers of Fear, etc, then avoid. if you do, at least check it out. it's a game with multiple endings, but going through the game once was enough for me.    … Expand
  20. Grachechkovski
    Jul 4, 2020
    6
    If you watched the movies "The Blair Witch " and played the game "Silent Hill", this game is a good mix of all this for one pass.
    It's a plus one for me:
    - In general, the atmosphere is creepy at times, especially in the cabin and when you roam in the woods. - a partner in the face of a dog who is not stupid and occasionally suffers from funny buggies. - in some places a good and    If you watched the movies "The Blair Witch " and played the game "Silent Hill", this game is a good mix of all this for one pass.
    It's a plus one for me:
    - In general, the atmosphere is creepy at times, especially in the cabin and when you roam in the woods.
    - a partner in the face of a dog who is not stupid and occasionally suffers from funny buggies.
    - in some places a good and appropriate sound accompaniment
    - plot twists and his general message - but it's for me personally, because the developers of the game took the ideas that he himself had long ago laid down for his game.
    - multiple endings
    - a couple of screamers and then only at the end of the game.
    Minus the game:
    - wild linearity
    - The search team is almost completely useless - 98% of the time the dog finds nothing.
    - scripted scene
    - the general atmosphere isn't intimidating compared to "Layers Of Fear."
    - too long scenes that are more boring and spoil the atmosphere of madness and eerie.
    - having multiple endings and hiding the hint of getting them (from the word at all), I had to find out on YouTube.    … Expand
  21. Makseyesorus
    Sep 3, 2019
    5
    For more action (what a trailer of the game might sugest thwre is to use a flashlight. It's not big of a use like in Remedy's game but its a nice bonus to walking simulator like preveous games of Bloober Team. And of courae Bullet.... A truaty compqnion that is one of the most importanr and offen forgotten factor of Horror games - a friend.
  22. psyduuck94
    Sep 29, 2019
    5
    Jogo roda porcamente e o gráficos não são lá essas coisas. Fora isso, diversos bugs e crashes.
  23. Bloodnes
    Feb 10, 2020
    7
    Средний по качеству ужастик с ожидаемой концовкой. В целом проходится на одном дыхании, приятная графика, пёс вносит свою атмосферу в игру. Но вот, когда заходишь в дом в игре начинается бред полный и он длится до финальных титров, данный отрывок игры не залетел. В целом годно! 7/10Средний по качеству ужастик с ожидаемой концовкой. В целом проходится на одном дыхании, приятная графика, пёс вносит свою атмосферу в игру. Но вот, когда заходишь в дом в игре начинается бред полный и он длится до финальных титров, данный отрывок игры не залетел. В целом годно! 7/10
  24. septlaxer
    Jun 1, 2020
    6
    A visually stunning, slightly above average horror that actually takes time to build atmosphere.
    The first half of the game is a gem [although with no replayability [more on that later]], with high tensions and fear of the unknown pervading you as you explore the woodland.
    The second half, lacking significatly to the first, throwing away tension for consecutively cheap jumpscares. And    A visually stunning, slightly above average horror that actually takes time to build atmosphere.
    The first half of the game is a gem [although with no replayability [more on that later]], with high tensions and fear of the unknown pervading you as you explore the woodland.

    The second half, lacking significatly to the first, throwing away tension for consecutively cheap jumpscares. And like a sneeze that won't go away, they just keep coming and coming and coming.

    The main antagonist could have been more of a threat throughout and they could have explored some more insidious and uncomfortable feelings with the player by doing this, however they dont explore that side of the antagonist. As a result they never felt like an actual threat.

    I encountered a few glitches, predominantly a certain entity getting stuck inside a house and being forced to despawn, but nothing game breaking.

    As a whole on the story I found it good but only because the VA was exceptional for the protag. There were so many themes crammed in at random intervals that it became hard to track what was going on or why. if it wasnt for my useless ability to remember an off-handed comments from conversations and quote lines to remind myself I'd have wondered what was going on and been completely lost.

    Replayability [as previously mentioned] was lacking as there were two outcomes ultimately and there appeared to be very little nuance to the player agency throughout the game, regardless of what you may have tried.

    As for collectables there is an overabundance and I have to wonder - why? You can pick up knick knacks as you continue your investigation and I dont believe they served a purpose at all. On top of the dog tags and pictures you have to collect in this densely pact forest it's a little concerning how much they expect you to be able to pick out.

    This is a: Complete once for fun and second for 100% kind of deal, where the second run through is supported by a walkthrough and painstakingly heading to every single location, nook and cranny.
    This is hurt even more so by the lacking player reward for agency at the end-game as it means that you'd have to play [what took me first run through] 5 hours of content to beat, just to make an alternative choice.

