Blackwell Legacy Analysis

Blackwell: Legacy is the first installment in Wadjet Eye's loving homage to 90s era point-n-click games. Primarily concerning itself with narrative-driven puzzles, Blackwell: Legacy introduces the protagonists and overarching plot of Wadjet Eye's five-party series, as well as providing a mystery to solve completely. In the end, does Blackwell: Legacy do enough to inspire you to accept the tie extended by Wadjet Eye?

Introductory Tale That Is Interesting On Its Own

Blackwell: Legacy opens with its protagonist, Rosangela Blackwell, situated on a bridge, clutching an urn in her arms. She is in the process of scattering her aunt's ashes, committing her last remnants of a family to the vastness of the sea. As she does so, she espouses a kind of melancholic indifference; lamenting the loss of her aunt while struggling with apathy simultaneously. Since her
Wadjet Eye never rushes, instead spends the time necessary to skillfully characterize Rosangela, as well as provide reasonable doubt for what will eventually be explained supernaturally. Wadjet Eye's efforts ensure the paranormal reveal feels earned, plausible, and that its impact is raised significantly due to the careful pacing. I am very impressed with how Wadjet Eye characterizes Rosangela as well. One of the first puzzles of Blackwell: Legacy revolves around convincing her apartment building's doorman, who doesn't recognize Rosangela, that she, in fact, does live there. While mechanically this puzzle isn't all that special, it greatly informs us about Rosangela's character; for example, how she is introverted and prefers her own company, as evidenced by her not knowing who here neighbors are. Over the course of Blackwell: Legacy, Rosangela proves to be a likable protagonist that it is easy to identify with and root for, and the budding relationship between her and Joey, is one of Blackwell: Legacy's