Fear the Night

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In "Fear the Night - 恐惧之夜" , survive in a world overrun by zombies during the day and seek shelter at night when they become more aggressive. Reclaim and fortify facilities, destroy zombie caves, and manage resources to restore order in this sandbox survival horror. Zombies employ various tactics to hunt prey, demanding strategic, team-based play to ensure survival.

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49%

Audience ScoreBased on 348 reviews

gameplay11 positive mentions

stability13 negative mentions

The game has a lot of potential and offers a fun zombie survival experience when it works properly.
The crafting and survival mechanics are engaging, providing a sense of accomplishment when progressing.
The game is enjoyable with friends, making it a good choice for cooperative play.

The game suffers from numerous bugs and performance issues, making it frustrating to play at times.
Many players report problems with server connectivity and the inability to find or create servers.
The game feels abandoned by the developers, with little to no updates or communication regarding fixes.

gameplay
42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
26%
64%
10%
The gameplay of the reviewed games presents a mix of experiences, with some titles offering engaging mechanics reminiscent of Asian-style MMORPGs, while others suffer from poor graphics and bugs. Players appreciate action-packed elements and unique features like structure takeover, but many express frustration over outdated visuals, lack of clarity in mechanics, and the need for optimization. Overall, while some games show potential and provide enjoyable gameplay, significant improvements are necessary to enhance the overall experience.
- “The gameplay is genuinely impressive.”
- “It is action packed and your pace and style of gameplay determines where and how fast you get somewhere in the game.”
- “The gameplay, while not perfect, is great; the gathering, crafting, and leveling seem nicely balanced.”
- “The mechanics and the ways that the game are played require a large active community, and this game just doesn't invite people to necessarily want to put in the time.”
- “Runs like a bag of crap even on a high-end machine; graphics are aged, gameplay is poor, and the way zombies run at you with their arms down by their side is ridiculous.”
- “Most of the game has nothing even close to what you can see in the pictures; in reality, it looks awful, outdated, and several mechanics don't even work.”
graphics
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
28%
60%
12%
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with some players noting that they appear outdated and unoptimized, often running poorly even on high-end machines. While a few users appreciate the clean and stable visuals, many criticize the overall quality, describing it as subpar compared to other recent titles. Overall, the consensus suggests that while there are some redeeming qualities, significant improvements are needed to enhance the graphical experience.
- “The graphics are clean and accurate (the odd glitch here and there).”
- “Fear the Night is that game... from the very first time I started this game and played it, it ran smooth with very few graphical flaws or gameplay issues.”
- “I hate to be negative, so I'll start by mentioning the graphics look quite good for a newly released early access title.”
- “Complete and utter dog turd; no updates for a while, no graphic enhancements, no nothing.”
- “All servers are empty... max graphics look terrible.”
- “Graphics look about 10 years old and the UI is rougher than sandpaper.”
optimization
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
18%
65%
18%
Overall, the game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with many players noting significant issues such as poor performance and unoptimized graphics settings. While some users report a smooth experience with no bugs, the consensus is that the game requires substantial improvements to reach its full potential. Players express hope for future updates to enhance optimization and overall user experience.
- “Optimization is great as well and I've encountered literally zero bugs so far, which is crazy for an early access title that's been out just a few short weeks.”
- “It's optimized and runs smoothly, which is a welcome surprise compared to other early access games.”
- “I recommend the game and am hoping to see it develop into its potential, but understand it has a long way to go to be optimized and user-friendly.”
- “Graphics options should be optimized further because, honestly, they are lacking.”
- “The concept feels good, but the optimization is very poor. I'm waiting for a better version.”
- “Short version: this game is in no way optimized for the specs provided. I match the recommended requirements by far, and it does not run well even on 'pathetic' settings.”
stability
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is a mixed bag, with many players reporting significant bugs and glitches that hinder gameplay, while others have experienced minimal issues and found enjoyment despite the problems. Some reviews highlight a rushed release and poor netcode, suggesting that the game may still be in a rough state, particularly for those not willing to navigate its flaws. Overall, while some players appreciate the fun aspects, the consensus leans towards a need for substantial improvements in stability.
- “The game looked really fun but is overall very buggy and broken.”
- “This game is a buggy waste of time.”
- “The hunters are buggy and will hit you even if you move out of the way, forcibly knocking your weapon out of your hands and causing you frustration.”
grinding
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience; while some enjoy the challenge of gathering resources and the thrill of survival, others feel it can become tedious and unrewarding, especially when progress is lost due to server issues. The game shows potential but often frustrates players with its grind-heavy mechanics, particularly in the early stages, leading to a lack of motivation to continue. Overall, the enjoyment of grinding seems to depend on individual play styles and the stability of the game's servers.
- “Official servers keep going offline/permanently shut down and all progress keeps getting lost, which is terrible in a grinding game such as this one.”
- “This game shows a lot of promise in theory, but in practice it makes for a rather grindy, unrewarding experience.”
- “At this point, the game's intro and early game are so tedious and boring, I don't really want to keep playing.”
monetization
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization of the game has been heavily criticized, with users labeling it as a blatant cash grab that lacks substance and long-term support. Many reviewers express skepticism about the developers' intentions, citing a history of similar practices and warning potential players to avoid the game until significant improvements are made.
- “Devs released the game and all it is, is a cash grab.”
- “This dev has a history of cash grabbing games; they get it so far and then poof, you never hear from them anymore.”
- “Avoid this asset flip, cash grab, loosely disguised as a game.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
33%
50%
The game's story begins with a relatable zombie survival premise, but players find it lacking in depth and structure, as there is no introductory quest to guide them. Additionally, technical issues, such as teleportation glitches affecting house ownership, detract from the overall experience, leaving the narrative feeling unfinished and frustrating.
- “Pretty decent start to a zombie survival story; it is relatable and highly probable.”
- “That aside, the game is very unfinished; there's no intro or simple starting quest of any sort to get you started in the right direction.”
- “I felt the need to come back and update this with the full story of why I gave this a do not recommend, as I initially was enjoying myself.”
- “The entire shelter (2-story house with 6 storage chests filled with roughly 5000 rounds of ammunition as well as armor and other high-level resources) was all gone.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players appreciate the humor in the game, particularly noting the amusing animations and actions of NPCs and zombies. While the gameplay has its serious challenges, the quirky elements and comedic moments provide a lighthearted contrast to the intense survival mechanics. Overall, the humor adds a fun layer to the experience, even amidst frustrations with game balance.
- “The NPCs are cool as usual; there are various types with different abilities, but I like the animations. Some of the runs or actions of zombies are quite funny.”
- “All, and I mean all of the good stuff, the items worth using that make the game survivable and bearable, is behind doors you have to beat this insane Unturned level horde beacon raid boss to get to, and usually it's just armor, never weapons, precious weapons.”
- “Sure - it's early access and has its funny quirks here and there, but the main gameplay is superb.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game received a mixed response, with a rating of 6/10, indicating that while it may have some redeeming qualities, it did not resonate strongly with all players, leading some to mute it entirely.
- “Music: 6/10”
- “Music: I muted it as I always do.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players express a desire for a larger playable area to enhance replayability, but overall, they are enjoying the game significantly.
- “The game lacks variety, making it hard to find motivation to replay.”
- “Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to dive back in.”
- “The limited choices and outcomes mean that replaying feels more like a chore than an adventure.”