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Adventure, Indie, Action, Horror
Darq tells the story of Lloyd, a boy who becomes aware of the fact that he is dreaming. To Lloyd's misfortune, the dream quickly turns into a nightmare and all attempts to wake up end in failure. 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.
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Dark, tiny, unpretentious and serious.
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Checkpoint GamingElliot AttardAug 2019DARQ certainly doesn't overstay its welcome, presenting a short and concise experience. But when is short too short?
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IGNKyle CampbellAug 20197.5/10Darq has some frustrating stealth encounters and an overabundance of jump scares, but those small blunders aren't enough to take away from the sense of wonder that comes from helping Lloyd navigate his nightmares.
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Indie Games DevelChiara RosciniAug 20228.5/10Darq is a puzzle-platform adventure game created by Unfold Games. Marketed as a psychological horror game, follows a young boy named Lloyd as he manipulates the physics system that governs his dream world to solve puzzles and avoid enemies.
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GameWatcherGavin HermanAug 20195.5/10While there are moments where the spookiness clicks, like its hectic climax, the rest is forgettable. It will give a fright once in a while, but that shock quickly disappears.
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IGDB rating 7.5/10 from 60 ratings.
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“Is it actually scary?”
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“Would a little humor have helped?”
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