Rumia in the darkness

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Rumia in the darkness is a single player role playing game. It was developed by Dark Sky Empire and was released on July 31, 2019. It received very positive reviews from players.

"Rumia in the Darkness" is a strategy, puzzle, and stealth game featuring the Touhou Project character, Rumia. Infiltrate a human village to stop an evil merchant from weakening youkai powers, while avoiding detection. The game contains 10 maps with varying puzzles, supports three languages, and offers a story filled with black humor. Eating humans provides new skills, but be cautious as NPCs have visual ranges, and multiple sightings will lead to failure.

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Audience ScoreBased on 24 reviews

story2 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

The game features great pixel art and an engaging story that many players enjoyed.
It offers a unique blend of stealth and puzzle mechanics, providing a fun challenge for players who appreciate those genres.
The dark humor and creative freedom in the game's design add a quirky charm that resonates with some players.

Players have reported frustrating unwinnable situations due to the inability to backtrack or correct mistakes, particularly in the level with the Shikigami.
The game can feel overly punishing, with tile-based movement leading to frequent deaths and a lack of interaction options in certain areas.
The use of royalty-free music assets has been criticized for being underwhelming, detracting from the overall experience.

story
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The story of the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating its engaging narrative and pixel art. However, some users expressed a desire for more humor and depth in the storyline, indicating that it fell short of their expectations.
- “This game was kind of hard, took me an hour to finish it. I liked the story and the great pixel art; I enjoyed it.”
- “I thought it was going to have more humor and more story, so it's not my favorite for that.”
humor
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Reviews indicate a mixed reception regarding the humor in the game; while some players found specific scenes amusing, others felt the overall humor and storytelling fell short of their expectations.
- “That scene made me laugh.”
music
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The music in the game, primarily composed of royalty-free assets, has been criticized for being underwhelming, especially considering the high expectations associated with the Touhou series. While the choice of music is understandable, it fails to meet the standard fans anticipate.
- “The royalty-free music assets, while their use is understandable, are still a bit underwhelming for a Touhou game.”
- “The music lacks the unique charm and complexity that fans expect from a Touhou title.”
- “Overall, the soundtrack feels generic and fails to capture the essence of the series.”
gameplay
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Players express a desire for a greater focus on certain gameplay elements, indicating a preference for less reliance on traditional action/adventure mechanics.
- “I'd have preferred more of that and less of action/adventure game mechanics.”