Dark Angels: Masquerade of Shadows

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Dark Angels: Masquerade of Shadows is a single player action game. It was developed by Skywind Games and was released on February 2, 2017. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

In "Dark Angels: Masquerade of Shadows," players navigate a 3D noir-style world, solving puzzles and engaging in stealth-based combat as a detective with mysterious abilities. The game features a rich, immersive storyline and a variety of characters with unique backstories. As players uncover the truth behind a series of mysterious disappearances, they must confront their own inner demons and decide what they're willing to sacrifice for justice.

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76%

Audience ScoreBased on 131 reviews

story45 positive mentions

atmosphere3 negative mentions

Engaging story that blends personal tragedy with supernatural elements, keeping players invested throughout the game.
Visually appealing with gothic aesthetics and well-designed environments, complemented by a captivating soundtrack.
Variety of hidden-object scenes and puzzles that are accessible for newcomers while still providing enough challenge to keep players engaged.

Technical issues such as frequent crashes and glitches, particularly on modern systems, can disrupt gameplay and lead to lost progress.
Some puzzles and gameplay mechanics feel contrived or illogical, leading to frustration as players navigate arbitrary obstacles.
The game lacks depth in character development and story progression, with a rushed ending that leaves many plot points unresolved.

story
116 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
39%
58%
3%
The story of "Dark Angels: Masquerade of Shadows" is a blend of gothic atmosphere, personal tragedy, and supernatural intrigue, featuring familiar genre tropes like secret societies and prophetic destinies. While the narrative is engaging and enhanced by animated cutscenes, many players found it somewhat derivative and wished for deeper character development and a more fleshed-out plot. Overall, the game successfully balances storytelling with gameplay, making it enjoyable for fans of story-driven hidden-object adventures, despite some criticisms regarding its pacing and conclusion.
- “Dark Angels: Masquerade of Shadows, developed by Skywind Games and published by Alawar Casual, is a supernatural hidden-object adventure that blends gothic atmosphere, personal tragedy, and occult intrigue into a story-driven experience.”
- “The plot embraces familiar genre tropes—secret societies, prophetic destinies, shadowy monsters—but frames them within a personal journey of empowerment.”
- “The story is really interesting to the point that I couldn't close the game and played it for 5 hours straight to the end.”
- “The plot is an extremely derivative mixture of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Xena: Warrior Princess, They Live, and a few others, but I still liked it better than the usual hidden-object plot of finding a missing relative.”
- “The story is mediocre; it sticks to the tropes of the genre.”
- “The plot is just all over the place, and while I’ve played hidden object games with weaker storylines, this one could have been better.”
music
42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
62%
31%
7%
The music in the game has received widespread praise, with many players highlighting its catchy and outstanding quality, often comparing it to works by well-known artists. The soundtrack enhances the overall experience, keeping players engaged even through challenging puzzles, and some users expressed a desire for additional features to enjoy the music further. Overall, the game's music is considered a standout element, contributing significantly to its appeal.
- “The music for this game is absolutely outstanding, with the intro theme (which is peppered throughout the game) performed by a talented vocalist who, sadly, isn't listed in the credits.”
- “I just love the song and the overall music in the game.”
- “The graphics are top-notch for the genre, and the music exceeds anything I would expect to hear in a hidden object game.”
- “So this started out strongly because of the above average graphics, music, and the unconventional setting (modern day with sci-fi/horror overtones) for the genre, but it degenerated gradually in terms of quality and logic as it went along.”
- “Repetitive music.”
- “While the background music and sound effects are fine, the voice acting is the issue.”
graphics
38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
68%
24%
8%
The game's graphics are generally praised for their gothic fantasy aesthetics and high quality, especially considering its early 2010s origins. Many reviews highlight the beautiful visuals, detailed locations, and effective artistic direction that enhance the overall experience, despite some criticisms regarding voice-syncing and occasional graphical inconsistencies. Overall, the graphics are considered a strong point, contributing positively to the game's atmosphere and engagement.
- “Visually, the game leans heavily into gothic fantasy aesthetics.”
- “Very beautiful visuals and highly detailed locations.”
- “The graphics are outstanding for a 2013 HOG title, and there are very few bugs to run into despite the game's age.”
- “While the graphical fidelity reflects its early 2010s origins, the artistic direction remains effective in conveying tension and mysticism.”
- “Graphics-wise it is fairly average.”
- “The voice acting is pretty dire, the graphics are okay, the story is reasonably engaging and the puzzles are okay.”
gameplay
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
39%
44%
17%
The gameplay in "Dark Angels: Masquerade of Shadows" follows traditional hidden-object adventure conventions, blending engaging storytelling with accessible puzzle mechanics. While the game offers a variety of gameplay elements and interesting lore, it suffers from overly simplistic point-and-click mechanics and a lack of depth in some features, such as dialogue choices that do not impact the story. Overall, the experience is enjoyable but marred by mechanical issues and a relatively short playtime of about 3-4 hours.
