The Dark Book: RPG Offline

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The Dark Book: RPG Offline is a single player casual hack and slash game with horror, fantasy, mystery, medieval and others themes. It was developed by Michele Salvatore Bunetto and was released on October 22, 2018. It received positive reviews from players.

An obscure old-school rpg - Single player offline with a skeleton warrior

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85%Audience ScoreBased on 1,020 reviews

story67 positive mentions

grinding14 negative mentions

Engaging old-school style hack and slash RPG gameplay with a compelling storyline and charming quest design.
No forced pay-to-win mechanics; the game is fully playable without in-app purchases, with reasonable pricing for optional items.
Offline functionality with intuitive controls and enjoyable progression that balances challenge and accessibility.

Frequent weapon and armor durability degradation requiring repetitive repairs or purchases, causing pacing issues.
Limited camera control and fixed angles make gameplay sometimes frustrating, especially in combat and navigation.
Occasional glitches, unclear quest instructions, save system inconsistencies, and some awkward English localization.

story
162 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
41%
52%
7%
The story is generally praised for its engaging, original concept centered on playing as a resurrected skeleton, with a solid, enjoyable progression and interesting twists. However, many users find it somewhat repetitive and linear, with limited side quest variety and occasional confusion or bugs in quest instructions. While the plot is often described as simple yet fun, players express a desire for a longer, more immersive narrative with additional content and clearer quest guidance.
- “Just finished this brilliant game, it's fantastically made and has a real Dark Souls vibe to it, with a more coherent story.”
- “Ive looked for years for a mobile RPG and finally I found this game. In my opinion, it's the best RPG game on Google Play. Love the original story and the twist with being a skeleton and helping other undead and ghouls. Keep up the amazing work as you guys built a gem with this game.”
- “No complaints here, just a rare great experience for a mobile story game and I really enjoyed it. The adventure was quite fun and finally a good game where you can play as a skeleton. Keep up the great work.”
- “The weapon repair system is annoying, the storyline is weak and lacking, but it is an offline game set up for endless grinding.”
- “A neat looking 3D game but lacking in story, play and character development.”
- “The story line leaves a lot to be desired though.”
graphics
91 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
62%
30%
8%
The game's graphics are generally praised for their charming, old-school style and smooth performance on mobile devices, delivering detailed and visually appealing artwork that complements the RPG vibe. While some users note the graphics aren’t top-tier compared to newer titles, most find them respectable and fitting for the gameplay experience. A few suggest improvements or updates to enhance visuals but agree that the graphics effectively support an engaging and enjoyable game.
- “Beautiful graphics, awesome gameplay, nice controlling, nice equipment, nice everything.”
- “Brilliant game, excellent graphics & game play, great way to pass time, reloaded to my new phone and still playing 2 years later, top marks.”
- “Great graphics, incredibly smooth controls, and a cool story where you are a skeleton raised from the dead.”
- “Dull combat, dull graphics, controls that are barely responsive aside from basic attacking, and game design that'll have you feeling like you're ready for the final boss just to have you chasing him around for 10 minutes, hoping your spells will eventually kill him because you're rarely in swinging range.”
- “Overall, this game is my type of game, the only thing I hate is that its graphics aren't really good considering new games already have good graphics.”
- “This game is good but the graphics are pretty bad for me. If you like it, don't forget to rate this game and leave a comment for them so that they can improve their game.”
gameplay
54 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
41%
53%
6%
The gameplay is widely praised for its simple yet engaging old-school, hack-and-slash style reminiscent of classic RPGs like Diablo, offering addictive and nostalgic dungeon crawling with intuitive controls and offline play. While generally enjoyable, some players note repetitive mechanics, minor bugs, and a few balancing issues such as stamina use and progression, along with occasional stiff controls and limited gameplay variety. Overall, the gameplay's straightforward design, challenge level, and retro charm make it appealing, especially for fans of traditional action RPGs.
- “Smooth and polished gameplay.”
- “Hack-and-slash, top-down dungeon crawler with relaxed gameplay and fun plot.”
- “Great gameplay no ads highly recommend this game hope a second installment comes soon.”
- “There's not much variety to the gameplay, just hack and slash your way through and heal yourself.”
- “I see potential flaws in gameplay, such as one-way spell teleportation (no return), and the lack of a block function.”
- “Has several gameplay issues and bugs.”
monetization
31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
45%
26%
Monetization in the game is generally praised for being non-intrusive, with no ads or pay-to-win mechanics, and in-app purchases are optional, reasonably priced, and not required to enjoy or complete the game. However, several users report issues with in-app purchases not being properly restored or appearing in their inventory, which detracts from the experience and needs fixing. Overall, the game is valued for its fair and unobtrusive monetization approach.
- “They do have in-app purchases but most of the things you can buy are really not needed in order to get through the game.”
- “There are no ads or pay to win.”
