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Dark Matter
Developer InterWave Studios
Dark Matter is an indie metroidvania/survival horror video game developed by Interwave Studios and published by Iceberg Interactive for the Windows, Linux and macOS in 2013. From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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120 of 265 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
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60 of 76 · most liked firstI want to recommend this game. I really do. It pains me not to. This game was fun to play, and had a very interesting story to tell. But ultimately, the game is just... incomplete. I'd find locked doors with enemies on the other side that I thought would have to be backtracked later. I had mission objectives that I couldn't complete yet, and thought I'd loop around to it. I'd see undiscovered areas on the minimap that I thought would reopen later. But ultimately, none of it amounted to…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The chilling introductory narrative was what really drew my interest in the game, but indeed like many reviews say, it's sadly not a particularly good game. Most of this has to do with it being incomplete; what you do have is a bit light, if shallow, in substance and ends rather abruptly before it gets anywhere particularly interesting and memorable. With another year or two in development, this would have really come around to be a good, memorable title. It set the stage for an engrossing…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I finished it. This is the fight against dark matter phase 2 in PSMD and it's a piece I've been wanting to do since last year now. That fight is so good, the music, the emotions and all easily puts this game at the top for me. #psmd #oshawott #fennekin #pmd #darkmatter
unlabelledView post →This game is awful, I'm so glad they added a review option so I can warn others... First off its very buggy, so that makes the awful counter intuitive puzzle elements even more annoying; then you add the frustrating uninspired combat system and you end up with one of the worst games I've played in a long time...really amateurish in the worst possible way.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →4/10 "Where is the promising atmosphere/game?" Dark Matter could've been a great sci-fi 2.5D sidescroll shooter adventure, but it just isn't. Pros: + nice graphics + nice lightning + okay sounds + the idea Cons: - the implementation - movement & shooting is clunky - bad alien character "look" - missing atmosphere - camera perspective too close - no spoken/audio logs - the look of the interfaces - story absolutely didn't catch me - have a look into the forums (before buying) ;) I just don't…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I give this one a rating of .25$ or less as of 2015/6/7, pick it up in a several games for a dollar bundle. tldr: the game is under developed the good: +unique react to light enemies/environment +potential for a good story +depressive voiced ai narrator +crew logs +some of the larger rooms have good 3d atmosphere and detail the neutal: you act on a 2d plane in a 3d environment, there are several spots where it would have been good to include a shoot outside your plane rail shooter like dynamic…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This little gem had a lot of potential but it's not finished. I normally don't like side scrollers much but this one appealed to one of the niche styles of 2d scrollers I can enjoy, and when I got it, it was pitched as a full game, but it is not. It is part one of a series of games that was abandonned before this one was even sold, meaning the full game being advertised was already canned before it went on sale. It's still an interesting play and can have a little fun playing it, but it's…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →v. 1.1: I'm sad that this is not the full game, slightly overpriced for a 4 hour gameplay game, I encounter some bugs during gameplay, untested game pushed for release makes me lose hope on any future sequels of current game.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game is incomplete. The store description gives absolutely no indication of this, but basically the developer ran out of money, and decided to publish a game that is only about one third done. Don't purchase this, at any price, unless the developer actually finishes it with the money he was able to trick out of people like me.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →IN A WORD: AVOID IN SHORT: WHAT TO EXPECT: Incomplete game. Side-scrolling action platformer. Indie. Very good story. Sci-fi setting. Lovely graphics and light based aesthetics. Excellent AI voice-over. Fair selection of enemies with comparable AI. Small inventory. Tiny crafting. Singleplayer only. ACHIEVEMENTS: A FEW GLITCHED OR HARD TO FIND. STATUS: ABANDONED. INCOMPLETE. WHEN TO BUY: NEVER. More info below.... THE LOWDOWN: Dark Matter (DM) is a side scrolling sci-fi themed quest-driven…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →After purchasing this game and getting close to the end -- it came to light that the end doesn't exist -- most of the weapons you see in the game aren't accessible and after a bunch of backlash the developers admitted that they ran out of money and only finished a third of the game... So if you want to play 'episode 1' with no episode 2 or 3... buy away...
