Midnight Carnival
- November 22, 2016
- Delusional Games
Get on Steam"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.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The badges are highly praised and considered some of the best on Steam.
- Some players found humor in the game's absurdity, making it enjoyable in an ironic way.
- The game is very cheap, making it an easy purchase for those interested in the badges.
- The game is poorly written, with a confusing and unengaging story that ends abruptly.
- The music is described as annoying and headache-inducing, detracting from the overall experience.
- Many players felt that the game lacks meaningful choices, making it feel pointless and tedious.
- story26 mentions
- 12 % positive mentions
- 77 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The story of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many users describing it as poorly written, underdeveloped, and lacking coherence. While some appreciate its potential as a narrative, they criticize its pacing, grammar issues, and the lack of meaningful player choices. Overall, the consensus is that the story is disappointing and fails to engage players effectively.
“Intense and immersive gameplay with incredible graphics and a heart-stopping story of betrayal and despair.”
“As a story, it's nothing short of a vivid dream.”
“Like I said, the story is wonderful and I'd love to see new chapters.”
“I just got into the story and then it ended halfway through.”
“It's like they got tired of writing a story and ended it there when it got interesting.”
“The main character is a whiny edgy emo, the plot tries to be mysterious but fails completely, and the music is... imagine a cat trampling on a synth and making various dubsteppy noises, and you got it.”
- music25 mentions
- 12 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 28 % negative mentions
The music in the game has been overwhelmingly criticized for being repetitive, loud, and unpleasant, often described as annoying dubstep that detracts from the overall experience. Many players expressed a desire for the option to mute or change the music, as its glitchy and looping nature contributes to a frustrating atmosphere. Overall, the soundtrack is seen as a significant flaw, with some reviewers even stating that the best part of the game was when the music stopped playing.
“I relaxed for 5 ♥♥♥♥ minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
“Also, I really loved the 20-second techno music that plays on loop forever.”
“Whoa, the music changed.”
“I bought the game for the badges and I expected a bad visual novel, but I just couldn't sit through it. The music gives me a headache, and reading the badly written dialogue worsened it.”
“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.”
- humor6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is polarizing; while some players find certain elements, like the skip button, genuinely funny, others feel the attempts at edgy humor fall flat and come off as simply bad. Overall, the comedic value seems to hinge on personal taste, with some appreciating the quirky animations and music, while others are left disappointed.
“Skip button was flipping hilarious when I found out what it did.”
“Now clearly, this is the epitome of humor.”
“Anime visual novel game funny.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are praised for their intensity and immersion, contributing to a gripping narrative. However, some users criticize the artwork for lacking both quality and quantity, suggesting that it detracts from the overall experience. Additionally, technical issues like spelling errors further diminish the game's visual appeal.
“Intense and immersive gameplay with incredible graphics and a heart-stopping story of betrayal and despair.”
“The artwork lacks both quality and quantity, making the game visually unappealing.”
“The graphics are disappointing and fail to engage the player.”
“There are numerous spelling errors that detract from the overall experience.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by its intense and immersive experience, complemented by stunning graphics and a gripping narrative of betrayal and despair. However, some users criticize the gameplay mechanics as lacking depth and liken it to poorly written content, detracting from the overall experience.
“Intense and immersive gameplay with incredible graphics and a heart-stopping story of betrayal and despair.”
“The music is horrendous and the gameplay feels like reading 'Fifty Shades of Grey' written by a five-year-old.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is perceived as overly dramatic, with some users feeling that it leans too heavily on a single character's complaints rather than offering a more nuanced emotional experience.
- character development1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Character development is highlighted as an exceptional achievement, showcasing the author's remarkable skill in crafting deep and engaging characters.
“The character development was something else entirely, an amazing feat by the truly brilliant author.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, as the edgy dialogue is dispersed across numerous clicks, hindering smooth progression.
“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 gameplay.”
“The repetitive tasks required for leveling up drain the fun out of the experience.”
