Blackwell Unbound

Set in 1973 Manhattan, this Blackwell series prequel follows Lauren Blackwell, a medium, and her spirit guide Joey Mallone. They investigate supernatural cases as strange events go largely unnoticed by the city around them.

Players explore locations, talk with witnesses and spirits, and gather information to untangle two paranormal cases. Conversations and observations provide clues that help move each investigation forward.

Lauren and Joey can both be controlled, bringing different ways to approach scenes: Lauren interacts with the physical world, while Joey can pass through walls and affect objects with ghostly drafts. Point-and-click exploration, inventory puzzles, and a notebook for organizing clues form the core of play.

In the supplied reviews, players often enjoy Lauren and Joey’s contrasting personalities, their banter, and the story’s supernatural mysteries. The jazz soundtrack and moody atmosphere are recurring highlights, as are the voice performances and point-and-click puzzles. Some players find the puzzles or repeated interactions frustrating, and several wish the short adventure offered more time with its characters.