Dark SASI
- May 19, 2018
- Narko Games
- 1h median play time
Get on Steam"Dark SASI" is a survival horror game where players navigate a dark, abandoned asylum while avoiding supernatural enemies. The game features procedurally generated levels, creating a unique experience with each playthrough. Using stealth and strategy, players must escape the asylum and uncover the mystery behind its chilling past.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game starts up and runs without crashing.
- Some players find humor and charm in its janky execution.
- The graphics and character models are considered decent by some reviewers.
- The gameplay is clunky with poor controls and frustrating mechanics.
- There are only two levels and a lack of content, making it feel incomplete.
- The audio is often described as grating and the voice acting is subpar.
- gameplay9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some praising its intense challenge and atmosphere, while others criticize its linearity, clunky controls, and lack of essential features like an inventory or leveling system. Many players found the difficulty and AI frustrating, leading to a lack of enjoyment and engagement. Overall, the gameplay experience appears to be polarizing, with significant room for improvement.
“It features intense gameplay with near impossible bosses.”
“It has great atmosphere, gameplay, and art style.”
“Plenty of effort must have gone into making the gameplay.”
“This game is trash... it has 2 maps, 5 different enemies, difficult, idiotic AI, no inventory system, no level-up system, no controller support, weird graphics, and linear gameplay.”
“And it would not be that bad if the gameplay was okay... but the controls are really hard, so I quickly gave up on this.”
“A horribly made game with bad animations, clunky gameplay, and lighting so bad, I could not finish the first mission because I could not find my way.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 63 % positive mentions
- 13 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the creative visuals and great atmosphere, others criticize them as "weird" and "funky." Overall, the game features solid level design and art style, but technical issues and a lack of polish detract from the visual experience.
“It has great atmosphere, gameplay, and art style.”
“The graphics are quite good honestly.”
“great level/world design, solid, enjoyable combat, varied loot and character builds, original content, interesting lore and NPCs, exciting boss battles, soothing sounds, decent controls, tough but fair philosophy, creative visuals, a functioning camera etc.…”
“This game is trash... the game has 2 maps, 5 different enemies, difficult, idiotic AI, no inventory system, no level-up system, no controller support, weird graphics, and linear gameplay.”
“People look to some games for graphics and realistic combat, but what I saw here was an experience.”
- story8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The story has received mixed reviews, with some praising its emotional depth and well-developed characters, while others criticize it for being lackluster and poorly executed. Comparisons to cinematic masterpieces highlight its potential, but many feel the overall plot and presentation fall short, detracting from the gaming experience.
“The story is touching and the characters are so well done... I don't know what to say, apart from the fact that I enjoyed watching this more than my entire life.”
“When Francis Ford Coppola directed The Godfather, he created a cinematic masterpiece that established its own genre of mafia movies while also providing compelling storytelling and gorgeous visuals.”
“Not like the plot would be of much interest anyway, probably - from what I could glance, it's the same quality as the actual game.”
“The story is okay with the exposition at the start ruining it.”
“Storyline is not the best.”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is a mixed bag; while some players find it genuinely hilarious, others feel it falls flat, describing it as "just bad." However, the combat system and level design are praised for their amusing and engaging elements, particularly the creative ways to tackle bosses and the enjoyable physics that enhance the overall experience.
“Hilarious.”
“The combat system is funny and varied; it offers the player many ways to engage the two bosses, who are probably the masterpiece themselves and the gem of this game.”
“The level design is totally working and it even provides some platforms that are funny and fair, thanks to the extremely good physics of the game.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for its emotional depth and complexity, with some reviewers noting its ability to evoke feelings that are difficult to articulate. Additionally, the sound effects are considered to improve continuously throughout the experience, surpassing those found in other titles like "Soul's Sage."
“In G major, he created a piece of music capable of conveying emotions that are too complex to describe, which countless other composers have attempted to imitate.”
“The music and the sound effects improve with every second, and in my opinion, they surpass those in the Souls series.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players indicate that grinding in the game can be quite demanding, often requiring significant time investment or additional lives to progress effectively.
“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.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by a touching story and well-developed characters, leading players to feel a deep connection and enjoyment that surpasses their previous experiences.
“The story is touching and the characters are so well done. I don't know what to say, apart from the fact that I enjoyed watching this more than my entire life.”
“The emotional depth of the characters really resonated with me, making their struggles feel incredibly real.”
“I found myself deeply moved by the narrative; it left a lasting impact on my heart.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its exceptional atmosphere, which is enhanced by its engaging gameplay and distinctive art style.
“It has a great atmosphere, gameplay, and art style.”
- character development1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate a lack of character development, with players noting the absence of items, inventory, and any meaningful progression for characters.
“There is no character development, no items, no inventory, nothing.”
“The characters feel flat and lack any meaningful growth throughout the game.”
“I was disappointed by the lack of depth in the character arcs; they felt one-dimensional.”
