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Dark the Dead

62%Game Brain Score
graphics, monetization
90% User Score Based on 20 reviews

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Dark the Dead is an exciting game where you take on the role of a hidden wanderer who goes to meet an elder to receive a new task. The elder's magic coins were stolen, and your main goal is to return them. Travel through dark and dangerous lands, where mysterious obstacles, ancient secrets and battles with enemies await you. Explore forgotten lands to find magical coins and bring them back. I…

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90%
Audience ScoreBased on 20 reviews
graphics2 negative mentions

  • The game features interesting levels with engaging challenges and secrets, making it enjoyable for fans of platformers.
  • It combines puzzle and platforming elements, providing a unique experience for players who appreciate retro-style games.
  • The background sprites are visually appealing, contributing to the overall aesthetic of the game.
  • The game is criticized for being a low-quality asset flip, lacking originality and depth, and using outdated graphics.
  • Technical issues such as uncustomizable controls and poor resolution options hinder the gameplay experience.
  • There are concerns about fake reviews and unethical practices by the developer, leading to a lack of trust in the game's quality.
  • graphics
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game rely on outdated retro pixel art, which has drawn criticism for lacking modern visual appeal. Additionally, players are frustrated by the absence of resolution options and meaningful graphics adjustments.

    • “A choice was made to use obsolete, decades-old retro pixel art as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
    • “There's no option to change the resolution and no useful graphics tweaks.”
  • monetization
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization aspect of games developed with Gamemaker Studio is criticized for being heavily focused on retro pixel shovelware and cash grabs, often featuring low-quality content and misleading marketing tactics. Many games are released in quick succession, accompanied by fake reviews from accounts that appear to be created solely for promoting these scams.

    • “They're all written in either Russian or broken English, appear at almost exactly the same time, very shortly after the game launched on Steam, all have a direct Steam purchase of the game, and the accounts are used consistently to write fake reviews for asset flips and other cash grabs/scams.”
    • “Gamemaker Studio is most commonly used to make retro pixel shovelware and cash grabs.”

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