Dark Night

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Dark Night is a single player role playing game with a horror theme. It was developed by NighthoodGames and was released on January 11, 2016. It received negative reviews from players.

Welcome home Amelia, familiar eyes are watching you, and they want to play. Home alone you can feel them. You can hear their footsteps. You need to move. You have limited visibility. Light a matchstick to see in the dark. Close your eyes. Start begging for your life.

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Single-Player

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38%

Audience ScoreBased on 32 reviews

humor2 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

The game can be funny at times, providing some unexpected moments of humor.
The concept of hiding and roaming around adds an interesting dynamic to the gameplay.
Some players found the jump scares to be effective and intense, creating a creepy atmosphere.

The game suffers from poor graphics and technical issues, including crashing and unclear instructions.
Gameplay is often described as boring and uneventful, with a lack of engaging mechanics.
The jumpscares are criticized for being cheap and not genuinely scary, leading to frustration among players.

gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has been widely criticized for being boring and uneventful, with poor game mechanics and subpar graphics that detract from the overall experience. Recent patches intended to improve gameplay have instead been viewed as detrimental, leaving players dissatisfied with the lack of engaging content and ineffective mechanics.
- “The gameplay mechanics are engaging and provide a unique experience that keeps players coming back for more.”
- “The controls are intuitive, making it easy for new players to jump in while still offering depth for veterans.”
- “The variety of gameplay options allows for a personalized experience, catering to different play styles.”
- “Not to mention, the gameplay itself is boring and uneventful.”
- “But coming to the game mechanics and content: literally every texture and every model looks like it could have easily been drawn by a drunk, autistic 4-year-old on crack.”
- “There was a patch that 'changed' the game mechanics but in my opinion, it worsens an already terrible game.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music aspect of the game involves a music box that players must find and wind to care for a character referred to as "Papa." Players have noted the challenge of timing and navigation while trying to effectively use the music box, indicating that mastering the route to it is crucial for success.
- “Papa needs to be taken care of, so the player needs to search for a music box and wind it.”
- “Then, I thought to myself, 'Maybe I should memorize the route to the music box.' Okay, that should be good.”
- “I spent a good 5-10 minutes just running around the room with a music box until I ran out of matches.”
- “Perhaps I have the timing wrong, but this doesn’t work even when I walk towards him while winding the music box.”
- “It’s still 1:00 and I’m rushing to get the music box.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The graphics in Dark Night are noted for their disturbing and grotesque visuals, contributing to the horror experience, though some users have also reported technical issues that may detract from the overall presentation.
- “Dark Night is a horror game with some of the most disgusting visuals I have ever seen.”
- “The graphics are plagued with technical issues that detract from the overall experience.”
- “The visual design feels outdated and lacks the polish expected from modern games.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is hit-or-miss, with some players finding it amusing despite questioning its appropriateness in a horror context. While the $5 price tag may seem steep for some, it has provided memorable moments that players appreciate.
- “$5 may have been too much to spend on a game like this, but I don't regret buying it because now I have a funny memory on my channel that made it worth it.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is generally well-received, with users highlighting its engaging plot and character development. Many appreciate the depth and emotional resonance of the narrative, which adds to the overall gaming experience. However, some feel that certain elements could be more original or better executed.
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users report issues with stability, particularly noting that enemies exhibit buggy behavior, which can disrupt gameplay and diminish the overall experience.
- “The game is plagued by buggy enemies that often behave unpredictably.”
- “I encountered numerous stability issues, especially with enemy AI acting erratically.”
- “The frequent bugs with enemy interactions really detract from the overall experience.”