Between Me and The Night

59%
Game Brain Score Based on 48 reviews
  • story
  • gameplay
  • graphics
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Sometimes a game doesn't need a thousand endings, gimmicks, and symbols to tell a story that makes it all worth it.
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Between Me and The Night is a surreal action-adventure game with a striking aesthetic. Players explore a dreamlike world as a young boy on the verge of adulthood, facing challenges and making choices that impact the narrative. The game masterfully blends atmospheric exploration with rhythm-based combat, offering a unique and immersive experience.

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Reviews

59%
Audience ScoreBased on 48 reviews
story5 positive mentions
stability2 negative mentions
  • The game features a deep and introspective story that explores themes of life, loss, and personal struggles, resonating emotionally with players.
  • The art style and graphics are praised for their beauty and atmospheric quality, enhancing the overall experience.
  • The soundtrack and sound design contribute positively to the game's ambiance, making key moments more impactful.
  • The gameplay is marred by frustrating controls and a convoluted item management system, making it difficult for players to engage with the game effectively.
  • Many players experienced bugs and glitches that hindered progress, including issues with saving and game mechanics that led to repeated restarts.
  • The puzzles lack clarity and direction, often requiring players to rely on walkthroughs, which detracts from the sense of accomplishment.
  • story15 mentions

    The game's story has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its depth and introspective themes, while others find it vague and convoluted. Many enjoy the intriguing premise and character development, but frustrations with gameplay mechanics and bugs detract from the overall experience, leaving some feeling that the narrative potential is not fully realized. Overall, the story is seen as both compelling and confusing, with a blend of positive and negative feedback regarding its execution.

    • “I really loved the story and the graphic style, and a great wordplay for night and knight!”
    • “Really depressing but good story.”
    • “The backstory is very deep and introspective and looks at the struggles a person faces over a lifetime.”
    • “Overall, I feel I haven't seen much of the story yet, simply because I keep having to do things over and over again.”
    • “The bugs ruin the immersion, and the abstract story feels like it's trying to be deep but just ends up leaving you a bit confused.”
    • “The plot is nothing short of vague and perhaps pretentious.”
  • gameplay12 mentions

    The gameplay has been criticized for its frustrating mechanics and overwhelming array of items that often lack purpose, leading to a confusing experience. While the game attempts to deliver a deeper narrative, it ultimately falls short due to technical issues and a lack of engaging gameplay, leaving players feeling dissatisfied. Despite its artistic merits, the overall execution of gameplay detracts significantly from the experience.

    • “The mechanics in a game are so important.”
    • “Classic point-and-click/adventure mechanics with a twist of mystery.”
    • “Etchy game mechanics with a fantastic story and beautiful graphical artwork.”
    • “This is clearly a very personal game, and I'm not questioning the vision behind it. It has a fairly basic but functioning art style and tells its story well, but it severely lacks in the gameplay department.”
    • “Without knowing this, however, the game tries to communicate a greater sense of value, and I think it fails because of the very nature of its gameplay.”
    • “I genuinely tried to play this game, but the overall gameplay doesn't seem worth it to me.”
  • graphics11 mentions

    Overall, the graphics of the game are well-received, with many users praising the art style, character designs, and atmospheric visuals. The game's aesthetic is described as beautiful and engaging, contributing positively to the storytelling experience. However, some critiques mention that while the graphics are appealing, they are somewhat undermined by issues in gameplay and user interface.

    • “I really loved the story and the graphic style, and a great word play for night and knight!”
    • “I like the concept of the game and really enjoyed the graphics and music.”
    • “Etchy game mechanics with a fantastic story and beautiful graphical artwork.”
    • “This is clearly a very personal game, and I'm not questioning the vision behind it. It has a fairly basic but functioning art style and tells its story well, but it severely lacks in the gameplay department.”
    • “Interesting theme and visuals are let down by absolutely terrible UI.”
  • music4 mentions

    The music in the game is generally well-received, with particular praise for the brother's record and the effective use of the limited soundtrack during key moments, enhancing the atmosphere during encounters and at the main menu. However, some players feel that despite the quality of the music and art style, the overall gameplay experience lacks engagement, impacting their desire to continue playing.

    • “I like the concept of the game and really enjoyed the graphics and music.”
    • “The soundtrack, while very limited, plays where it matters most and is generally welcomed during the seldom times it does play, be it the chilling pieces during encounters or even the somber main menu.”
    • “The soundtrack is very limited, but it plays where it matters most and is generally welcomed during the rare times it does play, whether it's the chilling pieces during encounters or the somber main menu.”
  • atmosphere3 mentions

    The game is praised for its strong atmosphere, effectively immersing players in various settings such as a brooding school, a troubled apartment, and a nostalgic childhood home. The combination of sound design and art style enhances the overall experience, contributing to a compelling and engaging environment.

    • “Pretty cool atmospheric game.”
    • “The atmosphere is captivating; whether you're tiptoeing through the brooding halls of the school, moping from a bad set of luck in the apartment, or curiously exploring your childhood home, this game excels in creating immersive environments with excellent sound design and art style.”
  • emotional2 mentions

    The game features a compelling concept with several touching emotional moments, enhanced by great concept art. However, players express frustration with the item management system and the abundance of ineffective items, which detracts from the overall emotional experience. Additionally, the saving system has been criticized, impacting players' engagement with the narrative.

    • “Very interesting concept, and certain parts of the game are actually quite touching and emotional.”
    • “Great concept art and emotional scenes.”
  • stability2 mentions

    The game's stability has been criticized for being somewhat clunky and buggy, with users reporting various glitches that affect the overall experience.

    • “A little clunky and buggy.”
    • “There are still some glitches in the game.”
  • character development1 mentions

    While the game features appealing music, art style, and an intriguing story, the lack of engaging gameplay detracts from the overall experience, leading to a diminished investment in character development.

  • replayability1 mentions

    Reviewers note that the game suffers from pacing and length issues, which contribute to a lack of replayability, making it less appealing for players seeking to revisit the experience.

    • “-½ for pacing, length, and lack of replayability.”
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