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Dark Scavenger

Dark Scavenger lacks on the technical side but its quirky writing and interesting mechanics make it a unique experience where your choices matter.
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music, replayability
87% User Score Based on 198 reviews
Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

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Dark Scavenger is a single player casual role playing game with a comedy theme. It was developed by Psydra Games LLC and was released on May 16, 2014. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and positive reviews from players.

Dark Scavenger is a bizarre point-and-click RPG adventure with a focus on exploration, gaining loot, and meaningful choices. Filling the role of a powerful space traveler, you find yourself stranded on a mysterious alien planet. Will you save the world or just yourself?

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Audience ScoreBased on 198 reviews
story38 positive mentions
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  • Unique and engaging gameplay that combines point-and-click mechanics with RPG elements, allowing for meaningful choices and exploration.
  • Hilarious writing and quirky characters that provide a fun and entertaining experience throughout the game.
  • The crafting system adds depth and replayability, as players can create various weapons, items, and allies from scavenged loot.
  • Graphics and overall presentation may feel outdated or simplistic, which could deter some players.
  • The game can be relatively short, with some players feeling it lacks depth for multiple playthroughs.
  • Combat mechanics may become repetitive, and the vagueness of crafting descriptions can lead to frustration when creating items.
  • story
    103 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is characterized by its quirky humor and engaging characters, offering a mix of light-hearted and deeper narrative elements that enhance the overall experience. While the plot may not be groundbreaking, it is enriched by player choices and dynamic interactions, leading to a variety of outcomes and mini-events that keep players invested. Despite some critiques regarding its simplicity and linearity, many reviewers found the storytelling to be a standout feature, making it a memorable and enjoyable adventure.

    • “Absolutely loved the game, incredibly captivating story and unique gameplay.”
    • “The story and characters are extremely well written, and the hand-drawn art style is a refreshing change of pace.”
    • “The unique systems reward exploration and experimentation, and the story goes from curious to compelling as you reveal more of the wild plot.”
    • “This game has cheap design, cheap visuals, cheap soundtrack, cheap effects, cheap story, cheap characters, cheap universe, and cheap price as well.”
    • “I feel like I'm just clicking through a bunch of immature jokes and loosely garbled together anachronistic 'weird fiction' storytelling.”
    • “If a lot more effort was put into the story and artwork, then I think this would be a lot better game because it really is much more like interactive fiction, but due to the effort to make it a game, it has had a great deal less attention paid to the development of the story and the crafting of the literary element.”
  • humor
    63 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is widely praised for its clever writing, memorable characters, and absurd scenarios that often lead to hilarious interactions. While the game features a mix of dark and quirky humor, some jokes may not land well, and there are moments of tastelessness. Overall, players appreciate the lighthearted tone and the engaging, funny dialogue that enhances the experience, making it a recommended choice for fans of comedic storytelling in games.

    • “It's difficult to describe, but it has wonderful characters and a great sense of humor.”
    • “Each piece of loot has a branching choice to become a weapon, item, or ally, each coming with a generally humorous hint as to what it would be by your shipmates who can craft them.”
    • “You'll constantly be laughing at the crazy situations and humorous characters you find yourself interacting with.”
  • gameplay
    57 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is characterized by a blend of point-and-click exploration and RPG elements, featuring simple mechanics that are easy to learn yet offer depth through crafting and unique choices. While the visuals may not impress, the engaging story, humor, and innovative mechanics provide a captivating experience that appeals to both casual and hardcore gamers. However, some players found the gameplay repetitive and criticized the graphics, indicating a mixed reception overall.

    • “Absolutely loved the game, incredibly captivating story and unique gameplay.”
    • “The gameplay turned out to be really fun, with a wide variety of crazy weapons, allies, and items with unusual conditions for use.”
    • “Unique gameplay: the gameplay of this game is akin to an interactive book combined with a video game with the point-and-click exploration element added to the mixture.”
    • “Gameplay is also not enjoyable and background music is annoying.”
    • “The other side is the bad art style, graphics, and overall gameplay.”
    • “I had my laughs and enjoyed the funny moments, but I really didn't enjoy the gameplay or how the game was set up.”
  • graphics
    46 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are generally described as basic and low-budget, often resembling hand-drawn or retro styles that evoke nostalgia for older video games. While many reviewers note that the visuals are not the game's strong point, they appreciate how the unique art style complements the humor and storytelling, creating a charming atmosphere. Overall, the graphics serve their purpose but are not the primary reason to engage with the game, as the writing and creativity take center stage.

    • “Bolstered by the often clashing yet effective art style, the game truly embodies a sense of order through chaos in its narrative that strengthens through each interaction.”
    • “A hidden gem on Steam; the art style is unique, and the characters are charming and memorable.”
    • “The story and characters are extremely well written, and the hand-drawn art style is a refreshing change of pace.”
    • “No one is going to be getting this game for its graphics, that's for sure, but what it lacks in visual appeal, it more than makes up for with humor, creativity, and a pretty interesting story.”
    • “Very basic graphics.”
    • “The graphics are pretty basic and mostly static, but they're decent enough to serve their purpose.”
  • music
    23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its fittingness to the game's atmosphere and engaging tracks, while others find it repetitive and annoying. Notably, the combat music is described as unusual yet suitable, and the overall sound design is considered decent, though some users criticize the lack of variety. Overall, while the music has its highlights, it may not appeal to everyone.

