Horror in the Darkness Redux

Name: Horror in the Darkness Redux
Rating: 4.54 (1222 reviews)
Author: Karmic Shift Studios

A Zork like mobile text-based adventure game with Lovecraft themes and puzzles.

"Horror in the Darkness Redux" is a mobile text-based adventure game inspired by H.P. Lovecraft. Players investigate Wentsire Manor, solving puzzles to uncover its dark secrets. This remastered version enhances the original game with new features like manual saves and an accessible map. Experience a blend of dread and dark humor as you navigate through a rich narrative filled with exploration and mystery, set against the backdrop of a post-World War 2 private investigator's journey.

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By:: Karmic Shift Studios
Downloads:: 43,325+
Rating:: 4.54
(1,222)
Version:: 1.12 (Last updated: 2023-01-27)
Version code:: 14
Creation date:: 2017-03-15
Permissions:: android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
android.permission.INTERNET
android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
com.android.vending.BILLING
com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID
Size:: 2.09M
Email:: su*****@karmicshift.co.nz
URLs:: Website ,Privacy policy
Full description:: See detailed description
Source:: Google Play Store
Updated:: 17 hours ago

Ranking

# 277,948 ▲ 231

User reviews

Horror in the Darkness Redux is praised for its engaging Lovecraft-inspired story, atmospheric music, and classic text adventure style with challenging puzzles and a useful map. Users appreciate the nostalgic feel and smooth gameplay. Common criticisms include the game's short length, occasional unclear puzzles, hint system limitations behind a paywall, and some usability issues with the map in dark mode. Despite these, the overall experience is positive, with many players eager for more content and sequels.

Pros

Engaging and well-written Lovecraftian horror story with good atmosphere.
Simple, elegant text-based adventure gameplay with challenging puzzles.
Helpful map feature aiding navigation, with save-anywhere options enhancing playability.
Enjoyable nostalgic experience reminiscent of classic text adventures.
Atmospheric music that complements the eerie mood effectively.

Cons

Game is relatively short, with many users desiring longer gameplay or more content.
Some puzzles or interactions are opaque or unclear, causing occasional player frustration.
Hints, although useful, are behind a paywall and sometimes insufficient or not very clear.
Last area or redux version feels less fleshed out or harder to solve compared to earlier parts.
Map usability issues in dark mode due to poor text contrasts and limited fast travel without paid upgrade.

Recent reviews

Had a decent first experience with the game, but after trying all the different combinations I could think of to try to progress with the help of the hint button, I gave up trying to continue. Nothing I did worked and I visited every available area dozens of times to see if I was missing an item that was needed, but to no avail.

James Diluzio, 2023-12-26

Short text based game. Took over an hour to complete. glad I paid 99 cents for hints as it came in really handy. Do save if you think you are going to die as it is a pain going back and redoing stuff. Did enjoy the story. Well written. Did not like the thing about the cats though .. took 1 star off for that