DARKEST DAYS

Last updated: 2025-07-10
Summary
  • Overall enjoyable zombie apocalypse experience
  • Satisfying base building and management
  • Responsive combat and controls
  • Poor mobile PC port
  • Frequent technical issues and bugs
  • Unoriginal and repetitive gameplay loop
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Emotions

Disappointment24%Frustration22%Satisfaction20%Anger5%Hope4%
Reviews
(sample size)
2000
Helpful reviews
74%
Unhelpful reviews
25%
Protest reviews
1%
Positive points
2298
Negative points
3637
Gameplay points
956
Perf. points
99
Rec. points
704
Misc points
510
Point
Overall Enjoyable Experience
Description
The game is generally well-received, with many players finding it enjoyable, engaging, and surprisingly good, especially for a free-to-play title. It offers a fun and addictive experience that keeps players hooked for extended periods.
Importance
61%
Engaging Zombie Apocalypse Theme
Description
The game excels in its zombie apocalypse theme, offering satisfying zombie-killing mechanics, diverse zombie types, and a tense atmosphere. Players enjoy the looting, survival elements, and comparisons to popular zombie games like State of Decay.
Importance
34%
Fair Free-to-Play Model
Description
A significant positive is the game's fair monetization model. It's free-to-play with no forced pay-to-win elements, allowing players to progress and enjoy the game fully without spending money, relying on grinding and in-game rewards instead.
Importance
22%
Responsive Combat & Controls
Description
Combat and controls are highlighted as comfortable and satisfying. The game offers good hit feedback, responsive shooting mechanics, and intuitive controls, making the gameplay accessible and enjoyable for various players, including beginners.
Importance
17%
Dynamic Gameplay & Variety
Description
The game offers dynamic gameplay with well-implemented RPG elements, skill trees, and a variety of weapons. This diversity in mechanics and weaponry allows for strategic choices and keeps the gameplay fresh and engaging.
Importance
10%
Satisfying Base Building & Management
Description
The game's base building and community management features are highly appreciated. Players enjoy customizing their shelters, recruiting residents, and the blend of building with RPG and survival elements, providing a sense of progression and achievement.
Importance
10%
Vast Open World Exploration
Description
The game features a vast, explorable open world with plenty of activities, including quests and free roaming. The open-world design, combined with fast travel and cross-platform play, enhances the sense of freedom and adventure.
Importance
9%
Good Graphics & Optimization
Description
The game's graphics are considered good and well-optimized, running smoothly even on lower-spec PCs and mobile devices. This accessibility and performance contribute to a comfortable and visually pleasing experience.
Importance
8%
Active Developer Support
Description
The developers are actively engaged with the community, listening to feedback, and consistently releasing improvements and new content during the beta phase. This responsiveness fosters a positive outlook on the game's future.
Importance
6%
Engaging Storyline
Description
The game's story is generally considered decent, engaging, and easy to follow. It provides a good narrative flow that helps players immerse themselves in the game world and progress naturally through quests.
Importance
5%
Enjoyable Grind & Looting
Description
Players enjoy the grinding and looting aspects of the game, finding satisfaction in acquiring better gear and seeing their skills improve. The farming-upgrade loop is addictive and provides a sense of accomplishment.
Importance
5%
Immersive Atmosphere & Tutorial
Description
The game provides a strong atmospheric experience with good sound design, creating tension and immersion. The tutorial is well-made, making it easy for new players to adapt to the shooter mechanics and overall game world.
Importance
4%