Night Crisis

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Night Crisis is a multiplayer simulation game. It was developed by AlteredPlanets and was released on March 19, 2019. It received negative reviews from players.

Night Crisis is based upon a multiplayer co-op experience. The game will focus on a linear PvE-experience, There will be multiple factions of enemies to take down, which may have units on the ground, in the air and on sea.

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33%

Audience ScoreBased on 18 reviews

graphics4 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features pleasant graphics that stand out in the multiplayer shooter genre.
There is a diverse gameplay experience with various maps, vehicles, and weaponry available.
The inclusion of AI bots allows for practice and gameplay when human players are scarce.

The game is plagued by numerous bugs, crashes, and performance issues, making it largely unplayable.
There is a lack of content, including no single-player campaign or meaningful co-op experience, which leaves players feeling disappointed.
The game suffers from poor optimization and high system requirements, making it inaccessible for many players.

gameplay
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
9%
64%
27%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players noting that while a basic tutorial exists, true mastery comes from engaging in combat. Critics highlight a lack of polish, citing issues such as lag, long loading times, and sound problems, which detract from the overall experience. However, there is some appreciation for the diversity in gameplay elements like maps, vehicles, and weaponry, despite the game's current imperfections.
- “Gameplay diversity through maps, vehicles, and weaponry.”
- “A barebones tutorial section is included, but combat is the only true way you’ll master the gameplay mechanics anyway.”
- “Arguably the one crucial section in which titles belonging to our subgenre in review must excel is none other than the gameplay, which must fill the gaps left by the absence of a narrative or potential audiovisual shortcomings.”
- “Obviously, gameplay itself at the current state is still quite far from perfect.”
graphics
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
37%
27%
The graphics in the game are generally described as pleasant and a step up from typical shooters, though opinions vary on their overall quality. While some players appreciate the appealing visuals and fresh cooperative gameplay, others criticize the gloomy aesthetic, lack of resolution options, and technical issues that detract from the experience. Overall, the graphics are seen as a mixed bag, with potential that is not fully realized.
- “The visuals are nice; it’s a step in the right direction from regular shooters which focus on different shades of brown.”
- “Initial idea, multiplied by quite appealing graphics, sounds like fun so far.”
- “Gameplay is smooth and graphics are beautiful.”
- “While I can’t say that the graphics in this game are terrible, I can’t call them great either.”
- “The visuals are very gloomy and a lot of the gameplay feels terrible.”
- “Was waiting for the game for a long time; they took 3 years and now in early access there is no proper resolution adjustment, no graphical changes except motion blur and ambiance and FOV. Sound problems in the menu and in the map, takes so much time to load a map or to host one, made my PC crash twice and gameplay is laggy as hell, going to refund.”
story
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
34%
33%
The game lacks a traditional storyline or campaign mode, leaving players to engage with the world primarily through gameplay mechanics rather than narrative. While there is a sub-menu that provides some background on the game universe, the overall experience is focused on completing missions and leveling up classes rather than exploring a cohesive story.
- “The story of the game world can be found in a special submenu section.”
- “The players must choose one of four available classes and team up in order to complete simple missions.”
- “Each killed enemy or completed mission grants them experience for the chosen class.”
- “First of all, what do you do as a developer when you haven’t implemented a storyline in your project?”
- “I really wish I could discuss at least the various factions even if there isn’t a story or campaign mode.”
- “- no campaign/storyline.”
optimization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
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The game's optimization is widely criticized, with players reporting significant performance issues even on decent PCs, leading to a frustrating experience. Despite some hope for future improvements, the current state is deemed unoptimized and buggy.
- “Even after working my way around and getting the game to run with playable performance, I can say it's not worth it in its current state.”
- “I still have hope for this project, but for now there are bugs and it's not optimized yet, even on decent PCs.”
- “What you clearly can call bad, though, is the optimization, because even my decent PC had some issues during snd and cp matches.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
75%
The music in the game is generally considered mediocre, with users noting significant issues such as bugs and inconsistent playback, particularly in the menu where it only activates under certain conditions. Additionally, players have reported that the music becomes excessively loud upon entering the game, detracting from the overall experience.
- “The music in the menu has a strange algorithm, as it only plays when the game decides to allow it.”
- “There is no music until you enter the matchmaking section.”
- “The music becomes extremely loud when entering the game.”
- “While a big part of the sounds and music are okay, it’s still really far from being called good – the amount of bugs and weird issues in this game is insane!”
- “The music in the menu has a weird algorithm because it only plays when the game wants it to.”
- “There is no music until you enter the matchmaking section, and then it becomes extremely loud when entering the game.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability has been criticized for being overly buggy, with frequent crashes that hinder gameplay and prevent users from fully engaging with the experience. Many players find the current release too unstable, making it difficult to recommend.
- “The UI is buggy at times.”
- “However, this current release is far too buggy and demanding for most people to get their foot in the door. Constant crashes prevent me from reviewing it properly.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
300%
Players appreciate the commitment to free DLC packs and the assurance of no microtransactions or loot boxes, indicating a positive reception towards the game's monetization strategy.
- “I appreciate the promises of free DLC packs along with a firm pledge of no microtransactions or loot boxes.”
- “The monetization model is refreshing, focusing on player experience rather than aggressive sales tactics.”
- “It's great to see a game that prioritizes content over constant in-game purchases.”
- “I do admit that I liked reading about promises of free DLC packs along with a firm pledge of no microtransactions or loot boxes.”
- “The game feels like a cash grab, with constant prompts to spend real money on in-game items.”
- “It's frustrating to see that progress is heavily gated behind paywalls, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending extra.”