Dark SASI

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"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.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

50%

Audience ScoreBased on 137 reviews

graphics10 positive mentions

gameplay4 negative mentions

The game has decent graphics and some interesting character models.
It offers a unique experience that can be entertaining in a humorous or ironic way.
Some players find it to be a challenging and fun parody of Dark Souls.

The gameplay is clunky with poor controls, making it frustrating to play.
There are only two levels and a lack of content, leading to a very short experience.
The audio is often described as grating, and the game is riddled with bugs and visual issues.

gameplay
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
61%
22%
The gameplay is characterized by intense challenges, including near-impossible bosses, but is marred by clunky controls, poor AI, and a lack of essential features like an inventory or leveling system. While some players appreciate the atmosphere and art style, many find the overall experience frustrating due to its linearity and difficult navigation. Overall, the gameplay has received mixed to negative feedback, with several users expressing disappointment in its execution.
- “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... 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.”
- “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.”
graphics
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63%
25%
13%
The graphics of the game receive mixed feedback; while some users appreciate the creative visuals and overall art style, others criticize them as "weird" and "funky." Despite the graphical shortcomings, many players find the atmosphere and level design to be compelling, contributing to an engaging gameplay 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.”
story
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
50%
25%
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 integrated into the gameplay. Despite some references to cinematic masterpieces like "The Godfather," many players found the plot unengaging and marred by poor execution. Overall, the narrative seems to be overshadowed by gameplay issues, leading to a less favorable reception.
- “The story is touching and 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.”
humor
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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 noted for their amusing elements, particularly the engaging boss encounters and the effective use of physics, which contribute to a fun and entertaining experience.
- “Hilarious.”
- “The combat system is funny and varied; it offers the player many ways to engage the two bosses, which 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.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The music in the game is highly praised for its emotional depth and complexity, with comparisons made to the works of renowned composers. Reviewers note that the sound effects and musical composition continually improve, surpassing even the acclaimed "Souls" series in quality.
- “The music and the sound effects get better every second, and in my opinion, they overtake the Souls series.”
- “In '13 for Strings 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.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
Players indicate that grinding in the game is so extensive that it may require a second playthrough to fully achieve desired progress or rewards.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its deeply touching story and well-developed characters, evoking strong emotional responses from players who found it profoundly enjoyable and impactful.
- “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.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is consistently praised for its excellence, complemented by engaging gameplay and a distinctive art style.
- “It has a great atmosphere, gameplay, and art style.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The reviews indicate a complete lack of character development, with no progression, items, or inventory systems present in the game. This absence significantly detracts from the overall experience.
- “There is no character development, no items, no inventory, nothing.”
- “There is no character development, no items, no inventory, nothing.”