Blacksad: Under the Skin

"I really, really wanted to like Blacksad: Under the Skin. I love the original graphic novels and just wanted this to be an interactive version of that. Perhaps it could have been, but we&s;re unlikely ever to know thanks to …"

"Blacksad: Under the Skin is not only the work of maturity of a veteran studio like Pendulo Studios, but also possibly the best and most respectful adaptation of the rich world of Blacksad that is possible today"

"Blacksad: Under the Skin is an interesting tale of murder and corruption that presents in one of the best takes on the adventure game formula-multiple endings, choices that really matter, and a cast of characters that are extremely engaging."

"Blacksad is a surprisingly charming interactive tale. John Blacksad is an intriguing character, but open enough that you can shape him. While other characters don&s;t stand out as much, the ensemble brings the story to life. The game suffers from …"

"BLACKSAD: Under The Skin, adapted from the comic book series of the same name, falls short of capturing the grandeur and appeal of the original comics in its transition to the gaming. Nevertheless, it may still hold some appeal for …"

"Pendulo Studios have managed to create something that feels unbelievably faithful to its source material, with an admittedly small number of teething problems that really don’t detract from the overall experience"

"Detective Noir with a furry bent."

"There&s;s a shimmer of something good in Blacksad: Under the Skin."

"Blacksad: Under the Skin is a decent detect-&s;em-up that lacks a bit of noir style."

"Overall, Blacksad: Under the Skin is both a faithful adaptation and a frustrating example of modern adventure game pitfalls. Fans of the original comics will enjoy seeing Blacksad himself brought to life so accurately, but some inconsistent performances in the …"

"Blacksad: Under the Skin holds promise, and it makes good on a few ideas. The noir storytelling is appropriately entertaining, and the gameplay manages to hold up, even if it doesn&s;t strive for much. However, the inconsistent graphics and terrible …"

"There’s the potential for a good game here, but there’s no internal logic to the storytelling, controls are exhausting, it’s a bug addled mess, and its reliance on shock value and ham-fisted treatment of delicate topics drive me up the …"

"With an interesting track system, a very good audiovisual section, acceptable and replayable duration, Blacksad: Under the Skin is recommended for both comic fans and those who love the American noir theme. Some improvements in the animations and a slightly …"

"Blacksad: Under the Skin has a pleasantly engaging story and fine, if somewhat repetitive, game play mechanics. Unfortunately, the end result just did not seem to be a finished product. Significant patch work will be needed to do justice to …"

"Good adventure game, however nos as good as original comics. There should be better controls and memorable characters."

"Even though I ran into some pretty heavy technical glitches on my playthroughs, Blacksad: Under the Skin was a really fun game. The story was fun and enjoyable. The way the characters were presented was really well done too. If …"

"Even if you&s;re not familiar with Blacksad&s;s previous adventures, fans of games like L.A. Noire or any of the Telltale adventures will find something to like about Blacksad: Under the Skin. It&s;s a real shame, then, that the game is …"

"If you’re a fan of point-and-click adventure games and have a penchant for gritty murder mysteries, there’s a lot to like in Blacksad: Under the Skin."

"While Blacksad: Under the Skin shows a lot of promise in its story, world and a couple of neat gameplay mechanics that help put you right in Blacksad&s;s shoes, it unfortunately suffers when it comes to the execution."

"While this current-gen version&s;s polishes don&s;t remove design annoyances endemic to most TellTale-esque adventures, Under the Skin is nevertheless an enthralling noir yarn worth unspooling."

"Unaware of its absurdity, Blacksad: Under The Skin fails at much of what it attempts"

"Blacksad: Under the Skin is a game that detective fans will like with a new case that could be taken from the original comics, but the technical problems weigh too much on the final result and we will see if …"

"Blacksad: Under the Skin is an adventure that moves away from the classic point and click structure, but it&s;s far from perfect in the ambitious game design. That said, Pendulo Studios game is pleasant to play and overall unmissable by …"

"Blacksad might bot be the thing that we expected it to be, but it is still a good choice for adventure fans, at least for a few hours. There is nothing specifically wrong with Blacksad, but some minor issues, a …"

"Blacksad: Under the Skin is a beautiful title, with no twists and turns. If on the one hand there are obvious flaws, and the launch price may be too high for a title that lasts only 10 hours, you can …"

"Blacksad: Under the Skin is a twisty whodunit that is unraveled by more bugs than you can count."

"Does Blacksad: Under the Skin can stand as a worthy succesor to Telltale style adventure games after its bancrucy? Well, not quite, but it&s;s still a good game on its own. It has some flaws like absolutely awful controls on …"

"Blacksad Under the Skin is a pleasant game to play although perhaps a little slow-paced for some. It has some interesting gameplay ideas using Blacksad&s;s senses and powers of deduction, but the main hook is the visual style. Whilst still …"

"Blacksad: Under the Skin is a solid detective story aside from the technical difficulties that the game suffers from and various other mishaps. Hopefully one day, the game will be fixed and we&s;ll be able to recommend this game with …"

"It might take a while to find your footing with Blacksad, but that&s;s okay. The characters are charming and the story is interesting as well. Unfortunately the game doesn&s;t control that well and the graphics are disappointing as well."

"Blacksad: Under the Skin has a wonderful story, setting, and set of characters, and it clearly loves its source material. I just wish it also loved my time, as I often found it wasted by pixel hunting, pointless choices, and …"

"Blacksad: Under the Skin&s;s many technical issues make it an absolute letdown."

"Despite its trueness to the original comic books, Blacksad : Under the Skin is way too weak on a technical point of view to keep the adventure interesting until the end. Meanwhile a serious update to correct all the visible …"

"Blacksad: Under the Skin is both a good videogame adaptation of the original comics and a great detective for those who will meet John Blacksad for the first time."