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  • Summary: Blanc is an artistic cooperative adventure that follows the journey of a wolf cub and a fawn stranded in a vast, snowy wilderness. They must come together in an unlikely partnership to find their families. Two players take control of either the wolf cub or the fawn. Guide them through theBlanc is an artistic cooperative adventure that follows the journey of a wolf cub and a fawn stranded in a vast, snowy wilderness. They must come together in an unlikely partnership to find their families. Two players take control of either the wolf cub or the fawn. Guide them through the environment, unforgiving weather, and obstacles that you must face together. Build a relationship together locally on the same screen or from far away with online play. Expand

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 23
  2. Negative: 1 out of 23
  1. Feb 14, 2023
    85
    Blanc is a wonderful journey, whether played solo or with a friend, that will have you cooing in delight at its black and white cuteness.
  2. Feb 14, 2023
    80
    Blanc immerses us in a beautiful and exciting journey through a black and white hand-drawn world. This interactive narrative, without life or mana bars, without battles or complex mechanics, whose adversity is based on the circumstances dictated by a natural disaster and paths that always seem to have no exit, proves to be relaxing and fresh. Each puzzle solved is an achievement that opens the way for the little Wolf and the young Deer, deepening the unlikely relationship between these two and finally shortening the distance until the potential reunion with their respective families.
  3. Feb 21, 2023
    80
    With every new landscape and puzzle, you can feel the love that went into the development of this game. Available for both local and online play, you can enjoy this with your loved ones in the same room or from far away. Blanc is here for you to take this journey together.
  4. Feb 14, 2023
    70
    Blanc is a pleasant, easy-going co-op experience that will provide a couple of hours' worth of enjoyment along with a few frustrations. The camera can be a bit messy at times due to the two-player setup, and the game could definitely do with a hint system in some areas, as we imagine children in particular would struggle with the overall lack of direction. That said, it's a lovely-looking game and an entirely inoffensive experience that anyone can pick up and enjoy with little fuss. If you're looking for a new, emotionally driven co-op game, then Blanc is an easy recommendation.
  5. Feb 14, 2023
    65
    Blanc has some great ideas and an amazing art direction, but its gameplay lacks depth and the level design is not so brilliant.
  6. Mar 14, 2023
    60
    Blanc is an indie adventure whose goal is not to amuse the player but to entertain based on cooperative gameplay that could be more purposeful but with a tremendous artistic section. Its moving story extols the cooperation between beings with little alike, making you laugh, cry and even scream at specific points, but it doesn't surpass other games with similar ideals.
  7. Edge Magazine
    Mar 24, 2023
    40
    During a late cutscene, we detect a certain wistfulness in the eyes of both fawn and pup - as if both are silently wishing their talents had been employed in a better game. [Issue#383, p.122]

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 5
  2. Negative: 1 out of 5
  1. Feb 15, 2023
    10
    My brother & I played through the first 7 chapters on the first night & finished it on the second night & it was such a great little game weMy brother & I played through the first 7 chapters on the first night & finished it on the second night & it was such a great little game we really enjoyed it! Expand
  2. Feb 15, 2023
    10
    Blanc is a really enjoyable co-op game. With a great atmosphere and a really good soundtrack.
  3. Feb 20, 2023
    7
    A really cute co-op game that I really really liked! The visual style is some of the best in any game I've ever played, the music is amazing,A really cute co-op game that I really really liked! The visual style is some of the best in any game I've ever played, the music is amazing, and the story is incredibly emotional and heartwarming! I almost cried at points, it's genuinely really cool.
    Granted, the puzzles in this game aren't incredible. They're fine and fun enough for two people, but something like It Takes Two takes it's co-op concepts a little further. And I think the reason why is because of the main issue I have with this game. It's incredibly short. It released today and I'm already 100%ed it after about 3 hours. Now, granted the experience with playing with a friend of mine over discord was super fun and nice, and I think the replayability of that aspect will definitely help the game going forward, but I definitely wanted more out of this game.
    But despite it's fault, this is probably the definition of a comfort game. It's cute, it's gorgeous, it's fun, and it's short enough to breeze through with a buddy in one sitting. I, ironically, just feel super warm when playing this game.
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  4. Mar 12, 2023
    7
    On the whole, "Blanc" has become a good game. The plot with the two characters can please and the common approach is well done. Furthermore, aOn the whole, "Blanc" has become a good game. The plot with the two characters can please and the common approach is well done. Furthermore, a simple but pretty presentation is added. The sound can also convince well and sounds good. The two characters also have their own personal charm. However, the technology is not always good and also the camera work is just too annoying. Therefore, a good game "Blanc" for the Nintendo Switch and PC, but the weaknesses can unfortunately not be overlooked. Expand
  5. Feb 17, 2023
    4
    Cute game but not worth the $15. The art style is charming at the start until your eyes are hurting from staring at a white screen for 2Cute game but not worth the $15. The art style is charming at the start until your eyes are hurting from staring at a white screen for 2 hours. Hard to tell what was going on with the poorly optimized camera and blurry visuals. Story felt underdeveloped with no real stakes. Some parts were charming but not enough to leave a good taste in my mouth. Worth the journey with a friend on a strong sale. Expand

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