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Dark Fantasy

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75%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, stability
75% User Score Based on 2,319 reviews

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Dark Fantasy is a single player role playing game with fantasy, dark fantasy and violence themes. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Epic dark fantasy RPG! Battle knights & mages!

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75%Audience ScoreBased on 2,319 reviews
graphics66 positive mentions
monetization140 negative mentions
  • The game has a strong dark fantasy atmosphere with a fitting soundtrack and overall vibe that players enjoy.
  • The pixelated retro graphics and aesthetic appeal to fans of old-school dark fantasy games.
  • The game shows great potential with smooth gameplay elements and engaging storyline for a demo version.
  • The game suffers from frequent and intrusive ads that disrupt gameplay and break immersion.
  • There are numerous bugs and glitches, including characters falling through maps, stuck progression, and floating horse issues.
  • Graphics and animations are often criticized for being low quality, overly pixelated, or having AI-generated cutscenes that feel off.

  • graphics

    200 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    33% positive mentions, 48% neutral mentions, 19% negative mentions

    The game's graphics receive mixed feedback, with many users appreciating the dark fantasy pixel art style and nostalgic aesthetic, while others criticize excessive pixelation, blurriness, low resolution, and numerous graphical glitches. Several reviewers suggest improvements in clarity, detail, lighting, and the addition of graphic settings to enhance performance and customization. Overall, the graphics suit the game's theme but require refinement and optimization to meet player expectations.

    • “This game is obviously a 5-star deserving game. The graphics, the music, the cut scenes — all of them are what I was looking for in a dark fantasy game. I hope the full version drops soon and we get an awesome storyline and powerful enemies.”
    • “The atmosphere, graphics, and soundtrack are simply stunning.”
    • “The graphics convey the dark fantasy atmosphere.”
    • “This game is not that good, too many mistakes; scenes look almost AI-generated, graphics are bad too. I played for 30 minutes and my eyes hurt because of how bad the graphics are, especially after leaving the city.”
    • “The graphics look worse than a microwave camera!”
    • “Bro, what is this game? I waited about 4 months for it to release, and when I played it, it was trash. The graphics are way worse than the video trailer, the cutscenes look AI-made, and the animations are horrible. This wasn't worth the wait at all; at least it should have looked like the trailer.”

  • monetization

    146 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    4% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 96% negative mentions

    Users widely criticize the game's monetization due to the excessive frequency and intrusive placement of ads, which significantly disrupt gameplay and detract from the immersive experience. Many express frustration over ads appearing every few minutes, including during cutscenes and critical gameplay moments, with some forced to disable internet or restart the game to avoid them. While some understand the need for monetization in an indie demo, there is a strong demand for fewer ads or a paid ad-free version to improve the overall enjoyment.

    • “No ads popping up in your face while playing.”
    • “This game is very perfect, no bugs, no ads, no problems. Please developer, make the full game in small time.”
    • “Nice game, but if there is a premium version with no ads, it's better.”
    • “You're getting an ad thrown at your face within the first 10 seconds of gameplay which is irritating, and then ads every time you change zones.”
    • “For a ~15 minute demo, having so many ads isn't a good look.”
    • “Buying this game is frustrating because you’re forced to sit through annoying ads, which makes the experience even worse.”

  • story

    127 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    32% positive mentions, 52% neutral mentions, 16% negative mentions

    The game's story shows promise with a dark fantasy vibe and engaging music, but it is currently very short, incomplete, and often confusing due to limited missions and unclear quest lines. Many users report that bugs and glitches disrupt progression and immersion, while requests for more quests, better story development, and improved clarity are common. Overall, players appreciate the concept but emphasize the need for significant story expansion and polish in future updates.

    • “This game is obviously a 5-star deserving game. The graphics, the music, the cut scenes, all of them are what I was looking for in a dark fantasy game. I hope the full version drops soon and we get an awesome storyline and powerful enemies.”
    • “I really enjoyed the demo even if it was like 39 minutes. The cutscenes are well made, the animation is awesome, the graphics are simple or like kind of old school graphics, the music fits the game very well. I can't wait for the full game and when it comes out I want the dev to add some stuff: a map, classes, many quests, a huge world to explore, types of horses, and when you ride the horse I think the camera should turn to a third person view, and finally skills and point distribution.”
    • “Every battle feels intense and rewarding, and the story kept me hooked from start to finish.”
    • “I waited months for the game to be released, but it's bad, incomplete, and only has two missions.”
    • “You're just thrown into this chaotic story that doesn't have a start and it's just there.”
    • “Ads everywhere, glitches, story holes like bro, my horse started flying, or the ability of walking on walls, or taking no damage on falling, man even the dialogues, like just some sentences and that's it the cutscene ends and here you are on the task, what's even the story about?”

  • music

    105 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    54% positive mentions, 41% neutral mentions, 5% negative mentions

    The game's music consistently receives praise for its strong dark fantasy atmosphere, fitting soundtrack, and memorable themes that enhance immersion. However, some users note limited track variety leading to repetition, occasional audio glitches, and volume balance issues. Overall, the music is regarded as one of the game's standout features, effectively capturing the intended vibe.

    • “I have to say, after playing it for a while I have never had such a fun, interesting and phenomenal time completing the quests and the music is absolutely exquisite.”
    • “Great dark fantasy game, had it on my queue for a while and it finally came out and the background music just fully completes that dark fantasy feeling.”
    • “The atmosphere, graphics, and soundtrack are simply stunning.”
    • “For the environment of the game, I think the music played during the first mission is great but the second is very irritating.”
    • “The background music is a little quiet but overall this is still a good game recommended for people who need dark fantasy games.”
    • “And the OSTs are just playing over and over, and didn't even make any effort making an OST on your own, an OST that's not yours with some add-on.”

