Nations of Darkness

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Nations of Darkness is a single player strategy game. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Who will rule this world of darkness?

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74%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,260 reviews

graphics124 positive mentions

monetization41 negative mentions

The game features engaging graphics and a variety of characters, making it visually appealing and enjoyable to play.
Players appreciate the balance between free-to-play and pay-to-win mechanics, allowing for competitive gameplay without mandatory spending.
The community aspect of the game is strong, with many players finding camaraderie and support within their alliances.

The game suffers from significant pay-to-win elements, making it difficult for free-to-play players to compete effectively against those who spend money.
Many players report issues with server connectivity and bugs, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
The game can become repetitive over time, with long wait times for upgrades and a lack of new content or events to keep players engaged.

graphics
158 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
78%
20%
2%
Overall, the graphics of the game have received widespread praise, with many users highlighting the beautiful art style, character designs, and smooth animations. While some players noted that the game feels similar to others in the genre, the visuals are often described as stunning and engaging, contributing positively to the overall gaming experience. However, a few reviews mentioned that the graphics do not always match the gameplay quality, indicating a mixed perception in that regard.
- “The graphics are amazing and the premise is great.”
- “The graphics are beautiful, the art is first-class, and I really like the image design of the heroes.”
- “This is a solid game with great graphics and artwork.”
- “I thought the graphics in cutscenes were done well, but I couldn't get over how cheap and copy-paste the game was normally.”
- “Decent and unique but the graphics don't match the hard work they've put in and could use work.”
- “It's just another copy from an existing game; graphics, connectivity, and challenges are really horrible.”
gameplay
68 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
47%
49%
4%
The gameplay of the game is generally well-received, with many players appreciating its smooth mechanics, engaging graphics, and strategic elements that allow for growth without heavy reliance on in-game purchases. However, some users criticize it for being derivative and lacking innovation, with a few finding it boring or confusing over time. Overall, while the game offers a variety of activities and a social aspect, it also faces scrutiny for misleading advertising and repetitive mechanics common in mobile games.
- “Gameplay doesn't feel pay-to-play throttled with resources as the game starts you out with plenty, and if you're a true RPG strategist, they hide little convenient tips and help where you least expect.”
- “The graphics are stunning, the gameplay is smooth, and it's super addictive.”
- “I like how simple the gameplay is, yet it simultaneously challenges your thought process on how you play and tests your ability to strategize.”
- “Just another skin for the same old gameplay, no innovation or unique traits to speak of.”
- “This game is so unbelievably boring we all eventually quit in the first week, so so so boring ... lousy percentage mechanics.”
- “Another game with fake ads... gameplay totally different from what was shown in the advertisements.”
monetization
54 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
7%
17%
76%
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the balance between free-to-play accessibility and in-game purchases, while others criticize the prevalence of misleading advertisements and the perceived "pay-to-win" elements. Many users noted that while microtransactions exist, they are not overly aggressive, allowing for competitive play without spending money, though some felt that the rewards for spending were not substantial enough. Overall, the game's monetization strategy has sparked debate, with concerns about false advertising overshadowing its potential.
- “The art style is nice, and the rewards are fairly generous to free-to-play players, while the microtransactions aren't overly ridiculous to begin with.”
- “It's a great game and the first one to ever convince me to get microtransactions.”
- “You can do a surprising amount in a short time even without any in-app purchases.”
- “This game had a lot of potential but failed it drastically; I assure you there are far better games out there than this pile of feces, it's simply a cash grab for the company.”
- “Fake ads to draw you in, then they make it impossible to play without spending a ton of money just to get by.”
- “The advertisements made the game seem way more fun than it actually is.”
story
51 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
59%
35%
6%
The game's story has received mixed reviews, with some players praising its engaging narrative, intriguing backstory, and strong character development, while others criticize it for being formulaic and similar to other titles in the genre. Many appreciate the graphics and the potential for exploration, but some feel that the gameplay mechanics detract from the storytelling experience, making it feel forced or overly simplistic. Overall, while the storyline has its merits, it often struggles to stand out amidst a sea of similar games.
- “Great graphics, story, gameplay, and updates based on community feedback.”
- “The story and character development, along with the resource and path of progression, are all very well done.”
- “Better than expected, engaging storyline and fun concept.”
- “Started playing and found that it's the same game as a dozen others, just with a different backstory and graphics.”
- “It was projected as a love storyline roleplay kind of game, but instead, this was something like build city stuff.”
- “Another canned game, with a different story.”
stability
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
11%
89%
