Wave of Darkness

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Wave of Darkness is a hack and slash action RPG set in a dark fantasy world. Choose from multiple character classes and customize your skills and abilities as you battle against hordes of enemies. Explore dungeons, discover hidden treasures, and unlock the secrets of the world as you progress through the game's storyline.

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Play Modes

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

59%

Audience ScoreBased on 63 reviews

story5 positive mentions

stability5 negative mentions

The game features a unique spell crafting system that allows players to create personalized spells, adding depth to the gameplay.
The world is large and open, providing plenty of opportunities for exploration and discovery, reminiscent of classic RPGs.
The developers are responsive to player feedback and are actively working on updates and improvements to enhance the gaming experience.

The game suffers from numerous bugs and performance issues, including crashes and unresponsive elements, making it frustrating to play.
The user interface and inventory management are clunky and unintuitive, leading to confusion and difficulty in navigating the game.
Many quests are poorly designed, with unclear objectives and lack of guidance, leaving players feeling lost and frustrated.

story
51 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
10%
82%
8%
The game's story is criticized for being underdeveloped and frustrating, with numerous quests that are either incomplete or poorly marked, leading to confusion and aimlessness. While the overarching narrative of a monster invasion has potential, players feel that the execution is lacking, with unclear quest objectives and numerous bugs detracting from the experience. Despite some interesting elements and a large world to explore, many players find themselves disengaged from the story due to these issues.
- “Absolutely unique story: waves of monsters suddenly invade the land and people are in desperate search of a hero.”
- “The focus of the game is on story and exploration.”
- “Although I'm not a big fan of RPG games, I actually quite enjoyed, and I still am, playing this game on account of its really versatile game mechanics (especially creating complex spells) and interesting quests/storyline.”
- “Now I'm stuck in a quest for about an hour, and even Google or discussion forums don't have any thread about it. Damn it.”
- “The quest directions are usually pretty terrible and wrong.”
- “A lot of the quest texts are unclearly written, which can lead you to attempt the wrong thing (or go to the wrong place), which gets frustrating fast.”
graphics
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
62%
19%
The graphics of the game have received largely negative feedback, with many users describing them as outdated and subpar for a 2015 release, often comparing them unfavorably to titles from much earlier years. While some players appreciate certain aesthetic elements and find the visuals decent, the overall consensus is that the graphics are mediocre, poorly optimized, and do not match the promotional materials.
- “What I was given was a visual delight with some of the most genuinely pleasing aesthetics I have seen in an indie title.”
- “Good game and nice graphics.”
- “Just so involved to do so but the music is really good, the graphics are nice, the interfaces are logical and the little icons up left are nice to get at all the info you want.”
- “This game runs poorly on any machine... the graphics are not the same compared to the screenshots of the store page!!!!”
- “I'll also say that I do agree that the graphics are definitely dated and the voice acting can be a bit spotty at times, but if you're willing to give it a chance, you'll find a well-made and feature-packed RPG underneath.”
- “Quality is missing in every dimension: control, animation of the main character, graphics quality, and basic quest chains.”
gameplay
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
46%
27%
Gameplay reviews are mixed, with some players finding it lacking and uninstalling after a short time, while others appreciate the depth and variety, noting a solid 20-70+ hours of engaging RPG content. The rune mechanic adds a fresh puzzle element, though combat can feel clunky at times. Overall, the game offers familiar mechanics for RPG fans, with enjoyable spell creation and interesting quests.
- “This game is reported to last for around 20-30 hours of story and quest gameplay time.”
- “The rune mechanic is also fresh, as unlocking chests requires some kind of puzzle.”
- “Although I'm not a big fan of RPG games, I actually quite enjoyed playing this game due to its versatile game mechanics (especially creating complex spells) and interesting quests/storyline.”
- “The gameplay lasted about an hour until I decided to uninstall.”
- “The fighting mechanics are a little clunky now and then.”
- “The gameplay is very familiar for most RPG players.”
stability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability has received mixed reviews; while some players report significant bugs and glitches that hinder gameplay, others have noted improvements and a lack of crashes after updates. Overall, the experience varies, with some enjoying the game despite its issues, while others found the stability problems too frustrating to continue playing.
- “This game has buggy skills and quests.”
- “I rather enjoyed my time with the game, but ultimately stopped playing because of the glitches.”
- “A lot of bugs; the spell dynamics in this game are horrible, and the spellcasting makes your character freeze until the spell is cast. I don't think that was intended, and the spell animation is the same no matter what you choose.”
optimization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
20%
60%
The game's optimization has been widely criticized, with users reporting frequent crashes and significant performance issues, even on high-end PC builds. Overall, the optimization is considered poor, detracting from the overall gaming experience.
- “The biggest issue for me was the optimization.”
- “The bad optimization and crashes did not really speed up my progress.”
- “This game offers bad optimization, possible crashes, and performance issues.”
- “I have a very decent PC build and can run anything new with high specs... the optimization of this game is horrid.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
40%
The music in the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating its smoothness and ability to enhance the gaming experience without being intrusive. While some feel it may not be groundbreaking, the soundtrack effectively contributes to the overall atmosphere, making for an engaging experience.
- “The soothing music in the background made me last longer with this game while the battle sounds were not too disturbing or clunky as the rest of the game.”
- “This coupled with a soundtrack that helps to build on the feeling of the game makes for a truly inspiring gaming experience.”
- “Just so involved to do so, but the music is really good; the graphics are nice, the interfaces are logical, and the little icons in the top left are nice to access all the info you want.”
- “The graphics are not going to blow you away and neither is the music.”
- “The smoothing music in the background made me last longer with this game while the battle sounds were not too disturbing or clunky as the rest of the game.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviewers highlight the strong character development in the game, making it a recommended choice for fans of hack 'n slash action.
- “I would definitely recommend it to anyone who likes hack ‘n’ slash action with strong character development.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The humor in the game is noted for its quirky and absurd elements, such as the presence of seemingly nonsensical obstacles like "hedgehog walls," which players find amusing yet puzzling. This blend of exploration and unexpected comedic elements contributes to a lighthearted experience.
- “The humor in this game is top-notch, especially with the absurdity of the hedgehog walls that any functional being would have no issue climbing over or around.”
- “I love how the game allows for exploration in any way and whenever you want, but the funny moments really shine through with the quirky obstacles like those hedgehog walls.”
- “The witty dialogue and unexpected scenarios keep me laughing, especially when I encounter ridiculous things like hedgehog walls that make no sense!”

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8h Median play time

7h Average play time

5-9h Spent by most gamers

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