- March 11, 2004
- Burian Media Enterprises
- 1h median play time
Dark Shadows - Army of Evil
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About
In Dark Shadows - Army of Evil, players embark on a classic Medieval Fantasy Hack and Slash journey to save their loved one from a monstrous army. With an old-school look, players fight through 19 levels, discovering various weapons and facing increasing challenges. The game's story takes place in 1362, where an evil force has ravaged the land, kidnapped the player's loved one, and stolen resources, leaving the player as the realm's only hope for salvation.











- Some players found the music to be enjoyable and atmospheric.
- A few reviews mentioned that the game could be amusing in a 'so bad it's good' way.
- One player expressed that the game helped them find joy and hope during a difficult time in their life.
- The game is plagued by poor graphics, clunky controls, and a confusing level design that makes it difficult to progress.
- Many players reported technical issues, including crashes and unresponsive controls, making the game nearly unplayable.
- The gameplay is repetitive and lacks depth, with fetch quests that are frustrating and tedious.
- graphics86 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
The graphics of the game have been universally criticized, with many reviewers describing them as outdated, reminiscent of early 90s titles, and even worse than games from the mid-2000s. Players report issues such as poor resolution, janky performance, and motion blur that can induce physical discomfort. Overall, the visuals are deemed substandard, lacking polish and failing to meet modern gaming standards, leading to a consensus that they significantly detract from the overall experience.
“The only positive thing I noticed was the seemingly enhanced graphics.”
“Although the graphics are weak, overall the levels are well made and give the game its atmosphere.”
“Though the graphics are old school, this was and is no problem to me.”
“Gameplay issues aside, this game has some of the worst graphics I have ever seen.”
“The graphics hold up worse than Pong, and this was released last year.”
“I was appalled by the graphics, repulsed by the godawful movement controls, terrified by the worst first level in any game I've ever played and the sheer fact you had the temerity to charge money for this waste of time is a disgrace.”