
The goal is to make the player like being there, even though being there involves facing their fears.ĭARQ: Complete Edition will be available on Switch March 18th and Xbox Series X|S and PS on Maat $19.99 / £17.99 / €19.99. Elegance is the key word in DARQ's art direction - it serves as a means of seduction, or an invitation for the player to step in and develop and emotional connection with the experience as they progress. The game is designed to be a moving artistic experience.

Once the player knows that a jump scare could happen, they are more likely to stay on the edge of their seats for a very long time. DARQ is more about building tension and anticipation in between jump scares. However, this isn't a game that is all about jump scares. Jump scares in DARQ serve one purpose: they help establish that in a dream world anything can happen at any time. Instead, he has to rely on careful planning to avoid getting detected. He has no chance of winning in an open confrontation, since the creatures he will encounter are much more powerful and faster than him. While exploring the darkest corners of his subconscious, Lloyd learns how to survive the nightmare by bending the laws of physics and manipulating the fluid fabric of the dream world.Īpart from gravity-defying puzzles, Lloyd will have to use stealth when nearby enemies. Missing out on this release will not compromise a complete Limited Run set.To Lloyd's misfortune, the dream quickly turns into a nightmare and all attempts to wake up end in failure. LRG is distributing this title on behalf of Unfold Games. This release is not a part of the Limited Run Games Collection and is not a numbered release.

The Crypt DLC – Another loop of nightmares continues introducing new mechanics and puzzles in a crypt filled with dark surprises.The Tower DLC – Lloyd wakes up in his dreams again only to find himself in a Tower filled with many new mysteries, puzzles, and creepy creatures.In addition to the Standard Edition, there is also a Collector’s Edition for each system that comes with:

Lloyd has to adapt to the new world, re-learn gravity, strain all of his senses and mind in order to solve puzzles and sneak past the creatures guarding the corners of DARQ. The boy’s main priority is to wake up, but unfortunately, each attempt sinks him deeper into his lucid subconscious-driven dreams. DARQ: Complete Edition PlayStation 4 & PlayStation 5 & Nintendo SwitchĭARQ: Complete Edition will take you on a journey through Lloyd’s dreams that quickly turn into a loop of nightmares.
