Nighthunt

About

"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."

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

2-Players Play with one other player, either online or locally, in a cooperative or competitive game mode
Multi-Player Compete or cooperate with other players online
Co-Op Team up with friends to complete levels or missions together
PvP Player versus Player - Fight against other players in real-time, often in arena-style combat

51%

Audience ScoreBased on 134 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

monetization2 negative mentions

The game is fun to play with friends, providing a good time when you have 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 it has a unique concept that could attract players.

The online player base is extremely low, making it difficult to find matches or lobbies.
The game lacks a progression system and feels barebones, with many reused assets from a previous title.
Gameplay can be unbalanced, with issues like overpowered weapons and clunky mechanics that detract from the overall experience.

gameplay
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
24%
59%
18%
The gameplay is generally described as decent and simple, with a charming party game vibe that is best enjoyed with friends. While the game features an interesting premise and appealing graphics, it suffers from a lack of players, bugs, and balance issues, which detracts from the overall experience. Players appreciate the casual fun it offers, but many feel it needs improvements, such as an offline mode or better matchmaking, to enhance the gameplay experience.
- “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 that appeared to be even better with friends; Nighthunt may not be rich in features or mechanics, but 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; it severely needs some form of bots or an 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
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is highlighted by the friendly and funny interactions within its small community, particularly through amusing Discord activities like jester awards. However, some users find the humor overshadowed by the game's lack of player engagement, suggesting that while it can be entertaining, it may not be worth purchasing due to low player counts.
- “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
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The graphics in the game are praised for their quality and flexibility, allowing players to adjust settings to their preference. Users highlight the impressive visual effects and smooth movement, contributing to an engaging gameplay experience. Overall, the graphics are considered a strong point, enhancing the epic nature of combat and interactions within the game.
- “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
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized as a low-effort cash grab, with many users noting the reuse of assets from previous titles, suggesting a lack of innovation and investment in the current project.
- “Shockingly barebones, low-effort cash grab.”
- “A cheap cash grab with reused assets from last year, made by some previous developers from last year.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The music in the game consists primarily of sped-up tracks from the previous year, which some users consider a lazy approach. However, there is a degree of understanding given that the developer's team is focused on another project, Vertigo.
- “The music is all from last year but sped up, except for the main menu. This feels lazy, but I'll give a pass because the owner is working on another project, Vertigo, and most of his team is focused on that game.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
150%
The game's optimization is inconsistent, with some users experiencing severe performance issues that could damage hardware, while others report excellent performance even on older GPUs.
- “Performance is great even on years-old GPUs.”
- “This game's lack of optimization was about to melt my CPU; instant refund.”
- “The performance issues are so severe that I can't even enjoy the gameplay.”
- “I experienced constant frame drops and crashes due to poor optimization.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, users report a generally stable experience with the game, noting the absence of significant bugs or glitches. However, some mention ongoing issues with microphone functionality, suggesting that while the game is stable, there are still areas that require improvement.
- “So you will play from people all over the place, and mics still seem buggy like they were last year.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The review highlights the importance of the leadership within the story, suggesting that the narrative is influenced by the character's behind-the-scenes actions and decisions.
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviewers express a mixed sentiment regarding the emotional aspect of the game, acknowledging the developers' potential connection to the characters while suggesting that utilizing new or free assets might have been a more effective and cost-efficient approach.
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
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 a full lobby.
- “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 enjoy a match properly, let alone establish and maintain a full lobby.”
- “The grinding in this game feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged or motivated to continue playing.”
- “I find the grind to be excessively time-consuming, with little reward for the effort put in, which ultimately detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.”