Dark Lord

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Dark Lord is a single player casual simulation game. It was developed by Undead Fox and was released on August 15, 2024. It received very positive reviews from players.

In Dark Lord, assume the role of a cunning Dark Lord navigating a realm rife with political intrigue and treacherous advisors. Balance military strategy with diplomatic maneuvering as you expand your dark influence and fortify your stronghold. Experience a rich, humor-filled narrative enhanced by a unique Community Stories Mode to create and share custom adventures.

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Audience ScoreBased on 59 reviews

story11 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

The game features an engaging and immersive story with interesting plot twists and character dynamics.
The art style and animations are visually appealing, enhancing the overall experience.
It's a free-to-play game that offers a good amount of content and strategic depth, making it enjoyable for fans of choose-your-own-adventure games.

Gameplay can become repetitive and too easy, especially in the later stages, leading to a lack of challenge.
Some mechanics, such as resource management and decision impacts, can feel unclear or frustrating, requiring trial and error.
The game suffers from minor glitches and lacks voice acting, which could enhance the overall immersion.

story
37 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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62%
8%
The game's story is described as immersive and engaging, featuring interesting plot twists and a unique perspective on being a dark lord with memory loss. While many players appreciate the chapter-based structure and the depth of the narrative, some feel that the pacing is uneven, with abrupt endings and interruptions from standard events that disrupt immersion. Overall, the story is seen as a solid foundation that could benefit from more complexity and challenge, with potential for community-driven enhancements.
- “However, this is by far the most fun, interactive, and immersive story I've sunk into.”
- “Interesting storyline, how one can feel to be a dark lord having a loss of memory?”
- “The game's story was better than I expected and it just about held my attention.”
- “It could be more fun if it was half as long and more challenging with a more complex plot and some twists, perhaps.”
- “The story is fine, but often bits of the story abruptly end just when it was getting interesting or leave out reactions to your choice.”
- “Forget the main story, it's as generic as possible.”
gameplay
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
46%
27%
Overall, the gameplay is praised for its fun and engaging mechanics, with a focus on city development, character choices, and a progressing story that keeps players immersed. While some players find the mechanics not to their liking, the variety and depth offered by character development and visual appeal contribute to a positive experience. The game successfully moves beyond simplistic mechanics, providing a rich and enjoyable gameplay experience.
- “Although the game mechanics were not to my taste, I definitely consider this a very fun and well-made game.”
- “City development and managing advisors add variety to the gameplay.”
- “Lots of characters and choices allow you to immerse yourself in the gameplay, and the beautiful visual art style is pleasing to the eye.”
- “But I won't be able to work with gameplay mechanics anymore (cheat, story mode please :-( )”
- “Although game mechanics were not to my liking, I definitely consider this a very fun and well-made game.”
- “All this is diluted with the development of your city and advisers, so the mechanics do not have time to get boring.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
37%
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The graphics are praised for their varied and colorful visuals, complemented by a beautiful hand-drawn art style that enhances immersion and creates a cozy atmosphere. Users appreciate the attention to detail in animations and visual effects, although some have noted minor errors in the visuals. Overall, the aesthetic contributes positively to the gameplay experience.
- “The beautiful visual art style is pleasing to the eye.”
- “Lots of characters and choices allow you to immerse yourself in the gameplay, and the beautiful visual art style is pleasing to the eye.”
- “All the little touches like animations or visual effects add to the overall hand-drawn art style and create a cozy experience comparable to reading a book.”
- “The graphics are varied and colorful.”
- “All the little touches like animations or visual effects add to the overall hand-drawn art style and create a quite cozy experience comparable to reading a book.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
60%
The music in the game effectively shifts to match the mood during key chapters and dialogues, enhancing the overall atmosphere. While some players appreciate the audio quality for a free-to-play title, opinions on the music itself vary, suggesting it may not appeal to everyone's taste.
- “The song changes into a more mysterious and cautious mood during chapters or during dialogues at certain events.”
- “For a free-to-play game, it looks incredible - the play length for one whole story (aka the main campaign), the detailed lore and options given, and the music and audio.”
- “Music could be better, but it's a matter of taste, I guess.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is highly praised for its clever writing and engaging dialogues, blending dark comedy with a rich narrative. Players appreciate the high-quality humor that complements the strategic elements, making the overall experience both entertaining and thought-provoking.
- “It's a fantastic card game with great dialogues, a rich story, and a blend of dark comedy and humor.”
- “High quality, great humor, and writing throughout the events, with enough strategic thinking to keep you invested.”
- “+writing, story, humor, mystery”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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50%
The game's atmosphere is characterized by a dark and original design that effectively immerses players in a gloomy world, encouraging reflection and contemplation. Users appreciate its ability to create a captivating and thought-provoking environment from the very start.
- “I played for a few minutes and it's already absorbed me in its dark atmospheric world.”
- “It's original, it's got a gloomy atmosphere, and a place for me to sit back and think things slowly.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users report that the game experiences stability issues, particularly with glitches occurring near the top of the screen, which can disrupt gameplay.
- “The height differences occur from time to time, but it always glitches near the top of the screen.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviewers praise "Dark Lord" for its deep character development, highlighting it as a standout feature alongside its simple gameplay and engaging plot, making it a compelling experience, especially for a free game.
- “The dark lord has everything I love in games (especially free ones) - simple gameplay, deep character development, and plot.”