Fifo's Night

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Fifo's Night is a single player action game. It was developed by Lightbox Academy and was released on October 29, 2020. It received very positive reviews from players.

Fifo's Night is a 3D puzzle-platform videogame that takes place around an enchanted mansion. A gameplay with different combat skills and a lot of jumps, makes Fifo's Night an entertaining game for all audiences.

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Audience ScoreBased on 84 reviews

graphics10 positive mentions

grinding4 negative mentions

Fifo's Night is a surprisingly polished and enjoyable 3D platformer, especially considering it is a free student project.
The game features charming graphics, a cute Halloween theme, and solid platforming mechanics that evoke nostalgia for classic platformers.
Despite some minor bugs, the overall experience is fun and family-friendly, making it a great choice for casual gaming.

The controls can feel floaty and imprecise, making platforming sections frustrating at times.
There are persistent bugs, including issues with saving settings and game-breaking glitches that can hinder progress.
The difficulty of some boss fights is inconsistent, with certain encounters being overly challenging compared to the rest of the game.

graphics
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the game are widely praised for their clean, detailed, and consistent quality, contributing to an appealing visual experience. The art style effectively captures a cute, kid-friendly horror aesthetic, reminiscent of titles like Luigi's Mansion, enhancing the overall atmosphere. While the visuals are impressive, some players noted minor gameplay issues that occasionally detracted from the experience.
- “The graphics/art style is clean, detailed, and consistent in quality.”
- “Excellent graphics and a unique style.”
- “The art style nails that cute, kid-friendly, playful type of horror aesthetic which I love in games.”
- “Fast game with modern day graphics with easy controls that moves from location A to B to C and so on.”
- “A cute 3D platformer with a Luigi's Mansion/Grabbed by the Ghoulies aesthetic.”
- “The art style is very careful.”
music
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally praised for being catchy, upbeat, and fitting the theme, contributing positively to the overall atmosphere. However, some players find it repetitive and lacking in polish, with occasional immersion-breaking moments due to its dominance over other sound effects. Overall, while the soundtrack enhances the experience, it could benefit from more variety and refinement.
- “The general gameplay, puzzles, mechanics, and intricacy of the game combined with a nice upbeat soundtrack make this a must-play for all ages. Very family-friendly, and being free is the icing on the cake!”
- “The music is also pretty darn catchy, though as with most of the game, it seems to be missing that last five percent of polish that is needed to push the title to that near-professional level.”
- “Good music that reminded me of Banjo-Kazooie.”
- “The music is actually tedious.”
- “Good visuals and atmosphere, but the music is good yet a little repetitive.”
- “The music, although lively, becomes monotonous after a while.”
gameplay
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
46%
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The gameplay is characterized by simple yet effective movement and attacking mechanics, complemented by well-designed maps and engaging boss fights. Players appreciate the intuitive controls, clever enemy mechanics, and the charming interconnected world, making it accessible and enjoyable for all ages. Overall, the combination of solid mechanics, puzzles, and a lively soundtrack contributes to a fun and family-friendly experience.
- “The movement and attacking mechanics are simple, clean, and concise.”
- “It features great map design, three unique boss fights, intuitive mechanics, and a spooky theme.”
- “The platforming gameplay feels solid, and the small interconnected hub-like world, which branches off to a couple of areas with varied environments, is charming.”
- “I also had a suspicion that some of the mechanics are tied to screen refresh rate, as the second boss felt a lot easier when I set my screen to 60Hz.”
- “The gameplay is as it should be for a game of these characteristics; you can move, jump, and have two types of attack.”
- “It has solid base mechanics and feels like the beginning of a larger game.”
atmosphere
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere in the game is widely praised for its charm and engaging design, effectively creating a spooky theme that enhances the overall experience. While the visuals and music contribute positively, some players note that the music can become repetitive. Overall, the game's short length (2 to 4 hours) is complemented by its captivating atmosphere and solid level design.
- “Great atmosphere, great level design, doesn't overstay its welcome.”
- “Fifo's Night is a fairly short (2 to 4 hours) collect-a-thon platformer with a spooky atmosphere.”
- “It's a short game, but the controls are great and the atmosphere is absolutely charming.”
- “Fifo's night is a fairly short (2 to 4 hours) collect-a-thon platformer with a 'spooky' atmosphere/theme.”
- “Good visuals and atmosphere; the music is good but a little repetitive.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is perceived as decent but incomplete, featuring a likable protagonist and visually appealing environments. While the Halloween-themed setting adds vibrancy, some players feel the narrative lacks depth and cohesion.
- “This game has a decent story, a likable protagonist, and contains great-looking visuals, enemies, and locations.”
- “The setting and the story are totally Halloween-themed and lively.”
- “The story feels incomplete.”
- “The setting and the story (?) is totally Halloween and lively.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, citing repetitive music and frustrating navigation due to malfunctioning elevators. The combat is also criticized for requiring multiple hits to defeat normal enemies, leading many to avoid fights altogether, which diminishes the overall engagement with the game's mechanics.
- “After that, I just found it tedious.”
- “Some elevators in the third underground/lava area don't activate properly and require you to find more tedious alternate routes to get through it all while on a search.”
- “It just feels tedious to kill enemies, and so I just avoid them all, pretty much leaving the combat pointless.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability has been criticized for game-breaking glitches, particularly involving character animations and save point issues, which can lead to frustrating experiences. While some players found enjoyment despite these bugs, the recurring problems with stability detract from the overall gameplay experience.
- “My problems are game-breaking glitches where the ghost has this weird animation (happened to me twice) where he can't jump, which causes me to go back to a previous checkpoint. This got annoying.”
- “Started a new game but still encountered severe save point glitches.”
- “A bit buggy, but I enjoyed my time with this.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The optimization of the game is mixed; while "fifo's night" is well-optimized and offers a smooth experience, other users report significant performance issues that detract from gameplay. Overall, the game's optimization varies, impacting the overall enjoyment.
- “A palatable platformer collectathon experience, FIFO's Night is well optimized and features pretty standard puzzles and level design.”
- “The performance is really a problem, though.”
- “The game struggles with optimization, leading to frequent frame drops.”
- “I often experience long loading times and stuttering during gameplay.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is free to play and features no microtransactions, offering 2-3 hours of enjoyable platforming, making it a perfect choice for casual gaming sessions after work.
- “Free game, no microtransactions, 2-3 hours of decent platforming for a night after work when you don't feel like committing to a longer game.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its simple yet effective humor, seamlessly integrating comedic elements into classic platforming and puzzle gameplay. Players appreciate the lighthearted tone and engaging mechanics that enhance the overall experience.
- “A simple but effective and funny game; it's the classic platform and puzzle game, with easy yet complete controls and gameplay.”