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Nighthunt

51%Game Brain Score
gameplay, humor
monetization, music
51% User Score Based on 268 reviews

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"Nighthunt is a 6-player multiplayer Horror Shooter game, focused on team-based combat and stealth. Players must capture and return an antenna while the opposing team defends. With easy-to-learn gameplay and creepy locations like Summer Camp, Graveyard, High School, and Asylum, Nighthunt offers a unique horror experience with handmade-style weapons."

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51%
Audience ScoreBased on 268 reviews
gameplay8 positive mentions
monetization4 negative mentions
  • The game is fun to play with friends, providing a good time when played in a group.
  • The maps are visually appealing and the gameplay can be engaging with the right group dynamics.
  • There is potential for the game to improve with future updates and additional content.
  • The online player base is extremely low, making it difficult to find matches or lobbies.
  • The game lacks a progression system and depth, leading to repetitive gameplay.
  • Many assets appear to be reused from a previous game, raising concerns about originality and effort.
  • gameplay
    34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is generally described as decent and simple, with a focus on casual fun, particularly when played with friends. While some players appreciate the charming party game aspect and the graphics, others criticize the lack of player engagement, bugs, and the need for offline modes or bots. Overall, the game offers a basic experience that may appeal to those looking for lighthearted entertainment, but it struggles with balance and depth.

    • “Plus, Nighthunt reminds me of CS:GO and Valorant for its one-life, round-based gameplay.”
    • “The couple of times I was fortunate enough to play a match of Nighthunt, I found a charming party game which appeared to be even better with friends; Nighthunt may not be rich in features or mechanics, but I'm sure it makes up for it in simple casual fun, which the game arguably benefits more from.”
    • “The simplicity of the mechanics and fundamental rudimentary nature of the gameplay is certainly captivating.”
    • “Decent premise and gameplay once you find a match; severely needs some form of bots or offline mode as I spent 30 minutes waiting for enough players to start a match.”
    • “Littered with bugs and the desired balance/gameplay is sort of non-existent.”
    • “If the shotgun was reworked, it would improve the gameplay drastically, as that focus on stealth and strategic placements will be forefront.”
  • humor
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is highlighted by the friendly and funny interactions within its small community, particularly through amusing events like the "jester awards" on Discord. While players find enjoyment in the comedic aspects of gameplay, some express that the overall experience may not justify the purchase due to low player engagement.

    • “I thoroughly have enjoyed the 3v3 interactions; the community is small, yet incredibly friendly and funny.”
    • “Edit 2: Discord members giving jester awards is absolutely hilarious; the cope is real when all you need to do is check the review score + player count on SteamDB.”
    • “The funny part is that the owner started a search on me to find something I said.”
  • graphics
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics in the game are highly praised for their quality and flexibility, allowing players to adjust settings to their preference. Reviewers highlight the impressive visual effects, smooth movement, and epic combat scenes, contributing to an overall positive gameplay experience.

    • “I love the fact that you can change graphic quality!”
    • “I think this game has an interesting idea, some good graphics, and I didn't have any issues gameplay-wise.”
    • “Graphics and quality are on point; movement is great, fighting and combat are pretty epic, and the effects in general are outstanding.”
  • monetization
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization aspect of the game is criticized as a low-effort cash grab, with many reviewers noting the reuse of assets from previous titles and a lack of innovation or quality. Overall, players feel that the game prioritizes profit over genuine development effort.

    • “Shockingly barebones low effort cash grab”
    • “A cheap cash grab with reused assets from last year - made by some previous devs of last year.”
  • music
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game consists of tracks from the previous year that have been sped up, which some users consider a lazy approach. However, they are willing to overlook this due to the developer's focus on another project, Vertigo, which has most of the team's resources.

    • “The music is all from last year but sped up (besides the main menu). This feels lazy, but I'll give a pass because the owner has another project, Vertigo, in the works, and most of his team is focused on that game.”
  • optimization
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization is highly inconsistent; while some users report excellent performance on older GPUs, others have experienced severe issues that led to overheating and prompted immediate refunds.

    • “Performance is great even on years-old GPUs.”
    • “This game's lack of optimization was about to melt my CPU; instant refund.”
  • stability
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, players have mixed feelings about the game's stability. While some report a lack of bugs and glitches, appreciating the maps and gameplay, others note persistent issues with voice chat functionality. Many emphasize that the game is new and likely to improve with future updates.

    • “So you will play from people all over the place, and mics still seem buggy like they were in last year.”
    • “So you will play from people all over the place, and mics still seem buggy like they were in last year.”
  • story
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The reviews highlight a personal narrative that emphasizes the importance of leadership within the story, suggesting that the character's guidance plays a significant role in the overall narrative experience. However, the details of the story itself remain vague and are overshadowed by the focus on leadership.

  • emotional
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviewers acknowledge the developers' emotional connection to the characters but suggest that utilizing new or free assets might have been a more effective and cost-efficient approach. This sentiment highlights a tension between emotional investment and practical game design choices.

  • grinding
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, primarily due to unstable connections and frequent host disbandments, which hinder the ability to enjoy matches and maintain full lobbies. This lack of reliable player engagement exacerbates the grind, making it a less enjoyable experience overall.

    • “Unfortunately, unstable connections and host disbandment synergize greatly with the game's obscurity, facilitating a tedious and frustrating experience where there's never enough players with stable enough connections to ever enjoy a match properly, let alone establish and maintain a full lobby.”

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5h Median play time
4h Average play time
3-5h Spent by most gamers
*Based on 4 analyzed playthroughs

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