70%Strong matchDarkness Within 1: In Pursuit of Loath Nolder
74%53974% positive reviews, Mostly Positive across 539 reviews·Horror · Lovecraftian
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Take on the role of a hardened Private Detective in this horror themed classic-styled Role Playing Game that pits you against fearsome foes in an exciting turn-based and interactive battle-system.

Meet Nate Hendricks, a Private Detective who's a bit down on his luck. Business has been slow and with the bills piling up Nate may have to soon close-up shop. He just needs a break. Perhaps one good case could help him turn things around. Then one evening, he gets a call from a Doctor Offenhauser who wants to hire him. The Doc doesn't give many details over the phone, but insists it's an urgent matter that can't wait.

* An exciting turn-based and interactive battle-system. Quick reflexes and a strategic use of actions can help you to overcome dangerous foes. Weapons include a .38 Special gun which can be a Detective's best friend when in a tough jam. It shoots fast and deals a lot of damage, but ammo is limited so choose to use it wisely. There's also a trusty Combat-Knife used for melee attacks. Plus you'll have skills and items that can also help. * Walls in the foreground will become solid as the Player-character moves away from them, and become translucent when nearing them to help you better explore an area. * Fitting music and sound-effects used throughout the game. * Some sounds (fire in the fireplace, clocks-ticking, etc...) will become louder or softer as the Player-character nears or walks away from the source. * A dark story and a creepy manor to explore. * A nice looking menu-system. * Use of lighting and other cool effects.
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