Dark Shadows - Army of Evil
Burian Media Enterprises · 2014 · Indie, Action, RPG, First-Person, Fantasy
PC
Mostly Negative38% · 96 📉 Recent reviews down 29%
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About Dark Shadows - Army of Evil
✦ AI summary
Hack and slash your way through 19 medieval levels as you pursue the Dark Shadows army to rescue your kidnapped love Katerina in this retro-styled first-person adventure. Wield 18 different weapons while solving puzzles and battling enemies in a classic sword-swinging action game with old-school charm and modern visual effects.
Dark Shadows - Army of Evil is a Classic Medieval Fantasy First Person - Hack and Slash Game with a kind of old school look.
September 1362:
An army of evil, named "Dark Shadows", have been ravaging the country like a plague of locusts for over a year and are frightening the people with their scary get-up. Most people still think they are monsters. But they are only in disguise. While you were away these monsters stormed the castle. A woman named Katerina has been kidnapped. It is not just any woman. You are in love with her. They’ve also taken all the gold. All the taxes. And weapons! You are the only one who can help Katarina. You must hurry and follow them before they do something to her.
Classic Hack and Slash Game:
The player fights his way through 19 levels. Various weapons will be available. They can be found in different levels. Everything begins moderately and you need to find some keys and a sword. After the first level the game turns into a hack'n slash game. Most of the time, the player has to fight against enemies. But he has to do also other little things and must solve certain problems. You need keyboard and mouse.
This game is an indie game with a kind of old school look.
It is also supporting SSAO and Bloom Shader effects.
Story
September 1362:
An army of evil, named "Dark Shadows", have been ravaging the country like a plague of locusts for over a year and are frightening the people with their scary get-up. Most people still think they are monsters. But they are only in disguise. While you were away these monsters stormed the castle. A woman named Katerina has been kidnapped. It is not just any woman. You are in love with her. They’ve also taken all the gold. All the taxes. And weapons! You are the only one who can help Katarina. You must hurry and follow them before they do something to her.
Gameplay
Classic Hack and Slash Game:
The player fights his way through 19 levels. Various weapons will be available. They can be found in different levels. Everything begins moderately and you need to find some keys and a sword. After the first level the game turns into a hack'n slash game. Most of the time, the player has to fight against enemies. But he has to do also other little things and must solve certain problems. You need keyboard and mouse.
Features
This game is an indie game with a kind of old school look.
It is also supporting SSAO and Bloom Shader effects.
- 19 Levels and 18 Weapons
- Single Player
- 3D Realtime Cinematic Blood Splatter Scenes
What Steam players say
Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.
Wow. Just wow. I decided to wait until I'd fully beaten this game before writing a review. What a masterpiece. It is a perfect lesson on exactly how not to design a game in a year that starts with a 2. Genuinely, buy this game if you or a friend is into game design. Between the meth bunny double-fall jumping and the hilarious combat animations/sound (EEAUUYGHHH) design on the spinning heavy attacks, it's mechanically flawless. The story is simple, but a classic. While you were chasing a runaway... I'll say horse, but that's not what it sounds like- monsters attacked the castle and killed everyone and kidnapped the princess Katerina who you are in love with. But don't worry, they're not actually monsters, they are just in disguise. Then you get to kill them. Kill them all. Over and over and over. In fact, you not only get to, but have to kill all of them, every single level. The graphics are a bit disappointing for a game that was released after Oblivion, but the combat and enemy AI more than doesn't make up for this. Enemy design is a bit lacking, since mechanically there is exactly one design, but that's okay because it's reskinned in like 5 ways. Actually maybe the shield on…2 found this helpful
This epic strategy battle lets you command an army of dark forces against overwhelming odds 🛡️⚔️! Unleash spells, conquer realms, and outmaneuver foes in thrilling campaigns. Stunning visuals and addictive tactics make every victory unforgettable. A must-play for strategy fans! 👹2 found this helpful
Rating: 6.5/10 Dark Shadows - Army of Evil is an action RPG with hack-and-slash combat and a dark fantasy setting where players fight through waves of enemies and progressively stronger bosses. The game offers straightforward combat and a basic upgrade system that makes progression feel rewarding at first. However, it lacks depth in gameplay variety, and repetition sets in fairly quickly. The presentation is also quite simple compared to more modern action RPGs. A decent casual hack-and-slash experience, but limited in long-term appeal. 6.5/10.2 found this helpful
Dark Shadows – Army of Evil is a first-person fantasy action game developed by Burian Media Enterprises and published by Volens Nolens Games. The game draws inspiration from early 3D dungeon crawlers and classic hack-and-slash adventures, presenting a straightforward medieval story driven by combat and exploration. Built as a small independent project, it attempts to recreate the atmosphere of older fantasy action titles where the player advances through hostile environments, collects weapons, and battles waves of enemies in a quest for revenge and rescue. While the concept follows familiar fantasy conventions, the game’s retro design and simple mechanics aim to appeal to players nostalgic for early first-person adventure games. The story takes place in a medieval kingdom during a time of chaos and invasion. A mysterious and brutal faction known as the Dark Shadows has been terrorizing the land for months, spreading destruction across villages and threatening the stability of the kingdom. During one particularly devastating raid, the protagonist’s homeland is attacked while he is away carrying out his knightly duties. The invaders leave the king gravely injured, steal the kingdom’…1 found this helpful
Reheated PlayStation
no idea what you're supposed to to. you spawn in a castle where EVERYONE is dead and it is empty as heck. ALso you can clip through the walls by spamming C. lol. Edit*: Also the game runs at 30 fps and what seems to be 20 FOV.
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