Last updated on September 12th, 2023 at 10:01 am
“Blackthorne” is a cinematic platform game developed by Blizzard Entertainment and released for the Super NES and MS-DOS in 1994. The game was also released for the Sega 32X with additional content the following year. In 2013, Blizzard released the game for free on their Battle.net PC client. The game was re-released for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Windows, and Xbox One as part of the Blizzard Arcade Collection in February 2021. The game is known as “Blackhawk” in some European countries.
- The game has a unique blend of platforming and gunfights
- The game’s graphics are well-done, with detailed environments and character sprites
- The game’s story is engaging and immersive, with a focus on revenge
- The game’s controls are responsive and easy to learn, making the game accessible to both casual and hardcore players
- The game’s difficulty level is high, with challenging platforming sequences and gunfights
- The game’s combat can become repetitive over time
- The game’s lack of save feature can be frustrating for players
“Blackthorne” is a great game for fans of cinematic platformers. The game’s unique blend of platforming and gunfights, engaging story, and well-done graphics make it a must-play for retro gaming enthusiasts.
##########Curiosities
– The game’s cover art for the SNES version was drawn by Jim Lee
– The game was re-released for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Windows, and Xbox One as part of the Blizzard Arcade Collection in February 2021
– The game is known as “Blackhawk” in some European countries
