Horror in the Darkness

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!

It is a really good game. The descriptions and text is of really good quality. The story is a bit lacking, I thought it would be this exciting ending, but it turned out really generic. However, there are sequels that both have a larger world and better story writing. This game may be lacking, but the series of games are excellent and this gets you right into them. Not only that, but the quality really stands out compared to most mobile games that are pure ad filler, click air, buggy games.

A gripping story, although it highly benefits from some thematically appropriate music playing alongside it. It captures the feeling of loneliness and the feeling that something awful has happened very well. My only gripe is that the puzzles are quite simplistic and it is easy to put two and two together.

I loved playing this game so much.. The story was intersting and the gameplay was something new to me. I had to keep my eyes out for anything that was described to make sure I didn't miss a thing.. It was short but fun nonetheless. For anyone expecting anything more from this game don't.. It is a simple storytelling text game and nothing more.. You have to play in the dark as there is nothing to rely on but your own wits and memory. Great job developers and I hope you make more games like this..

A decent choose-your-adventure style game. The writing has good Lovecraftian vibe. Unfortunately, the is very short, rather simple, and dissapointingly light on plot. Having hints built in the game is a nice idea, but it is too easy to accidently click on the hints button, spoiling the game.

A short but interesting story game. Well written and a bit different from other text-based games. Rather than following a linear story line and making choices along the way you actually "move around" in the world and solve puzzles.

Nice to introduce people to the basic concepts of text adventures. Not great writing & very short. The map was essential and useful. Decent hints (only needed for people new to this kind of game).

No graphics to speak of in this text based game. It was a touch confusing for me until I started to use the map. The hints help too. Challenging but not too hard to complete.

I really love this game! One of the very best Text Based Games I've played in years and I have downloaded all the games from the dev to try out! I woud certainly review the others after I played them! (I fixed the problem I have with this from my previous review now)

A delightful little text adventure. Not very long, but thrumming with spooky atmosphere and setting the stage for a larger story. Excellently done.

The puzzle mechanics were interesting but not unintuitive, which was great! A nice mobile way to play a point-and-click type of game! And very good atmospheric music!

For a short story it is really engaging, with very smart puzzles to solve. It has all kinds of crazy and creepy stuff.

Excellent, just make sure to check your inventory if you die. The game may have not have saved since you last picked something up.

Short but fun interactive story about a supernatural artifact I wish it had some mind-altering effect on the protagonist as well but the story cuts short as soon as you find it

Were the story longer I would rate higher. Puzzles are not impossible. Story seemed to only follow one path, but developer openly advertised bigger and better in the paid sequel.