Demon Of The Dark

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Demon Of The Dark is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by Green Stream Studio and was released on August 3, 2024. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

SURVIVE Progress through the horrifying hospital, try not to fall prey for the monster who is somewhere in the darkness. Solve puzzles to get a step closer to the exit and making your way out of this nightmare. Your journey will only get more and more twisted, and troubled, as you move on. THE MONSTER The monster goes on a killing spree once it escapes its enclosure, and wreaks havoc, killing cou…

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Audience ScoreBased on 54 reviews

atmosphere9 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features a good atmosphere and impressive graphics, especially for a first project by a young developer.
Despite its short length, the game offers some enjoyable moments and a unique monster design that adds to the experience.
The developer shows promise and creativity, making this a solid starting point for future projects.

The plot lacks depth and coherence, with many players finding the story nonsensical and the gameplay simplistic.
There are significant technical issues, including poor optimization, high mouse sensitivity, and awkward hitbox mechanics that detract from the experience.
Many reviews describe the game as an asset flip, lacking original content and proper gameplay mechanics, leading to a disappointing overall impression.

atmosphere
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
8%
17%
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its immersive and creepy qualities, enhanced by effective monster design and atmospheric lighting that evokes a sense of dread. While many players appreciate the believable environments and high-quality graphics, some feel that the music and sound effects could be improved to better complement the overall experience. Overall, the game successfully creates a spine-chilling ambiance that keeps players engaged and on edge.
- “It has immense atmosphere, believable environment with a lot of props without being laggy.”
- “Very good and creepy atmosphere, good monster design and good enough story for a short game like this.”
- “The monster only appears at the end, and plays royalty-free chase music that does not fit the atmosphere.”
- “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.”
graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
11%
22%
Overall, the graphics received a positive reception, with many users praising the quality and atmosphere, particularly in horror settings. However, some noted issues like motion blur and basic graphic options, suggesting that while the visuals are good, they may not fully compensate for other gameplay shortcomings.
- “It's horror and it's short, the lighting was on point as well as the graphics in general.”
- “It's cheap and the graphics were pretty good.”
- “Graphics are awesome, atmosphere and sound ambience is great.”
- “Motion blur is terrible, controls are bad, graphics are looking good.”
- “Basic graphic options.”
story
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
34%
33%
The story has been criticized for its lack of depth and coherence, with many reviewers finding it nonsensical and abrupt, detracting from the overall experience. While some appreciate the atmosphere and monster design, others feel that the narrative is simplistic and underdeveloped, suggesting that it could benefit from more engaging elements. Overall, the storytelling is seen as a weak point, overshadowed by the game's visual and atmospheric strengths.
- “Very good and creepy atmosphere, good monster design, and a good enough story for a short game like this.”
- “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.”
- “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 plot lacks depth.”
- “The story does seem a little nonsensical.”
- “If the game was made by a 14-year-old, then the plot must have been made by a younger sibling.”
gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
43%
43%
The gameplay has been criticized for being minimal and lacking depth, with many reviewers noting that it primarily consists of walking around without engaging mechanics. The experience is described as clunky and poorly optimized, leading to a sense of dissatisfaction despite the potential for atmospheric immersion. Overall, the gameplay feels more like a showcase of assets rather than a fully developed interactive experience.
- “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.”
- “There's no optimization, there's little to no actual gameplay; this really is a showcase of other people's unreal assets.”
- “The whole thing wraps up in 30 minutes max, and there’s not much in the way of actual gameplay.”
- “Clunky gameplay and ungodly terrible optimization.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The game's optimization is severely lacking, with reports of clunky gameplay and performance issues, including frame rates dropping below 10fps even on medium settings with capable hardware like the RTX 3060 and Ryzen 9 5900HX. Users note that the GPU usage remains low, suggesting that there is potential for significant improvements in optimization. Overall, the game feels generic and underwhelming due to these performance shortcomings.
- “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.”
- “Clunky gameplay and ungodly terrible optimization.”
- “Game looks promising but requires optimization; it runs below 10fps on medium settings on RTX 3060 and Ryzen 9 5900HX, with GPU usage below 30% most of the time, indicating the possibility of further optimization.”
- “Bad performance, barely any sounds, and feeling very generic.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The music in the game has received mixed feedback, with some players finding it inadequate for enhancing the atmosphere, particularly criticizing the use of royalty-free chase music that feels out of place. Overall, there is a call for improved musical composition to better complement the game's setting.
- “The atmosphere is good but needs better music to bring it out more.”
- “The monster only appears at the end and plays royalty-free chase music that does not fit the atmosphere.”
- “The monster only appears at the end, and plays royalty-free chase music that does not fit the atmosphere.”