Underplayed Gems

The Dark Prophecy (2022)

The Dark Prophecy cover
Developer
Start Warp
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Adventure, Indie
Rating
3.9 of 5, 44 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.4 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

a lighthearted, choose-your-own-adventure romp through a classic pixel-art medieval world, with a gently ominous prophecy looming in the background.

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What players say

Players agree the pixel art is lovely, but many find the game extremely short, around one to two hours, and feel it ends abruptly, like a demo rather than a complete story. Reviews split on whether the puzzles are charming or frustrating, and several say the price is too high for the length.

Trailer

Screenshots

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