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As a Black Watchmen agent, investigate occult threats by solving puzzles across mission briefings, coded websites, and the real world.
Released 27 Aug 2015
Investigate Real Websites
Crack Occult Codes
Hack Enemy Defenses
Become a Secret Agent and investigate paranormal activities in this dark Lovecraftian universe. This Alternate Reality Game will have you explore complex puzzles in-game but also in real-life; interacting with real websites, companies, and NPCs that we created as part of our universe.
Developed by Alice & Smith · Published by Alice & Smith







You play an agent of the Black Watchmen, a paramilitary group investigating paranormal activity, occult societies, and other dangerous phenomena. Missions provide parameters for each investigation while keeping the identity of the client undisclosed.
The game is an alternate reality experience: solve puzzles in the game and on coded websites, wikis, and other real-world references. Depending on the mission, you may crack codes, research groups, investigate strange events, or hack virtual defenses.
A mission hub holds briefings and puzzle information, while an agent map shows other agents' locations and can point to location-based missions. Season 1 includes missions, puzzles, hidden missions unlocked with puzzle pieces or secret answers, and community sandbox missions; Season 2 is optional.
Some reviewers enjoy the unusual use of real-world research and websites as part of puzzle solving, and describe the missions and story as engaging. Others criticize puzzles they find arbitrary and report broken or unsafe website links that make the game harder to play.
| Platforms | Windows, macOS |
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| Achievements | 48 |
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| Controller required | No |
| DLC / extras | 5 listed on Steam |
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| Website | Official website |
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