Midnight Evil
- February 26, 2019
- impulsegamestudios
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Reviews
- The game offers a unique and engaging mechanic of using the microphone to read a story, enhancing immersion.
- The atmosphere and visuals are well-crafted, contributing to a fun and enjoyable horror experience.
- The concept is original and reminiscent of classic horror fantasy, making it appealing to fans of the genre.
- The microphone input is often buggy, making it difficult to use effectively during gameplay.
- The game is quite short, leaving players wanting more content for the price.
- Some gameplay elements can feel repetitive and the enemy mechanics may lead to frustrating experiences.
- story5 mentions
- 80 % positive mentions
- -40 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The story is praised for its engaging atmosphere and unique storybook-based mechanic that enhances immersion, though some users found the narrative itself to be mediocre. While the interactive elements and gameplay are highlighted as enjoyable and terrifying, there were complaints about voice recognition issues and overly lengthy sentences. Overall, the story offers a mix of fun and darkness, appealing to many players despite some flaws.
“Reading the story aloud is an engaging mechanic, and I didn't run into any problems with my voice being detected.”
“I also quite enjoy the atmosphere and the story; it was still fun in a dark sort of way.”
“The entire concept of the mode in a storybook-based game just worked perfectly, and helped add a level of immersion into it that I haven't seen used anywhere else to this day.”
“The story was mediocre, but my main issue was that some sentences weren't registered, and others dragged on for far too long.”
“The narrative felt disjointed and lacked depth, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“I found the plot predictable and the character development lacking, which made it difficult to care about the outcome.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is highly engaging, featuring unique mechanics that enhance the interactive storytelling experience. Players appreciate the seamless voice detection and find the combination of a compelling storyline with thrilling gameplay to be both satisfying and enjoyable.
“Reading the story aloud is an engaging mechanic, and I didn't run into any problems with my voice being detected.”
“A lot of them have pretty unique mechanics and can offer a good amount of satisfaction.”
“I loved the interactive component, the storyline was great, and the gameplay was terrifying and lots of fun!”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere is praised for its engaging and immersive qualities, blending a fun experience with a darker undertone that enhances the storytelling.
“I really enjoy the atmosphere and the story; it was fun in a dark sort of way.”
“The atmosphere is incredibly immersive, drawing you into the game's world.”
“Every detail contributes to a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere that keeps you engaged.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users report significant stability issues with the microphone input, noting that it fails to function 70% of the time, particularly in the menu and during gameplay in narrator mode.
“The microphone input is very buggy; it does not work 70% of the time in the menu, and when I try to play the game in narrator mode, it does not pick up my mic at all.”
