Kyle Blackthorne
The game's protagonist, a human soldier who returns to Tuul armed with a shotgun and determined to challenge Sarlac.
How it plays
How does Blackthorne play?
Blackthorne is played from a side-view perspective across connected stages. Kyle must move through hostile environments, defeat guards and monsters with his shotgun, find keys and switches, and free imprisoned villagers who can reveal routes or assist his progress.
The campaign is divided into themed areas with increasingly complex traps, ambushes, and platforming challenges. Players can crouch, jump, climb, turn quickly, and use the environment for cover. Progress depends on exploration and solving local obstacles rather than simply defeating every enemy.
Plan your run
What is the best way to play Blackthorne?
Use cover whenever possible, especially against enemies that can kill Kyle quickly. Crouching behind terrain can let him fire safely while avoiding incoming shots.
Search each area for keys, switches, hidden passages, and prisoners before moving forward. Rescued villagers often provide useful information, and careless movement can trigger ambushes or traps.
Meet the cast
Who are the key characters?
Sarlac
The tyrannical ruler of Tuul and the central antagonist.
Before you begin
What should you know before playing?
- 1
Learn enemy attack timing before advancing into open spaces.
- 2
Check platforms and recesses for keys, switches, and prisoners.
- 3
Use the shotgun deliberately; rushing into groups of enemies is dangerous.
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