Able Black

시민권 시험을 통과하고 폐기당하지 않기 위해 고군분투하는 안드로이드 Able Black의 이야기 비주얼 노벨 형식에 퍼즐이 합쳐진 형태의 게임으로, 텍스트를 통해 이야기를 풀어나가다가 시민권 시험을 볼 때는 퍼즐들을 직접 풀어나가는 방식으로 진행된다. 퍼즐들은 생각보다 만만하지는 않은 난이도지만, 다행히 게임 내 힌트를 제공하기 때문에 만약 막힌 것 같으면 게임 내 힌트를 보면서 풀어나갈 수 있다. (그래도 아래에 쓸 이유 때문에 힌트를 안 쓰는 걸 권장한다.) 퍼즐들을 풀지 않을 때는 텍스트를 읽어가면서 Able Black이 시민권 시험을 치지 않는 동안 무슨 활동을 했는지를 볼 수 있으며, 특정 시점을 읽다 보면 적절한 효과음이 들리면서 분위기 조성에 도움을 주기 때문에 꼭 소리를 들으면서 게임을 하는 걸 추천한다. 메인 스토리를 마치면 다양한 짧은 에필로그들을 해금할 수 있는데, 대부분은 특정 시간 또는 특정 날짜에만 해금할 수 있으니 컴퓨터 시간을 바꾸면서 해금하면 된다. 단, 에필로그 중 하나는 힌트를 안 쓰고 메인 스토리를 클리어해야 해금되기 때문에 만약 2회차를 하고 싶지 않으면 힌트를 안 쓰는 걸 권장한다. 결론적으로, 짧고 분위기 있는 텍스트 형식의 게임이다. 분량이 1시간 정도로 짧긴 하지만 애초에 가격 자체가 저렴해서 게임이 지나치게 짧다고 생각되지 않았기 때문에 추천. 여담) 도전과제 100%를 좋아하는 사람들이라면 주의할 점이 있는데.... 도전과제 중 미니게임에 999점을 넘겨야 하는 도전과제가 있다. 미니게임 자체는 어렵지 않은데, 999점을 넘기는 일 자체가 시간이 좀 걸리고 미니게임 중 일시정지가 안 되기 때문에 (Esc키를 누르면 메인 화면으로 이동한다 ! ) 행운을 빈다.

То чувство, когда в игре за 30 рублей больше сюжета и смысла, чем во многих играх за 500+. Жаль нельзя задонатить Скоту побольше кэша.

Okay, I've honestly never really loved a game quite as much as I've loved this. I've certainly never really wanted to recommend one. If you're looking for something that is somehow based in logic puzzles, existentialism, philosophy, challenge of authority, nostalgia, and deep rooted emotions, look no further. Play Able Black. Somehow, within minutes of play time, I was hooked -- not just hooked, but keenly aware of my own feelings. The game is on the dark side. It is not a game that makes you feel comfortable while playing. It intentionally unnerves. Still, I think it's very much worth the play.

The biggest compliment I can make a game is that I want more of it once I've finished it - and Able Black falls into that category. I went into it blind and found the mix of visual/digital novel and puzzle game to be quite refreshing. It's an interesting experience, rather casual but with quite a bit of humor. If you're familiar with Sci-Fi works of Asimov for example you will feel right at home but it's by no means necessary background. I'm looking for experiences in games more than bare mechanics and in this regard the game delivered more emotion and intrigue than a lot of blockbuster movies. It has that curiosity factor of wanting to know how the story progresses. And with different paths to explore and some easter eggs in there I think there's enough content to warrant the price.

To be honest, i wasnt expecting much from this game. i just expected some puzzles and a story. but Able black is honestly so much more. the story really invests you, and brings out a lot of emotion. the puzzles are quite easy at first, but get quite tricky as time go by. normally im not too into puzzle games, but having an entire story accompany the puzzles, makes them so much more interesting. the plot twist really took me surpise, and honestly left me auidibly going "wait...oh....oh!" its a very interesting game, with great atmosphere, and nice little secrets here and there. good job Skot

Very cool game. I like the way it makes you consider a lot of different options and choices about your own life perspective through smart puzzles and storytelling. Looking forward for some more, I'd love to see how it unfolds! :-)

I love your game, Skot! Especially the music. Please release the soundtrack as DLC!! 10/10 would go through an existential crisis again.

[i]"What is my purpose?"[/i] Able Black is a narrative game with puzzles that is currently free on the Apple store. I found the game surprisingly good. I thought at first that the game was just a series of puzzles. But in fact, it also tells a very intriguing and thrilling sci-fi story about the path to self-awareness of an android named Able Black. The story is mysterious and very well told and we just want to keep playing eager to know how it progresses. And so the game could easily be finished in one setting. But beware that there is actually a lot to read and not than many puzzles. The game is not very long and one playthrough should take about 2 hours. The game in itself consists of series of moral choices questions and varied logic puzzles intertwined with story-telling. After completing the main game, there are also a few bonus clickable icons to unlock that add some extra elements to the story. Puzzles don't present too much difficulty but it depends on your experience with solving logic puzzles and riddles. In all, this is a very well designed narrative puzzle game that I wish had been longer. I am looking forward to play more games from this dev in the future.