Midnight's Blessing

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Midnight's Blessing is a single player casual role playing game. It was developed by Warfare Studios and was released on May 25, 2015. It received neutral reviews from players.

In "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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47%

Audience ScoreBased on 32 reviews

story14 positive mentions

grinding4 negative mentions

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 thorough exploration of its maps.
The dialogue is witty and entertaining, contributing to the overall charm of the game.

The battle system is frustratingly difficult, with many boss fights feeling unbalanced and tedious, leading to excessive grinding.
Numerous bugs and glitches hinder gameplay, including freezing issues and problems with quest progression that can prevent players from completing the game.
Lack of guidance, maps, and clear objectives makes it difficult for players to navigate quests and understand where to go next.

story
41 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
34%
59%
7%
The game's story has received mixed reviews, with many players praising its engaging and humorous narrative, character development, and intriguing plot twists, particularly surrounding the main character Sidni's journey of self-discovery amidst dark themes involving vampires and werewolves. However, some players found the execution lacking, citing issues with side quests and a lack of clarity in objectives, which detracted from their overall experience. Despite these criticisms, the story remains a highlight for many, driving their continued interest in the game.
- “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 humdrum 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.”
humor
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
91%
27%
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 lacking or silly. Despite its dark storyline, many highlight the effective use of humor to balance the tone, making it a memorable aspect for those who enjoy comedic elements in RPGs. Overall, the humor can be hit or miss, but it has moments that resonate well with players.
- “On the plus side, the characters are often funny in their bickering.”
- “It's a dark story but also full of humor.”
- “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 just didn't land.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express frustration with the grinding aspect of the game, noting that experience gain slows significantly, making leveling up feel unnecessarily prolonged. This leads to tedious combat encounters, including lengthy boss fights, which detract 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 with boss fights, it’s no exception that they 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.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
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.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Gameplay is a mixed bag, with some players appreciating the engaging plot and interesting characters, while others criticize the poor writing, balance issues, and bugs. While some enjoy the extended playtime, others find the experience tedious and lacking in investment.
- “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.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from numerous glitches that significantly impact stability, with some players unable to complete it due to issues with the final boss. Reloading save files may help mitigate some problems, but overall, the experience is marred by instability.
- “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.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The graphics of the game received a strong rating of 9/10, indicating that they are visually impressive and well-executed. However, there is a consensus that other aspects of the game require significant improvement.
- “Graphics: 9/10”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviewers highlight that the character development in the game is robust, contributing positively to the overall plot and enhancing the narrative experience.
- “The plot is fairly well done, and there is a lot of depth in terms of character development.”