The Blackwood Steam game gives players an unusual mix of everyday life and high-intensity action. Developed by Attrito and M7 Productions, the third-person game takes place in New York in 2012.
Players control Anton, who leads two very different lives. During the day, he runs a quiet suburban DVD rental shop. At night, he becomes a professional assassin taking contracts across New York City.
That unusual combination gives Blackwood a distinct neo-noir atmosphere. Instead of focusing only on combat, the game also explores Anton’s ordinary routine between missions.
Run a DVD Store by Day
Anton starts each day behind the counter of his DVD store. Players can interact with customers, manage stock and keep the small business running.
The shop management includes printing barcode labels, pricing new releases and restocking DVDs. Players can also complete household chores when Anton returns home.
His domestic life includes a pet cat, adding another contrast to the dangerous work that follows after dark.
Money earned through the store can also be used to improve Anton’s lifestyle. Players can purchase new clothes and make changes to the storefront.
Become an Assassin at Night
When night arrives, Anton leaves his store behind and switches into assassin mode.
Blackwood focuses on third-person gunplay and fast movement. Players take on hit contracts at different locations around New York.
The action draws inspiration from movies such as John Wick and Max Payne. Anton can dive, slide, dodge bullets and move through combat situations with a stylish gun-fu approach.
One of the game’s featured locations is Washington Square Park. New York’s subway system also serves as a setting for its action sequences.
A Mix of Simulation and Action
Blackwood combines several genres rather than sticking to a traditional shooter formula. The daytime sections focus on running a small business and managing Anton’s personal life.
The nighttime missions then shift the experience toward tactical shooting and cinematic action.
The developers also use the shop as part of the game’s wider design. Money earned during the day helps support Anton’s activities at night, connecting the two sides of his unusual life.
Blackwood Launches on Steam
Blackwood is available on PC through Steam. The game was developed by Attrito and M7 Productions.
It combines third-person action, simulation and tactical shooting in one package. The initial launch promotion also includes a 10% discount on the Steam storefront.
For players interested in neo-noir action games, Blackwood offers a different premise. Instead of simply following an assassin from one mission to another, it puts that dangerous career alongside the routine of running a small DVD store.
