Dark Sales

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Dark Sales is a single player role playing game. It was developed by Optic Scatter Games and was released on May 28, 2020. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Dark Sales is a 2D action RPG that takes place in a modern office setting.

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Single-Player

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70%

Audience ScoreBased on 10 reviews

humor5 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game features a charming sense of humor and numerous pop culture references, making it enjoyable for fans of office-themed comedy.
Combat is challenging and rewarding, with a satisfying progression system that keeps players engaged.
The visuals are well-animated and stylized, creating an appealing aesthetic that complements the gameplay.

The game suffers from numerous bugs and glitches, which can significantly hinder the overall experience.
Combat mechanics are overly simplistic and repetitive, leading to a lack of depth in gameplay.
The tutorial is poorly designed, making it difficult for players to understand the game mechanics and controls effectively.

graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the game are characterized by well-animated pixel art that creates a vibrant and charming world, though some users find the pastel palette makes it difficult to distinguish between walls and other elements. Overall, the visuals are described as simplistic yet effective, contributing to the game's unique aesthetic and challenging gameplay.
- “The graphics use well animated pixel art to create a nice living world.”
- “The graphics are decent and well animated, but they are too pastel and it can be really hard to tell what is a wall and what isn’t.”
- “Taking heavy inspiration from its tongue-in-cheek name, Dark Sales is a 2D souls-like game with charmingly simple visuals and strikingly challenging gameplay.”
- “The game is highly stylized with simplistic but very effective visuals.”
humor
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's humor is a standout feature, blending absurdist comedy with office-themed scenarios, where players navigate a challenging 2D RPG filled with quirky characters and pop culture references. The developers' enjoyment is evident, creating a parody-like experience reminiscent of shows like South Park, which enhances the overall charm and character of the game.
- “The developers had fun making it, and the sense of humor is all throughout the game.”
- “Quite difficult but quite funny 2D RPG set in an office filled with monsters and other employees who try to kill you - and if you die, you'll lose your job - and then how will you pay your rent?”
- “The game is full of character with plenty of pop culture references and office humor.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
60%
The game's music consists of only two main tracks, with additional compositions for boss rooms, yet it effectively enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate the solid quality of the music, noting that it intensifies boss battles and provides a serene atmosphere during rest points. Overall, the soundtrack contributes significantly to the game's immersive feel.
- “Combat feels tight, optional areas and platforming can be difficult but rewarding. The dialogue and flavor text is silly, and it's worth noting the music is solid all around, helping boss battles feel intense.”
- “From the main menu music to the auditory feedback of landing hits on enemies, the game feels lovingly put together.”
- “We found the boss music intense and the resting music perfectly serene, just as it should be.”
- “There are only two musical tracks.”
- “The only other part of the game that has music is boss rooms.”
- “The music is solid all around, helping boss battles feel intense.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by its challenging mechanics reminiscent of Dark Souls, offering rewarding exploration despite some glitches and repetitiveness. While the visuals are simple, the game successfully engages players with its punishing difficulty and unique charm.
- “The game is glitchy and a tad bit repetitive, but what it lacks in presentation it makes up for in rewarding exploration and Dark Souls-esque mechanics.”
- “Taking heavy inspiration from its tongue-in-cheek name, Dark Sales is a 2D souls-like game with charmingly simple visuals and strikingly challenging gameplay.”
- “Yes, like many others have stated here... the game is glitchy and a tad repetitive. While it lacks in presentation, it makes up for it with rewarding exploration and Dark Souls-esque mechanics.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
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The story is widely regarded as the standout feature of the game, receiving high praise from users for its engaging narrative.
- “The story is the best part of the game.”
- “The story feels disjointed and lacks a coherent narrative arc, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “Character development is shallow, and I found it difficult to care about their motivations or outcomes.”
- “The plot twists are predictable, and the overall pacing drags, leading to a disappointing experience.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is compromised by bugs, particularly with enemies clipping through one another, which can obscure attack patterns and hinder gameplay clarity.
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The optimization of the game has received mixed feedback, with some users praising its performance while others report various bugs that hinder gameplay. Overall, the game's optimization appears to require further refinement to enhance stability and user experience.