Before Nightfall
- July 28, 2018
- Pickle Drugs
Get on Steam"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.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Good graphics that create an appealing winter atmosphere.
- Simple and straightforward gameplay focused on collecting wood to keep a fire alive.
- Achievements are easy to obtain, making it a quick completion for players.
- Gameplay is overly simplistic and repetitive, lacking depth and variety.
- No music or sound effects aside from minimal environmental sounds, leading to a dull experience.
- Short playtime of around 45 minutes, with limited exploration and content.
- graphics11 mentions
- 64 % positive mentions
- 9 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising them as "crazy good" and "amazing," while others find them merely "okay" or repetitive. Despite the high visual quality, some users emphasize that impressive graphics do not necessarily correlate with enjoyable gameplay.
“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.”
- music6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music aspect of the game has received largely negative feedback, with many users noting the absence of any significant musical score, leading them to suggest playing their own soundtracks for added atmosphere. While some mention an "okay" soundtrack, the overall sentiment indicates that the music is either minimal or lacking, contributing to a sense of boredom during 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).”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
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, the overall mechanics are considered underdeveloped, leading to mixed reviews on its engagement and challenge. Many players express hope for future updates to enhance the gameplay experience.
“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.”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's story is criticized for being virtually nonexistent, with players describing it as a monotonous experience focused solely on gathering resources without any combat, multiplayer elements, crafting, or narrative progression.
“If you've ever played a survival game like Rust, imagine that except there's nothing to do but walk around collecting logs and branches. There's no combat, no multiplayer, no crafting, no story, no advancement—just aimlessly gathering wood.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is generally well-received, providing a solid and immersive experience that can effectively engage players for extended periods. Reviewers have rated it positively, with an average score of 8/10 for its atmospheric qualities.
“If you need to kill a few hours, it's actually a pretty solid atmospheric experience.”
“8/10 for atmosphere”
