Midnight
- January 28, 2016
- Petite Games
Midnight is a single-player action game with a great soundtrack. Players must navigate a little square-shaped fairy through 56 levels filled with dangerous obstacles such as spikes and circular saws, using mouse controls to launch Midnight and avoid hazards. With its golf-like gameplay and increasing difficulty, Midnight offers a challenging and enjoyable experience for players.
Reviews
- The game features a great atmosphere with beautiful graphics and a relaxing piano soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
- It offers a fun and challenging gameplay experience with 56 progressively difficult levels that test problem-solving skills.
- The simple mechanics and casual nature make it a good choice for players looking to unwind and enjoy a low-pressure gaming session.
- The user interface is poorly designed, lacking essential features like a pause menu and clear options for restarting levels, which can lead to frustration.
- The physics feel unpolished, with the ball/star lacking weight and satisfying interaction, detracting from the gameplay experience.
- There are technical issues, such as the game process continuing to run after quitting, which can interfere with Steam features and overall usability.
- music20 mentions
- 45 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised for its calming and relaxing qualities, particularly the soothing piano tracks that enhance the atmosphere. However, some users find the music to be generic and lacking in variety, with complaints about the absence of volume control and options to customize audio settings. Overall, while the soundtrack contributes positively to the game's ambiance, it may not be enough to satisfy all players.
“Great idea, atmosphere, and music.”
“The piano music is soothing and should prevent most players from rage quitting.”
“Beautiful, clean graphics, relaxing piano music, and 56 entertaining puzzles - yup, this is one of the best games to just chill out and test your problem-solving skills.”
“Music is ok, but feels way too generic, like 'public domain music copy-paste here'.”
“My complaints are there is no pause, the music has no volume control, can only make a clean exit at certain points and the scoring is hard to understand.”
“Music seems ok (if you like piano), graphics are decent, but the UI (user interface) is not.”
- graphics16 mentions
- 31 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are described as simplistic and low-resolution, which some players find relaxing and aesthetically pleasing, while others criticize the user interface and the overall visual quality, particularly on larger screens. The art style is appreciated for its calming effect, complemented by a soothing piano soundtrack, making it suitable for casual play. However, the graphics may feel more appropriate for mobile devices rather than PC gaming.
“The game is very relaxing to play with calming piano music, easy gameplay, and a soft on the eyes art style.”
“This game has solid physics and clean graphics, and a nice relaxing soundtrack.”
“Beautiful, clean graphics, relaxing piano music, and 56 entertaining puzzles - yup, this is one of the best games to just chill out and test your problem solving skills.”
“However upon starting the game I was greeted with really low resolution graphics and fixed on 16:9 (black bars left and right).”
“(I game on a 34" 3440x1440 (21:9) monitor and the jagged edges of the font and other graphics in game were really not pleasing on the eyes.)”
“Music seems ok (if you like piano), graphics are decent, but the UI (user interface) is not.”
- gameplay8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by its simplicity and relaxation, featuring calming music and an easy-to-navigate art style, making it enjoyable for casual play. While some users appreciate the fun and time-passing nature of the gameplay, others note that it may not be as engaging for those seeking a more challenging experience. Overall, it caters well to fans of laid-back gaming.
“The game is very relaxing to play with calming piano music, easy gameplay, and a soft on the eyes art style.”
“Gameplay is exactly as shown, it's fun to spend some time.”
“Let's make one of those, but make the gameplay not relaxing.”
“Don't be fooled by the simple game mechanics.”
“If you really like these kinds of games and focus only on the gameplay, try it.”
- atmosphere6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its beautiful night-time color palette and relaxing music, creating an immersive experience that enhances gameplay. Reviewers note that it is well-designed for casual play, making it appealing to fans of short, atmospheric games, despite its limited duration. Overall, the atmosphere is described as irresistible and enjoyable, even for those who typically do not engage with puzzle games.
“Night-time color palette that complements the atmosphere, including that ray of light your star is casting; love it.”
“The game is very well designed in my opinion; relaxing music, beautiful atmosphere, and only mouse-dependent for playing. However, keep in mind this game is made for casual playing and it's short in duration, so I think it narrows the target audience.”
“I'll be honest, I'm not usually a puzzle gamer, but the creators made an irresistible atmosphere to play in.”
“The night-time color palette complements the atmosphere beautifully, especially with the ray of light your star is casting. I love it.”
“I'll be honest, I'm not usually a puzzle gamer, but the creators have crafted an irresistible atmosphere to play in.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The story is criticized for its lack of coherence and depth, with reviewers noting that the absence of basic storytelling elements detracts from the overall experience.
“There is no rhyme or reason for anything you do; some basic storytelling elements would go a long way.”
“The plot feels disjointed and lacks coherence, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“Character motivations are poorly developed, leaving the story feeling flat and uninteresting.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game offers strong replayability for perfectionists, as players can strive to improve their performance ratings, which are based on the number of 'strokes' taken to complete challenges.
“The game offers a unique challenge each time, making it incredibly replayable for those who love to improve their skills.”
“With multiple paths and outcomes, every playthrough feels fresh and exciting, encouraging you to dive back in.”
“As your performance is rated from one to three stars depending on how many 'strokes' you needed, there is replayability for perfectionists.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game's optimization encourages replayability by rating performance on a one to three-star scale based on the number of strokes used, appealing particularly to perfectionists seeking to improve their scores.
“The performance rating system, which scores you from one to three stars based on the number of 'strokes' taken, adds a layer of replayability that appeals to perfectionists.”
“The optimization mechanics in the game encourage players to refine their strategies and improve their scores, making each playthrough feel rewarding.”
“I love how the game rewards you for optimizing your approach; it really motivates you to find the best possible solutions.”
“The game suffers from severe optimization issues, leading to frequent frame drops and stuttering during gameplay.”
“I found the loading times to be excessively long, which really detracts from the overall experience.”
“Despite the interesting mechanics, the game is plagued by bugs that hinder performance and make it frustrating to play.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game evokes a strong sense of nostalgia, reminiscent of childhood adventures and the thrill of sneaking out to play in open spaces. This emotional connection enhances the overall experience, allowing players to relive carefree moments from their past.
“It made me feel like sneaking out at night as a child and playing in a field or jungle gym.”