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Midnight Scenes: From the Woods

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83%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
83% User Score Based on 130 reviews

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Midnight Scenes: From the Woods is a single player puzzle game with horror, drama, mystery and thriller themes. It was developed by White Blanket Games and was released on February 9, 2023. It received positive reviews from players.

From the Woods is a short horror story about friendship and the supernatural. Disturbing incidents begin happening after the arrival of a new patient at Fernwood Creek Mental Health Center. Welcome to a new dimension of horror. Welcome to Midnight Scenes.

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83%Audience ScoreBased on 130 reviews
story39 positive mentions
  • Excellent storytelling with well-written characters and an engaging narrative that emotionally invests players.
  • Beautiful pixel art and atmospheric 80s-inspired soundtrack that enhance the horror and immersive experience.
  • Longer and more fleshed-out story compared to previous installments, providing a satisfying continuation and deeper character development.
  • Almost no traditional gameplay or puzzles; mainly a narrative-driven experience with limited interactivity, which may disappoint those expecting more gameplay.
  • Some sound effects and vocalizations feel out of place or jarring, breaking immersion.
  • The game being a direct sequel with a more straightforward, less ambiguous story that some feel weakens the horror and mystery compared to prior entries.

  • story

    100 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    39% positive mentions, 58% neutral mentions, 3% negative mentions

    The story in this game is praised for its engaging, well-crafted narrative, rich character development, and atmospheric psychological horror, often compared to a dark interactive novel or visual novel. While some appreciate its continuity as a direct sequel and its expansion of themes including LGBTQ+ representation, others note its linearity, limited gameplay, and occasional predictability or lack of suspense. Overall, it is regarded as a strong, emotionally impactful story that resonates well within the series and appeals to fans of story-driven, narrative-focused games.

    • “Really, if you love story-centered point and click games and still don't know him, then look no further and grab not only this new little masterpiece, but all of his games, because in my whole gaming career I have rarely seen such an incredible talent for narration.”
    • “The creators of this game are all very talented and I feel like many triple-A studios should ask them for advice on how to create a great story, characters, and atmosphere.”
    • “It was a little longer and I loved the two protagonists and their interactions and I especially loved the ending - it did something that made me love this story even more.”
    • “Could have been a great game like the previous installments, but this one made two grave mistakes: going fully linear, no actual gameplay whatsoever, and kneecapping the game with yet another dime-a-dozen weak, politically activist sob story.”
    • “It's well produced, looks, sounds and plays well, but I didn't care much for it being a direct sequel and the story is rather unoriginal and predictable.”
    • “After 90 minutes of boring story and no horror I gave up!”

  • gameplay

    15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    27% positive mentions, 53% neutral mentions, 20% negative mentions

    The gameplay is minimal and largely limited to clicking through dialogue, making the experience feel more like an interactive story or visual novel than a traditional game. While the narrative is engaging and well-executed, players seeking substantial interactivity or challenging mechanics may find the gameplay lacking or nonexistent. Some minor gameplay elements exist but are too sparse to significantly impact the overall experience.

    • “Each game also features fun and engaging gameplay with a good level of interactivity that is satisfying without distracting from the highlight of each game – its narrative.”
    • “The other one is regarding a small cool gameplay element that concerns Elijah’s asthma which I would have liked to do more than once during the game because it would have really made sense to use it more than once since it is quite an elaborate gameplay element.”
    • “Delivers exactly what it wants to, no fat, no wasted time or mechanics.”
    • “Could have been a great game like the previous installments, but this one made two grave mistakes: going fully linear, with no actual gameplay whatsoever.”
    • “Little to no actual gameplay; you have to click your way through dialogue.”
    • “Clicking through dialogue makes up almost all of the gameplay, making the game feel more like a slice of life anime visual novel with a ghost boy protagonist than a playable Twilight Zone experience.”

  • music

    13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    54% positive mentions, 46% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The music is widely praised for its atmospheric quality, effectively enhancing the game's 80s horror vibe with a John Carpenter-inspired, synth-heavy soundtrack. Many reviewers highlight how the soundtrack complements the art and storytelling, contributing significantly to the immersive and nostalgic experience.

    • “The music was really atmospheric with the songs and sound effects helping the scares.”
    • “Even the music immediately takes you to the 80s, making you think of horror movies like The Gate or Poltergeist.”
    • “The atmosphere and story are great - made possible by not only Octavi's lovely pixel art, but also by his almost pitch-perfect John Carpenter-esque soundtrack.”

  • graphics

    13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    62% positive mentions, 38% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game's pixel art style, transitioning from black & white to color, is highly praised for its well-crafted, atmospheric, and nostalgic retro visuals that complement the eerie storytelling. Fans appreciate the improved graphics and charming 90's horror vibe, making it a visually stunning and engaging experience overall.

    • “The pixel artstyle going from black & white to colour was a very nice touch; the art itself very well done.”
    • “They offer stylised retro visuals and sound design that perfectly matches the well-written and thoroughly eerie stories and their settings.”
    • “Fantastic pixel graphics and animation.”

  • atmosphere

    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    63% positive mentions, 37% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its immersive and spooky qualities, enhanced by atmospheric music, sound effects, and pixel art that evoke a strong sense of unease and mystery. The storytelling and writing complement the mood effectively, creating a compelling horror experience that deepens the game's emotional impact.

    • “The music was really atmospheric with the songs and sound effects helping the scares.”
    • “The atmosphere and story is great - made possible by not only Octavi's lovely pixel art, but also by his almost pitch-perfect John Carpenter-esque soundtrack.”
    • “It takes all of the atmosphere and storytelling normally present in Octavi Navarro's games and extends it without losing any of the punch.”

  • emotional

    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    88% positive mentions, -1% neutral mentions, 13% negative mentions

    The game evokes a range of strong emotions, blending heartfelt and touching moments with spooky, terrifying elements, though some players found it less intense or slower-paced than expected. Overall, it delivers a unique emotional experience that resonates deeply with many, despite occasional pacing issues.

    • “Beautiful, terrifying, touching, and spooky like no other game I've played in a long time.”
    • “It was very close to heart and it made me pretty emotional.”
    • “Longer than previous episodes and maybe not as intensely terrifying, but very touching.”
    • “After 90 minutes of boring story and no horror, I gave up!”

  • humor

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

    The humor in the game is well-balanced, blending creepy and funny elements effectively. Players appreciate the witty writing and charming visual details that contribute to an enjoyable and engaging experience.

    • “It’s also very creepy and funny in all the right places.”
    • “But these are details, all in all I had an amazing time with this and enjoyed it from the soundtrack to the writing and the many small scary, funny, and lovely visual details.”
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Midnight Scenes: From the Woods is a puzzle game with horror, drama, mystery and thriller themes. Common tags for Midnight Scenes: From the Woods include demons, indie, lgbtq+, psychological, emotional and others.

Midnight Scenes: From the Woods is available on PC and Windows.

Midnight Scenes: From the Woods was released on February 9, 2023.

Midnight Scenes: From the Woods was developed by White Blanket Games.

Midnight Scenes: From the Woods has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked Midnight Scenes: From the Woods for its story.

Midnight Scenes: From the Woods is a single player game.

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