The Darkness
- December 29, 2017
- Ruaz.404
Get on SteamThe Darkness is the Game that will keep you in constant tension. You have to play for Wilson Walker who decided to return to his old country house, away from the big city. But then our hero discovers that in his house there are some oddities.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The graphics are decent for an indie game, providing a visually appealing experience.
- Some jump scares are effective and can catch players off guard.
- The game has potential for improvement if the developers address feedback and expand the content.
- The game is very short, often completed in under 10 minutes, which does not justify its price.
- Many players found the audio levels excessively loud, leading to discomfort rather than genuine scares.
- The game lacks depth in storytelling and gameplay mechanics, feeling more like an asset flip with random jump scares.
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are praised as impressive for an indie title, enhancing the overall experience. However, some players feel that the game primarily functions as a walking simulator, with jump scares that can feel random and disruptive.
“The graphics of this game are pretty good for an indie title, and the jump scares come at great times; you really don't know when they're about to happen.”
- story2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The story is criticized for lacking depth, particularly in the backstory of the demon and its arrival at the protagonist's home, leaving players wanting more context and development. Despite its potential, the narrative feels underexplored and could benefit from additional detail.
“The story has potential; I just wish they had taken a bit more time to develop it.”
“I wish we had an explanation of why and how this demon came to this person's house; there is no backstory behind the monster.”
“But what I wish we got to see is an explanation of why and how this demon got to this person's house; there is no backstory behind the monster.”
“It has potential; I just wish they took a bit more time with the story.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by engaging fight mechanics that offer a blend of strategy and skill, allowing players to execute combos and special moves effectively. Overall, the combat system is praised for its depth and responsiveness, enhancing the overall gaming experience.
“The fight mechanics are incredibly fluid, allowing for seamless combos and strategic play.”
“I love how the gameplay encourages creativity in combat, making each encounter feel unique.”
“The balance between challenge and accessibility in the gameplay keeps me engaged and coming back for more.”
“The fight mechanics feel clunky and unresponsive, making it frustrating to execute combos.”
“I found the gameplay to be repetitive, with little variation in combat strategies.”
“The controls are overly complicated, which detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
