NightGhast

About

NightGhast is a single player action game. It was developed by Playstige Interactive and was released on July 19, 2024. It received very positive reviews from players.

"NightGhast" is a short, under 2-hour paranormal investigation game, where you explore a countryside house haunted by the 'Schnabelperchten' entity. Using Unreal Engine 5, it offers high-resolution graphics and ray-tracing for high-end systems. Gameplay includes solving simple puzzles, collecting paranormal evidence, and examining the house, while key-binding and a running feature enhance player exploration and immersion.

Genres & Tags

Adventure

Play Modes

Single-Player

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94%

Audience ScoreBased on 48 reviews

graphics7 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

The game features engaging puzzles and good jump scares, making it a fun escape room style experience.
Excellent graphics and atmospheric sound design enhance the horror experience, creating a tense and immersive environment.
The inclusion of FMV cut scenes with real actors adds a unique touch, and the humor interspersed with horror is well-received.

Some players experienced technical issues, such as the game not launching and displaying a black screen.
The puzzles are often considered too easy, and the overall gameplay can feel short and lacking in depth.
Certain jump scares were underwhelming or poorly executed, leading to a less impactful horror experience.

graphics
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
54%
46%
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their high quality, particularly with the use of Unreal Engine 5, which enhances the atmospheric experience. While some users note that the game has demanding hardware requirements, the realistic character designs and immersive landscapes contribute to a visually appealing and engaging gameplay experience. Overall, the graphics are described as modern and well-executed, complementing the game's storyline and sound design effectively.
- “Excellent graphics on Unreal Engine 5 and atmospheric soundtrack create a tense atmosphere.”
- “The music, the landscape of the locations, the graphics, everything is good; it's pleasant for the ears and joyful for the eyes.”
- “Just finished the game; it feels very much like Death Hotel. The characters look very real, and I loved this storyline, graphics, and gameplay.”
atmosphere
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
30%
30%
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its creepiness and detail, enhanced by excellent graphics powered by Unreal Engine 5 and a compelling soundtrack that contributes to a tense and immersive experience. Reviewers consistently highlight the dark and playable nature of the environment, noting that it effectively enhances the overall gameplay.
- “Excellent graphics on Unreal Engine 5 and atmospheric soundtrack create a tense atmosphere.”
- “The atmosphere of the game is quite detailed and very immersive.”
- “Overall, the atmosphere is great and well-executed.”
- “Creepy atmosphere!”
- “+ dark atmosphere”
- “And the atmosphere of the game is quite detailed and quite playable”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
49%
38%
The game's music, featuring a notable copyrighted track, enhances the overall experience with an atmospheric soundtrack that complements the stunning graphics created in Unreal Engine 5. While the audio contributes to a tense and immersive atmosphere, it poses a risk of demonetization for content creators due to copyright issues. Overall, players find the music to be enjoyable and fitting for the game's aesthetic.
- “The music, the landscape of the locations, the graphics, everything is good; it's pleasant for the ears and joyful for the eyes.”
- “Warning to YouTubers: this will get you demonetized because of a song during the later parts of the game.”
- “The copyright song is 'Get Out Now' by Matoma.”
- “Excellent graphics on Unreal Engine 5 and atmospheric soundtrack create a tense atmosphere.”
story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's story is described as simple, linear, and unique, with players appreciating its originality compared to other titles. Many found the narrative engaging, likening it to "Death Hotel," and praised the realistic character design. Overall, the story contributes positively to the short horror walking simulator experience.
- “The storyline is simple, linear, and unique; I don't remember playing anything similar in the past, so that's a thumbs up from me.”
- “Just finished the game, and it feels very much like Death Hotel. The characters look very real, and I loved this storyline, graphics, and gameplay.”
- “Nice short horror walking sim that you can finish in a little over an hour or so. The graphics are okay, and the story is also interesting.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The gameplay is highly praised for its realistic character design and engaging storyline, reminiscent of "Death Hotel." Players recommend purchasing the game for its quality, especially at its price point, and highlight the impressive graphics and smooth performance at 4K 60fps.
- “Just finished the game, and it feels very much like Death Hotel. The characters look very real, and I loved the storyline, graphics, and gameplay.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is effectively integrated into its horror elements, providing moments of levity that complement the scares. Reviewers appreciate the developer's understanding of humor, noting that it enhances the overall experience without detracting from the game's frightening aspects.
- “The developer definitely understands humor, which he applies even in horror games :d”
- “As a horror component, it's relatively not bad; it's scary, but funny at times :)”