Blacktail

 Xbox Series X
User Score
8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 10 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 10
  3. Negative: 1 out of 10

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  1. KingAzzer13
    Dec 19, 2022
    8
    Indie/AA games continue to impress. I’ve just finished Blacktail and I’m impressed. The games art work makes the game look stunning it is also well voice acted and the soundtrack goes so well with the game. Blacktail tells a good story and doesn’t really hold your hand through the game. A little gem of a game a certainly well worth the £20.

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#27 Best Xbox Series X Game of 2022
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#92 Most Discussed Xbox Series X Game of 2022

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Metascore
81

Generally favorable reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. Movies Games and Tech
    Feb 1, 2023
    80
    BLACKTAIL is a colourful story-rich action-adventure RPG. With a stunning plot, interesting characters, and slick combat, this is a treat to play. Furthermore, you'll adore the morality mechanic, the awesome dialogue, and the phenomenal world. Sadly, its slow start and repetitive quests hold it back.
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  2. XboxAddict
    Jan 13, 2023
    85
    The only real downside to BLACKTAIL is the limited gameplay. It is mostly linear and your skills only expand minimally. You will explore and you will backtrack (a lot) over the 15-20 hours of gameplay. With a price of $29.99 (USD)/$39.99 (CDN) I think it’s outstanding value in terms of what you get for the price. I was surprised to see the sticker price after completing it. While nothing really stands out as new for the gameplay in BLACKTAIL, it has an outstanding setting and fantastic narrative. The voice acting is top notch. While Yagas quest to find her twin sister Zora is the engine that drives the story, you’ll quickly discover that it’s really the journey that matters.
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  3. Generación Xbox
    Dec 19, 2022
    77
    Although the gameplay is a bit clunky and repetitive, Blacktail makes us want to keep playing more and more. If you’re able to overlook the performance issues, it’s a good game.
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