    • “A point & click/RPG hybrid with a bizarre story and world, expressive art, absurd weapons/items, memorable characters, dark humor, and great music.”
    • “The music is strange but characteristic because it fits the strange atmosphere of the game, and it sounds very original.”
    • “The music is quite fitting with the battle scenes and the game itself.”
    • “This game has cheap design, cheap visuals, cheap soundtrack, cheap effects, cheap story, cheap characters, cheap universe and cheap price as well.”
    • “Gameplay is also not enjoyable and background music is annoying.”
    • “The effects are highly repetitive and there is a lack of variety in music.”
  • replayability
    15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game offers significant replayability through its diverse loot selection, item-crafting mechanics, and narrative choices, encouraging players to explore different strategies and outcomes across multiple playthroughs. While the initial experience may be relatively short, averaging around 4-5 hours, features like New Game Plus and various crafting options enhance the incentive to replay, with many players reporting enjoyment in completing several runs. Overall, the combination of these elements provides a compelling reason to revisit the game multiple times.

    • “While you can wait for a sale, this game is well worth the small full price it asks for, and while an ultimately shorter experience landing near a 4-hour playthrough, there is a ton of replayability here in its spiderweb of narrative choices.”
    • “Tons of options for dealing with every situation, and a unique item crafting system provide ample replayability.”
    • “The only problem is it's too short (you finish one playthrough in about 5 hours, taking your time), but thanks to the replayability, you can triple it.”
    • “It's short (took me about 4 hours to beat) but has enough replay value for you to want to play it at least 3 times over.”
    • “As said, the game has a decent replay value (4-6 runs or a lot more if you want to find everything) and the length is able to allow that (average 3 hours).”
  • character development
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Character development in the game is highlighted by its interesting and detailed designs, reminiscent of 90s sci-fi aesthetics. Players appreciate the creative artwork, which appears hand-drawn, and the effective use of minimalist static designs that contribute to both humor and emotional moments, particularly in the climactic battle.

    • “The character designs are really interesting and detailed with a 90s sci-fi feel.”
    • “All the artwork in the game looks like it was hand drawn, and the developers use the minimalist static character design in a great and often fantastically funny way.”
    • “The end battle was heartwarming, and the character design was nice.”
  • atmosphere
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is enhanced by its low-budget graphics, which contribute to a unique and original soundscape that complements the strange aesthetic. While the art style may not be top-tier, it effectively supports the overall feel, evoking nostalgia reminiscent of classic LucasArts games.

    • “The music is strange but characteristic because it fits the unusual atmosphere of the game, and it sounds very original.”
    • “The aesthetics are good - the art style is definitely not the best, however, it is still nice and works well with the overall feel and atmosphere of the game.”
    • “The humor was reminiscent of the old LucasArts games, and I felt captivated by the atmosphere.”
    • “The graphics are 'low budget,' but if anything, they help add to the atmosphere.”
    • “The aesthetics are good - the art style is definitely not the best; however, it is still nice and works well with the overall feel and atmosphere of the game.”
    • “The humor was reminiscent of the old LucasArts games, and I felt wrapped in the atmosphere.”
  • grinding
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviews highlight that "grinding" in the game is minimal, as it focuses on strategic use of collected items rather than traditional grinding and looting. Players appreciate this streamlined approach, which allows for a more engaging experience without the typical repetitive tasks found in many turn-based RPGs. Overall, the game is seen as a refreshing alternative that prioritizes meaningful gameplay over grind-heavy mechanics.

    • “Approaching the game objectively as possible, Dark Scavengers is a good turn-based RPG that feels as if it was designed to give you the meat-and-potatoes of its genre while forgoing a lot of the fluff turn-based RPGs are known for (grinding, turning in quests, messing around with level progression, and so on).”
    • “It's like a choose your own adventure book mated with a wizardry game, only instead of grinding and looting, you have to make strategic and constructive use of the items you collect.”
  • emotional
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game effectively evokes a range of emotions through its engaging story, well-designed characters, and visually appealing art. Players feel a strong emotional investment in the characters and are moved by the heartwarming end battle, while the narrative's twists and thought-provoking concepts enhance the overall experience.

    • “There are constant twists in the story, characters that you get emotionally invested in, and even extremely interesting concepts that get explored.”
    • “The story made me feel, the encounters made me laugh and think, and all of the art was visually appealing.”
    • “The end battle was heartwarming and the character design was nice.”
  • monetization
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's monetization model is praised for being user-friendly, as it avoids intrusive advertising, excessive permissions, and additional purchases, setting it apart from similar titles on iOS and Android.

    • “The monetization model feels overly aggressive, making it hard to enjoy the game without feeling pressured to spend money.”
    • “I appreciate that the game doesn't bombard you with ads, but the in-game purchases are still frustratingly necessary to progress.”
    • “While the game is fun, the constant push for microtransactions really detracts from the overall experience.”
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Dark Scavenger is a casual role playing game with comedy theme.

Dark Scavenger is available on PC, Mac OS and Windows.

On average players spend around 4 hours playing Dark Scavenger.

Dark Scavenger was released on May 16, 2014.

Dark Scavenger was developed by Psydra Games LLC.

Dark Scavenger has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its music.

Dark Scavenger is a single player game.

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