Dark Fall 2: Lights Out
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About Dark Fall 2: Lights Out
Dark Fall 2: Lights Out arrived in August 2004 as a sequel to a cult classic from developer Darkling Room and publisher Nordic Games Publishing. This point-and-click adventure drops you onto Fetch Rock Island, the site of a lighthouse that went silent on New Year 1900 when three keepers vanished without a trace. The setting is foggy and ominous, built upon something ancient and terrible that spawns paranormal events. You play as an investigator who must explore the lighthouse alone after dark. The story forces you to jump through time from the Bronze Age to a futuristic research base to solve the mystery. It remains a PC exclusive title on Microsoft Windows designed for single players who want a spooky narrative without combat.
Gameplay
Sessions involve walking around the island environment and clicking on objects to examine or use them in your inventory. You talk to ghosts or other figures to get clues about the lighthouse history. The game uses a traditional point-and-click interface where you combine items to open doors or fix machinery. Time travel serves as the main mechanic for progression, shifting your perspective between different eras of the same location. Puzzles range from simple item collection to complex logic challenges involving the time shifts. There are no combat systems or health bars. You just explore rooms, listen to audio logs, and piece together what happened to those three men. The controls stay consistent throughout the entire experience on Windows.
What Players Think
PlayPile data shows mixed reactions from critics and players alike. Metacritic scored the title 66 out of 100 while IGDB lists it at 69.2 based on seven ratings. Average playtime hovers around 8 hours for most users who finish the main story. Community mood tags frequently list "creepy" or "mysterious" alongside frustration with dated graphics. One reviewer noted the puzzles feel disconnected when jumping between time periods. Completion rates sit at roughly 72 percent among those who start the game. The community appreciates the atmospheric sound design but complains about frequent soft locks. Reviews on PlayPile mention that the story payoff feels rushed compared to the slow build-up. Only 34 percent of players unlock all available achievements in this version.
PlayPile's Take
This title works best for people who like old-school mystery games with heavy emphasis on atmosphere over action. The price is reasonable if you find a deal since it is an older release. You will spend more time reading text and clicking than actually thinking hard about complex strategies. Some puzzles are frustratingly obscure, which might annoy modern players. The time travel mechanic adds variety but feels clunky at times. If you want a short spooky adventure for your PC collection, this fits the bill. Skip it if you need tight controls or modern graphics. The ending is satisfying enough to justify the 8-hour run through.
Game Modes
Single player
IGDB Rating
69.2
RAWG Rating
2.8
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