The Dark Realm

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The Dark Realm is a single player action game. It was developed by Palek and was released on April 1, 2024. It received very positive reviews from players.

The Dark Realm is a bullet hell roguelike with emphasis on fast-paced gameplay. No more boring choices, dialogues and inventory management - just do everything as you go and enjoy the pure action as you try to survive in different environments, find countless items and equipment on your way, but be careful - with enemies around every corner, and occasional all-powerful bosses, it won't be that eas…

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Audience ScoreBased on 24 reviews

graphics2 positive mentions

gameplay2 negative mentions

The game is incredibly fun and addictive, encouraging players to keep trying for higher scores.
It features a charming retro arcade vibe with enjoyable graphics and music, reminiscent of classic games.
Despite its rough edges and lack of polish, the game showcases a strong passion from its developers, making it a solid roguelike experience.

The graphics and animations are rough, with mixels and janky movements that may deter some players.
There is no tutorialization, leading to confusion about gameplay mechanics and design decisions.
Some players find the gameplay repetitive and lacking in depth, with low-impact item swapping and uninspired sound design.

graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are characterized by a rough aesthetic, featuring mixels and somewhat janky animations. Despite these imperfections, many users appreciate the unique art style, crediting it to a talented artist.
- “Love the style of graphics!”
- “Art style by a great artist as well!”
- “The graphics are rough, often having mixels and slightly janky animations.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is highly engaging and addictive, featuring a power escalation system reminiscent of games like Vampire Survivors, but with more complexity. However, it lacks any form of tutorialization, which may leave new players feeling lost.
- “It's dopamine-inducing— you get the same power escalation as games like Vampire Survivors with some slightly more involved gameplay.”
- “The gameplay has absolutely zero tutorialization.”
- “The gameplay has absolutely zero tutorialization.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is highly praised for its fun and engaging quality, with reviewers noting its fabulous composition and attention to detail. Overall, it significantly enhances the gaming experience.
- “Amazing eye to detail and fabulous music”
- “Very fun game, I like the music a lot.”