Graphics aren't everything, you know! This game is a lot better than what most people think. Trust me.

User Rating: 8.8 | Dark Fall: The Journal PC
By JBiker51 | Review Date:
This game is a LOT better than what Gamespot thinks of it. Most of the points marked against it are undoubtedly its graphics and old "you-can't-pan-around-so-just-click-forward-or-sideways-slide-show-style". If you consider that this was made by one man, the graphics are great! Also, the game definately gives you some major thrills. Just because you can't die and the game is slow-paced doesn't mean it won't make you wet yourself. I almost did a few times! :)

What is really important to me about this game is atmosphere and story. This game is DAMN scary. Play with the lights out, sound turned way up, and with a trusty pair of headphones for the full effect.

Sound is sweet. The little whispers, your brother's hypnotized speech as he opens the door, the spine-chilling sound when he opens the door (how did he make that insane sound?), it's all wonderful.

I guess the big problem is that it was released under The Adventure Company, when the game itself was indie-made. If it was a downloadable game, maybe they would be more merciful. Also, The Adventure Company has had a history of pumping out meidocre games. All I'm trying to say is that the only way Gamespot will ever give an adventure game a good review is if it's hands-down truly badass in every way possible. If you want to read a REAL review, I suggest websites like justadventure.com, adventuregamers.com, and fourfatchicks.com. If you are a fan of adventure games, pick up Dark Fall. You won't be disappointed.

Oh, and look for Barrow Hill, another, more recent horror game made in conjunction with this guy and a great team. Until next time, I'm JBiker51, and this has been a review.

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