Awards & Recognition
Official Selection (IndieCade 2017)
Press Quotes
“‘Was the accused a callous adulteress, drunkard and liar, or a victim of sexist expectations?’ the game’s developer asked. It’s quite a question. Good luck answering it.”
– Nathan Grayson (Kotaku)
“I had an eerie feeling about hearing the actual words of someone long gone.”
– Stephanie Chan (VentureBeat)
“The Black Widow is an interesting way to experience that story through Louisa’s words: coaxing out information a few sentences at a time, and listening carefully for a new direction to explore.”
– Christopher Livingston (PC Gamer)
“As someone who has seen every Forensic Files ever made, this sounds really interesting to me.”
– Jared Nelson (TouchArcade)
“The Black Widow is an excellent example for institutions, governments and archives in how modern tales can be told.”
– Alex Walker (Kotaku AU)
Review Requests
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Monetization Permission
Flux allows the contents of The Black Widow to be published through video broadcasting services for any commercial or non-commercial purpose. Monetization of videos created containing assets from The Black Widow is legally and explicitly allowed by Flux.
Credits
Creator: Richard Fox
Actor: Amber Cunliffe
Developer: Stewart Heckenberg
Contact & More Info
Business contact:
Richard Fox
fox@razorhurst.com.au
Press contact:
Novy Unlimited
novyunlimited@gmail.com
Official website:
www.theblackwidow.co
Description
Communicate with the dead using a spirit board to solve a murder in the interactive mystery, The Black Widow. Investigate a case of true crime involving Australia’s first convicted female serial killer by hearing her testimony faithfully re-enacted from original court records and letters. Using the spirit board, ask your own questions to determine whether “the Black Widow” was truly guilty … or unjustly executed.
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.