Again, it’s not bad, it just seems like a missed opportunity. Something a bit more dynamic and fleshed out. I’d love to hear some orchestral strings get higher and higher and higher as things get scarier. Nevertheless, the soundtrack could really lean into this. There’s a bit of tension building in the audio as well. (Before you say anything, I know Limbo was about the same, but Darq is indoors.) There’s unfortunately not much to say on the matter, you can hear the character stepping and interacting with the environment. That’s not to say that there is any, and it’s probably intentional, but it’s a bit bothersome. Other than looks, Darq is a bit empty on the audio. This game is great, but maybe not to Limbo’s standards. I personally love Limbo, every time it’s released on something, I play it. It’s black and white with silhouettes and a fogginess to the levels. It might just look like another game that you’ve played. So, if you have already watched the trailer or seen the pictures around on this page, you’ll already know the vibe of this game.

Puzzles that involve bending the laws of physics (walking on walls and ceilings), manipulating the environment, collecting and using found objects, sometimes in abstract and dream-like ways.

Sound design by Bjørn Jacobsen, known for his work on such games as Cyberpunk 2077 and Hitman.

Unique art style and detailed environment to explore.

Psychological horror/puzzle game set in a lucid dream, relying on a slow build and creepy atmosphere rather than gore and violence.

The complete DARQ experience – includes the base game as well as The Tower and The Crypt DLC’s.Interested? I thought so… Let the review begin. Instead, he has to rely on careful planning to avoid getting detected. He has no chance of winning in an open confrontation since the creatures he will encounter are much more powerful and faster than him. While exploring the darkest corners of his subconscious, Lloyd learns how to survive the nightmare by bending the laws of physics and manipulating the fluid fabric of the dream world.Īpart from gravity-defying puzzles, Lloyd will have to use stealth when around enemies. To Lloyd’s misfortune, the dream quickly turns into a nightmare, and all attempts to wake up end in failure.

DARQ: Complete Edition ( Switch, PC, PS4/5, X1, XSX-$19.99) tells the story of Lloyd, a boy who becomes aware of the fact that he is dreaming.

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