Demon Of The Dark

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"Demon Of The Dark" is a horror exploration game where players, as Ethan, investigate a terrifying hospital to uncover its dark past. A mutated organism roams the halls, and if spotted, players must flee for their lives. The game features challenging puzzles and a chilling atmosphere, offering a gripping horror experience for players.

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Play Modes

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

65%

Audience ScoreBased on 17 reviews

atmosphere5 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game features a dark and chilling atmosphere that effectively evokes suspense and horror.
Visually stunning graphics and sound ambience contribute to an engaging experience, especially for a young developer's first game.
There is potential for growth and improvement in future projects from the developer, making this a promising start.

The game suffers from numerous bugs, including high mouse sensitivity, clipping issues, and performance problems that detract from the experience.
The story is underdeveloped, leaving players confused and unsatisfied with the overall narrative.
Many players feel the game is too short and lacks sufficient content, making it more suitable as a free demo rather than a paid title.

atmosphere
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63%
13%
25%
The atmosphere of the game is generally praised for its dark and spine-chilling qualities, enhanced by atmospheric lighting and high-quality graphics. However, some reviewers feel that the music does not effectively complement the tension, and while the overall ambiance is strong, it could benefit from further refinement to fully realize its potential.
- “In general, walking simulators can be quite fun, especially if the atmosphere, the VHS effect (that is quite popular these days), high-quality assets, and gameplay story compensate for the simplicity of basically doing nothing.”
- “All around, atmospheric lighting helps evoke a sense of dreaded suspense as shocking scenes of barbarism, mutilation, brutality, and bloodshed paint a harrowing picture, issuing frightening reminders of the demonic monster's horrific malevolence.”
- “Its spine-chilling atmosphere, intricate storytelling, and skillfully designed gameplay combine to create an experience that will have you on the edge of your seat from start to finish.”
- “The monster only appears at the end, and plays royalty-free chase music that does not fit the atmosphere.”
- “Well... what I did like is the dark atmosphere.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The game's story has received mixed reviews, with some players criticizing it as simplistic and poorly developed, likening it to the work of a young child. In contrast, others praise its spine-chilling atmosphere and intricate storytelling, highlighting how these elements enhance the overall experience.
- “Its spine-chilling atmosphere, intricate storytelling, and skillfully designed gameplay combine to create an experience that will have you on the edge of your seat from start to finish.”
- “If the game was made by a 14-year-old, then the plot must have been made by a younger sibling.”
- “Story? Nothing. Assets are blurry textures even on epic settings.”
- “In general, walking simulators can be quite fun, especially if the atmosphere, the VHS effect (that is quite popular these days), high-quality assets, and gameplay story compensate for the simplicity of basically doing nothing.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
75%
Overall, the graphics received a mixed response; while many users appreciated the good quality and atmospheric elements, some felt that it fell short of expectations. Basic graphic options were noted, but the overall ambiance, including sound, was praised as enhancing the experience.
- “The graphics are awesome, and the atmosphere and sound ambience are great.”
- “It's cheap, and the graphics were pretty good.”
- “The graphics were nice, and the atmosphere was there but it fell short.”
- “The graphics are very basic and lack detail.”
- “There are only a few graphic options available, which is disappointing.”
- “The visual quality feels outdated and doesn't meet modern standards.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Gameplay in walking simulators is often characterized by a focus on atmosphere and storytelling, with players primarily engaging in exploration rather than traditional mechanics. While the use of high-quality assets and effects can enhance the experience, the overall simplicity and lack of action may leave some players feeling that the gameplay is lacking.
- “The setting is generic, and the gameplay is walking around doing nothing.”
- “In general, walking simulators can be quite fun, especially if the atmosphere, the VHS effect (that is quite popular these days), high-quality assets, and gameplay story compensate for the simplicity of basically doing nothing.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
150%
The music in the game is generally seen as lacking, with users noting that it fails to enhance the atmosphere effectively. The use of royalty-free chase music during key moments, such as the monster's appearance, is particularly criticized for not aligning with the game's overall tone.
- “The monster only appears at the end and plays royalty-free chase music that does not fit the atmosphere.”
- “The soundtrack is repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “The music feels out of place and fails to enhance the overall experience of the game.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game shows potential but suffers from significant optimization issues, running below 10fps on medium settings even with high-end hardware like the RTX 3060 and Ryzen 9 5900HX, and consistently low GPU usage suggests that further optimization is needed.
- “The game looks promising but requires optimization; it runs below 10fps on medium settings with an RTX 3060 and Ryzen 9 5900HX, showing GPU usage below 30% most of the time, indicating the possibility of further optimization.”
- “The game looks promising but requires optimization; it runs below 10 FPS on medium settings with an RTX 3060 and Ryzen 9 5900HX, and GPU usage is below 30% most of the time, indicating the possibility of further optimization.”