description Blackthorne Overview
Blackthorne is a classic action-adventure video game originally released in 1994 for Super NES and MS-DOS. The title features cinematic platforming gameplay set within a Cold War-era United States narrative. It’s notable for its atmospheric presentation and challenging level design. Blackthorne appeals to players interested in retro gaming, particularly those who enjoy action-oriented games with a focus on exploration and puzzle-solving.
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info Blackthorne Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 1994 |
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Who developed Blackthorne and what year was it released?
Blackthorne was developed by Blizzard Entertainment, then operating under the name Silicon & Synapse earlier in its history, and was released in 1994 for the Super Nintendo and MS-DOS. It was later ported to the Sega 32X and Game Boy Advance. Blizzard was simultaneously developing Warcraft around this same period.
What kind of gameplay does Blackthorne feature?
Blackthorne is a cinematic platformer in the vein of Flashback and Another World (Out of This World), with deliberate, weighty character movement and a strong emphasis on combat and exploration. The protagonist Kyle Blackthorne can press his back against walls to take cover from enemy fire, shoot blindly over cover, and perform running rolls. The game combines run-and-gun shooting with environmental puzzle-solving.
Is Blackthorne connected to the Warcraft or Diablo universes?
No, Blackthorne is set in its own standalone universe on the alien planet Tuul and has no narrative connection to Warcraft or Diablo. Despite being a Blizzard title, it predates both of those franchises' universes and was never incorporated into Blizzard's later lore. It remains a standalone property in Blizzard's catalog.
Can I play Blackthorne on modern platforms?
Blizzard released Blackthorne as a free download on GOG.com and via Battle.net for PC. It is also included in the Blizzard Arcade Collection, released in 2021 for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC, which bundles several classic Blizzard titles. The collection includes quality-of-life features like save states and rewinds.
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