  • stability

    88 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    1% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 99% negative mentions

    The game suffers from significant stability issues, including frequent crashes, numerous bugs, and glitches such as characters falling through the map or floating unnaturally, which often hinder progression. Users report poor optimization causing low frame rates even on powerful devices, pervasive ads contributing to interruptions, and an overall unstable experience. While there is strong potential and appreciated ambiance, the current state is marred by frequent technical problems that need to be addressed for improved playability.

    • “Runs great too.”
    • “But because the game is low quality, when the high-quality ad overlays the game, it freezes and crashes the game, even crashing my UI system (basically the home screen with apps).”
    • “After the prison escape, the game starts bugging with floating objects in the sky repeatedly. Even when I start a new game, there's nothing I can do to fix it. Please fix the bugs and glitches.”
    • “Game is very buggy; I keep getting clipped under the map and keep falling, making it impossible to progress. Every time I press continue, I fall off the map.”

  • gameplay

    62 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    34% positive mentions, 45% neutral mentions, 21% negative mentions

    The gameplay shows potential with smooth mechanics, nostalgic retro vibes, and an atmospheric dark fantasy setting, but it is heavily marred by frequent intrusive ads, numerous bugs, and control issues that disrupt the experience. Players appreciate the concept and some elements like music and graphics, yet the limited content, lack of quests, and problematic cutscenes leave the demo feeling unfinished and in need of significant refinement. Improvement in optimization, ad frequency reduction, and additional gameplay features are crucial for enhancing overall enjoyment.

    • “Not a lot so far in terms of the main questline but the mechanics and gameplay feel nice and simple.”
    • “The gameplay is smooth and enjoyable, and I can see how much effort the developers put into every detail.”
    • “Damn this game is so good I really appreciate the people who make this game; the gameplay is just like the picture and the sound is just like the dark fantasy video. I recommend it to download if you will play this game you're going to be addicted.”
    • “The overall gameplay experience is terrible, very very very bad. I waited months for pre-registration, now??!!”
    • “And when an ad plays during gameplay, it makes me have to restart the game because when the ad ends and it loads the game, all my items are gone from my inventory.”
    • “I get this is just a demo but a demo is supposed to show me what the gameplay is going to be and not what I think it should be. Because from this 5 minutes demo there's nothing to do but watch AI slop cutscenes and wander in nothing. I eventually got bored and started finding glitches to get myself out of the map because that was more fun.”

  • optimization

    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    40% positive mentions, 30% neutral mentions, 30% negative mentions

    The game's optimization is mixed, with some users experiencing smooth performance even on older devices, while others report stuttering, lag, and unexpected exits. Many suggest adding graphics quality options and further optimization improvements in future updates to enhance stability and performance.

    • “I had a lot of fun playing it, and it gives a 'dark fantasy' vibe. The graphics are also not too high, so my game runs smoothly.”
    • “Actually very enjoyable for a mobile game and runs smoothly even on an old phone.”
    • “Not fully optimized yet but great.”
    • “Instead, the final product delivered a stuttering, ad-ridden 3D mess that runs terribly.”
    • “The game is good, but it has issues with automatic exits and annoying stuttering, despite its weak graphics.”
    • “Finally, the game of a lifetime has been released, but regarding the game's size and performance, an option to change the quality should be added.”

  • atmosphere

    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    38% positive mentions, 24% neutral mentions, 38% negative mentions

    The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its dark fantasy vibe, stunning graphics, and immersive soundtrack, creating a highly aesthetic and nostalgic experience. However, some users note issues like overly simplistic hand visuals, excessive ads disrupting immersion, and occasional visibility problems that somewhat detract from the overall quality.

    • “The atmosphere, graphics, and soundtrack are simply stunning.”
    • “I really love the dark fantasy atmosphere; the art, the music, and the overall vibe are exactly what I hoped for.”
    • “Very aesthetic and nostalgic atmosphere and gameplay.”
    • “Would be cool if the hands would be 2D renders, or at least made more realistic; they look too simple and bright compared to the atmosphere of the game.”
    • “Very short demo; it's a cool concept but needs to deliver better. Personally, a big fan of the graphics, but having a mountain of ads every minute ruins the atmosphere.”
    • “The graphics convey the dark fantasy atmosphere.”

  • humor

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game's humor is praised for its quirky and amusing moments, such as the slow, floaty horse descent that adds a lighthearted touch. Players find the overall vibe enjoyable and suggest that adding multiplayer and more features could enhance the comedic experience.

    • “10/10 demo, it's really cool and really funny when you take the horse over the hill to the palace—you just slowly descend to the ground, and that means you can just leave the horse in the air.”
    • “It's a nice game with nice graphics and vibes, but it would be more funny if it had multiplayer mode and a few additions.”

  • emotional

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The emotional aspect is highlighted by the game's graphics, which effectively evoke feelings of fear and tension in players.

    • “His graphics made me feel scared.”
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Dark Fantasy is a role playing game with fantasy, dark fantasy and violence themes. Common tags for Dark Fantasy include gothic, indie, magic, pixel graphics, crpg and others.

Dark Fantasy is available on PC, Phone, Windows, Tablet and others.

Dark Fantasy was developed by Nolodin Games LLC.

Dark Fantasy has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked Dark Fantasy for its graphics but disliked it for its monetization.

Dark Fantasy is a single player game.

Similar games include Ninja Ryuko: Shadow Ninja Game, Nimian Legends: BrightRidge, Bunker: Zombie Survival Games, Backrooms Descent: Horror Game, Morphite and others.