Nightmare Side: The Game
- August 7, 2024
- Hige Studio
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Get on itch.io StoreDive into the chilling world of 'Nightmare Side' in this Indonesian first-person survival horror game, inspired by the iconic radio show. Explore the haunted Ardan Radio office, where eerie voices and supernatural phenomena await. Solve puzzles in this immersive, true-to-life adventure, confronting the heart of darkness.
Reviews
- The game features a creepy and dark atmosphere with unsettling elements and unexpected jumpscares, making it perfect for horror fans.
- It is based on a real haunted radio station in Bandung, Indonesia, which adds authenticity and depth to the story and folklore elements.
- The graphics and sound design are praised for their quality, enhancing the overall immersive experience.
- Many players find the objectives unclear, leading to confusion and frustration as they wander the map without guidance.
- The game suffers from technical issues, including bugs and performance problems, which can detract from the experience.
- The lack of autosave and punitive checkpoint systems can make progress tedious, especially after encountering difficult sections.
- story5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The story is generally well-received, with players appreciating its atmosphere and exploration elements, particularly in a spooky setting. However, some users suggest that the quests could be simplified for better accessibility, and there are calls for a longer narrative or additional DLC to enhance the experience. Overall, while the story captivates many, technical issues like motion sickness have hindered some players' ability to fully engage with it.
“Story is nice, atmosphere is scary; you need to explore to learn about the layout of the radio station.”
“The game is quite good; perhaps the story could be a bit longer or have additional DLC.”
“I love the story so far, the ambiance and everything, but unfortunately I could not finish the game. The game made me feel motion sick and I had to stop playing it at some point.”
“The story of the game could be improved; it feels a bit short and could benefit from additional content or DLC.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Gameplay is characterized by unique quests that maintain a consistent connection to the main mechanics, though some players have reported issues with ghost mechanics that can lead to softlocking, such as movement during cutscenes. Overall, the audio and gameplay elements are well-received.
“From an audio and gameplay perspective, it's already great.”
“Quests are unique yet similar enough not to stray too far from the main mechanic.”
“Some ghost mechanics are softlocking the player, such as moving during cutscenes and ghost teleportation positions.”
- atmosphere3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game features an unsettling atmosphere enhanced by unexpected jumpscares and a compelling story, encouraging exploration of the radio station's layout. It effectively delivers a ghostly chase experience, making it a worthwhile choice for fans of atmospheric horror.
“Unsettling atmosphere with unexpected (but not cheap) jumpscares.”
“The story is nice, the atmosphere is scary, and you need to explore to learn about the layout of the radio station.”
“If you are looking for a ghost chase and an atmospheric horror game, this will be worth your time and money.”
“Unsettling atmosphere with unexpected (but not so cheap) jumpscares.”
“The environment feels lifeless and fails to immerse you in the game.”
“The sound design is lackluster, making the atmosphere feel flat and uninspired.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally praised, with reviewers highlighting their quality and realism, contributing to the overall immersive experience. While some players find the gameplay frustrating, the visual presentation remains a strong point.
“This is one very fun, realistic horror game with angry ghosts and top-notch graphics.”
“I can't recommend this game to others due to it being more frustrating than scary, but I do commend the developer on decent graphics, sounds, and theme.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect tedious, particularly due to the lack of checkpoints that require them to restart chapters from the beginning. Suggestions for improvement include adding hints for objectives and utilizing unused areas for additional content to enhance the experience.
“Grinding in this game feels excessively tedious and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“The lack of checkpoints during each chapter makes starting over a frustrating experience.”
“The objectives are often unclear, leading to unnecessary backtracking and grinding.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
While the game's story and ambiance are praised for their emotional depth, some players have reported experiencing motion sickness, which detracted from their overall enjoyment and ability to complete the game.
