Signs Of Darkness

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Signs Of Darkness is a single player role playing game with a violence theme. It was developed by Press Pause Games and was released on December 14, 2017. It received negative reviews from players.

Kidnapped and thrown into the dark depths of the Undercrypt to die, you are rescued by an unknown ally. Eager to find the motive behind your abduction you set out on an unexpected journey. Master sorcery and swordsmanship to overcome the evil forces out to put an end to your existence.

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Audience ScoreBased on 32 reviews

story3 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game has potential and could become a great title with further development.
Some players appreciate the graphics and character design, noting that the environments look well made.
The sound effects and music have been described as satisfying and well-crafted.

The game is abandoned and has not received updates for over two years, leaving it in a broken state.
Controls are poorly designed, with many players reporting clunky combat and frustrating mechanics.
The developers have engaged in unethical practices, such as revoking keys and selling an unfinished product.

graphics
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The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews; while some players find them decent, others criticize the presence of a distracting blurry postprocess filter and a lack of significant graphical options. Many agree that improvements are needed for a more polished appearance, especially as the game approaches its release. Overall, the visuals are not considered top-tier, but they are serviceable.
- “Graphics also look nice, though I would like to see them more polished as the game gets closer to release.”
- “Graphics are not AAA but look decent enough.”
- “While you can choose your screen resolution, there's no other notable graphics tweaks, and there's an ugly blurry post-process filter on that you can't turn off, so the game looks pretty bad (don't let the screenshots fool you).”
- “Gameplay itself is worse than the graphics... it's clunky, badly designed, near unplayable due to just how badly made the game is.”
- “The game requires some improvements; it needs better graphics and combat lock, and all other things are fine.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many users citing it as clunky and poorly designed, making it nearly unplayable. However, some players appreciate its challenging "Dark Souls"-like combat, which can be rewarding for those skilled in that style.
- “Gameplay is extremely poorly executed.”
- “The gameplay itself is worse than the graphics; it's clunky, poorly designed, and nearly unplayable due to how badly made the game is.”
- “Good 'Dark Souls'-like gameplay, but it can be brutal if you're not skilled at that style of combat.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization of the game has been criticized for its excessive $20 price tag, leading many to view it as a blatant cash grab rather than a fair value for the content offered.
- “There's a ridiculous, eye-watering $20 price tag on this, which makes it very firmly an insincere cash grab.”
- “The monetization strategy feels exploitative, as it prioritizes profit over player experience.”
- “I can't believe how many microtransactions are crammed into this game; it feels like they designed it to squeeze every penny out of players.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization is currently lacking, with notable issues such as long loading times, characters appearing before the world fully loads, and performance drops during combat due to visual effects. Despite these bugs and performance challenges, reviewers see significant potential for improvement in future updates.
- “Loading times and general performance need work; every time I load into the world, my character is slightly in the air and the world loads after him.”
- “During combat, the blur makes everything very hard to see, and performance goes haywire.”
- “There are bugs and performance issues, but (and I mean a huge but) this game has something many early access games I have encountered lack: potential.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is well-crafted with engaging quests, but the quest log and marker system require enhancements for better navigation and tracking.
- “The quests are well-written and engaging, drawing you into the world and its characters.”
- “The storyline is captivating, with twists and turns that keep you invested in the outcome.”
- “The character development throughout the story is impressive, making you care about their journeys.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music is well-crafted but is criticized for being mismatched with the game's atmosphere, as the same track is used in both the character creation screen and the undercrypt, leading to a disjointed experience.
- “The music is beautifully composed, but it feels out of place compared to what I expected.”
- “The same music present on the character creation screen was used in the Undercrypt, which should evoke vastly different atmospheres.”
- “The same music present on the character creation screen was used in the undercrypt, which should give vastly different feels atmosphere-wise.”
- “The soundtrack feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged during gameplay.”
- “The music doesn't match the intensity of the action, often leading to a disconnection between the gameplay and the audio experience.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users noted a disconnect in the atmosphere, as the music used during character creation was also employed in the undercrypt, leading to a lack of distinct emotional impact in different game areas.
- “The same music present on the character creation screen was used in the undercrypt, which creates a vastly different atmosphere.”
- “The haunting sound design and ambient effects truly immerse you in the game's world.”
- “The visuals and lighting work together to create a captivating and eerie atmosphere that keeps you on edge.”
- “The same music present on the character creation screen was used in the undercrypt, which should give vastly different feels atmosphere-wise.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability has been criticized for being poor, with players reporting multiple bugs and glitches, including a game-breaking issue that resulted in significant loss of progress. Overall, the experience is described as bare-bones and prone to technical problems.
- “Last time I played the game, it was bare-bones and buggy.”
- “In the first 2 hours, I encountered 5 bugs/glitches, and 1 was game-breaking (I fell through the ground to my death and then had to redo the entire beginning of the game, which means I lost 2 hours).”