Dark City: Budapest (F2P)

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"Dark City: Budapest is a free-to-play adventure game that offers an intriguing story and good graphics. Players can explore the game's detective mystery theme by finding hidden objects, solving puzzles, and seeking adventure. Immerse yourself in this immersive game and unravel the secrets hidden within the dark city of Budapest."

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

92%

Audience ScoreBased on 348 reviews

story54 positive mentions

monetization3 negative mentions

The game features a captivating storyline and stunning graphics that enhance the overall experience.
Puzzles are varied and provide a good challenge without being overly frustrating, making the game enjoyable.
The Dark City series is well-regarded for its engaging gameplay and interesting lore, with many players expressing excitement for future installments.

Several players reported bugs that hindered gameplay, such as items not being collectible or glitches preventing progress.
Some puzzles require overly precise clicking, leading to frustration when interactions are not registered.
The bonus game requires payment, which disappointed players who expected it to be included for free.

story
72 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
21%
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The game's story is widely praised for its engaging and well-crafted narratives, with many players highlighting memorable characters and immersive settings. However, some users express disappointment over the abrupt endings and the requirement to pay for bonus chapters, which can detract from the overall experience. Overall, the combination of a compelling storyline, beautiful graphics, and enjoyable puzzles contributes to a positive reception.
- “Great game, storyline, and characters (especially Lester the cat), although I feel a lot of the incredible scenery is wasted because we can't explore much of it, and even in the more difficult mode some of the puzzles are a little too easy.”
- “I enjoyed the story, which was illustrated with fantastic graphics.”
- “Another marvelous experience of gripping story and interesting puzzles from the developers.”
- “While it makes sense that you must finish the main story before playing the bonus chapter, I shouldn't have to pay to play the chapter.”
- “Great game, however very disappointed that you can't play the bonus to finish the storyline without buying it.”
- “I noticed some of these games end rather abruptly, but I'm sure it's more illustrious if you buy the paid version.”
graphics
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
82%
9%
9%
Overall, the graphics in the game have received high praise for their stunning detail and artistic design, contributing significantly to the overall enjoyment of the gameplay and storyline. Many users highlighted the visuals as a standout feature, often describing them as excellent, beautiful, and visually amazing. However, a few comments noted that some graphics were perceived as boring, indicating a mixed experience for some players.
- “Otherwise, the stories are good, the challenges are good, and the graphics are lovely and detailed.”
- “Visually amazing, graphics and art design are stunning.”
- “Love it, easy puzzles, beautiful graphics, loved the storyline.”
- “The graphics are boring.”
- “The visuals are underwhelming.”
music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
86%
43%
The music in the game is generally well-received, with many praising its beauty and ability to enhance the overall experience, despite some noting its repetitive nature. The combination of music and graphics is highlighted as excellent, contributing to a wonderful escape for players.
- “Love the music score - it's so beautiful!”
- “Wonderful escape and music 🙂💖”
- “The music and graphics were excellent.”
- “The music is repetitive, which can get boring after a while.”
- “I found the soundtrack to be quite dull and uninspired.”
- “The background music lacks variety and fails to enhance the gaming experience.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
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The monetization model of this game is praised for its lack of advertisements, which contrasts with similar games that offer ad-based rewards for hints. Players appreciate the uninterrupted experience while engaging in detective work and puzzle-solving.
- “Playing a detective looking for a vampire and solving puzzles, and no ads.”
- “Other games similar to this one let you watch ads for extra hints.”
- “The monetization strategy feels overly aggressive and detracts from the overall experience.”
- “I feel pressured to spend money to progress, which ruins the enjoyment of the game.”
gameplay
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
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The gameplay features engaging puzzle formats, though some could benefit from adjustments for better clarity and enjoyment, particularly regarding language accessibility for English-speaking players.
- “The gameplay is engaging and keeps you on your toes with its challenging puzzles.”
- “I love how the mechanics are intuitive, making it easy to jump right in and start playing.”
- “The variety of gameplay elements ensures that each session feels fresh and exciting.”
- “Some puzzle formats could still use a tweak to improve gameplay, and one or two have slight language difficulties (in English, at least).”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users report significant stability issues, with frequent freezes requiring a restart to exit the game on Android devices.
- “The game frequently freezes on Android, requiring a restart to exit.”
- “I experience constant crashes that disrupt my gameplay.”
- “The stability issues make it nearly impossible to enjoy the game.”