ScareNight

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ScareNight is a single player and multiplayer role playing game. It was developed by Relax Minimalism and was released on January 13, 2022. It received neutral reviews from players.

ScareNight is a Role Playing game that can be played as a single-player or in a multiplayer setting. In Hollow's Land, a relaxing experience within ScareNight, players extinguish fire-skeletons using snowballs in a cozy atmosphere surrounded by the beauty of the northern lights and soothing music.

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Audience ScoreBased on 60 reviews

emotional1 positive mentions

atmosphere2 negative mentions

The game offers a unique, meditative experience with a tranquil atmosphere and beautiful visuals, particularly the aurora sky.
The minimalistic design and absence of clutter allow players to immerse themselves in the calming environment, making it a good choice for short, relaxing sessions.
The gentle soundtrack complements the gameplay, enhancing the overall serene experience.

The gameplay is overly simplistic and repetitive, lacking depth, progression, or meaningful objectives, which may lead to boredom.
The graphics are outdated and the overall presentation feels like an asset flip, with low-quality assets and poor animations.
Technical issues abound, including a lack of proper menus, inability to customize controls, and no clear way to exit the game without force quitting.

gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by a central loop of throwing snowballs to protect a bonfire, set against a minimalistic art style that enhances immersion. However, many players find it lacking in depth and structure, leading to feelings of aimlessness and emptiness, with some rating it as low as 1/10. While it may resonate emotionally through its atmosphere, those seeking complex mechanics or a traditional gameplay experience may be disappointed.
- “The gameplay revolves around one central loop: throwing snowballs to defend your bonfire from the fiery skeletons that wander toward it.”
- “The minimalistic art direction complements the gameplay perfectly—everything on screen serves a purpose, with no extraneous detail to break the immersion.”
- “Every element, from mechanics to presentation, serves the goal of calmness and clarity.”
- “The gameplay boils down to aimless wandering around locations without any goal or motivation.”
- “The game’s focus on minimalism means that there is very little mechanical depth.”
- “Those expecting an adventure or a structured gameplay arc will likely feel underwhelmed.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
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The music in the game has received mixed reviews; while some appreciate the gentle, atmospheric soundtrack that enhances the meditative tone, others find it repetitive and annoying, with only one song lasting twelve minutes. Additionally, the lack of proper audio controls frustrates players, forcing them to use external methods to manage the sound. Overall, the soundtrack may serve as pleasant background music for casual activities, but it can quickly become tiresome during gameplay.
- “A gentle, looping soundtrack hums in the background, its slow rhythm enhancing the meditative tone.”
- “The soundtrack is appropriate to the atmosphere.”
- “But hey, you can open the game for the background music, perfect for office work.”
- “The graphics are outdated, and the soundtrack quickly becomes annoying.”
- “Bewilderingly, the game doesn't include proper audio controls, so you can't turn off the annoying sound/background music; you'll need to alt+tab out and stop it using the Windows sound mixer.”
- “Moving onto sound, there’s only one song in the game and it lasts twelve minutes, an indicator that the developer probably didn’t expect you to play this game for that long.”
story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The reviews reflect a wide range of opinions on the game's story, with some praising it as a deep and emotional masterpiece filled with drama and beauty, while others criticize it for lacking a coherent narrative or objectives. Many players express a desire for more structured storytelling, indicating that the absence of a clear plot detracts from the overall experience.
- “Amazing game, God handcrafted this using all His grand intellect. This is truly a blessing of an experience; the story is so deep and thoughtful. I laughed and I cried at its incredible beauty. I will never in a million years ever find a game that is even 0.000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000001% as good as this game. Truly a magnificent masterpiece worthy of a Nobel Peace Prize.”
- “It tells such a beautiful story, one of drama, heartbreak, betrayal, and northern lights.”
- “Absolute masterpiece, 10/10 story, 9/10 gameplay. Loved it!!!”
- “No story or objectives, just kill until you are killed, which, given the fact enemies die in one hit, and the horrible AI - just line them up behind some obstacles and they will be stuck - is very easy to avoid.”
- “No story, no items, no direction.”
- “Lets hope the game will be updated with a story line or a game mode.”
graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with some users criticizing them as outdated and reminiscent of an asset flip, featuring artificial elements and a lack of resolution options. Conversely, others praise the graphics for their fluid animations and overall quality, describing them as immaculate. Overall, the aesthetic seems to lean towards a minimalistic approach, which may not appeal to all players.
- “The developer’s aesthetic philosophy—relax minimalism—is embodied here in full.”
- “The graphics are immaculate; the walking, running, and throwing of snowballs has the best, most fluid actions out of any of the games I've played.”
- “This game has decent/ok graphics.”
- “The graphics are outdated, and the soundtrack quickly becomes annoying.”
- “There's no option to change the resolution and no useful graphics tweaks.”
- “The sound department is almost non-existent, and the graphics are to be expected of an asset flip game.”
atmosphere
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Hollow’s Land offers a meditative experience characterized by its atmospheric simplicity, blending evocative visuals and a fitting soundtrack to create a digital poem-like ambiance. The game prioritizes emotional resonance over traditional gameplay, leaving a lasting impression through its tone and atmosphere rather than complexity.
- “Hollow’s Land, developed and published by Relax Minimalism, is a small, meditative experience that captures the essence of atmospheric simplicity.”
- “This delicate combination of sight and sound creates an atmosphere that feels more like a digital poem than a conventional game.”
- “It may not be a game you 'beat,' but it is one you feel, one that leaves an impression through tone and atmosphere rather than gameplay complexity.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization is commendable, aligning well with its minimalist design, allowing it to run smoothly on modest hardware with minimal system requirements.
- “Performance and technical design are in line with the game’s minimalist goals.”
- “It runs smoothly even on modest hardware, requiring little more than a basic system to perform at its best.”
- “The game struggles with optimization, leading to frequent frame drops and stuttering during gameplay.”
- “Despite its minimalist design, the performance issues make it hard to enjoy the experience fully.”
- “Optimization feels rushed, resulting in long loading times and inconsistent performance across different systems.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The reviews indicate a lack of character development, with users expressing disappointment in the absence of growth or depth in the characters throughout the game.
- “There is absolutely no character development.”
- “The characters feel flat and lack any meaningful growth throughout the game.”
- “I was disappointed by the lack of depth in character arcs; they remain static and uninteresting.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized for being exploitative, with accusations of plagiarism and cash grabs through asset flips. Users have noted the presence of fake reviews and suspicious accounts promoting the game, suggesting a lack of integrity in its marketing approach.
- “The developers didn't credit any of the artists and real game developers who created the assets, so this feels like plagiarism and a cash grab.”
- “The reviews are all written in either Russian or broken English, appear almost simultaneously shortly after the game launched on Steam, and the accounts are consistently used to write fake reviews for asset flips and other cash grabs.”
- “This game feels like a cash grab shovelware, lacking originality and genuine effort from the developers.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users report significant stability issues, with frequent bugs preventing basic functionality, such as starting the game. Overall, the game's instability has led to negative recommendations from players.
- “Tried clicking on start but no luck there; so far, I guess the game is too buggy. I won't recommend it.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly impossible to enjoy.”
- “I experienced constant lag and glitches that ruined the gameplay experience.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers modest replayability due to its limited scope, yet it effectively demonstrates that impactful experiences can be achieved without overwhelming complexity.
- “While its scope is limited and its replayability modest, it stands as a thoughtful reminder that games need not always overwhelm to leave a lasting impression.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express that the game delivers a profoundly emotional experience, combining deep storytelling with moments of laughter and tears. Many consider it a masterpiece, highlighting its exceptional beauty and impact, suggesting it stands out as a unique and unparalleled experience in gaming.
- “Amazing game, God handcrafted this using all His grand intellect. This is truly a blessing of an experience. The story is so deep and thoughtful; I laughed and I cried at its incredible beauty. I will never in a million years ever find a game that is even 0.000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000001% as good as this game. Truly a magnificent masterpiece worthy of a Nobel Peace Prize.”