Night Blights

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Night Blights is a single player action adventure game with a horror theme. It was developed by Hot Cross Games and was released on July 7, 2015. It received very positive reviews from players.

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Audience ScoreBased on 87 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game offers a perfect balance of difficulty, keeping players engaged and motivated to improve.
Night Blights is praised for its unique blend of horror and challenge, with well-designed mechanics and a charming atmosphere.
The sound design and audio cues enhance the gameplay experience, making it a thrilling and immersive horror game.

The survival mode is reportedly unplayable and has caused frustration for many players, impacting their overall enjoyment.
Some players have experienced bugs, such as reversed mouse sensitivity and issues with game updates, detracting from the experience.
The platforming mechanics can feel clunky and frustrating, making certain gameplay elements less enjoyable.

gameplay
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
18%
68%
14%
The gameplay is generally well-received, featuring innovative mechanics that evolve with each night, combining familiar elements from other games. While some players find the core mechanics engaging and enjoyable, others feel that the gameplay can become repetitive or lacks depth. Overall, the game is recommended for those who appreciate its unique style and gameplay focus, despite some criticisms regarding sound design and visuals.
- “The mechanics are really good and the game is well thought-out.”
- “With every new night comes a brand new mechanic.”
- “In other words, Night Blights is a horror game which focuses more on the gameplay factor than the horror, and in result provides great gameplay, with simple, yet good mechanics.”
- “The sound design is serviceable, visuals are fine, and the gameplay loop is okay too.”
- “You're not going to see any changes in the mechanics of the game; the core is still there.”
- “The game can be scary; however, it focuses more on gameplay mechanics than on being scary.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
75%
The game features an engaging and in-depth story where players must defend their home and family from the ominous night blights, guided by a mysterious book that narrates their harrowing experiences. However, issues with the survival mode, including crashes and achievement accessibility, detract from the overall experience.
- “This game has a good and in-depth storyline in which you have to defend your home and family against the dreaded night blights until the morning.”
- “Level gameplay is also directed by a mysterious book detailing your gruesome encounters in common storybook fashion.”
- “This game is great, has a nice story and a great difficulty curve.”
- “The night blights are after you for reasons that are never fully explained.”
- “The gameplay is guided by a mysterious book that details your gruesome encounters in a common storybook fashion.”
- “The story lacks depth and fails to engage the player emotionally.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The graphics of the game are considered tolerable for an indie title, with some reviewers noting a lack of competition against more polished games like FNAF. While the artwork is praised for its creativity and inclusion of easter eggs, the overall visual quality is described as low effort, though it effectively contributes to the game's scary atmosphere.
- “The artwork in this game is awesome; there are a lot of easter eggs for you to find, and the theme is definitely scary, making you look behind you a few times.”
- “For an indie game, the graphics are tolerable, but they're not competing well with FNAF.”
- “The sound design is serviceable, visuals are fine, and the gameplay loop is okay too.”
- “Graphics show very low effort.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its effective use of silence, which enhances the overall experience and intensifies moments of tension, such as the chilling phrase "feed me." Players appreciate how the atmospheric elements contribute to the game's immersive and terrifying gameplay, even for a title released in 2016.
- “I love this game and its atmosphere, as well as the gameplay, even for a 2016 title.”
- “The lack of atmospheric noise makes hearing 'feed me' all the more terrifying and unexpected.”
- “Its atmosphere and silence are very effective.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and often frustrating, leading to feelings of rage.
- “It became tedious and rage-inducing.”
- “The grinding feels endless and monotonous.”
- “I found myself doing the same tasks over and over without any real reward.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The reviews for the music aspect are overwhelmingly negative, with users expressing disappointment and dissatisfaction. Many feel that the soundtrack lacks variety and fails to enhance the gaming experience. Overall, the music is seen as a weak point in the game's overall presentation.
- “The music in this game is incredibly repetitive and lacks variety.”
- “I found the soundtrack to be uninspired and forgettable.”
- “The audio quality of the music is subpar, making it hard to enjoy.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is well-crafted, blending elements of classic 80s horror films with a mix of creepiness and challenge, making it an enjoyable experience for players seeking a humorous take on the horror genre.
- “I highly enjoyed playing and recommend it to everyone who wants to experience a well-crafted, humorous horror game with the vibes of classic horror movies from the 80s.”
- “It's funny, creepy, and challenging!”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers limited replayability, but the inclusion of a survival mode and free roam mode enhances its longevity, allowing players to return for casual play and challenge themselves to survive longer.
- “There's also a survival mode and free roam mode here, which gives the game more replayability, so you can come back to it just to play for fun and try to survive the longest.”
- “Replayability is virtually nonexistent.”
- “While there is a survival mode and free roam mode, they don't add much to the overall replayability of the game.”