Nightwatch
- December 18, 2023
- Ratkiw Studio
Get on Steam"Nightwatch" is a single-player adventure game that puts you in the role of Daniel, a security guard on a mysterious night shift at an isolated facility. Armed with a walkie-talkie and the guidance of your colleague Jenny, you'll uncover secrets and solve puzzles through first-person exploration and dialogue choices. The game's immersive artwork is reminiscent of Firewatch, drawing you into the depths of the night's enigmatic allure.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game has a good story that some players found intriguing and engaging.
- Voice acting was appreciated by several players, adding to the atmosphere.
- For the price, some players felt it was worth a try, especially for a short experience.
- The gameplay is very short and linear, leading to a lack of depth and engagement.
- Many players found the voice acting to be poor and lacking emotion, detracting from the experience.
- The story is confusing and poorly developed, with predictable jump scares and an unsatisfying ending.
- story17 mentions
- 41 % positive mentions
- 41 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The game's story has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it confusing, poorly developed, and lacking in surprises or depth. While some appreciate its potential and the inclusion of voice acting, others criticize it for being rushed and predictable, ultimately deeming it a weak aspect of the game. Overall, the narrative is seen as a missed opportunity, with calls for better development and coherence.
“I actually am surprised with the story and the fact that there was voice acting.”
“Features voice overs, dialogue choices, and an intriguing story.”
“A cheap game with a good story.”
“Don't try this game at all; it is very confusing and doesn't make any sense in relation to the story. As you go deeper into the woods, the tension rises due to the high-pitched sound effects, but completing the objectives feels like just watching a video, which ruins the surprise and the motive.”
“I wouldn't recommend purchasing this game. Although it might be very cheap, it just wastes your time by not making any sense linked to the story. There are no surprises, no challenges, and no backstory; the last part is just a scene of a police car picking you up after getting attacked.”
“The police officer is talking about a story that we don't understand. After a few minutes of the police officer talking, the game ends, leaving players confused and unsatisfied.”
- gameplay5 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it dull and lacking focus on objectives, while others see potential despite its rushed story and underdeveloped mechanics. Additionally, concerns were raised about the quality of voice acting, which detracted from the overall experience.
“I really enjoyed this gameplay!”
“Horror thrives on pacing and accuracy of getting straight to the point, but the gameplay is dull and it doesn't give much attention to the objective.”
“There's really much potential here, but the game lacks in development; the story is rushed and the mechanics are threadbare.”
“Gameplay is alright, but the voice acting is clearly done by an AI.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere receives mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the voice acting and setting, others criticize it for relying too heavily on predictable jump scares rather than effectively building a compelling atmosphere.
“What I really liked about it was the voice acting, the atmosphere, and the setting.”
“This game is a failure because it relies too much on predictable jump scares, instead of building atmosphere.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally considered decent, although some users noted that the scrolling could be improved for a smoother experience. Overall, the visual quality is satisfactory but has room for enhancement.
“The graphics were decent enough, though the scrolling could have been a little smoother; it's not that bad.”
