Dark

Realmforge Studios

Rank: #5 / 8
Released: 2013
Studio: Realmforge Studios
Genre: stealth game

At a glance

DARK is a stealth-action game with RPG elements from Realmforge Studios, published by Kalypso Media Digital. Players take the role of a vampire hunting through a world where other vampires, police and security guards can become threats. The central approach is to use darkness, ambushes and vampire abilities, including going invisible to approach enemies unseen and striking at close range. Experience, dialogue choices and skill development shape character progression. The listed environments range from a city museum to a vampire lord’s hidden fortress inside a skyscraper, and the game uses 3D cel-shaded graphics. It is listed as a single-player game for Microsoft Windows. Steam features include achievements, trading cards, partial controller support, Steam Cloud and Family Sharing. Its Steam age rating is 17. Players looking for multiplayer modes should note that none are listed.

Who it is for

It suits players who want a single-player stealth-action game with vampire abilities and RPG-style character development. Those interested in ambush tactics, skill progression and dialogue choices may find its mix relevant.

What is good

Vampire abilities include invisibility.
Character progression includes experience and skill development.
Dialogue choices are included.
Steam lists Steam Cloud and Family Sharing.

What to know first

Listed for Microsoft Windows only.
Steam lists partial controller support.
No multiplayer modes are listed.

Verdict

DARK combines stealth, close-range vampire combat and RPG-style progression in a single-player format. Its Steam listing includes partial controller support and an age rating of 17.