Eleonor's Nightmares

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Eleonor's Nightmares is a single player action game. It was developed by JammyGames and was released on January 8, 2023. It received neutral reviews from players.

A fractured family, a lonely little girl, a mystery beyond the walls of dreams... Something is happening, and it doesn't seem to be good. Explore Molly Eleonor's nightmares, find the truth and, more importantly, do not die. Enjoy this new and scary adventure, you won't sleep again.

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Audience ScoreBased on 15 reviews

atmosphere1 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game has potential and offers a unique concept that could be developed further.
Graphically, the game looks better than expected for a free title, with some visually appealing elements.
The chase music and sound design contribute to the atmosphere, enhancing the horror experience at times.

The game suffers from poor controls and a lack of adjustment options, making gameplay frustrating.
Many aspects of the game feel unfinished or like a basic proof of concept, lacking depth and polish.
The flashlight mechanic is poorly implemented, with a frustrating recharge time that detracts from the gameplay experience.

graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics are surprisingly appealing, though some elements appear to be sourced from asset stores, leading to a mixed impression. While certain areas suffer from poor lighting, others showcase attractive visuals that enhance the overall experience, particularly when paired with effective sound design. Overall, the graphics are decent but inconsistent, with some moments feeling reminiscent of older titles.
- “Graphically, this game is very pretty (when you can see). The chase music definitely heightens the fear factor, and the overall sound design is pretty good!”
- “The game graphics look better than you might expect, but that's just because it looks like some or all of them are 'borrowed' from asset stores or wherever.”
- “Game visuals leave me feeling like I've been playing a beta of Duke 3D's dark levels... with a broken light, which you have to constantly spam to even have working.”
- “The graphics are really not incredibly bad; however, the lighting is inconsistent in some areas while others look very cool.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is criticized for being underdeveloped, with only a skeletal framework that fails to engage players. Many feel that the narrative elements, including notes, lack cohesion and appear more like developer commentary than integral parts of the story. Overall, while the game has potential, it requires significant improvements in storytelling and voice acting to enhance the experience.
- “Overall, I can see this being a lovely little game that you could charge for if you just ironed out some mechanics and fleshed out the story and voice acting a bit more.”
- “There is really no story here.”
- “There is a skeleton of a story but none of it can stand on its own.”
- “The notes alone were almost separated from the story and seemed as though they were notes from the developer.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by repetitive mechanics, primarily involving spamming a key and searching for items, which can feel monotonous. However, there is potential for improvement, suggesting that with better mechanics and a more developed narrative, the game could be enjoyable and worth a price.
- “Overall, I can see this being a lovely little game that you could charge for if you just ironed out some mechanics and fleshed out the story and voice acting a bit more.”
- “A permanent chaser bundled with a constantly broken flashlight, where the whole gameplay consists of spamming 'F' and searching for a key.”
- “Overall, I can see this being a lovely little game that you could charge $ for if you just ironed out some mechanics and fleshed out the story and voice acting a bit more.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere is generally considered basic, with audio elements that fail to create the expected thriller or horror ambiance, resulting in a less immersive experience.
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is reported to have bugs, which is somewhat expected given its free status, and there are occasional issues with voice acting synchronization. Overall, players find the stability to be acceptable despite these flaws.
- “It is buggy, but it's a free game, so that is to be expected. The voice acting sometimes doesn't match up during gameplay, but besides that, it's been okay so far.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's music, particularly the chase themes, effectively enhances the fear factor, while the overall sound design is generally well-received, though some players find it occasionally too loud.
- “The chase music definitely heightens the fear factor, and the overall sound design is pretty good!”
- “Graphically, this game is very pretty, and the music adds to the immersive experience.”
- “The chase music definitely heightens the fear factor, but at times it can be too loud.”
- “The overall sound design is pretty good, but it can be overwhelming in certain moments.”