Midnight Acres
- October 25, 2023
- Keaton Applebaum
Get on Steam"Midnight Acres" is a narrative-driven, atmospheric horror game set on a mysterious farm. Uncover the dark secrets of the Keaton family as you navigate supernatural events, puzzles, and eerie encounters. With multiple endings based on your choices, every playthrough brings new twists and terror to light.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game has a unique blend of farming simulation and FPS survival mechanics, providing a refreshing change of pace.
- Exploration is enjoyable, with a large map and various caves to discover, adding depth to the gameplay.
- The monster design and overall art style are appealing, contributing to an engaging atmosphere.
- The day/night cycle is too short, making it difficult to gather resources and prepare for night attacks.
- Many features, such as achievements and farming mechanics, are currently unpolished and lacking in depth.
- The game suffers from numerous bugs and a lack of clear instructions, leading to a frustrating experience for players.
- grinding16 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The grinding aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players finding the farming mechanics tedious and poorly balanced, leading to a sense of frustration rather than enjoyment. While some appreciate the blend of farming and combat, they feel that the resource gathering and farming processes are overly time-consuming and lack sufficient guidance, making it easier to ignore these elements in favor of combat. Overall, players suggest that significant improvements are needed in the farming system to enhance the overall experience.
“The farming part is bare-bones at best.”
“Harvesting resources is just tedious.”
“I really cannot stress enough that in a game that advertises itself as a farming game, farming is completely pointless.”
- gameplay5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The gameplay is highly praised for its fun mechanics and relaxing theme, with standout features like enjoyable combat and unique fishing mechanics. Players appreciate the overall execution of the game, including its sound design and engaging tower defense elements.
“I would definitely continue playing it; it's pretty fun mechanically and combat-wise, and the laid-back theme is pretty relaxing.”
“Excellent in terms of gameplay and mechanics.”
“My favorite is fishing; I haven't played a game with FPS fishing mechanics before, and this was fun!”
“You also want some tower defense mechanic?”
“The mechanics, game sounds, and feelings are all absolutely perfect.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The graphics feature a diverse art style for enemies, contributing to a visually engaging experience that balances relaxing and intense elements within a well-crafted world.
“The art style of the enemies varies.”
“Relaxing and intense with some beautiful graphics and world!”
“The art style of the enemies varies significantly.”
“The graphics look outdated and lack detail.”
“The environments feel bland and uninspired.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, including frequent glitches that can lead to softlocks, particularly when navigating menus, resulting in potential loss of saved progress.
“There are lots of unfortunate glitches that need to be worked out, such as pressing escape in any menu, like inventory or the shop, which will softlock your game and cause you to lose your save without exception.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it nearly impossible to progress without constant fear of losing progress.”
“I've encountered numerous bugs that disrupt gameplay, including random freezes and unexpected crashes that ruin the experience.”
