Little Nightmares

About

Little Nightmares is a suspenseful adventure game with a gripping story about escaping childhood fears. It boasts impressive graphics and solid game mechanics, but is held back slightly by some frustrating bugs. The game encourages players to face their deepest childhood fears, making for a truly unique and haunting experience. Overall, it's a great choice for those seeking a thrilling and immersive gaming experience.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

76%

Audience ScoreBased on 780 reviews

graphics39 positive mentions

stability18 negative mentions

The game has a captivating atmosphere, engaging story, and impressive graphics, making it a joy to play on mobile.
The controls are intuitive and responsive when using a controller, enhancing the overall gameplay experience.
Many players appreciate the nostalgia of playing Little Nightmares on mobile, expressing excitement for potential future releases like Little Nightmares 2.

The game suffers from significant bugs, including crashes, long loading times, and issues with controls that make it frustrating to play.
Players are disappointed with the lack of full-screen support, as the side borders detract from immersion and overall experience.
There are frequent complaints about the game's performance on various devices, with many users experiencing lag and graphical issues.

graphics
73 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many players praising the beautiful visuals and smooth performance, especially on high settings. However, some users noted issues such as blurriness, lag, and a lack of customizable graphics options, which detracted from the overall experience. While the mobile port is generally well-optimized, several players expressed a desire for enhancements, including full-screen support and improved graphical fidelity to match the PC version.
- “One of my favorite game series, always has been and this mobile port is amazing, graphics look amazing.”
- “The graphics, puzzles, and more importantly the storyline makes this a true masterpiece game!”
- “Best mobile game in existence, this is an amazing port, amazing game, and the performance is amazing on my Google Pixel 6a, I play on the highest graphics and frame rate, it runs perfectly smooth.”
- “The graphics are downgraded by an unnecessary amount.”
- “It's blurry when I use a high setting graphic even though my RAM is 16; sometimes FPS can go down and glitch my screen.”
- “The graphics are also horrible even on a top-range mobile device.”
gameplay
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of the game is generally praised for its smoothness, graphics, and atmospheric elements, providing an enjoyable experience, especially on mobile. However, many users express frustration with control responsiveness, occasional lag, and a lack of new features, leading to a repetitive experience. While some players appreciate the challenge and storyline, others find the gameplay buggy and the controls difficult, indicating a need for improvements to enhance overall comfort and enjoyment.
- “Just finished the game, and I say it's a totally great experience playing this game. Beautiful graphics, smooth gameplay, and atmospheric sounds.”
- “I love the gameplay and the story behind this; the graphics are also realistic and a little buggy, but so far it's fun to play. I did not regret buying this game.”
- “This great port game on mobile; I like the graphics very much. The gameplay is very smooth, and the art style and story are very interesting.”
- “The gameplay experience at the moment is kind of frustrating for me.”
- “But one thing that I would run into was regular lag almost every minute of my gameplay.”
- “If there are no new feature updates or whatsoever, I don't think the mobile community will stick to this game that long. This game doesn't have any new gameplay or any new features; it's pretty repetitive and a bit boring if played often.”
story
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is widely praised for its immersive atmosphere, intriguing plot, and effective use of visual storytelling without dialogue. Players appreciate the blend of creepiness and suspense, with many noting the engaging character development and the emotional depth that drives the narrative. While some mention minor frustrations with gameplay mechanics, the overall consensus is that the story significantly enhances the gaming experience, making it a standout feature.
- “The level of detail, creepiness, immersion, and quality storytelling without actually speaking makes it incredible.”
- “The graphics, puzzles, and more importantly the storyline make this a true masterpiece game!”
- “The game has a really good story to it and shows how the character is slowly driven crazy.”
- “Kinda frustrating that I even took 50 replays to complete 1 single mission because of the worst optimization they given to controls.”
- “No story.”
- “It's a suspicious and adventure horror story.”
optimization
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
46%
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Overall, the game's optimization receives mixed feedback. While many players praise its smooth performance and graphics on various devices, others report issues such as frame drops, control difficulties, and bugs, particularly on older or less powerful phones. There is a consensus that further optimization and performance updates are needed to enhance the experience across all platforms.
