Nana in the Dark

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Nana in the Dark is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by Starmyth and was released on November 11, 2017. It received very positive reviews from players.

Nana who came to a strange place, To escape from there, you must survive from unidentified things! * Simple graphics * Cute characters * A little fear * Story * Multi-ending

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Single-Player

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92%

Audience ScoreBased on 13 reviews

gameplay3 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game features a charming atmosphere with beautiful visuals and a relaxing soundtrack.
Gameplay is fun and addictive, with challenging mechanics that encourage replayability.
The character design, particularly the cute girl with pigtails, adds a delightful touch to the overall experience.

The game suffers from performance issues, including frequent ghost spawns that can lead to frustrating gameplay.
The story is short and the dialogue lacks quality, making it difficult to follow at times.
Graphics are not impressive, and the game feels simple with limited content.

gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is praised for its engaging mechanics, such as time management and character interactions, which contribute to a rich experience. While some features may need adjustments, the overall gameplay is considered high-quality, blending unique elements with immersive storytelling and action. Despite some graphical shortcomings, players find the gameplay enjoyable and captivating.
- “The game restricts you from staying inside the apartment for too long, which is a great game mechanic, especially when you are searching for sparkles to forward time.”
- “It has every element of quality gameplay, from unique characters to relationship building and more.”
- “The overall gameplay is out of this world.”
- “But there are some features that should be nerfed and implemented to improve the overall gameplay experience.”
- “From futuristic mechanics to realistic combat systems, it isn't hard to get lost in the lore of the story and action.”
story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story revolves around a survival quest where players must endure the night with the aid of a dog and a flashlight to combat ghosts, emphasizing strategy over narrative depth. While the main plot is brief, it incorporates a significant decision involving a sentient monster that impacts the outcome, highlighting themes of trust and character development. The game blends futuristic mechanics with realistic combat, enriching the lore and overall experience.
- “The addition of the sentient monster creates a major decision that can affect the outcome of the plot and shows the true value of trust that you build over time with these characters.”
- “The story was very short since the focus was on the survival strategy.”
- “Nana in the Dark is a small story-driven adventure game that is based on the 'survive each night' scenario.”
- “From futuristic mechanics to realistic combat systems, it isn't hard to get lost in the lore of the story and action.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is praised for creating a calm and relaxing atmosphere, particularly during the daytime. However, the transition to nighttime introduces a more tense environment, contrasting with the earlier soothing soundtrack. Overall, the soundtrack enhances the gameplay experience, despite the game's simplicity.
- “Of course it is really simple and not a perfect game, but I liked the atmosphere and the good soundtrack.”
- “The first thing that stood out while playing this game was the calm, relaxing music when you begin. Unfortunately, day doesn’t last forever… at night, you have to defend yourself with your dog companion, Candy, who fetches you batteries to help survive the night.”
- “The calm, relaxing music at the beginning of the game is a nice touch, but it quickly fades into the background as the gameplay intensifies.”
- “While the initial music is soothing, it becomes repetitive and fails to enhance the overall experience as the game progresses.”
- “The soundtrack lacks variety, making it feel monotonous and detracting from the immersive atmosphere the game tries to create.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are generally considered subpar, featuring a simple art style and bold colors, but they do not detract significantly from the overall gameplay experience.
- “The graphics feature a simple art style with bold colors that really stand out.”
- “The visuals are stunning, with a vibrant color palette that enhances the overall experience.”
- “The game's art direction is impressive, combining simplicity with striking color choices.”
- “The graphics are fairly poor, but the gameplay is not that bad at all.”
- “The art style is simple, with bold colors.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is praised for its simplicity and effectiveness, enhanced by a captivating soundtrack and a starry sky that fosters a strong emotional connection to the character, Daniel.
- “Of course, it is really simple and not a perfect game, but I liked the atmosphere and the good soundtrack.”
- “The atmosphere is nicely set with a sky of stars and helps create a very strong bond with the Daniel character.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players have reported performance issues related to frequent enemy spawns, which can lead to slowdowns and freezing, particularly on lower-end hardware like the GTX 960. While some of these issues resolve themselves, they can disrupt gameplay and create unnecessary challenges.
- “Firstly, the unidentified things spawn too often, which can cause performance issues and make the game too challenging at times, especially when retreating indoors.”
- “Unfortunately, there are some slight performance issues on my GTX 960. Sometimes the game would slow down or freeze, but it fixed itself.”