Before Nightfall: Summertime
- July 24, 2020
- Pickle Drugs
Get on SteamIn this game you will walk through a beautiful summer forest in search for firewood. There are no action, shooting, silly screamers here. This game is all about relaxation, peace, enjoying the nature, its sounds and realistic environment. The game uses the latest Unreal Engine 4, which makes graphics and lightning look super realistic. The main gameplay is based on a simple task – to collect…
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Windows
Reviews
- Beautiful graphics and serene atmosphere make for a relaxing experience.
- Easy to achieve all in-game accomplishments within a short playtime, appealing to achievement hunters.
- Simple gameplay focused on collecting firewood provides a unique twist on the walking simulator genre.
- The game suffers from technical issues, including bugs and lack of customizable controls.
- Critics label it as an asset flip with minimal effort put into development, raising ethical concerns.
- Limited gameplay depth and short duration may leave players wanting more substance.
- graphics6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their beauty and serene landscapes, enhancing the overall gameplay experience. However, some users noted the lack of resolution options and graphics customization, which could limit player preferences. Overall, while the visuals are appealing, the absence of graphical tweaks is a drawback.
“Beautiful graphics and landscape.”
“It's a little bit of a challenge gathering enough wood to survive the night, but the serene visuals and gameplay don't make it a chore to play multiple times.”
“It's quite nice and the graphics are beautiful.”
“There's no option to change the resolution and no useful graphics tweaks.”
“Graphics are okay, but the task of maintaining a fire by searching for firewood is quite easy; in less than 50 minutes, you can get the 5 achievements.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is largely criticized, with users noting a lack of narrative depth, as it primarily involves wandering and gathering resources without any combat or engaging storyline.
“No combat, no story, just wandering and picking up wood.”
“The plot is thin and lacks any real depth or engagement.”
“I found the narrative to be disjointed and confusing, making it hard to stay invested.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy has been criticized for being exploitative, with accusations of plagiarism due to a lack of credit for original artists and developers, leading to perceptions of the game as a cash grab.
“The developers didn't credit any of the artists and real game developers who created the assets, which feels like plagiarism and a cash grab.”
“The monetization strategy is overly aggressive, making it difficult to enjoy the game without spending money.”
“It feels like the game is designed to push players into spending more, rather than providing a fair experience.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers highlight the game's atmosphere as engaging, enhanced by pleasant sound design that contributes to an immersive experience.
“The sound design and overall atmosphere create an immersive experience.”
“The ambiance is captivating, drawing you into the game's world.”
“The combination of visuals and audio establishes a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game exhibits stability issues, including the absence of invisible walls that can lead to players falling off the map, and occasional bugs related to firewood collection.
“The game lacks some invisible walls, which can lead to players falling off the map, and it can be a bit buggy when trying to pick up firewood.”
“I frequently encounter bugs that disrupt gameplay, making it frustrating to enjoy the experience.”
“The stability issues are quite noticeable, with frequent crashes and glitches that hinder progress.”
