Nocturia The Game
- June 27, 2023
- BrossLab
NOCTURIA 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 painfully slow walking speed and lack of direction, making navigation frustrating.
- Many players experienced bugs and issues with visibility, as certain areas are too dark and hinder gameplay.
- The story's exposition is poorly timed, with crucial information dumped at the end, leaving players confused about the plot.
- story6 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The story features a unique premise where a child inadvertently uncovers an old murder case, which many players found intriguing. However, the narrative suffers from poor pacing, as it delivers all its exposition at the end, leaving little impact on the overall experience.
“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.”
“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.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics have been criticized for being lackluster, with users noting that visibility issues further detract from the overall visual experience.
- gameplay2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally considered decent, though some users express disappointment, suggesting that it could have been better.