DARK is a multi-platform computer game in the stealth-action genre with role-playing elements, developed by Realmforge Studios. The worldwide publisher is Kalypso Media. The publisher in Russia is "Buka." The game was released on July 4, 2013.
The main character of DARK is a vampire named Eric Bane. At the beginning of the game, he wakes up in a bar but does not remember how he got there. Moreover, he does not know his name, who he is in life, or what he does. His memory has been wiped out to such an extent that he does not immediately realize one undeniable fact: he has become a bloodsucker. It's sad, of course, but Bane feels even greater sorrow upon understanding that he has not formed into a full-fledged vampire. Thus, he is a half-blood, a transitional link between victim and predator. There is no way back; the situation is dire, but Eric still has a chance. A chance to turn into a true bloodsucker. For this, the hero must find the one who turned him into the undead and then bite him: to take revenge and simultaneously secure a ticket to the club of elite vampires.
In DARK, the combat mechanics are in their infancy. There are no brawls or mass battles in the game, and firearms are only found among enemies. But that makes sense, as everything in Realmforge Studios' creation is geared towards stealth. Engaging in open confrontation with an enemy is possible, but it's not the best decision. First, Bane is not skilled in hand-to-hand combat, and he perishes very, very often. Secondly, the presence of a half-vampire usually triggers a universal alarm, leading to serious excitement among the enemy ranks. Thus, the only right decision is to move stealthily through the locations, especially since the game encourages this. For example, if you can pass a certain section of the path without being seen and without killing anyone, you can earn a bonus in the form of additional experience points. If avoiding killings is impossible, there is another way to gain precious experience: you must reveal your vampire essence and drain blood from the defeated enemy.
Points are needed to level up the main character's skills, of which there are many in DARK. To eavesdrop on enemies through walls, you can learn a special "x-ray" vision. If stealthy movement is not always possible, there is a special skill that allows Bane to almost become invisible. Can't reach the enemy quickly? No problem - a specific ability will solve this issue once and for all.