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Dark Matter I was a Kickstarter backer for this game and even though it failed to make its funding the game found its way to Steam. Before it went to Steam though I was sent a copy of the beta (v14) because I was one of the backers on Kisckstarter. I picked up Dark Mater on Steam when it went on sale and installed it to see how it would be and I was eagerly awaiting this game. I would classify this game as a Metroid type game. Its definitely a side scroller shooter. There is 3D depth to the…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The game which was pulled off the Steam store the day after I bought it because it turned out to be pretty much incomplete. Yeah, I don't recommend buying this. Even if it now has an ending, the game is still not very good. Clunky controls, poor animations and repetitive gameplay make this a VERY hard sell. If you can get it at a "throwaway money" discount then maybe give it a chance, but it's definitely not worth the full asking price. It's just not very good on top of all the clandestine…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →While this game gets very negative publicity and was pulled off Steam for a short time through its abrupt ending I decided to give it a try. Conclusion: It isn't a bad game and at least worth a price of $5 / 5€, as it keeps you entertaining for some hours. But it really has some issues coming along. And thats not the abrupt ending, as with its generic story it doesn't really matter at which point the game is over. Instead there are small problems in all parts of the game. The controls are…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Some kids are gonna try being a Dark Matter main and then try to play the game he comes from and end up not being a Kirby fan anymore
unlabelledView post →In Japan, Kirby 64's anniversary is happening, making the game 26 years old!! Wow!!! Kirby 64 is one of my favourite games in the franchise and of all time, so I had to celebrate! Enjoy this gruesome image of Zero Two, Kirby and the Dark Matter in Dark Star!! 👁️ #kirby #kirbyfanart #kirby64 #zerotwo
unlabelledView post →**Disclaimer: I played the original release of this game, before it was pulled from the Steam store.** Do not buy this game. It's an incomplete version that was tossed out the door when the Kickstarter failed in order to salavage a little cash. Whilst there is promise in what little there is, it's very short and ends abruptly (The ending has since been patched, but I gether there's little improvement. The version I played had a tutorial level which instructed you on features that never…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I’ve been obsessed with The Alters for the past week. Dark Matter meets Moon with some addictive gameplay loops. Surprised everyone is not talking about this game.
unlabelledView post →Queen Ripple and Dark Matter (from funny kirby game)
unlabelledView post →Fun gameplay for the first 10 minutes, and I think the game could be something, but the game crashes consistently when trying to enter an elevator (I am playing the Linux version), so I can't even progress in the game. Get it fixed, and I might be able to recommend this. One lesson learned, stay away from any game that has the "taint of Kickstarter."
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Game still felt unfinished... Great concept, could have been so much more!
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This is that kind of games, which adds a "linux support" just because it works on 1 of 10 linux machines. It's not a support, it's luck and bad code.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Nice theme and a good start to a story... but it's obvious that they didn't actually finish it. Quite buggy and a distinct lack of polish.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Miscellaneous #Kirby game watercolors featuring Dark Matter, Marx, Taranza, and Bandana Waddle Dee. Eyes are literally on the back of Taranza's head.
unlabelledView post →Kirby Air Riders hits 11/20! Seems to be more of an evolution of the GCN game than a complete overhaul, but it looks like there are a lot of things left unrevealed. Also DARK MATTER
unlabelledView post →I was looking for a cheap 2.5D side scroller that I could play using my gamepad just to unwind with. Sadly I chose Dark Matter. It's gamepad controls are so clunky that I had to switch to Mouse & Keyboard. Which defeats the purpose of why I purchased this in the first place. Also you cannot play in windowed mode because it's a black screen. This game must be played in Fullscreen. The resolution options are extreamly limited.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →3/5 Story 2/5 Gameplay 4/5 Graphics 3/5 Music 1/5 Replay Value Dark Matter is an intriguing game and has a number of high points. I'll start with those. The visuals are gorgeous. It's dark and creepy with detailed interesting backgrounds. Sometimes you see things skittering around in the background or even in the foreground. Lights flicker, fleshy growths pulsate, and monsters look good. The overall theme of the game is well done. You feel as though you are alone on a dead ship with an…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Yea this game doesn't mess around Kirby Dreamland 2 is kinda hard. Good game though!! Having a blast with the Dark Matter final boss fight, actually really cool!!
