Midnight Evil

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Midnight Evil is a single player survival survival game with horror, fantasy and comedy themes. It was developed by impulsegamestudios and was released on February 26, 2019. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Midnight Evil" is a horror action game with a single-player mode and a good plot. As you read a mysterious, possibly cursed book, you must survive the night by finishing the book while using your microphone to switch between Narrate Mode and Listen Mode. The game features a sit-and-survive play style, a full spooky narrative, and is set in a charming 80's horror environment with unlockable games and applications.

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Audience ScoreBased on 18 reviews

story7 positive mentions

The game features a unique and engaging mechanic where players read a book aloud to fend off monsters, adding a fresh twist to the horror genre.
The atmosphere and story are well-crafted, providing an enjoyable experience that pays homage to classic horror fantasy.
Despite its simplicity, the game is fun and offers a gripping narrative that keeps players invested.

The microphone functionality is often buggy, leading to frustration as it fails to detect voices consistently during gameplay.
The game is quite short and can feel repetitive, with limited content that may not justify its price point.
Some achievements and mini-games are bugged, causing additional frustration for players seeking full completion.

story
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is described as short yet engaging, featuring interesting twists and a darkly immersive atmosphere enhanced by the unique mechanic of reading aloud into a microphone. While some players found the narrative to be hit-or-miss, with occasional issues in voice recognition, the overall interactive experience and gripping storyline contributed to a fun and memorable gameplay experience. The conclusion leaves room for potential sequels, which many players would welcome.
- “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 has many twists to it that I was quite surprised by.”
- “I loved the interactive component, the storyline was great, and the gameplay was terrifying and lots of fun!”
- “Yes, you must read the story into your microphone to progress in the game.”
- “Without the feature of reading the story on your own and bringing you into the story, it would lose its value.”
- “The story was mediocre, but my main problem was that some sentences were not being registered and others went on for way too long.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of Midnight Evil centers around a unique mechanic where players read a story aloud to fend off various gremlin creatures trying to jumpscare them. This engaging interaction, combined with the distinct mechanics of each creature, creates a thrilling and satisfying experience, making the gameplay both fun and terrifying. Overall, players appreciate the simplicity and effectiveness of the game's core concept.
- “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 pretty good amount of satisfaction.”
- “I loved the interactive component, the storyline was great, and the gameplay was terrifying and lots of fun!”
- “Midnight Evil is basically a gimmick game that revolves entirely around a simple mechanic: you're a kid stuck in bed reading a book, which has caused various gremlin creatures to enter your room and try to jumpscare you.”
- “As I said prior, the rest of the gameplay is simple: look at three different creatures as they appear in your room and try not to die.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users have reported significant issues with microphone controls and audibility, noting that the microphone input is often buggy and fails to work about 70% of the time, particularly in the menu and narrator mode. While some attribute these problems to the inherent instability of Windows audio controls, the game's reliance on this technology raises concerns about its overall stability. Despite these issues, the game itself runs smoothly otherwise.
- “The game plays and runs great.”
- “I haven't experienced any crashes or bugs, which makes for a smooth gaming experience.”
- “The stability of the game is impressive; I can play for hours without any issues.”
- “A number of other gamers have pointed out that the mic controls and audibility from the user side are often buggy or just don't work. I can't really blame the developer entirely for this because Windows audio controls are notoriously finicky, but at the same time, the entire premise of the game relies on Windows audio technology for most gamers, which is a problem worth mentioning.”
- “However, the microphone input is very buggy; it does not work 70% of the time, at least in the menu. When I try to play the game in narrator mode, it does not pick up my mic at all.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is generally appreciated for its dark and engaging qualities, contributing to the overall enjoyment of the story. However, some users feel that the fear factor could be enhanced, suggesting that the presence of certain elements, like the urklings, is crucial for fully realizing the room's atmospheric potential. Overall, while the atmosphere is fun, there is room for improvement in intensifying the scare factor.
- “I also quite enjoy the atmosphere and the story; it was still fun in a dark sort of way.”
- “Without the urklings adding that fear factor, it doesn't quite do the room's atmosphere justice.”
- “Without the urklings adding that fear factor, it doesn't quite do the room's atmosphere itself justice.”
- “There are, of course, ways the game can improve, mainly in the atmosphere and scare factor.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are solid but do not significantly differ from the studio's previous title, 123 Slaughter Me Street 2. While the design captures a late 70s/early 80s child's bedroom, enhancing the horror aesthetic, it falls short in creating a compelling ambiance.
- “The graphics are stunning, with incredible attention to detail that brings the game world to life.”
- “The visual effects are breathtaking, creating an immersive atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.”
- “The art style is unique and beautifully executed, making every scene a visual treat.”
- “The graphics are pretty solid, though they don't feel much different from 123 Slaughter Me Street 2 (the studio's last horror game).”
- “There are creepy sounds and the room does resemble a late 70s/early 80s child's bedroom, sort of feeding into the horror aesthetic, but I feel that it wasn't all that good at adding ambiance.”