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"Midnight Carnival" is a dark and disturbing visual novel following Brandon, a deeply depressed and antisocial young man. Hoping for a change in his life, Brandon is confronted with a miracle that comes at a steep price. The game explores themes of mental illness and the consequences of desperate actions.

Midnight Carnival screenshot
Midnight Carnival screenshot
Midnight Carnival screenshot
Midnight Carnival screenshot

32%
Audience ScoreBased on 185 reviews
humor8 positive mentions
story9 negative mentions

  • The game has some interesting badges that players find appealing.
  • Some players found humor in the poor writing and grammatical errors.
  • A few users reported that the game provided a brief distraction from their daily lives.
  • The game is unfinished and lacks a coherent story, ending abruptly without resolution.
  • The writing is riddled with grammatical errors and poor dialogue, making it difficult to engage with.
  • The music is described as annoying and unbearable, detracting from the overall experience.
  • story
    72 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story of the game is widely criticized for being incomplete, poorly written, and confusing, often compared to amateur writing found on platforms like Wattpad. Many players express frustration over its abrupt ending and lack of meaningful choices, leading to a narrative that feels disjointed and unsatisfying. Despite some potential for intrigue, the overall execution is deemed subpar, with numerous grammatical errors and a lack of coherent plot development.

    • “However, the story itself gets interesting; it's mysterious, so thumbs up for that.”
    • “Intense and immersive gameplay with incredible graphics and a heart-stopping story of betrayal and despair.”
    • “Personally, although I do feel that this story has much potential to catch us off guard with twists and plots due to the nature of the story, it will take much more effort to refine the game, especially in the language department since it is a novel.”
    • “The story is not even completed, and it feels like while playing, I am reading a 10-year-old Wattpad writer's story/thoughts; I'm not even talking about the wrong written words...at least write the main character's favorite book's name correctly.”
    • “The whole story can just be summarized by one word: depression.”
    • “Not only is this unfinished, abandoned in early access and ends before the promised plot barely gets started; it would be of terrible quality in basically every way even if it was finished.”
  • music
    46 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game has been universally criticized as unbearable, repetitive, and poorly composed, often described as a jarring mix of dubstep and glitchy sounds that aggravate players. Many reviewers lament the lack of volume settings and the inability to turn off the music, which detracts significantly from the overall experience. While a few players found some tracks tolerable, the overwhelming consensus is that the soundtrack is a major flaw, contributing to a frustrating gameplay experience.

    • “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
    • “In spite of its flaws, I was interested in seeing where it would lead, and some of the music was actually alright.”
    • “Also, I really loved the 20-second techno music that plays on loop forever.”
    • “The music is horrendous and the gameplay is like reading 50 Shades of Grey written by a 5-year-old.”
    • “I'm not entirely sure whether or not it qualifies as 'music', as it keeps glitching in and out and it's only like a 20-second loop of the same thing over and over again.”
    • “The music makes you want to hang yourself in like 12 seconds.”
  • graphics
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game have received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many users describing them as low quality, bland, and poorly designed. The artwork is criticized for being painfully bad, and the overall visual experience is marred by a lack of coherence and movement. While a few users noted some immersive gameplay, the general consensus is that the graphics significantly detract from the game's value.

    • “Intense and immersive gameplay with incredible graphics and a heart-stopping story of betrayal and despair.”
    • “The artwork is painfully bad.”
    • “Low quality visuals, no coherent design, garbage music, horrible writing, and on top of that - abandoned in early access.”
    • “The visuals are crap.”
  • humor
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is a mixed bag, with some players finding moments genuinely funny, particularly the unexpected use of the skip button, while others criticize the attempts at edgy humor as falling flat or being cringe-worthy. Overall, the humor seems to appeal to a niche audience, with some enjoying the quirky animations and expressions, while others feel the game tries too hard to be funny without succeeding.

    • “The skip button was flipping hilarious when I found out what it did.”
    • “There's a lot of angst too, which can be funny, but also cringe-worthy, and sometimes a little sad.”
    • “Now clearly, this is the epitome of humor.”
  • gameplay
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is described as intense and immersive, complemented by impressive graphics and a gripping narrative of betrayal and despair. However, some users criticize the lack of traditional gameplay mechanics, noting that it primarily functions as a text-based visual novel, which limits the overall gameplay experience.

    • “Intense and immersive gameplay with incredible graphics and a heart-stopping story of betrayal and despair.”
    • “The music is horrendous and the gameplay is like reading '50 Shades of Grey' written by a 5-year-old.”
    • “Okay, those were my biggest issues for the first part, the ones that directly affect the gameplay experience.”
    • “Since there is essentially no gameplay, just a text-based visual novel, I cannot criticize game mechanics, or lack thereof.”
  • emotional
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The emotional aspect of the game is perceived as overly dramatic, with some users feeling it leans towards excessive complaining rather than genuine emotional depth.

  • atmosphere
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere is effectively crafted to evoke an eerie vibe, enhancing the overall immersive experience of the game.

    • “The game does a fantastic job of creating an eerie vibe in the atmosphere.”
    • “The atmosphere is incredibly immersive, drawing you into the game's world.”
    • “Every sound and visual detail contributes to a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere.”
    • “The game does a pretty good job of creating an eerie vibe in the atmosphere.”
  • character development
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Character development is highly praised, with reviewers highlighting it as an exceptional achievement by the author, showcasing their brilliance in crafting complex and engaging characters.

    • “The character development was something else entirely, an amazing feat by the truly brilliant author.”
  • grinding
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious due to the excessive clicking required to progress, which interrupts the flow with scattered edgy dialogue.

    • “The edgy dialogue is spread out through many clicks, making progression through the game tedious.”
    • “Grinding feels like a never-ending chore rather than an engaging part of the game.”
    • “The repetitive tasks required for leveling up drain the fun out of the experience.”

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3h Median play time
3h Average play time
3-3h Spent by most gamers
*Based on 1 analyzed playthroughs

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