Blair Witch

So, I recently finished this game on stream and, at the same time, rewatched the first Blair Witch Project movie (1999). So now it’s time to talk about the game. Took me about 7 hours to beat it - and that’s with getting lost in the damn forest a bunch of times, ‘cause it’s ridiculously easy to lose your way in there.
The game was made by the Polish studio Bloober Team - same guys behind Layers of Fear, The Medium, and the Silent Hill 2 Remake. And yeah, you can definitely feel the indie vibe in some spots, but overall, it turned out to be a really atmospheric, intense, and sometimes trippy experience.
There’s way more content here than in the first movie. The film was basically people running around in the woods with some tense moments. The game, though, gives you a personal story, more supernatural stuff, and a bunch of freaky events to deal with.
One thing I liked is the non-linear approach. There are two endings (maybe a bit more if you count minor story changes). I ended up with the bad one, which turns out to be the canon ending. Getting the good one apparently requires playing a completely different way — which honestly sounds like a solid reason for a second run.
As for the creepy atmosphere, tension, and mind games — they nailed it. The ending hits hard, even made me jump a couple of times. Though, to be fair, I’d trim down the action in the finale a little. The jump scares and chaos get a bit overwhelming by the end, and you kinda get tired of it. If I were the devs, I’d balance that part better. But hey — it is what it is.
If I gave the movie a 7, then for this one - since it’s a game and the criteria are a bit different — I’m giving it a solid 8/10. It’s got nice visuals, great sound design, an intriguing plot, and of course, Bullet the dog, who’s a total bro. Loved the interactions with him. Plus, you get a bit more lore about the Blair Witch universe, which was super lacking in the first film. As for the second and third movies - heard they’re pretty meh (4 and 5 out of 10), so still debating whether I’ll watch them… maybe for a laugh.
Anyway - I totally recommend the game. You don’t even need to see the movie to enjoy it. It’s self-contained and explains enough of what’s going on by itself.

---{ Graphics }---
☐ You forget what reality is
☑ Beautiful
☐ Good
☐ Decent
☐ Bad
☐ Don‘t look too long at it
☐ MS-DOS
---{ Gameplay }---
☐ Very good
☑ Good
☐ It's just gameplay
☐ Mehh
☐ Watch paint dry instead
☐ Just don't
---{ Audio }---
☐ Eargasm
☐ Very good
☑ Good
☐ Not too bad
☐ Bad
☐ I'm now deaf
---{ Audience }---
☐ Kids
☑ Teens
☑ Adults
☑ Grandma
---{ PC Requirements }---
☐ Check if you can run paint
☐ Potato
☐ Decent
☑ Fast
☐ Rich boi
☐ Ask NASA if they have a spare computer
---{ Difficulty }---
☐ Just press 'W'
☐ Easy
☐ Easy to learn / Hard to master
☑ Significant brain usage
☐ Difficult
☐ Dark Souls
---{ Grind }---
☑ Nothing to grind
☐ Only if u care about leaderboards/ranks
☐ Isn't necessary to progress
☐ Average grind level
☐ Too much grind
☐ You'll need a second life for grinding
---{ Story }---
☐ No Story
☐ Some lore
☐ Average
☑ Good
☐ Lovely
☐ It'll replace your life
---{ Game Time }---
☐ Long enough for a cup of coffee
☐ Short
☑ Average
☐ Long
☐ To infinity and beyond
---{ Price }---
☐ It's free!
☐ Worth the price
☑ If it's on sale
☐ If u have some spare money left
☐ Not recommended
☐ You could also just burn your money
---{ Bugs }---
☐ Never heard of
☑ Minor bugs
☐ Can get annoying
☐ ARK: Survival Evolved
☐ The game itself is a big terrarium for bugs
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Just finished this game for my first playthrough and it is the best horror experience I have ever played, it broke my mind. I 1000% recommend this to anyone that wants to feel terrified in the woods.

