A Night In Berlin

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A Night In Berlin is a single player shooter game with thriller and violence themes. It was developed by UnliminaSoftware and was released on August 6, 2020. It received positive reviews from players.

A Night in Berlin is a narrative-driven third-person shooter featuring brutal fast-paced gameplay in a dark and atmospheric world.

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Audience ScoreBased on 346 reviews

story15 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

The game features a unique and atmospheric visual style reminiscent of PS1 graphics, enhancing the overall experience.
Gameplay is challenging yet rewarding, with a focus on precision and strategy that keeps players engaged.
The soundtrack complements the game's tone perfectly, adding to the immersive experience.

The controls can be unresponsive, particularly with melee attacks, leading to frustrating gameplay moments.
Enemy AI behavior is inconsistent, making encounters feel unfair and often resulting in instant deaths.
The game lacks checkpoints, forcing players to restart levels upon failure, which can be discouraging.

story
46 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is generally described as minimal and difficult to follow, with many players expressing a desire for more depth and expansion. While some find it intriguing and rewarding, particularly after collecting intel, others criticize its lack of coherence and engaging narrative, leading to mixed feelings about its overall impact. Despite its shortcomings, the gameplay and mechanics are often praised, suggesting that the story serves more as a backdrop to the action rather than a central focus.
- “The story is pure genius with an ending that no one would ever see coming.”
- “Both story and gameplay are top notch and worth a playthrough.”
- “A night in Berlin offers limitless replayability among the eight total missions.”
- “There is very little story present in this game, and what story there is is extremely hard to follow.”
- “Even after collecting intel, it's very difficult to understand any part of the story.”
- “The lack of coherent storytelling also resulted in massive disappointment when I found out that levels 7 and 8 featured no actual gameplay, and were simply glorified cutscenes.”
gameplay
41 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is generally praised for its satisfying mechanics, responsive controls, and engaging design, offering a mix of fun and challenge reminiscent of classic titles. However, some players noted issues with hitboxes, inconsistent mechanics, and a punishing difficulty that can lead to frustration. Overall, while the game provides a rewarding experience for those who enjoy challenging gameplay, it also has its share of janky elements that may detract from the enjoyment.
- “The gameplay mechanics are a pure joy to use.”
- “Gameplay-wise, it's a fast-paced stealth game of watching enemy patterns and being smart with your movement.”
- “It's free, well made, and touches your Saturn/PS1 nostalgia; go play it!”
- “Those issues, combined with the unrelenting pace, insta-kill mechanic, and lack of checkpoints make it pretty much impossible or at least difficult to the point of rage and frustration.”
- “Sometimes games present you with difficult moments, and you cry 'bullshit!' because something doesn't quite feel right, like the game is being unfair or you're being messed around by janky mechanics.”
- “The lack in coherent storytelling also resulted in massive disappointment/slight relief when I found out that levels 7 and 8 featured no actual gameplay, and were simply glorified cutscenes.”
graphics
37 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game evoke a strong sense of nostalgia, reminiscent of PS1 and N64 aesthetics, which some players appreciate for their unique charm and retro vibe. However, many reviews criticize the execution, describing the visuals as low-quality and janky, with poor textures and clunky design that detracts from the overall experience. While some players find the art style and graphics fitting for the game's theme, others feel that the outdated visuals hinder its potential, leading to mixed opinions on their effectiveness.
- “Incredible art style.”
- “A challenging game, with great music that pumps you up and visuals that definitely give a fitting vibe.”
- “The retro graphics and the 80's inspired synthwave music adds so much to the game's overall tone.”
- “It's a third person shooter, and a bad one, with janky controls, worse camera angles, and truly hideous graphics.”
- “The graphics aren't great, low poly pixel-crap texture jaggy assets that are so bad we can be 100% confident this is not an asset flip... because no self-respecting asset creator would publish anything that looks this bad.”
- “For a game that has the graphics look of a PS1, N64, and Saturn including a small map.”
music
33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received widespread praise for its energetic and atmospheric qualities, often described as a punchy electronic soundtrack that enhances the overall experience. While some players find it repetitive due to its restart upon death, many appreciate how it complements the game's aesthetic and gameplay, creating a vibrant and engaging environment. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's appeal despite some criticisms regarding other aspects.
- “A challenging game, with great music that pumps you up and visuals that definitely give a fitting vibe.”
- “The art style is cool, the voice acting is quirky and the music suits the theme very well - it all comes together to create an original yet familiar experience.”
- “The soundtrack really gets you pumped up.”
