It Happened At Night
- May 10, 2024
- Davidcrosdev
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Reviews
- The game has a great atmosphere and sound design, creating an eerie and suspenseful experience.
- For a game made by a solo developer, it is well-crafted with nice graphics and smooth performance.
- Many players found it enjoyable and worth the price, appreciating the chilling moments and overall execution.
- The gameplay is repetitive and lacks tension, often feeling like a checklist of tasks to complete.
- The character movement is very slow, which detracts from the urgency and immersion of the horror experience.
- There are issues with volume control and a lack of story or character development, leaving players wanting more depth.
- music10 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it excessively loud and disruptive to immersion, often leading to a need to lower the volume. While some appreciated the atmospheric and eerie qualities of the soundtrack that contributed to suspense, others felt that the timing of the music's cues detracted from the overall experience. Overall, the music is seen as a double-edged sword, enhancing tension for some while overwhelming others.
“Simple gameplay with atmospheric music.”
“Good game and scary music.”
“Game kept me in constant suspense; the music was heavily eerie and the fact that I cannot run kept the tension peaked most of the time.”
“The loudness of the music broke the immersion entirely for me.”
“Please make the scary music start when it makes sense instead of just as soon as you start.”
“Game kept me in constant suspense; the music was heavily eerie, and the fact that I cannot run kept the tension peaked most of the time. After 10 minutes, I had to lower the volume a bit because it was freaking me out, and I didn't know if something was going to jump out at me suddenly.”
- atmosphere5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its immersive sound design and striking graphics, creating an engaging and suspenseful experience. Players appreciate the eerie ambiance that maintains tension throughout the gameplay, enhancing the overall enjoyment.
“I love the atmosphere of the game and the sounds!”
“Very nice game, great atmosphere, and beautiful graphics too; I really liked it!”
“It keeps you on edge with its eerie atmosphere and constant suspense.”
- story5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate that the game's story is lacking, with many players feeling it has minimal plot and character development. Suggestions for improvement include adding a more compelling backstory or clearer motivations for the protagonist. Overall, the narrative aspect is seen as a weak point in the game.
“I can never tire of these short story horror games.”
“I appreciate the fact this may be your first game; I feel there wasn't much plot or protagonist motive other than just a random dude showing up.”
“No story.”
“I appreciate the fact this may be your first game, but I feel there wasn't much plot or protagonist motive other than just a random dude showing up.”
“Ideas could have included staying on someone's property without permission or a bit of backstory with your sister and an ex or something.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
Gameplay is characterized by a mix of exploration and interaction, with players engaging in tasks like grabbing items and checking various locations. The visuals and lighting are praised, and certain mechanics, such as locking doors, add to the fun experience.
“The lighting and visual effects are done very well, and there were some mechanics that I found to be fun (I like being able to lock doors).”
“Gameplay consists of grabbing items and exploring different areas, which keeps the experience engaging.”
“Check out my gameplay on my YouTube channel 'nxp play' for more insights.”
“Gameplay consists of grabbing this, grabbing that, and maybe I should go check X or Z or whatever.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are highly praised for their quality and atmospheric impact, contributing to an immersive experience. Players note that the visuals are top-notch and run smoothly, enhancing the overall enjoyment alongside the sound design.
“Very nice game, great atmosphere, and the graphics are impressive too; I really liked it!”
“Ran very smoothly, the graphics and sound were top-notch. I really don't have any complaints!”
“Nice graphics and terrifying music.”
- character development1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that the character development in the game is lacking, with many players feeling that the story does not effectively enhance or evolve the characters throughout the gameplay. This has led to a sense of disconnect between players and the characters, diminishing overall engagement with the narrative.
“The character development feels shallow and lacks depth, making it hard to connect with anyone in the story.”
“I was disappointed by the lack of meaningful growth for the characters; they seem to remain static throughout the game.”
“The story tries to introduce complex characters, but their development is rushed and unconvincing.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users generally express that the game lacks significant replay value, indicating that once completed, there is little incentive to play again.
“The game lacks replay value, making it feel like a one-time experience.”
“Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to play it again.”
“The limited choices and outcomes mean that replaying the game feels redundant.”
