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Interview Infamous 19th Century Australian Serial Killer Louisa Collins Through a Spirit Board in The Black Widow
Launching today on iOS, Android, and Steam
SYDNEY โ Aug. 2, 2019 โ The Black Widow is now available on the App Store, Google Play, and Steam! Created by Richard Fox of Flux, The Black Widow gives players an unflinching look into the trial, sentencing, and execution of Louisa Collins โ the last woman to hang in the state of New South Wales. The Black Widow was first demonstrated at IndieCade 2017 โย complete with a custom wooden spirit board controller built by Richard Fox. Hearing Louisaโs own words โ faithfully reenacted from original court records and letters โ players have the opportunity to make their own assessment of Louisaโs purported killings and generate their own lines of inquiry through an onscreen โspirit boardโ akin to the famed Ouija board that debuted as a parlor game in 1890 (less than one year after Louisa Collins was executed) and has been featured in a plethora of modern horror films. More than a game, The Black Widow challenges players to reflect on their own prejudices in reconsidering the verdict of a contentious legal case. Was the accused a callous adulteress, drunkard, and liar โ or a victim of sexist expectations and misogyny? โWith The Black Widow, I wanted to explore unlimited choice in character conversation over preset options for more imaginative role-playing, complex storytelling, and character development,โ says Richard Fox, founder of Flux. โAs an experienced historical storyteller, Iโm always looking for new ways to interact with characters from history. The Black Widow distills insights Iโve learned so far in an instantly recognizable format that dares players to evaluate the facts of the case on their own.โ Key Features- Communicate with a convicted killer.
- Ask questions using topics via an onscreen spirit board.
- Delve into a complex and dramatic true crime murder mystery.
- Immerse yourself in a faithful, dramatic recreation of a Victorian Era court case.
- Enjoy vivid graphics and an unnerving, atmospheric interface.
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