Summary
- Release Year: 2016
- Genres: Indie, Role-playing game (RPG)
- Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Developers: Daniel Wright
- Publishers: Daniel Wright
DarkMaus: A challenging and rewarding action RPG with skill-based combat
DarkMaus is an indie action RPG with challenging, skill-based combat that punishes careless play. In DarkMaus, you play a lonely wanderer searching for what’s left in a corrupted world. The odds are against you – you will certainly perish. But with each death, you’ll learn and grow stronger, until you’re finally able to overcome the challenges that lie ahead.
Death Echo: Your allies in the afterlife
Each time you die in DarkMaus, an ally ghost is summoned that retraces your steps, fighting by your side. These ghosts are echoes of your past lives, and they retain all of the knowledge and skills that you had at the time of your death. This means that you can use your ghosts to strategically overcome challenges that you couldn’t face on your own.
For example, if you die while fighting a boss, your ghost will respawn at the beginning of the boss fight and will be able to help you fight the boss again. This can give you a significant advantage, as you can use your ghost to distract the boss or to attack it from behind.
You can also collect multiple ally ghosts and choose their weapons for extra strategy opportunities. This allows you to create a team of ghosts that is tailored to your specific playstyle. For example, you could have one ghost that uses a sword to deal melee damage, one ghost that uses a bow to deal ranged damage, and one ghost that uses a healing spell to keep you alive.
A worthy challenge: Combat in DarkMaus is thoughtful and skill based
Combat in DarkMaus is thoughtful and skill based. Enemies force you to be reactive to survive, and punish any greedy moves or mistakes. You’ll start out swearing that it’s impossible, and end up a god among Mäuse.
Enemies in DarkMaus have a variety of attacks that can quickly overwhelm you if you’re not careful. You’ll need to learn the attack patterns of each enemy and develop strategies for defeating them. Dodging and parrying are essential skills in DarkMaus, as they allow you to avoid damage and create openings to attack.
A dark world to explore: Search for answers and secrets in the desolate land of Hazath
The world of DarkMaus is a dark and desolate place. The once-great kingdom of Hazath has been corrupted by a mysterious force, and its inhabitants have gone feral. You’ll travel through a variety of environments, from ruined cities to treacherous forests, as you search for answers and secrets.
Along the way, you’ll meet a cast of characters who will help or hinder your progress. You’ll also find hidden treasures and secrets that can give you an edge in combat.
Combat style variety: From spears to greatswords and bows to fireballs, DarkMaus has a large number of viable builds and playstyles
DarkMaus has a large number of viable builds and playstyles, so you can customize your character to match your preferred way of playing. You can choose from a variety of weapons, including spears, greatswords, bows, and fireballs. You can also choose from a variety of armor and accessories that can give you different bonuses.
This variety of options allows you to create a character that is uniquely suited to your own playstyle. Whether you prefer to deal damage from afar with a bow or to get up close and personal with a sword, you’ll be able to find a build that works for you.
Overall, DarkMaus is a challenging and rewarding action RPG with skill-based combat, a unique death echo system, and a variety of combat styles. If you’re looking for a game that will test your skills and keep you coming back for more, then DarkMaus is definitely worth checking out.
Review Score
8.5/10
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