Nightwalker
- May 7, 2020
- Useless Machines
Get on SteamNightwalker is a short horror adventure game where you play as a fledgling investigator who, despite growing doubts, explores a haunted forest filled with tension, ambiance, and supernatural creatures. Gameplay features a stealth mechanic and small puzzles, but lacks jump and crouch options. The game delivers a chilling horror experience without these features, relying instead on atmospheric storytelling and eerie elements.
Reviews
- The game features decent audio and animations, creating an immersive experience for a short indie title.
- Some encounters can be genuinely thrilling, providing a few heart-pumping moments despite the overall simplicity.
- The music adds a nice atmospheric touch to the game, enhancing the horror experience.
- The game is extremely short, with many players completing it in under an hour, making it feel more like a demo than a full game.
- Graphics, controls, and overall gameplay are mediocre, lacking depth and polish.
- The pricing is considered highly inflated for the content provided, leading to perceptions of it being a scam or asset flip.
- graphics4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally considered mediocre, with many reviewers noting that they do not stand out and are on par with average standards. While the levels and artwork show some decent effort, overall, there is a consensus that the graphics need further development to enhance the gaming experience.
“The levels and artwork are decent.”
“Graphics and controls are also mediocre.”
“There's no real horror to be found here; the audio is very average, the gameplay is very average, and the graphics are very average.”
“Although the graphics are not that good, I hope they can further develop this game.”
- atmosphere3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is mixed; while some players appreciate the effective use of music to create a horror ambiance, others feel that the overall suspense and immersive environment are lacking. Additionally, the presence of challenging puzzles and frightening monsters contributes positively to the atmosphere for some players.
“The music really gives that atmospheric horror.”
“Very atmospheric, the puzzles were challenging and the monsters were hella scary!”
“But throughout the entirety of the gameplay, no real atmosphere or suspense is built at all.”
“The game feels lifeless, lacking any immersive elements that could draw players into its world.”
“Despite the setting, the atmosphere is flat and fails to evoke any sense of tension or excitement.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally considered average, lacking any standout features or elements that elevate the experience. Overall, it does not evoke a strong sense of horror or excitement, contributing to a mediocre impression.
“There's no real horror to be found here; the audio is very average, the gameplay is very average, and the graphics are very average.”
- music2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised as a standout feature, effectively enhancing the atmospheric horror experience.
“The music really gives that atmospheric horror.”
“The highlight of this game is the music.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game suffers from poor optimization, which detracts from the overall experience; however, many reviewers still recommend it to support small developers who are attempting to innovate with their first projects.
“The game is not well optimized, but overall, I have to recommend it because small developers need support on their first projects, and this game tried something different to be decent.”
