Dark Survival

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Dark Survival is a single player casual role playing game. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Dark Survival is a single-player role-playing game where players must survive against swarming monsters. It features beautiful graphics and engaging game mechanics but is hindered by frequent advertisements and numerous bugs. The gameplay involves a lot of grinding, challenging players to persist through intense survival moments.

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69%

Audience ScoreBased on 929 reviews

gameplay22 positive mentions

monetization63 negative mentions

Great art style and interesting character designs.
Fun gameplay with a variety of characters and skills to unlock.
Offers a unique take on the survival genre with engaging mechanics.

Frequent crashes and lag issues make the game frustrating to play.
Heavy reliance on ads and microtransactions can detract from the experience.
Progression feels slow and grindy, making it hard to enjoy the game long-term.

monetization
76 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
16%
1%
83%
The monetization strategy of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the excessive number of ads and the high costs of in-app purchases. While some appreciate that ads are mostly optional and can provide bonuses, others criticize the long ad durations and the lack of rewards for watching them. Additionally, players have noted that certain characters and items are locked behind paywalls or require watching numerous ads, leading to a perception of greed in the game's monetization approach.
- “The learning curve is great fun and monetization is minimal.”
- “No ads at all, just a very well made skill-based game.”
- “I love the game and purchased no ads and a skin, but I have yet to receive the skin.”
- “I do enjoy the game, and I love the character's art style, but to be honest, the fact that most of the items in the game (mostly characters) seem to only be available through watching quite a lot of ads for currency, and multiple days of doing it I might add, or through paying money.”
- “The main reason it's vastly inferior to other games is the seemingly greed-driven pricing of the blue crystals and various packs available in the shop (skins are particularly outrageous) and $7.49 to remove ads is about 300% what it should be, same goes for the monthly subscription.”
- “The amount of ads is crazy; I know y'all need to make money, but three consecutive 30-second ads after dying once is excessive.”
gameplay
47 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
47%
44%
9%
The gameplay of the game is generally described as fun and engaging, with solid mechanics and a unique art style, though it suffers from issues such as slow progression, repetitive elements, and a lack of depth compared to similar titles. While some players appreciate the customization options and daily rewards, many express frustration with the monetization strategies and the absence of essential features like skill descriptions and death animations. Overall, the gameplay is seen as decent but hindered by various shortcomings that prevent it from reaching its full potential.
- “The gameplay is good and the rewards are pretty generous.”
- “The weapons are original, the characters are distinct, the gameplay is fun, and the ads are mostly optional.”
- “It's so easy and fun and addictive; I love the mechanics and the way it was drawn.”
- “The gameplay itself is decent, but there are some issues that outweigh the good parts of the game.”
- “Gameplay gets boring fast after a few games.”
- “Dull gameplay, gets boring quite fast.”
graphics
43 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
33%
7%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their unique art style, vibrant character designs, and overall visual appeal, with many users highlighting the hand-drawn aesthetic and smooth animations. However, some players express concerns about performance issues when the monster count is high and feel that the execution of certain graphic ideas could be improved. Despite these criticisms, the art style remains a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's charm and enjoyment.
- “The art style is freaking amazing, but the game has skins that offer autoloot mechanics that remind me of those eastern pay-to-win play style MMOs.”
- “Great survival game! The graphics, the sound, the visuals, and the character design are not your typical games. 100% entertaining and 0% boring.”
- “Love the art style; even the title menu is gorgeous. A lot of effort has been put into this game. Hope the best for the devs.”
- “And when monster count is above 70, the game is unplayable even if I turn the graphics to low.”
- “Graphics could be better.”
- “Fun game but way too many microtransactions... it's just a phone game; why do they have transactions asking for over $100? The demographic of most phone game users are children, and it's really scummy having so many transactions left and right with a 'battle pass' you need to purchase every month for in-game items that amount to nothing for real money!?”
grinding
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessive and tedious, particularly as they progress beyond level 5, leading to frustration with farming missions and energy limitations. While the rewards for grinding can be appealing, many feel that the lack of variety and content makes the experience repetitive and discouraging, especially for new players. Overall, the game is seen as enjoyable but suffers from a significant grind that detracts from its potential fun.
