Dark City: Kyiv Collector's Edition

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Dark City: Kyiv Collector's Edition is a captivating hidden object puzzle adventure game that transports players to the mystical city of Kyiv. As a renowned detective, you must unravel a complex web of secrets, paranormal events, and mistrust among friends and locals. With supernatural inhabitants and sinister forces at play, it's up to you to uncover the truth and save the city in this immersive and thrilling mystery.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

Reviews

55%

Audience ScoreBased on 11 reviews

story7 positive mentions

The game features excellent graphics and a captivating story that keeps players engaged.
Puzzles are easy and straightforward, making it a great choice for newcomers to the genre.
The interface is well-designed, with helpful features like a glowing silhouette to guide players.

The bonus game has poorly designed mini-games with confusing instructions, making it frustrating to play.
The music is weak and does not enhance the overall experience.
Some aspects of the story could be improved for better coherence and depth.

story
11 mentions
64 % positive mentions
27 % neutral mentions
9 % negative mentions
The story of the game is engaging and maintains player interest, featuring a detective narrative intertwined with elements reminiscent of Charles Dickens and "The Phantom of the Opera." While some find it somewhat confusing and silly, many appreciate the colorful graphics, decent voice acting, and the overall rhythm of the plot, which complements the gameplay. Overall, it is well-received by fans of hidden object games, though there are suggestions for improvement.
- “The story kept my interest throughout.”
- “This game is a lot of fun with a great story and good characters.”
- “I enjoyed the story and most of the puzzles (that piano one still throws me) and I thought the game looked good and the voice acting was pretty decent.”
- “It has an odd, somewhat confusing story in which you play a detective trying to catch the phantom terrorizing the theater.”
- “The story feels like a mix of Charles Dickens' novels, The Phantom of the Opera, and any detective story.”
- “The story could be improved.”
graphics
4 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The graphics are consistently praised for their beauty, colorfulness, and attention to detail, contributing positively to the overall gaming experience. While the visuals are a highlight, some users noted that other elements, like the music, could be improved.
- “The graphics are beautiful; the stories are good, however the music is weak.”
- “I really liked this game; the story is interesting and the graphics are colorful.”
- “The graphics are good, with enough details and sharp contrast.”
gameplay
3 mentions
33 % positive mentions
67 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is enjoyable and features a lighthearted story typical of hidden object games, with clear mechanics and well-balanced difficulty. Players appreciate the inclusion of mini-games and find the casual mode accessible, while expressing interest in tackling harder difficulties in future playthroughs.
- “As with most hogs, it has a silly story, but it was decent and I enjoyed the gameplay.”
- “The mechanics in the mini-games are obvious (and there are a few words to state the rules, just in case), the difficulty is just the right level.”
- “I played on casual as there were some new mechanics, but I will play later games on a harder difficulty.”
- “The mechanics in the mini-games are obvious, and there are a few words to state the rules, just in case. The difficulty is just the right level.”
- “I played on casual as there were some new mechanics, but I will play later games on a harder difficulty.”
music
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some users finding it weak while others appreciate it as good. Overall, it seems to lack the impact of other elements like graphics and storytelling.
- “The graphics are beautiful, the stories are good; however, the music is weak.”
- “Good music.”
atmosphere
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Reviewers consistently praise the game's art and atmosphere, highlighting them as standout features that enhance the overall experience.
- “The art and atmosphere were excellent.”