Rumia in the darkness

About

"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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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

92%

Audience ScoreBased on 12 reviews

humor2 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game offers a unique blend of reverse horror and puzzle mechanics, providing an interesting gameplay experience.
The pixel art and story are well-received, adding charm to the overall presentation.
Playing with friends enhances the enjoyment, making it a fun social experience.

Players may encounter unwinnable situations due to the inability to backtrack, leading to frustration.
Certain levels can become overly difficult or confusing, particularly with the Shikigami mechanics.
The English translation is spotty, which can detract from the overall experience.

story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is generally well-received, with players appreciating its engaging narrative and pixel art. However, some users felt it lacked depth and humor, leaving them wanting more from the overall storytelling experience.
- “This game was kind of hard, took me an hour to finish it. I liked the story, great pixel art, I enjoyed it.”
- “I thought it was going to have more humor and a deeper story, so it's not my favorite for that.”
- “The plot felt disjointed and lacked coherence, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “I was disappointed by the predictable storyline that offered no surprises or depth.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviews indicate a mixed reception regarding the humor in the game; while some players found certain scenes amusing, others felt that the overall humor and storytelling fell short of their expectations.
- “That scene made me laugh.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The music in the game, while utilizing royalty-free assets, has been described as somewhat underwhelming, particularly for a title in the Touhou series, where players typically expect a higher standard of musical composition.
- “The royalty-free music assets, while their use is understandable, are still a bit underwhelming for a Touhou game.”
- “The soundtrack lacks the creativity and energy that fans expect from this genre.”
- “The music feels repetitive and fails to enhance the overall gaming experience.”
gameplay
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express a desire for a greater focus on certain gameplay elements, indicating a preference for less reliance on traditional action/adventure mechanics.
- “I would have preferred more of that and less of action/adventure game mechanics.”