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Dark City: Vienna

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92% User Score Based on 12 reviews

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Dark City: Vienna is a single player action game with horror, fantasy and mystery themes. It was developed by Friendly Fox and was released on February 5, 2021. It received very positive reviews from players.

In "Dark City: Vienna," you must investigate a masked assailant who has taken over a Vienna theater, threatening the lives of patrons and performers. Uncover the opera house's secrets, unmask the phantom, and prevent a deadly reckoning in this enthralling hidden-object puzzle adventure. With replayable mini-games, collectible morphing objects, and a bonus chapter, this immersive game offers hours of captivating gameplay.

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92%
Audience ScoreBased on 12 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 gameplay is relaxing and enjoyable, with a well-designed interface and a good rhythm that provides a sense of achievement.
  • The bonus game features illogical mini-games with unclear instructions, making them frustrating to solve.
  • The music is weak and does not enhance the overall experience.
  • The story could use more depth and unpredictability to improve engagement.
  • story
    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    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 suggest improvements, many appreciate the colorful graphics, decent voice acting, and the overall enjoyable gameplay experience. The plot is described as a solid foundation for the hidden object genre, complemented by a good rhythm and a sense of achievement.

    • “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 Positive Neutral Negative

    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 Positive Neutral Negative

    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 clear, and there are a few words to state the rules, just in case. The difficulty is just the right level.”
    • “The mechanics in the mini-games are obvious, and there are only 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 Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some users finding it weak while others appreciate it as good. Overall, it appears to be a less prominent aspect compared to the game's graphics and storytelling.

    • “The music is fantastic and really enhances the overall experience.”
    • “The soundtrack is incredibly well-composed and fits perfectly with the game's atmosphere.”
    • “The music adds a whole new layer of immersion to the gameplay.”
  • atmosphere
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    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.”
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Dark City: Vienna is a action game with horror, fantasy and mystery themes.

Dark City: Vienna is available on PC, Phone, iPad, iPhone and others.

Dark City: Vienna was released on February 5, 2021.

Dark City: Vienna was developed by Friendly Fox.

Dark City: Vienna has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

Dark City: Vienna is a single player game.

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