About

is a futuristic first-person shooter. It is a sequel to Blacklight: Tango Down and, unlike the previous game, is a free to play game. It is a unique game in the way that it is free to play, but not "Pay-to-Win", unlike many other similar free games. Most of the items within the game that are significantly important to performance can be purchased with GP (in-game currency). However, the only true advantage for buying certain items with zen (bought with out-of-game currency) is that a player can purchase certain items that are not normally available to them at that level. For example: the M4X Rifle is unlocked at level 15. If a player wishes to purchase this rifle but does not want to take the time to reach level 15, then the player can just purchase it permanently with 790 zen when they are as low as level 1.

Overall, PWE made it so that zen does not play a game-changing role, and serves more as a way to buy cosmetic items like camos and titles. Heroes can be considered to be an exception, considering the slight advantages of purchasing certain ones, however the large price of 2000 zen ($20) usually turns them away.

Because zen plays a very insignificant role in the performance of a player, this game is not held together by out-of-game currency or spoiled by "pay-to-win" players, as people who simply play the game can receive the same benefits of those who choose to pay over time. Because of this, Blacklight: Retribution can e considered to be one of the more unique games of its time.