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As a Blair Witch super fan, I feel very blessed that we got such a good game that adds another exciting chapter to the Blair Witch legend. The scenery in this game is amazing, the story is fantastic and the level design is brilliant. Really makes you feel as though you are lost in the Black Hills Forest. I'm also a fan of horror games that have some form of utilities to make use of without making you feel overwhelmed and this game hits the sweet spot with Bullet, your walkie talkie, cell phone, flashlight and the camera. It adds a level a immersion and makes it more than just a walking simulator without feeling like you have too much to manage. Highly recommend.

After spending 120+ hours fully completing Blair Witch, unlocking all achievements, and watching every ending, I can confidently say this is one of the most immersive psychological horror experiences ever. The atmosphere is tense, with eerie visuals and a constant sense of dread that never fades. The sound design and dynamic lighting make the forest feel alive, and Bullet, your canine companion, adds an emotional layer rarely seen in horror games. While pacing can be slow at times, the game excels at psychological storytelling, making every moment unsettling yet gripping. A must-play for horror fans.
Pros:
Incredible atmosphere with a deep psychological horror feel
Stunning sound design that enhances immersion
Multiple endings that add replay value
Bullet the dog makes for a unique and emotional companion
Cons:
Pacing can feel slow in certain sections
Some mechanics can be repetitive over time
Overall Score: 7.5/10

I love this game for how user friendly it is, the mechanics aren't hard but that doesn't allow it to lose it's spookiness. For being a Blair Witch game, it shells out the story really well and doesn't deviate from the source material much as far as I'm aware. Very fun game. As a Completionest, it can be tedious at times but its really not that bad. Loved this game, I want more like it!
---{ Graphics }---
☐ You forget what reality is
☑ Beautiful
☐ Good
☐ Decent
☐ Bad
☐ Don‘t look too long at it
☐ MS-DOS
---{ Gameplay }---
☐ Very good
☑ Good
☐ It's just gameplay
☐ Mehh
☐ Watch paint dry instead
☐ Just don't
---{ Audio }---
☐ Eargasm
☑ Very good
☐ Good
☐ Not too bad
☐ Bad
☐ I'm now deaf
---{ Audience }---
☐ Kids
☑ Teens
☑ Adults
☐ Grandma
---{ PC Requirements }---
☐ Check if you can run paint
☐ Potato
☑ Decent
☐ Fast
☐ Rich boi
☐ Ask NASA if they have a spare computer
---{ Game Size }---
☐ Floppy Disk
☐ Old Fashioned
☑ Workable
☐ Big
☐ Will eat 10% of your 1TB hard drive
☐ You will want an entire hard drive to hold it
☐ You will need to invest in a black hole to hold all the data
---{ Difficulty }---
☐ Just press 'W'
☑ Easy
☐ Easy to learn / Hard to master
☐ Significant brain usage
☐ Difficult
☐ Dark Souls
---{ Grind }---
☐ Nothing to grind
☐ Only if u care about leaderboards/ranks
☑ Isn't necessary to progress
☐ Average grind level
☐ Too much grind
☐ You'll need a second life for grinding
---{ Story }---
☐ No Story
☐ Some lore
☐ Average
☐ Good
☑ Lovely
☐ It'll replace your life
---{ Game Time }---
☐ Long enough for a cup of coffee
☐ Short
☑ Average
☐ Long
☐ To infinity and beyond
---{ Price }---
☐ It's free!
☐ Worth the price
☑ If it's on sale
☐ If u have some spare money left
☐ Not recommended
☐ You could also just burn your money
---{ Bugs }---
☑ Never heard of
☐ Minor bugs
☐ Can get annoying
☐ ARK: Survival Evolved
☐ The game itself is a big terrarium for bugs
---{ ? / 10 }---
☐ 1
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In my opinion, this is a good game, but it has some faults.
It's incredibly short with one playthrough only taking around three hours to complete. Additionally, there is an absurd amount of collectibles that the developers just added to pad the playtime.
Best part is the dog you're with, Bullet, and the atmosphere which really feels Blair Witchy.
Give this game a try if it's on sale!