DARQ: Complete Edition

 Switch
Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
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  1. XGN
    Dec 28, 2022
    90
    This game is absolutely a surprise this year! It combines puzzling elements with horror and the atmosphere is getting more and more dark. It's a short title but definitely fun to play.
  2. GameSpace
    Apr 15, 2021
    90
    DARQ Complete Edition for the Nintendo Switch is a joy to play if you like creative, physics-based puzzlers with a touch of platforming. The "wow factor" from this one is an exhilarating reactive emotion for many of these unique, dimension bending solutions. If you like low-key puzzle games, with a dark Tim Burton presentation-quality, all at an affordable price then place this on your "must buy" list!
  3. GameGrin
    Mar 27, 2023
    80
    DARQ: Ultimate Edition stands out with great visual and audio design, immersing you within its nightmarish dream world without needing to say a single word. Your time playing as Lloyd, while short, will be a memorable one full of clever puzzles, strange enemies, and physics-bending mechanics.
  5. GameOver.gr
    Mar 25, 2023
    80
    An atmospheric puzzle game with very interesting graphics and well designed, fairly unique puzzles. The Ultimate Edition comes with two extra levels and a 61-page comic that sheds light into the game's story.
  6. TrueGaming
    Apr 9, 2021
    80
    Is Darq worth it? Well, if you’re into games like Inside, Limbo, Little Nightmares etc… then the answer is “yes” and don’t take this statement as a hint of Darq being a clone to these games, this game has it’s unique ideas that’s allows it to stand tall among these gems.
  7. Noisy Pixel
    Apr 6, 2021
    80
    If you can appreciate a unique art style and want to try your hand at some creative puzzles, then DARQ: Complete Edition is a game you’ll adore. However, there’s very little in the way of narrative build-up that makes your connection to this world and the character flimsy. This is only hurt further by its short runtime, but it still manages to provide an exceptional experience.
  8. Universo Nintendo
    May 8, 2021
    75
    Darq is absolute when creating a dark and dense environment. The game has clever and thought-provoking puzzles, as well as impeccable art direction. The love Unfold Games had when creating it is clearly observed, and that is enough to include it among the highlights of the genre. The lack of a more elaborate story and the short duration of the game can be a negative point, but these factors are far from spoiling the experience, which is very satisfying.
  9. Merlin'in Kazanı (Turkey)
    Apr 23, 2021
    75
    Despite its short playtime, DARQ: Complete Edition is a good puzzle / platform game that you can enjoy. It is perfect for those who want a little scare while solving puzzles.
  10. Pure Nintendo
    Apr 20, 2021
    75
    DARQ Complete Edition is a dark puzzle platformer in which you must help a boy named Lloyd navigate a seemingly endless loop of nightmares. Its lack of story and solid scares may disappoint some players, but it’s a solid pick-up for those seeking a quick, creepy gaming experience.
  11. Nintenderos
    Apr 6, 2021
    75
    DARQ Complete Edition is a short title that stands out for its magnificent and dark setting and the original playable mechanics when solving puzzles. If you are lovers of puzzle games, it is undoubtedly a proposal that is worth it.
  12. Cubed3
    Dec 6, 2021
    70
    DARQ: Complete Edition is a very curious and compelling living nightmare. Fans of puzzle adventures games like Myst or Broken Sword will find the alluring mystery and quandaries to solve to be very satisfying. The art direction is impressive, and for a title that was developed by an incredibly small team, it is comparable to mid-level developed indie creations. It is simplicity in a very pure form, and that is why it works so well... at least when it doesn't glitch.
  13. But Why Tho?
    Apr 6, 2021
    70
    A great game for a weekend or even just an afternoon, DARQ: Complete Edition packs in about 4-6 hours of spooky puzzles. Best enjoyed with headphones, its strengths are its immersive and chilling sound design provided by Cyberpunk 2077 and Hitman’s Bjørn Jacobsen, and its creative, perspective-shifting platforming within a vividly realized world. While it leans more unsettling than scary and at times relies too heavily on cheap scares, it’s a satisfying, imaginative game that is well-deserving of an afternoon. I wouldn’t recommend it to cure any sleep issues, though.

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#87 Best Switch Game of 2021

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User Score
7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 7 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 7
  3. Negative: 1 out of 7
  1. Gumdrop
    Sep 5, 2022
    10
    If Silent Hill and M.C. Escher had a baby. A unique, dark art style with some very nice atmospheric sound design. It feels similar to a fewIf Silent Hill and M.C. Escher had a baby. A unique, dark art style with some very nice atmospheric sound design. It feels similar to a few other puzzlers, but it adds its own unique twist. A lot of fun.… Full Review »
  2. Oddlennon
    Sep 1, 2022
    8
    Very fun game. The way you have to move entire rooms as part of the puzzle was unique and clever. The artwork was creepy and beautiful.Very fun game. The way you have to move entire rooms as part of the puzzle was unique and clever. The artwork was creepy and beautiful.
    Overall. Great game    … Full Review »
  3. Online_NPC
    Oct 5, 2021
    9
    If you're in the mood for a dark (pun intended) puzzle game, this is the game for you. Even though it's a 2D puzzle game, Darq kept meIf you're in the mood for a dark (pun intended) puzzle game, this is the game for you. Even though it's a 2D puzzle game, Darq kept me thinking about all 6 sides of the room I was in. the puzzles are complex and unique without being repetitive, and even when I felt stuck, I just had to think a little outside the box and the answer was right in front of me the whole time. - At first I thought $19 was a bit overpriced, but the "complete edition" comes with two additional DLC areas that validate the price point.

    Graphics: 8.5
    Gameplay: 10
    Audio: 8
    Story: 8    … Full Review »
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