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Dance of Death

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57%Game Brain Score
story, graphics
gameplay, grinding
57% User Score Based on 246 reviews

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Dance of Death is a single player action game. It was developed by eight game studio and was released on December 21, 2015. It received neutral reviews from players.

"Dance of Death: Du Lac & Fey" is an action-adventure game that takes place in Victorian-era London. Players control two characters, a knight and a sorceress, as they investigate a series of supernatural killings. The game features rhythm-based combat, puzzles, and a focus on story and character development. It is a unique blend of historical fiction and fantasy that keeps players engaged with its captivating narrative and engaging gameplay mechanics.

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story36 positive mentions
grinding6 negative mentions
  • The game features beautiful artwork and a captivating atmosphere that immerses players in its mystical theme.
  • Puzzles are varied and some are innovative, providing a decent challenge for players.
  • The music and sound effects enhance the overall experience, contributing to the game's eerie ambiance.
  • The game is very short, typically taking only 2-3 hours to complete, which many players feel does not justify the price.
  • The story is weak and lacks depth, with many players finding it formulaic and predictable.
  • Technical issues such as poor voice acting, clunky navigation, and a lack of modern features like widescreen support detract from the overall experience.
  • story
    150 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is generally perceived as simplistic and formulaic, often lacking depth and coherence, with many reviewers noting its erratic plot and underdeveloped characters. While some players appreciated the intriguing premise and atmospheric elements, others found the narrative to be thin, cheesy, and filled with plot holes, leading to a mixed reception overall. Despite its shortcomings, a few players enjoyed the visuals and music accompanying the story, suggesting that the presentation could elevate the experience even if the plot itself fell flat.

    • “Dance of Death offers you a mystical story, which is accompanied by wonderful music.”
    • “Really enjoyed this game - lots of beautifully rendered locations, puzzles to make you think and a good story line.”
    • “The story is quite interesting but it's not well driven.”
    • “The puzzles are almost non-existent and the storyline is bizarrely threadbare.”
    • “The story is all over the place and doesn't make much sense.”
    • “Most of the plot felt like a first draft with blank characters and some clear plot holes.”
  • graphics
    72 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the unique and detailed artwork, while others criticize the inconsistency and low quality in certain areas. Many players appreciate the atmospheric visuals and overall aesthetic, but some find the cutscenes and certain graphical elements disappointing or dated. Overall, while there are standout moments, the graphics do not consistently meet the expectations set by more polished titles in the genre.

    • “The game enchants you from the very beginning with its unique visuals, fascinating music, and thrilling atmosphere.”
    • “There is so much detail in the artwork.”
    • “Those aside, the graphics are very good and some are just stunning; the puzzles are not frustratingly difficult or complex, and the music is pleasant, by which I mean, appropriately spooky.”
    • “This game has low quality graphics, no map, and some of the items you find don't seem to go anywhere.”
    • “If the graphics are correct, the cutscenes involving real actors aren't as well done as I've seen in other games: I don't know why it's so hurting to the eyes, why the movements aren't natural at all.”
    • “The graphics feel dated, the music is repetitive, and the voice acting is not only bad, but they didn't even get native speakers.”
  • music
    68 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is generally well-received, described as enchanting, ambient, and fitting the game's atmosphere, with some users noting its chill and spooky qualities. However, there are mentions of repetitiveness and a lack of information about the composers. Overall, the soundtrack enhances the experience, contributing positively to the game's mystical and thrilling narrative.

    • “The game enchants you from the very beginning with its unique visuals, fascinating music, and thrilling atmosphere.”
    • “Dance of Death offers you a mystical story, which is accompanied by wonderful music.”
    • “The artwork is very pretty, there are some scenes I'd love to have as wallpaper for my laptop, and the music was ambient enough that it doesn't give you a headache looping over and over.”
    • “The music is mostly a very simple arrangement of danse macabre with some other incidentals.”
    • “The graphics feel dated, the music is repetitive, and the voice acting is not only bad, but they didn't even get native speakers.”
    • “I just dragged myself through a wafer-thin plot that incorporated visual imagery of the black plague and disease; had a killer that literally stumbled on a plank and fell to his death because he was wearing an impractical mask (no I'm not kidding); musical instruments and music itself that has been imbued with necromancy; devil-worshipping serial killers; and last, but not least, unexplained and unfounded claims of immortality.”
  • atmosphere
    38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its unique visuals, haunting music, and immersive qualities, creating a captivating and sometimes creepy experience. While many reviewers highlight the beautiful artwork and consistent atmospheric style, some note that certain elements, like jump scares, can detract from the overall immersion. Overall, the atmosphere is described as mindblowing and effectively engrossing, contributing significantly to the game's appeal.

