$5.99 (−80%)BLACKTAIL Become the legend of Baba Yaga
Hunt the spirits of your past with bow and magic, and decide whether Yaga becomes the woods' guardian or its nightmare.
Is BLACKTAIL worth it?
BLACKTAIL is worth it if…
- you want a story-driven adventure where your choices shape both the plot and your abilities
- you like exploring a strange, hand-painted world more than mastering deep combat
- you enjoy dark humor and folklore retold with a wink
- you would rather play one rich 15 to 25 hour tale than grind an endless map
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A fairy tale you get to steer
Yaga is sixteen, accused of witchcraft and banished from her medieval Slavic settlement. Then the memories of her past come back as foul, walking spirits, and hunting them down is the only way to unravel her own mystery. Along the way you decide the fate of the land and its people, and the game's Morality system ties those decisions to your skills: mercy and cruelty literally build different Yagas. The writing leans into dark humor, and the story does not hold your hand; some players find parts of it confusing, others find that mystery the whole point. Either way, the ending you get is the one you earned.
A bow, a gauntlet and a dark sense of humor
You craft your own arrows and potions, hunt wild game and gather resources to survive the ominous woods. The bow itself divides players: some find the fights simple and enjoyable, others call the shooting clunky. Come for the story and the world first, and the combat as the spice on top.
Can you play it more than once?
Do your choices really change the game?
Yes. The Morality system tracks how kind or cruel you are, changes which skills you unlock, and shapes how the story plays out. You can even swing between light and dark during a single playthrough, so one save can see a lot of what the game offers, though a second run as the terror of the woods plays out differently.
Is it open world, and how big?
It is a semi-open world split into seasonal regions, each with its own scenery and secrets. Players describe it as small but packed: side quests, hidden treasures that reveal the history of your surroundings, and lost recipes to brew elixirs that shape your playstyle. Backtracking to earlier areas with new abilities is part of the design.
How long is it?
The main story takes roughly 7 to 10 hours. With exploration, side quests and collectibles, players report 20 to 30 hours for a thorough run. It is a single, complete tale rather than an endless sandbox.
How hard is the combat?
Moderate. You will die now and then, and some bosses put up a real fight, but the challenge stays fair even once you have most of your abilities. If you prefer, exploration and story carry the game even when a fight goes badly.
