Night Gate
- May 18, 2023
- DangerousBob Studio LLC
Night Gate is an open-world RPG game built in Unreal Engine 5, where you hunt vampires and level up to challenge the great Lord Grendel. You'll receive the Mystic Boomerang as your main weapon, which can be upgraded with Acid, Flame, and Silver damage. The game features a fully working Day/Night system, with dynamic hit reactions for enemies and tactical targeting options.
Reviews
- The game has huge potential and offers a unique aesthetic reminiscent of classic titles, with engaging gameplay elements.
- Players have noted that the game feels expansive with lots to do and has replay value, indicating a solid foundation for future updates.
- The community appears to be active, and some players have expressed enjoyment and optimism about the game's development.
- The game is plagued by numerous technical issues, including poor graphics, terrible voice acting, and unresponsive controls, making it barely playable at launch.
- Many players feel the game was rushed out of development, lacking essential polish and features, leading to a frustrating experience.
- There are concerns about the game's future, with some players fearing it may be abandoned by developers without necessary updates and improvements.
- graphics8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics have received mixed reviews, with some users describing them as barely passable and reminiscent of 90s PlayStation titles, while others appreciate the unique aesthetic of Dairytown, noting its inspiration from Fallout 3. However, there are complaints about stiff movement that detracts from the overall visual experience.
“Dairytown has a nice aesthetic to it, very original but hints at Fallout 3 inspiration with the wasteland series as well.”
“The visuals look good, but movement feels stiff; I refunded but will keep an eye on this in the future.”
“The voice acting was horrendous, and the graphics were barely passable, even for PlayStation era back in the 90s.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay is described as a budget-friendly take on an open-world Castlevania, featuring mechanics reminiscent of various indie survival crafting games. Players can expect a blend of exploration and crafting elements, akin to titles like Desolate and Duke Nukem, making it a decent option for fans of the genre.
“I'm surprised there has been a lack of video gameplay and reviews considering it is a pretty decent gem. It's basically a budget version of an open-world Castlevania with gameplay similar to other games such as Desolate, Karagon, Duke Nukem-esque, and other low-budget solo indie survival crafting type games.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players consistently highlight the game's expansive world and abundance of activities, contributing to a strong sense of replayability. The variety of content encourages multiple playthroughs, making it feel substantial and engaging.
“Feels very big with lots to do and replay value.”
- story1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -300 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the depth of the story, expressing a desire to uncover more details as they progress, indicating that it has engaging elements that encourage continued play.
“There seems to be a real story to it; I worry I'm missing some of it, but I'm definitely going to keep playing.”
“The story feels disjointed and lacks coherence, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“I found the plot to be predictable and uninspired, which really detracted from my overall experience.”
“The character development is shallow, leaving me unable to connect with anyone in the story.”