DARQ: Complete Edition

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  • Summary: DARQ tells the story of Lloyd, a boy who becomes aware of the fact that he is dreaming. To Lloyd's misfortune, the dream quickly turns into a nightmare and all attempts to wake up end in failure. While exploring the darkest corners of his subconscious, Lloyd learns how to survive theDARQ tells the story of Lloyd, a boy who becomes aware of the fact that he is dreaming. To Lloyd's misfortune, the dream quickly turns into a nightmare and all attempts to wake up end in failure. While exploring the darkest corners of his subconscious, Lloyd learns how to survive the nightmare by bending the laws of physics and manipulating the fluid fabric of the dream world.… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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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  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.… Expand
  2. 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    … Expand
  4. 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    … Expand

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#87 Best Switch Game of 2021