Drawn: Dark Flight

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Drawn: Dark Flight is a single player casual strategy game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Big Fish Studios and was released on January 19, 2016. It received mostly positive reviews from both critics and players.

In Drawn: Dark Flight, players solve hidden object puzzles and uncover a mystery in a magical world. As an unnamed protagonist, you'll follow Iris's story and use your sketchbook to travel between realms. With each solved puzzle, you'll uncover more of Iris's past and the dark force threatening her world. Beautiful artwork and challenging puzzles make this a must-play for fans of the genre.

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71%

Audience ScoreBased on 38 reviews

music10 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features stunning artwork, a beautiful soundtrack, and well-written storytelling that enhances the overall experience.
Puzzles are diverse and creatively designed, providing a good challenge without penalties for hints or skipping.
The game has been updated to fix previous bugs, making it enjoyable and playable for most users.

Many players have reported game-breaking bugs that prevent progression, particularly on modern operating systems like Windows 11.
Some users found the pacing slow and the story less engaging compared to the first game, leading to a feeling of being told what to do rather than exploring.
The voice acting has been criticized for lacking intonation, which detracts from the immersive experience.

music
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
59%
23%
18%
The music in the game is widely praised for its beauty and emotional depth, contributing significantly to the immersive atmosphere and overall experience. Players describe the soundtrack as exquisite and nostalgic, enhancing the game's art and storytelling. Despite some frustrations with gameplay, the music remains a standout feature, often evoking strong emotional responses.
- “The soundtrack is lovely and the puzzles are unique while maintaining the same style of puzzles.”
- “The accompanying soundtrack is exquisite with a slow soft violence that just stirs the edges of your consciousness as you play.”
- “The music is something that has almost brought me to tears before now, both from nostalgia of the past but also from how touching and powerful it is!”
- “As soon as you hit play, the screen goes black, but you can hear the music playing, and it continues to use CPU and log time played on Steam.”
- “The adventure aspects were slightly more frustrating; one section in particular was quite obscure, with lots of backtracking in order to obtain four musical notes, with each note following precisely the same procedure to acquire, making it frustratingly repetitive.”
- “23 music tracks (don't see a way to save them to the computer).”
story
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
47%
20%
The story is generally praised for its well-written narrative, engaging characters, and beautiful illustrations, though some find it overly simplistic or childish. While the conclusion is satisfying, there are critiques regarding the complexity of puzzles in relation to the story's themes. Overall, the game is noted for its whimsical charm and emotional depth, making it a worthwhile experience, especially for those familiar with its predecessor.
- “The storyline is well-written, the voice acting is fantastic, and the score is beautiful.”
- “Astonishing scenes, mesmerizing music, adorable characters, and such a heartwarming story.”
- “Even the story got a magnitude bigger, as we now must help Iris, the girl with the magical imagination, in her final battle against the forces of darkness that try to snuff out the last shining lights of human creativity.”
- “Very childish theme and story, but way too complex puzzles even for adults.”
- “There's no story to the puzzles either after the beginning; instead, they are routine solutions to surpass barriers, rather than a way to explore lore.”
- “It extends the lore and the story did lend agency to its princess yet did not contain quite the same sense of wonder as its precursor.”
graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
56%
22%
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The graphics maintain the appealing art style of the first game, featuring exquisite hand-painted visuals and surreal angles that enhance the gameplay experience. While the overall aesthetic remains strong, some users noted issues with cinematic scenes displaying incorrect colors, detracting from the otherwise beautiful artwork and immersive soundtrack. The combination of inventive puzzles and captivating visuals continues to make this series stand out in the casual gaming scene.
- “The graphics themselves are once again exquisite, the inventiveness of the puzzles is captured within the framework of the surreal art.”
- “The slanted, surreal angles of the hand-painted graphics, the epic choir music, and the sense of urge to save a world in the name of imagination has turned out to be one of the strongest mixes ever created in the casual gaming scene, one that made this series notable even today.”
- “The art style is beautiful, the soundtrack is beautiful, and the voice acting was well-done, which is rare in this genre.”
- “It does tend towards clichés more this time around, with the darker tone being evinced by carnival caricatures and a black misty raven that don't quite hold the same significance to an international audience than its Americana aesthetics convey.”
- “The other issue I've had with this (and the first game) is the cinematic scenes go weird colors, and while I receive the audio, I'm not getting the visuals that I know I'm supposed to be seeing on my computer. A friend of mine who purchased the first game recently also told me of having such issues.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
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The gameplay continues seamlessly from the first game, maintaining its engaging mechanics and artistic style while introducing a variety of puzzles that challenge players' logic and observation skills. However, the expansion of the game world has led to increased backtracking and longer puzzles, which some players may find less enjoyable. Overall, the gameplay remains captivating and visually appealing, though it may feel stretched across a larger environment.
- “The gameplay is just as good as the rest of the game, and in the end, you will need to find an item in almost every scene.”
- “Thing is, they are now trying to fill a much bigger game, so the developers decided to use more backtracking and uncomfortably long puzzles to spread the same amount of gameplay on a much larger canvas.”
- “From visio-spatial logic such as the color by spreading paint puzzle to mechanical, in rotating objects, to even a memorization puzzle that simultaneously tests your observation skills to decipher symbols on pillars.”
- “The music, the gameplay, the voices... even the scenery is very similar to the first game, and yet, somehow, even more magical.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its astonishing visuals, mesmerizing music, and heartwarming story, which resonate deeply with players. Many reviewers express that the game evokes strong feelings, often bringing them to tears through nostalgia and the powerful emotional impact of its soundtrack and characters. Overall, it is described as a beautifully touching experience that leaves a lasting impression.
- “Astonishing scenes, mesmerizing music, adorable characters, and such a heartwarming story.”
- “I played this game years ago when my brother bought this as a present for my mum, having bought her the first one before that, and I cannot recommend these games enough. They are simply beautiful and truly touching!”
- “The music is something that has almost brought me to tears before, both from nostalgia of the past and from how touching and powerful it is!”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of "Dark Flight" is praised for its immersive quality, enhanced by a stellar soundtrack, aiming to surpass the achievements of its predecessor in creating a captivating casual adventure experience.
- “An immersive atmosphere with a stellar soundtrack.”
- “Dark Flight wanted to be the quintessential atmospheric casual adventure game, topping the success of its predecessor in every aspect.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players generally find the grinding aspect enjoyable, appreciating the opportunity to revisit beautiful locations without feeling it becomes tedious.

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Drawn: Dark Flight is a casual strategy game with fantasy theme.

Drawn: Dark Flight is available on PC, Mac OS and Windows.

Drawn: Dark Flight was released on January 19, 2016.

Drawn: Dark Flight was developed by Big Fish Studios.

Drawn: Dark Flight has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its music but disliked it for its gameplay.

Drawn: Dark Flight is a single player game.

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