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Arrogation: Unlight of Day brings you a mysterious exotic horror adventure. You will play as a lone reporter searching for his lost family in an abandoned village from 80s China. Beyond darkness, you will find nightmarish creatures and secrets from the long lost Imperial Japanese Army.

Arrogation: Unlight of Day screenshot
Arrogation: Unlight of Day screenshot
Arrogation: Unlight of Day screenshot
Arrogation: Unlight of Day screenshot
Arrogation: Unlight of Day screenshot
Arrogation: Unlight of Day screenshot

75%
Audience ScoreBased on 12 reviews
story5 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions

  • The game features impressive graphics and a well-designed atmosphere that enhances the horror experience.
  • The story is engaging and rich in lore, with unique monster designs that set it apart from other horror games.
  • The developers are actively working on updates to address issues, showing commitment to improving the game.
  • Significant portions of the game, including the ending, lack proper English translation, making it difficult to follow the story.
  • Gameplay can be slow and frustrating, with clunky mechanics and occasional glitches that disrupt the experience.
  • The character movements feel wooden, and the sound design, particularly the character's footsteps, can be annoying.
  • story
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story is generally well-received, with many players appreciating its interesting plot and attention to detail in the game world. However, issues with translation and some clunky writing detract from the overall experience, leaving players confused about certain elements and gaps in the narrative. Despite these shortcomings, the visuals and atmosphere complement the story, contributing to an engaging horror experience.

    • “Fun story with good visuals.”
    • “That being said, the story was great and it wasn't overly hard to play.”
    • “There's a lot of attention to detail in the surrounding world, enemy designs are pretty fresh, and I found the story to be interesting.”
    • “Another aspect that had me scratching my head was the gathering of clues and bits of the story.”
    • “Inspection of these clues makes you waste time, which was another reason why I stopped caring about the story.”
    • “The translation has issues; it's understandable but rough. Unfortunately, some parts weren't translated at all, leaving gaps in the story.”
  • graphics
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics are generally praised for their quality and atmospheric design, effectively creating a compelling night-time village reminiscent of Outlast 2. However, some users noted a lack of polish in certain areas, though the overall visuals contribute positively to the game's engaging story and horror elements.

    • “Very well done graphics; it manages to make the village at night feel immersive, similar to what Outlast 2 achieved.”
    • “The graphics, atmosphere, and story were all really well done.”
    • “I was really impressed with the graphics; I would recommend it to others, as it got me to jump a good few times.”
    • “The graphics are outdated and lack detail, making the game feel less immersive.”
    • “The character models look stiff and lifeless, which detracts from the overall experience.”
    • “The environments are bland and repetitive, failing to create a captivating atmosphere.”
  • gameplay
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is characterized by linear exploration and enemy evasion, with a unique but underutilized flute mechanic. While the mechanics are generally acceptable, they falter during the final boss battle, leading to frustration. Overall, the pace is slow, which may not appeal to all players.

    • “On to the gameplay... it's slow-paced.”
    • “The primary gameplay entails a linear exploration and enemy evasion.”
    • “The only unique mechanic is the flute, which sadly isn’t used very often.”
    • “Mechanics were mostly fine until the final boss battle where there was some jank, and I honestly got pretty tilted.”
  • atmosphere
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere is generally well-designed, featuring strong graphics and storytelling, though it lacks a sense of fear or spookiness, with jumpscares being considered underwhelming.

    • “The atmosphere design is well done.”
    • “The graphics, atmosphere, and story were all really well done.”
    • “The atmosphere isn't scary or spooky, and the jumpscares are lackluster.”
    • “The atmosphere feels flat and fails to engage the player.”
  • optimization
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game initially faced significant performance issues and memory leaks, negatively impacting the experience. However, the developers have actively addressed these problems through multiple patches, resulting in improved optimization and reduced stuttering for many players.

    • “The first few days after the release, the game suffered from some heavy performance issues, but the developers have been hard at work and pushed out several patches already, fixing (at least for me) all the stuttering.”
    • “The optimization updates have significantly improved the game's performance, making it much smoother and more enjoyable to play.”
    • “I appreciate how the developers are actively listening to player feedback and continuously optimizing the game for a better experience.”
    • “Memory leaks and a lack of optimization ruin the experience.”
    • “The first few days after the release, the game suffered from some heavy performance issues, but the devs have been hard at work and pushed out several patches already, fixing (at least for me) all the stuttering.”
  • stability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users report stability issues with the game, noting that it occasionally freezes during movement, which can cause unexpected directional changes and lead to glitches while solving puzzles.

    • “When the game briefly freezes while you are moving, you may find yourself turning in an unexpected direction, usually straight up.”
    • “When attempting to solve puzzles, this freeze may lead to faults and glitches.”
  • music
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is widely praised for its great soundtrack, enhancing the overall gaming experience.

    • “Great soundtrack.”
    • “The music perfectly complements the gameplay, enhancing the overall experience.”
    • “I love how the soundtrack evolves with the game's narrative, making each moment feel more impactful.”

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