Kingdom of Night

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Kingdom of Night is a single player and multiplayer role playing game with a horror theme. It was developed by DANGEN Entertainment and was released on December 2, 2025. It received very positive reviews from players.

In "Kingdom of Night," players control John, who must navigate a chaotic town overrun by a demonic invasion after a satanic cult summons the ancient evil Baphomet. Customize your class and abilities while battling nightmarish creatures, exploring serialized side stories, and confronting Demon lords to save Miami from darkness. The game unfolds through an intense, hour-by-hour narrative of survival and heroism.

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story44 positive mentions

grinding10 negative mentions

The game captures the 80s aesthetic perfectly, with charming pixel art, a great soundtrack, and a nostalgic atmosphere that resonates with fans of the era.
Combat offers a variety of playstyles through different classes, allowing for unique experiences with melee and magic builds, and the game encourages exploration with numerous side quests and secrets.
The writing is engaging and humorous, with quirky characters and a story that keeps players invested, making it a fun and entertaining experience overall.

Combat can feel clunky and repetitive, especially with the lock-on system and the need to memorize spell combinations, which may frustrate some players.
The game suffers from some bugs and design inconsistencies, such as unresponsive controls and tedious navigation, which can detract from the overall experience.
Enemy variety is lacking, and some areas of the map can feel unnecessarily large or empty, leading to moments of tedium during exploration.

