DarkMaus

 PC
Metascore
83

Generally favorable reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. Pelit (Finland)
    Apr 12, 2016
    92
    DarkMaus is an excellent 2D action RPG, which borrows key gameplay elements from Dark Souls. [Apr 2016]
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  2. 4P.de
    Feb 5, 2016
    85
    This is a beautiful homage to the Souls-Franchise, even though sometimes it sticks a little too close to the formula for its own good.
  3. CD-Action
    May 30, 2016
    80
    Despite the top-down view DarkMaus stays too close to Dark Souls and it’s obvious that the developer is not interested in telling stories, but I’m still really impressed by what he managed to achieve on his own. [05/2016, p.43]
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  5. SpazioGames
    Feb 22, 2016
    80
    Want something to soften the wait for Dark Souls 3? DarkMaus is the game for you! A miniature Souls-like game, and even a pretty inspired one, considering its resources. It’s hard, compelling and dark. Try it if you love challenging titles.
  6. Hardcore Gamer
    Feb 4, 2016
    80
    In DarkMaus, Daniel Wright has created a focused, challenging experience that successfully translates the core tenants of Dark Souls — careful approach to combat, high level of initial difficulty, wise use of resources and character development — into a game that looks deceptively innocent and benign.
  7. Brash Games
    Feb 26, 2016
    70
    There are so many mechanics at play in DarkMaus, with layers upon layers of stats governing everything within its world and combat, that it really is a stunning achievement that one person could not only replicate the work of From Software, but create a new experience around it.

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User Score
6.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 11 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 11
  3. Negative: 3 out of 11
  1. gonjos
    Apr 21, 2016
    10
    This game provides what you needs, a best rpg game i've ever played and prove we dont need graphics like GTA or Dark Souls to get a good gameThis game provides what you needs, a best rpg game i've ever played and prove we dont need graphics like GTA or Dark Souls to get a good game with a balance inside… Full Review »
  2. Defoxx
    Dec 1, 2020
    2
    Очень сырая игра, управление ужасное, стиль игры неприятный, да и сама по себе довольно скучная.Очень сырая игра, управление ужасное, стиль игры неприятный, да и сама по себе довольно скучная.
  3. Grahl1
    Oct 5, 2019
    10
    What makes a game good? it's, ultimately, the combat, or the challenge in some other form (adventure games for instance). A game can have anWhat makes a game good? it's, ultimately, the combat, or the challenge in some other form (adventure games for instance). A game can have an awesome story, or graphics, or sound, but if the combat is not dopamine-releasing (aka challenging), it's never gonna be as gripping. Unlike many games these days, Darkmaus has an excellent combat - and the rest is pretty good too. An extremely underrated game.… Full Review »
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