- “Levelling characters is neat and rewards playing the game well, but turns grindy very fast.”
- “This game is way too grindy and confusing without it.”
- “Game could be fun but can already see it's gonna just be a tedious grind and repetitive, not enough thought out content, just copy and paste.”
stability
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is a significant concern, with numerous users reporting frequent freezes during gameplay, particularly when leveling up or accessing menus. Many players have experienced crashes that disrupt their progress, leading to frustration despite the game's interesting mechanics. Overall, while the game shows potential, its current state is marred by persistent bugs and performance issues.
- “This game truly has lost potential written all over it. Gameplay doesn't really feel good, many basic features (like just checking what your skills do in battle) don't exist at all. Combined skills feel quite weak, there's no death animation, the game just freezes and then says game over. The menus are pretty lackluster, there's no animation for leveling up, it just freezes again and then you see you went up a level. Same for going into battle; magic survival just does everything this game does, but better.”
- “In the middle of the game, it always freezes out.”
- “Game does not even work, freezes immediately during login.”
story
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
11%
56%
33%
The game's story is complemented by a structured mode that includes both a narrative-driven campaign and endless survival challenges, but players find the leveling process slow and frustrating, particularly with farming missions. Additionally, translation issues hinder comprehension of quests and weapon functionalities, while daily and monthly quests often suffer from bugs that detract from the overall experience. Despite these challenges, the game is seen as an enjoyable time killer with balanced upgrades.
- “The upgrades feel balanced and there is a story mode as well as endless survival with leaderboards.”
- “Pretty fun time killer, translations are all over the place though, making it kinda difficult to understand what weapons do or what the quests are.”
- “The game is good, but slow to level up and doesn't have skill combinations; even daily missions require 4 games to complete.”
- “It has a quest with a skill I never saw or got, it's goblin fire skills.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
12%
38%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some tracks, like "Embers of Hope," praised for their emotional impact and atmosphere, while others, particularly the main menu and first level music, are criticized for being repetitive and unappealing. Overall, while the soundtrack contributes positively to the game's vibe, technical issues regarding music playback detract from the experience.
- “The art and graphics are great, as well as the music. The song for the map 'The Embers of Hope' is especially great; for some reason, it made me want to go back and re-watch Attack on Titan.”
- “Good music, atmosphere, and graphics.”
- “I love the vibe of it; the theme and music are amazing, giving that '20 Minutes Till Dawn' an RPG style.”
- “The main menu music is repetitive and annoying.”
- “The music for the first level is embarrassingly bad.”
- “I would rate it higher, but the fact I can't play music or have picture-in-picture working at the same time is really disappointing.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game's optimization has received mixed feedback, with users reporting significant lag during intense gameplay, particularly when many enemies are present. While the overall experience is enjoyable, players emphasize the need for performance improvements to enhance stability and reliability.
- “The game is good, but the developer needs to fix the performance issues.”
- “Cool game, just needs some optimization.”
- “4 stars because it's poorly optimized (lag) and Jin isn't guaranteed. I had 10 of them and now I have 0 items with Jin because it's that unreliable.”
- “Like in any other games of this type, optimization is key - the game lags when there are lots of enemies present.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its engaging music, immersive mood, and impressive graphics, all of which contribute to a captivating overall experience.
- “The music, atmosphere, and graphics create an immersive experience.”
- “The overall mood is enhanced by the stunning visuals and captivating soundtrack.”
- “The combination of sound design and visual elements truly sets the tone for an unforgettable journey.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Character development in this game is highly praised for its innovative design and engaging unlocks, with players appreciating the unique weapon and item combinations. The overall experience is described as visually captivating and entertaining, setting it apart from typical survival games.
- “Character design, unlocks, and weapon/item combos are probably the best in the genre!”
- “Great survival game! The graphics, sound, and visual character design are not your typical games. 100% entertaining and 0% boring.”