2Dark is a compelling horror game that tackles some truly horrific subject matter. But cheap deaths and uneven level design hold it back from being truly great.
2Dark2017
2Dark
2017 Bigben Interactive61Worthwhile
Playtime
ModerateTypically 12 hours
Playable on
- Steam DeckPlayable
- Steam MachinePlayable
Available on
- −80%$5.99
- $24.99
- $29.99
Game modes
Details
- Launch
- March 10, 2017
- Developer
- Gloomywood
- Publisher
- Bigben Interactive
Overview
From Frédérick Raynal, the creator of Alone in the Dark and pioneer of survival-horror, 2Dark is a grim journey of stealth and courage into the heart of corruption. Plagued by a string of child abductions, darkness hangs over the once-picturesque city of Gloomywood like a curse. As former detective Mr. Smith, use your cunning to infiltrate six bastions of cruelty. Uncover the secrets of the deranged psychopaths within, seek retribution for their crimes, and bring the children to safety.
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Reception
Press60
Players65
WorthwhileWorthwhile- Metacritic54from 19 reviews
- OpenCritic63from 30 reviews
2Dark is a breath of 90s style horror for the modern era.
2Dark bravely portrays themes that most developers lack the guts to touch, but unfortunately, AI, UI, and Level Design problems make this game feel largely unfinished.
If 2Dark’s tone was in line with its subject matter, it might have been something worthy of recommendation. But its story is almost nonexistent and nothing quite works as intended.
2Dark that creeps on a subject that not many dare to venture in; the kidnapping, torture, and murder of children.