Comparison

Blackwell 2 vs The Node

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Blackwell 2

Step into a 1973 Manhattan mystery as a medium and her spirit guide investigate a series of connected accidents. Uncover the truth behind an enigmatic killer's actions in this episodic adventure game.

Highlights
  • 1973 Manhattan setting
  • Supernatural mystery
  • Medium and spirit guide protagonists
  • Episodic story
  • Point-and-click adventure gameplay
Features
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The second game in Wadjet Eye's Blackwell mystery adventure series The year is 1973. The sound of a lone, ethereal saxophone drifts over the Roosevelt Island promenade, while a series of accidents plague a midtown construction site. The citizens of Manhattan take no notice of these events... but are they connected? Embittered medium Lauren Blackwell (aunt of Rosa Blackwell) and her spirit guide Joey Mallone are the only ones who believe that there is anything strange going on, and they are the only ones who can stop an enigmatic killer from striking again... This is the second in the series begun by "Blackwell 1: Legacy" (available now). The story is concluded in "Blackwell 3: Convergence" (available now), "Blackwell 4: Deception" (coming soon), and "Blackwell 5: Epiphany" (coming soon). Just Adventure - "I can't recommend this game enough. It has been one of the best gaming experiences I've had." Adventure Gamers - "There are some fine examples of adventure game writing here, and they clearly show the potential this series has." 3.5/5 Gamezebo - "Blackwell Unbound is a fun adventure worth clicking through." 3.5/5

About

The Node

Features
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A short sci-fi point & click adventure about forbidden time travel. Time travel is possible. That’s exactly why it must be stopped. You wake up inside The Node — a sealed location outside normal time. It wasn’t built to explore the future. It was built to prevent it. Its sole purpose: to ensure no one interferes with the timeline. ** Features ** - Handcrafted puzzles - Classic point & click gameplay - 15-30 minute experience ** What kind of game is this? ** If you enjoy: - Narrative sci-fi adventures - Time travel stories with ethical tension - Retro-inspired point & click games - Short but memorable indie experiences Then The Node is waiting. You built a time machine. The Node was built to stop you. And it does not grant exceptions.

Screenshots

Blackwell 24 screens
The Node3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: The Node at every 9 days against Blackwell 2's every 75 months. The Node also leads on price ($1.99 vs $3.99) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). Blackwell 2's advantage is chart position (#199 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Blackwell 2 costs $3.99 and The Node $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Blackwell 2 ships an update every 75 months, The Node every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Blackwell 2 versus The Node: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlackwell 2The Node
Price$3.99$1.99 — better
Rating4.8 (52 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews76.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings52 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 75 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank#199 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size231 MB96 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperWadjet Eye Games LLCHéroes del Silicio

In-app purchases

None

Blackwell 2

No in-app purchases

None

The Node

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Blackwell 2 free?
Blackwell 2 costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is The Node free?
The Node costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Blackwell 2 or The Node have ads?
Neither Blackwell 2 nor The Node shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Blackwell 2 or The Node?
Blackwell 2 ships an update every 75 months, and The Node every 9 days. Most recently, Blackwell 2 was updated on October 20, 2026 and The Node on October 25, 2026.

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