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The Dark Method

72%Game Brain Score
story, atmosphere
music, stability
90% User Score Based on 31 reviews

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"The Dark Method" is a horror-themed, puzzle-based survival game. Players must navigate through a dark and ominous mansion while avoiding terrifying creatures and solving intricate puzzles to uncover the dark secrets within. With a focus on strategy and resource management, players must carefully plan their movements and conserve resources to survive. The game features a unique analog stick control system that adds an extra layer of challenge and tension to the gameplay.

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90%
Audience ScoreBased on 31 reviews
story8 positive mentions
stability2 negative mentions
  • The game features a captivating atmosphere with impressive graphics and sound design, creating an immersive experience.
  • The puzzles are engaging and provide a good mix of challenge without being overly difficult, making them satisfying to solve.
  • The developer is responsive and actively works on improving the game, showing dedication to the community and enhancing the overall experience.
  • The game lacks clear direction and guidance, leaving players confused about what to do after the tutorial.
  • There are several technical issues, including bugs with movement and controls, which can lead to frustrating gameplay experiences.
  • The absence of a proper save system and limited options for controller support can hinder the overall enjoyment of the game.
  • story
    31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is generally well-received, featuring a mix of adventure, puzzles, and combat that keeps players engaged. Many reviewers appreciate the immersive atmosphere, graphics, and voice acting, noting that the narrative builds as players progress. However, some players experienced confusion with mission initiation and encountered gameplay issues that detracted from their experience.

    • “The game's story was enjoyed so much that I wrote a walkthrough with puzzle solutions guide for the community.”
    • “The story and puzzles keep you going for more, and is just the right amount of difficulty.”
    • “Instead; this game feels like a labor of love where the dev made an honest effort at creating a quality game with a cool atmosphere, old school puzzles, and an interesting story.”
    • “Eventually you might figure out you can start missions from a book, but no one explains what is what and what does what.”
    • “Apart from that, I started two missions and in both I managed to get stuck rather quickly: once in a car in the garage, once on a corner in a building.”
    • “Having completed the main story (of what is currently available) and guide.”
  • atmosphere
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its immersive and engaging qualities, featuring beautifully crafted environments that evoke a sense of tension and exploration. Players appreciate the attention to detail, the haunting yet captivating settings, and the effective use of sound and voice acting, all of which contribute to a rich, atmospheric experience. Despite some gameplay issues, the overall ambiance and design reflect a deep passion for the genre, making it a standout aspect of the game.

    • “The gameplay is good, the atmosphere is on point, and the voice acting is awesome.”
    • “Amazing atmosphere; you’re constantly on edge but still want to explore the gorgeous haunted mansion.”
    • “The horror elements are mainly a set piece, and the game is fairly tame in horror, relying on a creepy atmosphere and environments more than anything else.”
    • “The environments, the atmosphere, the puzzles, the story, the voice acting, the soundtrack, the visuals, the weapons... so much to love in this game.”
    • “It's a game that wears its love for its genre on its sleeve, with environments filled with such atmosphere and attention to detail that I'm frequently amazed that just one person did all this.”
  • graphics
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics in the game are generally praised for their potential, with many users highlighting the exceptional visuals, immersive environments, and atmospheric design that enhance the overall experience. However, some players noted that certain graphical elements appear outdated and washed out, which detracts from the game's appeal, especially considering its large file size.

    • “This game looks like it has a lot of potential, and the graphics and sound are great.”
    • “Story mode has you on an adventure exploring, fighting, solving puzzles, and seeing some amazing graphics along the way.”
    • “The audio/music, gameplay, and graphics are exceptional throughout the entire game.”
    • “There are no graphical options and no way to save the game.”
    • “The graphics also seemed outdated and washed out, and still the game somehow takes up almost 25 GB of hard drive space.”
  • gameplay
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is generally praised for its smoothness and engaging mechanics that encourage thoughtful interaction. Players appreciate the atmospheric elements, including voice acting and graphics, which enhance the overall experience. However, some note that it relies on familiar mechanical tricks, albeit presented in interesting ways.

    • “The gameplay is good, the atmosphere is on point, and the voice acting is awesome.”
    • “Most of them play off the same few mechanical tricks, but in interesting ways that require you to stop and think about what you're trying to accomplish.”
    • “This game is a marvel, with beautiful graphics, voice acting, stories, music, special effects, and an excellent gameplay with captivating puzzles.”
  • music
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is highly praised for its engaging and atmospheric qualities, reminiscent of classic video game soundtracks. Reviewers highlight the exceptional audio as a key component that enhances the overall experience, complementing the game's visuals, story, and gameplay.

    • “Engaging puzzles, sprawling, varied, atmospheric environments populated by enemies that you won’t have to waggle a sword at, and a soundtrack that evokes classic video games.”
    • “The audio/music, gameplay, and graphics are exceptional throughout the entire game.”
    • “Wonderful graphics, story, voices, music, special effects, amazing enemies, captivating puzzles, and extra gameplay – all is incredible.”
    • “The soundtrack feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged during longer play sessions.”
    • “While the game has many strengths, the music is forgettable and doesn't enhance the overall experience.”
    • “The audio design is disappointing; the music doesn't match the game's atmosphere and often feels out of place.”
  • stability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game, currently in early access, experiences notable stability issues, including bugs and glitches, particularly with the teleportation feature, which can lead to frustrating gameplay experiences. Players have reported needing to use less desirable locomotion options to navigate out of problematic situations.

    • “Yes, it is early access and there are some bugs and glitches.”
    • “Teleportation seemed buggy, and I had to resort to nausea-inducing free locomotion to get me out of some strange places.”
  • humor
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is highlighted by amusing visuals, such as the minions wearing pumpkins on their heads, which elicited laughter from players.

    • “I was laughing at the minions when I saw they had pumpkins over their heads.”
    • “The witty dialogue and clever puns kept me chuckling throughout the game.”
    • “The absurd situations and quirky characters made every moment a joy to experience.”
  • optimization
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is well-optimized, running smoothly and visually appealing even on gaming laptops with medium specifications.

    • “It also runs smoothly and looks great on a gaming laptop with medium specs.”
  • monetization
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization of the game is viewed negatively, as it stands out for its quality amidst a market filled with low-effort titles, yet remains underappreciated and underexposed.

    • “In a market flooded with wave shooters, glorified tech demos, and shallow cash grabs, it is criminal that a game this good is so unknown.”

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