Night of the Extinct

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Night of the Extinct is a single player simulation game. It was developed by ArtOfGerald and was released on October 24, 2025. It received positive reviews from players.

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Audience ScoreBased on 77 reviews

graphics12 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

The game features a charming art style and well-designed characters, making it visually appealing.
It's a fun and humorous experience, especially for fans of mascot horror and natural history, with engaging voice acting.
As a free game, it offers a decent amount of entertainment and has potential for future updates and expansions.

The gameplay is often frustrating due to poor AI, simplistic puzzles, and a lack of polish, leading to a tedious experience.
The game is very short, with many players feeling underwhelmed by the limited content and abrupt ending.
There are numerous bugs and glitches that can disrupt gameplay, such as soft-locking issues and clipping errors.

graphics
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have received widespread praise for their stunning art style, which combines a unique, cartoonish aesthetic reminiscent of early 2000s animated films. Reviewers appreciate the charming visuals, character designs, and overall atmosphere, noting that the graphics enhance the gameplay experience despite some frustrations with the mechanics. Many express excitement for future expansions of the game, highlighting the care and creativity evident in the visual presentation.
- “Absolutely love the art style, hope to see the game/series be expanded on in the future.”
- “The art and visuals are stunning.”
- “I'm heavily in love with the art style too, and the direction the story is going in; you can clearly see all of the thought, care, and love put into it, it's all so beautiful.”
humor
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players enjoying the quirky characters and comedic moments, particularly in specific segments that evoke laughter. Others, however, found the humor lacking or unfunny, describing it as "dumb." Overall, while the game features amusing elements and a lighthearted tone, opinions vary on its effectiveness and execution.
- “I especially enjoyed the humor and characters, which made it a little disappointing when the game ended and I didn't get to meet all of them, lol.”
- “There's also some decent humor in there; I like that the game isn't trying to take itself too seriously with its premise, unlike some other (and way worse) horror games (*cough* Garten of Ban Ban).”
- “The intro was actually pretty hilarious and very fitting for the time period, all the while the museum is crafted exceptionally well while introducing you to its creative characters.”
- “I had no fun at all; it was not funny, it was not entertaining, it was dumb as all hell.”
- “The jokes fell flat and felt forced, making the experience more cringeworthy than amusing.”
- “I expected humor, but instead, I was met with awkward attempts at comedy that just didn't land.”
gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of the game is a mixed bag, with some players appreciating the standard mascot horror mechanics of solving puzzles and avoiding capture, while others find it frustrating and repetitive, often involving simple physics interactions. Despite good visuals and character design, issues like bugs, poor AI, and a lack of depth detract from the overall experience, leaving it feeling short and somewhat lacking in innovation. While it has potential, the gameplay may not satisfy everyone, particularly those seeking more complexity.
- “Alright, the gameplay is good; it's your standard mascot-themed horror game, getting from point A to point B while solving puzzles and avoiding getting captured by the stalker.”
- “With that said, Night of the Extinct is an okay, but short puzzle mascot horror game that has some potential. It features good gameplay, a pretty good story, and very good mascots.”
- “As for the gameplay, I recommend this to anyone who enjoys mascot horror games like Indigo Park.”
- “A game with a lot of passion put into it, but with buggy, very short, and somewhat annoying gameplay.”
- “The character models look great, even including some stylized humans which is rare for these types of games, but the gameplay is extremely lacking.”
- “Gameplay is just picking up physics objects and placing them on buttons over and over for 20 minutes.”
story
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game receives mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its believable setup and character motivations, particularly in relation to real-life streamers. Others find the narrative lacking depth, noting that it feels disjointed and underdeveloped, despite the potential for a more engaging plot. Overall, while the art style and character design are praised, the storytelling could benefit from more coherence and detail.
- “The story is pretty good; it sets up the mystery and why Elliott is here very well, especially why Elliott is doing what he's doing. It's believable given the evidence of real YouTubers doing incredibly stupid stuff like Elliott.”
- “Very much a unique take on the mascot horror genre. I love the characters, the artwork, the environments, and the storytelling.”
- “I'm heavily in love with the art style too, and the direction the story is going in. You can clearly see all of the thought, care, and love put into it; it's all so beautiful.”
- “There's barely any story; stuff is just happening, and while there are little details like trivia about some species, other details like putting a door at the entrance you got in at the start of the game are missing.”
- “Despite this, I hope to see more of the story.”
- “Okay, the story.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received positive feedback for its quality and integration, with players appreciating the soundtrack and voice acting. However, some users noted the lack of sound options, which can hinder the experience by making it difficult to hear voices over the music. Overall, while the music contributes significantly to the game's atmosphere, there are areas for improvement.
- “I liked the variety and the soundtracks.”
- “The game looks great, has a nice soundtrack, really good voice acting, and it tries to be a bit funny too, but it could be something far better than what it is.”
- “Between that and the music, it hit everything right for me.”
- “There are no sound options, so you can't hear any of the voices over the music.”
- “I liked the voice acting and the soundtracks.”
- “And I'm unsure that in the credits you refer to the sounds/songs by their file names.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious and frustrating, particularly during the Kiona stealth puzzle, where repeated deaths and the need to reposition vases contribute to a monotonous experience. The lack of hints or additional hiding spots exacerbates the feeling of tedium, making the gameplay feel unnecessarily prolonged.
- “Mainly because the idea of circling around a small square hiding behind stuff that sometimes don't look hideable while you click buttons and put vases on pressure plates is kind of tedious in my opinion, and playing it was indeed tedious.”
- “The Kiona puzzle part was frustrating and tedious. Once you die to her enough times, it should give you a hint on how to hide from her or provide a couple more hiding spots like in front of the fish display.”
- “The Kiona stealth puzzle went on for too long, and the repeated deaths made it tedious, especially since you have to put all the vases in the proper spots after pressing all the buttons (you can do it before, but they fly off), and it's too easy to get cornered.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game exhibits some stability issues, including minor glitches such as disappearing objects and visual anomalies during cutscenes. While players appreciate the passion behind the game, these bugs contribute to a somewhat frustrating experience.
- “Great game so far, but I've encountered some strange glitches, like accidentally stepping on Kiona's sign while picking it up, causing it to disappear from reality. Also, the first scene where Elliot is talking is completely black except for the text, which is puzzling.”
- “A game with a lot of passion put into it, but it's a bit buggy, very short, and somewhat annoying in terms of gameplay.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers praise the character development for its unique and refreshing designs, highlighting the impressive quality of the 3D models that contribute to a distinct visual identity for each character.
- “The character designs are all unique and truly refreshing.”
- “Especially the character designs and 3D models.”
optimization
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The game's optimization has been widely criticized, with players noting poor stealth mechanics and a lack of engaging dialogue from the protagonist. Additionally, the environments are described as lacking depth and character, contributing to an overall feeling of unpolished gameplay.
- “Stealth was horrible, the game is unoptimized, the protagonist talks once and then never again, and the environments feel soulless.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is characterized by its charming visuals and a delightful, whimsical quality that enhances the overall experience, complemented by a lovable cast of characters.
- “A wonderful little sweet adventure with very decent visuals, a charming atmosphere, and a surprisingly lovable cast of characters.”