Dark City: Budapest (F2P)
Get on Play Store"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."
Reviews
- Great storyline with engaging puzzles that are not too difficult.
- Visually stunning graphics and art design enhance the overall experience.
- Fun and interactive gameplay with a variety of puzzles and challenges.
- Frequent bugs and glitches that can prevent progress in the game.
- Hints are often unhelpful and require excessive tapping to activate.
- Bonus content requires payment, which some players find frustrating.
- story41 mentions
- 73 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is widely praised for its engaging and well-crafted narratives, with many players highlighting memorable characters and immersive settings. While the main storyline is generally considered strong and enjoyable, some users express disappointment over the abrupt endings and the requirement to pay for bonus chapters. Overall, the combination of compelling plots, beautiful graphics, and moderate puzzle difficulty contributes to a positive reception of the game's storytelling.
“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.”
“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.”
“The best! I love it, hope there's more, but unfortunately the bonus mission is paid.”
- graphics14 mentions
- 79 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
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 beautiful and impressive, although a few found them lacking in excitement.
“Otherwise, the stories are good, the challenges are good, and the graphics are lovely and detailed.”
“I enjoyed the story, which was illustrated with fantastic graphics.”
“Visually amazing, graphics and art design are stunning.”
“The graphics are underwhelming and lack detail.”
“The visuals are disappointing and fail to impress.”
“The graphics feel outdated and uninspired.”
- music4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, with many praising its beauty and excellent integration with the graphics. While some find it repetitive, it does not detract from the overall experience, contributing to a wonderful escape for players.
“The music and graphics were excellent.”
“Love the music score - it's so beautiful!”
“Wonderful escape and music 🙂💖”
“The music is repetitive and lacks variety, making it feel monotonous over time.”
“I found the soundtrack to be uninspired and forgettable, which detracted from the overall experience.”
“The background music is often too loud and drowns out important sound cues in the game.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of this game is favorable, as it does not include ads, unlike similar games that offer ad-based rewards for hints. Players appreciate the ad-free experience while engaging in detective gameplay and puzzle-solving.
“Playing a detective looking for a vampire and solving puzzles, and no ads.”
“The game offers a fair monetization model that doesn't pressure players to spend money.”
“I appreciate that the in-game purchases are optional and don't affect gameplay balance.”
“Other games similar to this one let you watch ads for extra hints.”
“The monetization model feels overly aggressive, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending money.”
“I feel like I'm constantly being pushed to buy in-game currency to progress.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -300 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
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 incredibly engaging, with a variety of mechanics that keep you on your toes.”
“I love how the gameplay encourages creative problem-solving and exploration.”
“The controls are smooth and responsive, making the gameplay experience enjoyable and immersive.”
“Some puzzle formats could still use a tweak to improve gameplay, and one or two have slight language difficulties (in English, at least).”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users report significant stability issues, with frequent freezes on Android devices that require a restart to exit the game.
“The game frequently freezes, requiring a restart to exit.”
“I experience constant crashes that disrupt my gameplay.”
“The app is unstable and often closes unexpectedly.”