- “Ultimately, Dark Angels: Masquerade of Shadows delivers a satisfying blend of supernatural narrative and accessible puzzle mechanics.”
- “The story, puzzles, and mechanics all worked well and were a good balance.”
- “Interesting lore, interesting gameplay mechanics with the use of the chakram and potions; it was a welcomed change.”
- “The rest of the gameplay is (as usually in hidden object games) a poor and ultra easy point and click mechanics.”
- “Bad: not enough hidden object scenes and too much bad point and click mechanics.”
- “Another odd feature is that of dialogue choice; while I do think this can be fun, it really has no effect whatsoever on the gameplay or story at all, thus proving to be pointless.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The atmosphere of "Dark Angels: Masquerade of Shadows" is characterized by a gothic and supernatural ambiance, featuring dark city streets, ominous interiors, and arcane symbols that enhance its story-driven experience. While it incorporates elements of personal tragedy and occult intrigue, the game leans on its moody atmosphere and storytelling rather than mechanical innovation, with occasional jump scares adding to the creepiness without fully crossing into horror territory.
- “Dark Angels: Masquerade of Shadows, developed by Skywind Games and published by Alawar Casual, is a supernatural hidden-object adventure that blends gothic atmosphere, personal tragedy, and occult intrigue into a story-driven experience.”
- “Darkened city streets, ominous interiors, arcane symbols, and demonic creatures create a moody atmosphere consistent with its themes.”
- “It succeeds through atmosphere and storytelling rather than mechanical innovation.”
- “Note: there are definitely a few jump scares, and the atmosphere is creepy at times; nothing I'd classify as horror, but something to bear in mind.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is largely driven by the commentary and the voice acting, particularly that of the main character, Kate, whose exaggerated and sometimes hysterical delivery adds a comedic touch. While this over-the-top performance can be jarring, it often results in genuinely funny moments that enhance the overall experience.
- “A lot of the commentary is humorous, although the voice actress for the main character, Kate, tends to sound almost hysterical in many scenes.”
- “I can't quite leave without commenting on the story though, more because it made me laugh than because it needs commenting on.”
- “It ends up being quite jarring, but also funny.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game has very low replayability, with users consistently rating it as minimal or nonexistent. Many reviewers express that there is little incentive to play again after the initial experience.
- “It has little replay value, if any.”
- “The replay value for the game is low.”
- “Replay value 0/10”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find certain puzzles tedious and occasionally frustrating due to the need for precise interactions and a lack of clear guidance on using game mechanics like chakrams and potions. This can lead to moments of grinding as users may skip puzzles or struggle to progress. Despite these challenges, some players appreciate the humor in the voice acting.
- “A couple of the puzzles are quite tedious, so I skipped them. Interactive objects require slightly too much accuracy at times, and sometimes it's hard to figure out what to do next because the game doesn't explain how you can use the chakram or potions. Some of the solutions are confusing.”
- “The grinding in this game feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “I found myself doing the same tasks over and over just to level up, which quickly became boring.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
100%
Character development in these games is generally well-received, with thoughtful character designs and environmental details enhancing the experience. However, the limited playtime restricts deeper exploration of character arcs, leaving players intrigued but wanting more.
- “Character designs and environmental details show care in composition, even if technical limitations occasionally reveal dated textures or animations.”
- “The story is alright; while these games don't have enough playtime to really delve into character development, there's enough to keep players invested in the characters' growth and final outcomes.”
- “The story is alright, but the game doesn't have enough playtime to really delve into character development, leaving players wanting more from the characters' growth and final outcomes.”
- “Character designs and environmental details show care in composition, but technical limitations occasionally reveal dated textures or animations.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game, originally released in 2013, exhibits some minor glitches when run on Windows 10, but overall, the stability issues are not severe enough to disrupt gameplay significantly.
- “This game was originally released in 2013, and there are some glitches when running it under Windows 10.”
- “A little bit buggy here and there, but nothing game-breaking.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by a mix of sentiments, with touching lyrics and a soothing yet catchy melody that resonates with players. However, some users feel that the emotional tone can be inconsistent.
- “The lyrics are touching, and the melody is very soothing yet catchy.”

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Dark Angels: Masquerade of Shadows is a action game.

Dark Angels: Masquerade of Shadows is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 4 hours playing Dark Angels: Masquerade of Shadows.

Dark Angels: Masquerade of Shadows was released on February 2, 2017.

Dark Angels: Masquerade of Shadows was developed by Skywind Games.

Dark Angels: Masquerade of Shadows has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its atmosphere.

Dark Angels: Masquerade of Shadows is a single player game.

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