Dark City: Dublin
"Dark City: Dublin is a free-to-play adventure game with an interesting plot and ingenious graphics. Players search for hidden objects, solve puzzles, and embark on a detective mystery journey. This immersive game offers endless fun and intrigue for all who dare to explore its dark and mysterious world."
Reviews
- Intriguing story with a unique twist, different from typical fantasy themes.
- Great graphics and atmosphere, enhancing the overall gaming experience.
- Engaging puzzles that provide a good challenge without being overly difficult.
- Frequent glitches and issues with item placement, making gameplay frustrating.
- Short bonus chapter that feels unsatisfactory for the price paid.
- Some puzzles and items are difficult to see or interact with, leading to a less enjoyable experience.
- story20 mentions
- 90 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The game's story is praised for its intriguing and unique narrative, diverging from typical fantasy themes and exploring morally complex situations. Players appreciate the engaging plot twists, beautiful graphics, and the overall immersive experience, although some express a desire for more fitting voice acting. Overall, the storyline is considered a strong aspect of the game, enhancing the gameplay experience.
“Intriguing story, different from the usual fantasy or female-lead topics.”
“I like that you explore morally gray storylines.”
“I liked the plot twist in this one, and puzzles were fun.”
“If you're going to use voice actors, they really should reflect the story.”
“For me, the American accents take away from the ambience of the story.”
- graphics14 mentions
- 79 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics in the game are highly praised, with many users highlighting their beauty and the immersive atmosphere they create. While the visuals are generally considered fantastic, some players noted minor issues with object placement and occasional visual glitches. The combination of great graphics and engaging storylines contributes to a positive gaming experience.
“Amazing graphics and gameplay.”
“Fun story, beautiful graphics, and engaging gameplay.”
“Great graphics and solid storyline.”
“However, two things that need improvement: the placement of some objects didn't register, and there were slight visual glitches in the train station.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, users report a mixed experience with stability; while some did not encounter major glitches or bugs, others experienced several issues, particularly with inventory functionality, which required hints to resolve.
“I didn't come across any major glitches or bugs.”
“Once again, I encountered several glitches, including being unable to use items in my inventory, which forced me to rely on hints to progress.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its beautiful scenery and effective music, contributing to an immersive experience enhanced by good graphics.
“Good graphics, and I really liked the atmosphere and music.”
“Very beautiful scenery and atmosphere.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The music in the game is praised for enhancing the atmosphere, contributing positively to the overall experience. Players appreciate how it complements the graphics and adds to the immersive quality of the gameplay.
“Good graphics, too, and I liked the atmosphere and music.”
“Escape with music loving”
“The music feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“I found the soundtrack to be uninspired and forgettable, which really detracted from the overall experience.”
“The sound effects overshadow the music, leaving it feeling like an afterthought.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is highly praised for its engaging mechanics and fun story, complemented by stunning graphics that enhance the overall experience.
“Amazing graphics and gameplay.”
“Fun story, beautiful graphics, and engaging gameplay.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players are willing to engage with advertisements in exchange for hints, indicating a preference for ad-supported features that enhance gameplay without direct monetary costs.
“The monetization strategy feels overly aggressive, pushing players to spend money instead of enjoying the game.”
“I find it frustrating that essential features are locked behind a paywall, making it hard to progress without spending real money.”
“The constant barrage of ads and in-game purchases detracts from the overall experience, making it feel more like a cash grab than a game.”