Ys Interactive

Blacksad: Under the Skin

BLACKSAD: Under the Skin - A dark corruption scandal in the heart of the New York City's underworld for charismatic detective John Blacksad! Based on the noir comic series by the same name. The game features a noir detective story about a PI by the name of Blacksad that gets dragged into the case of a murdered boxing club. The game feature an interactive system much reminiscent of Grim Fandango where you have direct control of the character and only things that catch his gaze is interactable.

Released: 5 November 2019
Developer: Ys Interactive
Publisher: Microids
Engine: Unity 2018
Perspective: Third person
Age rating: PEGI 16 · ESRB M
Controller: Full controller support
Steam recommendations: 5,323
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S · PlayStation 4 · PC (Microsoft Windows) · PlayStation 5 · Mac · Xbox One · Nintendo Switch
Genres: Puzzle · Adventure
Estimated owners: 200,000–500,000 (est.)

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Player rating: 66
Critic rating: 74
Ratings counted: 83.1%
Steam reviews: 39
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Quick answers

Crossplay System requirements 8 GB RAM Download size 30.0 GB Steam Deck Verified Player counts 40

Blacksad: Under the Skin

The story

In 1950s New York, Joe Dunn, the owner of a humble boxing club is found hanged. At the same time, Robert Yale, his protege and greatest hope, is reported missing. Although overwhelmed by these terrible events, Joe Dunn’s daughter, Sonia, decides to continue working towards her father’s dreams: she takes over the boxing club and calls on John Blacksad to investigate this mysterious disappearance. It’s the eve of the fight of the year and the club, which is in serious financial difficulties, will not survive Robert’s withdrawal. The investigation will lead John Blacksad to the very heart of a world in which corruption reigns supreme.

Blacksad: Under the Skin

How long to beat

Main story: 12 h
Main + extras: 13 h

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Key facts

Platforms

Game modes

Single player

Themes

Action
Fantasy
Thriller
Drama
Mystery

Blacksad: Under the Skin

Trailer

Blacksad: Under the Skin

Screenshots

Blacksad: Under the Skin

Reviews and languages

83.1% of 6,930 Steam reviews are positive. Valve labels that “Very Positive”.

10 languages in the interface, 7 of them with full voice acting. English is supported, with full voice acting.

Publisher's content notice

Blacksad: Under the Skin contains scene of intense violence, depiction of blood and such. Please be advised that Blacksad: Under the Skin may not be suitable for all audience.

Blacksad: Under the Skin