Review: The Darkest Files (PC)

Okay, so there’s this game, right? Called “The Darkest Files.” It’s like diving into a post-war Germany situation with Esther Katz, a prosecutor trying to nail Nazis. Yeah, it’s intense—and honestly, kind of buggy. But whatever, let’s just talk about it?

The storytelling, though, man, it’s raw. Takes you into these real-life post-WWII cases. You’re not doing this for giggles; you’re putting together pieces of a really messy puzzle of horrors. Voice acting? Spot on. They used German actors even in English, making it feel legit—pretty cool.

And let’s look at the style. So, it’s got this graphic novel thing going with cel-shaded art. Like muted blues and yellows. It’s like someone yanked it straight from a post-war cartoon. Not flashy, but it fits. Hits the mood right.

Playing it is all about being a detective, really. You’re gathering clues, chatting with survivors, connecting dots—not like those shouty courtroom dramas. More looking at old papers and testimonies. Paces things slowly, but I guess that works?

But, here’s the kicker—it’s short. Only two cases. Like, blink and six hours later, you’re done. Just leaves you wanting more, you know? Maybe they’ll toss out some DLCs and we can dig into more cases. Fingers crossed, right?

Oh, the clunkiness… The UI’s not great. Reports are confusing, transcripts hide out on you. They’ve got a bookmarking thing to help, but it’s more like chasing your tail with all the glitches.

In spite of the hiccups, there’s no denying “The Darkest Files” is breaking the mold. Educational, makes you squirm and think about justice and stuff. Not just mindless play like most other games hitting shelves now.

So yeah, it’s got style, emotion, and a message! It’s got bugs and clunk too, but whatever rumbles are there, it’s still worth the ride. Dive in if you’re up for a narrative-heavy experience that packs a punch. Just… heads up, it’s a bit rough around the edges.