Nether Nightmare
- April 5, 2021
- Rosa Special Studio
- 50h median play time
In "Nether Nightmare," a psychological horror game, players find themselves trapped in a house with a disorienting layout, constantly returning to their starting point. The goal is to escape the loop and uncover the truth behind the strange occurrences. The game features immersive atmospherics, jump scares, and an intriguing mystery. Wishlist now on Steam.
Reviews
- The game offers an intense atmosphere that enhances the horror experience.
- It's a quick and fun game, making it suitable for short gaming sessions.
- The graphics and level design are well done, contributing to a visually appealing experience.
- The game is extremely short, with completion times averaging around 10-20 minutes.
- There is a lack of story and explanation, leaving players confused about the game's context.
- Many players feel the game is not worth the price, suggesting it should be free or classified as a demo.
- gameplay6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay of "Nether Nightmare" is showcased through various walkthroughs, highlighting its horror elements and immersive experience. Players can find both narrated and non-narrated gameplay videos that provide a comprehensive look at the game's mechanics and atmosphere.
- graphics5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally praised for their quality and effective style, contributing to an engaging atmosphere, though the game is noted to be quite short, lasting around 14 minutes. Overall, the visual and sound design enhance the experience, despite the lack of a story.
“It is certainly short (about 14 minutes for me), but the graphic style and pacing was well done.”
“Not bad but very short, loved the graphics and sound design, really keeps you on edge the whole time.”
“Level design is nice and plays with your mind and the graphics are good.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is described as intensely immersive, significantly enhancing the overall scare factor and contributing to a heightened sense of fear throughout the experience.
“The atmosphere of this game is really intense and makes the game feel scarier than it actually is.”
- humor2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by its unintentionally comedic elements, such as glitched audio and jump scares that fail to deliver genuine fright, resulting in a pacing that some players find painfully slow.
“The humor in this game is top-notch, with glitched out audio and hilariously non-scary jump scares that keep you laughing.”
“The combination of absurd jump scares and quirky audio glitches creates a uniquely funny experience.”
“I couldn't stop laughing at the ridiculous pacing and the unexpected humor throughout the game.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The monetization of the game is criticized as exploitative, with users feeling it is a cash grab lacking substantial content, particularly in comparison to similar titles. Many believe it should not be marketed as an "online co-op" experience, suggesting it is misleading and not worth the price.
“The game feels like a cash grab by the developers, lacking any real content and just trying to squeeze money out of players.”
“I bought the game thinking it would offer a unique experience, but it turned out to be a disappointing attempt to monetize without delivering value.”
“This game shouldn't be labeled as 'online co-op'; it feels more like a way for the developers to profit without providing a substantial product.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate that while the level design and graphics are commendable, the game lacks a compelling story, leaving players wanting more narrative depth.
“The level design is nice and plays with your mind, and the graphics are good, but there is no story.”
“The narrative feels disjointed and lacks depth, making it hard to connect with the characters.”
“I was expecting a rich storyline, but instead, I found a series of events that felt random and unengaging.”