Blacktail is a game with a rather interesting story and a wonderful world.
For me, its strongest point were the gorgeous visuals, the immersive nature and the varied environments. It really was pleasing to explore this world, with all of its vibrant colors, hidden trinkets and cryptic characters. The artstyle felt contradictory at times, featuring realistic yet fabled nature alongside childish stars and hearts. I wonder if it's a hint to the character's maturity state?
The story had a promising plot, however it could have been revealed a little better. Instead of unloading onto us all that transpired in the past after each chapter, I think it would be better if we discovered fragments of the story as we went and if there was more foreshadowing. I really liked the voice acting of the protagonist but not much that of the woman and I disliked the cat, character and voice. Also, I understand that for plot reasons some important questions can't be answered early, but I felt that the dialogue obscuring these during the game was weak and irritating at times, making the woman appear overly snob and sadistic. And, some main questions for me remain unanswered.
The combat was nice, a little repetitive, circulating around the broom. I would have enjoyed a few more tricks up Baba's sleeve.
Lastly, I think the weakest point was definitely the morality system, as many people have already commented. Many choices felt goodwilling to me but were treated as mean by the game, not to mention a whole morality line being turned around after finishing it . But I guess that was the point of the story, that good or evil doesn't really exist? I think it could have been communicated better though.
All in all, I really enjoyed playing this game and losing myself in its world, for which reason I can't wait to see more from its creators.

A tough review to write, I really wanted to like this game. Theme and potential for story are all there, and it's such a cool world idea to explore.

Story: the writing is atrocious. Feels like teenager fanfiction in the way the dialogue is paced, the overreactions, the hilariously unrealistic turns of phrase. Every cut scene takes me out of the world, it's one of those games that you say to yourself "I'm in this for the beats, just ignore the characters and their comments. Summarize them in your head or you won't make it through." The voice acting is quite decent, actually. So it's not delivery.

Sound/Music: It's fine. Forgettable. I haven't played in a few days and don't remember anything about it.

Gameplay: It's just not tight. Arrow shots feel weak, the majority of game is running in circles trying to collect the same two basic materials to spam arrow creation, and at least in the first hour and a half, very little interesting combat opportunities. level design is extremely limited, the maps are extremely constrained. Jump mechanics are not clean, and it's possible to get stuck in places as you attempt to explore, which are encouraged by the hidden chests scattered about.

Theme: The only redeeming quality, as the concept is interesting but just can't support a bad game on its own.

I bought the game for $10, unfortunately it just wasn't polished enough to warrant that price.

Encore une perle cachée de Steam. Malheureusement trop méconnue, ce jeu indé est une véritable pépite. Histoire ensorcelante, ambiance incroyable, personnages attachants, bon gameplay et exploration... Foncez, c'est une pépite.