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Dark Notes

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54%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
86% User Score Based on 14 reviews

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About Dark Notes

Dark Notes is a single player survival role playing game with horror, mystery and thriller themes. It was developed by HeartBeat Plus and was released on May 23, 2024. It received positive reviews from players.

Dark Notes is a dark suspense plot puzzle game. It is a new style of puzzle new work tried by the Black Book Studio under the Paper Bride team.You will play the two protagonists, traveling through time and space, to explore the secrets hidden in the happiness mall!When the truth gradually becomes clear, a secret closely related to the two people shows surfaces......what you want to believe is the …

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86%Audience ScoreBased on 14 reviews
story6 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions
  • The game features beautiful artwork and a dark atmosphere that enhances the storytelling.
  • Puzzles are varied and provide a satisfying challenge, with some being particularly interesting and engaging.
  • The voice acting is well done, and the ability to switch between characters adds depth to the gameplay.
  • The story lacks engagement and depth compared to the Paper Bride series, making the gameplay feel somewhat boring.
  • Some puzzles are either too easy or obscure, leading to frustration for players trying to solve them.
  • The game has technical issues, such as a slow-loading main menu and a lack of clear language options at the start.

  • story

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

    The story received mixed reviews, with some players finding it unengaging and dull, while others appreciated its dark themes and beautiful artwork. While a few noted that the characters and narrative had potential for further development, overall, the story was often overshadowed by the simplicity of the puzzles.

    • “This adventure was very satisfyingly dark with some absolutely beautiful artwork to accompany the story.”
    • “The characters and story are too good to just leave to a one shot!”
    • “It is very interesting and adds to the story.”

  • graphics

    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    60% positive mentions, 40% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The graphics of the game are highly praised for their beautiful and dark artwork, which enhances the overall storytelling experience. Players appreciate the detailed area design and the inclusion of unlocked artwork and information pages after each chapter, showcasing the artists' excellent work.

    • “This adventure was very satisfyingly dark with some absolutely beautiful artwork to accompany the story.”
    • “I bought this game during the summer sale along with the Paper Bride series just because of the artwork alone.”
    • “Once you finish a chapter, an artwork and information page will be unlocked in the main menu; the artists did an excellent job.”

  • gameplay

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

    The gameplay features easy puzzles, but the lack of an engaging story detracts from the overall experience, leading to a sense of boredom.

    • “The puzzles were pretty easy, but the story wasn't very engaging and made the gameplay kind of boring.”
    • “The controls felt clunky and unresponsive, which really detracted from the overall gameplay experience.”
    • “I found the combat system to be repetitive and lacking depth, making it hard to stay interested in the gameplay.”

  • atmosphere

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

    The atmosphere of the game is generally appreciated, particularly for its fitting soundtracks; however, some players feel it lacks the depth and immersion found in the developers' previous work, such as the Paper Bride series.

    • “I also enjoyed the soundtracks; they fit the atmosphere nicely.”

  • music

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

    The music in the game is well-received, with users noting that the soundtracks effectively complement the atmosphere, enhancing the overall experience.

    • “I also enjoyed the soundtracks; they fit the atmosphere nicely.”
    • “Fitting music.”
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Dark Notes is a survival role playing game with horror, mystery and thriller themes. Common tags for Dark Notes include indie, 2d, psychological, conspiracy, psychological horror and others.

Dark Notes is available on PC and Windows.

Dark Notes was released on May 23, 2024.

Dark Notes was developed by HeartBeat Plus.

Dark Notes has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked Dark Notes for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

Dark Notes is a single player game.