Summary
- Release Year: 2009
- Genres: Shooter
- Platforms: Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox 360
- Developers: 8monkey Labs, Third Wave Games
- Publishers: Phantom EFX, Valcon Games, Virtual Programming
Darkest of Days: A Time-Traveling Adventure
Darkest of Days is a first-person shooter video game developed by 8monkey Labs and published by Phantom EFX. It was released for Microsoft Windows in October 2009. The game is set in a fictionalized version of the American Civil War, in which players take on the role of a Union soldier who travels through time to prevent the assassination of Abraham Lincoln.
Gameplay
Darkest of Days is a first-person shooter with a focus on historical accuracy. Players use a variety of weapons and equipment from the Civil War era, including muskets, rifles, pistols, and cannons. The game also features a unique time travel mechanic, which allows players to travel back and forth through time to different points in the Civil War.
Players can use the time travel mechanic to change the course of history. For example, they can travel back in time to prevent the assassination of Abraham Lincoln, or they can travel to the future to see how their actions have changed the course of history.
Setting
Darkest of Days is set in a fictionalized version of the American Civil War. The game’s world is a dark and dangerous place, where the forces of good and evil are locked in a bitter struggle. Players will travel through a variety of locations, including battlefields, towns, and forests.
Characters
The player character in Darkest of Days is a Union soldier named Alexander Morris. Morris is a brave and determined soldier who is willing to do whatever it takes to save his country. Along the way, he will meet a variety of other characters, including fellow soldiers, civilians, and historical figures.
Story
The story of Darkest of Days begins in 1863, as the Union Army is on the verge of defeat. In a desperate attempt to turn the tide of the war, the Union government sends a team of soldiers back in time to prevent the assassination of Abraham Lincoln.
The player character, Alexander Morris, is one of the soldiers sent back in time. Morris must travel to different points in the Civil War and prevent Lincoln’s assassination. Along the way, he will learn about the true nature of time travel and the consequences of changing history.
Reception
Darkest of Days received mixed reviews from critics. Some praised the game’s unique time travel mechanic and its historical accuracy. Others criticized the game’s repetitive gameplay and its lack of polish.
Despite the mixed reviews, Darkest of Days was a commercial success. The game sold over 1 million copies worldwide.
Legacy
Darkest of Days is a unique and ambitious FPS that explores the possibilities of time travel. The game’s time travel mechanic is a lot of fun to play with, and it allows players to experience the Civil War in a whole new way.
Darkest of Days is a must-play for fans of historical fiction and time travel stories. It’s a game that will stay with you long after you finish playing it.
Additional Information
- Darkest of Days was developed by 8monkey Labs, a small independent game studio.
- The game was published by Phantom EFX, a company that specializes in publishing games for the PC.
- Darkest of Days was released for Microsoft Windows in October 2009.
- The game received mixed reviews from critics, but it was a commercial success.
- Darkest of Days is a unique and ambitious FPS that explores the possibilities of time travel.
Review Score
7.5/10
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