Goodnight Butcher

About

Goodnight Butcher is an arcade-style horror game with an isolated, heart-pounding atmosphere which shifts seamlessly between running your butchery and running for your life.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

58%

Audience ScoreBased on 24 reviews

atmosphere3 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game has a creepy atmosphere and unique setting that some players find engaging.
Controls are simple and responsive, making it easy to navigate the game.
The sound design and music contribute to a tense and immersive experience.

The game is very short and can become repetitive quickly, leading to boredom.
There is a lack of story development, leaving players wanting more context and depth.
Players often feel frustrated by the need to restart after dying, which can diminish the overall enjoyment.

story
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
50%
25%
The story in the game is largely considered underdeveloped and lacking depth, with many players expressing a desire for a more compelling narrative. While there is a basic storyline present, it fails to engage players meaningfully, leading to frustration over repetitive gameplay rather than a focus on the story itself. Overall, enhancing the story could significantly improve the game's overall experience.
- “I think if the story was developed more, the game could be better developed.”
- “Story could be more developed and better.”
- “Well, there is kind of a story.”
- “The story could be more developed and better.”
- “I think if the story was developed more, the game could be better.”
- “There is barely a story.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63%
38%
The gameplay has been criticized for being repetitive and lacking depth, with players finding the tasks monotonous and the experience overly simplistic. Many reviewers feel that the game leans too heavily on retro arcade mechanics rather than delivering a compelling horror experience, leading to a general sense of dissatisfaction. Overall, the absence of varied game modes further detracts from the gameplay experience.
- “It is, on the other hand, a little hard to imagine just who I would consider recommending this game to, bar perhaps those masochists out there who think that constantly moving between rooms as instructed to perform myriad menial tasks, whilst avoiding the floaty ghosts of butchered beasties, constitutes something resembling gameplay.”
- “I guess I maybe just require slightly deeper gameplay if I'm not going to be served oodles of atmosphere in the overall package, and the fine line between horror and retro/arcade-style antics is perhaps a little too skewed to the latter for my liking in this case.”
- “Lack of variant game modes or gameplay.”
atmosphere
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
17%
33%
The game is noted for its creepy atmosphere, which some players found effective, though others felt it lacked depth in gameplay to fully engage them. The balance between horror elements and retro arcade style seems to lean more towards the latter, leaving some players wanting a richer atmospheric experience. Overall, while the atmosphere is appreciated, it may not be enough to compensate for gameplay shortcomings.
- “The game also had a creepy atmosphere, which added to the overall experience.”
- “Good feel and atmosphere.”
- “The atmosphere strikes a fine balance between horror and retro arcade style, creating a unique experience.”
- “The game also had a creepy atmosphere, but that’s about it.”
- “I guess I maybe just require slightly deeper gameplay if I'm not going to be served oodles of atmosphere in the overall package, and the fine line between horror and retro/arcade-style antics is perhaps a little too skewed to the latter for my liking in this case.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express a deep emotional connection to the game, with one user recalling a particularly moving moment involving a bull skull ghost that brought them to tears of joy. This strong emotional impact highlights the game's ability to resonate with its audience, leaving them hopeful for a sequel.
- “Ahh... I just remember seeing that bull skull ghost thing for the first time, and holy shit, I cried tears of joy. I just hope there will be a sequel to this masterpiece.”
- “Ahh... I just remember seeing that bull skull ghost thing for the first time, and holy shit, I cried tears of joy. I just hope there will be a sequel to this masterpiece.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The music and sound in the game are consistently praised as excellent, enhancing the overall experience.
- “The music and sound are great.”
- “The music and sound are great.”
- “The music and sound are great.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The graphics are characterized as retro, effectively complementing the overall tone of the game. This stylistic choice resonates well with players, enhancing the game's atmosphere.
- “The graphics are retro and perfectly complement the tone of the game.”