Through the Darkest of Times

"The events of World War II are widely documented from the point of view of the allied forces. You don’t have to search too far to come across stories of the French resistance who fought against the Nazis. But what …"

"Not many games have you play the underdog from beginning to end. It&s;s tense, and each passing day keeps you on edge. You&s;ll be emotionally invested in trying to keep your members, friends, family, and even strangers safe as you …"

"Overall this is a nice title and I would recommend it to anyone looking for a fun but short game."

"A great journey through history where we learn about the atrocities of Nazism while trying to stop them from the inside."

"With effective visuals, a moving story, and a powerful message, Through the Darkest of Times is a must for anyone who enjoys historical and interactive story-based games."

"Through the Darkest of Times paints what feels like an accurate portrait of life in Nazi Germany. Cherry-picking major events, like the Reichstag Fire or the opening ceremony of the Olympics, it convincingly places you at the scene, putting you …"

"Complex themes and a gameplay that really conveys the story: Through the Darkest of Times may be a simple game, but it&s;s worth your time."

"Through the Darkest of Times is a game worth trying if you are willing to forgive a slow paced and repetitive gameplay, in exchange for an exciting and very detailed history lesson. Those who prefer to get rid of the …"

"There is little to recommend about this game. The gameplay is not engaging, with mindless clicking in boring gameplay loops, and the story feels like an endless scolding for something no one alive today even did, accompanied by an undercurrent …"

"Through the Darkest of Times is a fantastic proposition and very much a necessary game to understand what it could have been like being a german, a human being, during these terrible years. Even if gameplay mechanics fall short, it&s;s …"

"The Night is Darkest Before The Dawn. Through the Darkest of Times is an interesting strategy game that combines the storytelling of a visual novel with the tactics of a war table planner. The art style is striking in its …"

"Through The Darkest Of Times is a powerful title, able to do justice to the subject matter thanks to intelligent game mechanics and a first-rate technical/artistic sector, between vintage graphic styles and disturbing music. The world of Nazi Germany, despite …"

"Through The Darkest Of Times is a must-play title that will absolutely blow you away, leaving you with mixed emotions of despair and hope that will stay with you long after the credits roll."

"As a result, Through the Darkest of Times is an excellent game. Despite some flaws in its dialogue and mission selection. It manages to capture the atmosphere and history of Nazi Germany, showing how effective video games can be as …"

"The management and RPG style made me think of a digital board game like Antihero, but really it plays more like a visual novel — a genre that leans hard on player interaction to involve you in the story. And …"

"Unique return to dark Nazi Germany with good story and fair gameplay."

"While games are a great vehicle for departing from reality and enjoying an escape they’ve increasingly been used as a means to put players in sometimes uncomfortable situations in order to convey ideas and foster greater understanding..."

"A mechanically-archetypal strategy sim elevated by the potent historical context through which it&s;s examined."

"The writing in Through the Darkest of Times is evocative, powerful and poignant. Too often it&s;s undermined by the game also having systems that contain the same kind of resource juggling and time management that we see in anime dating …"

"Once you can accept the occasional glitched mission and language mistakes, it is a journey down history that you will never forget."

"The Darkest of Times stark and sobering reminder of how lucky we are, and what sacrifices were made for the greater good. As basic as you can get for a strategy game but it’s all the better for it."

"Through the Darkest of Times is not surprising, it&s;s fun and different from normal, but it won&s;t capture the attention of a larger audience."

"Through the Darkest of Times is a turn-based historical strategy game set in Nazi-era Berlin, where players lead a small resistance group opposing Hitler’s regime from 1933 to the end of World War II. Blending light resource management with narrative …"

"Through the Darkest of Times gives players a glimpse of what life was like under Hitler’s rule within the heart of Germany. The gameplay is very strategic, requiring you to pre-plan events as you work towards your goal of helping …"

"This captivating game, which immerses players in 1930s Berlin, is an essential reminder of how fascism takes root and grows"

"Through the Darkest of Times has a great atmosphere and has a great handle on its bitter but true story. The gameplay gets repetitive fast and it’s not really that beautiful to look at but it’s good choice for those …"