Dark Summoner

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Dark Summoner is a dark fantasy role-playing game with an intriguing story and exceptional mechanics, boasting fabulous graphics. However, it is marred by excessive advertisements and numerous bugs, which may detract from the overall gaming experience. Despite this, the game declares itself as the "Definitive Dark Fantasy Game for the Mobile Platform" and offers a unique and immersive experience for players.

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82%

Audience ScoreBased on 9,957 reviews

graphics300 positive mentions

stability75 negative mentions

graphics
411 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
73%
21%
6%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the beautiful artwork and detailed monster designs, while others criticize the overall quality and outdated visuals. Users appreciate the engaging animations and vibrant art style, but some express disappointment over the game's interface and navigation issues, which detract from the visual experience. Overall, while the graphics are often described as stunning and captivating, there are significant concerns about performance and consistency.
- “The graphics are visually stunning and combine social features through clans and message boards.”
- “This game is absolutely addicting and the graphics are mind-blowing.”
- “The artwork for many of the monsters is absolutely phenomenal; it does take a little getting used to in the very beginning but is easy to figure out.”
- “The graphics are absolutely terrible. I have better graphics on my Intellivision console, and the 'receive' button doesn't even work after completing the tutorial.”
- “It's not terrible, but obviously slow and laggy when switching between screens and graphics.”
- “Everything is cluttered and the graphics are terrible; lag makes it all but unbearable.”
story
147 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
77%
3%
The story aspect of the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating its engaging narrative and beautiful artwork. However, many users express frustration with the current mission system, citing issues such as glitches, repetitive tasks, and a lack of meaningful rewards, which detracts from the overall experience. While some players enjoy the new content and find the gameplay addictive, others long for the simplicity and excitement of the older mission formats.
- “This game has great artwork, a good storyline, and a fun and enjoyable atmosphere.”
- “Love this game a lot of fun always something to do and lots of cool people to play with graphics are amazing monsters look awesome and each one has its own weird tale and they're always adding new monsters and new quests can't get enough of this game I play it daily.”
- “The mechanics of this game are amazing and keep getting better, the artwork is absolutely stunning and the storyline is great!”
- “The new mission format was a sorry excuse for making the questing more 'interactive' and all it did was make it take so long to do a low-level quest that I don't even want to do it anymore.”
- “The quests are repetitive and unexciting.”
- “This game is so stupid; the missions aren't even fun.”
gameplay
83 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
53%
39%
8%
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players praising its addictive nature, variety, and smooth mechanics, while others criticize the user interface, automation, and a perceived shift towards a pay-to-win model. Many users express frustration over recent updates that have negatively impacted their experience, leading to a lack of control and enjoyment. Overall, while some find the gameplay engaging and fun, others feel it has deteriorated significantly, making it less enjoyable than before.
- “Amazing graphics, fun gameplay, helps pass time, will keep you on your toes for more.”
- “The flow and ease of dynamic gameplay is wonderful.”
- “You gotta love this game; the monsters and gameplay are awesome!”
- “Every update makes the gameplay worse and worse.”
- “Definitely a pay-to-win game; unless you plan on dropping a couple hundred bucks on this game, you're going to be severely outmatched. If you want a game where gameplay and experience is what gets you to the top instead of how deep your wallet is, I don't recommend this game.”
- “The producers of the game have forsaken gameplay for profit margin.”
stability
81 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
5%
2%
93%
The game's stability is widely criticized, with numerous users reporting frequent glitches, freezes, and lag, particularly on Android devices. Many players express frustration over lost items and poor matchmaking, attributing these issues to a lack of effective development and support from the developers. While some users still find enjoyment in the game, the overwhelming sentiment is that its current state is plagued by significant technical problems that detract from the overall experience.
- “I just love this game, and it runs great on my phone. I would tell everyone about the game.”
- “This is a very cool RPG-style game with almost no bugs in it, no freezes or crashes. It's friggin' epic.”
- “Runs great on my $50 Walmart phone.”
- “Game has turned to trash... glitches, lag, and just poor or lack of development.”
- “The game feels very laggy and often freezes.”
- “Every time I go to battle, the game randomly freezes, when I try to check my inbox the game randomly freezes, and when I do missions, the game randomly freezes.”
monetization
44 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
16%
20%
64%
