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Last Half of Darkness: Society of the Serpent Moon

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82%Game Brain Score
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82% User Score Based on 66 reviews

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Last Half of Darkness: Society of the Serpent Moon is a single player action game with a horror theme. It was developed by WRF Studios and was released on August 3, 2015. It received positive reviews from players.

"Last Half of Darkness: Society of the Serpent Moon" is a horror-adventure game where you investigate a series of vampire-like murders in a small European town. You follow clues left behind by your fiancé, who was sent to cover the story, and uncover an ancient mystery involving a source of evil causing the townsfolk to turn into night-thirsty murderers. This package also includes three additional Last Half games. The game is presented in third-person point-and-click perspective.

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82%
Audience ScoreBased on 66 reviews
story8 positive mentions
graphics4 negative mentions
  • The game offers a spooky atmosphere and an engaging storyline that keeps players interested.
  • It includes multiple games for the price, making it a great value for fans of the point-and-click genre.
  • The puzzles are mostly enjoyable and the game has a nostalgic feel reminiscent of classic titles from the 90s.
  • The voice acting is poor, with slow cadences that detract from the overall experience.
  • Gameplay can be frustrating due to the lack of hints and the potential to miss vital items, leading to tedious backtracking.
  • The graphics and animations feel outdated, especially for a game released in 2011, and the controls can be inconsistent.
  • story
    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is praised for its thrilling and engaging mystery, complemented by a spooky atmosphere and a surprisingly complex narrative. While some players noted issues with the user interface and sound mixing, the overall plot and suspense effectively maintain interest, making it a compelling experience despite minor loose ends. Voice acting received mixed reviews, but the storyline and gameplay remain enjoyable, with connections to previous installments adding depth.

    • “The mystery is engaging and makes you want to solve it (a crucial part of any mystery game) and the storyline is surprisingly complex.”
    • “There are some loose ends but nothing major; overall the story and the suspense keep you interested just enough that you want to keep playing.”
    • “Excellent story-rich game with an exciting and thrilling plot and puzzles.”
    • “There are some loose ends but nothing major; overall, the story and the suspense keep you interested just enough that you want to keep playing.”
    • “Installments 1-3 reference one another and have very similar feels, while this game seems to be a completely different story.”
    • “The mystery is engaging and makes you want to solve it (a crucial part of any mystery game), and the storyline is surprisingly complex.”
  • graphics
    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are generally criticized for being outdated, with a limited 4:3 aspect ratio and minimal customization options. While some players appreciate the artistic style and improvements over previous versions, many find the visuals lacking and frustrating, especially when combined with poor voice acting and buggy controls. Overall, the graphics are seen as a mixed bag, with some charm but significant shortcomings.

    • “Apart from the graphical overhaul, the gameplay has also been polished more and employs better game design solutions.”
    • “The captioning is done much better than the previous two, and the graphics are noticeably better.”
    • “The voice on this character reminds me of an 80-year-old man that smoked for 50 years; in other words, he sounds like Sylvester Stallone. Yeah, it's old frame-to-frame point-and-click, but it has style, class, and great artwork!”
    • “There’s virtually no graphic options and the game only runs in a 4:3 aspect ratio.”
    • “Frustrating game design, bad voice acting, annoying puzzles, horrible visuals… yeah.”
    • “The graphic isn't like 'wooah'”
  • atmosphere
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is consistently praised for its spooky and thrilling qualities, enhancing the overall experience alongside an engaging storyline and interesting puzzles. Players appreciate the lack of combat, allowing them to immerse themselves in the eerie ambiance and quirky character interactions. Overall, the game's atmosphere is a standout feature that contributes significantly to its appeal.

    • “Horribly spooky atmosphere, thrilling storyline, and relatively easy puzzles will surely bring you some positive vibes and experience.”
    • “I loved the atmosphere and mostly puzzle, no combat style.”
    • “Last Half of Darkness is a perfect example of the genre: spooky atmosphere, silly dialogue, interesting puzzles, quirky characters, and an intriguing mystery.”
  • gameplay
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay features some notable improvements, such as the protagonist's commentary during item interactions, enhancing player engagement. However, many users feel the mechanics are outdated, and while the graphics have been updated, the overall gameplay experience remains relatively simplistic. Despite these shortcomings, the storyline and gameplay are still considered enjoyable.

    • “A notable addition to the gameplay includes the protagonist offering commentary when interacting with items, which previous games lacked.”
    • “Apart from the graphical overhaul, the gameplay has also been polished more and employs better game design solutions.”
    • “Voice acting isn't the best, but the storyline and gameplay is fun.”
    • “Gameplay wise, there's not too much going on.”
    • “Maybe the game is okay, but the mechanics are really dated.”
    • “The graphics are for Windows 7, but my Windows 11 had no issues with gameplay.”
  • humor
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is largely derived from the main character's voice, which some players find hilarious, though it's unclear if this is intentional or a result of poor voice acting. Overall, the game successfully blends spooky elements with comedic moments, creating an entertaining experience.

    • “This game is spooky and hilarious!”
    • “The main character's voice is hilarious; I'm not sure if it's intentional or just bad voice acting.”
  • stability
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, users report a generally stable experience with no significant glitches, which is a positive aspect. However, some players have noted issues with inconsistent and buggy controls that detract from the overall gameplay experience.

    • “The game runs smoothly without any glitches, which is always a plus.”
    • “The stability of the game is impressive; I haven't encountered any issues.”
    • “I appreciate how stable the game is; it enhances the overall experience.”
    • “I can deal with low quality graphics and terrible voice acting and the awkward, tacky cliches; what really broke the game for me was the inconsistent and buggy controls.”
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Last Half of Darkness: Society of the Serpent Moon is a action game with horror theme.

Last Half of Darkness: Society of the Serpent Moon is available on PC and Windows.

Last Half of Darkness: Society of the Serpent Moon was released on August 3, 2015.

Last Half of Darkness: Society of the Serpent Moon was developed by WRF Studios.

Last Half of Darkness: Society of the Serpent Moon has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its graphics.

Last Half of Darkness: Society of the Serpent Moon is a single player game.

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