A Surprisingly Good Co-Op Horror Game - The Blackout Club PS4 (REVIEW)

After being on steam early access for the better part of the last few months.  The Blackout Club finally makes its way to consoles with a full fledged released.  For those who haven’t heard of it before, The Blackout Club is a first-person co-op horror game centered around a group of teenage friends investigating a monstrous secret beneath the surface of their small town.  1-4 players explore procedurally-generated missions against a fearsome enemy you can only see with your eyes closed.

I went into this game with little knowledge other than the few promotional material floating around online.  From the start you will be drawn in by how deep and compelling the story actually is.  It is a true mystery that is well crafted and intriguing enough that players will get sucked into the lore of the world, taking on the motivation of the characters.  

The graphical aesthetic is well done and in some cases better than expected.  Details weren’t overlooked and the neighborhood actually looks and feels like it could possible exist in real life. The gameplay structure is mission based.  The main structure of the game is co-op but single player is also possible.  The player is rewarded for fluid movement and stealth.   The tensest moments come when you are back up against a wall and must try your best to formulate an escape.  It is at these times that game really shines. 

An interesting enemy in the game is “the shape”.  This enemy can only be seen when your eyes are closed which makes for some heart pounding encounters.  One of the biggest draw backs is that is It's easy to be a bit underwhelmed by the multiplayer aspect of the game because of how good the tutorial actually is.  After playing the tutorial you think you're about to embark on this horror/stealth adventure with friends in co-op, which is true in some regards but unlike the horror atmosphere of the tutorial.  Actually, multiplayer is a faster pace and more of a thrill than a scare.

All in all, The blackout club is a very fun and addicting game that you can easily sinking many hours into. If a horror co-op adventure sounds like fun for you, then consider giving this one a try.