ALASKA

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ALASKA - An Endless Night is a single player action game. It was developed by Poule In The Pool and was released on July 4, 2025. It received neutral reviews from players.

Alaska is a third person investigation and exploration game, where you play as Clarence a former bounty hunter seeking revenge. You will have to follow the trail of Enyeto, on the run after being accused of your brother's death, by reconstructing his adventures on various investigation scenes. Explore the vast snowy landscapes of Alaska and track down your target, where only you can decide his fat…

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Audience ScoreBased on 12 reviews

story4 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

Interesting story and clue-solving mechanics that appeal to players who enjoy narrative-driven experiences.
Strong writing and voice acting that elevate the overall atmosphere and emotional impact of the game.
The game runs well on hardware, maintaining good performance even at high settings.

The gameplay can become tedious and slow, leading to a lack of engagement over time.
Graphics can be distracting, and there are significant optimization issues that affect performance.
The save system is unclear, and the game is unplayable with a standard QWERTY keyboard due to layout issues.

story
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
23%
33%
The game's story is a mixed bag, with some players finding it interesting and well-paced, complemented by strong writing and voice acting, while others criticize it as boring and poorly executed. It appeals more to those who enjoy slow, narrative-driven experiences, but suffers from optimization issues and an unskippable intro that detracts from the overall enjoyment. Despite its flaws, some players believe the story is worth experiencing for its potential and engaging elements.
- “Worth playing for the story alone.”
- “The gameplay is innovative and interesting, and the storytelling unfolds at an excellent pace.”
- “Secondly, the story and the voice acting are awful.”
- “Terrible optimization, a boring story, and an unskippable intro.”
- “The story is tight and well-paced, with strong writing and voice acting that elevate the experience.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
50%
The gameplay is tailored for a PG-13 audience, focusing on slow, story-driven experiences rather than active detective mechanics. While it lacks combat and complex mechanics, it offers innovative elements like analyzing environmental clues, and the storytelling unfolds at a compelling pace, making it a recommended choice for those who appreciate a fresh mystery-solving approach.
- “The gameplay is innovative and interesting, and the storytelling unfolds at an excellent pace.”
- “I did get it for free, and the mystery-solving mechanic was so fresh that it earns a 'recommend!'”
- “Best for a PG-13 audience that enjoys slow, story-driven experiences rather than active detective gameplay.”
- “Gameplay-wise, I expected more than analyzing drunkenness and urine stains on the tree.”
- “There's no combat or complex mechanics here — just choice, mood, and a creeping sense of unease.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
20%
60%
The graphics received mixed reviews, with some praising their high quality while others reported significant issues that hindered gameplay and created frustration. Additionally, there were comments about the graphics being distracting at times, suggesting a need for improvement in clarity and performance.
- “On paper, the plot sounds intriguing, and the graphics are top-notch.”
- “I had significant graphics issues, however, which slowed down my play and made the overall experience kind of frustrating.”
- “The graphics were distracting and the save system was unclear.”
- “I would love to see the story continue and the back-end graphics situation resolved.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
Reviews on optimization are mixed; while some users report no issues, others criticize the game for poor optimization, particularly noting common problems associated with Unreal Engine indie titles.
- “On the technical side, I didn't encounter the optimization issues others have mentioned.”
- “Terrible optimization, a boring story, and an unskippable intro.”
- “As is tradition with indie games made on Unreal Engine, optimization is completely absent.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be slow and tedious, despite its potentially appealing concept.
- “Sounds fine in theory, but it's slow and tedious.”
- “The grinding feels endless and becomes a chore rather than fun.”
- “I find myself repeating the same tasks over and over, which makes the game feel monotonous.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is negatively impacted by poor optimization and a lackluster story, which detracts from the overall experience. Additionally, the presence of an unskippable intro further frustrates players, making it difficult to engage with the game's emotional narrative.
- “Terrible optimization, a boring story, and an unskippable intro.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is characterized by a short but impactful narrative that effectively conveys emotion and tension, creating a compelling and immersive experience for players.
- “A short yet powerful narrative experience that delivers atmosphere, emotion, and tension in equal measure.”