Dark Water: Slime Invader
- March 18, 2021
- DEVBOX
Dark Water' a story about the adventures of Gran Gran and her Granddaughter who are trying to save their town from an attack by the cursed slimes. Use your trusty bow, diverse actions and jump mechanics to defeat foes and overcome traps to save the village from this crisis. Attack : Acquiring a specific ability will allow you to attack in slow motion in mid-air. Teleportation Arrow : Ai…
Reviews
- The game features beautiful graphics and a well-crafted atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.
- Gameplay is smooth with tight controls, and the introduction of new abilities keeps the challenges fresh and engaging.
- The relationship between the characters adds emotional depth, making the gameplay feel meaningful and rewarding.
- The game can put players in frustrating situations where they can progress without their companion, forcing them to restart levels from scratch.
- Some mechanics, like the throwing of the grandmother, can become tedious and may disrupt the flow of gameplay.
- Limited checkpoints and the inability to save mid-level can lead to frustration, especially during challenging chase sequences.
- gameplay4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by smooth mechanics and well-crafted stages, featuring enjoyable bullet-time archery shooting. While the archery mechanics are highly praised for their quality and variety, some players find the stamina management aspect to be tiresome. Overall, the game offers good controls, a balanced difficulty curve, and a satisfying progression pace.
“It is an interesting platformer, it has bullet-time archery shooting, each stage is well crafted, the gameplay is smooth and enjoyable.”
“Archery mechanics are *chef's kiss* 👌”
“And it's a pretty good one: good controls, good skillset, good variety of levels, perfect progression pace (how quickly you acquire new stuff, how quickly new mechanics are introduced etc), perfect difficulty curve.”
“The mechanics of this part were tiresome, as you constantly needed to catch her, aim, and shoot her, all the while your stamina bar drops.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their simplicity and aesthetic appeal, with many users highlighting the beautiful art style and vibrant visuals that enhance the overall experience of the game.
“The graphics are simple, but look really good for this type of game.”
“I was instantly blown away by the beautiful art style 🎨.”
“Beyond the exhilarating combat and colorful visuals, there's a deeper message here.”
- music3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The game's background music is present but tends to be louder than desired, even at the lowest setting, which can overshadow other game sounds. Players typically prefer a softer music level that complements rather than dominates the gameplay experience.
“The game does have some background music.”
“For this type of game, I usually keep the music going, but make it soft enough that it's still there but not dominating the game sounds.”
“With this game, the softest background music level you can set is still louder than what I would expect.”
- emotional3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by a surprisingly touching storyline that resonates deeply with players, often leading to tears over unexpected moments, such as encounters with cursed slimes. Many reviewers describe the experience as an emotional rollercoaster, emphasizing its impactful narrative that leaves a lasting impression.
“The storyline's surprisingly touching. 😢”
“I may or may not have shed a tear over cursed slimes. 😭”
“Emotional rollercoaster, 10/10 would cry again. 🎢”
- story3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The storyline is noted for its surprising emotional depth, focusing on a hero's journey intertwined with themes of friendship and perseverance.
“The storyline is surprisingly touching 😢.”
“A story of a hero's fight.”
“The story of the bow and friend.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by lighthearted interactions, such as Aloy's playful remark to her grandmother, showcasing a blend of warmth and wit that adds charm to the characters and their relationships.
“Aloy: [laughing] Grandma, you're a legend!”
“The game's witty dialogue had me chuckling at every turn.”
“I love how the characters have such a playful banter; it really lightens the mood!”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere is widely praised for its beauty, contributing to an overall positive and immersive experience.
“The game is visually stunning and creates an immersive atmosphere.”
“The ambiance is captivating, drawing you into the world.”
“The atmosphere is rich and detailed, enhancing the overall experience.”