Dark Fall: Ghost Vigil
The aim is to prove the existence of 'ghosts' through paranormal experiments. The venue is Harwood House, boasting a disturbing history, waiting to be experienced, by you. We, The Oxford Paranormal Group, believe the building is haunted, not by a single unknown entity, but several. The O.P.G have placed several remote live cameras and experiments throughout the building. Harwood House is now empty as it has been for 4 decades, but you can be the eyes in the dark… watching… waiting. Discover what happened. The house was built in 1747, as a country home for Lord Harwood, his wife and young son, Edgar. The Harwood estate was modest, stretching to a few dark wooded hills, deep in the Oxfordshire countryside. A tragedy occurred, in 1749, when Lord Harwood lost his son to scarlet fever. A mixed history then befell Harwood House; it was passed from one owner to another in quick succession. It would appear no-one wanted to stay, for long. In later years the house became a hotel, a maternity hospital and eventually, in 1968, a children's home known as Shangri La.
Steam User 2
What can I say? Another amazing Darkling Room horror-adventure game. Like all those prior, it has its ups and downs, things that could have been better, but also amazing moments and puzzles that you actually enjoy figuring out and feel really smart once you have. I totally recommend it, especially if you've played the previous Dark Fall games (this is an enormous improvement with respect to Dark Fall 3), the Lost Crown (many easter eggs here), and Barrow Hill games (not from Darkling, but close enough, some easter eggs in here too).
This one leans much more into the ghost hunting business, which makes it stand out, but can also get tiring eventually (too many gadgets to use in too many places, especially if you don't follow a walkthrough and try to find all secrets on your own). You have way less pixel hunting than previous Dark Fall games, but also less well made in-game clues. which can lead you to check a walkthrough every now and again. It's a shame, because very small in-game hints would have made a huge difference, and while this was perfectly done in Dark Fall 1, they seem to have missed the mark in all the subsequent Dark Fall games, including this one. However, story-wise, this is probably the best one, going way deeper into the Dark Fall lore, with a story-line that links various past events (from different times) and ties them together perfectly. It also heavily connects with the Lost Crown, and when the sequel finally comes out (eventually, someday, hopefully xD), its bound to make it all the more rewarding, Puzzles are mostly great, although, like I said, some tiny hints would have gone a long way. Another thing which I feel was better in Dark Fall 1 is the non-linearity: while there's some of it here, it's a lot more linear than its predecessor, making it a little bit more run-of-the-mill. However, the atmosphere and scripted events are astoundingly good. Graphics-wise, it's by far the best one. If future DF-TLC games are like this one, then wow, we're in for a treat (again, someday, hopefully).
It took me a long time to get around to playing this one, because I didn't want these games to be over. They have finally released another game last year, Incubus, and so now I have one more to look forward to. I'll likely play that one soon, and run out of games, but I'm definitely satisfied after playing this one, and can now wait a few years until another one is released :D
Steam User 1
This is a truly incredible game! Totally unique mechanics. Different from any other point and click - and i have played them all.
This game is long, and there is so much "flavor" (neat things that add story but dont impact the progression) that you will want to play slowly to avoid missing anything.
The puzzles are HARD - which is a plus. Only one puzzle was impossible for me, and it turns out that was a nod to people who have played a previous game and was optional.
Even my husband who doesnt like point and clickers watched me play some and said it was a neat game. The story is so engaging and voicing is on point, which heightens immersion.
Only one glitch with an easy workaround - press f for flashlight.
10/10
Steam User 1
What a phenomenal game. It wasn't easy but it it was fun. The best so far of Dark Fall