Dark Past

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Dark Past is a single player and multiplayer action game. It was developed by SURPRISED HOTDOG LIMITED and was released on October 25, 2022. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Dark Past" is a narrative-driven adventure game where you uncover the secrets of a small town with a dark history. As the new detective in town, you'll need to investigate crimes, interrogate suspects, and explore eerie locations to solve mysteries. With multiple endings and a branching storyline, every decision matters in this atmospheric thriller.

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Audience ScoreBased on 74 reviews

graphics4 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The character customization is great and allows for personal expression.
The graphics are amazing and the atmosphere is intense, enhancing the overall experience.
It's a fun and spooky game that is exciting to play with friends, providing a thrilling ghost hunting experience.

The game feels incomplete and lacks substance, often compared unfavorably to Phasmophobia.
It is very buggy with janky controls and poor animations, making gameplay frustrating.
The tutorial is inadequate, leaving players confused about how to progress and interact with the game.

graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews; while some players praise them as amazing and visually impressive, others criticize them as lackluster and cheap, describing the environments as empty and uninspired. Overall, opinions vary significantly, with some finding the graphics a highlight and others viewing them as a major drawback.
- “Very fun game, the graphics look awesome and there are a lot of maps.”
- “How on earth did any of you give this game a positive review? Rubbish, empty rooms, lackluster and cheap graphics, and the gameplay is lazy.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The gameplay has been criticized for being lazy and unengaging, with many players noting the empty environments and subpar graphics. Suggestions for improvement include simplifying the door-opening mechanic to enhance user experience. Overall, the gameplay experience appears to lack depth and polish.
- “How on earth did any of you give this game a positive review? Rubbish, empty rooms, lackluster and cheap graphics, and the gameplay is lazy.”
- “Makes me wonder how much time they spent in the game versus trying to work out a movement mechanic, even though it shows that in the tutorial.”
- “As a suggestion, maybe the dev might want to experiment with changing the door mechanic from drag to just click to open.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is plagued by numerous bugs, leading to a frustrating experience for players. Overall, the stability is considered poor, significantly detracting from enjoyment.
- “It's super buggy.”
- “Very buggy, and not fun.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The humor in the game is characterized by a dark, comedic tone, with players finding amusement in the often absurd and chaotic ways characters meet their demise. This element of humor adds a layer of entertainment that resonates strongly with the audience.
- “It's hilarious to watch them meet their demise.”
- “The humor in this game is absolutely top-notch!”
- “I couldn't stop laughing at the absurd situations the characters find themselves in.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The atmosphere of the game is consistently described as intense, creating a gripping and immersive experience for players.
- “The atmosphere is intense.”