Dark Matter is a 2.5D side-scrolling survival horror game, set in a derelict spaceship besieged by a sinister alien presence, and infested with deadly parasites. As the Ensign, you must explore fetid hallways and abandoned facilities, scavenging for parts and blueprints, expanding your arsenal to up to four deadly weapons and freely customize each to fit your combat style against intelligent, reactive enemies. Dark Matter delivers a hard-hitting take on the survival horror genre in deep space, with a heavy emphasis on tactical combat and exploration.
This game is a battle with bugs, as in both the enemies and the many issues it has. Despite the abundance of issues and annoyances I really enjoyed this game. I just wish they’d polish and patch it.
The ending felt abrupt and sudden, like there should be a sequel, and I hope there is. I get the feeling there was supposed to be more to the game, but...
While there is some jank, and certain features seem undercooked, I absolutely love when any dev returns to the scene of their failure and improves upon it. Especially for free.
I played this game expecting to be let down by a sudden ending with a wall of text, as two separate YouTube Letsplays led me to believe.
At some point between those LPs and my...
