- March 2, 2017
- Marcin Mikołajczyk
- 3h median play time
Dark Throne
Platforms
About
In Dark Throne, play as a knight on a mission to lift a curse from the kingdom of Trimont, plunged into eternal night by a mad king. This 2D sidescrolling RPG features nine skills to develop and nine teachers to free, each offering new abilities. Battle various enemies and five bosses, using key combinations for fluid movement. Skills include damage, vitality, and energy expansion for archer, and unique abilities for spy and sorceress.





- The game offers a nostalgic NES platformer feel combined with mild RPG elements, making it enjoyable for fans of retro gaming.
- At a low price, it provides a decent amount of gameplay and a chance to unlock many achievements quickly, appealing to completionists.
- Despite its flaws, the game shows effort in its design and can be entertaining for those who appreciate old-school gaming mechanics.
- The controls are unintuitive and clunky, making gameplay frustrating and difficult to enjoy.
- The game suffers from numerous technical issues, including crashes, poor animations, and unclear hitboxes, detracting from the overall experience.
- It has a very short lifespan and lacks depth, leaving players wanting more content and a more polished experience.
music
16 mentions Positive Neutral NegativeThe music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it repetitive and overly familiar, often recalling tracks from other media like South Park. While some pieces are deemed enjoyable and fitting, others are criticized for being out of place or too loud, and there are requests for adjustable music levels. Overall, the soundtrack is seen as passable, featuring a mix of free music sources, including compositions by Kevin MacLeod.
“Well, I read the pros and cons on this game and I have to agree with what people are saying about this game is true, but it still has excellent entertainment value and the music is good as you play along.”
“While the soundtrack for the most part is passable, featuring your standard piano and baroque ensembles, some are completely out of place.”
“The music is fine, some better than others; however, I find it too loud.”
“On the audible side, the music in particular seems to have been collected from a range of free music sources, including every YouTuber's favorite composer, Kevin MacLeod.”
“While the soundtrack for the most part is passable, featuring your standard piano and baroque ensembles, some tracks are completely out of place.”