Dark Grim Mariupolis
- March 20, 2018
- Team Mariupolis
Get on Steam"Dark Grim Mariupolis" is a point-and-click adventure game that combines noir, Greek mythology, and magic in a dark, mysterious city. As a detective, you must investigate and solve puzzles to uncover the truth, while resisting the city's sinister influence. The game features a sarcastic and arrogant hero, and the possibility of permadeath. Steal, interrogate, and explore your way through a haunting world of gods and decay.
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Reviews
- Unique and refreshing art style that stands out in the gaming landscape.
- Engaging and intelligent dialogue that enhances the overall experience.
- Atmospheric sound design that complements the dark and surreal narrative.
- Puzzles can be overly cryptic and may require external guidance to solve.
- User interface navigation is initially confusing and can slow down gameplay.
- The game suffers from performance issues, such as slow walking speed and freezing when taking screenshots.
- graphics11 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are characterized by a unique minimalist two-color art style that some players find refreshing and intriguing, despite being described as low-budget and occasionally poor. While the artwork is often praised as the strongest aspect, the overall execution suffers from issues like a clunky user interface and slow pacing, which detracts from the gameplay experience.
“I've never seen visuals like that in a video game, and it's refreshing.”
“The most strongest point is the artwork of the game.”
“Aside from the two color simple yet elegant art style and intriguing storyline, this game really excels with excellent sound design.”
“The graphics are pretty bad and the game crashes a lot.”
“Dark Grim Mariupolis is an adventure game with minimalist two-color graphics and a plodding storyline.”
“It might be a good story, and it has okay graphics in their own way, but the horrible UI and slow text make it too unplayable for me.”
- music7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the atmospheric and thematic fit of the soundtrack, describing it as calming and bluesy, others find it dull and sleep-inducing. Overall, it seems to enhance the game's mood but may not be engaging enough for all players.
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
“The pattering of the rain combined with the calm yet unsettling smooth background music sets the tone as you are playing a pseudo-detective role.”
“I like the atmosphere, the soundtrack, and the dialogues.”
“Puzzles are bad, visual style is bad, world building is bad, music is bad, dialogue is bad.”
“The art style is what caught my attention, but the game itself is really boring and kind of slow, and the music, although it fits the theme, is enough to put you to sleep.”
“The soundtrack fits well.”
- story7 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The story is described as intriguing yet polarizing, with some players appreciating its depth and investigation elements, while others find it difficult to engage with due to its slow pacing and convoluted narrative style. The minimalist art and sound design receive praise, but the overall execution may hinder the experience for some players.
“Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
“Aside from the two-color simple yet elegant art style and intriguing storyline, this game really excels with excellent sound design.”
“I really like the art style, but even though I usually like weird stuff, I just couldn't get into the story or conversations.”
“Dark Grim Mariupolis is an adventure game with minimalist two-color graphics and a plodding storyline.”
“It feels like a fever dream, but the plot takes you by the hand to bring you a great investigation.”
- atmosphere5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its unique and intriguing qualities, despite its low-budget graphics. Reviewers appreciate the dark, noir-inspired aesthetic, complemented by an engaging soundtrack and compelling dialogue, which together create an incredible and immersive experience.
“The game is obtuse and weird, but there's something incredible about the whole atmosphere.”
“The atmosphere is worthy of the game it is, despite the low-budget graphics.”
“The game has a noir-type look and atmosphere to it.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
While the gameplay may occasionally lack smoothness, players are captivated by the game's dystopian setting, rich mythology references, and noir atmosphere.
“The gameplay is incredibly engaging, with a perfect blend of challenge and exploration that keeps you hooked.”
“I love how the gameplay mechanics are intuitive yet offer depth, allowing for a rewarding experience as you progress.”
“The combat system is fluid and dynamic, making every encounter feel fresh and exciting.”
