Midnightland
- January 19, 2018
- Lorag Games
Get on SteamExplore, shoot, collect and kill in Midnightland a retro style B-movie horror amusement park that is constantly evolving.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game has a unique theme and atmosphere that many players find enjoyable.
- The developer is actively working on updates and improvements, showing commitment to the game's future.
- The game is accessible on low-end PCs, making it available to a wider audience.
- The game suffers from low frame rates and poor graphics, making it difficult to play.
- Gameplay mechanics are broken, with issues like non-existent combat and inconsistent hitboxes.
- The game feels unfinished, lacking content and polish, which detracts from the overall experience.
- gameplay10 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 70 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The gameplay has been widely criticized for its poor mechanics, including broken combat systems, inconsistent hitboxes, and subpar audio effects. Many players report severe performance issues, such as low frame rates, which hinder any meaningful assessment of the gameplay experience. Overall, the game is described as a "broken mess" that is not worth playing, even for free.
“I couldn't really get an assessment of the gameplay because of the 10 fps, but the explanation started as I walked by, so I stopped to listen.”
“Stay away, not worth playing even if it was free... mechanics are broken, combat is non-existent, hitboxes are all over, gun sounds are terrible... you get the idea, this is a broken mess.”
“Here are some examples of poor lighting mechanics in the game.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics have been criticized for their poor quality, particularly during moments of gameplay such as dying unexpectedly. Users suggest that improvements to the third-person camera and enhancing the graphics settings to ultra could significantly enhance the visual experience.
“It looked worst in terms of graphics when I died from being shot from behind while listening to an explanation of what I was supposed to do.”
“That was the worst moment graphically.”
“Fix the third-person camera and then turn graphics to ultra via engine.”
- story4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate that the game lacks a story, with multiple users noting the absence of any narrative elements.
“No story.”
“No story.”
- optimization4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is criticized for causing slow performance, hindering players from fully experiencing its unique themes and visuals. Users suggest that adjusting distant objects to lower detail levels could improve performance, allowing for higher overall quality settings without engine issues.
“All distant objects in the game should be turned to LOD for maximum performance, so you can set the quality to ultra without engine spiking.”
“There is something about a chicken with a gun on that billboard, which is a perfect example of the kind of potentially morbid and potentially humorous themes I would like to see from the game but can't experience because of the game's slow performance.”
“All distant objects in the game should be turned to LOD for maximum performance so you can set the quality to ultra without engine spiking.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Players express that the grinding in the game is excessively time-consuming, suggesting that it requires an unrealistic amount of effort akin to having a second life to fully engage with it.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, with users expressing a strong appreciation for its theme and overall ambiance.
“I absolutely love the theme and atmosphere in this game.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers highlight the game's potential for dark humor, exemplified by quirky elements like a chicken with a gun on a billboard. However, they express frustration that the slow performance of the game hinders their ability to fully appreciate these comedic themes.
“There is something about a chicken with a gun on that billboard, which is a perfect example of the kind of potentially morbid and potentially humorous themes I would like to see from the game.”
