Last Half of Darkness

I received this game as an offer from the creator to try it out and stream it, which I gladly did! This game is honestly an extremely cool experience worth trying out for yourself. I knew nothing about the original game before I was reached out to, so I don't know the source material but I can tell there is so much love for this game. I love that the creator is keeping it alive 35yrs later with a really fun updated experience! It really does not hold your hand, and you might get lost once or twice but the game gives you more ways than one and enough info to piece things together yourself and progress -just might take some wandering and a good memory! This game is well worth the price point so I recommend giving this a try yourself! Pros: - Fantastic sound design and music - Immersive exploration with a lot of freedom to move about how you'd like, even jumping on furniture and over obstacles which a lot of games in this genre don't let you do - Great story, I was invested in what was going on and enjoyed reading the notes - they aren't overly long but give enough detail to be interesting and informative - Aunt & Cousin are hot but you didn't hear it from me - Great feeling of tension that you're never really safe anywhere - Puzzles feel balanced in both difficulty and quantity Cons: - 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 garden) - Janky combat sometimes, if you spam the gun too much it uses ammo without actually shooting - Some events trigger a bit too frequently/should probably stop happening after a certain checkpoint and other things will reset entirely even after you've already past it - though there is always an alternate route.

Awesome to see a developer keep his game alive even after all the years! I went into this game with no knowledge of the previous game, and I'm still blown away by how one person can achieve so much greatness when making something they put their heart into. You should definitely give this game a try. The graphics look good, music and ambiance are great! Controls work well, and the story will keep you intrigued. CHECK IT OUT!

Awesome game. I loved the whole thing!!

I've been a huge fan of the original Last Half of Darkness ever since I played it as a kid in the early 90s - so much so that I revisit it regularly. In many ways this remake remains true to its original, for better or worse. Fisher's games are often a little rough around the edges, but in a very charming kind of way. Playing the original game as a kid was the first time I realized that someONE has created this - not a big faceless company, but a person with a passion for video games, just like myself - an experience that this remake manages to faithfully recreate. This is part of the fun, and you will need to accept that in order to fully enjoy this game. The cons, most of which I expected when I made the purchase: * A few major graphical glitches and frame rate drops, especially noticeable in outdoor areas and on the Steam Deck. Human characters look a bit stiff. * Writing could be better; there are spelling errors, and that cringe inducing poetry is better left in the past * Terrible voice acting * Gunplay - it doesn't add anything to the game; getting sprung by randomly appearing enemies while trying to solve puzzles is more frustrating than scary. Ditto for limiting flashlight batteries. Pros: * Visual design - this is where WRF excels. The mansion looks fantastic and exploration is fun and exciting. * Atmosphere (or "eerie ambience", I should say) - this is is the reason I keep coming back to the original, and Fisher manages to recreate that feeling in a modern way. * Works well as a remake - it feels like a new game but also familiar if you have played the original. * Simple but fun and effective puzzles. * Passion project - what Fisher manages to accomplish as a solo developer is nothing short of impressive, and the fact that it is recognizable as a passion project makes it a deeply personal experience. The game just pulls you in with its rustic charm. If you are a fan of the original, you will get what you expect and you will very likely love it. If you are looking for a polished game with high production values, you might be better off checking out the likes of Outlast and Layers of Fear (both of which I'm sure Fisher drew inspiration from - and maybe they were inspired by his original?). If you are curious to find out what this incredibly unique franchise is all about you should definitely give this game a try.

As someone who hasn't played the original, but regularly plays RETRO horror and survival horror games, this look like a pretty good remake. There's a few things here and there that could have been better, but I enjoyed my experience and even consider playing the original some day. I played the game in "easy" mode, which basically is a more modern version of those classic Point & Click Adventure games. If you come across an interactable object, it now uses the correct item, if you have it, instead of you having to try every single item you possess. My biggest gripe with the game is that you can't bind some items (like the pistol) to a hotkey, but have to scroll through your whole inventory to select it. Which can be a little problematic when you get charged by one of those entities. The puzzles weren't difficult or unfair, the atmosphere was pretty good, the graphics are sometimes a little dated (character models), but I can overall recommend it. I played through the whole game for my YouTube channel, and you can check the video out here if you want: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HF--6sNwty8

I got asked to try this game out, and that i did! and i dont regret it. The game had some flaws at the beginning but it's a good game in genereal! and since i got the game there's been alot of updates! wich is a huge plus since i thought the Devs were gona leave the game once released, but they are fixing stuf still! Kudos for them! with this said, if you like a eerie vibe and some puzzles here and there, get this game! support em to make even better games!

The BEST of the WRF Studios "Last Half of Darkness " - GREAT GAME - So : - You will die ; - You will shoot a lot (with a gun) ; - You will explore - search - find a LOT (which is great) ; - You will jump scared ; - You will read a lot to understand the story ; - In the genre, you will LOVE! - Highly recommended ! Gameplay time : 10-12 hours. Just take your time to explore (and aim well) and you will have a lot of fun playing. Regards

it is quite an intriguing experience! The game doesn't hold back on its graphics—some areas have this stunning, high-end look that really draws you in. 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. As for the level design, it feels similar, bouncing between impressive and just okay. The gameplay is engaging enough; I found myself intrigued by the puzzles and the overall flow of the game. The story keeps you invested, even if it’s not the most groundbreaking narrative out there. One thing to note is that it’s a short game only about three hours long. This might be a turn-off for some, but I think it’s definitely worth playing if you’re looking for a quick, satisfying adventure. Overall, I enjoyed the experience and would recommend it to anyone looking for a fun, compact gaming session.

I have been a fan of the LHOD series for a long time. This 35th anniversary remake of the original, 35 years ago, is stunning. If you enjoy top-notch horror adventure games, this is for you. Beautiful atmosphere, impressive sounds and music, fluid game play and a well written story/plot. I think this is what W. Fisher lll had in the back of his mind in 1989 but the technology just wasn't there. So here is a chance to engulf yourself in truly good experience.

I received this game in a "giveaway" at GameBoomers but I would have bought it if I hadn't won it. I played the game several months ago and kept meaning to review it while it was fresh in my mind but never got around to it. There are things to shoot, so best to keep your gun in hand. Things you shoot will respawn and need to be killed again if you have to go back to/through those areas. You can die. The autosave seems to happen when you switch scene locations so try to do that if you don't want to have to replay too much, not that you really lose anything. I played all of the original point 'n click Last Half of Darkness games a couple of times. They are really more my style but I did have some fun with this remake. I would not have been able to finish it though without the help of Bill (the developer). I visited the "discussion board" several time for tips and he was very helpful. He also updated the game based on player feedback to make it easier for some of us to be able to play. I like that! If WRF Studio remakes the other games, I will certainly buy them.