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"Dark Raid" is a FPS Action game set in a research ship invaded by alien forces. With old-school FPS gameplay combined with next-gen graphics, players can choose between Single-Player and Multi-Player modes to save the human race from extinction. Fight against sinister enemies and unravel the mystery of the unknown signal in this thrilling game.

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8%
Audience ScoreBased on 73 reviews
graphics5 positive mentions
story5 negative mentions

  • The voice acting is decent for an indie game.
  • The game is built on Unreal Engine, which provides a visually appealing experience.
  • Some players found the initial walking simulator aspect and dialogue to be entertaining.
  • The game is plagued by frequent crashes and bugs, making it difficult to play.
  • The level design is confusing and repetitive, often leading to frustration with unclear objectives.
  • The combat system is poorly executed, with unbalanced enemies and a lack of engaging gameplay.
  • story
    22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story in the game is widely criticized for being shallow, incoherent, and poorly executed, with many reviewers noting a lack of engaging content and character development. While some elements show potential, such as a unique premise involving a military robot, the overall narrative fails to captivate players, leading to a sense of boredom and frustration. Many feel that the story does not provide enough motivation to continue playing, compounded by repetitive level design and uninspired writing.

    • “And the story is fresh and sometimes funny; the main character is a secret military robot with feelings. Before the accident, he works as an engineer.”
    • “The story was interesting and could have been great, but there's not enough of it to make this game worthwhile to play.”
    • “The story presented in this game could have been a lot better.”
    • “The writing, voice acting, and story are bad.”
    • “The story is not worth talking about, and the environments are pretty boring and repetitive.”
    • “The level design is confusing, if not misleading at times; the story is incoherent and badly written.”
  • graphics
    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players noting that while the visuals are decent and feature good design elements, they ultimately feel simplistic and repetitive. Many reviewers express dissatisfaction with the overall quality, suggesting that the graphics do not compensate for the lackluster gameplay. Overall, the visuals are seen as one of the few redeeming aspects, but they are not enough to elevate the game's overall experience.

    • “Decent graphics, very good idea for the design of weapons, characters, and environments.”
    • “The visuals were nice at least.”
    • “Also, with cool graphics.”
    • “Tried this game and I must say I'm not satisfied with either gameplay or graphics.”
    • “Simplistic graphics; gameplay lacks everything a game like this should have.”
    • “The graphics are decent, but very repetitive, and when you play it, you will feel like you have seen this before.”
  • gameplay
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay has been criticized for being repetitive and unsatisfying, with players encountering frustrating mechanics such as poorly designed levels and a lack of engaging challenges. Many reviewers noted issues like infrequent checkpoints, tedious reload times, and overall a lack of enjoyment, leading to a negative impression of the game's mechanics and design.

    • “Conclusion: after about 20 minutes of gameplay, I reached a point where the only way forward was through a corridor of fast-acting fire burners.”
    • “I encountered a 2-minute puzzle (where is the switch) during my twenty minutes of gameplay.”
    • “Intro gameplay:”
    • “After about 20 minutes of gameplay, I reached a point where the only way forward was through a corridor of fast-acting fire burners.”
    • “I'm not satisfied with either the gameplay or the graphics.”
    • “Boring gameplay, ugly repetitive level design, getting stuck in the very first mission, overwhelming enemy bots, very rare checkpoints, poorly configured menu, poor sounds and music, and a long wait for unnecessary weapon reloads.”
  • humor
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is a mixed bag, with some players finding the dialogue and character concepts, like a secret military robot with feelings, genuinely funny and entertaining. However, others feel that the attempts at humor, particularly in cut scenes and voiceovers, fall flat and detract from the overall experience. While some appreciate the comedic elements, others believe the game fails in its goal to be a funny first-person shooter.

    • “The dialogue was hilarious, especially in the walking sim at the start.”
    • “Cutscenes and animations are so bad that they are actually funny and entertaining :)”
    • “The story is fresh and sometimes funny, featuring a main character who is a secret military robot with feelings.”
  • music
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's music is initially praised for its orchestral quality during the opening credits, creating a strong first impression. However, players quickly note the absence of music throughout the gameplay, leading to a lifeless atmosphere that detracts from the overall experience. Overall, the music aspect is criticized for being inconsistent and failing to enhance the game's environment.

    • “When you start the game, you see the Unreal Engine, a professionally designed vector studio credit, and then a nicely designed sci-fi menu with beautiful, meaningful orchestral music.”
    • “Oh, and that beautiful music from the title?”
    • “There's no music in the game.”
    • “Horrible music, marginal story elements, long corridors of random boredom.”
    • “Poor sounds and music.”
  • stability
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is plagued by significant stability issues, with users reporting frequent crashes and a generally buggy experience from the outset. Many players note that it requires administrative rights to run properly, and even then, it remains a confusing and frustrating mess. Overall, stability is a major concern, detracting from the overall gameplay experience.

    • “The game has a buggy setup; you need to give the UDK administrative rights to get it going.”
    • “The game is buggy to no end; sudden and abrupt crashes are the norm.”
    • “The game is buggy from the get-go.”
  • grinding
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, often feeling that the experience is joyless and not worth the retail price. The need to navigate slowly through areas and the potential for instant death due to minor mistakes contribute to a sense of annoyance and repetitiveness.

    • “Overall, the dark raid is a joyless, tedious experience unworthy of its retail price.”
    • “Having to go through areas slowly and tediously to progress, only to start completely over because you didn't realize some picky thing caused insta-death, or clipping made you fall into an insta-death pit, is frustrating and constant.”
  • character development
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviewers criticize the character development in the game as lacking depth and effort, highlighting that the design and AI feel poorly executed and underdeveloped, contributing to an overall sense of dissatisfaction with the game's narrative and character engagement.

    • “This game just screams 'minimum effort' on the developers' part; everything from character design and AI to weapons, story, animation, and level design are atrociously underdeveloped.”
  • atmosphere
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is praised for its captivating dark aesthetic, complemented by intricately detailed levels that enhance the overall experience. Players appreciate the challenging traps that add to the immersive environment, making every corner visually stunning.

    • “The game features really hard traps, an awesome dark atmosphere, and beautifully detailed levels, with nearly every corner being a visual delight.”
    • “The atmosphere is incredibly immersive, drawing you into a world filled with tension and intrigue.”
    • “Every element of the environment contributes to a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere that keeps you engaged throughout the game.”
  • optimization
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game suffers from frequent crashes, leading users to feel that it lacks adequate optimization, especially considering its price point.

    • “The game often crashes, which is a little strange as for this price the product should at least be decently optimized.”

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