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Blacksad: Under the Skin

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First release
Nov 05, 2019
Genres
Adventure, Puzzle · Drama, Mystery, Action, Fantasy, Thriller
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S

BLACKSAD: Under the Skin - A dark corruption scandal in the heart of the New York City's underworld for charismatic detective John Blacksad! Based on the noir comic series by the same name. The game features a noir detective story about a PI by the name of Blacksad that gets dragged into the case of a murdered boxing club. The game feature an interactive system much reminiscent of Grim Fandango where you have direct control of the character and only things that catch his gaze is interactable.

Also known as BLACKSAD: Under the Skin, Blacksad.exe

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Storyline
In 1950s New York, Joe Dunn, the owner of a humble boxing club is found hanged. At the same time, Robert Yale, his protege and greatest hope, is reported missing. Although overwhelmed by these terrible events, Joe Dunn’s daughter, Sonia, decides to continue working towards her father’s dreams: she takes over the boxing club and calls on John Blacksad to investigate this mysterious disappearance. It’s the eve of the fight of the year and the club, which is in serious financial difficulties, will not survive Robert’s withdrawal. The investigation will lead John Blacksad to the very heart of a world in which corruption reigns supreme.Read more

In 1950s New York, Joe Dunn, the owner of a humble boxing club is found hanged. At the same time, Robert Yale, his protege and greatest hope, is reported missing. Although overwhelmed by these terrible events, Joe Dunn’s daughter, Sonia, decides to continue working towards her father’s dreams: she takes over the boxing club and calls on John Blacksad to investigate this mysterious disappearance. It’s the eve of the fight of the year and the club, which is in serious financial difficulties, will not survive Robert’s withdrawal. The investigation will lead John Blacksad to the very heart of a world in which corruption reigns supreme.

Release dates
PlayStation 4
Nov 05, 2019
Xbox One
Nov 05, 2019
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Nov 14, 2019
All 8 release dates
Mac
Nov 14, 2019
Nintendo Switch
Nov 28, 2019
Nintendo Switch
Dec 10, 2019
PlayStation 5
Jun 27, 2024
Xbox Series X|S
Jun 27, 2024
Time to beatIGDB · recorded
Main Story
12h
Main + Extras
13h
Game modes
Single player
Perspective
Third person
Keywords
noir, quick time event, available on - blacknut

At a Glance

Critic Score
66
Main Story (IGDB)
12h
Main + Extras (IGDB)
13h
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Steam users rate this Very Positive, 5,386 reviews in all languages, recorded 16 October 2026

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