- “In-app purchases are not needed but cheap.”
- “I made a few in-app purchases and can't get the items back, nor did any of my cloud data actually save. Now they're saying 'you didn't make an in-app purchase with this email' even though I only use one email for the Google Play Store, and I have the receipts.”
- “It's very disappointing since I made many in-game purchases for magical weapons and armor.”
- “I can no longer claim my in-app purchases from the merchants. It says 'you already have this item' but it's not in my inventory. Please fix this.”
grinding
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Grinding is a core aspect of the game, generally well-balanced and essential for progressing through tougher areas, with most players appreciating the classic RPG leveling and resource management it offers. While some find equipment repairs and occasional paywalls tedious, the grinding remains manageable without being overly punishing, and low-cost in-app purchases can help skip it if desired. Overall, fans of dungeon crawlers enjoy the grinding experience, though a few note minor frustrations like weak story elements or unrewarding grind efforts.
- “As soon as you get to a new area, all the enemies are completely overpowered and you have to spend time in the previous zone grinding to improve your stats, mainly defense, so you don't get one-shot.”
- “The weapon repair system is annoying, the storyline is weak and lacking, but it is an offline game set up for endless grinding.”
- “Only 3 stars, because I didn't get the actual dark book. Felt like I wasted time and effort grinding this game.”
stability
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
18%
82%
The game's stability is generally solid, with many users experiencing smooth gameplay and minimal bugs. However, some minor glitches and bugs, such as floating items, spell and potion issues, and occasional freezes, have been reported but are not game-breaking. Overall, stability is decent, though there is room for polish and bug fixes.
- “Needs better hit animations and sound effects, but overall runs great; this game has excellent potential.”
- “No glitches.”
- “If I had a real complaint, it would be that some of the controls are a little buggy.”
- “This game might be hard for some but all you need to be is to be strategic and smart. Sometimes the game glitches though, like that one crate in the fortress; when I broke it, it showed a floating sword that I couldn't get. Overall still great, one of the best underrated games out there.”
- “It freezes on the enter your name screen.”
music
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
78%
11%
11%
The music in the game receives mixed feedback, with some users praising the soundtrack as great and atmospheric, while others find it short, repetitive, and lacking variety. Overall, the music adds to the game's appeal but could benefit from more depth and improved sound effects.
- “Not terribly complicated, but nice graphics and gameplay, cool soundtrack and fun storyline.”
- “Great music, characters and story.”
- “Love the music and atmosphere.”
- “I feel like this game has potential, but the music is short, repetitive, and annoying. Sound effects could be better, and there is no hit sound.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The humor in the game is lighthearted and often silly, with quirky jokes that enhance its charm despite some translation issues. It successfully delivers a playful and amusing experience, highlighted by entertaining characters and a unique skeleton protagonist.
- “While the English translation needs improving, it certainly doesn't take away from the experience. I personally found it quite funny, and it reminded me that this game was created by a single individual.”
- “The game feels childishly new and funny because it is not often that one has a skeleton for a character.”
- “Fun game with a good story, a lot of going back, but it was fun with a few funny characters.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game features minimal character development and limited interaction with other characters, offering only a single playable character. While visually appealing, it lacks depth in story and character growth.
- “Not much character development or interaction with other characters and you can only have one character to play with at a time.”
- “A neat looking 3D game but lacking in story, play, and character development.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game currently lacks optimization, leading to performance issues on weaker devices, and improvements to models and controls are needed to enhance overall playability.
- “I feel the game is not optimized and the models and controls could use a little work.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game offers good replayability with challenging yet manageable enemies and unlimited gold, making it enjoyable for extended play. Some parts can be tricky to figure out, but overall it remains engaging, especially for offline and free-to-play users.
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect is generally criticized for its lack of engagement, with users finding the gameplay monotonous and the storyline uninteresting and dull.
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users praise the game’s atmosphere, highlighting the music as a key element that enhances the overall immersive experience.
- “Love the music and atmosphere.”

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The Dark Book: RPG Offline is a casual hack and slash game with horror, fantasy, mystery, medieval and others themes.

The Dark Book: RPG Offline is available on Phone, Tablet, Android and Mobile Platform.

The Dark Book: RPG Offline was released on October 22, 2018.

The Dark Book: RPG Offline was developed by Michele Salvatore Bunetto.

The Dark Book: RPG Offline has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked The Dark Book: RPG Offline for its story but disliked it for its grinding.

The Dark Book: RPG Offline is a single player game.

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