Darkness Ahead

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In "Darkness Ahead" , players embark on an adventure to find a missing brother in a plateau with a dark past. The game features a mysterious story, puzzle-solving, and the collection of useful tools and clues. Players must navigate abandoned buildings, avoid threats, and unravel the supernatural events that occurred in the area. The ultimate goal is to understand the past and use that knowledge to find the missing brother.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

Reviews

26%

Audience ScoreBased on 22 reviews

atmosphere3 positive mentions

monetization2 negative mentions

The game features a captivating storyline with elements of horror and adventure, enhanced by intriguing mini-puzzles.
Graphics and sound design are of commendable quality, contributing to an atmospheric experience.
The game is reasonably priced, making it an enticing option for fans of walking simulator/horror/adventure genres.

The game suffers from poor optimization, with frequent FPS drops and lack of support for modern display resolutions.
Many aspects of the game, including the repetitive environment and simplistic enemy design, lead to a boring and unengaging experience.
The game is criticized for being an asset flip, lacking originality and proper crediting of asset creators, which raises ethical concerns.

story
12 mentions
25 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
25 % negative mentions
The story in "Darkness Ahead" revolves around a protagonist searching for his missing brother who disappeared during a camping trip, leading him to an old village filled with horror and adventure elements. While some reviews criticize the plot for being weak and simplistic, others appreciate its captivating nature and the integration of mini-puzzles that enhance the experience. Overall, the narrative is described as intriguing, though opinions vary on its execution and depth.
- “Darkness Ahead offers a captivating storyline, incorporating elements of horror and adventure through its intriguing mini-puzzles.”
- “The story is simple: the main character is searching for his brother who disappeared on a camping trip, so he heads to the camping site.”
- “Darkness Ahead is a game with a great story.”
- “A very weak horror movie with a strained, difficult storyline.”
- “Looking for your missing sibling, apparently, but does the intricacy of the plot matter when confronted with such low-effort asset flipping?”
- “The main plot of the game can be completed in 30-40 minutes.”
graphics
6 mentions
50 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The graphics and sound design of the game are generally praised for their commendable quality, with many users finding them satisfying and decent. Even on older hardware, players report a comfortable gaming experience after adjusting graphic settings, highlighting the game's effective use of lighting and sound.
- “The graphics and sound design are of commendable quality.”
- “Graphics quality looks satisfying and sound design is very good.”
- “My PC is quite old (i7-2700k / GTX 560 Ti) but after some changes in graphic options, I had a comfortable gaming experience.”
- “The graphics are just average.”
- “The graphics are decent but nothing impressive.”
- “My PC is quite old (i7-2700k / GTX 560 Ti), and even after adjusting the graphic options, the experience was still lacking.”
monetization
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the developers has been criticized for being unethical, as they allegedly plagiarize assets from other creators without proper credit, leading to accusations of cash grab tactics and low-quality offerings. This pattern of behavior raises concerns about the integrity of the game's content and the developers' respect for original creators.
- “The developers here didn't credit any of the artists and real game developers who created the assets, so this is plagiarism as well as a cash grab.”
- “The industry has shown a repeated pattern of unethically dumping other people's work onto Steam as a cheap, nasty cash grab.”
music
2 mentions
50 % positive mentions
-50 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The music in the game is noted for its calming and relaxing qualities, providing a soothing backdrop that can enhance the experience. However, some players find that it becomes monotonous over time, leading to feelings of boredom as they engage in repetitive tasks.
- “The soundtrack of delayed footsteps while finding letters by the barrel fires created an immersive atmosphere.”
- “After searching all the houses that are exactly the same, finding the letters by the barrel fires, and lighting candles to the soundtrack of delayed footsteps, I got depressingly bored.”
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
optimization
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
-100 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game has received mixed feedback; while some users report severe issues that prevent gameplay even on the lowest settings, others have noted significant improvements following an optimization update that enhanced performance on their systems.
- “The performance improvements from the latest optimization have significantly enhanced my gaming experience.”
- “I noticed a remarkable difference in frame rates after the optimization patch; the game feels much more responsive now.”
- “Horrible optimization, can't even play on the lowest settings.”
- “The optimization update made the game run much more smoothly on my system.”
atmosphere
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is noted for its strong sense of mystery and visual appeal, though some reviewers feel it falls short of being a masterpiece overall.
- “The visuals create a captivating atmosphere filled with mystery and intrigue.”
- “The game's atmosphere is immersive, drawing players into its mysterious world.”
- “The overall ambiance enhances the experience, making it feel both enchanting and enigmatic.”
humor
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is largely derived from the predictable and scripted appearances of creatures, which contrasts with the lack of meaningful interaction, creating a sense of irony. Players find amusement in the absurdity of the situation rather than in dynamic gameplay.