The Darkness Below
- April 15, 2021
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Get on itch.io Store"The Darkness Below" is a first person grid-based dungeon crawler,inspired by titles such as Dungeon Master, Eye of the Beholder, Lands of Lore & Might and Magic 3-5! Features (v1.2 + Prelude) windows / linux / android*prelude version - contains about ~3 hours of the full releaseturn-based moving & battling much like M&M 3-5interactable items & objects (ground items, levers, doors, keylocks)variou…
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Reviews
- The game has charming old-school graphics and a nostalgic feel reminiscent of classic dungeon crawlers like Might and Magic and Eye of the Beholder.
- The combat UI is fun and satisfying, and the automap feature enhances the exploration experience.
- The developer is responsive to issues and shows promise for future updates, making it an exciting project to support.
- The game is still in early access and lacks many features, which may leave players wanting more content and clarity in gameplay mechanics.
- Some bugs and glitches are present, and certain weapons and spells are currently unusable due to character limitations.
- The current role-playing system may restrict character development, focusing too heavily on combat skills and limiting overall gameplay variety.
- graphics3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for successfully blending classic dungeon crawler aesthetics with modern design, resulting in visually appealing visuals that avoid the pitfalls of overly pixelated styles. Reviewers appreciate the perfect execution of old-style graphics, complemented by a fitting soundtrack.
“The darkness below is all you could ask for: dungeon crawlers of old fused into the present with modern trappings and gorgeous graphics that don't strain the eyes with pixelated colors under the guise of retro.”
“The graphics are just perfect.”
“I love the old-style graphics, and the backing tracks sound good.”
- story3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The story is considered interesting, with potential for expansion through additional hubs, dungeons, and side quests. Users express anticipation for future updates and the completion of the game, suggesting that the current content is promising but still in development.
“The storyline is interesting, and I look forward to the updates and the finished game.”
“If the whole story and locations are ready, and it has a good editor, it will take the author a year or two to add the amount of content being flaunted.”
“That said, maybe three or four more hubs, dungeons, and some side quests would be about right.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
While some bugs and glitches are present, the developer is proactive in addressing these issues promptly, ensuring a relatively stable gaming experience.
“The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
“I experienced several bugs that disrupted my gameplay experience.”
“There are constant stability issues that ruin the immersion.”
