Pitch Black A Dusklight Story in IOS

Episode One

Walkthrough, Guilds, Tips on this special game

Our Expert Score

85/100

Pitch Black: A Dusklight Story is an evocative narrative experience that proves you don't need high-end graphics to create a deeply immersive atmosphere. Playing as Enid, you navigate a world where sound is your primary guide, making the binaural audio design the true star of the show. The voice acting is top-tier, conveying a sense of vulnerability and mystery that kept me hooked from the first 'scene.'

What I found most compelling was how the game forces you to engage your imagination. In an era of sensory overload, this title scales back the visual noise to tell a focused, emotional story about light and darkness. It is less of a traditional 'game' and more of an interactive audio drama. While the gameplay mechanics are minimal, the emotional resonance is massive. If you're looking for something that feels like a playable novel for your ears, this is a must-play.

Dinsun reviewed on: Fri Feb 27 2026

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod

Version 1.1Wed Aug 10 2022

Corrects some small bugs!


This is the first instalment of a six episode saga, and featuring [b]around one hour of gameplay[/b] with features for replay-ability.

- Uncover -

The world of Dusklight is bleak yet filled with character. The last remaining capital city of a post-apocalyptic wasteland remains in the grips of a deceitful church and tyrannical corporations. With the aid of a unique Auditory Zoom mechanic you will uncover the mysteries of Dusklight.

https://youtu.be/YFEGcdaKkOM

- Choose -

Choices matter, choose to listen and explore, choose to charge and fight, choose the dark or the light. Pitch Black subtly adapts to how you want to play it, and you'll experience different aspects of the narrative depending on how you play.

https://youtu.be/3Eb8218qPXo

- Fight -

Fight your past, fight for your future, with the choices you make and if you choose to, with your bare hands. Using a unique audio combat mechanic unlike anything you've played before.

https://youtu.be/CpygEGbOjz0

Don't want to fight? You always have a choice, you can sneak by, or run from enemies. Experience the stealth mechanic here.

https://youtu.be/OFEsgvrKyHg

- The World -

The Pitch Black universe goes beyond this series of games, delve deeper through our Tales of Dusklight binaural Audio book series:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i4wDdWCHQoM&t=14s

Listen to some sound worlds from Dusklight with our interactive binaural ambience explorer.

https://www.purplejamaudio.com/soundsofdusklight

- The Tech -

Purple Jam uses Binaural Audio to construct AAA, highly polished environments, all of which are entirely navigable using only your ears. Binaural Audio implements HRTFs to accurately convey spatial audio information – positioning, distance, roll off, width, environmental reflections; the ways we as humans hear in real life have been captured, remapped and gamified.

Feature List

-Dynamic Mechanics (Stealth, Combat, and more)

-Diverse areas to explore and interact with

-Personalised experience through choices and an alternative ending

-Responsive and Reactive world and dialogue options

-Original music and sound design for AAA finish.

-Engrossing dialogue, fully voice acted.

-Immersive environments through Binaural Audio (DearVR)

-Player Quality of life Save and Load system

-Immediate Arrow Key (PC) controls

-Presence giving Terrain System

-Player Progress Defined Menu Audio

- Completely Blind and VI Accessible -

This product has minimal visual implementation. Visual aids are non-existent, and so any visuals you do encounter give you no advantage whatsoever. This is a true Audio Game with professionally recorded dialogue, sound effects and audio-system implementation. Headphones/Earphones are highly recommended to make use of spatial navigation, unique immersion qualities and to make the game a more playable experience.


Requires iOS 11.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

A narrative driven exploration game. Close your eyes and listen. Uncover. Choose. Fight. All within the dark and eccentric sound world of Pitch Black.

This is the first instalment of a six episode saga, and featuring [b]around one hour of gameplay[/b] with features for replay-ability.

- Uncover -

The world of Dusklight is bleak yet filled with character. The last remaining capital city of a post-apocalyptic wasteland remains in the grips of a deceitful church and tyrannical corporations. With the aid of a unique Auditory Zoom mechanic you will uncover the mysteries of Dusklight.

https://youtu.be/YFEGcdaKkOM

- Choose -

Choices matter, choose to listen and explore, choose to charge and fight, choose the dark or the light. Pitch Black subtly adapts to how you want to play it, and you'll experience different aspects of the narrative depending on how you play.

https://youtu.be/3Eb8218qPXo

- Fight -

Fight your past, fight for your future, with the choices you make and if you choose to, with your bare hands. Using a unique audio combat mechanic unlike anything you've played before.

https://youtu.be/CpygEGbOjz0

Don't want to fight? You always have a choice, you can sneak by, or run from enemies. Experience the stealth mechanic here.

https://youtu.be/OFEsgvrKyHg

- The World -

The Pitch Black universe goes beyond this series of games, delve deeper through our Tales of Dusklight binaural Audio book series:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i4wDdWCHQoM&t=14s

Listen to some sound worlds from Dusklight with our interactive binaural ambience explorer.

https://www.purplejamaudio.com/soundsofdusklight

- The Tech -

Purple Jam uses Binaural Audio to construct AAA, highly polished environments, all of which are entirely navigable using only your ears. Binaural Audio implements HRTFs to accurately convey spatial audio information – positioning, distance, roll off, width, environmental reflections; the ways we as humans hear in real life have been captured, remapped and gamified.

Feature List

-Dynamic Mechanics (Stealth, Combat, and more)

-Diverse areas to explore and interact with

-Personalised experience through choices and an alternative ending

-Responsive and Reactive world and dialogue options

-Original music and sound design for AAA finish.

-Engrossing dialogue, fully voice acted.

-Immersive environments through Binaural Audio (DearVR)

-Player Quality of life Save and Load system

-Immediate Arrow Key (PC) controls

-Presence giving Terrain System

-Player Progress Defined Menu Audio

- Completely Blind and VI Accessible -

This product has minimal visual implementation. Visual aids are non-existent, and so any visuals you do encounter give you no advantage whatsoever. This is a true Audio Game with professionally recorded dialogue, sound effects and audio-system implementation. Headphones/Earphones are highly recommended to make use of spatial navigation, unique immersion qualities and to make the game a more playable experience.


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Ratings & Reviews

3.8 out of 5 with 5 Counts
Age Rating 13+

Screenshots

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Pitch Black: A Dusklight Story is a groundbreaking audio-centric adventure that challenges players to navigate a rich narrative landscape using their ears. Following the journey of Enid, players explore the mysterious world of Dusklight. The game utilizes advanced 3D soundscapes and professional voice acting to create a sense of presence and tension without relying on traditional visuals, making it accessible and uniquely gripping.

Features

1

Binaural 3D audio design

2

Compelling professional voice acting

3

Accessibility-first gameplay

4

Deeply atmospheric storytelling

Tips

Promotion Videos

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Q&A

Yes, stereo headphones are highly recommended as the game relies on spatial audio cues for navigation and immersion.

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