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Dark Tales: Edgar Allan Poe's The Premature Burial Collector's Edition

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43%Game Brain Score
story, graphics
grinding, monetization
69% User Score Based on 13 reviews

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Dark Tales: Edgar Allan Poe's The Premature Burial Collector's Edition is a single player action game. It was developed by AMAX Interactive and was released on March 1, 2019. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

A young man has hired Detective Dupin to solve a mysterious case in Dark Tales: Edgar Allan Poe’s The Premature Burial!

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69%
Audience ScoreBased on 13 reviews
story4 positive mentions
grinding3 negative mentions
  • The game features a beautifully crafted artwork and an engaging plot that captures the essence of Edgar Allan Poe's storytelling.
  • Puzzles are challenging and well-designed, providing a satisfying experience for players who enjoy hidden object games.
  • The game runs smoothly without glitches or crashes, enhancing the overall gameplay experience.
  • The lack of a map and hints can lead to frustrating backtracking and navigation issues.
  • Players have reported bugs that prevent progression, such as unclickable objects and inability to complete the game.
  • Some players found the gameplay tedious and repetitive, with a lack of substantial storyline.
  • story
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story aspect of the game receives mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the engaging and atmospheric narrative inspired by Edgar Allan Poe's "The Premature Burial," others find it tedious and lacking in depth. The game successfully immerses players in a dark and suspenseful experience, with clever mini-games and hidden elements enhancing the overall enjoyment for those who appreciate Poe's style. However, some users express frustration with the execution, suggesting that the storyline could be more cohesive and less repetitive.

    • “The story was nice and interesting.”
    • “Very good story.”
    • “I normally like the range of dark tales, but this was tedious. Take a step, do a ho, take another step, another ho. I was like they threw a bunch of ho's together with very little storyline. There was no map, no hints. Honestly, I got very frustrated with it. I suggest you avoid this, save your money.”
    • “Players are once again immersed in the eerie world of Edgar Allan Poe's literary masterpieces, this time unraveling a dark and suspenseful narrative inspired by his haunting tale of 'The Premature Burial.' As the plot unfolds, the game successfully captures the essence of Poe's atmospheric storytelling, offering an engrossing and macabre experience that will keep players on the edge of their seats.”
    • “Thumbs up just for the Poe story.”
  • grinding
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious and frustrating, citing repetitive tasks with minimal storyline and lack of guidance, such as maps or hints. Many recommend avoiding the game due to these issues.

    • “I normally like the range of dark tales, but this was tedious. Take a step, do a quest, take another step, another quest. I felt like they threw a bunch of quests together with very little storyline. There was no map, no hints. Honestly, I got very frustrated with it. I suggest you avoid this; save your money.”
    • “The grinding in this game is relentless and feels like a chore rather than an enjoyable experience. It takes away from the overall enjoyment and makes progress feel painfully slow.”
    • “I found the grinding to be excessively repetitive. It felt like I was just going through the motions without any real sense of achievement or progression.”
  • graphics
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics are praised for their beautiful artwork and stunning color palette, showcasing impressive attention to detail. However, some users experienced issues with functionality, such as unresponsive elements despite adjusting graphic settings. Overall, the visuals contribute significantly to the game's engaging atmosphere.

    • “Beautiful artwork, interesting puzzles, and a surprisingly engaging plot.”
    • “Where it really shines, however, is in the tiny details of its stunning artwork and color palette.”
    • “I tried changing between custom and standard cursor, and full-sized and windowed (the only graphic options), but nothing made the letter 'p' clickable.”
  • optimization
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is well-optimized, running smoothly without any noticeable glitches or crashes, contributing to a positive overall performance experience.

    • “Furthermore, performance-wise, it ran quite smoothly, without any glitches or crashes.”
    • “The optimization in this game is impressive; I experienced no lag even during intense action sequences.”
    • “I appreciate how well the game is optimized for different hardware, allowing a wider range of players to enjoy it.”
  • atmosphere
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere effectively immerses players in the eerie world of Edgar Allan Poe's literary works, particularly drawing inspiration from "The Premature Burial." It successfully captures the essence of Poe's atmospheric storytelling, delivering a dark and suspenseful narrative that keeps players engaged and on edge throughout their experience.

    • “Players are once again immersed in the eerie world of Edgar Allan Poe's literary masterpieces, this time unraveling a dark and suspenseful narrative inspired by his haunting tale of 'The Premature Burial.' As the plot unfolds, the game successfully captures the essence of Poe's atmospheric storytelling, offering an engrossing and macabre experience that will keep players on the edge of their seats.”
  • monetization
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players appreciate the monetization model for allowing a seamless experience free from ads and additional payments, enhancing overall enjoyment of the game.

    • “Boy, I remember how happy I was when I saw that I could play without being interrupted by ads or additional payments.”
  • stability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, users report that the game exhibits strong stability, running smoothly without any noticeable glitches or crashes.

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Dark Tales: Edgar Allan Poe's The Premature Burial Collector's Edition is a action game.

Dark Tales: Edgar Allan Poe's The Premature Burial Collector's Edition is available on PC and Windows.

Dark Tales: Edgar Allan Poe's The Premature Burial Collector's Edition was released on March 1, 2019.

Dark Tales: Edgar Allan Poe's The Premature Burial Collector's Edition was developed by AMAX Interactive.

Dark Tales: Edgar Allan Poe's The Premature Burial Collector's Edition has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its grinding.

Dark Tales: Edgar Allan Poe's The Premature Burial Collector's Edition is a single player game.

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