Black Mirror 3 Demo

The Black Mirror series is not exactly a classic of the genre, but it is good enough to have a decent fanbase and plenty of interested fellows to keep buying the new releases. The focus of the entire franchise is the story and the evolution of the characters, because each new episode starts from where the previous left off.

Black Mirror 3 starts right after the second episode ends, in fact, with Darren finding himself wandering around aimlessly through the woods with a torch in his hands. As it happens, he stumbles into a castle that’s on fire, so it’s only natural that he ends up in jail for a while. In essence, everything seems to be going against him, just like always, only this time the police is involved.

The plot and the dialog are just as interesting as before, with plenty of humor to make the atmosphere feel more real. Darkness is also part of the equation, on the other hand, so you should be prepared for some pretty disturbed stuff every now and again. Overall, the storyline evolves nicely and there’s enough intrigue to keep you asking for more, even if it slows down from time to time.

The level design has remained as inspired as it ever was, with Willow Creek being just as friendly and creepy at the same time. There are plenty of interesting characters to meet along the way, some of which are only a one-time encounter, while others turn out to be essential to the plot. Hence, you should be able to get into the atmosphere relatively quickly, as long as you enjoy stories of this type.

From a technical point of view, the graphics engine is not exactly state-of-the-art, but you can certainly enjoy the visuals even so. The background environments may be static, but a lot of details went into their design and they really convey the small town atmosphere quite well. The same can be said about the voice acting, except some atrocious accents here and there.

All things considered, Black Mirror 3 won’t be a hit with those of you who haven’t had any contact with the Black Mirror series, but it should hit the spot for the fans. Hence, the story, the characters, and everything else work together to provide you with a memorable experience, even if it is rather unsettling most of the time.