Court of Darkness

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Court of Darkness is a single player simulation game with fantasy, romance and drama themes. It was developed by Voltage and was released on October 26, 2020. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Court of Darkness" is an otome romance game set in a dark fantasy world, where five powerful princes compete for your heart. With stunning artwork and immersive storytelling, players will enjoy the interactive experience of romancing these handsome characters. Geared towards women, the game offers fashion, cosmetics, and interior design elements while uncovering twisted secrets within the forbidden fantasy realm.

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story214 positive mentions

monetization22 negative mentions

The game features well-designed characters with distinct personalities, making the story engaging and enjoyable.
The stories are captivating and provide a good mix of romance and drama, keeping players hooked.
The game is free to play with opportunities to earn gems and love passes, making it accessible for all players.

The game requires access to make and manage phone calls, which raises privacy concerns for many users.
Players often find it difficult to progress without spending money, as the cost of premium paths and items can be high.
Some users experience technical issues, such as lagging or crashing, which can hinder gameplay.

story
527 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
41%
57%
2%
The game's story is praised for its engaging narrative, diverse characters, and beautiful art, with many players appreciating the free access to the main storyline and various side events. However, some users express frustration over the limited daily story passes, which can hinder progress, and the feeling that certain plot points remain unresolved. Overall, while the storytelling is compelling and addictive, the monetization aspects and pacing of the story can detract from the experience for some players.
- “A fantastic story with beautiful art and compelling characters!”
- “The story is enjoyable as well, the main story is completely free, you can read it any time you want, however it still is ongoing so there is a limit.”
- “The characters actually have depth and the plot has many twists and secrets that you uncover throughout the different paths.”
- “The only thing I'm sad about is that during the story you can choose between two options, but they don't actually change or impact the story whatsoever.”
- “But the fact is with how this game is set up, to read a full consort story will take a month if you diligently read every day or over $100 USD for one storyline.”
- “However, consort stories do not affect the main story and feel like a weird waste of time only to read the main story and think 'didn't this happen already?'”
graphics
61 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
64%
31%
5%
Overall, the graphics in the game are widely praised for their beauty and stunning artwork, with many users highlighting the vibrant illustrations and appealing character designs. While some players appreciate the aesthetic quality, a few express concerns about limited character expressions and inconsistencies in art style, particularly regarding attire. Despite minor criticisms, the graphics contribute significantly to the immersive storytelling experience, making it a standout feature of the game.
- “The graphics are breathtaking and the music is beautiful!”
- “Plus, the artwork is nothing short of breathtaking; the vivid illustrations bring the characters and their world to life in such a stunning way.”
- “Loved this game, amazing graphics and cool characters also many different paths to take including the sub ones.”
- “The only thing that might be better are graphics for attire and accessories.”
- “My only complaint would be the gross difference in art style with the avatars from everything else.”
- “Its actually really good considering the storylines and characters, but the graphics and interface could use quite the improvement.”
music
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
31%
59%
10%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players praising its beauty and suitability to the art and story, while others find it repetitive and mismatched to the game's mood. Many users express a desire for options to customize or mute the music, as it can become irritating or distracting. Overall, while the music enhances the experience for some, it detracts from enjoyment for others, highlighting a need for more variety and control.
- “The graphics are breathtaking and the music is beautiful!”
- “The art, music, and writing make this game as pretty as it is addicting.”
- “Love the music and how positive it is.”
- “Music is on a 3-second loop that is very irritating.”
- “There doesn't appear to be an option to turn off the music and listen to voice acting only.”
- “So far there only seems to be two songs, and sometimes the music just doesn't fit the mood.”
monetization
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
8%
4%
88%
The monetization model of the game is primarily free-to-play, but players find it challenging to remain so without spending money, as in-game resources like gems and energy potions are scarce. Many users express a desire for ad-based rewards to help alleviate the pressure of in-app purchases, noting the absence of ads as both a positive and a missed opportunity for earning resources. Overall, while the game is engaging and not perceived as a cash grab, players feel that additional options for obtaining in-game currency through ads would enhance their experience.
- “It has no advertisements, which is amazing! A brilliant storyline for all of the characters and fun little events!”
- “The story is really interesting, and there are no ads!”
- “It is technically free to play, but if you get really into it, it's really hard to stay free-to-play. I wish they would throw in something where you can watch ads to get gems in order to make it cheaper for the players, because I end up spending far too much money on it!”
- “I installed this game almost a month ago, but I can't see any way to get free diamonds, like watching ads or receiving free diamonds every time a story passes.”
- “I wish there wasn't so much emphasis on in-app purchases, but oh well.”
gameplay
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
39%
44%
17%
Gameplay in the game is generally easy to grasp, with mechanics that allow for simple tapping and reading, though it leans heavily on a choose-your-own-adventure format with limited player influence. While the story and art are praised, many users express frustration with intrusive monetization, glitches, and misleading advertisements that suggest more complex gameplay than what is actually offered. Overall, the experience is enjoyable but marred by technical issues and a lack of meaningful gameplay depth.