- “The music restarts when you die, and you'll die a lot, so it gets old pretty quick.”
- “(on a quick foot-note, I didn't have a section dedicated to the music because it lacked melody and memorability. It added a bit of atmosphere to the game, but did very little to improve my experience.)”
- “The thing a lot of people mention is the music, which is a sort of hazy neon electronica that thickens the air around you; the way the music stops whenever you finish the level is certainly startling and abrupt.”
humor
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is highlighted by its comedic character interactions and absurd scenarios, particularly in challenging stages like the one featuring a Bruce Lee lookalike. Players find the blend of intense gameplay and humorous elements, such as creatively dispatching enemies, to be both entertaining and engaging. Overall, the game successfully combines humor with its challenging mechanics, enhancing the overall experience.
- “A night in Berlin is a very challenging but hilarious and interesting game.”
- “Especially the third stage with the Bruce Lee lookalike was quite funny.”
- “The game doesn't really lean on you to do this; but it's just as intense and funny if you spend the whole time kiting enemies into doorways so you can spray them with gunfire.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express a deep emotional connection to the game, highlighting its intense difficulty and the frustration of near victories turning into crushing defeats. The game's design evokes a sense of perseverance akin to other challenging titles, driving players to repeatedly attempt levels despite the emotional toll. Additionally, the immersive graphics enhance the emotional experience, making players feel truly present in the game's environment.
- “It made me feel exactly like Hotline did; every time I get closer and closer, it pushes me to try again and again, and it's free.”
- “Upon opening this game, I was struck instantly with innovative, cutting-edge graphics that made me feel as if I were the player in the streets of Berlin.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users report that the game's stability is hindered by buggy controls and issues with NPC hearing, though some find the challenge of limited ammo acceptable. Overall, improvements in these areas could enhance the game's stability.
- “If the controls were less buggy, NPC hearing was fixed, and there was a realistic amount of ammo (not really a big issue at all honestly, I do like a challenge), it would be passable by my standards.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly impossible to progress without losing hours of gameplay.”
- “I experienced numerous glitches that disrupted my experience, from NPCs getting stuck to entire missions failing to load.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the game offers decent replayability, particularly through the varying levels of other characters and the inclusion of a speedrun mode. The intriguing yet concise story, along with collectible intel in levels, adds to the overall replay value.
- “The other characters' levels are much more replayable as a result, and the variety adds to the experience.”
- “A short and simple yet intriguing story, with replayability enhanced by the intel you can find in levels and the speedrun mode.”
- “The other characters' levels are a lot more replayable as a result, but variety isn't exactly abundant.”
- “A short and simple yet intriguing story and some replayability because of the intel you can find in levels and the speedrun mode.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is described as a gritty and intense experience, reminiscent of a chaotic night filled with violence and skillful gameplay. While the music lacks memorability, it contributes to the overall mood, enhancing the feeling of nostalgia for classic gaming. Players appreciate the unique character dynamics and the challenge presented by the game's mechanics, creating a compelling and immersive environment.
- “It's basically what could produce a drunk Takashi Miike playing Hotline Miami with a PS1 in a bar in Berlin. A short experience but a challenging and bloody one, great mechanics, a good soundtrack that sets the mood, and a particular atmosphere. You are playing three skilled assassins with unknown motives that go into one night of killing. Each character has their own skills and weaknesses, but all have one life. See it like an action puzzle game that challenges your reflexes and, of course, your brain. It's free, well made, and touches your Saturn/PS1 nostalgia. Go play it!”
- “On a quick footnote, I didn't have a section dedicated to the music because it lacked melody and memorability. It added a bit of atmosphere to the game, but did very little to improve my experience.”
- “It's basically what could produce a drunk Takashi Miike playing Hotline Miami with a PS1 in a bar in Berlin. A short experience but a challenging and bloody one. Great mechanics, a good soundtrack that sets the mood, and a particular atmosphere. You are playing three skilled assassins with unknown motives that go into one night of killing. Each character has their own skills and weaknesses, but all have one life. See it like an action puzzle game that challenges your reflexes (those damn stabbers in the corner) and, of course, your brain.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features impressive character development that enhances the overall experience, complemented by realistic graphics and challenging gameplay. Players highly recommend it for its engaging storytelling and character arcs.
- “Aaa game, great character development, realistic graphics, challenging levels, would recommend.”