RPGM - Horingar: Darkside [Ch. 3] [XforU]

Chapter 3 review.


Gameplay 8/10

Gameplay has been improved from Ch2 as you no longer need to do fishing, thank god. You can avoid combat in main quest and do puzzles or a "stealth" route that shouldn't be named that, it's more of an obstacle route. relationships are interesting, this is slowly turning into a full blown harem game.

Art 9/10

I'm a sucker for 2d art. This is really good and is mostly mostly animated, I've seen just a few unanimated pictures and the characters that are on scree are not animated, I hope they animate them in the future.

Story 7/10

At first I didn't really understand the books but as I gathered more I'm starting to be more interested in that story than the one currently taking place in the game.

Amount of Content 8/10

As of chapter 3 I've unlocked 10+ animated scenes and a few pics. Looking at the gallery there is a lot more to come.

Its good, the style is also unique unlike other RPGM using somewhat 3D models. Along with implementing a proper system of leveling, classes, etc. Tho some things need to be updated or changed. Like gold when just burst sometimes would be out of reach, the fishing mechanics, and points. Some personal side mission for each character once they bonded more for more personal feel and each unlocks new sex scene and other experiment. Also like the narration text between the character. Again very unique and helps the game stand out. Looking forward to more

Looks promising, this game is worth playing just for the artstyle, it gives a nostalgic vibe of an oldschool rpg.

I don't want to give 5 stars - it is too early, the game does not have much content yet.

For now weak points are sex scenes and some quests.

A quest of fishing 3 different type of fish, and swimming on a boat cannot be more confusing. Where do you fish it? Does fish caught depend from location or rng? Where is the boat?

H-Scenes can be abrupt, like with the first part, they are just sudden, you are talking and then you have HCG pop out of nowhere. It is a bit better than first part here, but there is a lot to improve there on the flow itself.

Monsters are confusing as well, some are pickable like bait, some like pixies are actually frigging strong and can wipe out your party. Not everything that moves on the map is dangerous.

I can see why the dev dropped previous game and started this one, in this case it is reasonable. Personal opinion I dont think first part should be remastered instead it would be better to focus on making this into a proper game.

love the concept of what its trying to be. animated sex scenes, choices during sex scenes. it has a solid foundation.

chapter one isnt much content though.. so if chapter 2 isnt released, youll be waiting for that, as you cant repeat scenes through just talking to em again.

however, solid start. but add repeatable scens that isnt dependant on a gallery.