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Just Another Night Shift

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91%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability
91% User Score Based on 238 reviews

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Just Another Night Shift is a multiplayer tactical strategy game with a horror theme. It was developed by JANS Dev Team and was released on March 28, 2024. It received very positive reviews from players.

Just Another Night Shift is a casual competitive 1v1 and 2v2 PvP multiplayer online game. You get to play as a security guard and a thief. The Thief’s objective is to steal a specific item from the mansion, while the Guard tries to stop him. Join us for hours of fun gameplay with your friends! Basics Of the Game The winner of the game is whoever wins the set amount of rounds first. Pla…

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91%Audience ScoreBased on 238 reviews
gameplay8 positive mentions
graphics3 negative mentions
  • Highly fun and exciting asymmetric gameplay perfect for playing with friends, especially in 1v1 and 2v2 modes.
  • Engaging strategic depth with distinct thief and guard roles that reward mind games, tactics, and map knowledge.
  • Charming and readable art style alongside smooth animations which support the gameplay and create a memorable atmosphere.
  • Severe lack of content with only two maps available, resulting in reduced replayability and calls for more maps and game modes.
  • Multiple bugs and technical issues including unstable voice chat, occasional crashes, and networking problems in multiplayer.
  • Game balance issues favoring the thief side and limited settings/customization options, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.

  • gameplay

    21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    38% positive mentions, 48% neutral mentions, 14% negative mentions

    The gameplay features a simple yet engaging core loop focused on short, intense matches that encourage role commitment, strategic bluffing, and player creativity. Its clean visuals prioritize clarity, supporting quick decision-making and memorable interactions, though some players note balancing issues, repetitive content, and a lacking tutorial. Overall, the mechanics are solid and enjoyable, especially for fans of stealth and asymmetrical multiplayer, with calls for more maps, modes, and refined design to enhance longevity.

    • “The core gameplay loop revolves around short, intense matches where players must fully commit to their assigned role.”
    • “Over time, players begin to develop personal playstyles, leading to mind games where bluffing and baiting become just as important as mechanical execution.”
    • “Its balanced gameplay and immersive atmosphere make it a must-try for anyone seeking a thrilling and strategic challenge.”
    • “Just a bit of better map design (gameplay-wise), more maps, and the option for 3v3, maybe 4v4, as well as more items for both sides would make this game even better than it already is.”
    • “Allow 3v3 and 4v4 gameplay!”
    • “The only thing I'd really like to see is some new maps - but the gameplay/mechanics are solid!”

  • humor

    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    Users consistently praise the game’s humor as hilariously fun and entertaining, especially when playing with friends. The game’s silly and lighthearted nature often leads to loud laughter and memorable moments, making it a delightful experience for casual, social play.

    • “We were laughing so much that we started needing to cup our mouths because we were being so loud laughing on this silly little video game on a work night and neighbors need to sleep.”
    • “But it is hilariously fun trying to find ways to win against him.”
    • “It honestly breaks my heart, because it's an incredibly funny and entertaining game to play with friends!”

  • graphics

    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    25% positive mentions, 37% neutral mentions, 38% negative mentions

    The game features a clean, stylized 3D art style that prioritizes clarity and gameplay readability over flashy graphics. While modest, the visuals are charming and well-crafted, enhancing immersion and complementing the fun, strategic gameplay. The graphics, paired with detailed environments and sound design, create an engaging and enjoyable experience.

    • “The graphics and sound design further enhance the immersive experience, with meticulously detailed environments and an evocative soundtrack that heightens the tension.”
    • “The graphics are nothing to write home about, but serve the game well.”
    • “While the art style is modest, it serves the gameplay well, ensuring that players can quickly understand their surroundings and react accordingly.”
    • “Visually, the game adopts a clean, stylized 3D look that prioritizes readability and gameplay clarity over graphical excess.”

  • stability

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The game’s stability is currently poor, with frequent bugs disrupting gameplay, especially in multiplayer modes like 2v2. While 1v1 matches are more enjoyable, overall the experience is hindered by these technical issues.

    • “The concept is fun but it is very buggy and unbalanced.”
    • “Love the 1v1 but in the state it's in right now, especially in the 2v2 mode, is a buggy mess.”
    • “The multiplayer is very buggy.”

  • replayability

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 50% negative mentions

    The game excels in replayability through its simple yet clever design, with two well-crafted maps that offer engaging replay experiences. However, the limited number of maps restricts its replay value to roughly two hours, and adding more content could greatly enhance this aspect.

    • “Overall, Just Another Night Shift succeeds by embracing simplicity and refining it into something clever and replayable.”
    • “Only 2 maps, but both those maps are awesome and very replayable.”
    • “Adding more maps or content could significantly enhance its replayability.”
    • “I would say it has about 2 hours of replayability.”

  • atmosphere

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The atmosphere of "Just Another Night Shift" is highly praised for its tense and immersive qualities, effectively enhancing the strategic and thrilling multiplayer experience.

    • “"Just Another Night Shift" is an exhilarating multiplayer experience that truly excels in creating a tense and strategic atmosphere.”
    • “Its balanced gameplay and immersive atmosphere make it a must-try for anyone seeking a thrilling and strategic challenge.”

  • optimization

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    Optimization is generally solid with good performance, but frequent tabbing out can cause crashes, though this issue can be avoided by simply not tabbing out.

  • music

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The music is evocative and effectively heightens the game's tension, complementing the detailed sound design to create an immersive experience.

    • “The graphics and sound design further enhance the immersive experience, with meticulously detailed environments and an evocative soundtrack that heightens the tension.”
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4h Median play time
4h Average play time
2-5h Spent by most gamers
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Just Another Night Shift is a tactical strategy game with horror theme. Common tags for Just Another Night Shift include first-person, 3D, indie, psychological, psychological horror and others.

Just Another Night Shift is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 4 hours playing Just Another Night Shift.

Just Another Night Shift was released on March 28, 2024.

Just Another Night Shift was developed by JANS Dev Team.

Just Another Night Shift has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked Just Another Night Shift for its gameplay but disliked it for its graphics.

Just Another Night Shift is a multiplayer game with local co-op support.

Similar games include Intruder, Midnight Ghost Hunt, Dark Hours, SEVERANCE, Of Guards And Thieves and others.