AdventureFit check
Is Howlville: The Dark Past worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Adventure players who want a mystery centered on a missing-person case
- Casual players who enjoy hidden-object levels within a story
- Players who prefer quest-based investigations to open-ended play
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking a free-form structure may find the fixed quest and level counts restrictive.
- Players who want the story to unfold without mini-games may hit a wall when those challenges interrupt the investigation.
- Players looking for a game centered on combat may prefer a different type of gameplay.
Our take on Howlville: The Dark Past
Players may bounce off when the investigation gives way to mini-games and hidden-object searches. Those looking for a free-form structure may also find the defined set of 44 quests and 25 hidden-object levels limiting.
What is Howlville: The Dark Past?
Rachel searches for her missing father after an underground experiment near Howlville causes an earthquake and the town is closed.
Fifteen years later, she escapes a secret hospital following nightmares in which Joseph asks for help and warns of a catastrophe. Her search takes her back to Howlville, where someone is trying to prevent her from solving the mystery. The game combines a story with mini-games, hidden-object levels, and 44 quests. It includes 25 hidden-object levels and a wide range of difficulty settings.
How Howlville: The Dark Past plays
- 01Quest-Based Story
- Rachel’s investigation into her father’s disappearance spans 44 quests.
- 02Hidden-Object Levels
- The game includes 25 levels focused on finding concealed objects.
- 03Difficulty Range
- Mini-games offer a range of difficulty settings.
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Howlville: The Dark Past: platforms & release
Is Howlville: The Dark Past worth it?
It is worth it if: adventure players who want a mystery centered on a missing-person case. Skip it if: players seeking a free-form structure may find the fixed quest and level counts restrictive.
Where can I download Howlville: The Dark Past?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens Howlville: The Dark Past's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is Howlville: The Dark Past on?
Windows, macOS and Linux.
