2Dark

I will also admit that I a well-seasoned stealth genre gamer and after figuring out the inventory system, I found the game to be quite my level of game play as the whole light and dark system is rather simplistic. However, a lot of the success was dependant on forward planning. Players who are more adept at stealth games might find 2Dark to be too easy and less satisfying.

In summary, 2Dark is an atmospheric experience, and while it isn't an out-and-out horror game, the game blends elements of survival horror with the main gameplay chiefly revolving around sneaking in a furtive manner through levels. The atmospherics are striking, and the cartoon-like animations work well as a contrast.

2Dark is mostly a triumph for Gloomywood. It is impressive and refreshing that a skilled user could play a survival horror stealth game that can be completed without killing anyone. Sure, sometimes accidents happen and a kid dies a horrible bloody death, which can lead to both horrific shock and bemused laughter... at the same time no less, but that is the weird and wonderful tone of 2Dark.

2Dark presents a series of clever ideas but squanders its potential on an incoherent narrative, frustrating gameplay and distinct lack of horror vibes. While credit is due for the brave subject matter, it's disappointing to see it was never utilised in any impactful way. The game falls flat in most areas, offering little more than promising concepts and clever attention to detail. To enjoy the gameplay for more than a few hours, patience really is a virtue.

2Dark tries to do too many things at once. Its stealth mechanics, while occasionally satisfying, are frustrating and pedestrian. Similarly, its attempts at horror, while presented well, are undermined by bad writing and repetitive gameplay. A lack of clear signposting and a terrible UI do nothing to help this maddening experience.

Despite the pedigree of the developer, and some unusually disturbing subject matter, the main enemies in this survival horror are frustration and boredom. The subject matter is extremely brave and the basic concept seems to have a lot of promise. Some clever details and plenty of tension. Frustratingly imprecise controls and tedious, repetitive gameplay that’s too reliant on trial and error. Bizarre storytelling and visuals. Far too expensive.

Visually and thematically, 2Dark succeeds in paying homage to its forebears. Everything else, however, is desperately lacking. Alone in the Dark had twenty years in which to rise and fall but Raynal’s latest stab at survival horror barely gets twenty minutes.

The setup for 2DARK holds intrigue, with a grim plot, and suitably creepy settings, but so much of how it actually plays out quickly diminishes the horror aspect of it. Respectable enough as a game, a failure as a horror.

Su historia está falta de originalidad y un mejor ritmo narrativo, mientras que en lo jugable, peca de abusar en exceso de la mecánica del "ensayo y error". A veces increíblemente divertido, otras un tanto frustrante, nos encontramos ante un videojuego difícil de recomendar. Si le das una oportunidad a su acción propia de la vieja escuela, y aceptas sus particularidades, disfrutarás del oscuro viaje que propone.

2DARK es de esos juegos indies que sorprenden muy gratamente. Ya que es empezar a jugar y no poder parar. Estética y buen hacer típico de la escuela de principios de los 90. Un guión oscuro y absorbente. La vuelta del creador de Alone in the Dark. Dejaos atrapar por la oscuridad, no os vais a arrepentir.

2Dark es un juego interesante, al que cuesta acostumbrarse por su planteamiento de otro tiempo. Prácticamente todos sus apartados (incluyendo la dificultad) son de un juego de hace 20 años, algo que a muchos echará para atrás, pero si esto no es un problema encontraréis un título muy desafiante y complejo, que va a poner a prueba vuestros nervios pero que os va a recompensar con esa satisfacción que supone terminar con éxito un nivel.

Auf den ersten Blick ist vieles so unübersichtlich und im Detail nicht ausgefeilt, dass man ein, zwei Stunden lang tatsächlich Arbeit investieren muss, um überhaupt ins Spiel zu finden – einmal angekommen ermöglichen durchdachte Kleinigkeiten aber ein so spannendes Rätseln, oft mit verschiedenen Lösungswegen, dass die Suche nach den entführten Kindern einen ganz eigenen Charme entfaltet.

Au delà de son ambiance lourde, de son scénario qui sort des sentiers battus et de sa difficulté relevée, 2Dark peut également séduire par ses graphismes. On reste certes dans la mode rétro et souvent inutile, voire cache-misère, des gros pixels mais au moins, ici il ne s'agit pas juste de sprites en basse définition. La technologie utilisée est celle du voxel, autrement dit du pixel en volume.

Imaginé par Frédérick Raynal, ce Survival-Horror se dote d’une esthétique et d’un gameplay “rétro” qui ravira les nostalgiques d’une époque bénie où plaisir rimait avec difficulté. Véritable polar voxélisé, ce titre mixe aventure, réflexion, horreur et infiltration au coeur d’un univers macabre. Soyez avertis ! 2Dark porte bien son nom. Les thèmes abordés sont lourds de sens et pèseront sur les détectives du pad qui fouleront du pied la petite ville de Gloomywood.

De heerlijke nare vibe die 2Dark de gamer voorschotelt in combinatie met het top-down perspectief weegt net iets zwaarder dan de frustraties die de game oplevert. De vreugde is namelijk groot wanneer je na de tegenslagen alle kinderen hebt gered uit bijvoorbeeld het circus. Gewoon even doorbijten, want ondanks (heel) veel bloed, zweet en tranen word je op het einde beloond met wat moois.