Nightmare on Azathoth

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Nightmare on Azathoth is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by Modesto Rabena and was released on October 30, 2015. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Nightmare on Azathoth is a dark game, in which you might not want to find the truth. Manage your base, scavenge, collect memory fragments, and collect resources to power up your spaceship to escape this planet. Death only brings an endless time loop, that restarts everything on the 4th day. You know you have to escape this planet, and this endless time loop. Yet there is something itching your min…

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71%Audience ScoreBased on 24 reviews

atmosphere3 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game has a very dark, creepy, and tense atmosphere strongly influenced by Lovecraftian themes, which creates an engaging horror experience.
Survival mechanics such as resource gathering and managing sustenance add a challenging and rewarding gameplay layer.
The developer shows active engagement by responding to feedback and frequently updating and improving the game.

The game lacks clear goals, tutorials, and an understandable story, which can lead to confusion and frustration for players.
Technical issues include unresponsive aiming and shooting, frame drops, clipping through floors, unfinished environments, and occasional glitches.
Some elements like voice acting, certain monster models, and overall polish are subpar or appear unoriginal, reducing immersion.

story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38% positive mentions, 24% neutral mentions, 38% negative mentions
The story is characterized by a mysterious and unsettling atmosphere, drawing inspiration from Lovecraftian themes and emphasizing survival and escape without clear explanations. While some find the narrative unclear and ambiguous, this ambiguity enhances the tension and immersion, making the story compelling and integral to the game's overall mood.
- “Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
- “The TPS and survival mechanics of this game are pretty run of the mill, but the game's winning assets are the atmosphere and mysterious story.”
- “Great game so far, the story is very compelling.”
- “The story is unclear; even you are not sure what you are doing, and you do not know what your goal is, which only adds to the tension and unease that the game has.”
- “As I said, don't expect a story or an explanation, just try to get out of this planet.”
- “It's dark, I'm alone, with only non-sentient robots to guide me through my quest to escape.”
atmosphere
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43% positive mentions, 57% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The game delivers a dark, tense, and creepy atmosphere with a strong Lovecraftian and sci-fi blend that effectively enhances its unsettling survival experience. Its mysterious and minimalist setting amplifies discomfort, making the atmosphere its standout feature and primary appeal.
- “If you're looking for a short, good survival game with a creepy atmosphere and an absence of scenario that makes the game more uncomfortable, then you found it.”
- “Other than this fairly off-putting moment, this game has a dark, spooky sci-fi atmosphere and a creepy, Lovecraftian monster vibe, which is a pretty cool blend of genres.”
- “The TPS and survival mechanics of this game are pretty run of the mill, but the game's winning assets are the atmosphere and mysterious story.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17% positive mentions, 33% neutral mentions, 50% negative mentions
The gameplay features standard third-person shooter and survival mechanics with a focus on resource management, making combat rare and strategic. While the mechanics are unpolished and the game lacks a tutorial, the atmospheric and mysterious narrative provides an intriguing experience, especially for fans of indie horror and sci-fi.
- “If you like to support independent projects like this and enjoy horror and/or sci-fi, you will get a few hours of intriguing gameplay from Nightmare on Azathoth, once you get past the learning curve as this game has no real tutorial.”
- “The TPS and survival mechanics of this game are pretty run of the mill, but the game's winning assets are the atmosphere and mysterious story.”
- “The survival mechanics in this game (scrounging for ammo and all that good stuff) make shooting somewhat of a rare thing in this game.”
- “- Monster design and avoidance/teleport mechanic.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 75% negative mentions
The graphics receive mixed reviews, with some users criticizing their outdated, blocky appearance and lack of clarity, while others praise the atmospheric visuals, effective use of fog, and Lovecraftian style that enhance the game's eerie and frightening mood. Overall, the graphics are seen as fitting and contribute well to the creepy story despite not being high-end.
- “Cool graphics, not for being high-end but for being appropriate to the story and creepy.”
- “Without clear goals for players or even readable contrast in visuals, playing this game is a pointless endeavor.”
- “The graphics remind more of circa 2000 CE blockiness.”
- “The lack of color makes the fog seem really eerie, but overall the graphics are quite basic and outdated.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The music in the game is well-crafted and effectively enhances the atmosphere, contributing to both relaxation and tension during exploration and encounters with creepy monsters. It dynamically changes to reflect in-game events, adding depth to the immersive experience.
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- “The sound and music are well done.”
- “A dancer-like slender creature changes the music when it charges you, adding a creepy and dynamic atmosphere.”

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Nightmare on Azathoth is a action adventure game. Common tags for Nightmare on Azathoth include indie and trading.

Nightmare on Azathoth is available on PC and Windows.

Nightmare on Azathoth was released on October 30, 2015.

Nightmare on Azathoth was developed by Modesto Rabena.

Nightmare on Azathoth has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked Nightmare on Azathoth for its atmosphere but disliked it for its story.

Nightmare on Azathoth is a single player game.

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