Horror in the Darkness

Karmic Shift Studios

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About this game

Horror in the Darkness is a short exploration and puzzle solving adventure game inspired by the works of H.P. Lovecraft, where players explore and investigate, putting together clues and solve puzzles to uncover the secrets of Wentsire Manor. It is a mobile phone adaption of the classic text-based adventure genre, similar to the point-and-click classics. The game combines a bleak environment and an sense of underlying dread with moments of comedy to keep you entertained.

Fresh back from the horrors of World War 2, our protagonist was working as a private investigator. Not hugely successful, but it paid the bills. Mostly. But when the widow of his old friend needed his help nothing could have prepared him for the bizarre and uncanny events that were about to unfold.

If you enjoyed this part, the adventure continues in the sequel, Horror at Innsport. Available now on Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nz.co.karmicshift.horror2a

Website: http://www.karmicshift.co.nz/

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Ratings and reviews

A fun semi-traditional IF game (this isn't Zork, but it has plenty of "use the x with the y.") It's easy—I only had to resort to a hint for one puzzle, and I'm usually a hint user. Many room descriptions don't mention every exit, but they are almost always visible on the map, so it's not a huge problem. Overall very satisfying and atmospheric. It's definitely worth the hour or so it takes to play.

I am so stupid but the hints helped me when I was stuck, the story was definitely interesting and I loved reading each bit and thinking which way I'll go to first. I took it nice and slow looking at things to get further details and descriptions before doing anything else. Some sentences were beautifully formed with the choice of words, it brought out quite a nice imagination of the setting and anything physical in the area. Very nice!

Very well done! Gameplay relies heavily on you examining everything, even after you pick it up, and paying close attention to details. My only criticism is a lack of breadcrumbs around the toybox. The only reason I figured that out is I started just using all options with everything. While that is technically a staple of old school text adventures, it can mean that maybe you aren't communicating as well with your players as you'd prefer. Overall, fantastic game! Can't wait to play the sequel!

What's new

Support for modern versions of Android