Review: The Darkest Files (PC)

Wanna dive into something gutsy? Check out The Darkest Files. It’s got that post-war Germany vibe that you don’t see every day. Esther Katz, our main gal, is putting past Nazis on trial. Sounds heavy? Yeah, it is. Important, too. But don’t jump the gun—it’s both awesome and glitchy.

First off, the storytelling? Raw as it gets. Real cases from the post-WWII era, not the usual puzzle fluff. You’re not here to “solve” puzzles—more like untangle horror stories wrapped in red tape. The emotional hit is there, big time. And using German voice actors? Genius! Makes it feel all real.

Visually, it’s like a comic book came alive—a moody one. The cel-shaded style, blues and yellows all over, seriously like stepping into a post-war cartoon world. Subtle yet striking, it’s just right for this setting.

Okay, gameplay—it’s like a detective drama crash course. Evidence, interviews, the works. None of that “Objection!” stuff, but real connecting-the-dots business. Pace is slowish, but not yawning kind of slow. More like bearable suspense slow.

Now, here’s the thing: it’s short. I mean, really short. Two cases, six hours max. And then you’re like, “That’s it?” Hoping they drop some DLC to give us more. Fingers crossed.

Oh, but the interface? Kind of rough. Like trying to find socks in a messed-up drawer. Reports play hide and seek, and the bookmark system’s a bit of a joke. Frustrating at times, you know?

Still, glitches and quirks aside, this game’s doing something bold. It’s serious yet educational, poking at tough historical themes. Makes you ponder justice in a way that’s rare these days.

The Darkest Files: a courtroom drama with oomph. Killer storytelling, slick visuals, and strong voices. Yeah, some bugs and a short span, but if you’re into serious stuff, it’s worth it. It’s the kind of game that sticks with you, even if it hangs by a thread—unique and thoughtful, just not perfect.