Midnight Arrow
- November 30, 2023
- Low Level Game Dev
- 2h median play time
Get on Steam"Midnight Arrow" is an atmospheric puzzle platformer with a retro art style, featuring tight smooth platforming, optional quests, and collectibles. Players can explore six areas with new mechanics, solve puzzles and illuminate the dark world using different types of arrows, and create their own levels with the level editor. The game also features speedrunning options and rewards dexterity and quick thinking.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features tight controls and excellent level design, making for a smooth and enjoyable platforming experience.
- It has a charming pixel art style and a unique atmosphere, with dynamic soundtracks that enhance the gameplay.
- The puzzles are creative and rewarding, providing a good balance of challenge without being overly frustrating.
- Some players experienced crashes and technical issues, such as needing to install additional software to run the game.
- Certain levels can be confusing and may lead to players getting lost or stuck, which can detract from the overall experience.
- There are minor spelling errors in the NPC dialog, and some players found the dialogue to be a bit obnoxious.
- story4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The story features an interesting narrative complemented by open and winding levels that encourage exploration and backtracking. However, some users find the side quests to be overly corny. Overall, the combination of the main story and level design is engaging.
“It has a story behind it.”
“Interesting story and levels.”
“The levels are open and winding with quests that require backtracking and exploration.”
“The side quest bits are corny as hell.”
“The story feels disjointed and lacks depth.”
“The main plot is predictable and uninspired.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is highly praised for its effective combination of platforming and puzzle mechanics, particularly the innovative use of arrow mechanics. Players appreciate the simplicity of the mechanics, which are well-integrated into each map, enhancing the overall experience.
“I would recommend this game to anyone interested in platform games that combine puzzle mechanics.”
“The different arrow mechanics are interesting and are used effectively in the puzzles.”
“I enjoyed the feel of every map and the mechanics it brings.”
- atmosphere3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game features a charming and cute atmosphere, complemented by well-designed levels. However, some users feel that the music does not align with the game's darker and lonelier themes. Overall, the atmosphere is generally praised as excellent.
“It plays very well and has a very cute atmosphere.”
“The overall atmosphere of the levels was great!”
“The music is perhaps unsuited to the dark and lonely atmosphere of the game, but otherwise this is an excellent platformer.”
- music3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The music in the game is praised for its quality and dynamic nature, enhancing the overall experience. However, some players feel it may not align perfectly with the game's dark and lonely atmosphere. Overall, it is considered a standout feature in an excellent platformer.
“A beautifully crafted piece of art with one banger of a music to top it all off.”
“The music is perhaps unsuited to the dark and lonely atmosphere of the game, but otherwise this is an excellent platformer.”
“I also appreciated the dynamic changing soundtracks.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is noted for its high level of polish and optimization, indicating a smooth and well-performing experience for players.
“Really polished and optimized.”
“The game runs smoothly with excellent optimization.”
“I appreciate the attention to detail in the optimization process.”
