Dark Side of Fate

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Dark Side of Fate is a single player casual simulation game. It was developed by LTZinc and was released on July 23, 2021. It received neutral reviews from players.

Dark side of Fate is a perfect 2D quest with hardcore elements where you have to resist ancient evil playing as a forester Noah.

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Single-Player

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Audience ScoreBased on 12 reviews

music3 positive mentions

story2 negative mentions

Fun 2D game with a pixel art style that fans of retro RPGs may enjoy.
Simple graphics and nice music contribute to a casual gaming experience.
Offers basic gameplay mechanics that allow players to engage in various tasks and quests.

Poor combat mechanics and lack of a coherent storyline make for a frustrating experience.
The game suffers from clunky controls and lacks essential features like a tutorial or menu controls.
It is perceived as a low-effort asset flip with questionable ethical practices from the developers.

story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game is criticized for its lack of depth and direction, with reviewers noting that there is no coherent narrative and gameplay feels disjointed, merely involving moving from one area to another to engage in combat.
- “Fighting is poor, with no storyline or direction.”
- “Clunky controls, no tutorial, and no real story; you just go from screen to screen and kill stuff.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in this RPG Maker game are criticized for their low quality, particularly in fullscreen mode, lacking full HD support and customization options, which may disappoint modern PC gamers. While the music is appreciated, the overall visual presentation is considered simplistic and inadequate.
- “As with all RPG Maker games, the poor quality engine displays badly in fullscreen and doesn't have full HD support or any graphics tweaking options, making this unacceptable for any dedicated modern PC gamer.”
gameplay
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is criticized for being subpar, with low-quality, repetitive mechanics and poorly executed retro pixel art that detracts from the overall experience.
- “Like most RPG Maker shovelware and asset flips, the game features extremely low-quality, copy-pasted 2D retro pixel art, looks awful, and has even worse gameplay.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The monetization aspect of the game has been criticized due to a surge of suspicious reviews, likely from fake accounts, which appear shortly after launch and suggest a pattern of promoting asset flips and cash grabs. This raises concerns about the legitimacy of the game's value and the integrity of its marketing.
- “The monetization system feels exploitative, with prices that are far too high for what is offered.”
- “It seems like the game is designed to push players towards microtransactions rather than providing a fair experience.”
- “The constant prompts to spend money disrupt the gameplay and make it feel more like a cash grab than a genuine game.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The music in the game is generally well-received, with users appreciating its quality, while the graphics are noted to be simple.
- “The music is fantastic and really enhances the overall experience.”
- “I love the soundtrack; it perfectly complements the gameplay.”
- “The sound design is immersive and adds a lot of depth to the game.”