unlabelledView post →Unfinished crap, don't buy
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I guess Sakurai ended up making a Dark Matter Trilogy game after all
unlabelledView post →Half-Life: Dark Matter has been featured in an article on gaming news website @thegamerweb.bsky.social - check it out! www.thegamer.com/half-life-da...
unlabelledView post →A interesting concept and story but sadly has a bunch of issues especially the ending. ==The Good== 1. Graphics - I felt the graphics were good for this game as it helped sell the immersion of the game. I had many times stopped and looked at the backdrops, seeing what little details are back there. ==The Bad== 1. Ending - Sadly the first ending was just a text. The new ending is a bit better but still doesn't feel satisfying especially with what you went through. 2. Short - It felt short…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Fun game if not really difficult and about way to many glitches to count. If they fix this game i'd reccomend it but until then stay away.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →My top ten TV of 2024 (in no particular order): Arcane S2 Squid Game S2 The Penguin Black Doves Kaos The 8 Show Fallout Dark Matter Scavengers Reign Sweetpea
unlabelledView post →Get 15% off with the Fireproof Games VR Collection on Steam, featuring acclaimed puzzle adventure games 'The Room VR: A Dark Matter' and our latest supernatural adventure 'Ghost Town'. Each game offers tactile puzzles, immersive locations & our signature creepy atmosphere😱 ➡️(bit.ly/fireproofVRc...)
unlabelledView post →Dark Matter starts out promising, a 2.5D Metroid like platformer with good looking visuals and a Dead Space kind of story and athmosphere. Unfortunatly not long after you start to make your way towards freedom and escape the horrors on the space ship the cracks start to show. Though the visuals do look good with some really nice lighting effects there are some ugly bugs that pop up here and there, and i'm not talking about the purple ones that actually look more cute that terifying , i'm…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I for one am excited that Gooey is returning in Kirby Air Riders. And with Dark Matter also being in the game, I wonder if they will explore the connection between the two. #Kirby #art #fanart
unlabelledView post →Dark Matter is an unfinished game and has been this way for may than a decade. The game just abruptly ends--the store page doesn't reflect this though. That seems misleading to me. It keeps being included in sales though per the publisher and/or developer. They don't seem to care that it's so blatantly unfinished.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game has a really engaging story, and I love the style that they chose to do it in. Gameplay is fun as well, so if you like atmospheric sci-fi games I recomend you give this one a try.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I got a bad ending in Kirby's Dreamland 2 on Game Boy! Womp womp. I should have read the manual first; looks like I need to go searching for some Rainbow Drops to fight Dark Matter. Overall it's cute and surprising mean, and some boss fights were rough. Maybe I'm getting too old for this nonsense. 😅
unlabelledView post →Kirby's Dream Land 2 (1995) Takes the Adventure formula and adds animal buddies and a thing to collect to get the True Ending finale. Dark Matter is a pretty dope design. I bounce between liking it over Nightmare. This game is also evil and is constantly trying to trick you which rules.
unlabelledView post →I was shouting all happily throughout that Kirby Air Riders Direct! As a veteran player of the original, I'm looking forward to this new entry. And November is plenty of time to get the game. Also, Dark Matter at the end?! Ahhhh!!!
unlabelledView post →🌟NEW VIDEO!!🌟 It's finally here! The finale to my Dark Matter Trilogy Retrospective, a look at my favorite game of all time, and how it changed my life forever, all packed in one 8 hour long video... THE KIRBY 64 RETROSPECTIVE IS HERE!! 🌟WATCH HERE!🌟 youtu.be/fKnPYvjEP1w?...
unlabelledView post →A dark being reborn from a simple desire for vengeance, Dark Matter is back for blood! Check out this end-game boss from my Kirby fangame, Waddle Knight 2: Pantheon Demo!