- “Well optimized from PC and consoles over to mobile, great graphics and small controls that did not block my screen.”
- “Best game ported to mobile ever! Well-executed controls, great graphics, and well-optimized; it runs smoothly on my phone. I love it!!!”
- “Great optimization runs smoothly even on old phones, great job to the devs. One of the best games of PC is now on mobile.”
- “My only gripe with this port is the performance.”
- “Kinda frustrating that I even took 50 replays to complete 1 single mission because of the worst optimization they gave to controls.”
- “I have died multiple times due to those two things and honestly until it's optimized better or gets patched or something I am uninstalling it; it just isn't enjoyable in its current state.”
stability
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The stability of the game on mobile has received mixed reviews, with many users reporting significant control issues, visual glitches, and occasional frame rate drops. While some players appreciate the gameplay and graphics, they express frustration over the buggy controls and glitches that hinder immersion. Overall, the game shows promise but requires further optimization to enhance stability and user experience.
- “Game runs great.”
- “Brilliant game, runs great on S23 Ultra.”
- “The controls are kinda buggy, both the on-screen buttons and immersive controls.”
- “The problems lie when you port it to mobile; it's abysmal. The controls suck, it's difficult to control, and sometimes the character model glitches out. It's hard to be immersed if you keep being frustrated about the controls.”
- “The gameplay is more buggy than on console, but that's to be expected on mobile.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its beautiful graphics, immersive soundtracks, and thoughtful design, creating a captivating experience for players. Many users express their satisfaction with the overall ambiance, enhancing their enjoyment of the story and characters, although some note limitations with touch screen compatibility. Overall, the game's atmosphere significantly contributes to its appeal and player satisfaction.
- “Like this game so much, the atmosphere, story, characters, and the soundtracks are incredible. After watching others play over and over again, I'm extremely happy with my purchase and really hope they release Little Nightmares 2; I would happily spend on that one too.”
- “Just finished the game, and I say it's a totally great experience. The graphics are beautiful, the gameplay is smooth, and the atmospheric sounds enhance the overall experience.”
- “It is beautiful, atmospheric, and thoughtfully designed, creating an immersive experience.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is highly praised for enhancing the atmosphere and complementing the story and characters, contributing significantly to the overall experience. Players find the soundtracks engaging and well-suited to the game's mood, making it a standout feature that elevates the gameplay.
- “The atmosphere, story, characters, and soundtracks are incredible. After watching others play over and over again, I'm extremely happy with my purchase and hope they release Little Nightmares 2; I would happily spend on that one too.”
- “Good art, music, and controls.”
- “The graphics, music, and general atmosphere are very good.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed feedback, with some users criticizing it as a cash grab due to poor graphics and low frame rates, while others appreciate the absence of ads. Overall, the sentiment suggests a desire for better quality alongside fair monetization practices.
- “Wow, what a cash grab! The game graphics are greyish and super blurry, and the FPS is so low it makes me sick.”
- “The game is good, but the monetization is frustrating. There are no ads, which is a plus, but it feels like they are pushing for in-game purchases too hard.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express a deep emotional connection to the game, highlighting moments of joy and nostalgia tied to its availability on mobile. The experience of initially being unable to play led to significant disappointment, but the eventual release brought overwhelming happiness and satisfaction, showcasing the game's impact on personal experiences.
- “I asked my friend to download this game on my mobile, but he said this game is for PC. That day, I cried so hard. I still remember it. But 5 weeks ago, my same friend called me and told me that Little Nightmares was available on mobile. I was shocked and cried happily. Then I opened the Play Store, purchased this game, and played it three times. Thanks a lot.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find humor in unexpected glitches and bugs within the game, such as getting stuck in a cage, which adds a lighthearted element to the otherwise dark atmosphere of "Little Nightmares."
- “I like Little Nightmares 1; there was a bug in the prison where you're supposed to move this cage across the air, but I got stuck in it somehow. It was really funny.”