Dark Exile

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Dark Exile is a single player casual role playing game. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Brightness and darkness, kind and evil, matters and souls.

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75%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,817 reviews

graphics28 positive mentions

monetization40 negative mentions

The game has a fun and addictive gameplay style, making it enjoyable for casual players.
The graphics are visually appealing, with a nice art design that attracts players.
There are many challenges and events that keep the gameplay interesting and engaging.

The game is heavily criticized for false advertising, claiming to be a Diablo-like experience when it is not.
Many players report numerous bugs, crashes, and issues with the user interface, making the game frustrating to play.
The game is perceived as a pay-to-win model, with in-game purchases being necessary to progress effectively.

graphics
59 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
47%
41%
12%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many users criticizing them as outdated, glitchy, and reminiscent of games from the 1990s, leading to a choppy gameplay experience. Some players appreciate the art style and find the graphics decent, but overall, there are significant complaints about the lack of originality and technical issues, such as missing icons and slow frame rates. While a few users highlight impressive graphics, the consensus leans towards dissatisfaction, particularly in comparison to similar titles like Diablo.
- “Awesome game, decent graphics and gameplay.”
- “The graphics of this game look great!!!”
- “High quality, also a nice art style.”
- “The graphics are horrid, and the gameplay is pretty choppy from what I've seen so far.”
- “Graphics are 20+ years out of date, choppy animation, terrible gameplay.”
- “Below par graphics, overall horrible experience.”
monetization
48 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
10%
7%
83%
The monetization aspect of the game has been heavily criticized for its reliance on in-app purchases, which many players feel are necessary to compete effectively. Users express frustration over misleading advertising that falsely associates the game with popular titles like Diablo, leading to feelings of being cheated. While the absence of ads is noted as a positive, the overall sentiment is that the game is a cash grab with predatory practices and deceptive marketing.
- “It's a free idle style game with no ads.”
- “No ads which is nice.”
- “The only plus I see is no ads.”
- “Just a quick cash grab with predatory practices.”
- “They have no shame in using copyrighted content from Blizzard and advertising this game as Diablo - when in fact it's nothing like Diablo.”
- “Don't fall for the fake advertising.”
gameplay
42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
31%
57%
12%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many users criticizing it for being repetitive, choppy, and lacking originality, often comparing it unfavorably to titles like Diablo and Path of Exile. While some players find it easy to operate and addictive, others describe it as boring and plagued by technical issues, including crashes and poor animations. Overall, the gameplay seems to fall short of expectations set by its promotional materials, leading to disappointment among players.
- “On the plus note, I'm very intrigued by the gameplay.”
- “The gameplay is creative and easy to operate.”
- “Addictive gameplay.”
- “The graphics are horrid, and the gameplay is pretty choppy from what I've seen so far.”
- “Gameplay's a major letdown.”
- “Boring gameplay, terrible animations, I think it also has stolen assets from other games.”
story
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
44%
13%
The reviews present a mixed perspective on the game's story, with some players praising it as engaging and well-developed, while others criticize it for being non-existent or lacking depth. Several users highlight the game's challenges and mission-solving aspects, but many express disappointment in the overall narrative quality compared to other titles. Overall, the story seems to be a divisive element, with some finding it enjoyable and others deeming it inadequate.
- “The storyline of this game is great!”
- “Very fun game, like the storyline.”
- “The best idle clicker game with an optimistic long plot I've played was 'Bitcoin Billionaire'.”
- “Game play is boring and from what I can tell there is no story.”
- “Zero story and terrible entertainment value.”
- “The story is non-existent.”
music
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
64%
27%
9%
The music in the game has received widespread praise for its quality and ability to enhance the overall experience, with many users highlighting its suitability and effectiveness in complementing the game's graphics and gameplay. The soundtrack is consistently described as enjoyable and fitting, contributing to the fun atmosphere of the game.
- “Love the music and graphics of the game!”
- “The game is so fun, the music is so good, great!!”
- “Music really matches the game.”
- “So just call it what it is: 'dark exile.' You're now using 'League of Legends' for game music.”
stability
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is severely criticized, with users reporting frequent glitches, crashes, and issues with in-game purchases, including double payments. Many players express frustration over unresponsive developers and a lack of timely bug fixes, leading to a poor overall experience. Overall, the game is described as riddled with errors, making it difficult to enjoy.
- “Full of glitches, crashes often, and full of unclear instructions in broken English.”
- “The game has too many glitches; I can't even see most of my gear or the names of things; it's all whited out. I'm a big-time Diablo fan, but this game is the worst of all.”
- “The game has a lot of problems; it glitches, and when you make a purchase, it will do double payments. When you try to get in contact with the developers, you get no response back. They are crooks, and this game doesn't need to be here on Google Play. I would also like my money back since January since they can't honor their payments.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience; while some appreciate the auto-fighting feature that alleviates the tedium of traditional grinding, others express frustration over character deletion and the overall grind-heavy nature of the game. Newcomers may be disappointed by the differences from expected grinding mechanics, leading to a sense of wasted time.
- “I'm new to the game, really not what I expected with the auto play and not the map grinding I remember.”
- “Great game wasted. I'd say a total of 3 days grinding away only to log in and find my character completely deleted. Super frustrating; I won't be playing this game any longer. It's pretty lame.”
- “Very grinding, and amazing.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is criticized for lacking depth, leaving players feeling unfulfilled and disconnected despite some engaging mechanics. Many users express disappointment, describing their experience as emotionally hollow and unsatisfying.
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The character development in the game is praised for its exquisite design, highlighting the attention to detail and creativity in the characters' appearances and personalities.
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is consistently praised, with users highlighting its effectiveness in eliciting laughter and enhancing the overall experience.