Darkness Within 2: The Dark Lineage

Darkness Within 2: The Dark Lineage (2010)

by Zoetrope Interactive, Iceberg Interactive
Genres:Adventure, Indie, Puzzle
Themes:Horror, Mystery
Game modes:Single player
Story:Darkness Within is a series of adventure games inspired by famous horror writer H.P. Lovecraft. In "The Dark Lineage", the second installment of the Darkness Within series, players again take the role of police detective Howard Loreid, who suffered from the paranormal happenings around him in the first volume “In Pursuit of Loath Nolder”. Now, Howard discovers that his own horrible past is connected with the madness that is about to swallow him. This second volume will see the Darkness Within saga come to its unsettling conclusion. The Dark Lineage will take you to places where the "things" of the past still live, and all the memories that should be long-forgotten are still remembered; including a drowsy, depressing town called Arkhamend, a Victorian mansion that conceals some horrible secrets, a dilapidated building inside forbidding, snow-clad woods and dim underground buildings and tunnels. The Dark Lineage is even more frightening and stronger than the previous installment so prepare yourself for the descending darkness, this time will be your last...Show more
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user avatar@Zeric47user avatar@Zeric47
January 30, 2025
This game was a great improvement over the original, already very interesting game. Now brining in movement over simple point and click. Howard Loreid's dark adventures among my very frist steps towards falling in love with the works and creations of H.P. Lovecraft and the amazing games which have been inspired by his tales.
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