The Darkest Island

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The Darkest Island is a single player action game. It was developed by Gamix Studios and was released on August 25, 2020. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

The Darkest Island is a psychological horror game in first person with moments of action and despair During air cargo transport between countries across the Atlantic Ocean, you and your team have an accident and fall on an inhabited island. You a survivor, do not find your team among the wreckage and start looking for them, with a compass it is necessary to look for first aid in villages. T…

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Action

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Single-Player

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62%

Audience ScoreBased on 13 reviews

gameplay1 positive mentions

atmosphere2 negative mentions

The game has a good atmosphere and can be genuinely scary, providing a tense survival horror experience.
Graphics and sound quality contribute to immersion, enhancing the overall gameplay experience.
The game offers a unique concept with minimalistic quests that encourage exploration and survival.

Hit detection and enemy AI are severely flawed, making combat frustrating and often unfair.
The save feature is unreliable, forcing players to complete the game in one run or restart frequently.
The game is excessively dark, making it difficult to navigate and find objectives, which can be frustrating for players.

graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in "The Darkest Island" are well-received, featuring a first-person art style that enhances immersion alongside quality sound design. Players appreciate the adjustable graphics settings and the game's ability to create a tense atmosphere with effective jump scares and a sinister narrative conveyed through its visuals.
- “The graphics are good and the sound quality also enhances immersion throughout the game.”
- “Good graphics, amazing jump scares, and a sinister lore conveyed through items, scenarios, maps, and monsters.”
- “The darkest island is a survival game that features an art style reminiscent of classic first-person games.”
- “The graphics in this game are reminiscent of early first-person games, lacking the polish and detail expected in modern titles.”
- “The art style feels outdated and doesn't do justice to the game's potential, making it hard to immerse myself in the experience.”
- “While there are options to adjust graphics settings, the overall visual quality still falls short of what players have come to expect.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story begins with the protagonist awakening near a plane wreck, setting the stage for a rescue mission filled with exploration and resource gathering. While the narrative is engaging and worth experiencing, players desire a tighter storyline and more depth beyond just item collection.
- “It is a story that is worth experiencing!”
- “The game opens with the protagonist regaining consciousness near the plane wreckage surrounded by damaged cargo boxes that contain useful resources for the rescue mission.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere has been criticized for lacking depth and failing to create a compelling environment, with darkness not effectively enhancing the overall experience. However, some players appreciate the tense atmosphere created by the AI, which adds a unique survival horror element that deviates from typical chase mechanics. Overall, the atmosphere is seen as a significant area needing improvement.
- “The game's atmosphere is very tense; unless you are scouting, you can easily be caught out by approaching AI. I enjoyed that aspect of the survival horror, as it made a refreshing change from the usual hunter/hunted chase scenes that offer limited time to survive seen in other horror titles.”
- “It is not creating any atmosphere; darkness in games amplifies the fear or atmosphere in a game. It can never be the atmosphere itself, and this is one of the few issues that need to be corrected in this game.”
- “The game's atmosphere is very tense, as unless you are scouting, you can easily be caught out by approaching AI. Though I did enjoy that aspect of the survival horror, it made a refreshing change from the usual hunter/hunted chase scenes that offer limited time to survive seen in other horror titles.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is highly praised for its innovative ideas and overall execution, contributing to a positive gaming experience.
- “The gameplay and idea are great.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users express frustration over the game's mechanics, particularly the instant death upon touching water, which detracts from the emotional experience and immersion. This design choice seems to evoke feelings of annoyance rather than the intended emotional engagement.
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate the immersive environment of the game, noting the scattered farming villages and dense forests that create a rich backdrop for grinding activities. However, the occasional howls in the distance add an element of tension, suggesting that grinding may not always be a peaceful experience.
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The absence of music in the game shifts the focus to environmental sounds for hints, while the protagonist's grunting and breathless noises add an extra layer of challenge to gameplay.
- “The lack of music leaves you relying on the sounds around you for hints, but your protagonist makes frequent grunting and breathless noises when you move, which can add an extra challenge.”
- “The soundtrack is repetitive and fails to enhance the gameplay experience, making it feel monotonous.”
- “The music is forgettable and does not match the tone of the game, resulting in a disjointed experience.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy of the game is perceived as minimal, with some users suggesting that it feels like a cash grab, but overall, the financial demands are considered low, with a notable mention of a $3 price point.
- “If this was a cash grab, well for this review, you can have $3.”
- “The monetization system feels exploitative, pushing players to spend money to enjoy basic features.”
- “It's frustrating that progress is locked behind paywalls, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending extra.”