I Saw Black Clouds

"I Saw Black Clouds is awful. The story is stupid and confusing. Halfway through the game, you’ll be treated with this bizarre twist completely negating the first half of the story, and then the final half is a rushed mess …"

"Unfortunately, the shotty editing and hap-hazard final act leave something to be desired. It&s;s a benefit to know that it can be completed in a single sitting, which might make for a fun, suspense-filled evening activity. Be prepared, though: it&s;s …"

"I Saw Black Clouds is one of the most gripping live-action, cinematic interactive psychological thriller I’ve had the opportunity to enjoy. The story is really fun and interesting; it’s the type of “game” where you’ll want to view in one …"

"Though technically something of a wreck, I still enjoyed I Saw Black Clouds&s; narrative audacity. The choices the game makes aren&s;t necessarily good, but they are often bold. Even through the rough editing and sound issues, the game still delivers …"

"I Saw Black Clouds feels like a step backward in Wales Interactive&s;s interactive movie efforts. Abrupt scene cuts without any transitions, localization issues, and not-so-good movie direction and photography don&s;t make it live up to the good standards set by …"

"As a player, I often felt appeased I Saw Black Clouds, like a child pretending to play their older siblings console. The controller is off and they&s;re really in charge but I certainly feel like I&s;ve done something. I Saw …"

"Ultimately, how much you enjoy I Saw Black Clouds is going to hinge on your appreciation level for schlocky horror and low-budget psychological thrillers. It&s;s an amusing enough diversion, but the story may leave you unsatisfied depending on your route …"

"I Saw Black Clouds has some bold ideas, but the execution on a structural and technical level is a total failure. Even if the writing, acting, and scene editing were immaculate - which they are not - it would not …"

"While back in the day I was never much of a fan of the FMV game fad that accompanied the explosion of access to CD drives back in the day I&s;ve actually been a moderate fan of the recent resurgence …"

"It wants to be a choose-your-own-adventure movie template while consistently disrespecting player choice. This poisons player investment in a story that rarely elevates to fun B-movie shlock, despite some acting &a; musical talent."

"I Saw Black Clouds has very little to redeem it. The characters are unrealistic and the plot twists and turns in an incoherent manner that introduces continuity issues. Player choices occasionally make a difference but are often ignored and sometimes …"

"Bringing together all the main techniques of the FMV genre, I Saw Black Clouds is a title that focuses on sensitive topics in a perspective of terror and tension that offers an acceptable gaming experience within its own limitations. Allowing …"

"It’s rough around the edges, but if you’re after a fairly easy-going adventure game (albeit with dark subject matter) to play through in an evening, you could do quite a bit worse than I Saw Black Clouds. There are undoubtedly …"

"For the developer’s first dabble into the interactive FMV adventure genre, I Saw Black Clouds delivered a dark, spooky, and immersive experience, enhanced by the interesting narrative and multiple diverse story pathways. The acting and cinematography were great, pulling you …"

"While FMV game fans will likely enjoy moments of I Saw Black Clouds, there are some core issues here that prevent it from fulfilling the potential that occasionally glimpses through. The branching narrative needs a rework to ensure it respects …"