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Light Arc Studio Ltd / Apr 12, 2021 / Action, Adventure, Indie, Racing, Early Access
You come round as your escape pod plummets into the inky waters of a distant flooded planet. Comms are down and power failing. You have no choice but to head out into.. the dark.
| Part | Your PC | MinimumNot sure | RecommendedNot sure |
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| CPU | Not set | 3.5 GHz Intel Core i5 3450, 4.0 GHz AMD FX-8350 Can't tell | Not listed Can't tell |
| GPU | Not set | GTX 680 or equivalent Can't tell | GTX 1080 Can't tell |
| RAM | Not set | Not listed Can't tell | Not listed Can't tell |
Now I've decided the game is leading on VR, I've moved the "flat" version camera into the cockpit to be more consistent with VR and player experience / sense of speed similar. Has taken a couple of weeks work to get to something that feels nice and moves with direction / responds to motion etc. Any feedback let me know.
Open on Steam7 user reviews
71% positive, 7 reviews
I have only played around thirty minutes but I actually liked it. Yes, it is short game (20-30 as of now). Yes, there is not a whole lot to do. But the best part is not knowing what is going to happen next. I got scared because I didn't know if the things I was seeing was going to try to eat me or not. I look forward to what will come next. Side note: Please turn up the narration. The wave and wind got so loud I...
5 found this helpful, 2021-04-15
I wanted to leave a positive review because it was interesting and enjoyable but then it crashed and made me start from the beginning so at this stage I can't. Intriguing story and cute wildlife.
3 found this helpful, 2021-04-13
The only thing I kept thinking about while “playing” ‘The Dark’ was what the point of it was. You seem to be in some sort of jetboat pod thing and you can speed towards balls of light. There is no music, no sound effects and seemingly no gameplay at all. Some of the wave effects are nice I suppose as well as the light effects, but there is just no point to it. You should have been in glass or something to protect...
12 found this helpful, 2021-04-12
It is very nice game that appeals to those looking for something different. Especially if you play it in VR, you can deeply experience one of the unique moments, the feeling of loneliness on a distant planet. I had no idea what I was playing before. So, it was boring at first. Later, I was impressed when I got used to the environment while starting to get the idea. If you feel you get stuck in the beginning like...
1 found this helpful, 2022-01-06