unlabelledView post →To any of my friends that I encouraged to purchase this title, Hopefully none of you wasted your money on this. The storyline is great as well as the concept of the game and the artwork is good. The ships computer voice which narrates the game is awesome. now here comes the negativity. -horrible feel to the controls -clunky and sloppy aiming controls -crafting system is very bland as there are only 3 types of upgrade which are global to a very small array of weapons and items to chose from…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Linux support not very good, never heard back from tech support. Not much fun either.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Happy 10th Anniversary to Super Mystery Dungeon honestly one of the biggest games in my life and the main inspiration for Fiona's Story from Dark Matter to the Void Shadows everything about this game helped make Fiona and her world what it is today #Braixen #MysteryDungeon
unlabelledView post →Developing and abrupt ending aside this game was a blast to play. Finished it in 8 hours (100 %) in one day, once i started it i couldnt let it go. For 1 E it was more than i could have asked for. Too bad that its not longer cause this game could have been something special. I recommend it at a discount.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Very fun game, i enjoy the 2d action theme. Makes me think of the old time. It isnt too hard, and i was able to beat it in 4 hours ish. I dont think its worth the full price, but if it gets on special, you should buy. 7/10 ENjoy ^-^
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I actually really, really liked this game. Sure, it's no great example of flawless game design (I was a tad confused about my main objective half the time), or perfect plotting (if that was the "new-and-improved" ending I just played, I dread to think what the OLD one was like). And there's less than ten different enemy types and only four weapon types (the last of which arrives just in time to be used on precisely two occasions before the game unceremoniously ends). And no, it's…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Some Warp Cannon work. The Subverted class of characters in my game is a fully A.I. based class, All subverted are robotic in nature, androids, or animatronic robots, unchained and now independent beings. The warp cannon uses Dark Matter technology harnessed by Subverted technicians. #GameDev
unlabelledView post →It's been almost 3 years since the release, but all the bugs and the poor controlling are still here. This stuff is cheesy and half-baked and has nothing worth anyone's time about it.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Having never played the original Dream Land games as a kid or teen (Crystal Shards being my first kirby game), it's kind of crazy how Kirby final bosses have been going hard since 1995. You're telling me Kirby had to fight Dark Matter during atmospheric reentry like its a Gundam battle
unlabelledView post →Witchy Cakes from @magehandpress.bsky.social is now available! It's one of the final KS games I previewed, with incredible art and tasty theme. They also have a wide range of 5e supplements including Valda's Spire of Secrets with a host of new classes and Dark Matter, which takes your game to space!
unlabelledView post →Well, well. This game is absolutly fried tripe. It bills itself as a "survival horror" which immeadiately sets of a few alarms because I dont like survival horror games. But, if this is a survival horror the sonic is an epic open world rpg. The survival elements are a complete joke I only died twice both time because i got blown up through a door. Theres no survival challenge because you get so much currency i always had atleast 10 medkits on me and enough ammo to throw a texan wedding. Its…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Mostly crap, overpriced, has graphics bugs on linux. Dont be fooled by the nice intro.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I COULD BE WRONG but I swear this is what it looks like to me. The piece under his eye could be hiding his beak easily and referencing DM Swordsman. The neat exhaust pipe could be a neat element of their design to tie into the game and also reference Dark Matter
unlabelledView post →And that’s that for Kirby’s Dream Land 2! Fairly short but still an enjoyable game nonetheless. ☺️ At least I got to finally play the Dark Matter trilogy so at least it was a fun ride playing this, 3 and 64! 💙 #Kirby #GameBoy #NintendoSwitch
unlabelledView post →Happy 2025 to everyone! Half-Life: Dark Matter is at long last on YouTube! youtube.com/@HLDarkMatter Currently only the Game Features Demo video from the December update is on there, but further videos will be added in time as we move into the new year! Have a good one 🍷
unlabelledView post →This game is just a very bland Metroidvania game that is clearly unfinished. Level designs are all identical mostly and sound design is sometimes missing or is just the same exact effects which gets annoying as hell! Menu interface is very clunky as well as the controls with wierd aiming. The crafting system feels very lazy since everything has the same resources and very few weapon upgrades that have the same exact upgrades as others. Biggest issue is this game is filled with bugs and its…
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