DARQ Complete Edition Review (PlayStation 5)

DARQ tells the story of Lloyd, a boy who finds himself in the middle of a lucid nightmare. Unable to wake up, Lloyd has to face his fears and decipher the meaning of the dream.

Pros:

• Beautiful black and white graphics.
• 1.55GB download size.
• Platinum trophy.
• Graphics-performance or cinematic.
• Puzzle gameplay.
• Simple easy to learn controls.
• Haunting soundtrack.
• Every area feels atmospheric and looks spectacular.
• The goal of the game is to get through each area by doing certain tasks and solving the puzzles.
• Can adapt to the world and use the environment in unique ways in order to travel around.
• Unlock level select.
• It’s a highly detailed 3D world but plays out as a 2D platformer.
• Autosaves regularly.
• Includes all the extra levels DLC-The Tower and The Crypt. You can choose to play these whenever you want from the menu.
• So satisfying when you figure out a puzzle.
• The main game has 7 chapters.
• Can replay levels.

Cons:

• No tutorials.
• Small interactive icons.
• Short game taking a handful of hours.
• No replay value.
• Can feel lost and stuck without little in the way of help or hints.
• Only one control layout.