Nightlings

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Nightlings is a single player strategy game with a horror theme. It was developed by Team Nightlings and was released on July 11, 2025. It received neutral reviews from players.

Nightlings is a First Person survival horror game, set in the mind of a child's worst nightmares come true. Prevent the Nightlings from breaking in, and survive until morning. You have 3 nights to survive...could these be your last?

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56%

Audience ScoreBased on 16 reviews

gameplay3 positive mentions

replayability3 negative mentions

Fun gameplay mechanics that require quick thinking and different strategies to keep the Nightlings at bay.
Decent jump scares that can provide an enjoyable experience, especially for fans of horror games.
Shows potential as a proof of concept, especially considering it was developed by college students in a short timeframe.

Lacks polish and feels unfinished, with issues like low-quality graphics and poor atmosphere.
The harder difficulties can be frustratingly difficult, leading to a reset experience rather than a fun challenge.
Concerns about the developer's behavior and community interactions have soured the experience for many players.

gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
40%
The gameplay features engaging mechanics that require varied strategies to tackle different monsters, providing a challenging yet enjoyable experience. However, some players feel that the overall execution suffers from a lack of polish, with poor visuals and design leading to a sense of busywork rather than meaningful engagement. Many reviewers suggest that significant improvements are needed to enhance the gameplay experience.
- “It's got fun gameplay mechanics, with monsters requiring different approaches to keep them at bay.”
- “Challenging but fun gameplay.”
- “The gameplay is engaging and offers a variety of mechanics that keep the experience fresh.”
- “The gameplay comes across more as busywork than any serious endeavor due to poor style and narrative design coupled with the amateurish, low-quality visuals.”
- “Overall, the game feels unfinished and would benefit from significant improvements in design, mood, and gameplay mechanics.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game has been noted for its limited replayability, suggesting that players may not find enough incentive to revisit it after completing the main content.
- “The game has limited replayability.”
- “Once you finish the main story, there's not much incentive to play again.”
- “The lack of varied outcomes makes replaying feel redundant.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The atmosphere of the game is criticized for being unprofessional and unwelcoming, particularly due to inappropriate interactions and repetitive sound design. Additionally, the overly bright lighting and underwhelming character models detract from the overall experience, indicating a need for significant improvements.
- “Instead of maintaining a professional and welcoming atmosphere, some interactions seemed more focused on inappropriate jokes, particularly with younger players.”
- “The lighting is overly bright, with excessive brightness and poorly calibrated shaders that break the atmosphere completely.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics have been criticized for their low-quality visuals, including low poly models and poor texture work, which contribute to a sense of amateurism. Many reviewers feel that the overall aesthetic detracts from the gameplay experience, making it feel more like busywork than a serious endeavor.
- “The gameplay comes across more as busywork than any serious endeavor due to poor style and narrative design coupled with the amateurish, low-quality visuals.”
- “The graphics aren't great; they feature somewhat low-poly models, poor quality textures, and some elements look asset flipped (although that is not confirmed, and as a student project, we will assume the students are not engaging in plagiarism, as that would be highly unethical).”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviews highlight a tension in the game's humor, noting that while it aims for fun and creativity, it sometimes crosses into uncomfortable territory, particularly concerning its suitability for younger audiences.