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Press release:
Vienna, Austria / Berlin and Giebelstadt, Germany, May 11th, 2021.
HandyGames and Paintbucket Games are today very happy and proud to announce that their critically acclaimed historical resistance strategy game “Through the Darkest of Times” is now available in retail stores for PC.

It has been called “A superbly crafted game that serves as a storyteller, teacher, and concerned friend.” by PCGamer.com, Through the Darkest of Times puts the player in the role of a civilian resistance fighter at the very same evening, Adolf Hitler and the Nazi party have risen to power.

Developed by Paintbucket Games from Berlin, Germany, Through the Darkest of Times puts the spotlight on the unsung everyday heroes, who resisted and fought the Nazis from 1933 to 1945. In four chapters, you will lead a small group and try to win the hearts and minds of the people, to organize more protests, more disobedience, and more resistance.

Eventually, your group becomes strong enough to actually strike at chosen fascist targets – if you are not caught by Gestapo, the secret german police force in the Third Reich. You will be confronted with many tough decisions and feel the pressure of sending team members on risky missions.

Through the Darkest of Times is now available as a retail product for PC. The SRP is $ 19.99 / € 19.99.

About Through the Darkest of Times
Through the Darkest of Times is a historical resistance strategy game. Its focus lies on conveying the grim atmosphere of the period and the very real struggles of average people living in the 3rd Reich. Historical accuracy means that a small group of resistance fighters will not change the outcome of the war, nor will they prevent all of the Nazi’s atrocities, but they will certainly do everything in their power to save as many lives as they can and inhibit the fascist system as best they can.

Key features:
– Experience 4 historically accurate chapters
– Fight for freedom, weaken the regime and lead your resistance group
– Plan activities, find collaborators and don’t get caught
– Feel the weight of responsibility as you make difficult decisions and face dire consequences
– Beautifully illustrated expressionistic scenes and events

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