DarkLast

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DarkLast - horror in the dark. You have to understand your dark past. The forest is preparing you a lot of surprises. Your task - to get out of the uncharted forest. Swamps and thickets is only a small part of what you will meet.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

24%

Audience ScoreBased on 16 reviews

atmosphere3 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

Some players found the game to be surprisingly good despite its simplicity, appreciating the atmospheric horror elements.
A few reviews mentioned that the game could be entertaining for those who enjoy exploring dark environments.
The game has been described as a unique experience that can evoke a sense of terror, albeit unintentionally.

The game is criticized for being an asset flip, using stock GameGuru assets without proper credit, resulting in a lack of originality.
Players reported poor optimization, sluggish performance, and a lack of basic features like a pause menu or instructions.
Many reviews highlighted the absence of a coherent story, repetitive gameplay, and a very limited variety of enemies and weapons.

story
6 mentions
17 % positive mentions
33 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The game's story is largely absent, with players being dropped into action without any introduction or narrative context. While some reviews note that the lack of a compelling story may not detract from the overall experience, others feel misled by promotional materials that suggested a more engaging narrative. Overall, the focus is primarily on gameplay rather than storytelling.
- “But don't let that fool you, you won't be thinking about the story while playing this game, but about the experience.”
- “You start with no intro or story of any kind, just pick up a gun and start to shoot enemies...”
- “No story, just drops you in this random maze type of environment and calls it good.”
- “This game is not labeled as an FPS; it is, in fact, a shooter with no story (the story was advertised), repetitive asset usage, and a misleading trailer that would have you think you are venturing into a cemetery, exploratory or horror-based.”
graphics
3 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have been criticized for poor optimization, resulting in sluggish performance even on high-end systems. Reviewers noted a lack of resolution and graphical tweaks, alongside subpar visuals that detract from the overall experience.
- “If you try to take it seriously as a game, you'll find no resolution or graphics tweaks, no controller tweaks... it's horribly optimized and will be sluggish even on high-end rigs.”
- “Swamps and thickets are only a small part of what you will encounter, and it's true, you'll also meet terrible visuals and a complete lack of substance.”
- “Let's start with these visuals.”
monetization
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has been widely criticized as a blatant cash grab, with users expressing frustration over its exploitative nature.
- “This game feels like a pure quick cash grab.”
- “Do not be fooled, this is a cash grab.”
music
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The music in the game is notably absent, which contributes to a lack of atmosphere in the graveyard setting, leaving it feeling small and less engaging without any spooky soundscapes or threatening enemies to enhance the experience.
- “The graveyard you wander around seems to be very small; it might be a little spooky if it had music or threatening enemies, but it has neither.”
optimization
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that the game's optimization is lacking, with many users expressing a desire for improvements in this area.
- “If only it were optimized better.”
- “The game runs poorly on my system despite meeting the requirements.”
- “I experience frequent frame drops and long loading times, which ruin the experience.”
atmosphere
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its immersive and chilling horror elements, making it an ideal choice for fans of dark, atmospheric experiences.
- “If you like atmospheric horror in the dark, this is it for you!”
- “The game's haunting sound design and eerie visuals create an immersive experience that keeps you on edge.”
- “Every corner of the environment is filled with tension, making you feel like you're truly part of a chilling narrative.”