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 concept and an intriguing story that some players found enjoyable.
- It features voice acting and dialogue choices, which add to the experience.
- For its low price, some players felt it was worth a try, especially for a short horror experience.
- The gameplay is short and lacks depth, leaving players wanting more content and development.
- Voice acting is often criticized as being stilted and lacking emotion, detracting from the overall experience.
- The story is confusing and poorly executed, with predictable jump scares and a disappointing ending.
- story15 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 20 % 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 the potential and the presence of voice acting, others criticize the rushed narrative and stilted dialogue, leading to a predictable and unsatisfying experience. Overall, the story seems to be a weak point, detracting from the game's overall enjoyment.
“I like the story, and it has a nice 'insidious' like score.”
“I actually am surprised with the story and the fact that there was voice acting.”
“Features voice overs, dialogue choices, and an intriguing 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 as you complete the objectives, it 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, culminating in a scene where a police car picks you up after you get 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.”
- gameplay5 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it enjoyable and full of potential, while others criticize it for being dull, lacking focus on objectives, and suffering from underdeveloped mechanics and a rushed story. Additionally, concerns about the quality of voice acting, attributed to AI, have been noted. Overall, the gameplay experience appears to be inconsistent.
“I really enjoyed this gameplay!”
“Horror thrives on pacing and accuracy of getting straight to the point, but the gameplay is dull and 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 is a mixed bag; 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 cohesive 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
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
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.
“The graphics were decent enough, though the scrolling could have been a little smoother; it's not that bad.”
“The visuals felt outdated and lacked the polish expected from a modern game.”
“Character models were poorly designed and animations were stiff, making the game feel less immersive.”