    To conclude;
    It's a good game with flaws and imperfections that weigh it down more than it helps. The visuals, and especially the sound design are stellar and really lend to inviting immersion. However, this is marred by clunky mechanics such alternating enemy tactics throughout the course of the game without disclosing that to the player. Excessive themes and micro narratives that derail the meta one.

    Having said that i still enjoyed myself, i understand the flaws and still had a good time.
    It achieves what your average horror game is trying to very effectively early on, but loses it's grip on that magic halfway through and stumbles over itself in the second half.    … Expand
  25. MarkusCreed
    Jun 20, 2020
    7
    Blair Witch è un prodotto caratterizzato da dei contrasti. A sequenze tutt’altro che riuscite, se ne contrappongo altre più convincenti, a delle animazioni convincenti una carenza di texture e cosi via. Tutto quanto impacchettato in un videogioco dalla longevità non molto elevata, 5-8 ore. Naturalmente la durata può addirittura aumentare visto che i finali multipli garantiscono una certaBlair Witch è un prodotto caratterizzato da dei contrasti. A sequenze tutt’altro che riuscite, se ne contrappongo altre più convincenti, a delle animazioni convincenti una carenza di texture e cosi via. Tutto quanto impacchettato in un videogioco dalla longevità non molto elevata, 5-8 ore. Naturalmente la durata può addirittura aumentare visto che i finali multipli garantiscono una certa rigiocabilità. Ognuno di essi sbloccabili di fronte a scelte magari non intuitivamente riconducibili a uno in particolare. Stringendo all’osso, si tratta di una formula che al netto dei difetti, riesce comunque a convincere. In particolare propone una formula collaudata con qualche meccanica quantomeno interessante che riesce a centrare il suo obbiettivo: trasmettere ansia e paura, catapultando in un bosco tutt’altro che amichevole, in cui perdersi è un attimo.… Expand
  26. churros
    Oct 25, 2020
    6
    Pros:
    + atmospheric
    + well-realized dog companion

    Cons:
    - confusing combat
    - easy to get lost
    - story unrelated to the movie
  27. Valentime123
    Sep 3, 2020
    6
    Its kinda mix from outlast 2, call of duty and resident evil 7, this game was something new for me, i love it.
  28. JohnCartman
    Nov 4, 2020
    5
    The main character Ellis is grieving and fighting with his inner demons, because something bad has happened to him in his past. That's why he apparently has illusions. Or not? We do not know. Maybe the witch is causing the illusions after all. But I wasn't interested in the story of Ellis at all. I just didnt care. Ellis is not nice, there is nothing i want to learn about him. TheThe main character Ellis is grieving and fighting with his inner demons, because something bad has happened to him in his past. That's why he apparently has illusions. Or not? We do not know. Maybe the witch is causing the illusions after all. But I wasn't interested in the story of Ellis at all. I just didnt care. Ellis is not nice, there is nothing i want to learn about him. The only good thing we know about him, that he loves his dog. Well he loves him if you do, if you push the buttons. What i wanted to know was, what happened to the other people who disappeared in the forest. I would have loved to have seen more monsters that could have been greedier. I got scared maybe twice. I liked the environment very much, it was rich in detail and the dog was awesome. Without the dog, I would be given three points to the game. The ending was disappointing. I hated the second part of the house. Just running in circles without any clue. In retrospective i have seen numerous movies who did the same twist on the end. It is nothing original, nothing new, nothing creative. And you took the dog away from me in the end. Without the Blair Witch logo, the background and the dog, this game would be forgotten really fast.… Expand
  29. Mordosskull
    Oct 31, 2020
    5
    AAAAHHHH the potential it had... Why jump scares, why the psycho-drama? Why not take the good out of the original movie and built on that?
  30. venden
    Dec 13, 2020
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Довольно неплохая игра. Атмосфера порадовала. Сюжет любопытен: позволяет строить догадки о происходящем, в том числе (местами в основном) через чтение побочных записей, находимых в различных схронах при прохождении. Расстраивает, что в конце концов никто не разжевал, как было на самом деле, так что догадки остались догадками, возможно, кому-то покажется, что так даже интереснее.
    Геймплей довольно прост - не подойдёт для тех, кто хотел бы пострелять, или побить монстров в очередной игре - исключительно сюжетная бродилка с решением простых задачек.
    По уровню страха и нагнетания на 2/5, наверное.
    Время неспешного прохождения около 6-8 часов. Концовка затянута, наверное, на час.    … Expand
  31. Manittas
    Jan 29, 2021
    6
    The idea behind the story and gameplay were really good, the graphics are good for a small company, yet it feels underwhelming in a way. Either we're all spoiled with OG Silent HIlls, Alien Isolation, etc, making it hard to try to enjoy new horror games, or the bar for the horror type didn't really evolve that much in current days and unfortunately I think it's the second choice... Still aThe idea behind the story and gameplay were really good, the graphics are good for a small company, yet it feels underwhelming in a way. Either we're all spoiled with OG Silent HIlls, Alien Isolation, etc, making it hard to try to enjoy new horror games, or the bar for the horror type didn't really evolve that much in current days and unfortunately I think it's the second choice... Still a playable game that you can enjoy one afternoon playing it but nothing more than that… Expand
  32. danhqrp
    Jun 5, 2021
    6
    I got this game from Epic for free and i think, that was a very good opportunity. We start as Ellis Lynch with our friend - Bullet (dog). We were coming to forest and we join the police search. Protagonist (Ellis) want help to finding young boy, who went missing in this forest. And that's all, I don't want spoiler game for you. I rate the plot for 8/10 because game have unusual storyline,I got this game from Epic for free and i think, that was a very good opportunity. We start as Ellis Lynch with our friend - Bullet (dog). We were coming to forest and we join the police search. Protagonist (Ellis) want help to finding young boy, who went missing in this forest. And that's all, I don't want spoiler game for you. I rate the plot for 8/10 because game have unusual storyline, but in the end we get several unfinished threads. Gameplay I rate for 5/10, because I got bugs, like watching on camera caused crash game, generally whole camera are bugged. Optimize that like enemy are very weak, and moment when I was going on path and the game doing loop. The end of the game gets monotonous. The game tells us that we have a influence on story and that dog alive, but for me they have done very wrong with this. There is no obvious choices, and generally we don't have any chances for good ending (according to the creators, a good ending). Summary Blair Witch is a strong game with story, but gameplay spoils immersion. I'm happy I played in that game.

