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Search a shifting forest for a missing boy as Ellis, using a camcorder, flashlight, and loyal dog to uncover clues and face threats.
Released 30 Aug 2019
Track a Missing Boy
Follow Bullet's Nose
Rewind Camcorder Tapes
A first-person, story-driven psychological horror game based on the cinematic lore of the Blair Witch. Explore the haunted grounds of the Black Hills Forest in a harrowing investigation that forces you to confront the evil that resides deep in the woods.
Developed by Bloober Team SA · Published by Bloober Team NA
You play as Ellis, a former police officer searching the Black Hills Forest for a missing boy. As he and his dog Bullet investigate, the forest’s strange shifts and Ellis’s troubled past become part of the mystery.
Explore wooded paths, look for clues and objects, and use tools including a flashlight, cellphone, and camcorder. Bullet can help locate items and guide you through the forest; you can also give him commands, pet him, and feed him.
The camcorder lets you review found footage, and manipulating recordings can affect what appears in the environment. How you respond to danger and treat Bullet influences what you learn and the story’s outcome.
Players who enjoy the game often highlight the unsettling forest atmosphere, immersive sound, and the bond with Bullet, who can also help with navigation and finding clues. Some praise the psychological story and camcorder sequences, while others find the plot less compelling. Common complaints focus on getting lost or retracing paths, repetitive exploration, and a finale that can feel drawn out; a smaller number report bugs that interrupt progress.
Inspired by the iconic Blair Witch legend, this game expands the mythos with a new story set years after the original film.
You play as Ellis, a former police officer on the search for a missing boy. With only your loyal dog Bullet at your side, you push deeper into the Black Hills Forest, where the woods twist memories, warp time, and prey on your fears. As the forest closes in, you will uncover fragments of Ellis’s troubled past and face a presence that watches you from just beyond the treeline – waiting for you to lose yourself in the darkness.
Modern-day masters of horror Bloober Team channel the series’ signature tension and psychological dread, delivering a chilling journey into the heart of the Black Hills Forest.
Solve the Mystery – Investigate the disappearance of a young boy using the tools at your disposal (camera, cell phone, flashlight) to survive the nightmares that come your way.
Your Sanity Against Her Curse – Navigate a living, shifting forest filled with supernatural dangers. The way you react when in peril will determine what you ultimately learn about yourself.
A True Best Friend – Your trusted canine sidekick, Bullet, is always by your side. You can pet him and feed him treats, ortreats or choose to discipline him if he wanders off. How you treat him directly impacts your story.
| Platforms | Windows |
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| Achievements | 25 |
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| Controller support | Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
| DLC / extras | 2 listed on Steam |
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| Metacritic | 69/100 View on Metacritic |
| Website | Official website |