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism, with players highlighting an overwhelming presence of ads, intrusive microtransactions, and a pay-to-win structure that detracts from the overall experience. Many users express frustration over the slow gameplay caused by ad loading times and the perception that the game prioritizes profit over player enjoyment, leading to a decline in the player base. While some appreciate the option to earn in-game currency through watching ads, the general sentiment is that the game has become a cash grab, with excessive reliance on in-app purchases and advertising.
- “I really like how offers are now available as opposed to in-app purchases only.”
- “I love this game, and as is with 99.99% of the 'free' game apps, it is free to play, yet in-game purchases enhance the game's enjoyment.”
- “The game downloads and plays ads in the background to earn money on all users.”
- “It's fun to play for a bit and the character designs are great, but man, they are going way too hard with the microtransactions here.”
- “The microtransactions ruined this game; the estate of the late H.R. Giger ought to revoke their privilege to use his artwork for their awful game.”
music
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
70%
10%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players praising the updated soundtracks for fitting the game's dark theme and enhancing the overall experience, while others express dissatisfaction with the changes, preferring the original music. Many users also wish for the option to disable the in-game music or play their own, citing repetitiveness and a few instances of poor quality. Overall, the music aspect is seen as a significant but polarizing element of the game.
- “Graphics are good, music is amazing.”
- “Love the new music and artwork!”
- “Simply the best game ever and the new music update made it better.”
- “Great game, but it's gone downhill in terms of soundtrack and general quality.”
- “Boring bad music.”
- “I love the game and gave it a five until I updated and the music changed. The old music was much better; this new update music is awful and quickly brought down my rating of the game. Please fix.”
humor
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is described as a mixed bag; while some players find it genuinely funny and entertaining, others feel that certain aspects, like repetitive events and long loading times, detract from the overall experience. Despite these criticisms, many users appreciate the game's comedic elements and engaging quests.
- “It's very funny, this game is fantastic and good games like this should continue to be developed.”
- “This game is jam-packed with quests and events; it is not even funny.”
- “The funny thing is that I've paid around 30 bucks for soul points already.”
optimization
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
43%
The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with many users reporting sluggish performance and lag on various devices, including high-end models like the HTC One and Nexus 7. While some players appreciate the graphics and smooth performance, the overall consensus indicates that the game suffers from significant optimization issues, leading to a frustrating experience for many.
- “Hopefully it will be better optimized soon, great game.”
- “Great performance.”
- “The graphics are great and the game runs smoothly.”
- “Maybe other people would like it, but I felt like this game has a dated look and performance was sluggish on my phone.”
- “Now it's riddled with bugs, cheats, and poor gameplay performance. Stay away.”
- “Game is extremely laggy on my HTC One. Quad-core 1.7GHz and 2GB of RAM isn't enough for the poor optimization on my device.”
grinding
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The grinding aspect of the game is heavily criticized for being pay-to-win, particularly disadvantaging new players who must invest significant time or money to compete at higher levels. While there are various events available, they often become repetitive and the best rewards are typically unattainable for average players, making the experience tedious for some. Overall, it serves as a decent time killer but may not appeal to those who dislike grinding.
- “Only drawback is that if you didn't get in the game at the start, 8 years ago, it'll cost you tons of money or years of grinding to get to top ranks.”
- “The game has different events that you can play regardless of your level, but most of them become tedious (repetitive and boring) quickly, and the good rewards are out of your average player's reach.”
- “Nice time killer, can be a bit tedious if you're not into these kinds of games.”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is largely negative, with users expressing frustration over technical issues such as unresponsive touch controls, lag, and overall boredom with gameplay mechanics. These problems detract from the immersive experience, leading to disappointment and dissatisfaction.
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's atmosphere is characterized by a dark and gritty tone, complemented by impressive artwork and an engaging storyline. Players find it to be both fun and enjoyable, creating a unique blend of lightheartedness within its darker themes.
- “A fun game with a dark and gritty atmosphere.”
- “This game has great artwork, a good storyline, and a fun and enjoyable atmosphere.”
- “Pretty cool and dark atmosphere.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players note that while the game may start off slowly, it offers significant replay value, making it an engaging experience worth revisiting.
- “Kinda slow at the start but has tons of replay value.”
- “Great game, lots of replay value.”