The game's stability is a mixed bag, with many users reporting frequent glitches, crashes, and freezing issues, particularly during loading and when accessing certain features. While some players experience smooth gameplay with minimal problems, the overall sentiment leans towards frustration due to the game's instability and inadequate customer support for addressing these issues.
- “Smooth operation, no glitches.”
- “No glitches in the server.”
- “Love the game... but... has server issues that cause glitches, and the customer service to handle said issues is lacking, to say the least.”
- “This game has glitches all the time, and they cheat you out of the prizes you should have won and won't compensate you for them when there is a major glitch.”
- “I used to love this game, but it keeps crashing, and the chat system is always buggy.”
grinding
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
91%
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and repetitive, particularly as they progress past the initial stages, leading to a cycle of building and losing resources to stronger players. While some appreciate the grind as a necessary part of resource management and character development, many feel it becomes overly time-consuming and frustrating, especially when it hinders immediate gameplay. Overall, the game appeals to fans of the genre but may deter those seeking a more balanced experience.
- “Maybe I'm just not grinding my characters enough.”
- “The grind is rewarding, as it allows me to see my characters grow stronger over time.”
- “I love the sense of progression that comes with grinding; it makes every victory feel earned.”
- “Now after playing for several weeks, I see that it's just a perpetual grinding game where you build, collect, and research to provide game resources to much stronger players, who can raid and take everything you've gained without you knowing or being able to stop them.”
- “So that happens, you start over, build up resources, get raided again, start over, build, get raided - it stops being fun at all when you are just grinding for others.”
- “This game becomes very grindy around the point you finish your main area and begin going through the castle behind your base, especially chapter 8 of the castle and beyond, and getting experience and starlight takes forever.”
music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
71%
15%
14%
The music in the game is generally praised for its quality and ability to enhance the overall experience, with players appreciating the sound effects and soundtracks. Some users have expressed a desire for more thematic elements, such as vampire and werewolf sounds, while others have suggested changes to the background music. Overall, the music contributes positively to the game's atmosphere and enjoyment.
- “The music is awesome, the whole thing is amazing.”
- “I'm usually not into mobile games but this one has good graphics, music, the characters are well done, and the gameplay is good.”
- “Very good game, high quality graphics, smooth game flow, pleasant music, and decent sound effects.”
- “I would like to give this game 5 stars because this game is quite interesting and cool, the graphics of this game and the performance of the game are very good, you can make many new friends with yourself in this, I just wanted to change the background music of the game; I did not like it.”
optimization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
40%
Overall, the game's optimization is mixed; while many players appreciate the smooth performance and decent graphics, there are significant concerns regarding support for older servers and a lack of improvements to various poorly designed systems. Despite these issues, the gameplay remains entertaining for many users.
- “I would like to give this game 5 stars because this game is quite interesting and cool. The graphics and performance of the game are very good. You can make many new friends in this game. I have no problem with it; I just wanted to change the background music, as I did not like it. ”
- “Game runs smoothly, graphics are pretty decent, and gameplay is actually entertaining.”
- “Game runs smoothly; both the graphics and theme are highly recommended.”
- “There is little to no support for older servers, and there have been very few optimizations to poorly designed game systems, including recruitment card percentage chances, hero resets, fragment exchanges, and many other systems that are yet to be addressed.”
- “Performance issues.”
character development
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
Character development in the game is praised for its well-executed story and progression, complemented by appealing graphics and character designs. However, some players find the overall experience lacking in engagement, describing it as boring despite the strong visual elements.
- “I genuinely like it; as a big art person, I love the character designs and the gameplay.”
- “The story and character development, as well as the resource and path of progression, are all very well done.”
- “Cool graphics and character designs.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is highlighted as particularly amusing, especially with the clever tactic of attempting to bribe players for a five-star review, which adds a playful and self-aware element to the experience.
- “It's hilarious how they try to bribe you for a 5-star review.”
- “The humor in this game is top-notch, with clever jokes that keep you laughing.”
- “I love the witty dialogue and absurd situations that make every moment enjoyable.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's atmosphere is highlighted as a standout feature, with players appreciating its unique qualities that elevate it above similar titles, making it a personal favorite.
- “The player atmosphere makes it my favorite.”
- “The immersive environment truly draws you in and enhances the overall experience.”
- “The game's atmosphere is hauntingly beautiful, creating a sense of tension and wonder.”

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Nations of Darkness is a strategy game.

Nations of Darkness is available on Phone, Tablet, Android and Mobile Platform.

On average players spend around 13 hours playing Nations of Darkness.

Nations of Darkness was developed by StarFortune.

Nations of Darkness has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its monetization.

Nations of Darkness is a single player game.

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