story
92 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is a captivating blend of 80s nostalgia and coming-of-age themes, featuring a group of teens confronting both personal challenges and cosmic horrors in their small town. While some players found the narrative engaging and well-written, others felt it lacked depth and was occasionally overshadowed by clunky combat mechanics. Overall, the story is praised for its unique characters, humor, and emotional moments, making it a compelling experience that keeps players invested throughout.
- “You play as a group of teens dealing with very real coming-of-age stuff while also hunting demons and uncovering a much larger cosmic horror story tied to their town.”
- “The story is the kind where you just want to keep pushing to find out the next little thing.”
- “The story is cool if a bit cliched.”
- “Combat is just not very fun, and the story isn't very interesting.”
- “It's aesthetically an homage to media of the time, but otherwise is just a story about a kid saving his small town from monsters, by performing a series of neatly curated tasks, like any other video game hero.”
- “From various bugs to the unexplained lore and storyline, I'd say wait for at least a year and hope they added updates or DLCs.”
music
37 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received widespread acclaim, with many reviewers praising its excellent soundtrack that complements the atmospheric setting and pixel art style. The synthwave tracks evoke a strong '80s vibe, enhancing the overall experience, while some players noted the music's ability to keep them engaged during gameplay. Overall, the combination of great music and storytelling contributes significantly to the game's appeal.
- “The music was so good that once I unlocked a music select option in the safe hub area, I definitely hung around between my outings of smiting monsters, bopping my head to the great synth beats that this game had to offer.”
- “Great aesthetic, great music, and a story with a surprising amount of depth.”
- “Clever writing, lovely visuals, and a terrific soundtrack combine with fun combat to make for an engaging, well-paced time.”
- “The setting and music also hit the right spot for me, though they're a little inconsistent with the whole 80's theme; occasionally, I'm looking at you, weird Macintosh Plus sounding track that plays at the hospital.”
- “Music and sound is solid, though nothing truly exceptional that I have heard yet.”
- “The music in particular was surprisingly phenomenal, and I'll be going back to give some of the boss tracks a listen now that I don't have to focus on the combat.”
gameplay
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay offers a mix of melee and magic classes, each providing distinct experiences, though some players find the combat mechanics simplistic and repetitive, particularly in mob encounters. While the game features enjoyable exploration and a satisfying progression loop, it suffers from clunky mechanics and a lack of depth in combat, leading to a mixed reception overall. Despite these issues, the atmosphere, visuals, and soundtrack are praised, making it a worthwhile experience for fans of the genre.
- “Great gameplay, tons of cool weapons and gear to outfit yourself with, awesome visuals, super fun, super cool, get it today!”
- “The gameplay is relatively simple, but not mindless; positioning and timing add complexity, and the semi-open world metroidvania organization of the game makes it feel really good to explore.”
- “The gameplay loop is fun, though it feels a bit repetitive and easy toward the end.”
- “Gameplay is weak; melee feels designed more towards boss encounters, and skills feel pretty situational, leading to encounters with mobs just being button mashing, which gets boring quickly.”
- “After playing for a bit, I feel like this game does many things right, except for the core gameplay loop of combat and exploration.”
- “But the gameplay, particularly the combat, just... isn't fun.”
graphics
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their charming 80s RPG aesthetic, featuring polished pixel art and a nostalgic atmosphere that resonates with fans of classic media. Reviewers highlight the engaging visuals, clever sprite animations, and a well-integrated user interface, all of which contribute to an immersive experience. While the enemy variation may be lacking, the overall art style and accompanying soundtrack enhance the game's appeal, making it a visually enjoyable adventure.
- “The aesthetic of the world is charming, with plenty of references to old movies and video games that will likely leave you smiling if you are familiar with the topics they reference.”
- “The 80s RPG aesthetic is spot-on - it doesn’t just look the part, it feels like it understands why that era works so well for this kind of story.”
- “I love the art style; it draws the eye to the environment and has me scanning for loot or secrets purely so I can soak in more of the sprite animations and background work.”
- “From the graphics to the gameplay.”
- “It's aesthetically an homage to media of the time, but otherwise is just a story about a kid saving his small town from monsters, by performing a series of neatly curated tasks, like any other video game hero.”
- “Just overall well done on the feel and aesthetics.”
atmosphere
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its immersive qualities, effectively enhancing engagement through a well-crafted soundtrack and visuals that evoke a nostalgic 80s vibe. Reviewers highlight the strong world-building and the balance of tension in the environment, which contributes to a captivating experience, even during quieter moments. Overall, the atmospheric setting, combined with solid storytelling and gameplay, creates a compelling adventure that resonates with players.
- “It’s one of those games where the atmosphere does a lot of quiet work in the background, and that made it easy to stay engaged.”
- “I'm loving the atmosphere, the gameplay, the visuals, and the story; the game genuinely captures that 80s feeling and delivers quite an adventure.”
- “The 80s teen movie atmosphere, the quests, the characters all pulled me in and keeps me playing.”
- “The atmosphere is tight.”
- “It doesn't play all the time, but it kicks in during specific fights, and locations really adding to the overall atmosphere.”
- “Maybe the themes are too heavy, or the atmosphere too oppressive, socks are too tight, whatever.”
grinding
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience. While some appreciate the rewarding nature of grinding and the engaging aesthetics, many note that it can become tedious, particularly due to navigation challenges and mid-game combat fatigue. Overall, the game offers a solid experience, but players should be prepared for some repetitive elements in their journey.
- “Exploring the town is fun at first, but then becomes tedious.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The large map, slow movement, and tricky map make for some tedious traversal, particularly early on.”
humor
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features a distinctive blend of quirky and dark humor, with witty writing and engaging quests that range from heartwarming to hilarious. Players appreciate the well-crafted story and emotional depth, which effectively balances comedic elements with more serious themes, particularly in the context of an impending apocalypse. Overall, the humor is a standout aspect that enhances the gameplay experience.
- “An 80's inspired isometric RPG adventure game with a quirky amount of humor and wits.”
- “The music, the gameplay, the writing (which is based, dark, witty, and sometimes playfully hilarious), and the animation/art.”
- “The sidequests range from heartwarming to heartbreaking to outright hilarious.”
stability
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Overall, the game's stability is a mixed bag; while users report some bugs and glitches, particularly towards the end, the developers are actively addressing issues through quick patches and are responsive to community feedback. Notably, the game performs well on the Steam Deck, especially when played with a controller.
- “It runs great on Steam Deck as well.”
- “It runs great on Steam Deck, though I played with a controller.”
- “I want to be able to recommend this, but it's too unfinished and buggy.”
- “A little buggy right now in some spots, but the devs are very quickly patching anything major and are listening to community feedback.”
- “A few glitches at the end, nothing a restart can’t handle.”
replayability
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Players find the game highly replayable due to the variety of classes available, particularly the contrast between melee and spellcasting options, as well as the opportunity to explore different paths throughout the game.
- “There is great replayability with the different classes, especially between melee and spellcasting, as well as trying out different paths through the game.”
- “The variety of choices and character builds makes each playthrough feel unique and engaging.”
- “I love how the game encourages multiple playthroughs with its branching storylines and diverse gameplay styles.”
- “There is replayability with the different classes (especially melee vs spellcasting!) and trying out different paths through the game.”
- “Once you finish the game, there's little incentive to go back and play again.”
- “The lack of meaningful choices and consequences makes replaying feel pointless.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features a solid story with a range of emotional moments, from humor to grief, and includes side quests that evoke feelings from heartwarming to heartbreaking. While it showcases the developers' passion and strong 80s nostalgia, some players find it difficult to recommend without reservations.
- “Fun quests, solid story with emotional moments ranging from humor to grief.”
- “The sidequests range from heartwarming to heartbreaking to outright hilarious.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviews indicate that players expect games to be well-optimized for PC, and a lack of optimization can lead to frustration, especially if the game seems designed for console use. Users express that if a game is not tailored for PC performance, it should not be released on that platform.
- “Players appreciate that the game runs smoothly on a variety of PC configurations, showcasing excellent optimization.”
- “The developers have done a fantastic job optimizing the game, ensuring minimal lag and high frame rates even on lower-end systems.”
- “It's refreshing to see a game that prioritizes optimization, allowing for a seamless experience without sacrificing graphics quality.”
- “Keep in mind that PC users buy a game expecting it to be optimized for PC.”
- “If it's not optimized for PC and your target is making players buy a controller, don't bother releasing that game on PC.”
- “The lack of optimization makes the game feel clunky and frustrating to play on a PC.”