Fear of Dark

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"Fear of Dark" is a survival horror game where players must navigate through a dark and foreboding forest while avoiding terrifying creatures. With only a flashlight to guide the way, players must manage their resources and make strategic decisions to survive the night. The game features a permadeath system, adding an extra layer of tension and urgency to each playthrough.

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67%

Audience ScoreBased on 42 reviews

graphics12 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game has beautiful graphics and a well-made atmosphere that enhances the horror experience.
It offers interesting gameplay features and is enjoyable when played with friends.
The game is a budget-friendly alternative to more expensive titles like Dead by Daylight, providing a unique experience.

The game is plagued with bugs, lag, and unresponsive controls, making it frustrating to play.
Multiplayer functionality is broken, and many players find the game unplayable.
The game feels unfinished and lacks polish, leading to a disappointing experience overall.

graphics
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the graphics of the game are praised for their beauty and pleasant aesthetic, contributing to a high-quality atmosphere and user-friendly interface. While many users appreciate the well-made visuals and find them enjoyable, there are some criticisms regarding controls and UI, suggesting a mixed experience in that regard.
- “The atmosphere is at the highest level, simple and intuitive interface, beautiful and pleasant graphics.”
- “I really like this graphic, it's nice to look at.”
- “Great game for playing with friends, normal controls, beautiful graphics!”
- “Terrible controls, graphics, UI - all of it.”
gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Gameplay reviews are highly polarized, with some players criticizing it as boring, buggy, and poorly executed, particularly in multiplayer mode. Conversely, others appreciate its originality, user-friendly interface, and the variety added by unexpected gameplay elements, especially when playing with friends. Overall, the gameplay experience seems to vary significantly depending on the player's perspective and context.
- “Interesting game, very original, with good graphics and a user-friendly gameplay interface. If you play with friends, it's not bad, fun, and enjoyable!”
- “This game is really bad and boring; the multiplayer doesn't work, the gameplay is full of bugs, and the company name needs to change to 'Bad Games.'”
- “Gameplay is standard for such a game.”
- “I was very pleased with the details of the gameplay: when playing an indie game, you do not expect to drown in a swamp or get stuck in trees - this adds variety to the gameplay.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its immersive quality, characterized by beautiful graphics and a simple, intuitive interface. Players report that even in the absence of sound or threats, the dark ambiance created by the meticulously designed environment, particularly the trees, effectively conveys a sense of foreboding.
- “The atmosphere is at the highest level, with a simple and intuitive interface and beautiful, pleasant graphics.”
- “Even without a monster hunting you, and even if you turn off the sound, you still feel the dark atmosphere around you in the game, thanks to the amazingly crafted trees.”
- “Let me explain what I mean: even without a monster hunting you, even if you turn off the sound... you still feel the dark atmosphere around you in the game, because of the amazingly crafted trees.”