Necronomicon: The Dawning of Darkness (2014)

Necronomicon: The Dawning of Darkness cover

Developer: Cryo Interactive
Publisher: Microids
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Adventure, Casual
Rating: 2.2 of 5, 209 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 3.7 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

a slow, atmospheric first-person point-and-click puzzle adventure set in a Lovecraftian mystery with a scholarly protagonist uncovering occult secrets.

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What players say

Players praise the oppressive Lovecraftian atmosphere and the horror inspired by "The Case of Charles Dexter Ward," but the Steam version is widely condemned as a broken buggy mess that lacks cutscenes and can become unbeatable due to glitches. Many recommend buying it on GOG instead or using a community fix.

Screenshots

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