Dark Rage

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Dark Rage is a single player role playing game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by ColdTeam and was released on May 10, 2019. It received positive reviews from players.

Dark Rage is a single-player fantasy role-playing game where you unleash your inner hero to explore a dangerous world filled with dark forces. Embark on an epic journey to battle evil creatures and overcome challenging quests. Immerse yourself in a thrilling adventure of courage, strategy, and heroism.

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Single-Player

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83%

Audience ScoreBased on 84 reviews

gameplay3 positive mentions

story2 negative mentions

The game offers a nostalgic experience reminiscent of classic platformers, with enjoyable gameplay and a variety of bosses.
It features a challenging yet rewarding gameplay style, appealing to fans of Metroidvania and Dark Souls genres.
The art style is praised, and many players appreciate the lack of in-app purchases, making it a good value for the price.

The game suffers from major bugs, including a teleportation issue that can disrupt gameplay and lead to frustration.
Controls are often described as unresponsive or clunky, which negatively impacts the overall user experience.
Some players feel the game lacks sufficient guidance on mechanics and has inconsistent difficulty, making it challenging to progress.

gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
33%
17%
The gameplay is a blend of metroidvania and Dark Souls elements, featuring responsive controls, memorable bosses, and a dark fantasy aesthetic. Players appreciate the vast replayability and numerous secrets, although some note a lack of introductory guidance on game mechanics. Overall, it is highly recommended for fans of both roguelikes and the Souls series.
- “Gameplay-wise, it's like a metroidvania title but with a Dark Souls vibe, which works for me.”
- “No IAPs, excellent gameplay (bosses are very Castlevania-ish), very responsive controls, great art style, and lots of secrets to find!”
- “Amazing gameplay, vast replayability, and troves of secrets to find make this game easily worth the money!”
- “The biggest issue with this game is the lack of introduction to the game mechanics; otherwise, it's pretty neat.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The game's storyline is considered basic and somewhat confusing, particularly towards the end, with NPC narratives lacking coherence. Despite this, it is still recommended for fans of the genre, especially due to its engaging gameplay elements.
- “The storyline is basic, lacking depth and complexity.”
- “I hope they complete the whole story in this game or a sequel.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's controls are reported to be poorly optimized, leading to a less than satisfactory user experience.
- “The controls are not optimized, making gameplay frustrating.”
- “Performance issues indicate a lack of optimization in the game.”
- “The game feels sluggish due to poor optimization.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics are praised for their excellent art style, contributing to an engaging visual experience, while the responsive controls enhance gameplay. Overall, the visuals complement the game's design and encourage exploration with numerous secrets to discover.
- “No IAPs, excellent gameplay (bosses are very Castlevania-ish), very responsive controls, great art style, and lots of secrets to find!”
- “The graphics are impressive, and the controls are great.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players highlight the game's significant replayability, citing its engaging gameplay and numerous secrets to discover, which enhance the overall experience. Many express excitement for future updates that promise to further enrich replay value.
- “Has lots of replay value, and I am looking forward to the coming updates.”
- “Amazing gameplay, vast replayability, and troves of secrets to find make this game easily worth the money!”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players appreciate the monetization model of the game, noting it avoids the pitfalls of typical mobile games that often rely on aggressive advertising or exploitative cash-grab tactics.