AUGUST NIGHT

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AUGUST NIGHT is a single player survival survival game with a horror theme. It was developed by SAHL IBRAHIMI and was released on June 17, 2025. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"August Night" is a narrative-driven video game set in a dystopian future where players uncover a mystery through the perspective of two characters. The game features a distinctive artistic style, with hand-drawn black-and-white visuals and text-based conversations that delve into themes of power, manipulation, and identity. As players navigate the game's world, they must make choices that impact the story's outcome, culminating in a thought-provoking and immersive experience.

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Audience ScoreBased on 40 reviews

graphics8 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

Incredible graphics and lighting that create a stunning atmosphere.
Short but enjoyable experience with decent jump scares and a creepy vibe.
Well-executed for a solo developer, showcasing artistic execution and attention to detail.

The game is very short, lasting only about 20-30 minutes, leaving players wanting more.
Lack of clear objectives and confusing interaction mechanics detract from the gameplay experience.
The horror elements, including jump scares and story, are often considered lackluster and underwhelming.

graphics
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
22%
21%
Overall, the graphics in the game have received high praise for their beauty and immersive quality, contributing significantly to the atmosphere and gameplay experience. Many users highlight the incredible lighting, striking visuals, and realistic designs that enhance the horror elements, while a few mention decent graphics as well. The combination of stunning visuals and effective sound design creates a captivating and engaging environment for players.
- “The graphics and lighting are incredible, and the sound design is top-notch.”
- “The graphics are beautiful, the scares aren't overdone, and the mystery is evident.”
- “A magical realistic horror game with trippy visuals, unsettling dark bloody apartment levels, and magnificent gameplay.”
- “Decent graphics.”
- “---{ graphics }---”
- “Incredible graphics, decent jumpscares.”
story
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
45%
33%
The game's story has received mixed to negative feedback, with many players noting a lack of depth and coherence, describing it as minimal or non-existent. While some found the horror elements enjoyable, the overall narrative experience was criticized for being too short and poorly paced, leaving players wanting more substance.
- “The game was a brief yet enjoyable horror story.”
- “Doesn't seem to have a story, but the horror element is there.”
- “The story is a huge nothing burger, and even the horror aspect of it was lackluster.”
- “The storyline is quite weird; I felt like the story pacing was all over the place.”
- “No story, no voice lines, no objectives.”
atmosphere
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
71%
15%
14%
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its unsettling and immersive qualities, combining solid graphics with a sense of creeping horror. Reviewers highlight the effective use of jump scares and the overall experience as more of an atmospheric journey than a traditional game, making it a standout in the horror genre.
- “The atmosphere is unsettling, and the game is creepy without there being a bunch of jump scares.”
- “I would recommend this as an experience opposed to a game; it is a stunning walking simulator scattered with unease and atmospheric horror.”
- “Great atmospheric walking simulator.”
- “The atmosphere is unsettling, and the game is creepy without there being a bunch of jumpscares.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
50%
33%
Gameplay reviews highlight a stark contrast: while the game features stunning visuals and a captivating atmosphere, the interaction mechanics are frustrating and unclear, making it difficult for players to engage effectively with the environment. Overall, the gameplay experience is marred by these issues despite its aesthetic appeal.
- “A magical realistic horror game with trippy visuals, unsettling dark bloody apartment levels, and magnificent gameplay.”
- “The interaction mechanics are the most annoying I've ever seen. You have no idea what you can interact with, even if you're right in front of it, and somehow you're supposed to zoom in and then try to click.”
- “The game is very pretty and well optimized, but the interaction mechanics are too annoying to play, in my opinion.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express that the grinding aspect of the game is excessively time-consuming, often requiring a significant investment of effort akin to having a second life to fully engage with it.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “I spent hours grinding, and it felt like I made no progress.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is visually appealing and well-optimized, but players find the interaction mechanics frustrating, which detracts from the overall experience.
- “The game is very pretty and well optimized.”