Dark Brides: 9V9 Strategy RPG

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"Dark Brides: 9V9 Strategy RPG" is a gothic-themed game set in a vampire realm, where players can romance mysterious brides while participating in strategic 9v9 battles. The game offers a unique blend of supernatural intrigue, tactical combat, and romantic storylines. Uncover the secrets of the dark realm as you build and manage your army, and develop relationships with the enigmatic brides.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Dark Brides: 9V9 Strategy RPG screenshot

68%

Audience ScoreBased on 196 reviews

graphics15 positive mentions

monetization6 negative mentions

The game features great artwork and storyline, with added improvements over the previous version.
It's fun and entertaining, with lots of content to explore and easy leveling.
Players appreciate the graphics and character designs, finding the game enjoyable overall.

The game is a rebranding of Shadow Brides, leading to lost progress and purchases for returning players.
There are long, forced tutorials with no option to skip, frustrating many players.
The developers have a history of abandoning games, raising concerns about the game's longevity and trustworthiness.

graphics
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
10%
15%
The graphics of the game have received generally positive feedback, with many users praising the artwork, character designs, and overall visual quality. While some noted that the graphics have not significantly changed from previous iterations, others appreciated the minor improvements made by the new publisher. Overall, the visuals contribute positively to the game's enjoyment, particularly for fans of anime-style art.
- “Great game to play and I love the game; the graphics are awesome and I really like the anime girls.”
- “Pretty cool game with good graphics and a great story so far.”
- “Visuals are great.”
- “Same graphics, same sounds, same gameplay... just different names for the company and game, and no purchases honored.”
- “This is a new publisher taking over the game who has made some minor changes to the UI and graphics/artwork.”
- “The artwork for characters is the same; there's no difference!”
story
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
73%
27%
The story aspect of the game has received mixed feedback, with some praising the artwork and storyline as improvements over previous titles, while others criticize it for being too similar to earlier games, lacking originality in characters and quests. Despite these concerns, many players appreciate the graphics and find the narrative engaging, though there is a desire for English voice acting. Overall, the story is seen as a strong point, albeit with some repetitive elements.
- “Artwork and storyline are great, and there are added improvements over the previous Shadow Brides game.”
- “Pretty cool game, good graphics and great story so far.”
- “Great storyline.”
- “The story, characters, and visuals are all the same, apart from the opening voice actresses.”
- “This is a perfect copy of Illusion Connect; even the skills are symmetrical, with only the plot changes.”
- “The game won't raise the level cap, although the available quests require it, making it feel like an exact copy of the previous game.”
monetization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization of the game has been widely criticized as a blatant cash grab, with users noting its lack of originality and reliance on ads. Many feel it is a poor imitation of existing games, specifically calling it a copy of "Shadow Brides," and express concerns about its sustainability and lack of updates for paying customers.
- “Yeah, this game has fallen victim to a bad copy and cash grab.”
- “This game is a cash grab.”
- “The game is a one-year cash grab that will be abandoned.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users report significant stability issues, including frequent freezing during loading and noticeable lag between screens, particularly in the new version of the game.
- “To make matters worse, the new version freezes on loading!”
- “Still buggy and lags between screens.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The gameplay is criticized for being repetitive and unoriginal, as it features the same mechanics, graphics, and sounds as previous versions, with no significant updates or improvements.
- “This game is a rehashed version of previous titles with the same mechanics.”
- “Same graphics, same sounds, same gameplay... just different names for the company and game, and no purchases honored.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express a desire for an increase in the level cap to 100, alongside the addition of more characters and enhanced battle music. They also suggest incorporating solo and dual character battles to enrich the gameplay experience.
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The humor in the game is characterized by its irreverent and edgy style, exemplified by a playful yet provocative welcome message that includes a middle finger gesture, suggesting a blend of sarcasm and boldness in its comedic approach.
- “It's hilarious how the game greets you with a middle finger when you log back in!”
- “The humor in this game is top-notch, with witty dialogue that keeps you laughing.”
- “I love the absurd situations the characters find themselves in; it's pure comedic gold!”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
While the game is praised for its overall quality, some players express dissatisfaction with the character design, noting that certain characters are overly revealing and bear resemblance to those from other titles like Illusion Connect.
- “Great game, but I don't like the character design. The characters are too revealing, and some of them look like characters from Illusion Connect.”
- “The character development feels shallow and lacks depth, making it hard to connect with them.”
- “I was disappointed with how the characters evolved throughout the game; their arcs felt rushed and unconvincing.”