Role-playing (RPG)

Dark Cloud

Single Player

Critic · Metacritic

4.0

Users · RAWG

2000

Released

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📅 Release Info

Release DateDecember 14, 2000

Developer

Publisher

🏷️ Game Details

Genres

Role-playing (RPG)SimulatorAdventureActionRPG

Playable on

PlayStation

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About this game

One of the PS2's first RPGs, Dark Cloud is a title that challenges players to not only strategise, battle and solve puzzles, but also to create geographical landscapes using the new Georama system. Gamers assume the role of a young boy named Toran on an unforgettable journey of rebirth, revival and hope. Unfortunately an evil demon spirit has been released and has left destruction in its wake and Toran must harness the spirit of those destroyed to rebuild the lands in time for an epic confrontation. True to life graphics should mesmerise gamers as they create villages complete with houses, hills, churches, volcanoes, and streams; they'll even be able to control the weather!

Pros & Cons

Pros

Georama combines town rebuilding with exploration and progression.
Combines action-RPG combat, randomized dungeons, and settlement reconstruction.
Weapon growth and customization add planning to combat progression.
Dungeon crawling, town restoration, and optional activities provide substantial playtime.
Colorful visuals, upbeat tone, and imaginative settings define its presentation.

Cons

Procedurally generated dungeons become repetitive and visually monotonous.
Weapon durability, repairs, and potential weapon loss interrupt exploration.
Basic combat uses limited enemy encounters and repeated attack patterns.
Plot and dialogue are simple and predictable.

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