2Dark
{{Short description|Stealth adventure horror game}}
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| title = 2Dark
| image = 2Dark.png
| developer = Gloomywood
| publisher = Bigben Interactive
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| platforms = Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
| released = March 10, 2017
| genre = Adventure, Stealth, Survival horror
| modes = Single-player
| director = Frédérick Raynal
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2Dark is a stealth adventure horror game directed by Frédérick Raynal, known for developing Alone in the Dark.
Plot
A former detective named Mr. Smith travels to the town of Gloomywood to solve a mystery involving disappearing children.{{cite web |last=|first=|date= |url=http://store.steampowered.com/app/435100/ |title=2Dark Steam Listing |accessdate=February 18, 2017}}
Gameplay
Gameplay is intended to be simplistic and accessible to casual gamers. The player can pick up items by walking into them. Stealth plays a large role in the gameplay, and the player can stay in the dark and tread quietly to hide their location. Enemies can be alerted by sounds that the player makes. Supplies are constricted, so it will benefit the player if they collect various items. The player will need to rescue children, who will move slowly and be susceptible to danger.{{cite web |last=Kerry-Lee |first=Copsey |date=February 17, 2017 |url=https://www.gamereactor.eu/previews/503913/2Dark/ |title= 2Dark Preview |publisher=Gamereactor |accessdate=February 19, 2017}} The children are in intricate levels, which you will need to find them in, and escape. Left alone too long, the kids will start to cry and move, which will end up putting everyone in danger.{{Cite web |title=Buy 2Dark {{!}} Xbox |url=https://www.xbox.com/en-us/games/store/2Dark/BSN59ZHCMTRX |access-date=2022-10-21 |website=www.xbox.com}}
Development
2Dark was funded on the Ulule crowdfunding platform on November 21, 2014, raising €33,928 on a goal of €30,000.{{Cite web|url=https://www.ulule.com/2dark/|title = 2Dark: A Survival Horror video game from the creator of the genre! | website=Ulule | accessdate=22 August 2023}}
On October 26, 2015, a trailer of 2Dark was published. It was confirmed that the game was being developed by a new French studio called Gloomywood, which initially consisted of four people, with Frédérick Raynal directing. The beta was made available to buy for €20.{{cite web |last=Matulef |first=Jeffrey |date=October 26, 2015 |url=http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2015-10-26-alone-in-the-dark-creator-announces-stealth-horror-game-2dark |title=Alone in the Dark creator announces stealth horror game 2Dark |website=Eurogamer |accessdate=February 18, 2017}}
The game was featured at E3 2015{{cite web |last=Estrada |first=Marcus |date=June 21, 2016 |url=http://www.hardcoregamer.com/2016/06/21/e3-2016-2dark-is-almost-too-creepy/213086/ |title=E3 2016: 2Dark is Almost Too Creepy |publisher=Hardcore Gamer |accessdate=February 18, 2017}} and at the Game Developers Conference 2016.{{cite web |last= Tyrell |first=Brandin |date=2016 |url=http://uk.ign.com/articles/2016/03/15/gdc-2016-saving-kids-from-serial-killers-in-2dark |title=GDC 2016: SAVING KIDS FROM SERIAL KILLERS IN 2DARK |website=IGN |accessdate=February 18, 2017}}
On March 11, 2016, Gloomywood confirmed that 2Dark would be released on consoles in addition to PC.{{cite web |last=Gelmini |first=David |date=March 16, 2016|url=http://www.dreadcentral.com/news/155870/upcoming-game-2dark-alone-dark-creator-frederick-raynal-confirmed-consoles/ |title=2Dark from Alone in the Dark Creator Frédérick Raynal Confirmed for Consoles |website=Dread Central |accessdate=February 18, 2017}}
During the game's Ulule campaign, Gloomywood promised that the game would be released without digital rights management (DRM) protection. When the game was released, however, it contained the Denuvo DRM software. Shortly after the game's release, the DRM protection was cracked by the CPY warez group,{{cite web | url=https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2017/04/latest-version-of-denuvos-drm-cracked-yet-again/ | title=Latest version of Denuvo’s DRM cracked yet again | author=Kyle Orland | date=14 April 2017 | website=Ars Technica | accessdate=22 August 2023}} and the developers subsequently removed Denuvo.{{cite web | url=https://techraptor.net/gaming/news/2dark-removes-denuvo-drm-from-their-game | title=2Dark Removes Denuvo DRM From Their Game | date= April 19, 2017 | author=Robert N Adams | website=TechRaptor | accessdate=22 August 2023}}
The crowdfunding campaign had also said versions for Linux and Mac were being developed, but versions for these platforms have not been released.
Reception
2Dark garnered mixed reviews, and holds an average of 56/100 on aggregate web site Metacritic.{{cite web|title=2Dark for PlayStation 4 Reviews|url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/2dark/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-4|website=Metacritic|publisher=CBS Interactive|accessdate=April 14, 2017}} PlayStation Universe awarded it a score of 4.0 out of 10, saying "The setup for 2Dark holds intrigue, with a grim plot, and suitably creepy settings, but so much of how it actually plays out quickly diminishes the horror aspect of it. Respectable enough as a game, a failure as a horror."{{cite web |last=Bolt |first=Neil |date=March 10, 2017 |url=http://www.psu.com/review/32437/2DARK-Review---PS4 |title=2Dark Review |publisher= PlayStation Universe |accessdate=May 30, 2017}}
References
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External links
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- {{official website|https://www.2dark.tv/}}
{{Frédérick Raynal}}
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Category:Cancelled Linux games
Category:Cancelled macOS games
Category:2010s horror video games