Billy's Nightmare
- October 26, 2023
- SantaGames
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Get on itch.io StoreIn "Billy's Nightmare," players enter a child's nightmare world and use abilities and items based on child logic to defeat enemies. With a variety of unlockable outfits, each with unique primary and secondary abilities, players can choose their playstyle. Fast mounts and friendly combat pets assist players in exploring and battling nightmare creatures.
Reviews
- Engaging gameplay with a variety of unique costumes and abilities that enhance replayability.
- Well-designed environments and enemy encounters that provide a satisfying challenge without being overly difficult.
- Strong cooperative play options, both local and remote, adding to the fun and social aspect of the game.
- Some costumes and items lack variety, leading to repetitive gameplay after extended play sessions.
- Cooldowns on skills can hinder gameplay flow, especially during intense combat situations.
- The pixel art style, while generally good, can sometimes feel basic and could benefit from more detailed designs.
- story4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The story is well-crafted and consistent, featuring relevant bosses and enemies that enhance the overall experience. Players find a personal connection to the narrative, particularly in the context of childhood fears, and appreciate the engaging tutorial that complements the storyline effectively.
“The world and story are pretty consistent, with relevant bosses and enemies.”
“The tutorial is awesome, and the story is perfect.”
“The world and story are pretty consistent, but the relevance of bosses and enemies feels lacking.”
“As someone who had a lot of nightmares as a kid, I can really relate to the setting and story of Billy's Nightmare.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay is highly praised for its smooth mechanics and engaging experience, reflecting the significant effort and dedication of the two-man development team. Players appreciate the continuous improvements made based on community feedback, and the overall fun factor is enhanced by the game's excellent music.
“I don't normally write reviews for games, but this one is really close to my heart. I just wanted to take a second to give it the praise it deserves. It has come a long way and has so much effort put into it, and the gameplay reflects that. If you're reading this, I strongly recommend you give this game a try.”
“The 2-man dev team did a great job over the years by listening to feedback from their YouTube devlogs and keeping everyone updated on the progress. The game plays super smooth and has awesome music with fun gameplay.”
“Finished the gameplay loop several times.”
“The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks variety.”
“The controls are unresponsive, making the gameplay frustrating.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game's pixel art style is generally well-received, but some users feel it can be overly simplistic, suggesting that certain models and environments could benefit from more detail. While the old-school graphics have their charm, this basic aesthetic may contribute to the game's lack of popularity.
“Cool old school graphics.”
“The pixel art style is generally good, but it can be a bit basic at times. I believe the game could benefit from more detailed models and environments. Despite this, the technical design of the game is impressive.”
“The pixel art style is generally good, but it often feels too basic. I believe the game could benefit from more detailed models and environments. This simplistic style might be a reason why the game isn't very popular, despite its solid technical design.”
“The graphics are underwhelming and lack the polish expected from modern games. The environments feel flat and uninspired, which detracts from the overall experience.”
“While the game has a unique aesthetic, the graphics often appear outdated and lack the depth needed to fully engage players. It feels like a missed opportunity to create a more immersive visual experience.”
- humor2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its dark and gory humor, blending nostalgic childhood themes with a funny narrative that creates a unique and entertaining experience.
“The game takes you on a humorous, dark, and gory ride through a variety of nightmare themes full of childhood nostalgia.”
“The humor is cleverly woven into the gameplay, making even the darkest moments feel lighthearted.”
“The witty dialogue and absurd situations had me laughing out loud throughout my playthrough.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received high praise for enhancing the overall experience, with players noting its quality and how it complements the smooth gameplay and engaging gunplay. The developers' responsiveness to feedback has also contributed to the game's polished sound design.
“The 2-man dev team did a great job over the years by listening to feedback from their YouTube devlogs and keeping everyone updated on the progress. The game plays super smooth and has awesome music with fun gameplay.”
“Great gunplay and sound design, as well as music.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's extensive character equipment options significantly enhance its replayability, while the cooperative gameplay offers a unique and enjoyable experience when playing with friends.
“The wide selection of character equipment allows for great replayability, and the co-op mode sets it apart from similar titles, making it super fun to play with your friends.”
