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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38%

Audience ScoreBased on 32 reviews

atmosphere2 positive mentions

story4 negative mentions

Some players found the game to be surprisingly good for its simplicity and atmospheric horror elements.
A few reviews mentioned that the game successfully creates a spooky experience, despite its flaws.
The game has a unique premise that could appeal to fans of atmospheric horror.

The game is criticized for being an asset flip with poor graphics, lack of originality, and minimal content.
Players reported significant performance issues, including long loading times and sluggish gameplay.
There is no story, instructions, or options menu, leading to a frustrating and confusing experience for players.

story
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
8%
59%
33%
The game lacks a compelling story, dropping players directly into action without any introduction or narrative context. While some users note that the absence of a captivating storyline may not detract from the overall experience, others feel misled by promotional materials that suggested a more engaging plot. Ultimately, the focus is 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 experience 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), asset snapping (the same ones over and over), and a misleading trailer that would have you think that you are venturing into a cemetery, exploratory or horror-based.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The graphics of the game are widely criticized for being poorly optimized, resulting in sluggish performance even on high-end systems. Reviewers note a lack of resolution and graphics tweaks, leading to subpar visuals that detract from the overall experience. The environments, while varied, are described as lacking substance and depth.
- “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 meet terrible visuals and a complete lack of substance.”
- “Let's start with these visuals.”
monetization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization strategy of the game has been widely criticized as a blatant cash grab, with users expressing strong discontent over its perceived exploitation of players for quick profits.
- “Do not be fooled, this is a cash grab.”
- “This is a cash grab.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The music in the game is notably absent, which detracts from the atmosphere, particularly in settings like the graveyard that could benefit from a more immersive audio experience. Reviewers feel that the lack of music leaves the environment feeling less spooky and engaging.
- “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
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The optimization of the game has received criticism, with multiple users expressing a desire for improvements in this area. Overall, the consensus indicates that the current optimization is lacking and could significantly enhance the gaming experience if addressed.
- “If only it were optimized better.”
- “If only it were optimized better.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its effective use of dark, immersive elements that create a compelling horror experience. Players who enjoy atmospheric horror will find it particularly engaging and well-executed.
- “If you like atmospheric horror in the dark, this is it for you!”