Underplayed Gems

DarkStory Online (2020)

DarkStory Online cover
Developer
BraveWolf
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure, Free To Play, Indie, Massively Multiplayer, RPG
Rating
3.3 of 5, 436 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.9 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A cute, social, and grind-heavy 2D MMORPG where you explore dungeons and worlds with friends in an old-school pixel style.

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What players say

Players praise the pixel art and old-school JRPG feel, but consistently report a dead or very low player population, tedious fetch-quests, and account registration problems. Combat and controls feel rough, and the game lacks modern polish, though some enjoy the nostalgic vibe solo.

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