Blackwood

Blackwood is a third-person action thriller set in a recreation of New York in 2012. By day, you run a small DVD shop as Anton, an apparently ordinary store owner; by night, you work as a contract killer in the city’s underworld, balancing survival and morality while facing a past that will not stay buried.

Anton's story

The story unfolds across three Acts, with missions between the major Acts. Its flawed, human characters navigate a violent city filled with secrets, conspiracies and consequences. Details throughout the city, including ads, tattoos and posters, tell stories of their own.

Fight through the city

You use fast gunplay and fluid movement, including dives, rolls and slides, to fight your way through encounters. Contextual takedowns are a signature mechanic, ranging from one-on-one hand-to-hand executions to attacks that use the environment.

Live a double life

Your shop is also your home, where you can decorate, change outfits, interact with your apartment and take part in RPG elements. You buy and sell DVDs while maintaining a normal daytime existence alongside your work as a killer.

Run the DVD shop

You can restock shelves, organize inventory, set prices and serve customers at the counter to increase profits, or let the shop run on autopilot. Managing it well can turn it into a substantial source of income.