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The Dark Pursuer

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66%Game Brain Score
graphics, gameplay
story, stability
66% User Score Based on 860 reviews

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The Dark Pursuer is a single player and multiplayer survival action adventure game with a horror theme. It was developed by Digital Secrets and was released on May 19, 2023. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

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66%
Audience ScoreBased on 860 reviews
graphics119 positive mentions
stability13 negative mentions

  • The game features impressive graphics and a spooky atmosphere that enhances the horror experience.
  • Players enjoy the thrill of the game, with many expressing that it genuinely scares them.
  • The game has potential for improvement, with players eager for updates and additional content.
  • Multiplayer mode requires payment, which frustrates many players who want to play with friends for free.
  • There are numerous bugs and connection issues in multiplayer, making it difficult to play with others.
  • The monster's AI is often criticized for being too powerful, making it hard for players to hide or escape.
  • graphics
    146 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game have received widespread praise for their quality and immersive design, with many players noting the smooth performance and spooky atmosphere that enhances the horror experience. Users appreciate the detailed visuals, which are considered impressive for a mobile game, contributing to the overall tension and excitement. However, some players have pointed out minor issues, such as bugs and the need for improved multiplayer functionality, but these do not significantly detract from the overall positive reception of the graphics.

    • “Great graphics for a mobile game, spooky atmosphere, creepy sounds, definitely gives you the spooks.”
    • “The graphics, sound design, and eerie environment pull you right into the tension.”
    • “Incredible graphics and amazing sound effects, definitely recommend it for anyone that likes horror games, best horror game I've ever played.”
    • “Boring, repetitive gameplay, and graphics wear off on you, would not recommend.”
    • “Graphics are bad; the ghost is the worst.”
    • “This game is so scary but I think it needs improvement in graphics.”
  • gameplay
    36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of the game is generally praised for its smooth mechanics, immersive atmosphere, and impressive graphics, creating a captivating experience for players. However, some users find the hiding mechanics challenging and the multiplayer mode lacking, with concerns about fairness and the need for more diverse maps and objectives. Overall, while the game shows potential and offers thrilling moments, it also faces criticism for repetitive elements and the necessity of paid multiplayer access.

    • “Great graphics, smooth gameplay, and scary!”
    • “What really makes me love the game is the fact that it has 2 maps (possibly more in the future?) that each provide a different experience with new objectives and gameplay!”
    • “From the moment I started playing, I was captivated by its immersive gameplay and stunning graphics.”
    • “Boring and tedious gameplay where after finding the flashlight in one room, the hallway lights flicker off.”
    • “The description of the mechanics is vague.”
    • “Boring, repetitive gameplay, and graphics wear off on you; would not recommend.”
  • atmosphere
    20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its immersive and terrifying qualities, with many players highlighting the dark graphics, suspenseful sound design, and effective use of lighting to create a sense of dread. Reviewers noted that the game successfully evokes feelings of fear and adrenaline, particularly in tense moments involving monsters and hiding mechanics. Overall, the atmosphere is considered a standout feature that enhances the horror experience, making it a compelling choice for fans of the genre.

    • “This game has an immaculate atmosphere (especially on the tunnels map) and actually had me feeling true suspense and horror for the first time in a game.”
    • “The developers have done an incredible job of creating a dark and atmospheric world filled with challenging monsters and engaging quests.”
    • “Tdp is one of the games that, while giving me an atmosphere that makes me want to quit, it still keeps me in.”
    • “The game runs smoothly and the atmosphere is really dark, which sets the mood. It'd be helpful to add more hiding places or maybe hide under the bed, but other than that, I really enjoy this game!”
    • “I love the atmosphere and the adrenaline I feel every time the lights start to flicker and I need to hide.”
  • story
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story aspect is criticized for its lack of a tutorial or introductory cutscene, leaving players to navigate levels without context. While some users appreciate the horror elements and graphics, many express a desire for a more developed narrative and additional multiplayer features to enhance the experience. Overall, the potential for a compelling story exists, but it currently feels underdeveloped and disconnected from gameplay.

    • “The game's graphics, sound, and story of every map are nice, and we can play multiplayer and choose different monsters.”
    • “It's a classic storyline, but I almost died when I saw the predator. It's awesome that you added audio where the predator is stepping; it's like you're in the game.”
    • “I see potential in this game; it's high quality with a good story and gameplay.”
    • “No tutorial; as soon as you open the game, it just throws you into the level without any story or cutscene.”
    • “No storyline!”
    • “I love the ambiance; I just don't like that there is no story in the hospital level.”
  • stability
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability is heavily criticized, with numerous reports of bugs, glitches, and connection issues, particularly in multiplayer mode. Players experience frequent freezing, frame drops, and game-breaking glitches that detract from the overall enjoyment, leading to frustration and disappointment. While some enjoy the single-player experience, the persistent technical problems significantly hinder the game's potential.

