It Happened At Night
- May 10, 2024
- Davidcrosdev
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Reviews
- The game has a great atmosphere and sound design, creating a chilling experience.
- For a short horror game, it effectively builds suspense and keeps players on edge.
- The graphics are visually appealing, and the game runs smoothly with minimal bugs.
- The game is very short, with some players feeling it lacks depth and replay value.
- Objectives can feel repetitive and predictable, leading to a less engaging experience.
- The background music is often too loud, breaking immersion and detracting from the horror elements.
- music20 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 35 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many players noting that the volume controls are ineffective, resulting in an overwhelming and immersion-breaking experience due to the loud ambient music. While some appreciated the eerie and suspenseful atmosphere created by the music, others felt it was too loud and poorly timed, detracting from the overall enjoyment and tension of the game. Overall, the music is described as atmospheric and effective in creating suspense, but its execution leaves much to be desired.
“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. I was freaking out 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 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.”
- atmosphere10 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its immersive sound design and striking graphics, creating an eerie and suspenseful experience that keeps players on edge. Reviewers appreciate the combination of atmospheric music and simple gameplay, which enhances the overall tension and engagement.
“I love the atmosphere of the game and the sounds!”
“Very nice game, great atmosphere, very nice graphics too, I really liked it!”
“It keeps you on edge with its eerie atmosphere and constant suspense.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are consistently praised for their quality and atmospheric impact, with users noting that they are visually appealing and contribute to a smooth gaming experience. The combination of impressive graphics and sound design enhances the overall enjoyment, leaving players with no complaints.
“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.”
- story6 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate a dissatisfaction with the story aspect, highlighting a lack of narrative depth and character development in the short story horror games. While some players enjoy the format, they express a desire for more substantial storytelling.
“I can never tire of these short story horror games.”
“No story.”
“✗ story and character development”
“✗ story and character development”
- gameplay5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the well-executed lighting and visual effects, noting that certain mechanics, such as the ability to lock doors, enhance the overall fun of the gameplay 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).”
- character development2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate a lack of depth in both story and character development, suggesting that characters may not evolve meaningfully throughout the game. This has led to a perception of a less engaging narrative experience.
- replayability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate a lack of replay value, suggesting that players do not find sufficient incentive to revisit the game after completing it. This may stem from limited content or a linear gameplay experience that does not encourage multiple playthroughs.
