Darkest of Days

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6.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 120 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 54 out of 120
  2. Mixed: 31 out of 120
  3. Negative: 35 out of 120
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  1. spartan-117
    Sep 24, 2010
    10
    just wow a very very nice game full of action with some nice futuristic weapons and authentic ww2 weapons nice graphics and funny to play a game with a new idea is so fun to kill Spartans with the assault rifle that i can do that all day
  2. GaryL
    Jan 20, 2010
    9
    Sure, the AI is lacking, and the graphics aren't the most extreme, but it has an excellent concept behind it. You play as a silent protagonist that was rescued from certain death and tasked with repairing the timeline in various wars. Utilizing both weapons of the era and futuristic weapons, you wreak havoc on the battlefield and have a blast doing so. I don't know any FPS gamer Sure, the AI is lacking, and the graphics aren't the most extreme, but it has an excellent concept behind it. You play as a silent protagonist that was rescued from certain death and tasked with repairing the timeline in various wars. Utilizing both weapons of the era and futuristic weapons, you wreak havoc on the battlefield and have a blast doing so. I don't know any FPS gamer who hasn't wondered what would happen if they were to bring modern day fire power to historical battles. Ignore the bad reviews from people who expected it to be halo or CoD Modern Warfare, and pick this game up. It's definitely worth a play through.… Expand
  3. BobRoundal
    Sep 10, 2009
    10
    Amazing for an indie game. This isn't the kind of indie game where it's a constant struggle to eek out any fun or it's only for a niche market, the fundamnetal gamepaly is enjoyable. You can just breeze through it if you're a casual and want to ignore the story.
  4. PascalS.
    Sep 20, 2009
    9
    Graphics are excellent, interesting plotline and good use of time settings to produce good atmosphere with brilliant set-pieces with authentic-feeling weaponry. also it's awesome to run through civil war troops with a fully-automatic shotgun.
  5. MikeM
    Sep 27, 2009
    10
    Amazing weapons. using one shot muskets really makes you think where to put your shots. makes futuristic weapons seem really powerfull. A wonderful game.
  6. Trade60
    May 5, 2011
    10
    This game is amazing. Replay is great, Story is great. AI could be better. lets just say, Civil War + Modern / Future Weapon;s = OMG this is FREAKIN sweet. play with modern, future, and past Weapon's in CW, WWI, WWII, Rome era, Cowboy and Indian era, etc. What more can you ask of an amazing game. The Critics Review is almost like they didn't have a Computer that could run this game lol.This game is amazing. Replay is great, Story is great. AI could be better. lets just say, Civil War + Modern / Future Weapon;s = OMG this is FREAKIN sweet. play with modern, future, and past Weapon's in CW, WWI, WWII, Rome era, Cowboy and Indian era, etc. What more can you ask of an amazing game. The Critics Review is almost like they didn't have a Computer that could run this game lol. cuz they dont know what they are talking about, same goes for anyone who rated this game less than an 8. must buy. trust me, send me a nasty letter if im wrong.… Expand
  7. knd77450
    Jun 21, 2011
    10
    This is by far one of the best games i have played. The graphics were good, Story was very well done, Very high replay value, and the idea was played out spectacularly. I loved every moment playing this game as i went through different eras of time with guns from their appropriate time. The critics must have been blind idiots when they played.
  8. Colt505
    Nov 19, 2011
    10
    I think the game was awesome! I mean there's a couple of bugs in it but still its just fun! I would recommend it to anyone! I don't know why it go such a low rating. I just think its so cool how you get to go to the Civil War, WW1,WW2, and back to ancient times!
