# Necronomicon: The Dawning of Darkness HD

> Point-and-click horror adventure game based on Lovecraft's Necronomicon. (iPhone/iPad app by Microids.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/necronomicon-the-dawning-of-darkness-hd/id581909187 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Microids](https://appshunter.io/developer/433861351)
- Category: Games, Adventure, Role Playing
- Price: $0.99
- Rating: 2.60/5 from 8 App Store ratings · 50 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 6.0 · 558 MB
- Languages: American English, European Spanish, Italian, German (Germany), French (France)
- Released: 2012-12-08
- Data updated: 2026-08-21
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/necronomicon-the-dawning-of-darkness-hd/id581909187/reviews.md

## What is Necronomicon?

All voices and texts in English! 

Experience a unique adventure in a world of terror. Discover the occult secrets that the Necronomicon hides 

THE ADVENTURE 
1927. Eastern seaboard of the United States. All of a sudden, William H. Stanton's life is plunged into the most terrifying anguish. What horrendous secret is haunting his childhood friend? Does it have something to do with the mysterious occult experiments of the alchemist G. Herschel? Even though he died in 1771? And what do the esoteric expressions of the Necronomicon mean?
The Necronomicon is an anthology of the most occult secrets, the ultimate invention of Lovecraft's imagination. It brings the player into the universe of the deceased. Do you dare to enter this universe and look terror in the eye? 

THE GAME 
A Point&Click adventure using 360° vision technology in every scene. 

THE HIGHLIGHTS  
• Discover a thrilling and harrowing ambiance 
• Several riddles to solve 
• An adventure inspired from the universe of H.P. Lovecraft 
• Disturbing characters set against an intricate backdrop 

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## Key features

- Point-and-click gameplay
- 360° vision technology
- Thrilling and harrowing ambiance
- Riddles to solve
- Lovecraftian universe
- Disturbing characters

## Recent user reviews (10 of 50)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/necronomicon-the-dawning-of-darkness-hd/id581909187/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Waste of time and money

*2025-01-07*

You can’t get out of the town.  there’s a complete glitch in the system.  Everywhere it takes you as a dead end and the game can’t be played

### 1/5 — jeux

*2024-12-25, version 1.0.2*

le jeux ah un beug est ne tinkiete pas il vont résoudre le pb

### 1/5 — Almost unplayable

*2024-12-12*

On my phone the text is so small the only way to read it is with magnifier or take screen shots and zoom in. Also, early on in my first experience it got locked into one screen (with this slight shaking happening) and even starting over wouldn’t change it. So I had to reinstall to unfreeze it.

### 5/5 — A truly awesome game

*2023-04-14*

I love this game and I feel that it deserves a much higher rating then the 2.8 rating that it has. I am able to progress through the game and it is a lot of fun, and not one bit boring.

### 1/5 — Impossible d'y jouer

*2022-01-30, version 1.0.2*

Incompatible sur iPhone 13, pas de son et les textes sont illisibles, je demande remboursement auprès d'apple, une maj des applications et vérification de compatibilité s'imposent.

### 5/5 — So great!

*2021-10-09*

I remember playing this YEARS ago on my old Dell computer!  I loved it then and I love it here now!

### 1/5 — Gran gioco ma un bug lo rende impossibile da finire!

*2021-02-23, version 1.0.2*

É un gioco fantastico per gli amanti del genere, ed è un vero peccato che giunti alla fase finali non si possa procedere per via di un bug che rende una porta impossibile da aprire.. 
Vorrei valutare 5 stelle ma finché non mi é permesso concludere il gioco anche no..
Soero che sistemino tutti i bug e magari aggiungano un’opzione per migliorare la luminosità!

### 5/5 — Хорошая игра, квест.

*2020-04-10, version 1.0.2*

В детстве когда-то играли эту игру ещё на Pentium 3 ,тогда она казалась очень страшная, классная игра типа квеста, на любителя.

### 1/5 — Terrible, Boring Game

*2018-10-05*

I got this app several years ago -ignoring the bad reviews. Big Mistake! OMG, it is one of the worse games I’ve ever played. Tried playing, rather - I finally gave up out of boredom. Truly awful: buggy, tedious, bad graphics, etc. Can’t imagine it is playable on any recent iOS version.

### 4/5 — Language

*2017-10-26*

Please. Add Russian . Please. Favorite game

## Frequently asked questions about Necronomicon

### What is Necronomicon: The Dawning of Darkness HD about?

Necronomicon: The Dawning of Darkness HD is a point-and-click adventure game set in 1927, where players uncover occult secrets related to the mysterious Necronomicon and the experiments of alchemist G. Herschel. It features a thrilling and harrowing ambiance inspired by H.P. Lovecraft's universe.

### What kind of gameplay does Necronomicon: The Dawning of Darkness HD offer?

The game features a point-and-click adventure style with 360° vision technology in every scene. Players will solve several riddles and interact with disturbing characters within an intricate backdrop.

### Is Necronomicon: The Dawning of Darkness HD available on multiple devices?

Yes, Necronomicon: The Dawning of Darkness HD is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It was released on December 8, 2012, and its latest version is 1.0.2, last updated on May 4, 2015.

### What is the price of Necronomicon: The Dawning of Darkness HD?

Necronomicon: The Dawning of Darkness HD is available for purchase at $0.99. The app does not feature in-app purchases or advertisements.

### What is the age rating for Necronomicon: The Dawning of Darkness HD?

Necronomicon: The Dawning of Darkness HD has an age rating of 4+. The game's content is suitable for a general audience, though it explores themes of terror and the occult.

### Does Necronomicon: The Dawning of Darkness HD have ads?

No, Necronomicon: The Dawning of Darkness HD is ad-free. The application does not contain any advertisements, allowing for an uninterrupted gaming experience.

### What is the user rating for Necronomicon: The Dawning of Darkness HD?

Necronomicon: The Dawning of Darkness HD has a rating of 2.6 stars based on 8 user ratings. This indicates a mixed reception from players.

### Are there other games from the developer Microids?

Yes, Microids has developed many other fantastic adventure games, including titles like Amerzone The Explorer's Legacy, the Atlantis series, Dracula series, Egypt series, and Jules Verne's Journey to the center of the moon, available on Mac, iPad, and iPhone.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.0.2 — 2015-05-04

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

- Correction of minor bugs 
- Various improvements

### 1.0 — 2012-12-06

No release notes.

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