Nightwatch

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Nightwatch is a single player action game. It was developed by Ratkiw Studio and was released on December 18, 2023. It received negative reviews from players.

"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.

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Audience ScoreBased on 32 reviews

story12 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game has a good concept and an intriguing story.
It's a short, fun experience that some players found enjoyable.
For the price, it offers decent voice acting and a unique atmosphere.

The game is extremely short, with many players feeling it lacks depth and development.
Voice acting is often criticized as being stilted and lacking emotion, leading to a disappointing experience.
The gameplay mechanics are underdeveloped, with issues like lack of settings customization and glitches.

story
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story receives mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its potential and intriguing elements, while others criticize it for being rushed, predictable, and poorly executed. Many find the dialogue stilted and the voice acting bizarre, leading to confusion and a lack of engagement with the narrative. Overall, while there are glimpses of a good story, it suffers from weak development and a lack of depth, leaving players wanting more.
- “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.”
- “The dialog is stilted, the voice acting is bizarre, the story is boring and predictable.”
- “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, no backstory, and the last part is just a scene of a police car picking you up after getting attacked.”
- “There's really much potential here, but the game lacks in development; the story is rushed and the mechanics are threadbare.”
gameplay
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Gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players enjoying the experience and recognizing its potential, while others criticize it for being dull, lacking focus on objectives, and having underdeveloped mechanics. Additionally, the voice acting has been noted as subpar, often sounding artificial. Overall, the gameplay shows promise but requires significant improvements to fully engage players.
- “I really enjoyed this gameplay!”
- “There's really much potential here, but the game lacks in developing; the story is rushed and the mechanics are threadbare.”
- “There's really much potential here, but the game lacks in development; the story is rushed and the mechanics are threadbare.”
- “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.”
- “Gameplay is alright, but the voice acting is so clearly done by an AI.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game 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 tense 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.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are generally considered decent, although some users noted that the scrolling could be smoother. Overall, the visual experience is satisfactory but has room for improvement.