Blanc

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  • Summary: Blanc is an artistic cooperative adventure that follows the journey of a wolf cub and a fawn stranded in a vast, snowy wilderness. They must come together in an unlikely partnership to find their families. Two players take control of either the wolf cub or the fawn. Guide them through theBlanc is an artistic cooperative adventure that follows the journey of a wolf cub and a fawn stranded in a vast, snowy wilderness. They must come together in an unlikely partnership to find their families. Two players take control of either the wolf cub or the fawn. Guide them through the environment, unforgiving weather, and obstacles that you must face together. Build a relationship together locally on the same screen or from far away with online play.… Expand

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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 17 out of 25
  3. Negative: 1 out of 25
  1. WellPlayed
    Feb 14, 2023
    85
    Blanc is a wonderful journey, whether played solo or with a friend, that will have you cooing in delight at its black and white cuteness.
  2. Pure Nintendo
    Feb 15, 2023
    80
    Blanc provides a short but charming co-op adventure experience as you (and hopefully a friend) help a wolf and a deer find their families and assist other animals along the way. The black and white, hand-drawn style enhances the touching story of this unlikely pair coming together to help one another.
  3. Jeuxvideo.com
    Feb 14, 2023
    75
    Instead of running out of steam over time, Blanc has therefore chosen a brief adventure that can be consumed in one evening, which may disappoint some. In the end, it's a blessing in disguise that allows Blanc to be connected with what he is: a small and pretty fable that we will not soon forget.
  4. Universo Nintendo
    May 8, 2023
    65
    Blanc is a co-op game that focuses on puzzle resolution, but it falls short as it offers very shallow challenges, too much repetition and extremely short duration.
  5. Hey Poor Player
    Mar 30, 2023
    60
    Blanc is certainly cozy, cute, and charming, and it deserves high marks for its aesthetics and ideas, but I can’t deny how frustrated I felt while playing it. There were some high moments where cub and fawn flew through the frozen fields, delicately criss-crossing darkened paths in an otherwise blinding white spendor, but they were often followed by whiplashed lows of missing actionable cues and odd technical difficulties.
  6. Gameblog.fr
    Feb 17, 2023
    60
    Blanc is not one best co-op games on the market, but it's a pleasant adventure which skillfully mixes the story, gameplay and cooperative mechanics. Despite readability and very simple puzzles that repeat themselves, this first game from Casus Ludi is a nice catch to spend a relaxing evening.
  7. Edge Magazine
    Mar 24, 2023
    40
    During a late cutscene, we detect a certain wistfulness in the eyes of both fawn and pup - as if both are silently wishing their talents had been employed in a better game. [Issue#383, p.122]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 7
  3. Negative: 2 out of 7
  1. Stephen_jones
    Feb 15, 2023
    10
    Blanc is a really enjoyable co-op game. With a great atmosphere and a really good soundtrack.
  2. Lexijones93
    Feb 15, 2023
    10
    My brother & I played through the first 7 chapters on the first night & finished it on the second night & it was such a great little game weMy brother & I played through the first 7 chapters on the first night & finished it on the second night & it was such a great little game we really enjoyed it!… Expand
  4. QuagFire101
    Feb 20, 2023
    7
    A really cute co-op game that I really really liked! The visual style is some of the best in any game I've ever played, the music is amazing,A really cute co-op game that I really really liked! The visual style is some of the best in any game I've ever played, the music is amazing, and the story is incredibly emotional and heartwarming! I almost cried at points, it's genuinely really cool.
    Granted, the puzzles in this game aren't incredible. They're fine and fun enough for two people, but something like It Takes Two takes it's co-op concepts a little further. And I think the reason why is because of the main issue I have with this game. It's incredibly short. It released today and I'm already 100%ed it after about 3 hours. Now, granted the experience with playing with a friend of mine over discord was super fun and nice, and I think the replayability of that aspect will definitely help the game going forward, but I definitely wanted more out of this game.
    But despite it's fault, this is probably the definition of a comfort game. It's cute, it's gorgeous, it's fun, and it's short enough to breeze through with a buddy in one sitting. I, ironically, just feel super warm when playing this game.    … Expand
  5. PMG-Writer
    Mar 12, 2023
    7
    On the whole, "Blanc" has become a good game. The plot with the two characters can please and the common approach is well done. Furthermore, aOn the whole, "Blanc" has become a good game. The plot with the two characters can please and the common approach is well done. Furthermore, a simple but pretty presentation is added. The sound can also convince well and sounds good. The two characters also have their own personal charm. However, the technology is not always good and also the camera work is just too annoying. Therefore, a good game "Blanc" for the Nintendo Switch and PC, but the weaknesses can unfortunately not be overlooked.… Expand
  6. AmazeHobbes
    Aug 14, 2023
    6
    If you have someone in your life that is looking for a cooperative game with a unique art style then I would say it’s worth checking outIf you have someone in your life that is looking for a cooperative game with a unique art style then I would say it’s worth checking out Blanc, just don’t expect a life-changing experience, but you can expect a cozy one.… Expand
  7. Juniordeer
    Feb 17, 2023
    4
    Cute game but not worth the $15. The art style is charming at the start until your eyes are hurting from staring at a white screen for 2Cute game but not worth the $15. The art style is charming at the start until your eyes are hurting from staring at a white screen for 2 hours. Hard to tell what was going on with the poorly optimized camera and blurry visuals. Story felt underdeveloped with no real stakes. Some parts were charming but not enough to leave a good taste in my mouth. Worth the journey with a friend on a strong sale.… Expand
  8. wad11656
    May 29, 2023
    1
    Yet ANOTHER artsy-fartsy pointless Indie game with no challenge or excitement, à la "Journey" from the PS3 era, which seems to be theYet ANOTHER artsy-fartsy pointless Indie game with no challenge or excitement, à la "Journey" from the PS3 era, which seems to be the godfather of all modern dull and pointless indie games like this one. Me and my sister were trying to enjoy ourselves by forcing laughter over how laggy and boring it was. I can't BELIEVE developers are still making these horrendous heaps of dull, boring trash. Every time the deer leaps, there's a frame where it freezes. And the camera movement is jittery and laggy...when you have almost NO gameplay to speak of, and you apparently want your game to come across as elegant and sentimental, you better at LEAST make sure the camera and character movements are fluid.… Expand

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#40 Most Discussed Switch Game of 2023