Dark City: Vienna

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"Dark City: Vienna" is a captivating adventure game that transports players to a beautifully designed, dark city. As a detective, players will search for hidden objects, solve intricate puzzles, and unravel a mysterious storyline in this immersive gameplay experience. The game combines engrossing storytelling with exceptional visuals for a detective mystery game that will leave players on the edge of their seats.

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Play Modes

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

89%

Audience ScoreBased on 192 reviews

story32 positive mentions

monetization3 negative mentions

Great graphics and compelling storyline that keeps players engaged.
Puzzles are enjoyable and varied, providing a good challenge without being overly difficult.
The game is free to play with no ads, making it accessible and enjoyable for all ages.

Many players find the game expensive, especially when needing to purchase hints or skip puzzles.
Some users experience glitches and unresponsive controls, which can hinder gameplay.
The bonus chapter requires payment, which frustrates players who expect a fully free experience.

story
42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
76%
17%
7%
The story aspect of the game is widely praised for its engaging and enjoyable narrative, often compared to classic adventure games. Players appreciate the intriguing plots, well-developed twists, and the atmospheric graphics that enhance the storytelling experience. While some mention minor issues with gameplay mechanics, the overall consensus is that the story is a standout feature, making the game both fun and immersive.
- “Great story and graphics, the puzzles were fun and not too challenging.”
- “An intriguing puzzle game with amazing atmosphere and story.”
- “Great graphics, compelling story, nice gameplay.”
- “A bit difficult to keep up with the storyline if you don't play consistently.”
- “Shame because I was getting into the story.”
- “Love the storyline, but touch options are glitchy; can't zoom in or out to see what's on the edges.. unable to proceed with the game.. ☹️.”
graphics
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, the graphics in the game have received widespread praise, with many users highlighting their beauty and quality. Players appreciate the combination of stunning visuals with engaging storylines and well-designed puzzles, contributing to an immersive gaming experience. However, a few users noted issues with user experience and monetization aspects related to gameplay.
- “Great graphics, compelling story, nice gameplay.”
- “Smartly told story with many riddles and beautiful graphics.”
- “Great story, wonderful graphics and huge variety of puzzles.”
monetization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
60%
Players appreciate the absence of ads in the game but express a desire for monetization options that allow for free progression, such as watching ads for hints or earning gems. Many users find the game enjoyable and are willing to engage with advertisements if it means they can access content without upfront costs. Overall, there is a strong preference for a free-to-play model that incorporates optional ads for additional resources.
- “So far, there are no ads to watch to progress.”
- “Fun and no ads too.”
- “Awesome game! Please make more available for free. You can add advertisements for hints and other stuff, but please make it free. I love your games, story, and animations, but I can't pay for each game; it's very expensive for me.”
- “I finished it, although it was short. The story is great, the graphics are good, although I hope the hint gems can be generated from ads for free-to-play.”
- “I like the game very much, but I would appreciate ads in order to get gems.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
100%
The gameplay is generally praised for its engaging mechanics and atmospheric cutscenes that enhance the experience, though some users have encountered issues with navigating out of the notebook screen. Overall, the combination of great graphics and a compelling story contributes to a positive gameplay experience.
- “I was thrilled to see another dark city free-to-play game; the gameplay was lovely, and the little cutscenes really set the mood.”
- “Great graphics, compelling story, nice gameplay.”
- “I can't get out of the notebook screen to access the main gameplay.”
- “The controls feel unresponsive and make it frustrating to navigate.”
- “The gameplay mechanics are overly complicated and not intuitive.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is highly praised, featuring a striking main theme and professional-quality auditory assets that enhance the overall experience. Players appreciate how the music complements the fun story, contributing positively to the game's atmosphere.
- “Good game with a fun story and I really liked the music.”
- “The main music theme is striking and the entire auditory assets sound quite professional.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users appreciate the nostalgic humor reminiscent of classic LucasArts and Sierra games, such as Monkey Island and the Quest series, suggesting that while the current game lacks the same level of humor, the writing quality is strong enough to support a humorous mystery in the future.
- “Reminds me of my PC days playing LucasArts games like Monkey Island. I would love to see a humorous mystery from you all—your writers are excellent!”
- “The humor in this game is top-notch, reminiscent of classic adventure games that never fail to make me laugh.”
- “The witty dialogue and clever puns kept me entertained throughout the entire game!”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, with users highlighting its intriguing blend of engaging puzzles and a captivating story that enhances the overall experience.
- “An intriguing puzzle game with an amazing atmosphere and story.”