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Get on itch.io StoreBring the ancients to the church.Bring the ancients to their homes.You can't fight, but you can run.Daardoa is constantly on a hunt to find you, keep moving, and fulfill your purpose.The two protagonists Nox and Lux bring the night and day in an endless cycle, using the Azure Medal bring the light and darkness into this surreal realm, guarded by the entity Daardoa. Explore the world, find its secr…
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- The game features an intense and creepy atmosphere, enhanced by superb sound design and visuals.
- Gameplay is engaging with effective scares and a sense of tension, especially with the permadeath mechanic.
- There is a lot of replay value due to multiple endings and alternative story elements to explore.
- The story is confusing and lacks clarity, making it difficult to remember key plot points.
- The gameplay involves excessive walking and can feel tedious, especially with the punishing permadeath system.
- Some players may find the game obtuse and impenetrable, which could detract from the overall experience.
- story10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The story of "daardoa" is described as subtle and intriguing, reminiscent of classic titles like "The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time," though it lacks memorable details. Players appreciate the layered narrative that encourages multiple playthroughs to uncover different endings and alternative story elements, enhancing the overall experience. The game's mechanics also contribute to a mysterious atmosphere, making it a compelling choice for those seeking a short horror experience with rich lore.
“The story is subtle and intriguing to keep you playing and wondering what you are trying to do.”
“If you are after a short horror experience with multiple levels of lore and storytelling, then this is your game.”
“Without giving too much away, the story requires multiple playthroughs as there are different endings and alternative story elements to explore, such as 'the other side of the story.'”
“I ask you for your forgiveness for not even remembering the slightest about the story of 'Daardoa'.”
“Without giving too much away, the story requires multiple playthroughs as there are different endings and alternative story elements to explore, such as 'the other side of the story'.”
“This includes the atmosphere present and the story shown.”
- atmosphere6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its eerie and intense atmosphere, effectively creating a creepy environment that keeps players on edge. Despite its complex and obscure lore, the layered atmosphere and immersive audio contribute to a thrilling experience that is highly recommended for horror enthusiasts.
“The layers of atmosphere that the game establishes in such a short space of time, combined with more scares than you could shake a stick at, make it a delight to soak up.”
“It has an amazing horror atmosphere and is really worth a playthrough.”
“It has an eerie atmosphere, and overall, I'd describe the game as creepy.”
“The layers of atmosphere that the game establishes in such a short space of time, combined with more scares than you could shake a stick at, make this game completely obtuse and impenetrable in terms of its world and lore, but it's a delight to soak up.”
“The intensity of the atmosphere had me on my toes and my butt clenched the entire time.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
Gameplay offers a mix of freedom and simplicity, allowing players to explore the ancients in any order, but ultimately lacks variety outside the main quest. The navigation mechanics enhance the experience by introducing an element of mystery, while the challenge of dying can significantly extend playtime. Overall, the gameplay loop is easy to grasp, yet it can create a sense of trepidation in darker areas.
“The mechanics of navigation are well thought out and add an extra layer of mystery to this story.”
“Gameplay-wise, even if you are encouraged to find the ancients in any order you like, there isn’t anything different to encounter unrelated to the main quest.”
“Dying extends my gameplay three times what it was meant to be.”
“The overall gameplay loop is simplistic enough to understand quickly, but the game turns things around and takes the bit of familiarity you gain with your surroundings and completely throws it away, rendering you almost petrified to move into the dark.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received high praise, with users highlighting the amazing soundtrack that is a hallmark of Vidas games, maintaining its strong presence throughout the experience.
“The soundtrack is amazing.”
“As always, the killer soundtrack from Vidas Games is still very present.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The graphics are noted for their crispness and a distinctive creepy glow on the textures, contributing to a visually striking experience.
“There's a creepy glow and shine on the textures, and the graphics are really crisp.”
“Visuals are underwhelming and lack detail, making the game feel outdated.”
“The character models look flat and lifeless, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 200 % positive mentions
- -400 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the game's high replayability due to the presence of multiple paths to explore, enhancing the overall experience and encouraging repeated playthroughs.
“Each playthrough offers unique choices and outcomes, making you want to dive back in.”
“The variety of character builds and strategies keeps the game fresh and exciting every time you play.”
“There are other paths to take when replaying, giving the game a lot more replay value.”
“Once you finish the game, there's little incentive to go back and play it again.”
“The lack of meaningful choices makes replaying feel tedious and uninteresting.”
