The Black Widow
Release date: Jul 31, 2019
Developers: Flux
Publishers: Flux
Genres: Adventure, Casual, Indie, Simulation
Categories: Single-player, Family Sharing
Supported languages: English

'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 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. 

Press reviews: “The Black Widow is a game about the death penalty that everyone should play” Digitally Downloaded “I had an eerie feeling about hearing the actual words of someone long gone” Venture Beat “The fact that these are the real words of a human being executed for murder lends it a certain grim fascination” PC Gamer 

Notes: This game includes discussion of adult themes and crimes.