Noctambulant
- August 22, 2021
- Justus Yew
Get on SteamNoctambulant 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.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- 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.
- story9 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
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.”
- gameplay5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- -20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
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.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
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✔”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
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.”
- music1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music significantly enhances the game's atmosphere, contributing to an immersive experience for players.
“The music made the atmosphere even better.”
