Daardoa

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Daardoa is a single player survival survival game with horror and fantasy themes. It was developed by Vidas Games and was released on May 25, 2021. It received very positive reviews from players.

Bring 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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Audience ScoreBased on 12 reviews

story3 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game has a strong and eerie atmosphere with excellent sound design and soundtrack that enhance the horror experience.
It features unique and abstract visuals with symbolic and unsettling imagery, creating a distinctive horror environment.
Multiple endings and replay value add depth to the otherwise simple gameplay loop, encouraging exploration of its lore.

The lack of saving and harsh permadeath mechanic can make the game frustrating due to repeated long walks after dying.
The story is cryptic and difficult to fully understand or remember, which may leave players confused about the narrative.
The gameplay involves a lot of walking that some players find unnecessary or tedious, potentially reducing the pacing.

story
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is subtle, intriguing, and reminiscent of classic adventure games, encouraging multiple playthroughs to uncover different endings and alternative narrative elements. It effectively combines a layered horror experience with well-designed navigation mechanics that enhance the mysterious atmosphere. While some may find the plot less memorable, its depth and lore make it engaging for players seeking a rich storytelling experience.
- “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".”
atmosphere
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game delivers a highly effective, eerie, and surreal horror atmosphere that is intense and immersive despite its brevity. While its world and lore remain cryptic, the layered ambiance and strong audio design create a consistently creepy and captivating experience.
- “The intensity of the atmosphere had me on my toes and butt clenched the entire time.”
- “It has an amazing horror atmosphere and is really worth a play through.”
- “But 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, this game remains completely obtuse and impenetrable in terms of its world and its lore, but it's a delight to soak up.”
- “This includes the atmosphere present and the story shown.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay offers a simple and flexible exploration of the main quest, though it lacks varied encounters outside of it. Navigation mechanics add a compelling layer of mystery, but the game's unpredictability and punitive death system can disrupt player comfort and extend playtime unexpectedly.
- “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 extended my gameplay three times what it was meant to be.”
- “The overall gameplay loop is simplistic enough to understand rather 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.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users praise the graphics for their crisp quality and distinctive art style, highlighting a creepy glow and shine that enhances the overall visual appeal.
- “Liked the art style.”
- “There's a creepy glow and shine on the textures, and the graphics are really crisp.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music, composed by Vidas Games, is consistently praised for its outstanding and impactful soundtrack, enhancing the overall experience.
- “Soundtrack amazing.”
- “As always, the killer soundtrack from Vidas Games is still very present.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers multiple paths to explore, significantly enhancing its replayability and encouraging players to experience different outcomes.
- “There are other paths to take when replaying, giving the game a lot more replay value.”