Rating Summary
Based on 13 critic reviews
OpenCritic Rating
73
Top Critic Average
62%
Critics Recommend
Based on 13 critic reviews
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General Information
Available on:PCAug 15, 2019
Developer: Unfold Games
Genres: Action, Adventure
Description:
HELP LLOYD WAKE UP!
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.
WALL WALK, STEALTH, PUZZLES
Apart from gravity-defying puzzles, Lloyd will have to use stealth when nearby enemies. He has no chance of winning in an open confrontation, since the creatures he will encounter are much more powerful and faster than him. Instead, he has to rely on careful planning to avoid getting detected.
FEATURES
Psychological horror set in a lucid dream, relying on slow build and creepy atmosphere rather than gore and violence.
Unique artstyle and detailed environment to explore
Sound design by Bjørn Jacobsen, known for his work on such games as Cyberpunk 2077 and Hitman.
Puzzles that involve bending the laws of physics (walking on walls and ceilings) , manipulating the dream world (moving things, rotating rooms), collecting and using found objects, and avoiding enemies.
Hidden secrets to find (optional, for hardcore players only)
Darq Critic Reviews
View All (13 total)Darq 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.
Darq is an intelligent puzzle game with a delightfully dreary setting that is over far quicker than you want it to be.
DARQ manages to bring a breath of fresh air without ever going to far.
Review in French | Read full review
The game offers players some decidedly remarkable moments during the three hours required for completion
Review in Italian | Read full review
Audience Reviews
Minimalistic indie puzzle/platformer games are something I really adore. Limbo, Inside, Little Nightmares, Unraveled, and many others like it are just full of atmosphere and clever puzzle design and great platforming. The issue with all of these games is the story. It's nice to be minimalistic with no tutorials, simple controls, no cut-scenes, etc., but please guys start making
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