It has the foundations of a good game. However, the balancing is a mess, especially when it comes to morale. No matter how many missions I was completing in Chapter 2, I kept losing morale, with no real opportunities to get higher amounts, making the game pretty much unplayable after a while. Which is a shame, since I really wanted to keep playing.
Through the Darkest of Times
- Release Date:
- Jan 30, 2020
- Developer:
- Paintbucket Games
- Publisher:
- HandyGames
- Platforms:
- Windows Mac
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About the Game
Dark times mean fear and risks. The risk to be caught by patrolling National Socialists, looking for people who publicly stand against their point of view. The risk of being beaten up or even killed by the German military because we‘re opposing the regime. The risk of losing everything, including our loved ones. This is how we live. This is how we try to survive. Through the darkest of times.
You are the leader of a small resistance group in 1933’s Berlin, of ordinary people, from Jews to Catholics and Communists to Patriots who simply can’t stand aside. Your goal is to deal with small blows to the regime – dropping leaflets to spread awareness about what the Nazis are really up to among the people, painting messages on walls, sabotaging, gathering information and recruiting more followers. And all of that while staying undercover – if the regime’s forces learn about your group, the life of each member is in grave danger.


Through the Darkest of Times is a historical resistance strategy game, focusing on conveying the somber mood of the period and the very real struggles of average people living in the 3rd Reich. Historical accuracy means that your small group of resistance fighters will not change the outcome of the war, nor will you prevent all of the Nazi’s atrocities, but you can certainly do everything in your power to save as many lives as you can and oppose the fascist system wherever possible.
Features:
- Experience the Darkest of Times in 4 chapters
- Fight for freedom, weaken the regime and lead your resistance group
- Plan activities, find collaborators and try not to get caught
- Feel the weight of responsibility as you make difficult decisions and face the dire consequences
- Beautifully illustrated expressionistic scenes and events
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The gameplay is mostly about matching the right people to the right tasks and taking chances on whether they’ll succeed. It’s decent, but nothing special. What really stands out is how the game teaches you about the Nazis. It handles the topic in a powerful and thoughtful way, and that alone makes it worth trying. Just wait for a sale.
good historical piece
System Requirements
Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS *: Windows 7+
- Processor: 2.4 GHz
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: 1 GB
- Storage: 2 GB available space
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
FAQ
How much does Through the Darkest of Times cost?
Through the Darkest of Times costs $14.99.
What are the system requirements for Through the Darkest of Times?
Minimum: Minimum: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS *: Windows 7+ Processor: 2.4 GHz Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: 1 GB Storage: 2 GB available space Recommended: Recommended: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system Memory: 8 GB RAM
What platforms is Through the Darkest of Times available on?
Through the Darkest of Times is available on Windows PC, macOS.
Is Through the Darkest of Times worth buying?
Through the Darkest of Times has 57% positive reviews from 7 players.
When was Through the Darkest of Times released?
Through the Darkest of Times was released on Jan 30, 2020.
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