The Séance of Blake Manor

"The Séance of Blake Manor is the third game from developer Spooky Doorway, and it’s the small Irish studio’s most ambitious yet. My playthrough lasted about 20 hours, but I took the time to have extra conversations, finish side quests, …"

"If you’re looking for a creepy mystery, you won’t do much better than The Séance of Blake Manor. It looks great, it sounds fantastic, and it offers a wonderful cast of characters who you’ll love investigating. From the first time …"

"With its one-of-a-kind charm and narrative chops, The Séance of Blake Manor is a master class in the detective genre and a delicious supernatural treat for the exact kind of freak I am."

"The Séance of Blake Manor draws you in with its rich atmosphere, striking art, and supernatural mystery, but uneven pacing and time pressure hold it back from fully blossoming; it’s a compelling yet flawed detective tale that intrigues as much …"

"A chillingly enthralling mystery, The Séance of Blake Manor resonates with an eeriness earned not by cheap thrills but with carefully crafted tension."

"An atmospheric folk-horror adventure combines colonial guilt, spiritualism and supernatural chills in a tale of secrets and seances on Ireland&s;s haunted west coast"

"This enthralling mystery quickly had me in its ghostly grip and refused to let go."

"The Seance of Blake Manor is an essential game for fans of detective games, making complex investigation gameplay feel accessible for all with comprehensive mindmaps and timetables so you plan your sleuthing hour-by-hour."

"Without a doubt one of my favourite experiences of 2025, The Séance of Blake Manor is a rich and beautiful narrative puzzle game where you&s;re fully in charge of your own detective work. Blending together stellar storytelling with Irish folklore …"

"The Séance of Blake Manor is not just a mystery; it’s also a look at guilt, faith, and the ghosts that history leaves behind. The structure of solving a mystery is satisfying, but the real power of the work lies …"

"The Séance of Blake Manor is an intriguing detective game with a horror twist that makes every minute count (quite literally). Though it can be a bit wordy at times, it is definitely worth the price of admission."

"The exacting detail with which it&s;s all been put together keeps the illusion strong."

"The Séance of Blake Manor is an elegant, humane twist on folk horror and detective design. It&s;s patient, smart, and disturbing in ways that linger."

"The Séance of Blake Manor is an intriguing supernatural mystery filled with interesting characters and secrets to discover. While the time management aspect might feel intimidating at first, it adds a sense of urgency and helps the player feel like …"

"The Séance of Blake Manor aims to improve rather than reimagine the detective genre. Confidence, not complication, is what makes it unique. It is a gothic mystery about faith, reason, and human fragility, and it understands exactly what kind of …"

"Despite its flaws, The Séance of Blake Manor is a thoroughly enjoyable supernatural detective game, whether we look at its gameplay, story, cast of 25 characters, eerie environments, or overall atmosphere. And while the time limit may initially seem like …"

"The Séance of Blake Manor offers a quiet and intelligent investigation experience that focuses on narrative, exploration, and connecting evidence more than its reliance on challenge or action. It is characterized by its masterfully crafted mysterious atmosphere and its gradual …"