Midnight's Blessing
- May 25, 2015
- Warfare Studios
- 12h median play time
Get on SteamIn "Midnight's Blessing" , Sidni Larkhearst's peaceful life is shattered when her village is attacked by vampires, and she learns that Dracula himself is hunting her. This 16-bit RPG, published by Aldorlea Games and produced by Warfare Studios, offers a classic experience for fans of the genre, with a gripping story and challenging gameplay. Explore the world, level up your characters, and uncover the reason behind Dracula's pursuit in this thrilling adventure.
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Reviews
- The storyline is engaging and features interesting characters, with a mix of humor and dark themes that keeps players invested.
- The game offers a good amount of exploration and treasure hunting, rewarding players for thoroughness with unique items and experiences.
- The dialogue is witty and entertaining, contributing to the overall charm of the game.
- The battle system is frustratingly difficult, with many boss fights being overly challenging and time-consuming, leading to a tedious experience.
- Numerous bugs and glitches hinder gameplay, with some players unable to progress due to game-breaking issues.
- Lack of guidance, maps, and clear quest objectives makes it difficult for players to navigate and enjoy the game fully.
- story41 mentions
- 34 % positive mentions
- 59 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The game's story is a standout feature, praised for its engaging and complex narrative that combines dark themes with humor, character development, and intriguing plot twists. While some players found the side quests confusing and the pacing uneven, many appreciated the depth of the main storyline, particularly the protagonist Sidni's journey of self-discovery amidst a backdrop of fantasy elements like vampires and werewolves. Overall, the storytelling is considered a major strength, keeping players invested despite gameplay frustrations.
“However, the story is the true gem of this game.”
“A very well told story that will catch you by surprise with its many twists and turns, it begins in a very benign and sort of whimsical fashion meeting the main character, Sidni, as she goes about her daily hum-drum chores assisting her mom, Diana.”
“So much of a good RPG depends on the story, and the storytelling is this game's strongest quality.”
“I've lost utter interest in all the reading as it has a poor attempt at fourth wall breaking, humor, and explaining the storyline.”
“I found I didn't really feel invested in the story, and the gameplay had become tedious, so I stopped playing.”
“At 30 minutes in, there had not been a battle, mostly just some dumb quests around town, and some humor I did not find funny.”
- humor11 mentions
- 91 % positive mentions
- -18 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The humor in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the witty dialogue and character interactions, while others find the attempts at humor, particularly the fourth wall breaking, to be lacking. Many highlight the balance of dark themes with comedic elements, noting that the humor can be silly yet effective in lightening the overall tone. Overall, it seems to be a hit or miss depending on personal taste, with some players finding it a standout feature and others feeling it falls flat.
“On the plus side, the characters are often funny in their bickering.”
“Very fun and amazing / funny storyline!”
“Cannot stress enough how much I love the dialogue and humor in this.”
“Not a funny game.”
“The humor fell flat and felt forced.”
“I expected more laughs, but the jokes were stale.”
- grinding4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players express frustration with the grinding aspect of the game, noting that experience gain slows significantly, making leveling feel unnecessarily prolonged. This leads to tedious combat encounters, including lengthy boss fights, which detracts from overall engagement with the story and gameplay.
“I don't mind grinding for levels, but after a while, I've noticed the experience you gain makes leveling take far longer than it really should.”
“The weakest point of the game is probably its combat system; battles can get incredibly grinding, and boss fights can take as long as half an hour.”
“I found I didn't really feel invested in the story, and the gameplay had become tedious, so I stopped playing.”
- music4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for its quality, featuring a soothing blend of piano and guitar that enhances the overall experience. Many users find it relaxing and enjoyable, contributing positively to the game's atmosphere and narrative. Overall, the soundtrack is considered one of the game's standout elements.
“Their best music, honestly.”
“The music is always wonderful, and the plot line did make me laugh a few times, despite me rolling my eyes occasionally at some of the stuff.”
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
“A 'royal trap' soundtrack in a city, it's high quality with piano and guitar.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Gameplay reviews are mixed, with some players appreciating the engaging plot and interesting characters, while others criticize the poor writing, balance issues, and bugs. While some found the extended playtime rewarding, others felt the experience became tedious and unengaging, leading to a lack of investment in the story.
“Gameplay is decent, characters are interesting, and the plot is engaging.”
“It's always a pleasant surprise to play a game expecting maybe 2 or 3 hours of gameplay, and getting rewarded with 10+ hours.”
“This is fairly poor as RPG Maker shovelware goes, with typically bad writing, bad gameplay balance, and there's multiple reports of bugs and stability problems.”
“I found I didn't really feel invested in the story, and the gameplay had become tedious, so I stopped playing.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from numerous glitches that significantly impact stability, with some players unable to complete it due to issues with the final boss. Frequent reloading of save files is often necessary to bypass these problems.
“In fact, there are a lot of glitches in this game. I avoided a few by reloading save files, but I was unable to finish the game because of the final boss.”
“There are way too many glitches.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received a strong positive reception, with users rating them 9 out of 10, indicating high quality and visual appeal. However, there are concerns that other aspects of the game require significant improvement.
“Graphics: 9/10”
- character development1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers note that the character development in the game is robust, contributing significantly to the overall quality of the plot.
“The plot is fairly well done, and there is a lot of depth in terms of character development.”
“The character arcs are incredibly well-crafted, making each journey feel personal and impactful.”
“I love how the characters evolve throughout the game, with their backstories and motivations being explored in meaningful ways.”
