Nighthunt

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Nighthunt is a multiplayer tactical shooter game with a horror theme. It was developed by Neighborhood Games and was released on July 25, 2022. It received neutral reviews from players.

"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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Audience ScoreBased on 135 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

monetization2 negative mentions

The game is fun to play with friends, offering engaging multiplayer experiences.
The maps are visually appealing and provide a unique atmosphere for gameplay.
The game has potential for improvement and could become more enjoyable with future updates.

The player base is extremely low, making it difficult to find matches or lobbies.
There is a lack of progression systems and content, leading to repetitive gameplay.
Many assets appear to be reused from previous games, contributing to a feeling of low effort and polish.

gameplay
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
56%
19%
The gameplay is generally described as decent, featuring simple mechanics and a casual approach that can be enjoyable, especially when playing with friends. However, it suffers from issues such as long matchmaking times, bugs, and a lack of depth, which detracts from the overall experience. While some players appreciate its charm and potential for fun, others feel it falls short in terms of balance and engagement.
- “The couple of times I was fortunate enough to play a match of Night Hunt, I found a charming party game which appeared to be even better with friends; Night Hunt 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.”
- “I think this game has an interesting idea, some good graphics, and I didn't have any issues gameplay-wise.”
- “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.”
- “This is just a simple game with simple mechanics, simple combat, and simple maps that is just meant to keep you occupied with friends or maybe meet new people.”
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 players find the humor overshadowed by the game's lack of popularity, suggesting that while it can be entertaining, the overall experience may not justify a purchase.
- “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 the ability to adjust settings, enhancing the overall experience. Players appreciate the impressive visual effects and smooth movement during combat, contributing to an engaging gameplay experience. Overall, the graphics are considered a strong point of the game, complementing its interesting concept.
- “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, 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, featuring reused assets from previous titles, which suggests a lack of innovation and investment in quality.
- “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
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50%
The music in the game consists primarily of sped-up tracks from the previous year, which some players find lazy; however, many are willing to overlook this due to the developer's focus on another project, Vertigo.
- “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’s other project, Vertigo, is in the works, and most of his team is focused on that game.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization is polarizing; while some users report severe performance issues that could damage hardware, others praise its excellent performance 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 voice chat 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 and behind-the-scenes narrative, suggesting that the story is shaped significantly by the character's guidance and influence.
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, largely due to unstable connections and frequent host disbandments, which hinder the ability to enjoy matches and maintain full lobbies.
- “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 myself spending hours grinding for resources, but the rewards are minimal and often not worth the time invested.”