DARK NIGHT WITH FLOPPA
- January 6, 2023
- BLOCK 211
"Dark Night with Floppa" is a surreal performance art game featuring the infamous Floppa meme. Players navigate a dark and abstract world, interacting with bizarre and psychedelic objects while avoiding Orcra, a terrifying spider creature. The game is a unique and humorous exploration of internet culture and the absurdity of memes.
Reviews
- The game features a deeply compelling narrative and revolutionary mechanics that are considered a standard for the industry.
- Players find the game to be an incredibly immersive horror experience with stunning visuals and sound design that heightens the tension.
- Many players report that the game has changed their lives, providing them with joy, inspiration, and a sense of community.
- The gameplay can become boring after a short time, with some players feeling that it lacks depth and replayability.
- There are numerous bugs and performance issues, including crashes and unresponsive controls that detract from the experience.
- Some players find the game excessively scary, leading to frustration rather than enjoyment, and feel it may not be suitable for everyone.
- gameplay50 mentions
- 28 % positive mentions
- 66 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The gameplay of "Dark Night with Floppa" is described as both captivating and challenging, featuring innovative mechanics that enhance the horror experience, such as managing light sources and navigating through dark environments. While some players find the gameplay addictive and immersive, others criticize it for becoming repetitive and less engaging after a short period. Overall, the game balances stunning visuals with a tense atmosphere, making it a notable entry in the horror genre despite some mixed opinions on its mechanics.
“It's addicting and revolutionary mechanics should be the standard for the industry.”
“How the game manages to balance its astonishing visuals and incredibly tense gameplay is absolutely insane, and it creates for one of the best horror experiences out there.”
“With its compelling gameplay, stunning graphics, immersive sound design, and unnerving atmosphere, this game is a true masterpiece that deserves recognition as one of the greatest games of our generation.”
“This game is obviously a meme and I laughed at the opening screen, but the game itself is very boring after about 5 minutes of gameplay.”
“-familiar gameplay, much like the inferior Slenderman games.”
“-the flashlight seems very unresponsive, and if it even has any real effect on gameplay, I do not know.”
- graphics26 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are widely praised for their stunning quality and attention to detail, which significantly enhance the horror experience and create a chilling ambiance. Reviewers highlight the balance between the visuals and tense gameplay, making it a standout title in the horror genre. However, some users note that graphics may not be the primary focus for every player, with a few mentioning lower performance metrics.
“How the game manages to balance its astonishing visuals and incredibly tense gameplay is absolutely insane, and it creates one of the best horror experiences out there.”
“The attention to detail in the game's graphics creates a chilling ambiance that enhances the overall sense of dread.”
“The graphics are absolutely stunning, and the environment is filled with a sense of dread.”
“Despite its meager graphics, my frames per second did not go past 40.”
“✅ Graphics don't matter in this game.”
“~ graphics ~”
- humor21 mentions
- 90 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is largely centered around its parody of "Slender: The Eight Pages," featuring amusing cat pictures and a lighthearted tone that some players find entertaining. While many reviews highlight its comedic elements and recommend it for casual play, others criticize it as lacking depth and not living up to expectations, suggesting it may not be worth the time for everyone. Overall, the game offers a mix of humor and mild scares, appealing primarily to those looking for a quick, funny experience.
“But for real, this game is decent for 99 cents and is a funny parody of Slender: The Eight Pages. For a slight challenge, you can try winter mode to yell at Floppa every time.”
“Honest review: 8/10. A funny, a bit scary and creepy little game which you can play when you have some free time.”
“Very funny and entertaining; I would recommend it if you're bored and in general.”
“It's not funny and it's a worse version of Slenderman; don't waste your money and, more importantly, don't waste your time.”
- story20 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The game's story is widely praised for its captivating and gradually unfolding narrative, which keeps players engaged as they explore a haunting world filled with rich lore and complex characters. Reviewers highlight the emotional depth of the antagonist, Floppa, who is portrayed as a misguided figure seeking love and acceptance. However, some users note a lack of story in certain aspects, comparing it unfavorably to simpler games.
“As far as story goes, it features a captivating storyline that unfolds gradually, keeping players engaged and eager to uncover the secrets of the game's haunting world.”
“But I have to admit that it has an amazing lore and storytelling about a cat that was rejected by her clan and is now desperately searching through the forest for food, but she finds you.”
“You have incredible graphics, a very good story, excellent gameplay, and best of all, as mentioned, it's a pretty scary game.”
“✅ this game has no story”
“🔲 like playing temple runners for the story”
“Now, despite being the antagonist of this story, floppa is not a bad person deep down, but instead just a misguided individual who simply seeks the love and affection he was denied for so long.”
- atmosphere12 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its dark, immersive environments that evoke a sense of dread and suspense. Players are enveloped in meticulously crafted settings, from eerie forests to abandoned buildings, where danger feels ever-present. This unsettling atmosphere is considered one of the game's strongest assets, contributing significantly to its overall impact and acclaim.
“The dark, atmospheric environments are meticulously crafted, immersing players in a nightmarish setting where danger lurks around every corner.”
“From the dimly lit forests to the abandoned buildings, every location is dripping with atmosphere and dread.”
“Dnwf thrusts players into a dark and foreboding atmosphere, immersing them in an eerie environment filled with suspense and tension.”
“From the dimly lit forests to the abandoned buildings, every location is dripping with atmosphere and dripping with dread.”
- emotional6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Despite its initial appearance as a simple clone, "Night with Floppa" is praised for its profound emotional depth, engaging narrative, and the impactful character arc that resonates with players, often evoking tears and deep contemplation about life.
“Night with Floppa may just seem like a lazy Slender clone, but in reality, it is a deep, thrilling, scary, and emotional game that made me contemplate life and what it means to live.”
“The arc our protagonist goes through is so engaging that it made me cry.”
“Heartbreaking.”
- monetization4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization of "Dark Night with Floppa" has been criticized as a cash grab, with some users suggesting it merely exploits the popularity of the Floppa meme without offering substantial content or originality.
“Was this just nothing... but a cash grab?”
“Now, a bunch of no-name losers might claim that Dark Night with Floppa is just a cash grab hopping on a trend to capitalize on the genius that is Floppa by slapping it onto Slender.”
“Was this just nothing... but a cash grab?”
- optimization4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant optimization issues, with users reporting poor performance and problems with the Steam overlay functionality during gameplay. Overall, the lackluster optimization detracts from the gaming experience.
“Slender meme game with terrible performance and the Steam overlay doesn't really work in-game.”
“- Performance is also lackluster in this game.”
- music2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The reviews highlight that the music in the game is engaging and enhances the overall experience, with many users praising its quality and composition. The soundtrack effectively complements the gameplay, creating an immersive atmosphere that resonates with players. Overall, the music is considered a standout feature that adds significant value to the game.