Dark and Light Review

Dark and Light is the remake of the 2006 Massive Multiplayer Online Role Playing Game (MMORPG) from Snail Games. When Gaia collapsed, its inhabitants chose to seek a new life in its satellite, planet Alpha. Unfortunately, due to the destruction of Gaia, the atmosphere of Alpha changed, making it peaceful during the day and completely chaotic in the night. Players must learn to harness the planet’s magic in order to survive.

The world of Dark and Light is a massive place with a variety of different locations to visit, all with their distinct flora and fauna. Players must learn how to live of the land and in the same time be ready to face the numerous dangers that lurk in the shadows. Alpha is a dangerous place, especially after sundown when due to unknown magic anomalies, creatures go into frenzy. You can build your home anywhere you like but must also be ready to defend it against beasts or other players.

There is a variety of classes to choose from, a plethora of races and three factions to join so that you can come up with the character of your dreams. Magic is present everywhere you go and there are more than 100 spells to learn. What is more, you can use your magic skills and craft your own legendary weapons! Furthermore, there is an extensive skill tree where every skill can be unlocked and trained in. Professions play a big role in Dark and Light; blacksmiths, hunters, tanners and the like are crucial for the game’s economy since everything is created by the players.

With the usage of Unreal Engine 4, the game features exceptional 3D graphics with a complete day and night cycle, accurate weather depiction and of course, amazing spell effects. Dark and Light is a magical, dangerous place where every day is a struggle for survival and where players must learn to cooperate in order to effectively face its many challenges. It’s a mystical, amazing journey that every true fan of the genre must take!