    • “The game enchants you from the very beginning with its unique visuals, fascinating music, and thrilling atmosphere.”
    • “The atmosphere and art made me feel engrossed in this tiny little world.”
    • “The overall eerie atmosphere seems to be dated about a hundred years ago, which is fine and lends a subliminal creepiness to all the locations, ghosts, and characters.”
    • “I can understand a game trying for atmosphere, but the elements they attempted to add didn't make sense with the game.”
    • “Carrying the banner of Alawar Games - a Russian casual game publisher with decent enough accomplishments - 'Dance of Death' is Eight Game Studio's only game so far, and it's a somewhat alright HOG with a particularly disturbing satanic atmosphere.”
    • “It's a shame though, with an opening like that it had potential: the imagery was there, the insinuations of magic, the oppressive atmosphere.”
  • gameplay
    32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is described as enjoyable with nice graphics and an interesting adventure, primarily featuring hidden object and point-and-click mechanics. However, many users criticize its short length, claiming it can be completed in under three hours, and find the gameplay unintuitive and reliant on frustrating mechanics like waiting for items to appear. Overall, while the game has potential, its inflated claims of gameplay duration and lack of challenge detract from the experience.

    • “Nice gameplay, graphics, interesting adventure, puzzles, needs maps and menu lock.”
    • “Gameplay: mostly hidden object but with a nearly equal share of point and click.”
    • “Very relaxed type of gameplay in a somewhat quasi-open world.”
    • “However, it is incredibly short and the gameplay is not very intuitive on how to progress the game sometimes.”
    • “Waiting for items to appear, disappear, or reappear seemingly at random should not be a core game mechanic.”
    • “I really do not know how they can claim the game to be '15 hours of thrilling gameplay'; the only reason it took me over 3 hours to finish the game the first time I played it was because I went to the lavatory without turning the game off.”
  • humor
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is described as a mix of unintentional comedy and absurdity, particularly highlighted by a "hilarious" yet "laughably terrible" ending and quirky elements like the villain's bizarre footwear. While some players found the experience entertaining in a B-movie sense, others felt the overall humor did not compensate for the tedious gameplay and confusing navigation. The game features a few unique puzzles, but the comedic value may not be enough to justify the slog for everyone.

    • “It's worth the hilarious ending.”
    • “But it was blissfully entertaining for how bad the plot was (if you like laughing at B-rated films, this is up your alley), and had a few unique puzzles.”
    • “The story is typical, and the occult elements are hilarious, to be honest (the villain's shoes have hooves for heels and pentagrams on the buckles!)”
    • “Not fun, not funny enough for the slog.”
    • “Not fun, not funny enough for the slog.”
  • grinding
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, particularly due to repetitive tasks like moving set pieces and navigating hidden object mini-games. Many express frustration with the mechanics that obscure vision and hinder progress, leading to a less enjoyable experience as the game progresses.

    • “Using moving setpieces to obscure vision is not an enjoyable diversion; it's frustrating, too distracting, and simply tedious as they even blocked items I needed.”
    • “Moving everything piece by piece, having to repeatedly select a target to move and a location to move to over and over and over... makes the game exceedingly tedious.”
    • “Okay, so it can become a little tedious about halfway through, and some of the hidden object mini-games were rough for me but worth it.”
  • monetization
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization strategy of the game is criticized for being exploitative, with the developer, Alawar, known for releasing numerous low-quality RPG Maker asset flips on Steam, which are perceived as poorly made cash grabs.

    • “It's from the eastern bloc shovelware pushers at Alawar, who are more famous for shoving well over one hundred RPG Maker asset flips onto Steam, all badly made cash grabs.”
  • replayability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game offers limited replayability, primarily appealing to players interested in collecting Steam cards, as there are few other incentives to revisit the experience.

    • “There isn't much in the replay value, unless you want to go back and get the Steam cards it drops.”
  • stability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability is somewhat inconsistent, with some puzzles exhibiting bugs; however, players have the option to skip these problematic sections.

    • “Some of the puzzles can be a little buggy, but hey, you've got the option to skip it.”
  • emotional
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players consistently highlight the game's atmosphere and art as key elements that create an immersive emotional experience, drawing them deeply into its unique world.

    • “The atmosphere and art made me feel engrossed in this tiny little world.”
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Dance of Death is a action game.

Dance of Death is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 3 hours playing Dance of Death.

Dance of Death was released on December 21, 2015.

Dance of Death was developed by eight game studio.

Dance of Death has received neutral reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

Dance of Death is a single player game.

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