Noch

About Noch

Noch is a single player and multiplayer survival action adventure game with a horror theme. It was developed by Fair Games Studio and was released on April 22, 2021. It received positive reviews from players.

Go alone (or with a friend) to find the girl who destroyed the world. An ominous surreal first-person adventure full of dangerous monsters and secrets of the deceased world Let's start! Imagine… Night. You’re in a car, lost among endless forest on a highway. Perhaps you will desperately try to escape... Try not to lose hope. You were in hurry to get somewhere. But does it matter now? After all,…

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81%Audience ScoreBased on 145 reviews

story34 positive mentions

stability8 negative mentions

The game features excellent art style and graphics design, especially for an indie title.
The puzzles are interesting and provide a unique gameplay experience, particularly in co-op mode.
The atmosphere is captivating, with a mix of horror elements and a compelling storyline.

The game suffers from frequent crashes, low FPS, and can even freeze Discord voice chat.
Character animations are poor, and the main character looks plastic and unappealing.
The story is convoluted and difficult to follow, leaving players with many unanswered questions.

story
80 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43% positive mentions, 53% neutral mentions, 4% negative mentions
The game's story is described as a complex and unusual blend of themes reminiscent of David Lynch and M. Night Shyamalan, often leaving players confused by its numerous plot twists and convoluted narrative. While some appreciate its unique atmosphere and intriguing characters, many find the storytelling difficult to follow, with a mix of horror elements and drug-related themes that contribute to its bizarre charm. Overall, the narrative is engaging but could benefit from clearer exposition and organization to enhance player understanding.
- “An extraordinary story, eye-pleasing graphics, interesting game mechanics, smooth gameplay and the opportunity to go through all this beauty with a friend.”
- “Conceptually I like the game's plot too; the world has ended and been remade in the subconscious image of a mentally broken god and it may or may not be your fault.”
- “A great atmospheric horror game with a good story that you can play both alone and in the company of a cheerful friend and then the game will not seem so terrible.”
- “I didn't understand a lot of plot twists even after finishing the game.”
- “The story is a little hard to follow because so many different events are taking place.”
- “Due to how wonky the story is, 'logical' puzzles at the start of the game are quickly replaced with whatever the developer thought was deep and metaphorical in his head in the later chapters.”
graphics
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
65% positive mentions, 26% neutral mentions, 9% negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the art style and overall aesthetic, describing it as beautiful and eye-pleasing. However, some critiques point to inconsistencies, such as cutescenes that could be improved and a general feeling that while the graphics are adequate, they do not elevate the gameplay experience significantly. Overall, the visuals are seen as a strong point, but not without their flaws.
- “An extraordinary story, eye-pleasing graphics, interesting game mechanics, smooth gameplay and the opportunity to go through all this beauty with a friend.”
- “Great graphics and sound.”
- “Without any jokes, I like this gameplay and especially atmospheric graphics.”
- “Graphics -> C tier.”
- “Sadly it's not, yeah the graphics are okay and do the job, sound is okay, but something about this game makes me hate it. I'm not sure if it's the small play area per level, the clunky melee controls, or the fact that the video looks like a big open maps shoot everything game, which it's not. I'm not sure what the game is, some sort of weird adventure game with wolves that attack you and you end up using a baseball bat because you know, not enough ammo to use the nice shotgun. I'm not a lover of running around and backtracking all over the place even on tiny levels. I mean you need to find object 'A' to get object 'B' which is then used to get object 'C' and it just goes on and on like this just to get the one object you might really need to move on, and don't get me started with that telephone booth.”
- “Graphics -> C tier.”
gameplay
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50% positive mentions, 39% neutral mentions, 11% negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its unique mechanics and atmospheric graphics, while others find it confusing and not particularly engaging. Although it may not be highly complex or challenging, it serves its purpose well enough for those seeking an interesting experience. Overall, the gameplay is described as janky yet serviceable, complementing the game's strong narrative and aesthetic elements.
- “An extraordinary story, eye-pleasing graphics, interesting game mechanics, smooth gameplay, and the opportunity to go through all this beauty with a friend.”
- “Without any jokes, I like this gameplay and especially the atmospheric graphics.”
- “The graphics, the gameplay, the soundtrack, the voice acting, everything pleasantly surprised me.”
- “I think it being confusing works against it, and it misguides you so you can't even tell what's going on and why exactly you're doing things, which impacts the gameplay too because you have to solve puzzles about it.”
- “But kind of like Control, what makes it isn't the gameplay, it's everything but the gameplay.”
- “The gameplay is nothing special, but does its job good enough.”
atmosphere
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
83% positive mentions, 17% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its mesmerizing and immersive qualities, featuring beautifully designed environments, a compelling soundtrack, and effective voice acting. Reviewers highlight the blend of horror and engaging storytelling, noting that the atmosphere can evoke feelings of fear, especially when played alone. Overall, the game's aesthetic and atmospheric elements contribute significantly to the overall experience, making it a standout in its genre.
- “A mesmerizing game with its amazing atmosphere.”
- “Great soundtrack, beautifully atmospheric environments, and satisfying (if simple) combat.”
- “Very atmospheric, and in the deep night is even scary.”
music
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
88% positive mentions, -1% neutral mentions, 13% negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many praising it as phenomenal and beautifully atmospheric, enhancing the overall experience. However, some players feel that the soundtrack does not always match the visuals and can come off as cringeworthy at times. Overall, while the sound design is generally well-received, opinions on the soundtrack's quality and fit vary among players.
- “A very nice game with an interesting plot, janky yet serviceable gameplay, and amazing music.”
- “There are some minor bugs but the story is very interesting, the soundtrack is phenomenal, and I like the puzzles.”
- “Great soundtrack, beautifully atmospheric environments, and satisfying (if simple) combat.”
- “The music doesn't match the picture.”
- “The music doesn't match the picture.”
stability
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, including frequent crashes, low frame rates (5-10 fps), and texture glitches, which can also affect external applications like Discord. While some players report a decent overall experience despite these bugs, the instability, particularly during online co-op, detracts from the gameplay.
- “The game crashes frequently, has low FPS, and even freezes Discord voice.”
- “It's either 5-10 FPS or meshy textures and glitches.”
- “I encountered some weird glitches during online co-op.”
optimization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17% positive mentions, 16% neutral mentions, 67% negative mentions
The game's optimization has received criticism, particularly for its poor performance on older systems, leading some users to recommend that players with weaker PCs wait for future patches. However, developers are actively working on improvements, suggesting that better optimization may be forthcoming.
- “At this stage, people with weak PCs are better off not playing and waiting for fixes, as the developers regularly patch the game. Normal optimization is not far off.”
- “Not optimized at all for older systems.”
- “At this stage, people with weak PCs are better off not playing and waiting for fixes - since the developers regularly patch the game - normal optimization is not far off.”
- “The only gripes I've had with this game is that the inventory is too small (there are a lot of items in the game, and you need to carry a few of them with you through chapters for some secret collectibles) and that optimization sometimes sucked.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
Users find humor in the contrast between the native audio dub and its English counterpart, noting that the English version is significantly funnier. This discrepancy adds an unexpected layer of comedy to the experience.
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
Players generally report feeling mild frustration while engaging with the game, indicating that it may evoke some emotional responses, but these feelings are not overwhelmingly intense.