- Steam pricePrice
- $19.99
- Players
- 2 - 4
- Release
- June 19, 2024
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- Modes
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How co-op works
Online or LAN co-op for up to four players who combine supernatural abilities to fight through procedurally varied sessions, with each friend mastering a different skill set to escape the unknown world.
About this game
The Black Pool drops four friends into a supernatural realm after they discover a strange portal in the forest. Each session challenges the group to fight their way home, unlocking and mastering new abilities as they push deeper into hostile territory. The cooperative structure keeps everyone dependent on smart ability use and quick reactions.
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Combat unfolds at a high pace, rewarding players who coordinate their supernatural powers and adapt to shifting enemy patterns. Each friend can specialize in different skills, creating tactical opportunities when the team works in sync. Sessions vary thanks to procedural elements, so no two runs feel identical.
Progression ties directly to the abilities you unlock and refine over multiple attempts. The game supports both online and LAN co-op, letting groups tackle the challenge from the same room or across the internet. Solo play is available, but the design clearly favors teamwork and communication under pressure.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many players can team up in co-op?
The Black Pool is built around four friends working together. You can play online or over LAN, and solo play is also available if you want to tackle it alone, though the game is designed with teamwork in mind.
Does every player get different abilities, or do we all play the same character?
Each of the four friends can specialize in different supernatural abilities, which creates tactical variety when you coordinate powers as a team. The exact progression system isn't fully detailed, but the co-op structure rewards groups who sync their unique skills.
Is there much variety between sessions, or is it the same run every time?
Sessions vary thanks to procedural elements, so no two runs will feel identical. You'll still be fighting to escape the unknown world, but enemy patterns and the flow of each attempt change each time you play.
How important is communication in co-op?
Very important. The Black Pool is a high-paced action game that rewards players who coordinate their supernatural powers and adapt together under pressure. Smart ability use and quick teamwork are essential to making it through.