Immortal Darkness: Curse of The Pale King
- October 17, 2018
- Giant Space Monster
- 6h median play time
Get on Steam"Immortal Darkness: Curse of The Pale King" is a 3D action RPG set in a dark fantasy world. As the player, you'll explore gloomy dungeons, fight against nightmarish creatures, and uncover the mysteries of a powerful curse. With a variety of weapons, spells, and abilities at your disposal, you must outwit and overpower the forces of evil to survive. NOTE: This summary is based on general information about the game and may not fully represent its features or gameplay.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features enjoyable and tactical combat, allowing players to creatively engage with enemies and utilize the environment to their advantage.
- It has a charming aesthetic with well-designed levels, secrets to discover, and a good balance of puzzles and combat.
- The story is engaging, with a dark fantasy atmosphere and a unique twist on the vampire theme, making it a hidden gem worth exploring.
- The game suffers from repetitive gameplay, with many levels feeling visually similar and lacking variety in enemy types.
- Some players have reported issues with controls, particularly with keyboard and mouse setups, leading to a less enjoyable experience.
- The final boss fight can be frustratingly difficult, with inconsistent difficulty spikes that may deter players from completing the game.
- story12 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 42 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The game's story is well-crafted and engaging, featuring a mix of linear progression and side quests that enrich the lore. While some find the overarching narrative generic, it is complemented by well-paced levels, secrets, and character interactions that enhance the experience. Players appreciate the balance between serious storytelling and lighthearted elements, with choices that impact the storyline and an interesting world filled with surprises.
“The found notes tell the story in a brilliant way.”
“Your choices make a difference to the storyline.”
“The world is interesting with a story that progresses with regular surprises.”
“The story is generic, but gives you enough of a drive to keep hacking away at the real meat of the game: the dungeon.”
“Although all of them are linear and most just have you following the normal path of the level, there are some side quests that provide you with additional lore.”
“It's hard not to snicker when you see the goofy little character models here, especially once you realize the story is 100% serious.”
- gameplay10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
Gameplay is generally described as mediocre, with a mix of simple hack-and-slash mechanics evolving into more strategic elements involving rhythm and puzzle-solving. While some players appreciate the intelligent design and the challenge of dodging traps, others find the lack of impactful choices and limited mechanics disappointing. Overall, the experience may appeal to fans of dungeon crawlers who enjoy hidden secrets and tactical gameplay.
“If you like dungeon crawlers with more intelligent gameplay than just click-killing hordes of monsters (Diablo style) and are into hidden secrets, dodging, and avoiding traps (like in Hammerwatch), you may very well enjoy this game.”
“The gameplay starts with simple hack-and-slash mechanics, but progresses until you find yourself developing a rhythm between direct damage, damage over time, and rooting in order to survive.”
“Combat is interwoven with levels and mechanics to turn every level into tightly integrated puzzles.”
“Gameplay: just okay.”
“Two 'factions' which do not impact gameplay, merely changing the attack and defense stats (the only two in the game).”
“The gameplay starts with simple hack-and-slash mechanics, but progresses until you find yourself developing a rhythm between direct damage, dot, and rooting in order to survive.”
- graphics9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The graphics in "Immortal Darkness: Curse of the Pale King" are generally praised for their impressive detail and enjoyable aesthetics, especially considering the game's low budget. While some players appreciate the simple style, they also express a desire for a more expansive world with additional environments to explore. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the game's atmosphere, enhancing the experience despite limited customization options.
“I found the graphics impressive for a low-cost game, incredible attention to detail.”
“The graphics, the combat, puzzles, and many deaths by falling into the abyss made me like this game a lot.”
“Nice graphics, too!”
“Immortal Darkness: Curse of the Pale King is a pretty decent game, which I underestimated at first due to its simple style graphics.”
“The game has a limited menu with only a few graphics options (basically just windowed/fullscreen with a fixed resolution as far as I can tell - at least you can't choose one).”
“I have only gotten to the third dungeon level, and so far the graphics have been the same.”
- atmosphere3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game features a charming visual style with cute characters, set against a backdrop of dark fantasy that enhances its overall atmosphere. The music complements this ambiance effectively, while the spell effects contribute to a captivating and immersive experience.
“The game is very charming visually, with music well suited to the atmosphere.”
“Lovely cute characters, but the atmosphere and action are dark fantasy.”
“The atmosphere and spell effects are captivating.”
“The atmosphere and spell effects are lackluster.”
“The game feels empty and fails to create an engaging atmosphere.”
“Despite the visuals, the atmosphere lacks depth and immersion.”
- replayability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is generally considered to have low replayability, with many players completing it in around six hours and finding little incentive to return. While the variety of spells offers some potential for different attack builds, the overall experience is seen as a one-time playthrough, leaving players puzzled by achievements suggesting extended gameplay.
“Overall, it is a one-time game with a replayability close to zero.”
“Completed in 6 hours with zero replayability; not sure why they have a 'play for 100 hours' achievement. Maybe you like to leave your game unattended for 94 hours.”
“The spells alone give it replay value, if only to test out all the different ways you can build your attack style.”
- music1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is praised for complementing its charming visuals, effectively enhancing the overall atmosphere.
“The game is very charming visually, with music well suited to the atmosphere.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the humor in the game to be effective, particularly enjoying the comedic moments that arise from actions like knocking characters into pits, which often leads to amusing outcomes.
“Well, knocking guys into pits was pretty hilarious when it worked, I have to say.”
