Darq
- May 14, 2021
- Unfold Games
- 3h median play time
If you like your puzzle games with a good helping of the macabre, then consider DARQ to be on your must-play list.
DARQ is a single-player horror action game with a good plot, featuring Lloyd, a boy trapped in a nightmare, where he must bend physics and manipulate the dream world to survive. The game boasts ingenious mechanics, great graphics, and a fantastic soundtrack, with a focus on psychological horror through a creepy atmosphere. Gameplay includes gravity-defying puzzles and stealth-based gameplay, as Lloyd must avoid powerful and fast enemies in his quest to wake up.
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- atmosphere2 mentions
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Critic Reviews
DARQ: Complete Edition Review
Darq isn’t the most difficult puzzle game out there, but it does excel in all uniqueness categories. Its greyscale art style adds to its overwhelmingly gothic vibe while providing puzzles that are difficult enough to force you to pause yet easy enough to solve. It’s definitely something to check out, even if you won’t be challenged to the fullest extent.
80%DARQ Complete Edition (Nintendo Switch)
DARQ Complete Edition is a dark puzzle platformer in which you must help a boy named Lloyd navigate a seemingly endless loop of nightmares. Its lack of story and solid scares may disappoint some players, but it’s a solid pick-up for those seeking a quick, creepy gaming experience.
75%DARQ: Complete Edition Review
[i]DARQ: Complete Edition[i/] is a very curious and compelling living nightmare. Fans of puzzle adventures games like [i]Myst[i/] or [i]Broken Sword[i/] will find the alluring mystery and quandaries to solve to be very satisfying. The art direction is impressive, and for a title that was developed by an incredibly small team, it is comparable to mid-level developed indie creations. It is simplicity in a very pure form, and that is why it works so well... at least when it doesn't glitch.
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