  9. MariuszK
    Nov 30, 2009
    9
    Like many here I don't understand all the low marks from the 'unbiased' critics! Because it's from a poor unknown developer it gets slated for being a 'rehash of ideas' from other shooters, while Call of Duty MW 2 gets praised despite being virtually a rehash of every COD game to date! The games graphics are good, the criticism of them is ridiculous and just Like many here I don't understand all the low marks from the 'unbiased' critics! Because it's from a poor unknown developer it gets slated for being a 'rehash of ideas' from other shooters, while Call of Duty MW 2 gets praised despite being virtually a rehash of every COD game to date! The games graphics are good, the criticism of them is ridiculous and just goes to show the times we live in when unless everything is expertly shaded, textured to the max and runs on DX 22 etc. then it's instantly rubbish! The game still looks better than many out there. The voice acting is lackluster but it's hardly all about that. The important thing is that right from the start I really enjoyed playing the game! From the first night-time skirmish against Confederate forces, I enjoyed the reload mechanic of the game and using the old muzzle loader. Being a fan of the Call of Juarez games, I like games set in 'ye olden days'! Makes a nice change. As others have said, gameplay matters, and this game despite it's quirks has it in spades. Just hope that little Monkeylabs sell enough despite the idiotic reviews to stay in business!… Expand
  10. OllyM
    Sep 13, 2009
    10
    Sleeper hit of 2009. Brilliant grahics and atmosphere complement a decent storyline and some very nicely done weaponry, both futuristic and historical! The battles are a complete blast, and always had me suffering from the "just one more level" feeling that a truly enjoyable game will! Recommended for any open minded fps and/or military history fan!
  11. ZsomborB
    Sep 12, 2009
    9
    I've expecting this game since the first time I heard about it. I think the storyline holds a really interesting concept, and the fact that you can spice up the civil war with an action rifle is just priceless. In my opinion, it's just about time to stop developing graphics engines and selling them in boxes, YES I'M TALKING ABOUT YOU CRYSIS. The technological presentation I've expecting this game since the first time I heard about it. I think the storyline holds a really interesting concept, and the fact that you can spice up the civil war with an action rifle is just priceless. In my opinion, it's just about time to stop developing graphics engines and selling them in boxes, YES I'M TALKING ABOUT YOU CRYSIS. The technological presentation of the game is overall completely okay, altough the controls feel a bit weird, it's not difficult to get used to. Overall, this is a nice game, and I like playing it, this is the first step towards creating ACTUAL GAMES.… Expand
  12. LeeH
    Sep 13, 2009
    10
    It really is too bad that the company who didn't make this game didn't have the cash to pay royalties to reviewing agencies, because this is an extremely good game getting extremely bad reviews. Don't listen to them; this is an amazing game. The graphics are intense, the storyline is interesting, and it has quite some hours of play time to it for being a game of a marked It really is too bad that the company who didn't make this game didn't have the cash to pay royalties to reviewing agencies, because this is an extremely good game getting extremely bad reviews. Don't listen to them; this is an amazing game. The graphics are intense, the storyline is interesting, and it has quite some hours of play time to it for being a game of a marked down price. All the weapons are really fun to use, and can be upgraded after every level. I highly suggest playing through this game.… Expand
  13. TomM
    Sep 14, 2009
    9
    This game is not a perfect game, but then again I didn't expect it to be. Darkest of Days was a pretty fun game though. I have to say it is a game with a fresh and entertaining concept. The futuristic weapons were definitely a innovative and fun aspect of the game that I personally had a lot of fun with. I hope to see a sequel to this game and see what kind of improvements the This game is not a perfect game, but then again I didn't expect it to be. Darkest of Days was a pretty fun game though. I have to say it is a game with a fresh and entertaining concept. The futuristic weapons were definitely a innovative and fun aspect of the game that I personally had a lot of fun with. I hope to see a sequel to this game and see what kind of improvements the company would make on this game. Overall this game was worth playing through.… Expand
  14. MarkL.
    Sep 17, 2009
    9
    Times have changed. Back in the day, a little thing called "fun" mattered more than fancy graphics or clever AI. This game delivers fun. Nothing more, and nothing less. I don't know what kind of game the bashers wanted to play. Maybe this was just a bit too different from what they expected. I enjoyed it. Quite a lot. So sue me.
  15. SteveS.
    Sep 8, 2009
    10
    I thought this game made me feel like gaming did 5 years ago. It was fresh, fun, and I always wanted to see what was around the next corner. I thought the graphics were great, and it was a breath of fresh air compaired to too many games that are spending 90% of their budget on graphics and nothing new. I have to give it really high marks because of the rush I got going into every level - I thought this game made me feel like gaming did 5 years ago. It was fresh, fun, and I always wanted to see what was around the next corner. I thought the graphics were great, and it was a breath of fresh air compaired to too many games that are spending 90% of their budget on graphics and nothing new. I have to give it really high marks because of the rush I got going into every level - a feeling I have not had in a LONG time!… Expand
