Frosty Nights
- December 8, 2017
- ClockWork Wolf
- 2h median play time
Get on Steam"Frosty Nights" is a horror game that combines first-person and point-and-click mechanics, focusing on atmosphere and suspense. As the nights pass, the danger intensifies, with menacing snowmen, unexpected guests, and limited visibility. Players must navigate these challenges to survive until sunrise. The game encourages players to make strategic decisions about when to stay in bed, when to investigate distractions, and how to prepare for the dangers of the night.
Reviews
- The game has a unique and creative concept, featuring killer snowmen that provide a spooky atmosphere.
- Many players found the graphics and sound design to be impressive, enhancing the overall experience.
- The game can be enjoyable for fans of the horror genre, especially those looking for a budget-friendly option.
- The game suffers from frequent crashes and bugs, making it frustrating and unplayable for many users.
- The VR support is outdated and clunky, leading to a less immersive experience compared to other VR titles.
- The gameplay can feel repetitive and tedious, with some players finding it boring after a short period.
- story14 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The game's story is a blend of creativity and simplicity, featuring a horror theme centered around a snowman, which some players found engaging while others deemed it childish and forced. While the voice acting received mixed reviews, with some praising its originality and others finding it annoying, the overall narrative is seen as a significant aspect of the game, despite some players wishing for a more streamlined experience that allows for skipping the story elements.
“Genuinely scary game with good story and voice acting.”
“It's a good quality game and it contains a creative story.”
“But I really loved how he told the story on those 5 tapes.”
“For starters, it makes you sit through a very boring intro where you have to gather 5 tapes to listen to, which tells a silly childish story about a scary snowman.”
“It is a horror game in which you stay in one place the whole time (when the actual gameplay starts), and the story is so forced into your own gameplay.”
“It's okay for it to have a story, but make it so it can be skipped since it provides no actual help to the player.”
- gameplay11 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The gameplay has been criticized for being uninteresting and repetitive, with many reviewers noting that it feels like a boring clone of Five Nights at Freddy's, relying heavily on a single mechanic. While some appreciate the story and the potential for multiplayer fun, the overall experience is described as lacking depth and engagement, particularly in solo play.
“The story is simple, the game mechanics are pretty good.”
“The game itself is alright, the plot is good, the gameplay could be better.”
“It is a horror game in which you stay in one place the whole time (when the actual gameplay starts) and the story is so forced into your own gameplay.”
“The gameplay is just a boring FNAF clone that only has the concept and hairdryer mechanic going for it as a selling point. I cannot confidently recommend this game; it might be some fun with friends and drinks, but as a solo experience, it's lacking.”
“It is a horror game in which you stay in one place the whole time (when the actual gameplay starts), and the story is so forced into your own gameplay.”
“First, the gameplay is pretty uninteresting mechanics-wise.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics of the game are praised for their quality and fitting style, contributing positively to the atmosphere and storytelling. However, players have reported issues such as blurriness, performance problems on lower-end PCs, and bugs that affect graphical settings, which detracts from the experience. Despite these concerns, the effort put into the visuals is acknowledged and appreciated.
“But the graphics are very good.”
“Hope these bugs get patched; visuals, on the other hand, aren't terrible but rather look really nice and fitting with the style of the game.”
“The graphics and the atmosphere are really nice, and the evil snowman looks creepy and awesome!”
“The graphics are very blurry even though I’ve cranked up super sampling.”
“This game needs a strong computer; even on low graphics settings, you wouldn't be able to read the words in the game.”
“Options applied to the game will be forgotten in the next scene and will be replaced by high graphics settings, making cut scenes run very slowly on a weak PC.”
- atmosphere5 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its spooky and immersive qualities, particularly enhanced by winter themes and impressive graphics. Players appreciate the eerie ambiance, with elements like a creepy snowman contributing to the overall experience. Many recommend playing it during winter for the best effect.
“I like the atmosphere, with the note that it should be played in winter.”
“The game is so good at creating a spooky atmosphere that I kept expecting the snowman to pop out from behind a snowdrift and give me a big, ol' hug.”
“The graphics and the atmosphere are really nice, and the evil snowman looks creepy and awesome!”
- stability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability has been criticized due to several glitches that can disrupt gameplay, particularly at the start. While some players noted that these issues do not completely ruin the experience, they expressed a desire for more polish to enhance overall stability. Additionally, certain bugs can lead to game-breaking scenarios, such as enemies freezing or interactions with doors malfunctioning.
“Finally, I've got to mention the glitches.”
“I had a couple of glitches; nothing to break the game, but I would have appreciated a little more polish.”
“However, the glitches at the beginning of the game make it pretty awful, as well as the fully melted snowmen that still kill you.”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music in the game is noted for its calming and soothing qualities, providing a relaxing experience that can help players feel at ease.
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be somewhat tedious, suggesting that it may detract from the overall enjoyment and pacing of the experience.
“It's kind of tedious.”
“The grinding feels repetitive and uninspired.”
“I found the grinding to be a major chore rather than enjoyable.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by quirky glitches, such as snowmen appearing through closed doors and occasionally failing to melt, which adds a lighthearted and amusing touch to the gameplay experience.
“The glitchy snowmen that come through closed doors are hilarious, especially when they don't melt and just stay right in front of your face!”
“The humor in this game is top-notch, with unexpected moments that always catch you off guard.”
“I love the quirky dialogue and silly situations that make me laugh out loud while playing!”
