Starflint - The Blackhole Prophecy Demo

Point-and-click adventure games have a special appeal even today, in spite of the fact that modern game engines are powerful enough to make 3D exploration a breeze. However, there’s nothing like looking at a scene from a fixed point of view and taking in all the detail, especially when the environments might hide some secrets for you to discover.

Starflint - The Blackhole Prophecy is a point-and-click adventure game that sends you on a fascinating trip around the galaxy and provides you with a mystery to keep you engaged. The sci-fi elements are not designed to blow your mind, but some of the ideas are quite interesting, not to mention all the social commentary added on top and the enjoyable humor that makes everything easier to take in.

The story puts you in the role of a ship pilot by the name of Flint as he stumbles upon another spaceship, which is in pretty bad shape after an accident. This is where he meets an AI by the name of Trixie, who also plays an important role in the events that follow. Your goal is to roam the universe and visit a variety of intriguing worlds along the way, each one of which takes you closer to solving the mystery behind a huge conspiracy of some sort.

The actual puzzles do not seem to be very complex, but you might have to think outside the box sometimes, especially when it comes to combining certain objects. However, it’s very easy to get acquainted with the interface and understand what needs to be done, given the fact that you just have to click and open the inventory whenever you want to use an item.

There’s a bit of dialog included as well, and there are usually more options at your disposal when it comes to questions or answers. It would appear that your decisions affect the story somehow, but this is not very clear in the demo at hand. However, it’s very clear that the artwork is great, especially since every scene is incredibly colorful and detailed.

When it’s all said and done, Starflint - The Blackhole Prophecy can easily become a hit in the genre, especially if the full version is going to be just as polished and enjoyable as this demo. More challenging puzzles would be nice to have, as well as some less childish jokes, but the project is definitely worth your support, and you can do that by participating in the Kickstarter campaign.