Dance of Death

57%
Game Brain Score Based on 123 reviews
  • story
  • graphics
  • music
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"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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57%
Audience ScoreBased on 123 reviews
story18 positive mentions
grinding3 negative mentions
  • The game features beautiful artwork and a captivating atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.
  • Some puzzles are innovative and provide a good challenge, making the gameplay engaging.
  • The music and sound effects contribute positively to the game's ambiance, creating an immersive experience.
  • The game is very short, typically taking only 2-3 hours to complete, which may not justify the price.
  • The story is weak and lacks depth, with many players finding it predictable and uninteresting.
  • Technical issues such as poor voice acting, clunky navigation, and a lack of widescreen support detract from the overall quality of the game.
  • story75 mentions

    The game's story is often described as simplistic and formulaic, with many reviewers noting its lack of depth and coherence. While some players appreciated the intriguing premise and atmospheric elements, others found the plot to be cluttered, cheesy, and poorly executed, leading to a generally underwhelming narrative experience. Overall, the story serves as a backdrop for gameplay rather than a compelling driving force, with many suggesting it could benefit from further development and complexity.

    • “The story here is not that complicated, but with proper presentation it is still rather intriguing.”
    • “Dance of Death offers you a mystical story, which is accompanied by wonderful music.”
    • “I would buy this game if I liked story-driven puzzles with more of a mystery element.”
    • “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.”
  • graphics36 mentions

    The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the unique and detailed artwork, while others criticize the inconsistency and low quality in certain areas. Many appreciate the atmospheric visuals and music, though some find the cutscenes and certain graphical elements disappointing. Overall, while there are standout moments, the graphics vary significantly in quality, leading to a somewhat polarized reception.

    • “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.”
    • “I didn't really like this game because of the way it is designed and because of the graphics.”
    • “This game has low quality graphics, no map, and some of the items you find don't seem to go anywhere.”
    • “The graphics feel dated, the music is repetitive, and the voice acting is not only bad, but they didn't even get native speakers.”
  • music34 mentions

    The music in the game is generally well-received, described as beautiful, ambient, and fitting for the atmosphere, enhancing the overall experience. While some players appreciate its mystical and chill qualities, others note that it can become repetitive over time. Overall, the soundtrack contributes positively to the game's enchanting visuals and storyline, despite occasional critiques regarding its cohesion with gameplay elements.

    • “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 well done and the music is very nice.”
    • “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.”
  • atmosphere19 mentions

    The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its unique visuals, captivating music, and immersive qualities, creating a thrilling and sometimes eerie experience. While many players appreciate the consistent and beautiful art style, some feel that certain atmospheric elements, like jump scares, detract from immersion. Overall, the atmosphere is described as enchanting, macabre, 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.”
    • “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.”
    • “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.”
  • gameplay16 mentions

    The gameplay is described as enjoyable with nice graphics and an interesting adventure, featuring puzzles and a mix of hidden object and point-and-click mechanics. However, many users criticize its short length, claiming it can be completed in under three hours, and note that some gameplay elements, such as item appearances and the interface, are frustrating and unintuitive. Overall, while the game offers a relaxed experience, its inflated price relative to the actual gameplay duration has left players feeling disappointed.

    • “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.”
  • humor6 mentions

    The humor in the game is described as a mix of unintentional comedy and absurdity, particularly in its laughably bad plot and quirky elements, such as the villain's bizarre footwear. While some players found the ending and certain scenes entertaining, others felt the overall experience was not worth the effort, suggesting that it might be better enjoyed as a watch rather than a play. The humor often leans towards a B-movie style, appealing to those who appreciate campy, over-the-top scenarios.

    • “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.”
    • “The jokes fell flat and felt forced throughout the game.”
    • “I expected more humor, but it was mostly cringeworthy.”
  • grinding3 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, particularly due to frustrating hidden object mini-games and the repetitive nature of moving items. The use of moving setpieces to obscure vision adds to the annoyance, making the overall experience feel overly laborious.

    • “Using moving set pieces 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.”
  • monetization1 mentions

    The monetization strategy of the game is criticized for being exploitative, with the developer, Alawar, known for producing low-quality, asset-flipped titles primarily aimed at generating quick profits rather than delivering a quality gaming experience.

    • “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.”
  • replayability1 mentions

    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.”
  • stability1 mentions

    Overall, while some puzzles exhibit minor bugs, players appreciate the option to skip them, which helps maintain a stable gameplay experience.

    • “Some of the puzzles can be a little buggy, but hey, you've got the option to skip them.”
  • emotional1 mentions

    Players find the emotional aspect of the game deeply engaging, with the atmosphere and art effectively immersing them in its unique world.

    • “The atmosphere and art made me feel engrossed in this tiny little world.”
    • “The story touched my heart and left a lasting impression.”
    • “I felt a deep connection to the characters and their struggles.”
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Play time

3hMedian play time
3hAverage play time
3-5hSpent by most gamers
*Based on 4 analyzed playthroughs

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