Midnight Heist

About

"Midnight Heist" is a co-op horror game where you and up to three friends partake in daring heists in Midnight City. As a hacker, you'll complete tasks for various organizations, but beware of the strange shadows that roam the city at night. Work together to evade these figures, complete your tasks, and escape with your rewards. * Co-op horror game for 1-4 players * Infiltrate companies and complete tasks for rewards * Avoid strange shadowy figures that appear at night

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91%

Audience ScoreBased on 89 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

The game offers a unique blend of horror and heist mechanics, providing a fresh take on the genre that keeps players engaged.
Playing with friends enhances the experience, making it both fun and terrifying, with plenty of moments that induce genuine fear.
The developers are responsive to community feedback and are actively working on updates, which bodes well for the game's future content and improvements.

The game currently lacks variety in maps and ghost types, which can lead to repetitive gameplay after a few sessions.
Some players have reported issues with the entity's unpredictability and difficulty in evading it, making the game feel more tedious than thrilling at times.
The tutorial does not adequately prepare players for the challenges they will face, and there are concerns about the readability of safe codes during gameplay.

gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
42%
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The gameplay is praised for its unique blend of hacking mechanics and ghostly encounters, offering an engaging experience whether played solo or with friends. Players appreciate the consistent quality of life improvements and the fresh take on familiar gameplay elements, with a focus on learning levels and mastering mechanics. The combination of mini-games, exploration, and strategic hiding adds depth to the overall experience.
- “A very unique and great game to play alone or with friends where you need to hack laptops and PCs while a ghost is on the hunt. The gameplay is really nice and unique; I love to see more content!”
- “Learning the levels, monsters, and spooks, and figuring out how they all work, is a big part of the engaging gameplay, but it doesn't take long to get used to.”
- “Gameplay involves hacking computers by doing mini-games, rummaging through drawers, and hiding in lockers from ghosts.”
- “Gameplay involves hacking computers by completing minigames, rummaging through drawers, and hiding in lockers from ghosts.”
- “It features an Elder Scrolls-style lockpicking mechanic, but without the risk of your lockpicks breaking.”
- “Developers are consistently working on quality of life and gameplay improvements.”
story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
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The game's story is described as a mix of borrowed elements and unique content, with operations that enhance immersion despite lacking a cohesive narrative. Players engage in various missions, including heists and data hacking, which introduce intriguing scenarios but often feel disconnected from a larger storyline. Overall, while the story has potential for expansion, it currently serves more as a backdrop to gameplay rather than a central focus.
- “It has some borrowed gameplay elements from other recently popular games, with story mixed in via operations, but keeps it all fresh and unique.”
- “Expanding into new maps, new story, and new monsters will make it an even better value.”
- “The operations have story content that I didn't expect, but add well to the immersion.”
- “☐ no story”
- “Weird game, you're doing a heist of data on a computer, like literally hacking a computer, but there's a weird zombie running in with no backstory.”
- “The operations have story content that I didn't expect, but it adds well to the immersion.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively tedious and repetitive, often feeling more like a chore than an engaging experience. Many suggest that it requires a significant time investment, likening it to needing a "second life" to manage the grind effectively.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “Operations are currently a bit grindy and repetitive.”
- “Feels more tedious than horror.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are highly praised for their cohesive design and attention to detail, enhancing the overall gameplay experience.
- “The graphics are so well put together, along with the little details of the gameplay that I really love.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its ability to induce anxiety and suspense, particularly during hacking sequences, effectively creating a tense and immersive experience for players.
- “The feeling of something coming for you while hacking is so anxiety-inducing and creates a great atmosphere!”
- “The atmosphere in this game is very well-tuned and it keeps you in suspense.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the humor in the game to be significantly enhanced when playing with friends, leading to hilarious moments. However, some references may be controversial or off-putting to certain audiences.
- “I definitely recommend playing with friends, as it can be pretty hilarious.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players highlight the game's high replayability, particularly praising the engaging grind for earning more money, which encourages multiple playthroughs.
- “The grind to earn more money is very well done, contributing to high replayability.”
- “Each playthrough offers new challenges and experiences, making it hard to put down.”
- “The variety of choices and outcomes ensures that every run feels fresh and engaging.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is highly optimized, allowing even low-end computers to achieve impressive performance, with one user reporting over 90 FPS on max settings, a significant improvement compared to their usual 20-30 FPS on low settings in other games.
- “Very well optimized; even on my potato of a computer, I still run at 90+ FPS on max settings when I'm usually running at 20-30 on low settings for every other game.”