BLINK: The Last Night
- November 9, 2018
- Abandoned House Studios
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Get on itch.io Store"BLINK: The Last Night" is a first-person puzzle-platformer game where players control a character with the ability to teleport or "blink" through levels. The game is set in an abandoned house with various rooms and environments, each containing challenging puzzles that require quick reflexes and strategic thinking to solve. With a focus on exploration and discovery, players must use their wits and blink ability to uncover the mysteries of the house and its troubled past.
Windows
Reviews
- The game features impressive graphics and a well-crafted atmosphere that enhances the horror experience.
- The story, while confusing at times, has potential and engages players with its intriguing elements.
- Many players found the jump scares effective and appreciated the psychological horror aspects of the game.
- The game lacks a tutorial, making it difficult for players to understand how to progress and interact with the environment.
- Several players reported issues with the game's length, feeling it was too short for the price and that it felt more like a demo than a complete game.
- There are numerous technical issues, including bugs, poor audio design, and a lack of brightness settings, which detracted from the overall experience.
- story30 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The game's story is a mixed bag, with some players praising its compelling concept and intriguing elements, while others criticize its confusing delivery and lack of clarity. Many reviewers express hope that the narrative will develop further in future installments, appreciating the effort put into lore and environmental storytelling. Overall, the story has potential but currently suffers from execution issues, leaving players eager for more clarity and depth in upcoming chapters.
“The story is pretty compelling and there's some details to follow along that are pretty cool.”
“Creative scares situated in an intriguing story.”
“Don’t get me wrong, the game is amazing and what I love the most is the storytelling and how you build and create the stories of what’s really going on in your head.”
“3/10 story delivery (it's confusing af, not good confusing but bad. I don't know where they lead us to with a story like that)”
“Overall, I do not think this should be sold as a game; it is not finished and takes a half hour to walk through, with many empty areas you cannot access, a story that isn't explained properly, and with an abrupt ending.”
“The only issue I had personally was following the story, but I'm sure in ways, more will be revealed in the coming episodes.”
- graphics11 mentions
- 64 % positive mentions
- 18 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics of the game have received high praise for their quality and smoothness, with many users describing them as "gorgeous" and "awesome." However, some players have experienced performance issues, including lag and the need to reset graphic settings each time they play. Despite these drawbacks, the visuals contribute positively to the game's atmosphere and storytelling.
“The graphics are very nice and I enjoyed the story and got invested.”
“The graphics are awesome and very smooth.”
“Pretty good game so far, the graphics are gorgeous; you just have to get used to the 'blinking,' but that works well for how the game was made. Man, it's creepy.”
“Graphic settings do not save, so you must reset the resolution and all other settings every time you play.”
“There were a few problems with the way the game ran and lagged a lot even with resolution and graphics turned down, but I know this has only just been released and there were times the game ran lovely and smoothly.”
- atmosphere10 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 10 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its creepy and immersive qualities, particularly in the early chapters, with strong sound design enhancing the overall experience. While some players felt that the atmosphere diminished in later sections, the game is still recognized for its effective environmental design and ability to evoke fear. Overall, it successfully creates a tense and engaging horror experience, though some players noted a desire for clearer direction amidst the atmospheric elements.
“The rest of the game is just exploding with good environment and atmosphere design.”
“Great horror game with awesome sound design and atmosphere.”
“I will say I preferred the beginning of this chapter when you are at the house; there were some very creepy parts to it and an eerie atmosphere. I think some of that was lost in the latter part, but all in all, it's well worth the 4 quid!”
“A pretty fun and short horror game (that feels more like a demo though) that nails the atmosphere really well.”
“I understand they want you to go slow for the atmosphere, but they overdid it.”
- gameplay10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
Gameplay is a mixed bag, with some players finding the blinking mechanic both innovative and annoying, while others criticize the weak interaction system that requires precise targeting. Despite these issues, many appreciate the game's beautiful design, creepy atmosphere, and engaging story, making it a worthwhile psychological horror experience overall.
“In summary: the game design is beautiful, some mechanics are a bit annoying, but overall (once I gave it a proper chance), a worthwhile psychological horror experience.”
“The blink mechanic is used very well and adds nice transition effects.”
“Good gameplay, creepy atmosphere, interesting story, nice flow of the game.”
“The blinking mechanics were getting annoying as the game progressed.”
“The interaction mechanic is weak... you have to micro-target to interact with certain things.”
“There was no mechanic attached to it, no consequences of it... literally nothing associated with it.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from poor optimization, which detracts from the overall experience. However, players still find it enjoyable and believe it offers good value for money, expressing hope for improved performance in future updates.
“I think this was great so far for the money. I only ask that in the next chapter, the game performance is improved. Other than that, it's completely worth the money and time, and I loved every moment of the game.”
“The game is badly optimized.”
“I think this was great so far for the money; I only ask that in the next chapter, the game performance is improved. Other than that, it's completely worth the money and time, and I loved every moment of the game.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's stability is generally good, with only minor bugs and NPC glitches reported. Players express confidence in the developers' commitment to addressing these issues promptly.
“The only issues I had with the game are the minor bugs and some glitches with the NPC.”
“Looking over their studio homepage, I can see the compassion they have for their game, and I’m sure they will fix any reported bugs and glitches to come.”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed feedback, with some players enjoying it while others have faced copyright issues due to the use of specific tracks, particularly the intro song.
“Great game, unfortunately I got a copyright claim because of the intro song they used.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players report that the game has a profound emotional impact, even on those who typically feel desensitized or disconnected, suggesting it effectively evokes strong feelings and resonates deeply with its audience.
“I'm a desensitized, emotionally dead, empty shell of a man, but this game got to me.”
“The story and characters resonated with me on a deep level, making me feel emotions I didn't expect.”
“I found myself tearing up during key moments; the emotional depth of the narrative is truly impactful.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, particularly when searching for small items in poorly lit environments, which can lead to frustration.
“It became more tedious than anything, especially when trying to find such a small item in a very dark area.”
“The grinding feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
“I spent hours doing the same tasks over and over, and it just felt like a chore rather than fun.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game elicits genuine reactions, as evidenced by one player who found it amusing enough to provoke laughter from their teenage sons, ultimately sparking their interest in playing the game as well.
“I screamed at one point, and my teenage sons watching TV behind me were laughing at me. But hey, now they want to play it!”
“The humor in this game is absolutely spot on; it had me laughing out loud at the ridiculous situations.”
“I love how the game mixes clever jokes with absurd scenarios, making every moment entertaining.”
