Game:

Blackstar (2021)

Duration: 4:22

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I couldn't get the sound to work in DOSBox, sorry. If anyone knows a way please tell me :) I like that game.

This game is a rare and one-of-a-kind adventure as far as story, plot, and theme go. Rather than stick to the same old character and story clichés, you play the role of Blackstar, a Native American who seems to be an underworld Jack-of-all-trades: part detective, part thug, part drug dealer and even handyman; but he still sports a good heart underneath the rough exterior. This adventure is set in a modern Native American community, and being the man you are, almost all you are going to see of it is its seedy night-life from a streetsmart, but still somewhat traditional, Native American perspective.

The Story:

Your day starts out in your apartment just like any other. There have been rumors going around that hookers are vanishing left and right. This doesn't concern you too much, but when your cop buddy Cam leaves a little something for you, this strange mystery comes a little too close to home. What's so cool about this games story and character interaction is that it's so real and in-your-face. Rather than the same text boxes everywhere, you will really feel like you're having a face-to-face conversation with the characters. All the dialogues in the game take place from a unique interview-style perspective with an interesting set of subjects to choose from; this feature has become a little tedious by now, but in this game they set the tone and flow of the story perfectly. Every character you meet will not only intrigue you, but also make you even more curious about Blackstar himself. You can get a good idea of his personality, but since the characters only hint and joke about his dealings, you never know exactly what he's been into before your little journey is over. This game has quite a bit of language in it, too (and nudity); by the second episode, this game goes from PG-13 mystery to R-rated thriller, so be prepared for some surprises throughout.