Noctambulant

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Noctambulant is a single player puzzle game with a horror theme. It was developed by Justus Yew and was released on August 22, 2021. It received very positive reviews from players.

Noctambulant is a hand-drawn 2D survival and psychological horror game. Renee moves in with her grandmother after the passing of her parents in a tragic accident. Walk with Renee and unfold the terrifying mystery as to why she was made to go to bed early every night.

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Audience ScoreBased on 20 reviews

story6 positive mentions

Engaging and well-crafted story with interesting twists.
Challenging yet fun puzzles that enhance the gameplay experience.
Beautiful hand-drawn graphics and a captivating atmosphere.

Some players experienced glitches that disrupted gameplay.
The horror elements felt light and less impactful than expected.
The game may be too short for those seeking a longer experience.

story
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of "Noctambulant" is widely praised for its engaging narrative, rich twists, and charming hand-drawn graphics, contributing to an overall enjoyable experience. Players appreciate the balance of storytelling and puzzle-solving, with many noting the effective use of illustrations to enhance the narrative. Overall, it is recommended as a standout indie game for its compelling story.
- “The story is great.”
- “Overall, I really enjoyed the storytelling, loved the animations (Renee was super cute, Becky wasn't :D), for the puzzles, I felt that it was much easier when compared to the previous game (Overslept) which encouraged me to solve them.”
- “"Noctambulant" is very interesting and story-rich with quite a few twists.”
- “The story was short and lacked depth, leaving me wanting more.”
- “The narrative felt disjointed and hard to follow, making it difficult to engage with the characters.”
- “There were interesting ideas in the story, but they were poorly executed and left me feeling unsatisfied.”
gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by simple mechanics and engaging puzzles, which enhance the fun and thrill of the experience. Overall, players find the gameplay enjoyable, with some noting a learning curve in understanding the mechanics.
- “Simple mechanic gameplay and the puzzles make it more fun and thrilling.”
- “The overall gameplay was fun.”
- “Gameplay - 9✔ (I didn't know right away that I had to click lol)”
- “The gameplay mechanics are overly simplistic, making it feel repetitive and dull.”
- “I found the puzzles to be frustrating rather than engaging, which detracted from the overall experience.”
- “The controls are unresponsive at times, leading to a frustrating gameplay experience.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The hand-drawn graphics received high praise, contributing positively to the overall experience, with one user rating it a perfect 10.
- “Great story, good sound effects, and the hand-drawn graphics are always a plus!”
- “Graphics - 10✔”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its beauty, enhanced significantly by the music, which contributes to an immersive experience.
- “The music made the atmosphere even better.”
- “The atmosphere of this game is beautiful.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music significantly enhances the game's atmosphere, contributing to an immersive experience for players.
- “The music made the atmosphere even better.”