Leave a Review Able Black
Enjoyed it but…
The game is simple with a very intriguing story. I enjoyed playing. But it says it will reward you for making it through all of the puzzles without using any hints. I completed my first playthrough without using a single hint, but couldn’t figure out what the reward was. Eventually, I tried looking it up online and realized that the option that’s apparently supposed to unlock if you don’t use any hints still was not unlocked for me? I even tried playing the puzzles over again to see if that unlocked it, but it still didn’t work. I was really getting into the story and want to see what’s beyond this locked option, but can’t get it to unlock for me despite never having used a single hint.
I also wonder if the story is imcomplete. It just feels as though it drops off at a cliff hanger, leaving so much left to be told. I hope for more of this story in the future and maybe a fix for it not unlocking what it supposed to.Show lessGhoulish Greg
Inspiration at its Core.
I’m an artist and writer who loves indie games, and it’s difficult to find indie games that stick with me. It’s usually a quick play and then delete app routine. Yet, after playing this game, I will never delete it. It exceeded my expectations by lengths and inspired me in ways I cannot describe. The story was enthralling and thoughtful. It made me take a step back to think upon the way I view our world. I was put into the shoes of someone inhuman, that understood humanity more than I did. After playing the main story and finding some secrets, my mind has been tap dancing around, making connections and finding new points of views to explore this game with. And no other indie game has made me feel this way. I am more than grateful to have had the opportunity to play this game. Thank you.Show lessBobus.
This Game is amazing
I give this game a full Five-Star review.
I love it with EVERYTHING!!
I love how it makes you think hard and gives you hints, and it helped me with sharpening my mind. You know what? I hope the developers of this game will create a sequel game to Able Black. Honestly, I’m actually really curious on what’s going to happen afterwards. But being the Writer I am, writing short stories in my drafts on an app, I was inspired to write one based on this. Who knows? Also, I’m sorry if this is copyright but I WILL give credits to the original. I swear I will. Though again, It’s gonna be an online book, Though I probably won’t publish it just yet till I finish and I’m sure I wanna publish it.
Anyways, KEEP IT UP!!!Show lessCrow/Raven
A Shocking and Amazing Game
I've played so many games like this. Stories and puzzles, and I've gotten attached to so many different characters, but none have made me question everything like this game has. I'm astounded at the fast-paced storyline that they've managed, and the puzzles that are just the right amount of challenging and fun. I review a lot, but this game is amazing and though it sounds dramatic, makes me think of all the other possibilities and points of view that could be. I hope the creator makes more games, because I'll be waiting for them. Skot, thank you.Show lessLightningGirl39
Didn’t like the story, puzzles were okay
After all the 5 star reviews, I figured this must be a pretty universally satisfying game. It wasn’t. So I thought I should write a quick contrary review.
I can see that some love was put into the puzzle creation, but it’s one of those games where you have to guess what the designer thinks the puzzle answer is, rather than what will necessarily be like a satisfying answer. (“I’m reversing the order of each word in the sentence, so does that mean the designer thinks I should also reverse the order of the entire sentence?”)
The story was a little depressing, and I didn’t feel like pushing through it any further. If you actually read the story, you’ll probably spend more of your time reading than doing puzzles.
In between the story and puzzles, there are psychological questions, and at the end of each chapter the game will pass judgment on you, which is also annoying. (“Too optimistic,” “too ungrateful,” “a wanna-be martyr,” etc.)
If you miss a puzzle, the game’s judgment might be “The subject has trouble with poblem-solving” [sic]
Yes, in the midst of being judgmental, the game also has typos which makes you question whether you can trust the thoughtfulness of its puzzles.
I wouldn’t mind a streamlined cruise through some of the game’s puzzles, which again look like some love was put into them.
But you can’t do the puzzles without the other elements, the proportions were wrong, and I did not enjoy the overall effect.Show lessAnalytical Guy
A Masterpeice
The developer is really a genius to have put this together by himself. This game was amazing and I would love to play more made by the creator. Throughout the whole game you never really knew how it was going to end. The puzzles were amazing. I love how you really had to think about how you were supposed to find the answer. Not just the storyline but the characters were so well developed. I was completely blown away. After each exam I was full of anticipation and looking forward to where the exam would take me next. I think anyone should give this game a try.Show less1reader1#
One of the best text choice games I’ve played.
I loved the game skot made from beginning to end, it honestly made me wish there was a second or a dlc to see what able black would do next or what other shady secret mother has up her sleeve, I loved how creative the puzzles got and it took me a long time to figure out some. I honestly think there are games that get too much credit but this one just doesn’t get enough at all. Again, this is a wonderful game skot, I really hope other people find out about this game.Show lessfido2fi
This is such a poignant and sad game
I love it so much, please play it. If you are tired, if you’re bored, if you feel like you don’t want to live, play this game. It will give you a little something to distract you from your thoughts. It is so beautifully made. I want to thank Skot so much for creating this game. I read in other comments that there is more to the game beyond the storyline, I hope I can unlock that. I don’t know how to, but I’ll try. I hope you (the person reading this) have a lovely day.Show lessTortquoize
Immersive*chefs kiss*
By far the most enjoyable game I’ve played in quite some time. Although the premise is simple(click through while reading the story), the promptly timed effects are engaging and make this game feel much more interactive, aside from the puzzles. Speaking of which, the puzzles themselves are genuinely fun, and not extremely difficult. The only riddle which’s answer I did not understand was the one about the doors.. I’m not sure how that makes sense. Although the ending of the main storyline left me a bit wanting, the Easter eggs/side quests/mini games more than made up for it.
A wonderful game that has aged spectacularly.Show lesskrivera94
***HIGHLY RECOMMEND***
For those who do not like reading I highly still recommend this. Coming from a person who doesn’t read as often, this is something I would recommend just because it’s interactive and your response effect your outcome/responses and because it touches base on human psychology. Though it may seem like a long reading, they share very important messages as you are the character, “ABLE BLACK”. This games is fantastic and deep thinking, it’s great to play with friends and bond over with, or maybe it’s just me lol, but again highly recommend.Show lessMaiRoseHer
