Night Security

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"Night Security" is a Japanese psychological horror game that simulates a night security job, with an atmospheric environment and VHS effect. The game aims to drive players insane through its horror elements and offers two different endings. Save points are automatic and the game features Japanese-inspired environment art.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

90%

Audience ScoreBased on 356 reviews

story16 positive mentions

optimization3 negative mentions

The atmosphere and sound design are exceptional, creating a genuinely creepy experience.
The game features effective jump scares and a well-paced build-up of tension throughout.
It's a short but intense horror game that keeps players on edge, making it a worthwhile experience for fans of the genre.

The story is vague and can be confusing, leaving players unsure of the plot and character motivations.
Some players found the gameplay repetitive and felt it relied too heavily on jump scares rather than a coherent narrative.
The game is quite short, with many feeling it doesn't justify the price tag for the amount of content provided.

story
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The story in the game has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it vague and difficult to piece together, often requiring additional explanation to fully understand. While some appreciated the atmospheric and immersive elements, others criticized the lack of a coherent narrative and felt that the plot was underdeveloped or confusing. Overall, the game offers an intriguing experience, but its storytelling leaves much to be desired, with many players wishing for a more in-depth and clear narrative.
- “Monitoring the cameras, piecing together the story, and trying to survive the night all felt deeply immersive.”
- “Outstanding game, simple story told at a slow burn that gradually ramps up the terror from level to level.”
- “The story is well-paced, the atmosphere is on point throughout, and the slow burn of horrific events really ratchets up the anxiety and tension wonderfully throughout the experience.”
- “The story, however, made no sense to me.”
- “Only complaint is the story is a little too vague with a lot of tapes showing a lot of nothing happening in them.”
- “The plot was a little confusing but I think I got it - will try to replay to see if I can better understand it unless it might be one of those - leave it open to interpretation so that your fear makes it creepier kind of thing.”
atmosphere
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The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its ability to create tension, unease, and immersive horror experiences, with many reviewers highlighting effective sound design and environmental details that enhance the overall creepiness. While some noted that the gameplay could be simplistic or the horror elements somewhat generic, the overwhelming consensus is that the atmospheric elements are a standout feature, making it a must-play for fans of indie horror. Overall, the game successfully captures a haunting and oppressive ambiance that keeps players on edge throughout their experience.
- “If you're a fan of indie horror games that masterfully blend suspense, atmosphere, and sheer terror, Night Security is a must-play.”
- “The atmosphere is thrilling and the jump scares are amazingly placed!”
- “The story is well-paced, the atmosphere is on point throughout, and the slow burn of horrific events really ratchets up the anxiety and tension wonderfully throughout the experience.”
- “With each floor happening there is no response from our side, which kind of killed the atmosphere because there was no sign of normal human behavior, which made it unrealistic again.”
- “The atmosphere was truly haunting and I felt uneasy throughout the whole game...”
- “They still captured a build up of creating a scary and chilling atmosphere, but this game of theirs just really missed the mark.”
graphics
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The graphics in the game have received widespread acclaim, with many reviewers praising the top-notch visuals and atmospheric design that effectively enhance the horror experience. While some noted minor issues with certain elements, the overall aesthetic—often likened to a blend of PSX styles and Silent Hill influences—successfully creates a chilling and immersive environment. Many players rated the graphics highly, often giving them a perfect score, and highlighted the impressive attention to detail that contributes to the game's eerie atmosphere.
- “The visuals and sound design are top-notch, and the jumpscares are some of the most effective I've ever experienced in a horror game.”
- “The graphics are good, the atmosphere is so good and there are many things that will scare you.”
- “Graphically it's easy on the eyes and stylized (I love PSX graphics styles), how it captures that sense of foreboding and atmosphere is fantastic, and the puzzles are clean and simple.”
- “Recently, your games are getting better graphics, but your mechanics now mean I die whether I make intelligent choices in the game.”
- “My first Chilla's Art game, and honestly, while most of the graphics are pretty jank, and the controls are 4-year-old friendly, this game's concept of new floors and new horrors hits.”
- “The visuals are the usual fare you get from the developer, with bizarre-looking people and nightmarish expressions on their faces.”
gameplay
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by a blend of tension and exploration, though it leans heavily towards walking simulator elements with limited interaction and repetitive tasks. While some players appreciate the atmospheric design and the intensity of the experience, others criticize the simplicity of the mechanics and the lack of depth compared to previous titles. Overall, the gameplay offers a mix of engaging moments and generic horror elements, leaving some fans wanting more complexity.
- “The gameplay strikes a perfect balance between tension and exploration.”
- “Gameplay wise it leans even more towards the walking sim tropes than previous titles.”
- “As always, Chilla has outdone themselves; it's not their best work but still had me on edge and the gameplay was overall pretty engaging.”
- “The game mechanics are simple, and the first time playing might seem hard to understand what to do.”
- “Gameplay wise there is very little here too, it's mostly a walking sim having you going room to room doing menial security related tasks, occasionally needing to find items and towards the end you must solve good puzzles and engage in a chase sequence which decides which of the game's two endings you get.”
- “$8 not worth just one hour or less of gameplay.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization is polarizing, with some users reporting excellent performance, while others criticize it as poorly optimized. Overall, experiences vary significantly, leading to mixed reviews on this aspect.
- “This is the game I had the best performance in, by the way.”
- “Performance: 10/10”
- “The game is badly optimized.”
- “Performance issues make it nearly unplayable on lower-end systems.”
- “Frequent frame drops and long loading times ruin the experience.”
stability
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The stability of the game is mixed; while some players report improved graphics and no crashes, others experience frequent game freezes and noticeable bugs that detract from the overall experience.
- “It caused frequent game freezes that ruined the experience.”
- “There's some obvious bugs and glitches.”
grinding
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively tedious and time-consuming, often likening it to a "walking simulator" with little coherent direction or purpose. Many feel that it requires an unrealistic investment of time, detracting from the overall experience.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “Really mediocre, with no coherent explanation of what was going on at any point, and most of it was a tedious walking simulator.”
emotional
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The emotional aspect of the game evokes a sense of unease through its atmospheric environment, although some players found the ending frustrating due to unpredictable mechanics involving the ghost girl. Overall, while the game successfully creates tension, it may fall short in delivering a satisfying conclusion.
- “The environment was perfect and made me feel very uneasy the entire time.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is characterized as offbeat, which can sometimes disrupt the tension, but players appreciate the inclusion of collectible cards featuring amusing images.
- “The offbeat humor really helps to relieve the tension in the game.”
- “It would be great to collect some of these cards featuring funny images.”
monetization
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The game is priced at $8 and does not include any in-game purchases, offering a straightforward upfront cost without additional monetization strategies.
- “$8 for the game, and there are no in-game purchases.”
- “The monetization model is fair and transparent.”
- “I appreciate that there are no paywalls or hidden costs.”
- “-$8, no in-game purchases.”