- May 2, 2022
- Stone Crow Games
Into The Underdusk
Platforms
About
A stagnant world slowly sinking into the depths of forgetfulness. You alone must brave this world on a quest to regain your lost locket and regain your memories before it's too late. Choose your path through an eery pixel art landscape, brave brutal precision-platforming gauntlets, meet strange denizens and grab collectibles to increase your powerset in a bid to regain your very soul.











- The game features a unique, story-driven Metroidvania experience with a charming art style and great atmosphere, enhanced by a wonderful soundtrack.
- Exploration is rewarding, with a large and varied world that encourages players to discover and collect power-ups, creating a sense of mystery and adventure.
- Despite its flaws, the game shows potential and is an impressive feat for a solo developer, making it a noteworthy entry in the genre.
- The game suffers from frustrating random enemy behavior and projectiles, leading to a reliance on luck rather than skill, which detracts from the precision platforming experience.
- Player movement is excessively slow, and the sprint feature does not significantly improve speed, making navigation tedious and frustrating.
- The map design is confusing and lacks detail, making it difficult for players to track their progress and find objectives, which can lead to a disorienting experience.
story
10 mentions Positive Neutral NegativeThe story in "Into the Underdusk" is engaging and well-supported by a captivating atmosphere and soundtrack, enhancing the overall experience of this metroidvania. Players appreciate the narrative's depth, which unfolds through exploration and interactions with NPCs, although some find it challenging to maintain interest in continuing the game. Overall, the game is recognized for its unique, story-driven approach and solid level design.
“Into the Underdusk is a solid metroidvania with a nice story supported by a great atmosphere (kudos to the soundtrack that does a wonderful job creating it) and solid controls.”
“Into the Underdusk is a unique, story-driven metroidvania with solid level design.”
“I was interested in the story the game began to tell, but I can't force myself to keep playing.”
“You know what you want to get since the NPCs tell you what they want, but how to find it is another story.”
“Exploration is key to this game, with more story being told as you find and collect more.”