Dungeons & Dragons: Dark Alliance

 PlayStation 5
Metascore
57

Mixed or average reviews - based on 26 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 20 out of 26
  3. Negative: 4 out of 26
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  1. PlayStation Universe
    Jun 21, 2021
    80
    Dark Alliance is the type of game for people looking to blow off steam with their friends. It's such an exploration ride that I just wanted to keep playing it all day long. The fun combat and loot system kept me coming back even if it is a shame the story set in the D&D universe written by a prolific writer fails to live up to its potential. It's also baffling that almost no love was given to the game on the PS5 to utilize its power or even the DualSense controller. At $40 though almost all of its flaws can be overlooked for just plain old fun.
  2. Worth Playing
    Jun 21, 2021
    75
    Your perception of Dungeons & Dragons: Dark Alliance is going to heavily depend on how you want to play. If you want to go solo, prepare to toil away at the easiest difficulty level before taking on anything else. If you're planning to go with a team and don't mind the current restrictions, then you'll find this to be an enjoyable romp despite some occasional quirks. Considering its $39.99 price tag, Dark Alliance is worth a shot for those looking for an online co-op fix that isn't another shooter.

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User Score
3.4

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 38 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 38
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 38
  3. Negative: 25 out of 38
  1. Thung_Hung56
    Jun 25, 2021
    6
    I honestly was very excited about the game, but It was a huge disappointment. I rather play shadow over Mystara than this. Could not finishI honestly was very excited about the game, but It was a huge disappointment. I rather play shadow over Mystara than this. Could not finish because the game is laggy and buggy. Even playing coop feels boring for me. The combat feels dull and there is no enemy variety. Do not waste your time playing this.… Full Review »
  2. Zelldincht90
    Jun 24, 2021
    10
    Non merita la pioggia di 0 che sta ricevendo. Sicuramente il combat system è migliorabile, ma l'avventura è intrigrante, le missioniNon merita la pioggia di 0 che sta ricevendo. Sicuramente il combat system è migliorabile, ma l'avventura è intrigrante, le missioni bilanciate e sfidanti. La migliore esperienza si ottiene in cooperativo. A tal proposito, ottima la gestione online/offline in caso di gioco cooperativo o singolo.… Full Review »
  3. KenniG
    Jun 24, 2021
    2
    I really want to like this game. I mean c’mon, it’s Drizzt! But…

    As has become the norm, companies keep half releasing these games and then    I really want to like this game. I mean c’mon, it’s Drizzt! But…

    As has become the norm, companies keep half releasing these games and then put a patch out later which is a game breaker for me. It “looks” good but that is all there is to this thing. Twice I had my character wiped. Several times my loot just disappeared out of my inventory. My gear at one point just disappeared off my character. Another time our whole party just mysteriously died right after resting in a safe area. Multiple times we got stuck floating in mid air or in walls or the game just froze altogether. The controls are sometimes altogether unresponsive. The list goes on. This has got to end with these companies just putting out craptacular money grab releases. Graphics don’t mean anything if it isn’t playable and this turd is not playable. This should have all been quality tested long before. Remember when developers took pride in their products? Remember when quality mattered and games were released complete? Pepperidge Farms remembers! It gets a 2 just because it looks good and it has Drizzt. Otherwise, if you want to play D&D, Neverwinter is at least free!    … Full Review »
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