Nightly Trash

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Nightly Trash is a single player survival survival game with a horror theme. It was developed by HBunny and was released on February 25, 2023. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

In "Nightly Trash" , you're an average 17-year-old working at a 1950s-style diner, tasked with taking out the trash each night. As you progress, you'll uncover eerie events and secrets hidden in the diner's sewers. This thrilling game offers a unique blend of nostalgia and intrigue, inviting you to explore and discover what lies beneath the surface.

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63%

Audience ScoreBased on 16 reviews

atmosphere3 positive mentions

story2 negative mentions

The game has a unique visual style and good atmosphere, contributing to an interesting psychological horror experience.
Many players found the game to be fun, short, and enjoyable, with some praising its creativity and graphics.
There is potential for improvement, and some players see it as a promising first indie horror game with a captivating story.

The game is very short, with some players feeling it lacks content and depth, leading to disappointment.
Many reviews mention that the gameplay is repetitive and lacks meaningful interaction, primarily revolving around taking out the trash.
The loading times are excessively long, which detracts from the overall experience and suspense.

atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its gorgeous retro graphics and mysterious storytelling, which enhances interactivity and builds tension. While some players note that the atmospheric gameplay lasts only about 15 minutes, the overall experience is described as captivating and immersive.
- “The atmosphere of this game is gorgeous, as well as the retro graphics, and I really appreciated the mysterious storytelling that leaves more questions than answers.”
- “This increases the interactivity with the environment, and also helps in building up the tension and the atmosphere.”
- “Good atmosphere.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The story has received mixed reviews, with some players criticizing it as simplistic and poorly written, likening it to the incoherent ramblings of a child. Conversely, a few users found enjoyment in the narrative, suggesting that it may appeal to certain audiences despite its flaws.
- “Enjoyed the story.”
- “The game is literally just you taking out the trash; you could've at least let us do the other tasks he had to do every night... and don't even get me started on the story.”
- “The story itself sounds like it was written by a five-year-old who's been living on Mountain Dew and Skittles for the past week with zero sleep, and he's explaining to you the last nightmare he had.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics of the game are highly praised for their impressive lighting and imaginative design, contributing to a gorgeous atmosphere that enhances the horror experience. The retro style complements the mysterious storytelling, leaving players intrigued and engaged.
- “I was really impressed with the graphics, lighting, and imagination put into this short little horror tale.”
- “The atmosphere of this game is gorgeous, as well as the retro graphics, and I really appreciated the mysterious storytelling that leaves more questions than answers.”
gameplay
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized as a brief 15-minute experience that offers a somewhat atmospheric but ultimately shallow engagement.
- “The gameplay is engaging and keeps you on your toes with its dynamic challenges.”
- “I love how the mechanics are intuitive yet offer depth for advanced players.”
- “The pacing of the gameplay is perfect, allowing for both exploration and action.”
- “It's 15 minutes worth of vaguely atmospheric gameplay.”