Fear Of Nightmares: Madness Descent
- September 11, 2017
- Christoffer Ryrvall
Get on Steam"Fear of Nightmares: Madness Descent" is a single-player horror adventure game. Players must navigate through a nightmarish world, avoiding monsters and solving puzzles to uncover the truth behind their own madness. With a focus on exploration and survival, the game offers a challenging and immersive experience for fans of the horror genre.
Reviews
- The game delivers genuinely terrifying jumpscares that can startle even seasoned horror fans.
- At a low price point, it provides a unique and memorable experience that some players find worth keeping in their library.
- The developer is responsive and has shown willingness to improve the game based on player feedback.
- The game suffers from poor graphics, confusing controls, and numerous bugs that hinder gameplay.
- Many players find the difficulty level frustrating, with some unable to progress past the early stages due to unbalanced mechanics.
- Despite its scares, the overall game design is considered lacking, leading to a consensus that it is not a fun experience.
- graphics2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The graphics have been widely criticized as subpar, featuring unattractive environments and odd glowing objects. Despite these shortcomings, the game's ability to evoke fear has been noted as a strong point, overshadowing the visual flaws.
“The graphics are, for the most part, subpar, with some extremely ugly environments and weird glowing yellow objects all over the place.”
“The graphics are quite disappointing, lacking detail and polish, which detracts from the overall experience.”
“The visual quality is below average, making it hard to immerse myself in the game world.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Gameplay is criticized for its lack of mechanics and clarity, particularly in navigating challenging sections like the maze with white monsters, which can lead to frustration. The overall experience is described as one-dimensional, with symbolic elements that reflect the game's shortcomings and the player's potential dissatisfaction.
“If you do reach the third level on easy, you won't be able to solve the maze of the bugged white monsters as there is absolutely no mechanic or way to understand how to sneak past them.”
“I have put brilliant symbolism everywhere in this game, from the flat tree leaves symbolizing this game's one-dimensional gameplay, to the suicide at the start of the game symbolizing what you will do after you play this game.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game is criticized for being poorly made and riddled with bugs, yet it still manages to deliver effective jump scares that evoke strong reactions from players.
“The game is poorly optimized and crashes frequently, making it frustrating to play.”
“I experienced constant lag and glitches that ruined the overall experience.”
“The stability issues are so severe that I couldn't progress past the first level without the game freezing.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere is characterized by a pleasantly eerie outdoor setting that enhances the overall experience.
“The outdoor atmosphere is wonderfully creepy, immersing you in a world filled with tension and suspense.”
“The game creates a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere that keeps you on edge.”
“Every corner of the environment is designed to evoke a sense of unease, making the atmosphere truly captivating.”
