The Darkness Below

About

"The Darkness Below" is a nostalgic cRPG that pays homage to 90's classics, with grid-based movement, turn-based combat, and a 2.5D perspective. The game offers a rich and immersive world filled with puzzles, exotic creatures, and meaningful choices, drawing inspiration from titles like Dungeon Master and Might and Magic. Create your unique hero with full character generation and explore a vast fantasy world in this love letter to retro cRPGs.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

100%

Audience ScoreBased on 22 reviews

graphics4 positive mentions

stability2 negative mentions

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.

story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
While some users report occasional bugs and glitches, the developer is praised for their prompt responses and effective handling of game stability issues.