We Walked In Darkness

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We Walked In Darkness is a single player action game. It was developed by CelleC Games and was released on January 12, 2018. It received neutral reviews from players.

We Walked in Darkness is a 2.5D side scrolling platformer where you play as two sibling slaves trying to escape to the north via the Underground Railroad. Stealth your way through obstacles and solve puzzles as you learn what it was really like to have risked your life for the sake of freedom.

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Audience ScoreBased on 26 reviews

gameplay3 negative mentions

Atmospheric horror with a captivating story that immerses players in dark forests and abandoned places.
Realistic graphics and sound design enhance the tension and overall experience.
Gameplay rewards patience and caution, making overcoming challenges satisfying.

Controls can be awkward and unresponsive, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
The story is relatively short, and some mechanics feel repetitive.
Numerous bugs and glitches can hinder the overall enjoyment of the game.

gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by a mix of rewarding patience and caution, leading to satisfying achievements, but is marred by janky mechanics, floaty jumps, awkward stealth, and imprecise controls. While some players appreciate its unique perspective, others find the overall execution lacking.
- “The gameplay rewards patience and caution rather than rushing ahead, and finally getting past a difficult challenge feels satisfying.”
- “The gameplay is also incredibly ropey due to the floaty jumps, awkward stealth, and imprecise controls, which sometimes don’t work at all.”
- “Gameplay was a bit janky here and there, but the game itself was alright for what it is.”
- “We walked in darkness; I thought it was a neat game that offers gameplay from an unusual perspective.”
story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is narrated from the perspective of Grace, allowing players to experience the narrative through the eyes of the characters, which adds depth to the themes presented. While some players find the story engaging, they note that gameplay controls are lacking, and the game's graphical quality is secondary to its narrative focus. Despite some bugs, the overall experience is considered worthwhile, especially given that the game is free.
- “This game makes you see this problem through the eyes of someone living it. While it can't compare to real life, it offers a unique perspective. The focus is on the story of these people, and in this kind of game, the graphics shouldn't be the main concern.”
- “Despite a few bugs, the game is still playable and free, which makes it reasonable to not expect perfection.”
- “The story is narrated by Grace, but you play as both of them.”
- “It seems like a cool story, but it's not very good control-wise.”
- “Nice game, makes you see this problem through the eyes of someone living it, though of course it can't compare since it's a game, not the real thing.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have been widely criticized for being horrible, with dated visuals and poor animations that contribute to a disjointed tonal experience. Overall, players find the graphical quality to be a significant drawback.
- “Horrible graphics, controls, and everything.”
- “We walked in darkness feels tonally off, has dated visuals, and awful animations.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players indicate that grinding in the game can be quite demanding, often requiring significant time investment or additional lives to progress effectively.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “I spent hours grinding, and it felt like I made no progress.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's stability is marked by some glitches that may affect the experience, but they are generally not severe enough to hinder enjoyment. While it has a rough appearance and is considered buggy, players who can tolerate these issues may still find the content engaging, especially since the game is free.
- “Sort of fun, but too buggy right now.”
- “If you can handle a game being buggy and looking really rough, and you find the content interesting, I would recommend you give it a try; it's free.”
- “There are still a few glitches, but I didn't encounter any that had much impact on my ability to enjoy the game.”