Dark Sun

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Dark Sun is a single player role playing game with fantasy, post-apocalyptic and dark fantasy themes. It was developed by crycat and was released on December 15, 2023. It received positive reviews from players.

Accompany a wanderer through their dying world while they approach their end. Uncover why the world has become this way. This game is a puzzle-platformer with RPG elements, meaning that you can interact with most of the world. Features: The game is free but I get your time. No, you can't have it back it's in my secret box. Original OST that my friend says is good. You play as yourself. A bit …

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86%Audience ScoreBased on 22 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game features charming and unique pixel art with a surreal and touching story that makes an emotional impact.
The puzzles are well-designed, engaging, and offer fun, clever mechanics that encourage thoughtful problem-solving.
The soundtrack and overall atmosphere add to the immersive experience, making it a memorable short game with potential for future continuations.

The controls and platforming mechanics can be frustrating, with issues like poor collision detection and a difficult timer system that impacts gameplay negatively.
The graphics are inconsistent and sometimes considered poor quality, which detracts from the visual appeal and overall polish of the game.
Some narrative elements and the ending feel abrupt or unsatisfying, leaving players wanting more resolution or depth.

gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
42%
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The gameplay receives mixed feedback, with some praising its unique mechanics, intriguing puzzles, and story-rich experience, while others criticize it as janky, with frustrating menus and a problematic timer mechanic that detracts from enjoyment. Many feel the gameplay is minimal or secondary to the narrative, making it feel more like an art experience than a fully realized game.
- “The soundtrack is good, mechanics and story are interesting, puzzles are hard. I would love to see a continuation from where the ending left off; the developer is definitely talented.”
- “Really good and fun short story-rich game, has great mechanics and really fun gameplay.”
- “I'm loving this game so far; the mechanics are very unique.”
- “Menus, gameplay mechanics, and narrative felt janky.”
- “This is trying very hard (and failing) to be an 'art experience' rather than a genuine game... the graphics are awful, yes, but it's important to know the gameplay itself is even worse.”
- “What negligible gameplay there is serves only as a flimsy excuse to pass this off as a game when gameplay wasn't the developer's intention... and that's a problem.”
story
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
70%
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The story is praised for being touching, interesting, and emotionally engaging, often described as short but impactful with a charming, surreal atmosphere. While many players enjoy the narrative and its unique characters, some find the ending unsatisfying or abrupt, expressing hope for a continuation or deeper resolution. Overall, the story is considered a strong highlight that complements the gameplay and art style.
- “A beautiful, short game with a touching (and a bit sad) story.”
- “This was a great game, the story is awesome, the puzzles were cool to solve, and the ending was amazing.”
- “I had a blast playing it and the story is really interesting, excited to see where it all leads!”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics are widely criticized for being poorly executed, with many describing them as unattractive and inconsistent, resulting in one of the worst visual experiences on the platform. However, those who appreciate this specific aesthetic may find some appeal in the style.
- “The graphics here are particularly awful, some of the worst pixel crap "art" I've seen in a long time... and it's not all pixel crap, which means it doesn't even look authentic, just awful, so bad that it actually stands out as one of the worst looking games on Steam.”
- “This is trying very hard (and failing) to be an "art experience" rather than a genuine game... the graphics are awful, yes, but it's important to know the gameplay itself is even worse.”
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emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its beautiful, concise storytelling that evokes strong, touching emotions with a slightly sad tone. Its gorgeous art and great music further enhance the emotional impact on players.
- “A beautiful, short game with a touching (and a bit sad) story.”
- “Gorgeous art, great music, and a strong emotional impact.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music is praised as great and complements the game's gorgeous art and emotional impact, enhancing the overall experience. Reviewers appreciate the soundtrack's quality alongside engaging mechanics and story.
- “Gorgeous art, great music, and a strong emotional impact.”
- “The soundtrack is good, mechanics and story are interesting, puzzles are hard... I would love to see a continuation from where the ending left off; the developer is definitely talented.”