It Happened At Night
- May 10, 2024
- Davidcrosdev
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Reviews
- The game features a great atmosphere and sound design that effectively builds suspense.
- For a short horror game, it provides a chilling experience and keeps players on edge.
- The graphics are visually appealing, and the game runs smoothly with minimal bugs.
- The game is very short and can feel repetitive, with a lack of depth in story and character development.
- The background music is excessively loud, which can break immersion and detract from the overall experience.
- Some players found the gameplay objectives to be predictable and the horror elements underwhelming.
- 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 eerie and atmospheric qualities of the soundtrack that enhanced suspense, others felt that the timing of the music's cues detracted from the overall experience. Overall, the music is noted for its potential to create tension, but its execution has left players divided.
“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. 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.”
“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. After 10 minutes, I had to lower the volume a bit because it was freaking me out.”
- 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.”
- 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 very nice graphics too. I really liked it!”
“Ran very smooth, the graphics and sound were top-notch. I really don't have any complaints!”
“Nice graphics and terrifying music.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the gameplay for its engaging mechanics, such as the ability to lock doors, and commend the impressive lighting and visual effects that enhance the overall experience.
“The lighting and visual effects are done very well, and there are some mechanics that I found to be fun, like being able to lock doors.”
- story3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate a mixed reception regarding the story aspect, with some players enjoying the short horror narratives while others criticize the lack of depth in story and character development. Overall, the storytelling seems to be a significant point of contention among users.
“I can never tire of these short story horror games.”
“No story.”
“✗ story and character development”
- character development1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that the game's story and character development are lacking, with many players feeling that the characters are underdeveloped and the narrative fails to engage or evolve meaningfully throughout the gameplay.
“The character development feels shallow and uninspired, leaving me disconnected from the story.”
“I expected more depth in the characters, but they all seem one-dimensional and predictable.”
“The lack of meaningful character growth throughout the game made it hard to stay engaged.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate that the game lacks significant replay value, suggesting that players may not find enough incentive to revisit it after completing it once.
“The game lacks replay value, making it feel like a one-time experience.”
“Once you finish the game, there's little incentive to play it again.”
“The limited choices and outcomes mean that replaying the game feels redundant.”
