DarkLast

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DarkLast is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by NedoStudio and was released on February 15, 2018. It received negative reviews from players.

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.

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33%Audience ScoreBased on 18 reviews

emotional1 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

Atmospheric and evokes a sense of isolation in a dark, bleak forest setting.
Encourages exploration with open-ended areas rather than linear progression.
Offers a simple, somber survival horror experience suitable for players interested in experimental indie titles.

Lacks scare factor and strong horror elements despite being classified as a horror game.
Poor graphics, repetitive gameplay, minimal enemy variety, and only one weapon available.
Technical issues including long loading times, poor optimization, lack of options and controls instructions, and an overall unpolished feel.

story
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
34%
33%
The story in the game is minimal and delivered sparsely, with little environmental or narrative depth, often leaving players to piece together connections to the protagonist's past indirectly. While some find the lack of a compelling or structured narrative disappointing, others view it as secondary to the game's atmosphere and gameplay experience. Overall, the story is modest and not the main focus, which may not satisfy those seeking a layered or dynamic narrative.
- “Atmosphere is central to the design, but without strong environmental storytelling or dynamic world-building, the sense of dread occasionally struggles to maintain momentum.”
- “The premise suggests a connection to the protagonist’s troubled past, yet storytelling is delivered sparsely and often indirectly.”
- “For those seeking polished mechanics, layered storytelling, and dynamic encounter design, it may fall short, but as a compact indie effort, it stands as a modest exploration of solitary survival in a hostile wilderness.”
- “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 stuff and calls it good.”
- “This game is not labeled FPS, it is in fact a shooter with no story (story was advertised), asset snapping (same ones repeated over and over), and a misleading trailer that suggests exploration or horror elements.”
atmosphere
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game's atmosphere is its strongest element, creating a dark, psychological journey through a mysterious woodland with effective ambient sound design. However, the lack of dynamic world-building and limited environmental storytelling sometimes weakens the sense of dread. While appealing to fans of experimental horror, the atmosphere doesn't fully reach its potential.
- “Framed around a lone protagonist navigating a mysterious and hostile woodland, the game positions itself as an atmospheric journey into darkness, both literal and psychological.”
- “If you like atmospheric horror in the dark, this is it for you!”
- “The only thing it has in common with horror is the atmosphere and the fact that it's dark.”
- “Atmosphere is central to the design, but without strong environmental storytelling or dynamic world-building, the sense of dread occasionally struggles to maintain momentum.”
- “Sound design contributes to atmosphere with ambient forest noises and subtle cues, though the audio landscape remains relatively sparse.”
gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
60%
The gameplay in Darklast is characterized by simple and repetitive combat focused on killing approaching enemies, with functional but basic shooting mechanics. It emphasizes atmosphere and exploration over mechanical depth, resulting in a somber but somewhat shallow survival experience. Players seeking polished or dynamic gameplay may find it lacking, though it serves as a modest indie exploration of isolation.
- “Darklast, developed and published by nedostudio, is a first-person survival horror title that attempts to blend open-ended exploration with light combat mechanics in a bleak forest setting.”
- “For those seeking polished mechanics, layered storytelling, and dynamic encounter design, it may fall short, but as a compact indie effort, it stands as a modest exploration of solitary survival in a hostile wilderness.”
- “There is no indication of what we are supposed to do; gameplay is repetitive, we only kill approaching enemies.”
- “Shooting mechanics are functional but simple, lacking the refinement or tactile feedback often expected in first-person horror shooters.”
- “It prioritizes mood and isolation over mechanical complexity, offering a somber forest journey with light combat and exploratory elements.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The graphics are widely criticized for poor quality, lack of optimization, and absence of customization options, resulting in sluggish performance even on high-end systems. Visuals are considered terrible and detract significantly 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 is only a small part of what you will meet." And it's true, you'll also encounter terrible visuals and a complete lack of substance.”
- “Poor graphics.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users overwhelmingly view the monetization as a blatant cash grab, criticizing it for prioritizing profit over player experience.
- “Pure quick cash grab.”
- “Do not be fooled, this is a cash grab.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional impact of the game is subtle and may not fully resonate with players who prefer a clear, structured narrative arc, potentially limiting its emotional engagement for some.
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is notably absent, resulting in a lack of atmosphere and tension during exploration, particularly in the graveyard area. This absence diminishes the potential spookiness and overall immersion.
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users feel the game’s optimization is lacking and could be significantly improved for a smoother experience.
- “If only it were optimized better.”