The Darkness Below
- March 19, 2024
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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 (v1.3 + Prelude) windows / linux / android*prelude version - contains about ~4 hours of the full releaseturn-based moving & battling much like M&M 3-5interactable items & objects (ground items, levers, doors, keylocks)vari…
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Reviews
- The graphics are perfect and the old-school style is charming, reminiscent of classic CRPGs.
- The combat UI is fun and satisfying, enhancing the overall gameplay experience.
- The developer is responsive and actively working on updates, promising more content and improvements in the future.
- The game is still in early access and lacks some content, which may lead to a short playtime.
- There are some bugs and glitches present, and certain features like higher-level spells and weapons are not yet accessible.
- The current RPG system may limit character development options, focusing too much on min-maxing combat skills.
- story6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The story is considered interesting and engaging, with players eager for future updates and the completion of the game. However, there is a consensus that additional content, such as more hubs, dungeons, and side quests, would enhance the overall narrative experience.
“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.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are highly praised for their perfection and nostalgic old-style design, which complements the enjoyable backing tracks. Overall, players appreciate the visual aesthetic and its contribution to the game's atmosphere.
“The graphics are just perfect.”
“Love the old-style graphics and the backing tracks sound good.”
- 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 stability issues.
