Sporeborn Dark

[h1]Sum-Up[/h1] [h3]In-depth analysis further down.[/h3] If you’re looking for some screenshots [url=https://steamcommunity.com/id/tho545454/screenshots/?appid=2601640&sort=newestfirst&browsefilter=myfiles&view=grid]click here[/url] to view all the ones I took for this game. [table] [tr] [th]🟩 [b]Pros[/b][/th] [th]🟥 [b]Cons[/b][/th] [/tr] [tr] [td] • Very good horror atmosphere that ensures solid immersion. Damp, pitch-black lab corridors, unholy sounds echo all over. • Tense gameplay: enemies could pop up from or be hidden anywhere, while you’ll be starving and wounded. No guidance at all—you’re on your own. • The side-lore is interesting enough, and decently written. [/td] [td] • Low variety of total content, especially for a roguelike, which should have replay value as one of its strong suits. • Relatively tame challenge level even on the hardest difficulty, due to somewhat abundant supplies and modest enemy numbers. [/td] [/tr] [/table] [table] [tr] [th]🟨 [b]Bugs & Issues[/b][/th] [th]🔧 [b]Specs[/b][/th] [/tr] [tr] [td] • Object dragging can sometimes not work very well, depending on the grab point. [/td] [td] • i9 13980HX • 64GB RAM DDR5 • RTX 4090 • NvME SSD • 3840x…

Это выглядит даже не как Demo. Это рогалик без начинки. Рогалик без контента. Что понравилось в игре: * Графика not bad. Отсылает к Darkwood Что НЕ понравилось: * Первое и главное: Отсутствие карты и рандомная генерация подземелья. Так как подземелье сгененировано рандомно - в нем нет никакой логики, его географию бесполезно запоминать, в нём нет карты, помещения похожи друг на друга. * 3 Слота для предметов 1 слот для оружия в инвентаре. Отталкиваясь от предыдущего пункта. В игре, где нет карты и подземелье генерируется рандомно - этого банально не достаточно для выживания. Приходится скипать половину предметов и пытаться запомнить где они лежали чтобы возвращаться к ним. Это очень глупо и не интересно. Я не получаю удовольствие от такого геймплея, это страдание и морока. * Тупой квест с генераторами. Для того, чтобы выбраться из подземелья, герою нужно включить 6 генераторов. Для каждого из них надо найти и принести деталь от генератора. Отталкиваясь от предыдущих двух пунктов: 3 слота в инвентаре, которых и так не хватает. А ты ещё должен бесполезные детали с собой в них таскать (ультимативная глупость), так ещё и сами детали с генераторами каждый раз при новой игре в п…

Sporeborn Dark fails at accomplishing a satisfying gameplay experience given its faults with the randomly generated maps composed of non-interesting layouts and features a lot furniture that just gets in the way. You're easily lost and confused with little to no clues as to where to explore next. NPCs, notes and tapes contribute little towards the story and gameplay. Enemies are far too easy and spaced far apart, which removes a lot of the scariness factor. This game takes inspiration off Darkwood and tries something similar but ultimately fails. Play Darkwood instead.

This game truly shines with its incredible replayability and pulse-pounding suspense. Every run feels like a new adventure, thanks to procedurally generated levels that keep things unpredictable and exciting—you never know what’s waiting around the corner! Strategic planning is key to survival. You’re constantly balancing your resources, making split-second decisions about whether to face the danger head-on or melt into the shadows. The moments when you're forced to go stealth, heart racing as you hear the monsters getting closer, are absolutely thrilling! With each attempt, you dive deeper into the game’s world, uncovering more about its secrets. Even if you don’t make it, it feels like progress—there’s always something new to learn. That said, the game can be tough for new players, and a little more variety in pacing would help the tension hit even harder. If you’re looking for a game that will keep your heart racing and make you crave “just one more run,” this is an absolute must-play. It’s a strategic, nerve-wracking experience you won’t forget!

Only did a couple runs and they ended in swift deaths, harder than Darkwood imo. RE style inventory management makes this game stressful. Graphics are well done and environments are dark and oppressive.