    • “The game runs smoothly without any major bugs, which really enhances the overall experience.”
    • “I appreciate how stable the game is; I haven't encountered any crashes or significant glitches.”
    • “The consistent performance of the game makes it enjoyable to play for extended periods.”
    • “Too buggy to even attempt to play.”
    • “The game is great in single player mode but in multiplayer hasn't been working because the connection dies and just breaks the game, the survivor will become invisible and won't be able to be hit and for the monster, the monster just glitches out and is stuck in the waiting room.”
    • “I can't even play online because it freezes, crashes, and does not load. I would really like to play online, so please find the problem.”
  • monetization
    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization model of the game has received mixed feedback from users. While many appreciate the absence of ads and enjoy the immersive experience, there is significant frustration regarding the requirement to pay for multiplayer access, with several players suggesting that ad-based monetization would be a more favorable approach. Overall, players express a desire for a more accessible multiplayer option, ideally without additional costs.

    • “A highly recommended game amazing! I suggest everybody download it. It has no ads, and whoever is searching for a great scary game can download it. It's really fun playing it with your loved ones . The zombies are amazing; the whole game is a masterpiece! A great masterpiece, love it so much! Thanks again to whoever made it.”
    • “No ads.”
    • “It needs in-app purchases just for multiplayer mode.”
    • “Why do we have to pay just to play with friends? You could just do like other games and use ads to create a lobby. Greedy!”
    • “I hate you, devs... please just add ads instead of making us pay to be able to play multiplayer.”
    • “Dude, I'm so sad. I love the game, but so do my friends. We can't play together because we have to pay. This game could have so much more potential if it was free. I know you need to make money, but ads could do after every death. I recommend this game, but please make it free if you love and care for your fans. It's all I ask.”
  • music
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is highly praised for enhancing the horror atmosphere, with a haunting soundtrack that intensifies the fear factor. Players appreciate how the music complements the game's terrifying visuals, although some suggest adding cues to indicate when danger is near. Overall, the ambient sounds and music significantly contribute to the game's immersive experience.

    • “A true horror game with true fear and an amazing haunting soundtrack.”
    • “Amazing phenomenal game! I recorded a video for my channel on it. I love this aspect of the ambient music and the squeaks, also with the lights shutting off to make it terrifying. Well done!”
    • “It would also be better if there was some kind of soundtrack that indicates when the creature is chasing you.”
    • “Please add some fear-inducing music and more danger... add some new levels.”
    • “The game is already terrifying itself with its music.”
  • optimization
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game's optimization is generally well-received, with many players noting smooth performance and an enjoyable experience. However, some users suggest that further improvements could enhance gameplay, particularly in terms of adding more hiding spots.

    • “Awesome optimization.”
    • “Definitely an Android game that can be truly enjoyed, although it still needs some optimization.”
    • “The game runs smoothly, and I haven't really had a problem with this game.”
    • “I was really cautious from anticipation and was really excited to play the game; hopefully, this problem can be optimized.”
    • “The game runs poorly on my system, and it feels like the optimization is non-existent.”
    • “I expected better performance, but the optimization issues make it almost unplayable.”
  • humor
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is characterized by its silly and lighthearted tone, with players finding the monster more amusing than frightening. While some users appreciate the comedic elements and enjoy the gameplay, others express a desire for more intense scares to balance the humor. Overall, the game is seen as a fun and entertaining experience, albeit with a need for improvement in its horror aspects.

    • “The monster was funny looking, not scary, and the challenges were too silly.”
    • “Really love the gameplay! The monster itself is funny, but overall the game is nice.”
    • “Silly, funny, crazy game—keep improving!”
  • grinding
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be boring and tedious, particularly noting that after acquiring items like the flashlight, the gameplay becomes repetitive and frustrating, as exemplified by the flickering hallway lights that disrupt progress.

    • “Boring and tedious gameplay where after finding the flashlight in one room, the hallway lights flicker off.”
    • “The grinding feels endless, with little reward for the time invested.”
    • “Repetitive tasks make the game feel like a chore rather than an enjoyable experience.”
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The Dark Pursuer is a survival action adventure game with horror theme.

The Dark Pursuer is available on PC, Mac OS, Phone, Windows and others.

The Dark Pursuer was released on May 19, 2023.

The Dark Pursuer was developed by Digital Secrets.

The Dark Pursuer has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its story.

The Dark Pursuer is a single player game with multiplayer support.

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