Blackguards
6.7
Platforms
- PCJan 24, 20146.7playscore6.624 Critics6.53.11K Players
24 critic reviews · 0 community reviews across all platforms
Critic Reviews
- Masochistic stat-chasers will find much to enjoy, but Blackguards’ varied combat is no substitute for a fully-formed RPG.
Phil Savage · Mar 28, 2014 Reviewed on PCRead full review - The story is easy enough to follow and interesting enough to keep players interested, so fantasy buffs should feel engaged the entire time. Even if the sound effects weren't satisfying, the gameplay itself more than made up for that, and it’s easy to see that Daedalic Entertainment has a bright future ahead of them in the strategy sphere.
Patrick Hancock · Mar 24, 2014 Reviewed on PCRead full review - Blackguards has plenty of flaws but what it does well, it does very well, and it’s in a genre that has seen all too few entries in recent years. If you are a fan of hardcore, pen and paper, tactical-combat based RPGs then it’s likely you will enjoy the plentiful combat on offer, and fans of The Dark Eye will enjoy the lengthy trip through its world.
Gareth Chadwick · Feb 24, 2014 Reviewed on PCRead full review - It was rather fun to play a turn-based tactical RPG in this style, but I wish it had just a bit more life to it and not feel so stiff. Don’t get me wrong – it is still very enjoyable, I just wish it had a bit more to it. If you’re a fan of games like Final Fantasy Tactics, Ogre Tactics, and similar games, I would say that Blackguards is definitely worth checking out!
Matt Cullen · Feb 03, 2014 Reviewed on PCRead full review - Though I feel incapable of giving Blackguards the fair shake it would get with fresh eyes, that’s ultimately nobody’s fault but the developer’s. Early access works for emergent play – games like Rust and Starbound where no play session is the same and every update changes the dynamics – but it’s ill-suited to more linear, directed experiences.
Geoff Thew · Jan 31, 2014 Reviewed on PCRead full review - I wish that Blackguards' character progression system wasn't such a mess, because if it worked, I'd be delighted to recommend the entire low-fantasy role-playing package without hesitation. But character development is such an important and defining part of any RPG that this cluttered and confusing system has a big impact on what is otherwise an excellent tactical game with well-designed battlefields.
Rowan Kaiser · Jan 30, 2014 Reviewed on PCRead full review - This is a pen and paper/table top game that is not afraid to kill you if you are not careful. It has its moments of brilliance, and those really overpower the frustrations if you allow yourself to be patient. Hardcore RPG fans and pen and paper purists will get their fill with Blackguards both in combat and story. Just be prepared to do a lot of planning and possibly losing in order to succeed.
Drew Leachman · Jan 28, 2014 Reviewed on PCRead full review - Blackguards is enjoyable enough for diehard strategy fans, but nagging bugs and a poor UI keep it from its full potential.
Atlas Burke · Jan 27, 2014 Reviewed on PCRead full review - ...every encounter is exciting and challenging, and the massive amount of class tailoring gives you plenty of reasons to replay the adventure and sample different character choices. It's a great foundation,
Sean Engemann · Jan 24, 2014 Reviewed on PCRead full review - And if you like a good story? The quality of Blackguards' story is generally good enough to justify tinkering with different choices to see how they lead to different outcomes. But make no mistake: this is a game aimed at the hardcore crowd seeking a good struggle above all else, and on that front, it mostly delivers.
Leif Johnson · Jan 21, 2014 Reviewed on PCRead full review
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About the game
Trailers & Screenshots:
The player takes on the role of a convicted murderer who must use the help of a team of more than questionable characters to save the world from a dark menace. Through this wild chase throughout the South of Aventuria, the world of The Dark Eye, there is more to fight than vicious creatures.
Developer: Daedalic Entertainment