Dark Auction Uses AI Art, Undercuts Narrative

Izanagi Games' Dark Auction, released for Switch, PS5, and PC, mixes mystery-puzzle auctions with an alternate-history storyline centered on a fictional 'Dictator X' but struggles with narrative cohesion and repetitive gameplay. Reviewers note generative AI was used for some in-game artworks—despite the studio's pledge to replace AI-inspired images—which critics say weakens the game's thematic impact.