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 ambition for future content, promising a vast and engaging world to explore.
- The game is still in early access and lacks many features, making the current experience feel incomplete.
- Some mechanics, such as the resting system and item details, could use improvement for better clarity and user experience.
- There are bugs and glitches present, and the current role-playing system may limit character development options.
- graphics6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics in "The Darkness Below" are praised for beautifully blending retro aesthetics with modern design, offering a visually appealing experience that avoids the pitfalls of overly pixelated visuals. 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 overwhelm 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.”
- story6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The story is described as interesting, with anticipation for future updates and the completion of the game. Reviewers suggest that additional content, such as hubs, dungeons, and side quests, would enhance the narrative experience. Overall, there is optimism about the story's potential as development progresses.
“The storyline is interesting, and I look forward to the updates and then 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.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
While some users report occasional bugs and glitches, the developer is praised for their prompt responses and effective handling of game issues, contributing to overall stability.
“Some bugs and glitches occur, but the developer is very good about timely responding to game issues.”
