A Plunge into Darkness
- March 19, 2020
- Aldorlea Games
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Get on itch.io Store"A Plunge into Darkness" is a horror-themed video game featuring six playable characters exploring an abandoned castle. The game offers a battle party of six characters, customizable with boosts from boss kills, and has high production values with a grim atmosphere. With visible encounters, mouse control, and about four hours of gameplay, players must navigate the castle's dangers and make it out alive. Fans of atmospheric horror games may enjoy this immersive experience.
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Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a unique blend of horror and RPG elements, providing an engaging and thrilling experience.
- The art and music are well-crafted, enhancing the atmosphere and immersing players in the game's eerie setting.
- The gameplay features a good balance of challenge, with interesting character dynamics and skill upgrades that keep players invested.
- Progression can be frustratingly obscure, often requiring players to search extensively without clear hints or guidance.
- The last boss battles can feel overly long and tedious, detracting from the overall pacing of the game.
- The ending leaves many questions unanswered, which may disappoint players looking for closure in the story.
- music10 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 30 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The music in the game is praised for its ability to evoke strong emotions, providing both relaxation and tension, with some tracks delivering chills and scares. Reviewers note the distinctive, doom-laden quality of the soundtrack, which is reminiscent of previous works by Aldorlea. Overall, the music and sound effects are considered well-executed and enhance the game's atmosphere.
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
“The music and sound effects were spot on, giving me chills and scares every so often.”
“You can already see in the game's trailers that it has strong, distinctive character art and doom-laden music, the latter of which you may recognize as the same stock music used in Aldorlea's earlier Fortress of Hell.”
“You can already see in the game's trailers that it has strong, distinctive character art and doom-laden music, the latter of which you may recognize as the same stock music used in Aldorlea's earlier Fortress of Hell.”
“You can already see in the game's trailers that it has strong, distinctive character art and doom-laden music, the latter of which you may recognize as the same stock music used in Aldorlea's earlier Fortress of Hell.”
- story10 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The game features an engaging storyline centered around six characters navigating a challenging situation, highlighting themes of perseverance and the unpredictability of life. The diverse character dynamics, ranging from serious to eccentric, effectively maintain interest and drive the narrative forward. Overall, players appreciate the depth and moral lessons woven into the story.
“Overall, I felt the game had an interesting story about six people as they tried to find a way out of the place they had entered, and as you played, you got to watch how the events slowly affected them.”
“The characters are mixed from serious to strange, yet they keep the story moving and the interest up.”
“Interesting storyline.”
“The characters are mixed from serious to strange yet keep the story moving and the interest up.”
“Which brings us to story and atmospherics.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The gameplay is refreshing and engaging, with a balance of challenge and accessibility; while it may become easier once players grasp the mechanics, it still requires thoughtful decision-making.
“The gameplay offers quite a bit of fresh air.”
“Illusion is a bit easy once you figure out the game mechanics, but even then it's not so easy that you don't have to think about what you're doing.”
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its strong atmosphere, which significantly enhances the storytelling experience. Reviewers consistently highlight the immersive qualities that contribute to the overall ambiance.
“The game has to be given credit for its immersive atmosphere.”
“The atmosphere truly enhances the storytelling experience.”
“The game's atmosphere is captivating and draws you into its world.”
