Dark X (0)
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Was a member approx. 1 month prior to this review.
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| Pros: |
+Access to entire XEmpire network
+Around 170 videos
+Updates weekly
+Professionally shot interracial action, cinematography is opting for a premium experience
+All videos in 1080p, recent shoots support 4K, shows size of video downloads and also offers different resolutions as low as 160p
+Generous with images, downloadable in ZIPs in great quality (1920x1280 vice versa), latest shoots consolidated solo and action sets into one ranging from 90 pics to over 200
+Favourite videos and models, can “like” or “dislike” them too
+Comment on model profiles and videos
+Add custom markers on videos for specific moments
+Create custom playlists which you can name
+Impressive search interface for models and videos, dropdown box contains widely used tags and model's names, can also search photo sets
+General interface looks sleek, modern and user-friendly with easy navigation
+Username anonymised automatically, can rename if desired
+Hover over video thumbnails to preview |
| Cons: |
-Late on the 4K game, started in September 2018 so not many videos available in 4K
-Download speeds vary from very good to very poor
-Oldest shoots have as little as 10 images in a set
-Videos occasionally have poor lighting
-Some cuts last way too long, particularly facial expressions and random skin during intense moments, can get really grating
-Seeing both bodies in action needs more airtime over close-ups
-All videos have supplementary image sets but “photos” tab under videos link to one image set, won’t affect latest shoots but will affect the older - use model profiles and search interface to circumvent
-“Photos” tab can also link to “screenshots” for no reason (usually only 30 images), “download full gallery” isn’t visible there - use advice above
-Sometimes the page selector breaks for no reason
-Photo sets can disappear on model profiles whilst navigating, especially after refreshing due to the page selector
-Some older shoots look like HardX content |
| Bottom Line: |
Extra pros:
+Large selection of models
+View upcoming schedules
Extra cons:
-Some image sets are broken and still haven’t been fixed after over a year
-Images in ZIPs are not in folders, can make transferring a bit slow
-Tags still miss content with points of interest
-No model stats
Extra information:
No condoms (my preference)
Video lengths range from 18 to 40 mins, 25 mins on average
Disclaimer: please note that by "interracial" I am referring to black men and not black women, these are industry standard terms not my own.
DarkX have now racked a few years under their belt and are beginning to establish themselves as one of the more well-known interracial porn sites, but are they a prime example of one? No, but they are certainly competent in their craft.
I like the premise of their content, well produced and filmed in a professional manner tied with stories that are decent albeit generic. The filming is by no means perfect though. I’m not a fan of how zoomed in some of the cuts are and how much time is dedicated to those moments; I’m well aware they are aiming for a distinct style that is dynamic, but this isn’t the best way to go about it and for me absolutely spoils certain scenes to be brutally honest. Seriously, these (lengthy) close-ups of random bits of skin, faces or genitals do nothing to enhance the experience in my opinion. It's fine if it's for a few seconds but they seem to make it much too emphasised and overwhelming for my taste. I wish I could see both bodies more often rather than seeing the guy or girl partially cropped out of the frame. Some shoots also have dreadful lighting of which I have no idea what they are trying to achieve, it doesn't make things feel more real or intimate – only a select few scenes did the dimmed lighting actually work. Also, to jump back on the distinct style, some of the older shoots look they’ve been produced for HardX but with the DarkX label plastered on it. I can tell as HardX is shot with a rawer approach with rougher edges. Seems to be a conflict of identity but this isn’t so apparent in their recent content so I’ll give them a pass.
In terms of site functionality, this is where I believe DarkX seriously excel at and despite its blemishes I’ve outlined above, they must be praised on what generally appears to be a fantastic user interface many other sites seem to neglect. It is very good, to be able to add markers, create my own playlists and use a dropdown box that contains both model names and tags makes it very comfortable for me to enjoy a service just how I, as the user wants. Having a porn subscription should be a cruise, so it’s good to see a site that caters to the user with no major hassles or bottlenecks – even cancelling was a quick and easy process. I also believe their images deserve praise too, there's plenty of them and I love their take on solo imagery as the girls look gorgeous and are enveloped in great lighting. The action consists of no lazy vidcaps, nor do they mislead you into scenes that never actually happen. There are some issues with what some may think are missing image sets, but they aren't actually missing. That is certainly an element of the user interface they can improve upon as they should make it easier to locate them - to find them just look in the "Cons" box for more details.
To sum up, I do recommend DarkX despite my thoughts on their irritating filming habits as I understand that this is highly subjective, even for a porn review. Regardless, I strongly believe it is not great and has the tendency to leave me unsatisfied. Ah well, at least the images are great. As far as interracial porn sites go, it’s good and can be exciting, but if it weren’t for weekly updates I wouldn’t be so positive. Give this site a go if you like interracial but don’t set your expectations too high or you'll be left disappointed.
PS. personally I would love it if DarkX blended a bit more romance into their stories, perhaps taking a leaf out of EroticaX's book would help? |
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