Dark Grim Mariupolis

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Dark Grim Mariupolis is a single player puzzle game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Team Mariupolis and was released on March 20, 2018. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"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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Audience ScoreBased on 33 reviews

atmosphere3 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

Unique and refreshing visual style that stands out in the gaming landscape.
Witty and intelligent dialogue that adds depth to the characters and story.
Interesting and original puzzles that challenge players and encourage exploration.

Clunky mechanics and unclear objectives make navigation frustrating and can lead to confusion.
The pacing is slow, which may not appeal to all players, and can lead to a loss of interest.
The game feels incomplete, lacking sufficient content and polish to fully engage players.

graphics
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The graphics of the game are characterized by a minimalist two-color art style that some players find refreshing and unique, though opinions vary widely. While the artwork is often praised as the strongest aspect, many reviewers criticize the overall quality, describing it as "pretty bad" and noting issues like crashing and a poor user interface. Despite the intriguing visuals, the slow pacing and lack of engaging content detract from the overall 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.”
story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of the game is described as intriguing and original, with elements of investigation and a unique art style that some players appreciate. However, many reviewers find the pacing slow and the dialogue insufficient to maintain engagement, leading to mixed feelings about its overall execution. While the narrative has potential, issues like poor UI and minimal visual content detract from the experience for some players.
- “Aside from the two color simple yet elegant art style and intriguing storyline, this game really excels with excellent sound design.”
- “The art, sound, characters, and story are original enough for me to warrant a recommendation for this title.”
- “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.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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, the music contributes to the game's ambiance 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.”
- “Soundtrack that fits well.”
- “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.”
- “Music could have been better.”
- “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.”
- “Puzzles are bad, visual style is bad, world building is bad, music is bad, dialogue is bad.”
atmosphere
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its unique and intriguing qualities, despite its low-budget graphics. Reviewers highlight the dark, noir-inspired aesthetic, complemented by an engaging soundtrack and compelling dialogue, which collectively 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.”
gameplay
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Gameplay is criticized for its unclear objectives and clunky mechanics, leading to moments where the experience feels less than smooth. However, players appreciate the game's dystopian setting, mythological references, and noir atmosphere, which enhance their overall enjoyment despite the gameplay issues.
- “Even though the gameplay doesn't feel smooth at times, I just fell in love with the dystopian feel, the references to mythology, and the noir atmosphere.”
- “My biggest complaint is that the game makes objectives unclear and its minimal mechanics feel clunky.”
- “The gameplay is frustrating due to poorly defined objectives and awkward mechanics.”
- “I found the mechanics to be clunky, which made completing objectives a tedious experience.”

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Dark Grim Mariupolis is a puzzle game with fantasy theme.

Dark Grim Mariupolis is available on Nintendo Switch, PC, Xbox One, Windows and others.

Dark Grim Mariupolis was released on March 20, 2018.

Dark Grim Mariupolis was developed by Team Mariupolis.

Dark Grim Mariupolis has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its atmosphere but disliked it for its graphics.

Dark Grim Mariupolis is a single player game.

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