Through the Darkest of Times Reviews

i think some Americans should play this, they might recognise some parallels

Challenging strategy sim with great attention to historical details, history buffs shouldn't pass this up

Its an interesting game. I would have recommended it but I appeared to get a bug twice where it blocked me from progressing a number of missions where it showed me that I was missing apparently nothing (The missions were available earlier and nothing seemed to have changed). Which completely derailed two of my chapters (out of the 3 I played) as I was unable to get some required items. This lead me to completely lose interest since I couldn't even play the game. I was enjoying it up to that point though.

[b]Through the Darkest of Times[/b] is a harrowing and poignant strategy-adventure game developed by Paintbucket Games. Set in Nazi Germany, the game places you in the role of a resistance group leader trying to survive and fight back against Hitler’s regime between 1933 and 1945. Rather than relying on combat or action mechanics, the game uses turn-based strategy and narrative choices to reflect the moral weight and dangers of defiance in one of history’s darkest periods. You manage a small cell of resistance fighters, each with their own traits, backgrounds, and skills. Your weekly tasks include spreading anti-Nazi leaflets, gathering information, stealing supplies, or helping persecuted individuals escape. Missions involve balancing risk, morale, and resources, often forcing difficult decisions where failure can mean death or imprisonment for your team. The game is divided into four chapters, each corresponding to a major phase of the Third Reich. As history advances, the stakes get higher and options narrower. You're not here to change the course of history—you’re trying to retain your humanity and make a difference where possible. The hand-drawn, expressionist visual style complements the somber tone perfectly. Stark color palettes, minimal animations, and powerful facial expressions capture the fear, sorrow, and fleeting hope of the era. The soundtrack is subtle but haunting, reinforcing the game’s atmosphere without overwhelming the message. This is where [b]Through the Darkest of Times[/b] truly shines. It blends real historical events with fictional characters, often confronting you with uncomfortable choices. Do you risk your life to distribute flyers, or stay safe for the sake of your family? Do you steal from Nazi collaborators to fund the resistance? Many actions have unintended consequences, and success is often bittersweet. The game doesn’t pull punches—it’s educational, emotionally weighty, and often grim. But that’s the point. It’s a reminder of what resistance meant under totalitarianism. [b]Through the Darkest of Times[/b] isn’t for everyone, but it’s an essential experience for those interested in history, resistance, and moral decision-making. It doesn’t glorify war or rebellion—it honors the quiet, often tragic bravery of ordinary people who chose to fight back, even when they knew they couldn’t win. [h1]7/10[/h1] DISASTER | BAD | MEDIOCRE | OKAY | [b][u]GOOD[/u][/b] | GREAT |AMAZING| MASTERPIECE [quote] Reviewed on: Win11 Home 64-bit, Intel i5-11600K, GeForce RTX 3060 Ti 8GB TUF, 32GB DDR4-3600 RAM, 2 x Kingston NV1 1TB M.2 NVMe SSD, Internet Broadband 1000/1000 Mbit[/quote] [quote] If you like this review, then please consider giving it a thumbs up. I've also reviewed other games that you might find interesting. If so please follow [u][url=https://store.steampowered.com/curator/27418263/] Top of the Chart.[/url][/u]