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6BANG SCORE
Dark Rising
Skip · Strategy · 2017
Light on value at this price: $7.99, 61% positive.
Limited data: only 16 reviews so far, so this score is provisional.
The verdict
Better value than 15% of Strategy games
Upgrade your castle, build towers, expand your village and train loyal pledges who will fight, and die at your command. Dark Rising is a tower defense game for anyone who's looking for a more in-depth approach to the popular genre.
Price
$7.99
Reviews
61%
16 reviews
Players
10K
owners (estimate)
Released
2017
What drives the score
Reviews61% positive
Gates the score. Weak reviews cap it, strong reviews unlock a BANGER
Reach10K+ players
How many own it, a popularity + confidence signal
Engagement16% finish
How far players actually get (achievements), a top-end bonus
Monetization✓ None
No microtransactions, nothing drags the score down
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The drop-off
19% start to 16% finish16% of players see it through, a normal fall-off for a game this long. Steam global achievements
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DeveloperClear Light Games
PublisherClear Light Games
GenreStrategy
Achievements21
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