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Review of Dark Seed on PlayStation

by Hemal Harris Hemal Harris photo Oct 1995
Cover image of Dark Seed on PlayStation
Gamefings Score: 7
Platform: PlayStation PlayStation logo
Released: 27 Oct 1995
Genre: Psychological horror, Point-and-click adventure
Developer: Cyberdreams
Publisher: Cyberdreams

Introduction

Welcome to the nightmarish world of Dark Seed, where you'll navigate the twisted psyche of Mike Dawson, a man whose idea of home decor involves alien embryos and parallel universes. If you've ever felt pressure when asking someone for their Netflix password, just wait until you try to save humanity with a ticking clock over your head! Combine stress with Giger-esque visuals, and you've got yourself an adventure-and not a very relaxing one at that.

Gameplay

Dark Seed is essentially a high-stakes game of 'What Were You Thinking?' where every ounce of decision-making is under pressure. You're dropped into Mike Dawson's shoes, who wakes up in his new mansion one fine morning... only to discover that he's got a brain parasite from an alien overlord. Enjoy totally relatable topics like real estate and alien brain funerals as you click, discover, and ultimately run out of time! You must complete the game in three real-time hours (equivalent to three in-game days). But be warned, this isn't your grandma's point-and-click game; extensive planning and timing are essential, or else you might find yourself facing the dreadful 'unwinnable state'-not a fun place to end up unless you're into existential crisis.

Graphics

The graphics in Dark Seed are like a fever dream brought to life-thanks to the macabre artwork of H.R. Giger, they deliver a sense of dread that is beautifully disturbing. At 640 × 350 resolution, the visuals are a little dated (like that old family album you refuse to throw away), but the surreal imagery genuinely immerses you into this night's terror. Each location is packed with detail, ensuring that you won't just be stuck looking at the same boring wallpaper. You'll see dark worlds and strange creatures that make you rethink your life choices, possibly even your taste in sci-fi!

Conclusion

Dark Seed is not for the faint-hearted-consider it the kind of game that combines urgency with existential dread, topped off by the feeling that you are perpetually one click away from doom. It mixes classic point-and-click mechanics with real-time pressure in a style that makes you feel like your brain might just burst from stress. In conclusion, if you're looking for a mind-bending experience mashed up with a horror-first and puzzle-second approach, grab Dark Seed and go try not to die-because that's literally the goal here. Just don't say I didn't warn you when your friends find out you spent three hours screaming at a screen, trying to figure out the correct order to pick up a teacup before the alien baby eats your brain.

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