Midsummer Night
- June 17, 2016
"Midsummer Night" is a single-player adventure game with a captivating plot. The game begins with Klim waking up to find his sister, Alionushka, has gone out. As the pair intended to attend the Midsummer festival together, Klim sets out to find her, only to encounter an unforeseen event that disrupts their plans. The game follows Klim's journey to track down his sister and navigate the ensuing challenges, making for an engaging and immersive experience.
Reviews
- Midsummer Night features a captivating story inspired by Russian folklore, with emotional depth that resonates with players.
- The game boasts charming pixel art and atmospheric music, creating a relaxing and immersive experience.
- Puzzles are engaging and well-designed, providing a satisfying challenge without being overly difficult.
- The game is quite short, with a playtime of around 1.5 to 2 hours, which may leave some players wanting more.
- Navigation can be frustrating due to slow movement speed and a lack of clear pathways, making exploration tedious.
- Translation issues and awkward writing detract from the overall experience, occasionally making it hard to connect with the story.
- story21 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 52 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally well-received, with many players finding it engaging and atmospheric, enriched by elements of Polish folklore and humor. However, some critiques highlight a lack of depth and backstory, leading to a feeling of detachment from the narrative. Overall, while the story captivates many, it could benefit from more development to enhance emotional investment.
“An intriguing story with atmospheric music and humorous elements mixed in.”
“This Polish folklore-inspired game has an extremely strong story.”
“Highly underrated story-driven gem.”
“I feel like this story might have been better if it had more backstory and was longer.”
“This doesn't help me build any attachment to the story; I certainly was not particularly shocked by any of the twists or moved by anything that happened in the story because it often just felt like I was passing through the game from point A to B.”
“It feels a lot less like the story has been structured to give the character's journey struggle and meaning and more like you're crossing off a list of must-see monsters from an article you got off BuzzFeed.”
- atmosphere8 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its intriguing story, serene music, and charming pixel art that effectively creates a fairy tale ambiance. Players appreciate the blend of humor and drama, along with the immersive environments filled with dense forests and engaging characters. Despite minor translation errors, the overall atmosphere enhances the experience, making it a delightful adventure for those who enjoy a whimsical, culturally rich setting.
“The music and sound effects are very atmospheric, and the developer definitely knows how to dramatize a situation.”
“This was a great point-and-click style adventure game (minus the point-and-clicking) with challenging but not too obtuse puzzles, gorgeous art, and serene, atmospheric music.”
“I am surprised with the way they created the fairy tale atmosphere using mere pixel graphics.”
“I recommend this game for those looking for a foresty, flowery atmosphere.”
- music6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is consistently praised for its soothing and atmospheric qualities, enhancing the overall experience with a fairy-tale feel. Reviewers highlight the soundtrack's ability to dramatize situations and evoke emotions, contributing significantly to the game's immersive storytelling and art. Overall, the music is considered a standout feature that complements the gameplay beautifully.
“The nature music was very soothing to hear while playing.”
“The music and sound effects are very atmospheric, and the developer definitely knows how to dramatize a situation.”
“The soundtrack is perfect; the fairy-tale feel of the story made me play far longer than I intended.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The game features a unique and quirky art style that effectively captures a fairy tale atmosphere through its pixel graphics, drawing inspiration from Slavic mythology. While many players appreciate the charming visuals and storytelling, some have noted the lack of in-game graphic or resolution options. Overall, it appeals to fans of pixel art and narrative-driven experiences.
“The folklore, the pixel graphics, and the fairytale-like flow of the game.”
“I am surprised with the way they created the fairy tale atmosphere using mere pixel graphics.”
“If you like pixel graphics and nice storytelling, this game is for you!”
“First of all, there are no in-game graphic or resolution options.”
- emotional4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by a wide spectrum, from eerie and dark moments to heartwarming and touching experiences. Players report feeling a range of emotions, including creepiness and heartbreak, making it a compelling journey through beautiful fairytales and Russian folklore. Overall, it is highly recommended for those who appreciate emotionally rich adventure games.
“It ranges from eerie, dark, and gloomy to heartwarming and touching.”
“I felt this game emotionally; at some points I was creeped out, and at other points, heartbroken.”
“All in all, I do recommend 'Midummer Night' to all who are interested in touching and beautiful fairytales, Russian folklore, and adventure games with some replay value.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game offers notable replayability, appealing to fans of fairy tales and Russian folklore, making it a recommended choice for those interested in adventure games with engaging narratives.
“There is definitely some replay value here.”
“So there definitely is some replay value here.”
“All in all, I do recommend 'Midummer Night' to all who are interested in touching and beautiful fairytales, Russian folklore, and adventure games with some replay value.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features an intriguing story complemented by atmospheric music, with humor woven throughout to enhance the overall experience.
“An intriguing story with atmospheric music and humorous elements mixed in.”