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by A3D Studio (Solo Developer)

Windows · Jan 31, 2021

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Fit check

Is Soldier in the darkness worth it for you?

We tell you who should skip it, too.

Play it if you…

Good fit
  • Zombie-action fans who want a walk-and-shoot game with a rescue objective.
  • Players who enjoy navigating dark, forested settings while tracking a destination.
  • Players seeking a paid action-adventure game centered on exploration, shooting, and survival.

Skip it if you…

Saves you a refund
  • Players seeking varied combat systems may find the stated walk-and-shoot gameplay narrow.
  • Those who prefer clear navigation may find becoming lost in a dense forest frustrating.
  • Players looking for an already-expanded set of enemies, bosses, locations, and challenges may not find the vendor's planned redesign in the current game.

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Our take on Soldier in the darkness

The page emphasizes a redesign with additional enemies, bosses, locations, and challenges, but frames that work as ongoing. The concrete play described centers on shooting zombies, finding ammunition, building bridges, and locating the rescue site.

What is Soldier in the darkness?

Sent to an island overrun by zombies, players use a classic walk-and-shoot style to eliminate enemies and reach a helicopter at the rescue site.

An alarm sounds every three minutes at the destination, serving as a recurring cue while navigating the island. Houses contain ammunition and provide places to protect against attacks. Some areas require bridges to be built before they can be crossed, with surprise attacks possible during the process. The setting includes darkness and a dense forest where players can become lost. The vendor also describes a redesign involving additional enemies, bosses, locations, and challenges, presented as an ongoing change rather than an existing feature.

How Soldier in the darkness plays

01Rescue point alarm
An alarm sounds every three minutes at the helicopter destination.
02Ammunition in houses
Houses on the island contain ammunition and provide places to protect against attacks.
03Bridge building
Bridges are required to cross some areas, with surprise attacks possible during construction.

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Soldier in the darkness: platforms & release

Is Soldier in the darkness worth it?

It is worth it if: zombie-action fans who want a walk-and-shoot game with a rescue objective. Skip it if: players seeking varied combat systems may find the stated walk-and-shoot gameplay narrow.

Where can I download Soldier in the darkness?

Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens Soldier in the darkness's store page, where you can choose how to get it.

What platforms is Soldier in the darkness on?

Windows only.

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