A downloadable narrative adventure

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IN-GAME ACCESS CODE REQUIRED
USE PASSWORD:     enterblackwood

CURRENT VERSION:   2.1


💬 ABOUT

Escape From Blackwood is a point-and-click narrative adventure with roguelike elements, reminiscent of an interactive 'Choose Your Own Adventure' book.

Throughout this immersive, story-driven gaming experience, you will attempt to survive the perils of Blackwood: a mysterious and secluded estate. Untold possibilities await you at every turn as you venture into the unknown, explore dark secrets, and discover something beyond our known reality. 


❓ HOW TO PLAY

Download the HTML game file and open it in any web browser.
Google Chrome is recommended.
No installation needed, but internet connection is required.
Designed for desktop, mobile is NOT advised.

BETA ACCESS CODE REQUIRED
USE PASSWORD:    "enterblackwood"


🔥 REVIEWS

• "I enjoy the environment/feel even though I don’t usually play these style of games."
• "Fantastic writing, can't wait to check out what comes next!"
• "Really interesting presentation. I'm liking it a lot."
• "The game/narrative/world design is at a capability far more than many people doing any of the three at this level."
• "Impressed by all of the mechanics and depth. Great job!"
• "Writing quality is much better than I expect from visual novels, interested to see how it develops."
• "Loved it!"


⭐ FEATURES 

  • Approximately 3-5 hours of gameplay.
  • Interactive storytelling with rich artwork, sound, and visual effects.
  • Branching narratives that offer player-driven story progression.
  • Varied inventory of items with dynamic outcomes.
  • Three adjustable difficulty levels.
  • Intuitive health and damage system.
  • Over 100+ unlockable achievements.
  • Save & Continue playthroughs from anywhere.
    *newer game versions may be incompatible with older save files.

📝 INFO

65,000+ words & 20,000+ lines of code
Built with HTML, CSS, & Javascript in Twine 2 (Sugarcube 2)
Art and sound are through various non-commercial sources

Concept, narrative, design, & development is property of A.M.
©2023-24 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

📫 CONTACT 
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👍 BETA TESTERS 
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✅  REVIEW 
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Escape From Blackwood v1.0 1.4 MB
Escape From Blackwood v2.1 1.6 MB

Development log

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Escape From Blackwood v2.1

A few small but important changes have been made to improve the player's introduction to the game.

Full patch notes are available in the Development Log.


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Escape From Blackwood v2.0 

The 2.0 version of Escape From Blackwood has been released! This version is a mandatory upgrade as previous versions experienced an issue that prohibited graphic assets from loading correctly. This is absolutely the best this game has been. Enjoy!

Full patch notes are available in the Development Log.

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Escape From Blackwood v1.4 

This is by far the largest update and best version thus far. Based on feedback, the entire game has received a speed overhaul and now plays much, much faster. Many of the animated VFX have been updated and new pages added as well. Enjoy!

Full patch notes are available in the Development Log.

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Escape From Blackwood v1.3

A small but important update.

Full patch notes are available in the Development Log.

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Escape From Blackwood v1.2

This update contains some minor fixes as well as a convenient link for players to be credited as Beta Testers.

Full patch notes are available in the Development Log.


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Escape From Blackwood v1.1

This update has some much requested quality-of-life improvements and more. 

Full patch notes are available in the Development Log.


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Escape From Blackwood version 1.0 has officially been released!

This demo version of the game requires an access code to play: "enterblackwood". Please use the FEEDBACK button to submit a review when you are finished playing. Enjoy!

Full release notes are available in the Development Log.