Dark Notes

About Dark Notes

Dark Notes is a single player puzzle game. It received positive reviews from players.

Dark suspense puzzle game

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88%Audience ScoreBased on 96 reviews

story18 positive mentions

monetization9 negative mentions

Engaging and well-crafted storyline with unexpected plot twists that keep players hooked.
Beautiful graphics, eerie atmosphere, and fitting music that enhance the horror puzzle experience.
Challenging yet enjoyable puzzles with helpful hint systems that balance difficulty.

Frequent technical issues including game crashes, freezing, and problems with ads not giving rewards or causing lag.
Some puzzle mechanics and combat controls can be difficult, unintuitive, or frustrating for players.
Game length is relatively short, leaving some players wanting more content and continuation of the story.

story
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
56% positive mentions, 35% neutral mentions, 9% negative mentions
The story is widely praised for its engaging and coherent narrative, featuring a surprising and well-executed plot twist that hooks players from the start. Reviewers appreciate the blend of traditional and western horror fantasy elements, alongside improved translation and storytelling, though some find certain puzzles and ads distracting. Overall, it offers a compelling and beautifully crafted storyline that leaves players eager to learn more about the characters, especially Caroline.
- “Loved the story, and the surprise reveal at the end was unexpected, which I don't say very often!”
- “The art is so beautiful, the puzzles are not so hard to solve, and the storyline is so well written with one big plot twist at the end, I loved it 10/10”
- “It's a surprise that Dark Notes took on western horror fantasy (demon, devil, sacrifice ritual, weeping angel), as I had played Paper Brides that are Chinese supernatural fantasy, and while Paper Brides definitely has more in-depth detail about ghost wedding horror, Dark Notes is also very charming on its own. I love how both protagonists have time to shine, and there is a super big plot twist at the credit scene (albeit a little plot hole). I definitely recommend this; medium hard puzzles and outside of box mysteries.”
- “At the same time, the unnecessary 'fights' where you have to click specific characters quickly was a put off, the number of 'puzzles' that add nothing to the story were too many, and the ads to watch to skip them were too many and too long.”
- “The plot twist at the end?”
- “It's a good game but I'm still a little bit slow about the storyline but I still love it.”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
70% positive mentions, 30% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The graphics are consistently praised for being impressive, visually stunning, and enhancing the overall atmosphere of the game. Users appreciate the combination of traditional visuals with a compelling story, contributing to an immersive and enjoyable experience.
- “Love the story, visuals are incredible.”
- “Excellent atmosphere and great graphics.”
- “Amazing story and graphics as always.”
monetization
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions
The monetization relies heavily on ads and in-game currency to skip puzzles or gain hints, but frequent long and malfunctioning ads cause frustration, game freezing, and require restarts or reinstallations. While the game offers a purchase option, the glitches with ad-based rewards and stamina refills significantly detract from the user experience.
- “You can watch ads or buy the in-game currency to take hints or skip some puzzles.”
- “I've watched the ads 3 times but still can't refill the stamina (unable to play with insufficient stamina).”
- “Ads don't always work though, and can leave you with a broken game (had to reinstall once).”
music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57% positive mentions, 14% neutral mentions, 29% negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its eerie and atmospheric quality, effectively enhancing the suspense and overall experience. Reviewers highlight the well-crafted sound design and background music as key elements that complement the gameplay and visuals perfectly.
- “The design, puzzles, story, hint system, translation, and music were all crafted beautifully.”
- “Little jumpscares here and there, with adequately eerie music and backgrounds that were just wonderful.”
- “I really love this game; it met my expectations. The sounds, background music, and scenes are all perfect.”
- “The graphics... the music... the everything.”
- “Little jumpscares here and there and adequately eerie music and backgrounds that were just wonderful.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions
The game experiences frequent crashes, freezes, and lag, often kicking players out after only a few minutes. Additionally, ads commonly cause the screen to freeze or fail to load properly, significantly impacting stability and gameplay experience.
- “Sometimes when I try to play, I get kicked out of the app. I can only play for a couple of minutes before the game crashes and kicks me out. It also lags and freezes.”
- “Whoever the creator is of this game should check it out. While watching ads, there is no indication and often the game freezes.”
- “Even after watching an ad, the screen freezes and keeps showing 'ad loading'. Please fix this.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
Users find the gameplay engaging and enjoyable, often highlighting its integration with an interesting story and complemented by good graphics and sound effects.
- “Nice gameplay, graphics, and music/sound effects.”
- “Awesome plot, interesting gameplay, enjoyed it a lot.”
- “Interesting gameplay and story.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The atmosphere is highly praised for its immersive and engaging quality, complemented by impressive graphics that enhance the overall experience.
- “Excellent atmosphere and great graphics.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
Users appreciate the emotional impact of the games, finding them wholesome and engaging, with some expressing gratitude for how the games support their personal interests and aspirations. The positive and heartfelt experiences motivate players to continue enjoying and recommending the series.