Nocturia is a horror adventure game where you play as a 4-year-old child, Timi, home alone at night with his older sister. As you explore your dark and ominous home, you'll encounter terrifying entities and solve increasingly complex puzzles to uncover a dark secret. Be careful, as a monster lurks in the shadows, and your choices may determine the fate of a former inhabitant.
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.
story
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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.”
graphics
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The graphics have been criticized for being lackluster, with users noting that visibility issues further detract from the overall visual experience.
gameplay
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The gameplay is generally considered decent, though some users express disappointment, suggesting that it could have been better.