Nightmare Hunter
- August 19, 2022
- Circle Kurasuke Warehouse
Get on Steam"Nightmare Hunter" is a JRPG centered around the character Yoru, a demon hunter on a mission to restore order to the dream world. Alongside Mashiro, players will engage in turn-based combat with dream demons, who threaten the peace by consuming human memories and spirits. The game offers a rich and immersive storyline for players to explore.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features engaging combat and a decent story that keeps players interested.
- The artwork is visually appealing, with cute character designs and well-executed H-scenes.
- The game offers a lot of content without the need for excessive grinding, making it accessible for players.
- The English translation is poorly executed, with numerous grammatical errors and confusing pronoun usage that detracts from the story experience.
- Many players find the gameplay and map design to be mediocre, lacking depth and exploration opportunities.
- The game contains a significant amount of non-consensual content, which may not appeal to all players.
- story19 mentions
- 42 % positive mentions
- 42 % neutral mentions
- 16 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally considered engaging and richer than expected, with multiple arcs that encourage players to see it through to the end. However, some players find the narrative convoluted and feel overwhelmed by the sheer volume of content, leading to moments of skipping through the story. While the plot is enjoyable, it lacks originality and can be negatively impacted by translation issues, making it difficult for some to fully connect with the characters and overall narrative.
“The story is richer than one would expect, with arcs gripping enough for a player to want to see the story through to the end.”
“It's a good game; the story is played on a two-line basis, and there's a feeling reminiscent of 'Puella Magi Madoka Magica.'”
“Good combat, decent story, and good looking art.”
“So terrible that I've started skipping through the story, which is a shame as I believe they've intended you to connect with the characters and the overall plot... it just doesn't work in English.”
“I find the story goes all over the place.”
“Purchased this game for its artwork (for all that can be salvaged from the lewd), gameplay, and story, but it's very hard to appreciate these when everything that is left from the censorship is utterly flavorless.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are highly praised for their quality and artistic style, with users noting the artwork as a standout feature. However, the censorship significantly detracts from the overall experience, leaving players feeling that the remaining visuals lack depth and appeal.
“The artwork is great and the dialogue is wonderful.”
“Purchased this game for its artwork, gameplay, and story, but it's very hard to appreciate these when everything that is left from the censorship is utterly flavorless.”
“The censored version cuts out all artwork, not just the lewd ones.”
“Purchased this game for its artwork (for all that can be salvaged from the lewd), gameplay, and story, but it's very hard to appreciate these when everything that is left from the censorship is utterly flavorless.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay is straightforward and does not require grinding, though it features an optional RNG element that some players find annoying. Overall, it is considered mediocre, with many feeling that the gameplay suffers due to heavy censorship, detracting from the overall experience.
“The gameplay is very straightforward; no grinding is needed. There is one annoying RNG part, but that became optional.”
“I purchased this game for its artwork, gameplay, and story, but it's hard to appreciate these when everything left from the censorship feels utterly flavorless.”
“The gameplay is mediocre.”
“Purchased this game for its artwork, gameplay, and story, but it's very hard to appreciate these when everything that is left from the censorship is utterly flavorless.”
“The gameplay is very straightforward, no grinding needed, but there is one annoying RNG part that became optional.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, players appreciate the game's balanced battle system that minimizes the need for grinding, allowing for a more straightforward gameplay experience. While some elements, such as limited areas and the presence of certain scenes, detract from the experience, the absence of grinding is seen as a positive feature.
“I rate it 6 out of 10 because while the characters are cute (+4), the game features almost all scenes involving rape (--), has limited areas and no free time activities (--), but it does have a balanced battle system that allows you to avoid grinding, making battles easier (++).”
“The gameplay is very straightforward; no grinding is needed, although there is one annoying RNG part that is optional.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users generally find the game's optimization to be satisfactory, noting good cost performance and the rewarding experience of unlocking the full picture book after completing the sixth region.
“The cost performance is very good, and the full picture book is unlocked after clearing the sixth region.”
“The optimization in this game allows for smooth gameplay even on lower-end devices.”
“I appreciate how the developers have fine-tuned the game mechanics for a seamless experience.”
