Classic survival horror with QOL improvements. Only a few hours in but very impressed. Voice acting, story, and gameplay all feel great. The developers are clearly RE fans and it shows
Dead of Darkness
- Release Date:
- Jan 23, 2025
- Developer:
- Retrofiction Games
- Publisher:
- Retrofiction Games
- Platforms:
- Windows
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About This Game
In 1985 England, private investigator Miles Windham follows a lead on the mysterious death of his daughter that takes him to Velvet Island. But once he arrives on the island, he soon realizes that the residents are behaving strangely. In fact, there is a growing hostility towards the investigator that feels as though it is becoming stronger by the minute. It doesn't take long until the situation escalates and Miles finds himself in a struggle for his own survival.
Dead of Darkness is a survival-horror action-adventure with cosmic horror influences.
Key features
Complex, multi-layered narrative. Meet more than 15 characters over the course of the game - each with their own story that revolves around the terrible secrets of Velvet Island.
Challenging survival-horror. Resources are scarce, your inventory is limited, and danger lurks around every corner. Plan your routes carefully if you want to survive.
Intense hallucinations. Each enemy encounter takes a toll on your mental state. The lower your mental state, the stronger the hallucinations you will experience - some will even blur the distinction between reality and fiction.
Relentless enemies. 13 different enemies are hungry for your flesh, and some of them will stalk you relentlessly. Fight them, run from them, or use your wits to outsmart them.
Become a detective. Search your environment, inspect items and read documents in order to unlock clues. Use these clues to reveal hidden troves or unlock secret passageways.
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User Reviews
I liked how the game started, but everything went downhill to the point where I was begging for it to end.
Absolutely LOVE this game - 4 hours in and I cannot wait to see where the story goes. If you are a fan of old school resident evil, do yourself a favour and pick this game up! A beautiful RE: Demake if you will. Great puzzle and floor design, solid jump scares (not to many, but great timing on them!) and great story. Solid voice acting, and just all around a really great game from a solo developer! Great job.
Amazing survival horror game!
I'm a great fan of RE series and this game totally stands it ground. If you struggle through outdated graphic you will find interesting story (a bit of RE 2) and interesting item and combat system.
System Requirements
Minimum
- OS *: Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10 x64
- Processor: Intel Pentium D 830 (2* 3000) or equivalent / AMD Athlon 64 4000+ (2600) or equivalent
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: GeForce 7600 GT (256 MB)
- DirectX: Version 10
- Storage: 1 GB available space
FAQ
How much does Dead of Darkness cost?
Dead of Darkness costs $11.99. Currently 25% off!
What are the system requirements for Dead of Darkness?
Minimum: Minimum: OS *: Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10 x64 Processor: Intel Pentium D 830 (2* 3000) or equivalent / AMD Athlon 64 4000+ (2600) or equivalent Memory: 2 GB RAM Graphics: GeForce 7600 GT (256 MB) DirectX: Version 10 Storage: 1 GB available space
What platforms is Dead of Darkness available on?
Dead of Darkness is available on Windows PC.
Is Dead of Darkness worth buying?
Dead of Darkness has 91% positive reviews from 11 players.
When was Dead of Darkness released?
Dead of Darkness was released on Jan 23, 2025.
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