Last Half of Darkness

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Last Half of Darkness is a single player action game. It was developed by WRF Studios and was released on February 7, 2025. It received positive reviews from players.

In 1989 the original adventure of Last Half of Darkness was released to the PC. Now on it's 35th anniversary the story continues with updated spine-chilling graphics and a haunting soundtrack. Your aunt sure was a strange one. She was some sort of witch or something. A good witch though, practicing only good spells and magic. In fact, she was working on a potion just before she was killed. No…

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Adventure

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Single-Player

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88%

Audience ScoreBased on 43 reviews

story12 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features beautiful graphics and a captivating atmosphere that immerses players in its eerie world.
The developer is actively updating the game based on player feedback, showing commitment to improving the experience.
The gameplay offers a mix of exploration and puzzle-solving, providing a satisfying challenge for players who enjoy horror adventure games.

Some areas of the game have inconsistent graphics quality, with certain locations appearing rough or unpolished.
The combat mechanics can feel clunky and may detract from the overall experience, especially when dealing with fast-moving enemies.
The game can be confusing to navigate at times, leading to frustration with backtracking and unclear objectives.

story
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
37%
13%
The story is engaging and well-crafted, drawing players in with its atmospheric setting and intriguing plot, despite not being groundbreaking. While the first installment is considered the strongest, elements from the sequels are effectively integrated, enhancing the overall narrative experience. Players appreciate the depth provided through notes and dialogue, which enrich the lore and keep them invested throughout the gameplay.
- “The story keeps you invested, even if it’s not the most groundbreaking narrative out there.”
- “Beautiful atmosphere, impressive sounds and music, fluid gameplay, and a well-written story/plot.”
- “I really enjoyed my playtime with this game; it told a good story!”
- “The story is mostly conducted via notes, books, and some dialogue.”
- “You will read a lot to understand the story.”
- “The only negative experience I had was that the story wasn't long enough (they never are though, are they? Not for us casuals xd).”
graphics
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
64%
9%
27%
The game's graphics are a mixed bag, featuring stunning high-end visuals in some areas, while other locations and character models appear dated or less polished. Despite some graphical glitches and frame rate drops, particularly in outdoor settings, the overall design and atmosphere are well-received, with many praising the sharp visuals and cohesive style.
- “The game doesn't hold back on its graphics—some areas have this stunning, high-end look that really draws you in.”
- “The graphics are phenomenal, and the storyline aligns with all of the games in the series.”
- “Sharp visuals and good reflections/lighting overall.”
- “However, I did notice that in other locations, the graphics were more on the average side, which was a bit of a mixed bag for me.”
- “It's not top-notch graphics, but if you can see beyond this, there is a certain cohesion in style and the design of the areas is well done.”
- “There are a few major graphical glitches and frame rate drops, especially noticeable in outdoor areas and on the Steam Deck.”
atmosphere
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
45%
28%
27%
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its beautiful visuals, impressive sound design, and immersive storytelling, creating a creepy and eerie ambiance that enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate the haunting setting of the mansion and its surroundings, which contribute significantly to the game's unsettling vibe. While some graphics may feel dated, the atmospheric elements effectively evoke nostalgia and tension, making it a compelling environment for exploration.
- “Beautiful atmosphere, impressive sounds and music, fluid gameplay, and a well-written story/plot.”
- “The game looks beautiful, especially the haunted mansion itself (and especially from the outside), and the sound does a lot to add to the atmosphere.”
- “Creepy mansion with a creepy backstory, crazy aunt (RIP), some strange cousins, and a great atmosphere.”
- “The action is enough to put you (a little) on the edge sometimes, without distracting too much from the atmosphere.”
- “Atmosphere (or 'eerie ambience', I should say) - this is the reason I keep coming back to the original, and Fisher manages to recreate that feeling in a modern way.”
- “I loved the scrappy one-man feel, the rough edges of that game, the blue palette, and the creepy quiet atmosphere.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
50%
The gameplay is a mixed bag, featuring engaging puzzles and exploration that can captivate players for 10-12 hours, but is marred by clunky combat mechanics and poor sound design. While it offers a decent psychological horror experience, the overall execution falls short of expectations, especially for fans of the original trilogy.
- “The gameplay is engaging enough; I found myself intrigued by the puzzles and the overall flow of the game.”
- “Tldr; it's a great 5-hour romp with a psychological horror theme and light combat mechanics.”
- “Combat mechanics are mediocre and clunky.”
- “From the jarring camera movements when it's taken out of your control, to the incredibly cheap sound design, some very clearly stolen assets and clunky gameplay, this is by no means a love letter to the original trilogy.”
- “The core gameplay is still exploration, looking for items and using them in proper places.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The music in the game is widely praised for its beautiful atmosphere and impressive sound design, enhancing the overall experience. Players appreciate the catchy full songs featured during key moments, alongside a well-crafted ambiance that complements the fluid gameplay and engaging story.
- “Beautiful atmosphere, impressive sounds and music, fluid gameplay, and a well-written story/plot.”
- “Even the few full songs in this game (midway and credits) were pretty catchy and nice.”
- “Fantastic sound design and music.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability has been criticized for noticeable graphical glitches, such as buggy textures and frame rate drops, particularly in outdoor environments and on the Steam Deck. While these issues are not overly distracting, they do impact immersion and overall gameplay experience.
- “Some buggy textures that break immersion; not too distracting but definitely noticeable (water looking like a hole with floating things, dirt texture moving with camera in the garden).”
- “A few major graphical glitches and frame rate drops, especially noticeable in outdoor areas and on the Steam Deck.”
- “Can be buggy in some areas.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy has been criticized as a cash grab, with users recommending that potential players wait for significant updates and improvements before engaging with the game.
- “I would simply avoid this cash grab until the game receives enough patches to refine it into the remake it should be.”
- “The monetization system feels exploitative and detracts from the overall experience.”
- “It's frustrating to see so many features locked behind paywalls, making it hard to enjoy the game fully without spending extra money.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers noted that the game's character movements, particularly through dirt, require improved animation and optimization for a smoother experience.
- “Their movements through the dirt needed more animation and optimization.”