Dark Prospect

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Dark Prospect is a single player and multiplayer shooter game. It was developed by CashcowGames and was released on March 5, 2023. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Dark Prospect is a FPS/RTS Hybrid, a genre mix, featuring 4v1 battles between upto 4 FPS player and 1 RTS player. The idea for Dark Prospect came to us because there have been more and more 4 player coop games lately. While the graphic and playful implementation is often very good, there is often a lack of really good AI that works tactically and creates interesting situations. That's why we wa…

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graphics3 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

Great concept and fun to play with friends, offering a unique blend of FPS and RTS gameplay.
The game has a lot of potential and is actively updated by a dedicated developer, making it worth the investment.
Engaging gameplay mechanics that allow for strategic planning and teamwork, providing an entertaining experience.

The game is currently unpolished and lacks sufficient content, making it feel bare-bones and incomplete.
There are significant balance issues, particularly favoring FPS players over RTS players, leading to frustrating gameplay.
The tutorial and user interface are poorly designed, making it difficult for new players to learn the game effectively.

gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is praised for its great concept and enjoyable new mechanics introduced in updates, but it suffers from clunky graphics, inconsistent performance, and severe server issues. Players note that the experience is significantly better with friends, while also expressing concerns about balance and the need for smoother animations and mechanics.
- “Every new update is cool and worthwhile, and I love testing out the new mechanics.”
- “Balance is always going to be a nightmare. I really hope you continue to work on this and maybe hire some help to smooth out the animations and mechanics.”
- “Great concept, but only if you have friends to play it with. Overall, it feels kind of clunky in regards to the graphics and mechanics.”
- “Severe server issues; actual gameplay feels really inconsistent. Upgrading doesn't feel very reliable, and the gunplay falls flat.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are generally considered good, but some users find them clunky and scuffed, suggesting that the focus should shift more towards gameplay improvements. While the visual quality is appreciated, the overall experience is hindered by imbalances in mechanics.
- “While the concept is good and the quality of the graphics is also good, at the moment the game is highly imbalanced.”
- “I'm hoping the developers focus more on gameplay rather than graphics soon, because the graphics are not bad by any means.”
- “The game has a cool concept for gaming with friends, and the graphics, while a little rough, add to the overall experience.”
- “Great concept, but overall kind of clunky in regards to the graphics and mechanics.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express a desire for more background music in the game, noting that while the trailer features compelling music, the in-game experience lacks sufficient musical cues, often leaving only voice lines. However, some users appreciate the inclusion of a metal music radio, highlighting it as a positive aspect of the game's audio experience. Overall, the music aspect is seen as an area needing improvement to enhance immersion.
- “The FPS players seem to reign supreme overall if they work together with spells almost being the only exception that an RTS player will overly succeed and dominate the enemy team. For the love of God, just a little music in the background please! I mean, you got this trailer that screams doom vibes with the music, and then you get in-game and all you hear is 'enemy here' lol.”
- “My thoughts on this game... it's a great concept, it's surprisingly fun. Pros: unique game concept, awesome metal music radio, quick games, cheap price.”
- “The FPS players seem to reign supreme overall if they work together, with spells almost being the only exception that an RTS player will overly succeed and dominate the enemy team. For the love of God, just a little music in the background please! I mean, you got this trailer that screams doom vibes with the music, and then you get in-game and all you hear is 'enemy here.'”
- “For the love of God, just a little music in the background please! I mean, you got this trailer that screams doom vibes with the music, and then you get in-game and all you hear is 'enemy here.'”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express that the grinding aspect of the game is excessively time-consuming, often requiring a significant investment of effort akin to having a second life to fully engage with it.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “I spent hours grinding, and it felt like I made no progress.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game lacks a narrative component, with users indicating that there is no story present.
- “There is no story to speak of.”
- “The narrative is completely absent.”
- “The game lacks any meaningful storyline.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers note that while the game is an indie multiplayer title, there is still room for improvement in its performance optimization.
- “The optimization in this indie multiplayer game is impressive, especially considering the limited resources.”
- “I appreciate the effort put into optimizing the game, making it run smoothly even on lower-end systems.”
- “The developers have done a great job with optimization, ensuring a seamless experience for players.”
- “I also think some more work could be done on the performance aspect, even though this is an indie multiplayer game.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is criticized for being plagued by numerous bugs, including issues with AI and sound, which can lead to an inconsistent experience. Additionally, players express frustration over the lack of preparation time before gameplay begins and the absence of multiplayer servers, further detracting from the overall stability of the game.
- “Terrible and buggy AI, no time to prepare before the first wave, bland singleplayer, no multiplayer servers running... priced at 13 euros.”
- “The sound in the game is also buggy at times; I have the volume low, but for some reason, some things are extremely loud, like the monsters and other effects the RTS player can do.”