Dark Fall: Lights Out

 PC
Metascore
66

Mixed or average reviews - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 20
  3. Negative: 2 out of 20
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  1. eToychest
    95
    This dedication all shows through in the game’s many puzzles, which are both ingenious and challenging. Adventure game enthusiasts looking to test their gray matter have a lot of work with here. It is a bit unfortunate that the ending is not more satisfying, but taken as a whole the entire experience that is Darkfall: Lights Out is simply wonderful.
  2. Just Adventure
    91
    A tightly integrated game, well thought out and brilliantly executed. An unbelievable effort for a single individual.
  3. Gaming Nexus
    81
    Again I’ll mention that there is plenty of reading to be done in-game. Rock-skipping past these elements will do you a disservice since a fair share of enrichment stems from these readings. Not to mention that several clues also reside within the texts.
  5. Computer Gaming World
    80
    As uniquely unnerving as its predecessor. [Holiday 2004, p.92]
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  6. Quandary
    80
    Like the first Dark Fall, for full enjoyment don't rush through Lights Out. Read the letters and books you find, examine the photos and pictures. Listen to the sounds and embrace the dark. It's a many layered experience.
  7. AceGamez
    80
    Like a detective novel it can be predictable at times, but the fun of the game isn't from being surprised by whatever the story uncovers; it's from working out the mystery yourself.
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  8. Game Chronicles
    79
    With a bit more music, sound, and speech, this game would have shined. Even so, Lights Out is an excellent game and worth a look, especially if you don’t have enough tension in your life.
  9. GameZone
    78
    A good, involving mystery adventure that most players will enjoy for the story and the puzzles.
  10. Gamer's Hell
    75
    The learning part becomes a strain after finding that barely missed evidence or clues is the main trademark method Lights Out utilizes in order to create a challenge, instead of good, old-fashioned logic. I’m not above a little hunting, but the margin of error is excessive, and that knocks the points down on gameplay.

Awards & Rankings

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#86 Most Discussed PC Game of 2004
58
#58 Most Shared PC Game of 2004

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User Score
6.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 21 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 21
  3. Negative: 6 out of 21
  1. dajhorn
    Jul 8, 2014
    3
    Dark Fall 1 is too clunky and difficult to be fun. It becomes a tedious click-hunt if you missed something in a room, and important puzzleDark Fall 1 is too clunky and difficult to be fun. It becomes a tedious click-hunt if you missed something in a room, and important puzzle pieces are buried in too many notes, diaries, and books. The minor satisfaction of solving a puzzle just isn't worth the amount of story reading that is required to solve it.… Full Review »
  2. gold
    Feb 4, 2022
    8
    Геймплейно игра напомнила мне 3 myst, не знаю почему... Наверно я, также как и ту игру, эту прошёл с удовольствием. Сюжет подкачал. В целом,Геймплейно игра напомнила мне 3 myst, не знаю почему... Наверно я, также как и ту игру, эту прошёл с удовольствием. Сюжет подкачал. В целом, мне понравилось больше, чем предыдущая часть.
    Итог: 8.566/10    … Full Review »
  3. Avalord
    Oct 27, 2018
    3
    Atmospheric yes, but tedious too. You have to work your way through every key. Did you miss one, there is indication of it. It just won't letAtmospheric yes, but tedious too. You have to work your way through every key. Did you miss one, there is indication of it. It just won't let you into further locations.
    Not a good way.    … Full Review »
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