Dark Light

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Dark Light is a single player role playing game. It was developed by Usagygy and was released on October 23, 2024. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Mio is a young girl surrounded by death, and after an unexpected accident, she finds out where people go after they die. Maybe Heaven, or Hell...or an Underworld full of demons and mysteries.

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79%

Audience ScoreBased on 14 reviews

story5 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The artwork is unique and beautifully crafted, showcasing the developers' passion.
The story starts off confusing but quickly becomes engaging, with potential for future acts.
The game offers a unique experience and is worth the investment, especially for fans of visual novels.

Gameplay feels limited, with a lack of meaningful interaction and empty environments.
Technical issues such as glitches and poorly executed cutscenes detract from the overall experience.
The game struggles with pacing and can feel tedious, especially in its early stages.

story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is initially confusing but quickly stabilizes, showcasing a unique and creative narrative that captivates players. While the characters and art are praised, many reviewers feel that the plot lacks depth and that certain areas of the game feel empty, detracting from the overall experience. Despite these shortcomings, the story has potential and is recommended for those looking to immerse themselves in a distinctive narrative.
- “The art style is really unique, and the story has me hooked.”
- “Very creative story as well, highly recommend playing if you want to just decompress and get lost in a story.”
- “I love the story and the art is great; everything felt like it had some sort of life.”
- “The story starts us off in a confusing way, but quickly falls back on its legs, which honestly feels fair considering the developers behind it are still finding their marks.”
- “Very creative story as well; I highly recommend playing if you want to just decompress and get lost in a story.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are praised for their amazing and passionate artwork, showcasing a unique and creative art style that enhances the game's appeal. However, some early pixel art contains noticeable beginner mistakes that detract from the overall quality. Overall, the visuals effectively complement the engaging story and endearing characters.
- “The artwork is amazing and feels like whoever made it was passionate, which is always a strong point.”
- “The art style is really unique, and the story has me hooked.”
- “The art style for this game is creative and endearing; the main character is very likeable and adorable.”
- “The artwork resembles a DS game mixed with anime.”
gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is largely criticized for its lack of depth, with some sections feeling like tedious trial-and-error experiences. Many areas are described as empty, and the game leans heavily towards a visual novel format, offering minimal interactive elements. Overall, players find the gameplay to be uninspired and lacking in engagement.
- “Some parts try to include gameplay, like the boat ride through the Styx, but it comes off as die and retry, which isn't generally appreciated.”
- “Some parts try to include gameplay, like the boat ride through the Styx, but it comes off as 'die and retry,' which isn't generally appreciated.”
- “Places were pretty much empty, and a lot of the game shows what's going to happen later, like being able to see the people you meet have levels hinting at a later leveling mechanic.”
- “Beyond that, there’s not much gameplay to speak of—it’s essentially a visual novel.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game, particularly in Mio's room, has received mixed feedback; players found it frustrating to accidentally replay the piano song while trying to interact with other elements, indicating a potential issue with the game's controls or design.
- “The music in the game creates an immersive atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.”
- “I love how the soundtrack perfectly complements the gameplay, making every moment feel more impactful.”
- “The variety of musical styles keeps things fresh and engaging throughout the game.”
- “This bothered me a bit in Mio's room with the piano when I tried checking out her notes in the right corner and ended up playing her song a second time.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game suffers from significant optimization issues, with players reporting frequent performance problems such as glitchy cutscenes, freezing, and crashes.
- “The game also struggles with performance issues—cutscenes often glitch, freeze, or crash entirely.”
- “Optimization is a major concern; the frame rate drops significantly during intense gameplay.”
- “I frequently encounter long loading times that disrupt the flow of the game.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviews indicate that the grinding aspect of the game is overwhelmingly negative, with players criticizing it for being tedious and poorly executed. The gameplay is described as monotonous, primarily involving aimless exploration followed by repetitive and uninspired narrative encounters. Overall, the grinding experience detracts significantly from the enjoyment of the game.
- “The developer of this train wreck couldn't figure out how to make a JRPG with RPG Maker, which is its only purpose, and instead created one of the cringiest visual novels ever to hit Steam. All you do is walk around and then get hit with waves of tedious, poorly written high school anime club dropout fanfiction.”
- “Grinding in this game feels like an endless chore, with no real reward or progression to keep you engaged.”
- “The repetitive nature of grinding makes the gameplay feel like a slog, draining any enjoyment I had from the story.”