Fatal Midnight

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Fatal Midnight is a single player action game. It was developed by Happy Belated Birthday Maxim! and was released on October 23, 2024. It received very positive reviews from players.

Fatal Midnight ist ein atmosphärisches Ego-Walking-Simulator-Horrorspiel, in dem du ein geheimnisvolles Haus erkundest, um deine Schwester zu finden. Während du dich dem Ort näherst, spürst du eine bedrohliche Stimmung und musst einen tödlichen Unfall überleben. Stilistische Grafiken und hochwertiger 3D-Sound verstärken das spannende Erlebnis.

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Audience ScoreBased on 38 reviews

story6 positive mentions

The game features a creepy atmosphere with great graphics and sound design, effectively building tension and fear.
It includes numerous jump scares that are well-executed, providing a thrilling experience for horror fans.
The story has interesting twists and keeps players engaged throughout the short playtime.

The game is quite short, lasting only about 30-40 minutes, which may not justify the price for some players.
There are issues with the aspect ratio, resulting in black bars on the sides of the screen, which detracts from the overall experience.
Some players found the ending unsatisfactory or confusing, which affected their overall enjoyment of the game.

story
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is generally well-received, praised for its engaging plot and effective twists, though some players found the ending confusing. With a blend of horror elements and high-quality graphics and sound, the narrative is described as both fun and impactful, despite its relatively short playtime of 30-40 minutes. Overall, it offers a compelling experience that keeps players intrigued.
- “Oh, and thanks for those with the patience enough to read my story, and maybe get a sense of how unfortunate events can unravel what might have been a great thing.”
- “Very well made game with a fantastic story!”
- “Graphics and sounds are of the highest quality, and I really like the story the game conveys; it was an awesome idea and the execution of it is excellent!”
- “Oh, and thanks to those with the patience to read my story, and maybe get a sense of how unfortunate events can unravel what might have been a great thing.”
- “While talking about the story further would ruin it, as it only clocks about 30-40 minutes of playtime, I definitely like some of the twists.”
atmosphere
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its classic horror vibe, effectively utilizing creepy graphics and sound design to create a tense and immersive experience. Players feel a constant sense of unease, with the environment enhancing the overall anxiety as they navigate through the game.
- “The atmosphere had a classic horror vibe to it.”
- “Creepy graphics and sounds: the game makes great use of the assets it has to create a spooky atmosphere, one that has you on edge with every sound and as you turn every corner.”
- “The game makes great use of the assets it has to create a spooky atmosphere, one that has you on edge with every sound and as you turn every corner.”
- “They really amped up the anxiety with the atmosphere.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the game are generally praised for their high quality and ability to create a spooky atmosphere, effectively enhancing the horror experience. However, some users noted a limitation with the fixed 4:3 aspect ratio, which results in large black bars on the sides of the screen. Overall, the visuals contribute significantly to the game's immersive storytelling and tension.
- “Graphics and sounds are of the highest quality, and I really like the story the game conveys; it was an awesome idea and the execution of it is excellent!”
- “Creepy graphics and sounds: the game makes great use of the assets it has to create a spooky atmosphere, one that has you on edge with every sound and as you turn every corner.”
- “This is one hell of a top-notch horror experience with an amazing haunting ghost and realistic graphics.”
- “- Weird aspect ratio: the game doesn't have any graphics settings to change this, but the in-game aspect ratio appears to be 4:3, which leaves some large black bars on the sides of the screen.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is described as an ambitious project that enhances the overall experience, intensifying as the gameplay progresses and contributing to the atmosphere, particularly during jump scares. Users appreciate how the music complements the game's mechanics, adding to the tension and excitement.
- “And I say that from experience, not of game creation but music; a song collaboration that turned into the single most ambitious music project I've had to date.”
- “Game was awesome, started off slow but the music was intensifying up until the jump scares came out; the flashlight mechanics were cool with the sway.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is praised for its intense atmosphere, with a slow build-up that culminates in effective jump scares, enhanced by engaging music and innovative flashlight mechanics. Players report a constant state of tension and excitement, making for a thrilling experience.
- “The game was awesome; it started off slow, but the music intensified up until the jump scares came out. The flashlight mechanics were cool with the sway.”
- “I was expecting something to jump out at any moment, and they kept pulling me along. I was in a constant state of panic.”
- “I was expecting something to jump out at any moment, but they kept pulling me along... here's a gameplay video of me being in a constant state of panic.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the project is highlighted by a significant incident where a collaborating partner experienced a hyper-emotional meltdown, leading to the abrupt halt of the song's distribution shortly after its release.