Naninights

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Naninights is a single player strategy game with a horror theme. It was developed by Maxim Moore and was released on July 23, 2015. It received negative reviews from players.

"Naninights" is a point-and-click horror adventure where you work in a lab investigating gifted children. After a test subject escapes, you must track them down using an A.L.I.F.A. mask and limit their ability to hunt you. The game features three rounds of three phases each, with increasing difficulty, and encourages players to strategically use power and mirrors to survive the night.

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27%

Audience ScoreBased on 44 reviews

humor6 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

Some players find the game amusing and entertaining in a 'so bad it's funny' way.
The game has inspired some players to pursue game development due to its poor execution.
A few users appreciate the humor in the jump scare sound effects and the overall absurdity of the game.

The game is widely regarded as a poorly made clone of Five Nights at Freddy's, lacking originality and quality.
Players report numerous technical issues, including being stuck in windowed mode, poor graphics, and confusing gameplay mechanics.
Many reviews highlight the lack of a coherent story, poor presentation, and overall feeling of being rushed and unfinished.

gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has been widely criticized for its poor mechanics and lack of clarity, with players describing it as a confusing and frustrating experience. Key actions, such as interacting with objects and navigating through levels, often feel nonsensical and broken, leading to random deaths and punishing gameplay. Overall, the game is seen as a low-quality clone with minimal engaging elements, making it difficult for players to enjoy.
- “Absolutely stunning gameplay.”
- “Some of the gameplay mechanics don't really make sense.”
- “I did a short let's play video of it if you fancy seeing a bit of gameplay.”
- “Gameplay is clicking on a glowing cube, closing a hatch, and taking a mirror on and off a floor for no reason.”
- “Broken gameplay punishes you if you play as you're supposed to; the third level also seems to be totally random in how and when you die.”
- “The gameplay is also terrible; you're supposed to be looking for the kid through cameras and using the appropriate objects to make it go away, but sadly it doesn't work.”
graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have been widely criticized for being low resolution, blurry, and outdated, with many users noting a lack of options for resolution and poor sound quality. Additionally, there are reports of graphical glitches, such as flickering on the home screen, further detracting from the overall visual experience. Overall, the game's graphics appear to be a significant drawback for players.
- “Horrible graphics; it looks very low resolution and blurry.”
- “The graphics and sound are horribly bad, and being forced to play in a small borderless window is something I honestly have no words for. Just look at the image that goes with this review.”
- “Graphically, the game looks beyond dated. Sound effects are on an endless loop, and there are zero options whatsoever – not even for resolution.”
humor
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is characterized by its absurdity and unintentional comedic elements, particularly the amusing jump scare sounds and the childish antics of the monster. Players find the game entertaining in a "so bad it's funny" way, making it a source of laughter, especially for those looking for lighthearted fun. Overall, while the game may not excel in traditional gameplay, its humor resonates well with those seeking a comedic experience.
- “You forgot to wear pants! I bought this game because of the FNAF clone idea and the fact that it has such poor reviews/sounded funny.”
- “It did not disappoint (on sale) as my little brother is content with the FNAF clone idea and I'm just sitting here giggling at the jump scares. If it's on sale and you're bored out of your mind and feel like fooling around with a kind of 'so bad it's funny' game, this is the game to get, lol.”
- “Some of the most hilarious stuff I've seen on Steam.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story in "Naninights" is criticized for its lack of depth and context, with many reviewers noting that it fails to engage players in a meaningful way, especially when compared to other titles like "FNAF." Key elements, such as the significance of the "a.l.i.f.a." mask, remain unexplained, leaving the narrative feeling underdeveloped and unsatisfying. Overall, the game's storyline is seen as simplistic and lacking the emotional resonance found in more compelling narratives.
- “Of course the back story, and the in-game methods used can be anything but simple in the juggle to stay alive.”
- “Little context, no storyline, kind of hard yet super simple.”
- “Little to no story.”
- “The story in Naninights isn't nearly as endearing as FNAF, and frankly, it isn't explained in any real depth.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has been criticized for being a barebones soundtrack, with issues such as it not looping properly on the how-to-play page and the inability to fully disable it despite attempts. However, players appreciate that the music continues to play even when the game window is not in focus.
- “The music still plays when the window isn't in focus, which is a good thing.”
- “Barebones soundtrack.”
- “The music also cuts out and never loops on the how-to-play page, which is very odd.”
- “Disabling music doesn't disable music.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its stellar gameplay and impressive effects, with users reporting no glitches or bugs, indicating a high level of stability.
- “Well, it has stellar gameplay, the effects are on point, and there are no glitches or bugs at all.”