The Black Widow

The Black Widow

75% Positive
6 Positive
2 Negative
8 Total Reviews

Communicate with the dead using a spirit board to solve an actual murder case in this interactive mystery. Ask your own questions to determine whether “the Black Widow” was truly guilty … or unjustly executed.

$5.99
Available on: 🪟 🍎
Developer: Flux
Publisher: Flux
Release Date: (6 years ago)

Game Details

Estimated Owners
0 - 20000
⚠️ Content Warning:

This game includes discussion of adult themes and crimes.

🌐 Official Website: theblackwidow.co
🛠️ Support: Support Page
📧 Support Email: [email protected]

About This Game

'The story is captivating' Forbes 'Gripping and well-told' Kotaku 'The Black Widow is an unnerving experience… Hearing the actual testimonies was haunting' Monstervine “Eerie…spooky murder-mystery” Invision Game Community “Wonderfully weird…a unique take on mystery solving” Extra Life 'The Black Widow is particularly poignant ...it’s rather cleverly designed' Digitally Downloaded An interactive murder mystery unraveled by communicating with the dead …literally. Faithfully reenacted from original court records and letters, the game allows players to investigate the true case of Australia’s first female serial killer. Ask your own questions to determine whether she was truly guilty – or unjustly executed. This provocative format challenges players to reflect on their own prejudices and reconsider the verdict of a contentious legal case. Was the accused a callous adulteress, drunkard, and liar – or a victim of sexist expectations? Key Features Communicate with a convicted killer. Ask questions using topics via a spirit board. Delve into a complex and dramatic murder mystery. Immerse yourself in a faithful, dramatic recreation of a Victorian-era court case. Enjoy vivid graphics and an unnerving, atmospheric interface.
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Categories

Family Sharing Single-player

User Tags

Casual (32) Adventure (31) Indie (31) Simulation (30)

Supported Languages

English ✓ Audio