The Black Widow
Communicate with the dead using a spirit board to solve an actual murder case in this interactive mystery. Ask your own questions to determine whether “the Black Widow” was truly guilty … or unjustly executed.
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July 31, 2019
7 years and 4 days ago
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8 user reviews8 reviews75.0%
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6 itemsAbout the Game
"The story is captivating" Forbes
"Gripping and well-told" Kotaku
"The Black Widow is an unnerving experience… Hearing the actual testimonies was haunting" Monstervine
“Eerie…spooky murder-mystery” Invision Game Community
“Wonderfully weird…a unique take on mystery solving” Extra Life
"The Black Widow is particularly poignant ...it’s rather cleverly designed" Digitally Downloaded
Faithfully reenacted from original court records and letters, the game allows players to investigate the true case of Australia’s first female serial killer. Ask your own questions to determine whether she was truly guilty – or unjustly executed.
This provocative format challenges players to reflect on their own prejudices and reconsider the verdict of a contentious legal case. Was the accused a callous adulteress, drunkard, and liar – or a victim of sexist expectations?
"Gripping and well-told" Kotaku
"The Black Widow is an unnerving experience… Hearing the actual testimonies was haunting" Monstervine
“Eerie…spooky murder-mystery” Invision Game Community
“Wonderfully weird…a unique take on mystery solving” Extra Life
"The Black Widow is particularly poignant ...it’s rather cleverly designed" Digitally Downloaded
An interactive murder mystery unraveled by communicating with the dead …literally.
Faithfully reenacted from original court records and letters, the game allows players to investigate the true case of Australia’s first female serial killer. Ask your own questions to determine whether she was truly guilty – or unjustly executed.
This provocative format challenges players to reflect on their own prejudices and reconsider the verdict of a contentious legal case. Was the accused a callous adulteress, drunkard, and liar – or a victim of sexist expectations?
Key Features
- Communicate with a convicted killer.
- Ask questions using topics via a spirit board.
- Delve into a complex and dramatic murder mystery.
- Immerse yourself in a faithful, dramatic recreation of a Victorian-era court case.
- Enjoy vivid graphics and an unnerving, atmospheric interface.
