Bump in the Night

About

"Bump in the Night" is a single-player horror game where you investigate haunted locations filled with unique ghosts and scares. As the leader, you assign tasks, distribute equipment, and direct your team of investigators, Bob and Susan, to gather evidence and uncover the secrets of each spooky environment. With varying difficulty levels and distinct challenges, each location offers a unique and immersive ghost-hunting experience.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

100%

Audience ScoreBased on 41 reviews

humor6 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game offers a unique take on the ghost hunting genre, allowing players to manage NPCs while experiencing psychological tension and jumpscares.
Twitch integration adds an interactive layer, allowing viewers to influence NPC actions, enhancing the overall experience.
Players can adopt cats in-game, adding a fun and lighthearted element to the otherwise spooky atmosphere.

The game may not appeal to those who prefer hands-on ghost hunting, as it relies heavily on directing NPCs.
Graphics and controls are considered mediocre, and the game is currently described as 'bare bones' with room for more content.
Some players feel the price point is a bit high for the current amount of content available in Early Access.

gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by a unique blend of project management and survival horror, where players must effectively direct NPC investigators while facing constant threats from a ghost. This combination creates a heightened sense of pressure and engagement, enhanced by numerous scripted haunting events and jump scares that keep players on edge. Overall, the innovative mechanics and content distinguish it from typical genre offerings, making for a fun and thrilling experience.
- “Really fun game with a lot of interesting mechanics.”
- “The mechanic of having to 'project manage' the investigators while still being spooked by the ghost and threatened brings a new level of pressure to get the NPCs to do what you need and find the evidence to stay alive.”
- “There are many scripted haunting events that will surprise and terrify you, from unique hunting mechanics to jump scares in your 'safe room' (it is not very safe).”
- “The mechanics and general content make this game stand out a mile from the run-of-the-mill similar genre games.”
humor
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game effectively blends humor with horror, creating a unique experience that balances scares with comedic elements. Players appreciate the lighthearted moments, making it an enjoyable single-player adventure for fans of ghost hunting and quirky themes.
- “It's a scary and funny single-player horror game for anyone who loves taking charge, ghost hunting, and cats.”
- “This game does a great job of being a little scary while also having a good sense of humor.”
- “The developers put in some humor in the game as well.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is highly praised for its quality, featuring beautifully crafted tracks, including original compositions with vocals. Players can unlock tunes as they explore, enhancing the immersive experience through a customizable music player integrated into the game's portal system. Overall, the combination of stunning ghost art and top-tier music significantly enriches the gameplay.
- “The ghost art in the notes is beautiful and the music is top tier!”
- “The computer is a fully fleshed out portal, allowing full customization, along with a music player that plays tunes you unlock as you discover various spooks and spirits.”
- “They even created music tracks for the game (with vocals and everything).”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics have received mixed feedback, with some users finding them mediocre, while others appreciate the solid visuals and eerie atmosphere that enhance the game's challenges and suspense. Overall, the graphical quality contributes to an engaging experience, despite some criticisms.
- “With its solid graphics and eerie atmosphere, each environment presents its own set of challenges and frights, keeping you on edge.”
- “Graphics are meh.”
- “Graphics are meh.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is characterized by solid graphics and an eerie ambiance, creating immersive environments that present unique challenges and maintain a constant sense of tension and unease.
- “With its solid graphics and eerie atmosphere, each environment presents its own set of challenges and frights, keeping you on edge.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The optimization of the game is highly praised, with users reporting excellent performance and no encountered issues.
- “Performance is really good too; I didn't run into any problems.”