Last Half of Darkness: Society of the Serpent Moon

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This point-and-click adventure drops you in the middle of a foggy European town where a string of unsettling murders has locals on edge. As a curious investigator you wander cobbled streets and shadowy alleys piecing together clues through dialogue and environmental puzzles. The story unfolds through cryptic notes and eerie encounters with each choice nudging you closer to the truth behind the town's dark underbelly. The game throws in three other Last Half titles at no extra cost letting you dig into similar mystery-driven tales without leaving the folder. The 2011 release leans into classic adventure tropes with a focus on atmospheric exploration over combat. Its strength lies in the slow-burn tension and the bonus content which adds roughly 10 hours of extra gameplay. Though its visuals and mechanics feel dated by modern standards fans of old-school puzzle solving might appreciate the straightforward narrative and lack of modern frills.