A Night at the Watermill

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A Night at the Watermill is a single player action game. It was developed by Neon Tales and was released on January 26, 2024. It received very positive reviews from players.

It was raining und thunderstorming. In the middle of the night. And there happened something ... ... something terrible. At the old abandoned ... WATERMILL. Point and click adventure Simple and clean interface Vast narrative - Experience the story parts by exploring Handdrawn comic-art Thrilling ambience sound and suspenseful soundtrack Short playtime (~45min-1 hour) 3 differen…

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94%

Audience ScoreBased on 36 reviews

story8 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

The game features beautiful hand-drawn graphics and a captivating art style that enhances the overall atmosphere.
It offers a nice variety of puzzles and multiple endings, providing replay value and a satisfying experience.
The story is engaging and well-told, with a good balance of horror and psychological elements.

The game is quite short, with a playtime of around 40 minutes to an hour, which some players feel does not justify the price.
Certain puzzles can feel contrived or require random item combinations, leading to moments of frustration.
The plot may be predictable, and the character backstories lack depth, which can detract from the overall immersion.

story
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
50%
14%
The game features a charming and nicely told story that captivates players, though some find it predictable and critiqued for its lack of character depth and reliance on mental health clichés. Despite these drawbacks, the narrative includes intriguing twists and a creepy atmosphere, complemented by engaging puzzles and appealing artwork. Overall, players express a desire to see more from the developers, appreciating the unique storytelling in this point-and-click adventure.
- “A charming little point-and-click adventure with a nicely told story.”
- “The story is very nice, makes you wonder what has been going on.”
- “I appreciated the twists and turns in the story.”
- “Cons were the characters/lack of substantial backstory.”
- “It does have mental health cliches, so I found the plot to be predictable.”
- “And I'm not saying that to show off how much of a genius I am (I am not), but because you might find the story predictable (maybe).”
graphics
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63%
37%
The graphics of the game are highly praised for their beautiful hand-drawn art style, featuring bold colors and a moody atmosphere that enhances the overall experience. Reviewers appreciate the lack of technical issues and the logical design of puzzles, which complement the striking visuals. Overall, the game's artistic direction is seen as a standout element, leaving players eager for more from the developers.
- “For me, the biggest pros are the art style and atmosphere.”
- “Hand-drawn graphics are beautiful, music and sounds are setting up the mood along with the visuals, there are no technical shortcomings or bugs, puzzles, as few as they are, are logical.”
- “I enjoyed the crisp, moody artwork featuring bold, dark lines and a cool, somber color palette.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
37%
38%
The music and ambient sounds in the game are praised for effectively enhancing the mood and atmosphere, complementing the beautiful hand-drawn graphics. While the overall audio experience is considered excellent, some users feel that the game should have included a soundtrack and artbook given its price. Despite minor criticisms regarding the ending, the music contributes significantly to the game's immersive experience.
- “Hand-drawn graphics are beautiful, music and sounds are setting up the mood along with the visuals, there are no technical shortcomings or bugs, puzzles, as few as they are, are logical.”
- “Everything else—the art, music, puzzle solving, paranoia, oppressive atmosphere... it's all exceptionally good, and worthy of the small time investment.”
- “Still, it should've come with the soundtrack and the artbook at this price.”
- “The good ending is a definite let down, especially compared to the other two options, but everything else—the art, music, puzzle solving, paranoia, oppressive atmosphere... it's all exceptionally good, and worthy of the small time investment.”
- “The music was suitable, and the ambient environmental sounds were excellent.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The gameplay is described as straightforward and appropriately challenging, maintaining a good pace throughout. However, some users feel that the game's short duration, approximately one hour, may not justify its price point of 4€. Additionally, a few players noted that they were able to predict the game's twist early on, which could impact the overall experience.
- “Ehhh, that's debatable, 4€ is a bit much for 1 hour of gameplay.”
- “The gameplay is straightforward, and I felt that it had just the right amount of challenge to keep the pace up.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its exceptional art style, music, and a sense of paranoia that creates an oppressive environment. While some players feel the good ending is disappointing compared to other outcomes, the overall immersive experience is considered well worth the time investment.
- “For me, the biggest pros are the art style and atmosphere.”
- “The good ending is a definite letdown, especially compared to the other two options, but everything else—the art, music, puzzle solving, paranoia, oppressive atmosphere... it's all exceptionally good, and worthy of the small time investment.”