I think what drew me into this game was the history lessons the game gave me. There are all sorts of ways to go about it so it requires multiple playthroughs to see how the scenario pays off. This definitely proves to be a fun challenge. The goal is to stay in the shadows and sort of poke the bear of the citizens. You have to strike a balance between gathering resources, maintaining morale, and staying funded all while trying not to be notable in the eyes of the regime. Its an interesting mix that really pays off. Think of it as a cross between a visual novel and a turn based strategy game. You are given choices throughout the game, and they definitely have consequences.
You have to manage members of your resistance, gather resources, and attempt to sabotage the Nazi regime. Through the Darkest of Times is resistance management strategy game. As leader of the group, it’s your job to fight the regime by winning hearts and minds of the people, holding your group together and leading them through the darkest of times.“ Gameplay They come with different personalities, abilities and views. Your members are fictional and procedurally generated on each playthrough. Big political events follow the actual historical time-line and influence your options and what happens to your group. You plan actions of your group while at the same time try to balance the morale of your members, get resources needed for the actions and avoid getting caught by the Gestapo (Germany’s Secret Service Police during the Third Reich). The game covers the entire time from Hitler’s seizure of power 1933 to Germany’s unconditional surrender 1945. “Through the Darkest of Times is a strategy game, that lets you play a resistance group in Third Reich Berlin.