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  33. Gogorian
    Jul 2, 2021
    5
    I can't say the story is bad. The ending shouldn't have been that long. I expect the most to interact with the environment from a single-player horror game. Blair witch fell short in this. It's called a horror game, most of it is not scary, it just suffocates you with its atmosphere.
    Aside from everything, the main character's fighting with them because of what he lived over time, not    I can't say the story is bad. The ending shouldn't have been that long. I expect the most to interact with the environment from a single-player horror game. Blair witch fell short in this. It's called a horror game, most of it is not scary, it just suffocates you with its atmosphere.
    Aside from everything, the main character's fighting with them because of what he lived over time, not giving up and they were able to transfer what was going on in their head to the game, but they took it too long.
    I don't think they can show much of the strengthening of his bond with his dog, Bullet, and the pain he went through when he lost him.
    I can say that I would have enjoyed this game more if the horror elements were reduced, the atmosphere and music were more intense, our most important goal was to find the child, and if it was a game based on research, not fear in general. I don't want to give the ending of the game as a spoiler, but it really didn't satisfy. When the game was over, I was happy that it was finally over. You know that the end of the game is approaching and you want it to end, but when it is not over, the torture it inflicts on you increases.    … Expand
  34. korku
    Nov 15, 2022
    7
    Definitely a good horror game. The horror elements were enough. It has a different gameplay and story.
  35. Reaper0
    Jan 28, 2023
    6
    This game is a searching and walking simulator but it,s scary and creepy ...
  36. Pmstz
    Jan 30, 2023
    5
    Average horror video game
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  37. TeddyGG
    Jun 11, 2023
    6
    Pros: Nice puzzles, good start; good ambiance
    Cons: End is too long and does not answer every questions

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#35 Most Discussed PC Game of 2019

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Metascore
69

Mixed or average reviews - based on 45 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 45
  2. Mixed: 24 out of 45
  3. Negative: 3 out of 45
  1. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Feb 28, 2020
    80
    The game adaptation of the 20-year-old “found footage” phenomenon could have turned out very badly. But thanks to previous experiences of Bloober Team, the finished product is more than a pleasant surprise. The game has its issues, especially in graphic design or in the puzzle section, but the result is excellent. [Issue#298]
  2. Adventure Gamers
    Dec 16, 2019
    60
    More a psychological thriller than pure horror game until the final stretch, Blair Witch won’t scare you so much as drive you barking mad (in both good ways and bad).
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  3. Game World Navigator Magazine
    Dec 6, 2019
    70
    Even though the prologue is unexciting and finale drags on a little too long, Blair Witch’s atmosphere usually hits the right notes. [Issue#241, p.38]
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