Dark Times

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Dark Times is a single player strategy game. It was developed by Gromov Studio and was released on February 9, 2025. It received very positive reviews from players.

Welcome to a world consumed by darkness. Take charge of the fight against the Lord of Darkness, whose army of skeletons spreads chaos and destruction. This is a turn-based strategy game with a deep storyline, where every decision you make impacts not only the outcome of battles but the fate of the entire world. Are you ready to challenge the darkness? Cinematic storytelling: The story co…

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92%

Audience ScoreBased on 13 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

Charming graphics and engaging storyline with decent voice acting enhance the overall experience.
The tactical RPG elements allow for interesting character progression and team assembly, making battles thrilling.
The game offers a good amount of content for an early access title, with replayable battles and a variety of characters.

Combat mechanics are basic, lacking meaningful decisions and character positioning during battles.
Limited settings options and no difficulty settings detract from the overall gameplay experience.
The game feels unfinished and simplistic, which may not meet the expectations of players looking for depth.

graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are generally well-received, featuring a cartoony style that complements its dark undertones, though some users note a lack of customization options. While the visual quality is described as beautiful and engaging, there are mixed opinions on the overall strength of the graphics, with some considering them weak in certain areas.
- “Graphics are cartoony but it fits the setting, which actually has a nice dark undertone.”
- “Here is the same thing - simple but interesting gameplay, beautiful graphics and many characters, both friends and enemies.”
- “Excellent storyline, cool voice acting, nice graphics.”
- “The settings options are almost non-existent; graphic options are screen resolution and 'medium' and that's it.”
- “Graphically, Dark Times is weak, but the game design pulls it off to please the eye.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features an excellent storyline complemented by impressive voice acting and graphics, immersing players in a challenging quest against the lord of darkness. While the plot may seem familiar, the engaging narrative and the option to assemble a personalized team of heroes enhance the overall experience, though some players prioritize gameplay over the story itself.
- “Excellent storyline, cool voice acting, nice graphics.”
- “Prepare yourself for an exhilarating and challenging quest to topple the lord of darkness.”
- “The interesting plot and the ability to assemble your own team of heroes make the game engaging.”
- “As usual, the world is in danger. Playing as the heroes, you need to save it. Everything is trivial, but for me, the plot is not the main thing; the main thing is gameplay.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The gameplay is described as simple yet engaging, featuring beautiful graphics and a variety of characters. While some players feel the RPG mechanics are lacking in monster variety, they appreciate the core gameplay experience and prioritize it over the plot. Overall, the gameplay is enjoyable, despite some perceived weaknesses.
- “The gameplay is simple but interesting, complemented by beautiful graphics and a diverse cast of characters, both friends and enemies.”
- “I really enjoyed the RPG mechanics, even if some may find the game lacking compared to others. There could be more monsters, but I believe the developer will address this in future updates.”
- “As usual, the world is in danger, and while the plot may be trivial, the gameplay is what truly matters to me.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players note that grinding is present in the game, as they can revisit previous battles to earn gold for skills, upgrades, and potions. This mechanic encourages replaying content to enhance character progression.
- “The game forces you to grind endlessly for resources, making it feel more like a chore than an enjoyable experience.”
- “Grinding for levels and items becomes tedious, taking away from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
- “The repetitive nature of grinding in this game can quickly lead to burnout and frustration.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users appreciate the inclusion of music and sound effect sliders, allowing for customizable audio experiences that enhance gameplay. This feature is seen as a positive addition, enabling players to tailor the sound to their preferences.
- “The music in this game is absolutely captivating, enhancing the overall experience.”
- “I love how the sound effects and music sliders allow for a personalized audio experience.”
- “The soundtrack perfectly complements the gameplay, making every moment feel epic.”
- “The music is repetitive and lacks variety, making it feel monotonous after a short while.”
- “The sound effects are poorly balanced, often drowning out the music and making it hard to enjoy.”
- “There are no options to customize the music experience, which limits the overall enjoyment of the game.”