Nocturia The Game
- June 27, 2023
- BrossLab
Get on SteamNOCTURIA is a short and intense game that takes place in the darkness of our home. We play as a 4-year-old child who, under circumstances as ordinary as waking up at night to go to the bathroom, is tormented and cornered by entities with a dark secret that we must unravel as the night progresses. In the middle of the night, when his parents decide to go out and leave Timi in the care of his ol…
Reviews
- Nocturia features some of the scariest moments and best jumpscares in indie horror gaming, providing a thrilling experience.
- The game offers a compelling narrative and well-balanced puzzles that enhance the overall gameplay.
- Despite its short length, Nocturia effectively delivers a terrifying atmosphere without overstaying its welcome.
- The game suffers from a slow walking speed and frustrating backtracking, which can detract from the overall experience.
- Many players found the game too dark, making it difficult to navigate and complete objectives.
- There are several bugs and lack of direction, leading to confusion and frustration during gameplay.
- story3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The story features a unique premise involving a child inadvertently uncovering an old murder case, which some players found intriguing. However, many reviewers criticized the narrative for delivering all its exposition at the end, leaving little room for engagement throughout the game.
“The idea of the story is novel; a child accidentally uncovering an old murder case while trying to go to the bathroom at night is a weird and unique premise, and I absolutely adored 'Among the Sleep', another game in which you play as a small human.”
“The story dumps all of its exposition on you right at the end, so whatever traces of a story there were get thrown at you during the credits.”
“The story dumps all of its exposition on you right at the end, so whatever traces of a story there were get thrown at you during the credits.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally considered underwhelming, with many users noting a lack of visual appeal and clarity.
- gameplay1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally considered decent, though some users feel it falls short of expectations.
“The gameplay is decent, which is a shame because it could have been so much better.”
“The mechanics feel clunky and unresponsive, making it frustrating to play.”
“There are too many bugs that disrupt the gameplay experience.”
