Dark Fall: The Journal

This first-person, point and click adventure is an atmospheric ghost story which takes place primarily in an old train station and a nearby hotel in Dorset, England.

The game begins as you listen to a phone message from your brother urging you to meet him immediately because "something has gone wrong" and that "what they were looking for has found them." You leave immediately and, upon arriving, you discover that your brother is only one of many whose disappearances are unexplained.

Your investigations into the past and present will involve reading diaries, newspapers, letters and other records to uncover the secrets hiding in the buildings. You will be finding clues to puzzles as you explore the creepy environment where apparitions come forth without warning.

The in 2009 released Classic Edition adds support for Windows XP and Vista, new sound effects and other technical adjustments.

Followed By Dark Fall: Lights Out
Series Dark Fall (1)
Added March 8, 2020
Published By Adventure Company, The
Akella
XXv Productions
Ontario Europe SA
Nordic Games Publishing AB
Developed By Darkling Room
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Some letters are concealed from plain sight until you make them visible. (Windows) from mobygames.com
Many riddles are simply waiting to be solved. (Windows) from mobygames.com
Finding the letter was easy, deciphering however, may take some brainstorming. (Windows) from mobygames.com
Many floors, halls and doors in this hotel to explore. (Windows) from mobygames.com
Another clue... now if only I can find a piano somewhere to play it. (Windows) from mobygames.com
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Someone is keeping track of all the paranormal activity in this place (Windows) from mobygames.com
Searching rooms on the upper floor of a hotel (Windows) from mobygames.com
All the messages leave some sort of clue to help you in your investigation (Windows) from mobygames.com
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Trailer

Year of Release:
2003

Platform(s):

Genre(s):
Traditional

Graphic Style:
3D

Camera View:
First-Person

Control Type:
Point and Click

Setting/Theme:
Horror Mystery

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