Endless Dark

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  • atmosphere
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Endless Dark is a narrative-driven, space exploration game where you manage a crew of survivors on a mysterious derelict ship. Uncover the ship's dark secrets and past through detailed interactions, while balancing resources and repairing critical systems to ensure your crew's survival. With a focus on character development, player choice, and atmospheric tension, Endless Dark offers a unique and immersive sci-fi experience.

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100%
Audience ScoreBased on 57 reviews
story10 positive mentions
graphics2 negative mentions
  • Incredible storytelling and writing that effectively conveys themes of loneliness and existential dread.
  • Engaging gameplay that balances resource management with the psychological effects of isolation, making each decision feel impactful.
  • Unique and original concept that combines horror elements with a compelling narrative, creating a memorable experience.
  • Gameplay can feel repetitive and monotonous, which may deter some players from fully engaging with the experience.
  • Randomized elements can lead to frustratingly unpredictable outcomes, making it difficult to strategize effectively.
  • Some players may find the pacing slow, particularly when trying to progress through the story or complete objectives.
  • story26 mentions

    The game's story is highly praised for its impressive writing and engaging narrative, which effectively intertwines with the gameplay mechanics. Players appreciate the emotional depth and character development, particularly with the robots, and the evolving story arcs that add new challenges and equipment. While some find certain gameplay elements tedious, the overall experience is described as captivating, making it a must-play for fans of story-rich narratives.

    • “The writing is stellar, the themes and story arcs (which serve to offer new challenges and equipment to use) are fantastic with their conclusions.”
    • “The game's exceptionally written story really ties in with the gameplay.”
    • “The story and the general depth of dialogue, and the quality, are engrossing.”
    • “As the story progressed, I began to really sympathize with my little robot.”
    • “There are a few issues, like with some of the turns post-story arc can be...a little slow or tedious with how you'll have to go from one end of the ship to the other, however it does certainly add to the feeling of insanity the game seems to be aiming for, which can be a good or bad depending on your stance.”
    • “The severity of actions and the decisions you have to make when presented with a blue screen (or five) at the start of each powerup/day will have you on your edge worrying as to whether you saved enough content last round, laughing as it all keeps getting worse and worse, or simply becoming more and more interested at the various story plots which are completely optional, but do provide benefits to engaging if you are able.”
  • gameplay10 mentions

    The gameplay is straightforward yet engaging, focusing on exploration, ship management, and decision-making that impacts the narrative and overall experience. While it features basic mechanics, the integration of rogue-like elements and a compelling story enhances replayability and emotional investment. However, some players may find the lack of progress demotivating, which can detract from the enjoyment of the narrative-driven gameplay.

    • “The rogue-like mechanics make each voyage interesting and meaningful.”
    • “The gameplay and the story complement each other very well.”
    • “It's a fun game; controls are simple, learning the core gameplay loop is not difficult, and seeing how miserable a robot can get before it decides its creators need to suffer the baptism of the void for the sin of creating it is entertaining on a fundamental level.”
    • “The gameplay on a surface level is pretty basic - you're able to navigate around the ship, fix things that break, complete story missions via exploration and investigating, and manage your FSP meters (fatigue, stress, psychosis) etc. The difficulty arrives when your ship and/or yourself begin to fall apart (this happens rather quickly) and every event that happens then is a cascading effect of either poor or good decisions that'll decide whether or not the ship reaches its destination.”
    • “A wonderful story-rich short experience for those players that are more into story over game mechanics.”
    • “Its a fun game, controls are simple, learning the core gameplay loop is not difficult and seeing how miserable a robot can get before it decides its creators need to suffer the baptism of the void for the sin of creating it is entertaining on a fundamental level.”
  • atmosphere8 mentions

    The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its immersive and intense qualities, effectively drawing players into a world filled with tension and hard choices. Reviewers highlight the fantastic horror elements, engaging music, and ambient sounds that enhance the feeling of isolation and suspense. Overall, the atmosphere is described as captivating and integral to the gameplay experience.

