Fear the Night

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Fear the Night is a single player and multiplayer survival role playing shooter game with horror and science fiction themes. It was developed by Snail Games USA and was released on July 17, 2019. It received neutral reviews from players.

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 696 reviews

gameplay22 positive mentions

stability26 negative mentions

The game has a solid foundation and is more polished than many other early access titles.
Gameplay is intense and engaging, especially during night time when zombies become a significant threat.
The crafting and leveling systems are enjoyable, providing a sense of progression and accomplishment.

The game suffers from numerous bugs and performance issues, including lag and crashes.
Single player mode is currently not functional, requiring players to host their own servers.
The game has been criticized for being abandoned by developers, leading to a lack of updates and support.

gameplay
84 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
26%
64%
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The gameplay of the reviewed titles presents a mix of experiences, with some players appreciating the action-packed mechanics and unique features like structure takeover, while others criticize the outdated graphics, poor animations, and numerous bugs. Many reviews highlight the need for further development and optimization, particularly in crafting and balance systems, but some players still find the gameplay engaging and addictive, suggesting potential for improvement as updates are released. Overall, the gameplay is seen as a blend of fun and frustration, with a strong emphasis on community involvement and exploration.
- “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 gameplay is genuinely impressive.”
- “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 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
50 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
28%
64%
8%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players noting that they appear outdated and unoptimized, leading to performance issues even on high-end machines. While a few users appreciate the clean and stable visuals, many criticize the graphics as being subpar compared to other titles, with some describing them as "10 years old" and lacking enhancements. Overall, the consensus suggests that while there are moments of potential, significant improvements are needed for a more polished 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.”
- “Runs like a bag of crap even on a high-end machine, graphics are aged, gameplay is poor, the way zombies run at you with arms down by their side?”
- “The one time I got past the initial loading screen, I really couldn't play the game due to constant FPS drops which occurred with even the lowest graphical settings.”
- “Graphics look about 10 years old and the UI is rougher than sandpaper.”
optimization
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's optimization has received mixed feedback, with many users noting significant issues such as poor performance and unoptimized graphics settings. While some players report smooth gameplay and no bugs, the consensus is that the game requires substantial improvements to become user-friendly and fully optimized. Many reviewers express hope for future updates to address these concerns.
- “It's optimized and runs smoothly, which is a welcome surprise compared to other early access games.”
- “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.”
- “There is still a lot of work that needs to be done, such as item balance, level balance, optimization, and multiplayer balance, but you can easily put in over 30 hours of gameplay even with the current content.”
- “Totally unoptimized.”
- “Short version: this game is in no way optimized for the specs provided. I match the recommended by far, and it does not run well even on 'pathetic' settings.”
- “The concept feels good, but very poor optimization... waiting for a better version.”
stability
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is a significant concern, with many players reporting numerous bugs and glitches that hinder gameplay, including crashes and frustrating netcode issues. While some users have experienced minimal problems and found enjoyment despite the instability, the overall consensus is that the game feels rushed and unfinished, particularly for a full release. Players are advised to approach the game with the understanding that they may need to work around these technical issues.
- “The game looked really fun but is overall very buggy and broken.”
- “This game is a buggy waste of time.”
- “Buggy mess rushed to full release, rode off the name play of others.”
grinding
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience; while some enjoy the challenge of gathering resources and building up their supplies, others feel it can become tedious and unrewarding, especially when progress is lost due to server issues. The game shows potential but suffers from a lack of balance in its grind, making it less appealing for solo players who may not have the time to invest in extensive grinding sessions. Overall, the grind can be fun but is often marred by technical problems and a lack of engaging content.
- “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 that I don't really want to keep playing.”
monetization
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization of the game has been heavily criticized, with users labeling it as a blatant cash grab that lacks substance and depth. Many reviewers express skepticism about the developers' commitment, citing a history of releasing unfinished products that are quickly abandoned. Overall, players are advised to avoid purchasing 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 poof, you never hear from them anymore.”
- “Avoid this asset flip, cash grab, loosely disguised as a game.”
story
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
8%
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The game's story begins with a relatable zombie survival premise, but it suffers from a lack of polish and structure, as there is no introductory quest to guide players. Players have reported frustrating technical issues, such as disappearing houses when teleporting, which detracts from the overall experience. Despite the engaging concept, the unfinished state of the game leaves much to be desired in terms of narrative development.
- “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 DNR, 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
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is highlighted by the amusing animations and quirky actions of NPCs and zombies, which add a lighthearted touch to the gameplay. While players find the zombie spawn rate frustratingly unbalanced, they appreciate the game's comedic elements, especially in its early access phase. Overall, the humor complements the otherwise engaging gameplay experience.
- “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.”
- “Sure - it's early access and has its funny quirks here and there, but the main gameplay is superb.”
- “Even though the zombie spawn rate is insufferable and hilariously unbalanced, the challenge of getting to the good items behind doors adds a humorous twist to the gameplay.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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50%
The music in the game received mixed reviews, with a score of 6/10 from multiple users. Some players found it unremarkable enough to mute entirely, indicating a lack of engagement with the soundtrack.
- “Music: muted it as I always do”
- “Music: muted it as I always do”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express a desire for a larger playable area to enhance the game's replayability, but overall, they are enjoying the experience significantly.