Dark Side of War

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Dark Side of War is a single player casual simulation game. It was developed by Tactical Mayhem Realms and was released on December 4, 2020. It received neutral reviews from players.

"Dark Side of War" is a 3D shooting game set in World War II, known for its hardcore gameplay where every bullet and decision counts. Players fight behind enemy lines in diverse levels, with the threat of death looming over each mistake. The game features a classic 90s control and combat system, providing a challenging and intense experience for fans of skill-based games.

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Audience ScoreBased on 34 reviews

graphics2 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features engaging and intense gameplay with a nostalgic feel reminiscent of classic shooters like Doom and Wolfenstein.
The atmosphere and sound design are well-executed, immersing players in a gritty and challenging war environment.
The game offers a hardcore experience where every decision and bullet counts, making it appealing to fans of intense shooters.

Controls are poorly designed, with high sensitivity and a lack of options, making gameplay frustrating.
The game is extremely short, with minimal content and replayability, leading to a disappointing experience.
It suffers from low-quality graphics and feels like an asset flip, lacking originality and depth.

gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by its engaging and intense shooter mechanics, emphasizing hardcore elements where every decision and bullet matters. While it features classic 3D shooting and a nostalgic 90s control scheme, some players criticize the poor controls, lack of options, and shallow gameplay experience. Overall, the atmospheric soundtracks enhance the tension, but the gameplay may not appeal to everyone due to its challenges and limitations.
- “The gameplay is engaging, and the storyline is both emotional and intense.”
- “The game features classic 3D shooting with hardcore elements, meaning it offers a challenging and intense gameplay where every bullet counts, and mistakes can cost you your life.”
- “Poor controls, no options, no map, ammo pickups only go to the gun you are using, shallow gameplay.”
- “The game also has a classic 90s gameplay that offers players a simple and familiar control and combat system.”
- “One of the main features of the game is its hardcore gameplay where every bullet, decision, and step counts.”
story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game is polarizing; while some players appreciate its heavy, emotionally intense narrative with morally gray choices and engaging gameplay, others criticize it for lacking depth and clarity, with minimal storytelling elements and a simplistic structure.
- “The story is heavy, the choices are morally gray, and the combat feels raw and satisfying.”
- “The gameplay is engaging, and the storyline is both emotional and intense.”
- “Just a couple of enemy types, just a couple of weapons, no story (not even basic text at the beginning), no statistics (all you get here after you finish the level is a white screen that wants you to press the enter key to continue), not even keys (all you need to do here is to find an exit)... the developer doesn't bother.”
- “Sometimes even with some sort of basic story.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics received mixed reviews, with some praising the top-notch design that enhances immersion, while others found them disappointing and reminiscent of 90s aesthetics. Fans of 3D pixel graphics appreciated the style, but there is a consensus that improvements could elevate the overall experience.
- “The graphics and sound design are top-notch, immersing you in the world.”
- “I am a lover of 3D pixel graphics and I really liked the game.”
- “The graphics are classic from the 90's.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its captivating depiction of World War II, featuring diverse levels with unique designs that immerse players in various combat scenarios. The atmospheric soundtracks further enhance the realism and tension, making every decision feel impactful within the war setting.
- “Every decision matters; the atmosphere of war is captivating.”
- “It has diverse levels with unique designs that immerse players in the World War II atmosphere and make them fight in different conditions and situations.”
- “Additionally, the game has atmospheric soundtracks that add realism and tension to the gameplay.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game suffers from poor controls and poorly designed levels, leading to a lack of replayability that discourages players from returning after their initial experience.
- “The controls are frustrating, the levels are poorly designed, and there's absolutely no replayability.”
- “Once you finish the game, there's no incentive to play it again.”
- “The lack of variety in gameplay makes replaying it feel like a chore.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's music features atmospheric soundtracks that enhance realism and tension, reminiscent of classic Doom, with well-chosen tracks that effectively complement the gameplay experience.
- “Additionally, the game has atmospheric soundtracks that add realism and tension to the gameplay.”
- “The game took me back to the days of classical doom; the music is also very well chosen.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the humor in the game particularly engaging, especially during enemy encounters and shootouts, which are described as amusing and entertaining.
- “The most interesting thing is when the enemy appears; the shootout is hilarious!”
- “The humor in the game is spot on, making even the most intense moments light-hearted.”
- “I love how the characters have such witty banter; it keeps the gameplay entertaining!”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the game's storyline to be both intense and emotionally engaging, enhancing the overall realism and emotional challenge of the gameplay experience.
- “The gameplay is engaging, and the storyline is both emotional and intense.”
- “This makes the game more realistic and emotionally challenging for players.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized as a cash grab, with users expressing concern that it undermines genuine indie developers by diminishing their visibility on platforms like Steam.
- “Don't buy this, it's just a cash grab.”
- “They're nothing but cash grabs, and they harm genuine indie developers by reducing their visibility on Steam.”