Blake: The Visual Novel

Blake: The Visual Novel

Ori Mees · September 1, 2021 · Choose Your Own Adventure, Interactive Fiction, Visual Novel, Comic Book, Noir

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About Blake: The Visual Novel

Developer's Note: Please be aware that the game was originally intended to be episodic.
Sadly, I'm not able to continue the story as planned, because of this, the game's narrative has open ends and unresolved mysteries that I'd hoped to reveal later down the line. Although the story is incomplete, I hope you enjoy the first and only episode! Blake: The Visual Novel was my passion project as a solo dev and an amazing experience for me to create, it's something I will cherish forever and means a lot to me to share with you as a free experience for all! :) Thank you, Ori

Blake: The Visual Novel is a graphic novel-style, choice-based, psychological thriller.

Set in a tech-intelligent universe - become immersed in the perpetually rainy city of New Stone. Experience Blake’s journey as he encounters a clandestine nemesis, sparking a series of events that quickly force him to choose between losing his sanity or rising to the challenge. Make the right decisions and save the citizens of New Stone.

Features

  • Immersive storyline enriched with twists and turns.
  • Choice-driven consequences - Make allies or break bonds depending on who you want to trust.
  • Multiple endings and exclusive scenes depending on your choices.
  • Optional puzzles and mini-games.
  • Stunning graphic novel-style artwork, animated characters and black & white stylised pivotal scenes.
  • HD 1080P
  • Accessibility: Text-to-speech option and playable for those with visual impairments. Option to skip mini-game puzzles.

Blake: The Visual Novel — game info

Platforms
Windows, macOS
Player modes
Single-player
PC Game Pass
Not included
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What Steam players say

Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.

Not recommended Apr 16, 2025
As far as visual novels go, the choices you make ultimately don't amount to much in the moment, with them barely being acknowledged until the tail end of the experience. While it's not the worst narrative- It's not particularily compelling as far as visual novels go.
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Recommended Nov 13, 2025
Игра 'Blake: The Visual Novel' предлагает захватывающее путешествие в мир детективных расследований и сложных моральных выборов. Визуальный стиль выполнен на высоком уровне, с детализированными фонами и выразительными персонажами, что значительно способствует погружению в атмосферу. Сюжет, хотя и не революционный, держит в напряжении благодаря интересному главному герою и постепенному раскрытию загадок. Диалоги написаны живо и реалистично, позволяя прочувствовать эмоции персонажей и формировать собственные отношения с ними. Особенно хочется отметить вариативность развития сюжета. Принятые решения действительно влияют на исход событий и отношения с другими действующими лицами, что повышает реиграбельность. Музыкальное сопровождение хорошо подобрано и создает нужное настроение в различных сценах. Несмотря на некоторые небольшие недостатки в виде предсказуемых сюжетных поворотов, 'Blake: The Visual Novel' является достойным представителем жанра визуальных новелл. Если вы любите детективные истории с элементами драмы и возможностью влиять на сюжет, то эта игра определенно стоит вашего внимания. Она подарит вам несколько часов увлекательного чтения и заставит задуматься о сложных мора…
Recommended Jun 23, 2025
Really interesting visual novel, I like the art style too!
Recommended May 31, 2025
The fact that one person made this is VERY impressive. From reading the developers notes it's very easy to see that the person who made this suffers from classic imposter syndrom. He/she can't see their own talents. I'm only a little bit in but clearly you were meant make video games and I really hope you continue on your life's mission because it's a real shame to see talent go to waste just because some random people on the internet spew their negativity all over the place, I really hope you get back in there, learn from what ever mistakes you may or may not of made, adjust, adapt, grow and stick with it. Remember that it's the journey not destination that matters. Doing what you love is a rare and precious gift, don't give it up. Good Luck
Recommended Aug 7, 2024
I don't usually like futuristic visual novels.
Not recommended Nov 4, 2023
Starts out okay, but as the novel progresses, the random plot element starts to pile up dangerously high, eventually leading to a nonsensical ending that fails to explain much. It seems the developer run out of time halfway through development and had to rush the second half just to deliver the product. Nice art though. 3/10

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