Dark & Darker is an extraction, fantasy, solo/co op hack and slash.
The game has elements of competition, leader boards, seasonal rankings and offers incentive to play like a sport, albeit also rewards casual play.

I have played Dark & Darker for the last 12 months, when it was not available on Steam. The steam release came as a great surprise and is exactly what the game needed to flourish forward in a positive direction.

The current player base is at an all time high and for good reason; Dark & Darker is the greatest extraction game currently on the market (Tarkov, GZW etc). I have played computer games for 27 years (many online) and Dark & Darker is by far the most hardcore and rewarding.

The adrenaline rush in battle in this game is unlike any other. Make sure you come in with an iron Blood Pressure, and do not show fear in battle. Stay calm; learn how the AI Mobs behave, and carve your mark on a persistent world.

PROS:
- There are 9 or so classes to choose from, each with their own unique flavour.
- Real time strategic decisions / assessing situations under pressure
- High risk high reward situations that makes for thrilling game play
- Fairly regular Positive matchmaking system with loyal and brave players
- Plenty of new players who are the future veterans
- Ability to micro manage your stash if your into that (Tetris)
- Difficult / Hardcore game play, constant death situations (not for the feint hearted)

NEGATIVES:
- 3 maps; highly repetitive
- Sweats with 395 Fame that wield Sword in left Hand and Dagger in Right and change gear mid battle PVP
- Toxic matchmaking system where Voice chat is expected
- Toxic player base in specific regions, that run through dungeons then quit the party when they die

Dark and Darker is currently the best game experience on steam, and it pisses a lot of people off that don't have the Gonads for a difficult experience.

Dark & Darker is an extraction, fantasy, solo/co op hack and slash. The game has elements of competition, leader boards, seasonal rankings and offers incentive to play like a sport, albeit also rewards casual play. I have played Dark & Darker for the last 12 months, when it was not available on Steam. The steam release came as a great surprise and is exactly what the game needed to flourish forward in a positive direction. The current player base is at an all time high and for good reason; Dark & Darker is the greatest extraction game currently on the market (Tarkov, GZW etc). I have played computer games for 27 years (many online) and Dark & Darker is by far the most hardcore and rewarding. The adrenaline rush in battle in this game is unlike any other. Make sure you come in with an iron Blood Pressure, and do not show fear in battle. Stay calm; learn how the AI Mobs behave, and carve your mark on a persistent world. PROS: - There are 9 or so classes to choose from, each with their own unique flavour. - Real time strategic decisions / assessing situations under pressure - High risk high reward situations that makes for thrilling game play - Fairly regular Positive matchmaking system with loyal and brave players - Plenty of new players who are the future veterans - Ability to micro manage your stash if your into that (Tetris) - Difficult / Hardcore game play, constant death situations (not for the feint hearted) NEGATIVES: - 3 maps; highly repetitive - Sweats with 395 Fame that wield Sword in left Hand and Dagger in Right and change gear mid battle PVP - Toxic matchmaking system where Voice chat is expected - Toxic player base in specific regions, that run through dungeons then quit the party when they die Dark and Darker is currently the best game experience on steam, and it pisses a lot of people off that don't have the Gonads for a difficult experience.