Dark Days

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Dark Days is a single player action game with a horror theme. It was developed by Parallel Studio and was released on March 21, 2024. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Dark Days, a supernatural Thriller, was our team’s former project, back in 2016, initially designed for VR mobile headsets and now remastered for PC gaming. A Psychological Creepy Horror Game A first person point'n’click adventure An atmospheric and haunted escape room game 4h+ of gameplay with 20 secret tapes to find and randomized puzzles 2 different endings Inspired by Twin Peaks and Th…

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65%

Audience ScoreBased on 17 reviews

story7 positive mentions

stability2 negative mentions

The game features an intriguing story with great atmosphere and voice acting that keeps players engaged.
Puzzles are generally enjoyable and provide a good challenge, with some players appreciating the escape room vibes.
The art style and design are well-received, contributing to the overall creepy and immersive experience.

Gameplay is marred by significant bugs, including disappearing items, terrain glitches, and frustrating controls that hinder progress.
The character's dialogue can be excessively long and interrupts gameplay, leading to annoyance and a lack of engagement with the story.
The hiding mechanic is poorly implemented, making it difficult to evade the monster and often resulting in instant deaths due to control issues.

story
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
64%
9%
27%
The game's story has received mixed feedback, with some players finding it engaging and intriguing, particularly praising its mystery and atmosphere, while others felt it was hindered by pacing issues and technical glitches. Overall, the narrative follows Jade, a writer exploring a remote motel, and is complemented by strong voice acting and a haunting soundtrack, making it a notable aspect for many players despite some criticisms.
- “The story of this game was just excellent!”
- “As mentioned above, the story was amazing and very interesting, so I'm not going to spoil it.”
- “Dark Days has fantastic style and art direction, great voice acting, amazing soundtrack and atmosphere, and an intriguing storyline that kept the mystery going all throughout and even leaves you pondering at the end, in a good way.”
- “I was not pulled into the story at all; I cared less about it because I was forced to just stand there and wait for Jade to finish her 5-minute rant about whatever.”
- “I sadly couldn't finish the game due to glitches that prevented me from pursuing the story, along with a few bugs and sensitivity issues.”
- “The story follows Jade, a writer who visits a motel in the middle of nowhere.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
24%
38%
The gameplay is generally enjoyable, particularly the puzzles, but suffers from significant issues such as buggy mouse movement and poorly implemented mechanics for hiding and interaction. While the simplicity of the gameplay can enhance the narrative experience, it often feels unrefined, with repetitive tasks and a lack of challenge in avoiding the monster. Overall, the art style and potential for improvement are noted, but the execution leaves much to be desired.
- “The art style and gameplay do show promise.”
- “The gameplay is pretty simple (most of the time the puzzles are just 'find a key/item to use it a few meters away' and avoiding the monster is easy as long as you don't look directly at her), so it works best as a narrative experience.”
- “Gameplay: decent”
- “The hiding mechanic could have been way better if the icon popped up properly instead of forcing you to shake your mouse over the area.”
- “The mechanic of forcing you to listen to what your character is saying was also done pretty badly.”
- “The point and click mechanics need some tuning.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The graphics of the game receive mixed feedback; while some users appreciate the art style and design for capturing a fun vibe, others find the visuals lacking overall. Despite some positive remarks, there are criticisms suggesting that the graphics do not significantly enhance the gaming experience.
- “I really like the art style and design; it has a fun feeling to it and definitely captures the vibe it's going for!”
- “The art style and gameplay do show promise.”
- “Graphics: good”
- “Please don't believe the other positive reviews; this game is horrid. The controls suck, the puzzles suck too. I think the best parts were when the game ended and some visuals, but not that much.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game has received high praise, with users highlighting the fantastic soundtrack and excellent voice acting that enhance the overall atmosphere and storytelling. The combination of these elements contributes to a captivating experience that leaves players reflecting on the narrative.
- “Both the soundtrack and voice acting were great as well.”
- “Dark Days has fantastic style and art direction, great voice acting, amazing soundtrack and atmosphere, and an intriguing storyline that kept the mystery going throughout and even leaves you pondering at the end, in a good way.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability has been criticized for significant issues, including erratic mouse movement and glitches that hinder progress, ultimately preventing some players from completing the story. While the gameplay and puzzles are generally enjoyable, these technical problems detract from the overall experience.
- “The gameplay itself is fine; I enjoyed the puzzles for the most part, but the mouse movement was so buggy at times, flinging itself randomly across the screen and risking me looking at the monster.”
- “I sadly couldn't finish the game due to glitches that prevented me from pursuing the story, along with a few bugs and sensitivity issues.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The atmosphere in both "Motel 9" and "Dark Days" is highly praised, with players noting the immersive tension and edge-of-your-seat experience in "Motel 9." "Dark Days" is commended for its fantastic style, art direction, voice acting, and soundtrack, all contributing to a captivating atmosphere that enhances its intriguing storyline and leaves players reflecting long after the game ends.
- “Dark Days has fantastic style and art direction, great voice acting, amazing soundtrack, and atmosphere, along with an intriguing storyline that kept the mystery going throughout and even leaves you pondering at the end, in a good way.”
- “The atmosphere in Motel 9 got me immediately, and I was on the edge during the entire game.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the game emotionally impactful, often experiencing stress during gameplay, but many are moved to tears by its poignant ending, highlighting its ability to evoke strong feelings.
- “A lot more people should play this game, but be warned, it can be a bit stressful sometimes, and the ending made me cry.”