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Fear Of Nightmares: Madness Descent

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76%Game Brain Score
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graphics, gameplay
76% User Score Based on 84 reviews

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Fear Of Nightmares: Madness Descent is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by Christoffer Ryrvall and was released on September 11, 2017. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"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.

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76%
Audience ScoreBased on 84 reviews
atmosphere3 positive mentions
graphics4 negative mentions
  • The game delivers genuinely terrifying jumpscares that can catch even seasoned players off guard.
  • At a low price point, it provides a unique and memorable horror experience that some players find worth their time.
  • 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 well-made game.
  • graphics
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics are generally considered subpar, featuring unattractive environments and odd glowing yellow objects. Despite these shortcomings, the game's ability to evoke fear remains impressive.

    • “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 poor, detracting from the overall experience of the game.”
    • “The visuals are disappointing, lacking detail and polish, which makes it hard to immerse yourself in the game world.”
  • gameplay
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Gameplay is criticized for its lack of depth and clarity, with players struggling to navigate challenging levels due to poorly designed mechanics. The game is described as one-dimensional, with symbolic elements that reflect the frustration and futility experienced during play. Overall, the gameplay experience is deemed unsatisfactory and confusing.

    • “If you do reach the third level on easy, you won't be able to solve the amazing 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.”
  • stability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is criticized for being poorly made and riddled with bugs, which detracts from the overall experience, despite some effective jump scares.

    • “The game is poorly made and filled with bugs, which detracts from the overall experience.”
    • “The game suffers from numerous stability issues that make it frustrating to play.”
    • “Frequent crashes and glitches ruin the immersion and enjoyment of the game.”
  • atmosphere
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere is characterized by a consistently eerie and unsettling outdoor setting, effectively enhancing the game's overall sense of creepiness.

    • “The outdoor atmosphere is wonderfully creepy, enhancing the overall experience.”
    • “The game creates a beautifully eerie outdoor atmosphere that keeps you on edge.”
    • “The atmosphere is filled with a nice, creepy vibe that immerses you in the game.”
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Fear Of Nightmares: Madness Descent is a action adventure game.

Fear Of Nightmares: Madness Descent is available on PC and Windows.

Fear Of Nightmares: Madness Descent was released on September 11, 2017.

Fear Of Nightmares: Madness Descent was developed by Christoffer Ryrvall.

Fear Of Nightmares: Madness Descent has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its atmosphere but disliked it for its graphics.

Fear Of Nightmares: Madness Descent is a single player game.

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