Wave of Darkness
- November 5, 2015
- Dreamatrix
- 5h median play time
Get on SteamWave 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.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The spell creation system is enjoyable and allows for experimentation.
- The game offers a lot of loot and bag space, enhancing the exploration experience.
- The voice acting is well done and adds to the overall immersion of the game.
- The game suffers from numerous bugs, including quest issues and poor inventory management.
- Combat mechanics are simplistic and unengaging, often reducing battles to just holding down a button.
- Graphics and animations are outdated, making the game visually unappealing compared to modern titles.
- story25 mentions
- 12 % positive mentions
- 76 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The game's story is described as unique but poorly executed, with players feeling lost due to unclear quest objectives and a lack of coherent progression. Many quests appear on the map but cannot be completed, leading to frustration as players struggle to find direction and clarity. While the voice acting is noted as decent, the overall experience is marred by bugs and a focus on combat over narrative depth, resulting in a disjointed gameplay experience.
“Absolutely unique story: waves of monsters suddenly invade the land and people are in desperate search of a hero.”
“You never had such a story before, right?”
“The focus of the game is on story and exploration.”
“Now I'm stuck on a quest for about an hour, and even Google or discussion forums don't have any threads about it. Damn it.”
“You run around almost aimlessly since the quests only provide you local tasks and no big picture.”
“Once you are done with the quest, it just disappears from the log and you don't even know who to talk to in order to finish the quest.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have been widely criticized, with users rating them as low as 3/10, citing that they resemble those from 2003 rather than a 2015 title. Reviewers note a lack of quality in various aspects, including character animations and overall visual fidelity.
“Don't expect cutting-edge graphics or animations.”
“Quality is missing in every dimension: control, animation of the main character, graphics quality, and basic quest chains.”
“Graphics from 2003.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The gameplay experience varies significantly among users, with one reviewer expressing dissatisfaction and uninstalling after just an hour, while another notes a more substantial playtime of 20-30 hours for story and quests, suggesting a disparity in engagement and depth of game mechanics.
“This game is reported to last for around 20-30 hours of story and quest gameplay time.”
“The gameplay lasted about an hour until I decided to uninstall.”
“I think those two data points outline the depth of game mechanics.”
“Gameplay & story: 2/10”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game experiences some stability issues, including buggy skills and quests, which is not uncommon for new releases. However, players acknowledge that minor glitches are often expected in initial versions.
“This game has buggy skills and quests.”
“What game doesn't have a few glitches at first?”
- optimization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from poor optimization, leading to frequent crashes and performance issues that hinder gameplay progress.
“The bad optimization and crashes did not really speed up my progress.”
“This game offers bad optimization, possible crashes, and performance issues.”
- music1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -300 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The background music is soothing and enhances the gaming experience, while the battle sounds are well-balanced and not overly disruptive, contributing to a more immersive atmosphere.
“The soothing music in the background enhanced my experience, allowing me to play longer, while the battle sounds were perfectly balanced and not distracting.”
“The background music was soothing, which helped me endure the game longer, but the battle sounds were not as engaging and felt clunky compared to the rest of the game.”
“The music was repetitive and quickly became annoying, detracting from the overall experience.”
“I found the soundtrack to be forgettable and uninspired, lacking the energy needed to enhance the gameplay.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is noted for its flexibility, allowing players to engage with it at their own pace. However, some players find certain elements, like the "hedgehog walls," to be confusing or illogical, detracting from the overall comedic experience.
“The humor in this game is top-notch; I can't stop laughing at the absurdity of the hedgehog walls that any functional being could easily climb over!”
“I love how the game pokes fun at itself with quirky elements like the hedgehog walls, making every exploration a hilarious experience.”
“The witty dialogue and silly scenarios, like the hedgehog walls, keep me chuckling throughout my playtime!”
