AMID EVIL - The Black Labyrinth Review Summary
Last updated: 2026-10-05
- Outstanding new weapons added
- Exceeds base game quality
- Fantastic level design and atmosphere
- Enemy variety and design underwhelm
- Final boss frustrating and overtuned
- Difficulty tuning feels off
Emotions
Archetypes
- Sample precision
- Helpful reviews
- 89%
- Unhelpful reviews
- 11%
- Protest reviews
- 0%
- 86%Helpful reviews with positive sentiment
- 14%Helpful reviews with negative sentiment
- Positive points
- 453
- Negative points
- 229
- Gameplay points
- 398
- Perf. points
- 4
- Rec. points
- 99
- Misc points
- 127
| Point | Description | Importance |
|---|---|---|
Outstanding New Weapons
| The new weapons, especially the purple scythe and gauntlets, are fun, satisfying, and often better than the base game equivalents. They add freshness and are highly effective in combat. | 97% |
Exceeds Base Game Quality
| Reviewers consistently state the expansion is better than the base game, with improvements in level design, puzzles, and combat. Many consider it a must-play for fans of the original. | 89% |
Fantastic Level Design
| Level design is repeatedly praised as some of the best ever, with gorgeous visuals, unexpected surprises, and a peak in quality. Levels are bigger, more open, and more interesting than the base game. | 73% |
Spectacular Final Boss
| The final boss is a major highlight, described as hype, hard, visually impressive, and one of the best boss fights in gaming history. Its gimmick and satisfaction are widely praised. | 38% |
Excellent Atmospheric Music
| Music by Andrew Hulshult is atmospheric, heroic, and sets the tone throughout. Sound design and environmental effects are also superb. | 33% |
Satisfying New Enemies
| New enemy additions are interesting and fun to fight, with a good amount of variety. Most encounters are enjoyable and add to the combat experience. | 29% |
Great Prequel Story
| The expansion works well as a prequel, with a gorgeous narrative that complements the main game's story. It is considered a great addition to the Amid Evil universe. | 14% |
Cinematic Ending
| The ending is described as absolute cinema and spectacular, providing a memorable conclusion to the expansion. | 10% |
Coolest Expansion Ever
| Fans call it one of the coolest expansions that does not disappoint, praising its overall quality and entertainment value. | 10% |