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Darkwood – reviews and rating

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Darkwood has a rating of 70% based on a single review by HardcoreGamer. The game was released on July 24, 2014 for PC, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, macOS, Linux and Nintendo Switch. Players on RAWG rate the game 80%.

Updated Sep 11, 2017

What critics praise

„Darkwood is one of those games where it’s easy to have a mixed opinion on it. The control mechanics leave something to be desired, which is never any more true than in combat.“

3,5/5 HardcoreGamer

Game info

Release date: Jul 24, 2014
Platforms: PC, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, macOS, Linux, Nintendo Switch
Genres: Indie, Adventure, Action, RPG
Average playtime: 2 h
Reviews count: 1

Where to buy

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FAQ

What is the rating of Darkwood?

Darkwood has a rating of 70% based on a single review by HardcoreGamer.

When was Darkwood released?

Darkwood was released on July 24, 2014.

What platforms is Darkwood available on?

Darkwood is available for PC, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, macOS, Linux and Nintendo Switch.

How long does it take to beat Darkwood?

Players on RAWG spend on average 2 hours playing Darkwood.

Is Darkwood worth playing?

Mostly yes. Darkwood has an average rating of 70% – it is a good game, but with some flaws. The rating is based on a single review.

Statistics

The distribution of rating

1 70

Number of reviews in rating ranges (%)

Ranking

#252 of 576 games released in 2014 better than 53 % of games

By the average of all reviews

Comparison of ratings

Critics in this language1 reviews 70%
Foreign critics3 reviews 77%
Players (RAWG)72 votes 80%

Local critics rate the game lower by 7 %.

How players rate it

Exceptional 36 %
Recommended 39 %
Meh 19 %
Skip 6 %

72 votes · RAWG

Reviews

3,5/5

HardcoreGamer Sep 11, 2017

Darkwood is one of those games where it’s easy to have a mixed opinion on it. The control mechanics leave something to be desired, which is never any more true than in combat. Once we get past that, Darkwood actually gets a lot of things right. The story is shrouded in mystery as bits of the narrative are gradually revealed as the player progresses through the game. The very nature of the game is puzzling,...

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