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Bump in the Night

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73%Game Brain Score
humor, optimization
gameplay, music
100% User Score Based on 24 reviews

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Bump in the Night is a single player strategy game. It was developed by Elzolabs and was released on October 22, 2024. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Bump in the Night is a single-player horror game where you are tasked with investigating a haunted location that features one of many unique ghosts and a multitude of different scares. Spooky EnvironmentsExplore a range of haunted locations, each with distinct map features, challenges, and varying difficulty levels. Certain ghosts may find it easier to use their unique abilities on specific maps …

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100%
Audience ScoreBased on 24 reviews
humor3 positive mentions
gameplay2 negative mentions
  • Unique gameplay that combines strategy with ghost hunting, allowing players to control NPCs while managing investigations from a safe location.
  • Engaging Twitch integration that allows viewers to interact with the game, adding an extra layer of fun and chaos.
  • The game features a humorous tone, memorable NPCs, and the ability to adopt cats, enhancing the overall experience.
  • As an early access title, the game has some bugs and missing features that need to be addressed.
  • Graphics and controls may not be the most polished, which could detract from the experience for some players.
  • The reliance on NPCs for evidence gathering may not appeal to players who prefer a more hands-on ghost hunting experience.
  • gameplay
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is characterized by a unique blend of project management and survival horror, where players must effectively direct investigators while contending with a menacing ghost. This combination of pressure and engaging mechanics, along with numerous scripted haunting events and unexpected jump scares, sets the game apart from typical titles in the genre, making it a thrilling and enjoyable experience.

    • “The mechanics and general content make this game stand out a mile from the run-of-the-mill similar genre games.”
    • “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).”
  • humor
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game effectively blends humor with horror, offering a unique experience that balances scares with comedic elements. Players appreciate the lighthearted moments, making it an enjoyable choice for those who enjoy ghost hunting and a touch of levity alongside the thrills.

    • “The developers infused the game with a delightful sense of humor.”
    • “TL;DR: It's a scary and funny single-player horror game for anyone who loves taking charge, ghost hunting, and cats.”
    • “This game strikes a perfect balance between being a little scary and having a great sense of humor.”
  • music
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is highly praised for its quality, featuring beautiful ghost art in the notes and top-tier tracks, including original compositions with vocals. Players can customize their experience through a music player that unlocks tunes as they explore the game’s supernatural elements.

    • “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, complete with vocals and everything.”
    • “The music in the game feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
    • “While the game has a music player, the tracks quickly become monotonous and fail to enhance the overall experience.”
    • “The sound design is underwhelming, and the music doesn't match the atmosphere of the game.”
  • optimization
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The optimization of the game is praised for its strong performance, with users reporting no issues during gameplay.

    • “Performance is really good too; I didn't run into any problems.”
    • “The optimization in this game is impressive, allowing for smooth gameplay even on lower-end systems.”
    • “I appreciate how well the game runs; the developers clearly put effort into optimizing the experience.”
  • graphics
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics received mixed feedback, with some users finding them mediocre, while others praised the solid visuals and eerie atmosphere that effectively enhance the game's challenges and suspense.

    • “With its solid graphics and eerie atmosphere, each environment presents its own set of challenges and frights, keeping you on edge.”
    • “Graphics are meh.”
  • atmosphere
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is characterized by solid graphics and an eerie ambiance, with each environment offering unique challenges and frights that maintain a sense of tension throughout.

    • “With its solid graphics and eerie atmosphere, each environment presents its own set of challenges and frights, keeping you on edge.”
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Bump in the Night is a strategy game.

Bump in the Night is available on PC and Windows.

Bump in the Night was released on October 22, 2024.

Bump in the Night was developed by Elzolabs.

Bump in the Night has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its humor but disliked it for its gameplay.

Bump in the Night is a single player game.

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