  16. DonG.
    Jan 27, 2010
    9
    I played this game and I think it is really good. The way it looks is a lot better than most games today. The only bad side is that the game is too short and it needs more battles and different wars.they should have D-Day and midway and they should have more wars like the Vietnam War and Cold war. And why not the bombing in Japan? I hope they make a second Darkest of Days or add to the I played this game and I think it is really good. The way it looks is a lot better than most games today. The only bad side is that the game is too short and it needs more battles and different wars.they should have D-Day and midway and they should have more wars like the Vietnam War and Cold war. And why not the bombing in Japan? I hope they make a second Darkest of Days or add to the Darkest of Days now with a patch. Thanks a lot for reading!… Expand
  17. AdamG
    Nov 16, 2009
    8
    A lot better than the critics reviewed however a big down fall was the no multiplayer and the random acts where u would recieve an awesome gun and get to use it for 3 mintues just to get it taken away will piss u off no a whole lot of replay vaule however I still enjoyed the game a lot even during its buggier momements
  18. josephn
    Dec 19, 2009
    10
    this game was great for the amount of people on the battle fild at once never listen to the big shot reviwers all they care about is how good the company that made the game is like on cod that game could have so much btter and this was a low buget game for all the fun i had knock out the blue guys to a prison break level and to see this game get a 5.4 this game was so much btter then the this game was great for the amount of people on the battle fild at once never listen to the big shot reviwers all they care about is how good the company that made the game is like on cod that game could have so much btter and this was a low buget game for all the fun i had knock out the blue guys to a prison break level and to see this game get a 5.4 this game was so much btter then the reveiwer set it up to be there were no story telling part expect you talking to dexter and that on lady well codwm 2 annt good at all theres noneing new on it and it had a bigger buget then drakest of days but darkest of days had btter ever thing then codm2 did this game need mp then it well be perfect this is what i do when i m bad about something i go on darkest of days and kill injuns or in the future solders or breaking out a prison… Expand
  19. PoisonousHorse
    Sep 11, 2009
    8
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  20. JohnW
    Sep 14, 2009
    9
    Fun game. Perhaps a little behind with graphics, but the content was solid. It is easy to tell the amount of research the designers put into the little details. The controls were a little rough at first, but overall simple, so the learning curve isn't great. Props for the detailed content.
  21. PaulW
    Sep 15, 2009
    8
    I'm glad to see other users posting their comments here as well. This game is quite original and so far quite fun. The graphics are very nice especially considering the VAST expanse of scenery and draw distance. I'm playing in 7.1 surround sound and the positioning is SUPERB! I can't tell you the amount of times I've had massive trouble getting 7.1 to work correctly in I'm glad to see other users posting their comments here as well. This game is quite original and so far quite fun. The graphics are very nice especially considering the VAST expanse of scenery and draw distance. I'm playing in 7.1 surround sound and the positioning is SUPERB! I can't tell you the amount of times I've had massive trouble getting 7.1 to work correctly in AAA games. This one worked right out of the box (or... more correctly... right of of the Steam since I downloaded it). The battles are vast and have a distinct feeling to them. I'm amazed at the amount of NPC soldiers involved on the field. AI is as good as any AI I've played on AAA games. The utilize cover and pop in and out. Devs like this should be encouraged. Sure there is no multiplayer... so what?! MOST of the time the multiplayer is same old, same old. Unless you are creating a TF2 or L4D, I prefer a great single-player experience. Only major drawback for me so far is the lack of SLI support. But running at 3840x1024 (Triplehead2Go over three monitors) with Medium Physics and 2x AA, 16XAF, I get steady 30-35 fps. One has to question the maturity or ethics of sites doling out scores that are equivalent to saying the game is literally garbage. Bottom line: it's fun to play. End of story.… Expand

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51

Mixed or average reviews - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 20
  3. Negative: 6 out of 20
  1. PC Zone UK
    50
    It's got too many issues to recommend it. [Oct 2010, p.]
  2. PC Gamer UK
    80
    A few clever mechanics and great weapons against a backdrop of surprisingly immersive Civil War and WWII battles. [Oct 2009, p.87]
  3. IGN
    40
    Darkest of Days indeed. This first-person shooter from 8monkey Labs fails on nearly all fronts. A promising narrative setup is roasted over a bonfire of mangled mechanics, poor presentation, and sloppily implemented missions and objectives.
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