Chamber of Darkness
- May 4, 2018
- The Crow Studios
Get on Steam"Chamber of Darkness" is a 2D pixel art metroidvania game with a dark, atmospheric world. You play as a crow exploring a mysterious castle, fighting monsters and bosses, and unlocking new abilities to progress. With challenging gameplay and retro-inspired graphics, it offers a satisfying exploration and combat experience.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game has a nostalgic retro vibe that appeals to old school gamers, reminiscent of classic platformers.
- Some graphical details and animations, like the vine pumping on the wall and the character's helmet taking damage, add a nice touch to the overall experience.
- The combat system, while buggy, offers a unique challenge with light and heavy attacks, as well as a stamina management mechanic.
- The game is plagued by numerous bugs and glitches, making it frustrating and often unplayable.
- Controls are clunky and unresponsive, leading to many instances where player inputs are not registered, resulting in unfair deaths.
- The game feels unfinished and lacks essential features like controller support, which detracts from the overall gameplay experience.
- gameplay12 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally enjoyable, capturing the essence of retro side-scrollers with challenging levels and a nostalgic art style reminiscent of classic consoles. However, players have reported issues such as glitches, crashes, and clunky mechanics that hinder the experience, particularly in combat. While the game shows potential for improvement and expansion, especially with features like controller support and additional gameplay elements, it currently requires further refinement to fully realize its promise.
“The gameplay itself is what is to be expected of a retro feeling side scroller, where your main aim is to get from point A to B dodging obstacles and fighting enemies on the way to the end of the level, with each level getting harder than the last with additional enemies and traps that must be avoided in order to progress through the stages.”
“I found that the art style and the mechanics of the game took me back to playing the Sega Mega Drive when I was a kid!”
“Give it a try for the price proposed if you like old-school platforming with a fantasy theme and a challenging gameplay.”
“The gameplay suffers from feeling clunky and being not very responsive in combat.”
“The platforming mechanics in this game are as expected in a side-scrolling game.”
“I liked this, but I have to say that this product has much potential and needs some improvements. I hope the developers will read this and evaluate for an evolution of this product, and with some patches, they can insert features that can expand the gameplay.”
- stability7 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is widely criticized for its instability, with numerous reports of bugs and glitches that severely hinder gameplay. Many users describe it as a "buggy mess" that detracts from the overall experience, making it unplayable at times. While some aspects, like combat, show potential, the frequent technical issues overshadow any fun.
“Definitely do not recommend, it is a buggy mess, not even fun to play ironically.”
“Broken and buggy, rushed piece of software.”
“Don't buy just now, it's too buggy to be playable.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The graphics feature a dark atmosphere complemented by polished pixel art, with intricate details like animated wall features that enhance the game's liveliness. While the retro fantasy style evokes nostalgia reminiscent of Sega Megadrive games, some players may prefer a more traditional pixelated aesthetic. Overall, the visuals are well-received for their charm and attention to detail.
“I like the small graphical details here and there, like the holes in the walls with eyes in them looking left and right, the green veins on the walls that pulse, and the paintings and logos that make the game feel alive.”
“The graphics are really polished for a retro fantasy style, and I find them quite enjoyable. They are minimized but pleasing to the eyes. While I might prefer a more pixelated style like many retro games, that's just a personal opinion.”
“I found that the art style and the mechanics of the game took me back to playing on the Sega Mega Drive when I was a kid!”
“The graphics are outdated and lack the detail expected from modern games.”
“The character models look flat and lifeless, making it hard to connect with the game.”
“The environments feel bland and uninspired, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features a dark atmosphere complemented by appealing pixel graphics, though the play controls are noted to be less than smooth.
“The dark atmosphere is beautifully complemented by the pixel graphics, creating an immersive experience.”
“The game's atmosphere is hauntingly captivating, drawing players into its unique world.”
“The combination of eerie sound design and stunning visuals creates an unforgettable atmosphere.”
