Before Nightfall

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Before Nightfall is a single player simulation game. It was developed by Pickle Drugs and was released on July 28, 2018. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Before Nightfall" is a survival game where players must gather firewood in a windy winter forest before nightfall. The firewood spawns randomly each time, challenging players' speed and prudence against the deadly cold. A test of endurance and strategy, with success hinging on the player's ability to navigate and collect resources efficiently.

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Audience ScoreBased on 83 reviews

story9 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

Good graphics and beautiful nature create an appealing visual experience.
The game offers a simple and stress-free survival challenge, making it accessible for casual players.
Achievements are easy to obtain, providing a sense of accomplishment within a short playtime.

Gameplay is overly simplistic, lacking depth and variety, making it feel more like a demo than a full game.
Technical issues, such as unresponsive controls and broken menus, detract from the overall experience.
The game is very short, with limited exploration and content, leading to a feeling of being unfinished.

story
27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
56%
11%
The reviews highlight a mix of opinions on the story aspect, with some praising its fast-paced, action-packed nature and engaging characters, while others feel that the brevity of the narrative limits character development and backstory. Many appreciate the intriguing and suspenseful elements, though some suggest that a longer format could enhance the depth of the plot and relationships. Overall, the story is described as enjoyable but could benefit from more complexity.
- “Exceptional story.”
- “Before Nightfall was an intriguing, action-packed, suspenseful, exciting storyline that had me on the edge of my seat throughout the book, even though it was a novella.”
- “A fast-paced story full of action, adventure, and romance.”
- “If you've ever played a survival game like Rust, imagine that except nothing except walking around collecting logs and branches with no combat, no multiplayer, no crafting, no story, no advancement, no nothing except walking around collecting wood.”
- “The story moves so quickly, there wasn’t much time to become invested in her character.”
- “It was pretty short, so not enough time for a complex backstory which I would've preferred so I can appreciate the characters more.”
graphics
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
64%
9%
27%
Overall, the graphics of the game receive positive feedback, with many users praising their quality and visual appeal, often rating them between 7 to 8 out of 10. However, some reviews note that while the graphics are impressive, they do not necessarily enhance the overall gameplay experience.
- “The graphics are actually crazy good, and the game runs quite well.”
- “The graphics are amazing!”
- “Okay graphics and that's it.”
- “Basically boring and repetitive busy work, with at least some pretty decent graphics and an okay soundtrack.”
- “The graphics are the only thing standing out for its low price.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The music aspect of the game is largely criticized for its absence, with players noting that there is no background music aside from ambient sounds like fire and wood interactions. Many recommend supplementing the experience with personal music playlists, particularly thriller soundtracks, to enhance the atmosphere. Overall, the lack of engaging music contributes to a perception of monotony in gameplay.
- “There wasn't any music for me, so I recommend playing your favorite movie or anime OST in the background, especially thriller-type music to add suspense.”
- “Basically boring and repetitive busy work, with at least some pretty decent graphics and an okay soundtrack.”
- “No music or sounds (except the fire and when dealing with the wood).”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
50%
The gameplay is generally perceived as simplistic and lacking depth, with some users likening it to a demo rather than a full game. While it can be exciting at times, many reviewers express a desire for more mechanics and content to enhance the experience. Overall, the gameplay scores low, with a notable emphasis on the need for updates to improve its depth and engagement.
- “Gameplay is simple but exciting.”
- “If the game gets updated with more details or mechanics, I will try it again.”
- “There's no real gameplay or anything, it's more like a demo than a real game.”
- “8/10 graphics, 3/10 gameplay, 6/10 mechanics.”
- “Simple gameplay, yet I died 2 times because I forgot to warm myself up during my search for wood.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The reviews indicate that the short novel's fast pace comes at the expense of meaningful character development, leaving key relationships and backstories, such as Timmy and his sister's paternity and the dynamics between Lissa and Colt, underexplored. Additionally, the lack of depth in secondary characters and the concept of max security further detracts from the overall emotional engagement.
- “To say this short novel is fast-paced is the understatement of the year, but what was sacrificed by its brevity was any real character development, an explanation of Timmy and his sister's paternity, a better explanation of what max security is all about, and how some of the secondary players fit in, as well as any deep emotional connection between Lissa and Colt.”
- “The characters felt one-dimensional and lacked any meaningful growth throughout the story, making it hard to invest in their journeys.”
- “Despite the intriguing premise, the character arcs were disappointingly shallow, leaving me feeling disconnected from their struggles and triumphs.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is generally well-received, providing a solid and immersive experience that can effectively engage players for several hours, earning an 8/10 rating.
- “If you need to kill a few hours, it's actually a pretty solid atmospheric experience.”
- “8/10 for atmosphere”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviewers note that while the short novel is fast-paced, it sacrifices character development and emotional depth, particularly in the relationships between key characters like Lissa and Colt, leaving readers wanting more connection and clarity regarding their backgrounds and motivations.