Necronomicon: The Dawning of Darkness PS1 box art

PlayStation · Adventure

Necronomicon: The Dawning of Darkness

SystemPlayStation
Released2001
GenreAdventure
DeveloperCryo Interactive Entertainment
PublisherWanadoo
Players1 player
CommitmentWeekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours)
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 6

Released for the PlayStation in 2001, Necronomicon: The Dawning of Darkness is an adventure game developed by Cryo Interactive Entertainment and published by Wanadoo.

It landed about 6 years into the PS1's life. Other notable PS1 releases from 2001 include Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Need for Speed: Porsche Unleashed and Worms World Party. Among the 80 PS1 adventure games in our database, it ranks #21 by legacy score.

Cryo Interactive Entertainment also made Atlantis: The Lost Tales, Versailles 1685 and Egypt 2 for the PS1.

This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.

Pick it if…

  • you want to get lost in a long quest
  • you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want fast action rather than puzzles and exploration
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Necronomicon: The Dawning of Darkness is like

Adventure games focus on exploration, story and puzzle-solving rather than combat. Progress comes from examining your surroundings, collecting items and figuring out how they fit together.

Tip for newcomers: Classic adventure games can be cryptic by modern standards. Take notes, try everything on everything, and save before risky choices.

Necronomicon: The Dawning of Darkness gameplay screenshot on PS1
In-game screenshot (PS1)

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Necronomicon: The Dawning of Darkness FAQ

When did Necronomicon: The Dawning of Darkness come out on the PS1?

Necronomicon: The Dawning of Darkness was released for the PlayStation in 2001.

Who made Necronomicon: The Dawning of Darkness?

It was developed by Cryo Interactive Entertainment and published by Wanadoo.

Is Necronomicon: The Dawning of Darkness multiplayer?

No. Necronomicon: The Dawning of Darkness is a single-player game.

How long does Necronomicon: The Dawning of Darkness take to play?

As an adventure game, Necronomicon: The Dawning of Darkness typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Necronomicon: The Dawning of Darkness on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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