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Midnight Monitor: Anomaly Watch

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93%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, graphics
93% User Score Based on 88 reviews

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About Midnight Monitor: Anomaly Watch

Midnight Monitor: Anomaly Watch is a single player casual puzzle game with horror and mystery themes. It was developed by Viexi and was released on September 1, 2023. It received very positive reviews from players.

A "spot the difference" horror game where you have to monitor cameras in a haunted house and report anomalies. You have no choice but to finish the job. Can you spot every anomaly? Can you survive the night?

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93%Audience ScoreBased on 88 reviews
gameplay5 positive mentions
stability2 negative mentions
  • Engaging and challenging anomaly-spotting gameplay with a great mix of horror and humor.
  • Highly replayable with numerous anomalies, different game modes, and extensive customization options.
  • Strong atmosphere with subtle psychological horror, modern lighting effects, and immersive environments.
  • Limited content with only two maps available and long delays or uncertainty regarding new levels and updates.
  • Some inconsistencies and lack of polish, including bugs, confusing anomaly classifications, and different UI/toggle systems between maps.
  • Achievements require excessive playtime and repetition, leading to potential burnout and boredom due to repetitive anomalies.

  • gameplay

    15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    33% positive mentions, 47% neutral mentions, 20% negative mentions

    The gameplay centers on carefully monitoring surveillance feeds to identify diverse paranormal anomalies, requiring continuous concentration rather than fast-paced action or memorization. Its simplicity is enhanced by a strong atmosphere and thoughtful design, offering both fresh challenges for veterans and a gradual learning curve for newcomers, though current content is limited and could benefit from more maps and mechanics. Upcoming updates promise expanded gameplay features and modes, enhancing replayability and overall engagement.

    • “Instead of relying on weapons or fast-paced survival mechanics, the game challenges players to carefully examine surveillance feeds inside abandoned and haunted houses, searching for anything that appears unusual.”
    • “The core gameplay revolves around identifying and reporting paranormal anomalies before they accumulate and cause failure.”
    • “These gameplay variations provide experienced players with fresh challenges while allowing newcomers to gradually build their observation skills.”
    • “Frustrating gameplay.”
    • “For the price, it's great but they should add more maps and more mechanics; otherwise, in this early access version, it's about 5 hours of playtime with their 2 distinct areas.”
    • “The basic gameplay loop is you being able to at least spot the differences, but it's also about understanding what happened.”

  • replayability

    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    43% positive mentions, 57% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game offers exceptional replayability through a wide variety of achievements, anomalies, rooms, and modes that enhance the core gameplay. Its engaging structure and immersive atmosphere keep players coming back, distinguishing it from other anomaly spotting games. Additionally, a dedicated developer and promising updates further boost its long-term appeal.

    • “Tons and tons of variety here in terms of achievements, anomalies, rooms, and modes, really driving up that replay value.”
    • “Its extensive selection of anomalies, highly replayable structure, immersive presentation, and promising early access roadmap make it one of the stronger entries in the anomaly surveillance horror genre.”
    • “Rather than presenting a complex progression system, these additions complement the core gameplay by rewarding careful play and improving long-term replayability.”

  • atmosphere

    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    80% positive mentions, 20% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The atmosphere is a standout strength of the game, characterized by slow-building tension and an oppressive, uncertain mood that rewards careful observation and complements its investigative gameplay. This well-crafted ambiance enhances engagement and replayability, keeping players on edge throughout the experience.

    • “This slow-building tension creates an atmosphere that feels oppressive from beginning to end, rewarding patience and close observation over quick reflexes.”
    • “This restrained storytelling allows players to develop their own theories while maintaining an atmosphere of uncertainty that perfectly complements the investigative gameplay.”
    • “Midnight Monitor: Anomaly Watch succeeds by proving that simple mechanics can become incredibly engaging when supported by excellent atmosphere and thoughtful design.”

  • humor

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The humor in the game is well-balanced with spooky and creepy elements, offering a mix of scares and funny moments. Players appreciate its blend of horror and lightheartedness, enhanced by amusing achievements and playful content like pupper photos.

    • “Great mix of spooky and funny stuff.”
    • “It's more than a hidden object game, it has logic elements but also horror and humor.”
    • “It is creepy in parts, funny in other parts, has different modes, funny and many achievements and a lot of pupper photos.”

  • story

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The story effectively leverages atmospheric environments to create a subtle, unsettling narrative that encourages player speculation and complements the investigative gameplay. Its restrained approach maintains a sense of mystery, while ongoing early access updates promise further content to deepen the experience.

    • “The environments themselves become an important part of the storytelling, with every room contributing to the growing sense that something unnatural is lurking just beyond sight.”
    • “This restrained storytelling allows players to develop their own theories while maintaining an atmosphere of uncertainty that perfectly complements the investigative gameplay.”
    • “The promise of additional story content throughout early access also gives players another reason to return as development continues.”

  • optimization

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 50% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game is well-optimized, running smoothly without bugs or stuttering, and offers additional features like Steam achievements, cloud saves, detailed statistics, and multiple endings that enhance long-term player engagement.

    • “There were no bugs, no stuttering, and the game ran really smoothly.”

  • stability

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The game maintains good stability overall, with only a few bugs or glitches encountered even after extended play. Players frequently encounter various anomalies designed as part of the gameplay, such as moving objects and electrical glitches, which are intentional features rather than stability issues.

  • graphics

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 100% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The graphics are presented through a modern, user-friendly interface with clear menu options like "resume game," "graphics settings," "end session," and "quit," emphasizing functionality over visual detail.

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Play Times

5h Median play time
5h Average play time
5-5h Spent by most gamers
*Based on 2 analyzed playthroughs
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Midnight Monitor: Anomaly Watch is a casual puzzle game with horror and mystery themes. Common tags for Midnight Monitor: Anomaly Watch include first-person, indie, linear, aliens, psychological and others.

Midnight Monitor: Anomaly Watch is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 5 hours playing Midnight Monitor: Anomaly Watch.

Midnight Monitor: Anomaly Watch was released on September 1, 2023.

Midnight Monitor: Anomaly Watch was developed by Viexi.

Midnight Monitor: Anomaly Watch has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked Midnight Monitor: Anomaly Watch for its gameplay but disliked it for its stability.

Midnight Monitor: Anomaly Watch is a single player game.

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