    • “This is truly a game of hard choices and an atmosphere which will drive you towards decisions you never would have otherwise made.”
    • “The atmosphere of horror is fantastic.”
    • “Endless dark is heavily atmospheric; the music, ambience, and general perspective bring the player in close enough to the character to feel the tension and somewhat cramped and isolated nature of the ship, while giving just enough of a view to allow the player hints at corners filled with darkness, or the very edge of rooms and interiors, though unsure if that is intentional at this stage.”
    • “This is truly a game of hard choices and an atmosphere that will drive you towards decisions you never would have otherwise made.”
    • “I've not made it too far into the game, but I love the atmosphere and I love what they are going for.”
    • “The interface is intuitive, the atmosphere really pulls you in, and the writing is really good.”
  • humor3 mentions

    The humor in the game is characterized as original and insightful, effectively blending comedic elements with the tension of decision-making. Players find themselves laughing at the escalating absurdity of situations, while optional story plots add depth and engagement to the experience. Overall, the humor enhances the gameplay, making it both entertaining and thought-provoking.

    • “Nice, insightful, funny, original.”
    • “It is pretty funny though.”
    • “The severity of actions and the decisions you have to make when presented with a blue screen (or five) at the start of each powerup/day will have you on your edge worrying as to whether you saved enough content last round, laughing as it all keeps getting worse and worse, or simply becoming more and more interested in the various story plots which are completely optional, but do provide benefits to engaging if you are able.”
  • music3 mentions

    The music in the game is noted for its atmospheric quality, effectively enhancing the tension and isolation of the setting. While some users find the original soundtrack (OST) to be occasionally repetitive, others appreciate the shift to more engaging melodies that break the monotony. Overall, the music contributes significantly to the immersive experience of the game.

    • “Endless Dark is heavily atmospheric; the music, ambience, and general perspective bring the player in close enough to the character to feel the tension and somewhat cramped and isolated nature of the ship, while giving just enough of a view to allow the player hints at corners filled with darkness or the very edge of rooms and interiors.”
    • “The music is on point, and I started cracking up when I began to hear songs being played instead of the normal ship sounds.”
    • “The visuals are nice, but the OST can be repetitive at times.”
    • “Endless Dark is heavily atmospheric; the music and ambience bring the player in close enough to feel the tension and somewhat cramped and isolated nature of the ship.”
  • graphics2 mentions

    The game's art style may not appeal to everyone, but it effectively complements its themes. While the visuals are generally well-received, some players find the soundtrack to be repetitive. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the engaging narrative.

    • “The visuals are nice, but the OST can be repetitive at times. Despite that, you should pick this up; the story is very engaging so far.”
    • “The art style can be a turn-off for some people, but I think it lends well to the nature of the game and its themes.”
    • “The visuals are nice, but the OST can be repetitive at times. Besides that, you should pick this up; the story is very engaging so far.”
  • grinding1 mentions

    Players find the grinding in the game to be somewhat tedious, particularly during post-story segments that require extensive backtracking across the ship. While this can feel slow and frustrating, it also contributes to the game's intended atmosphere of insanity, which may be viewed positively or negatively depending on individual preferences.

    • “The grinding in this game feels excessively tedious, especially when you have to traverse the same areas repeatedly just to progress.”
    • “After the main story, the game turns into a monotonous grind that detracts from the overall experience.”
    • “The repetitive nature of grinding makes it hard to stay engaged, as it often feels like a chore rather than an enjoyable part of the game.”
  • replayability1 mentions

    Players highlight the strong replayability of the game, noting the ability to increase difficulty and the freedom to choose different approaches to gameplay, which encourages multiple playthroughs.

    • “There is definitely a lot of replay value, especially since you can increase the difficulty and choose how to approach different situations (or not choose when the game forces you to go in the opposite direction for 4 turns, good luck!).”
    • “The game offers a variety of paths and choices, making each playthrough feel unique and encouraging multiple runs.”
    • “With different character builds and strategies to explore, the replayability is off the charts!”
    • “There is definitely lots of replay value, especially since you can increase the difficulty and choose how to approach different situations.”
    • “The game lacks significant replayability; once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to return.”
    • “While the initial playthrough is enjoyable, the lack of varied outcomes makes it hard to justify multiple runs.”
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