- “The mechanics are fine, and my only complaint/observation is that this is barely a choose-your-own-adventure game, more like you're just reading and sometimes you get to influence the dialogue a little.”
- “In terms of gameplay, it's nice to just tap and read.”
- “The detail in the art is good, the mechanics are easy to learn, and the special events are fun.”
- “Instead you have to reinstall the app; before you open it, you have to go to settings and clear the cache from any previous gameplay. Then you have one chance at logging in, and god forbid you miss-click because then you have to restart the whole process as you only get one chance to log in!”
- “The mechanics are fine, and my only complaint/observation is that this is barely a choose-your-own-adventure game; it's more like you're just reading and sometimes you get to influence the dialogue a little.”
- “The monetization is intrusive, and the 'gameplay' beyond the basic choose-your-own-adventure mechanic is extremely tedious.”
humor
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely praised for being clever, entertaining, and well-written, with a protagonist who delivers realistic and relatable responses to absurd situations. Players appreciate the blend of humor with romance and engaging storylines, highlighting the amusing character interactions and witty dialogue. Overall, the game successfully balances fun and charm, making it a standout in the dating game genre.
- “One major plus is that the main character is one of the most reasonable and funny ones I've ever seen.”
- “The protagonist actually has agency, not to mention her responses to the bizarre happenings in her life are on point and hilarious.”
- “I really enjoy the story and the humor weaved into the conversation exchanges.”
stability
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
90%
The game's stability is frequently criticized, with users reporting numerous glitches and bugs that can disrupt gameplay, including freezing, lagging, and unresponsive buttons. While some players note that these issues do not always hinder their experience, many express frustration over the persistent technical problems, especially given the game's age. Overall, the stability of the game appears to be a significant concern for a large portion of the player base.
- “No glitches, making it easy to progress both with and without purchases.”
- “The game runs smoothly without any crashes or bugs.”
- “I appreciate the consistent performance; it never lags or freezes.”
- “Way way way too many glitches and bugs. This game should not have been released if all of these bugs and glitches still exist 2 years after the game was launched. Constantly, the buttons refuse to work, it freezes and lags, and it gets to the point it's so glitchy that it backs up to the home screen. It did all of this before I even got to choose my love interest. It really sucks because it's too glitchy and is unbearable to play, and it seemed really exciting!”
- “But sometimes these little glitches happen, and there's no option to let the app know it's happening.”
- “But it works too slow; it freezes or just stops working randomly, even with low graphics.”
character development
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
20%
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Overall, the character development in the game is highly praised for its engaging story arcs and well-designed characters, which enhance the immersive experience. While many players appreciate the depth of the characters and their personalities, some express frustration with certain aspects of the gameplay and character behavior as the story progresses. The combination of beautiful artwork and customization options further enriches the character experience, making it a standout feature of the game.
- “I love the storyline, the individual character development and their story arcs are fantastic!”
- “Good character development, a rich inviting world, beautiful artwork.”
- “I have only done Lynt's route. The character designs, intro, and start of the story were great; however, as the story progressed, the characters and main character became infuriating and honestly dumb.”
- “The storylines, the character development, everything.”
- “I'm only rating it a 3-star because the character designs, the storyline, and the characters' personalities are just amazing, but the game is very unfair with gems. The most gems you can earn is ten, but sometimes you only get five.”
grinding
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and time-consuming, often feeling stressed by the need for daily logins and the effort required to obtain event prizes. While some enjoy the story events, the overall gameplay is criticized for being overly grindy and intrusive in terms of monetization and data access.
- “They stress me out too much with the constant need to log in, tedious and time-consuming daily chores, and hard-to-obtain event prizes.”
- “The monetization is intrusive, and the gameplay beyond the basic choose-your-own-adventure mechanic is extremely tedious.”
- “It's kinda grindy to finish the event, but as long as you are diligent, you can finish it.”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the game's emotional storytelling and character development to be deeply engaging, often expressing a strong attachment to characters like Lynt, who is described as adorable and wholesome. The narrative is praised for its heartwarming qualities, making it a memorable emotional experience for many.
- “The stories are emotionally captivating and keep your interest.”
- “I love this so much! The story and characters are beautifully written. I'm kind of in love with Lynt; he's such an adorable, wholesome, sleepy melt, and I love it! I need a Lynt in real life! He's just so freaking adorable; I love him so much.”
- “It's fun to play, and I think of it as a very emotional love story.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users highlight a strong sense of replayability, indicating that the game offers significant value for repeated playthroughs.
- “I'm sure there is a lot of replayability value for a long time.”
- “The game offers endless replayability with its diverse choices and outcomes.”
- “Each playthrough feels fresh and engaging, making me want to dive back in again.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant optimization issues, leading to lag and performance problems that detract from the overall playability and enjoyment.
- “I really want to play, but I'm having some terrible lag and performance issues that ruin playability.”
- “Not optimized.”

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Court of Darkness is a simulation game with fantasy, romance and drama themes.

Court of Darkness is available on Phone, iPad, iPhone, Tablet and others.

Court of Darkness was released on October 26, 2020.

Court of Darkness was developed by Voltage.

Court of Darkness has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its monetization.

Court of Darkness is a single player game.

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