Nocturnal Hunt

About

Nocturnal Hunt is a cooperative survival horror game where players join a wolfpack to defend their territory from dark creatures. Using stealth and teamwork, players must strategize and complete objectives while avoiding being detected. The game features a dynamic day-night cycle, with different enemies and challenges during the day and night.

Genres & Tags

Action

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

77%

Audience ScoreBased on 62 reviews

graphics10 positive mentions

stability4 negative mentions

The game features beautiful graphics and a unique concept, providing an enjoyable visual experience.
Gameplay is fun with smooth controls and engaging stealth mechanics, allowing players to choose between attacking or sneaking past enemies.
Despite its short length, the game offers good replayability with various achievements to unlock.

The game is incredibly short, with many players completing it in under an hour, leading to a feeling of underdevelopment.
Numerous bugs, particularly with achievements and graphical glitches, detract from the overall experience and have not been addressed by the developers.
AI behavior is lacking, with enemies showing poor detection and not providing enough challenge during gameplay.

graphics
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
35%
15%
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their beauty, polished art style, and immersive atmosphere, with many reviewers highlighting the stunning visuals and character design. However, some players noted glitches such as clipping issues and minor bugs that detracted from the experience. Overall, the graphics are seen as a strong selling point, showcasing the developers' potential to compete with larger studios.
- “Magnificent graphics, fantastic world and character design, brilliant mapping, highly intuitive gameplay...it's all here, suggesting that these devs may be ready to go toe-to-toe with the AAA titles in no time.”
- “The visually stunning and very polished art style is the main selling point for me.”
- “Beautiful graphics, touching story, great replayability, and you can kill evil hunters as a wolf mother.”
- “A bit glitchy with the graphics (clipping through some floors and enemies stuck in the ground) but I had a fun time playing it!”
- “Pretty visuals, a little replayability, some bugginess.”
- “- decent graphics and atmosphere, seems to be optimized well”
story
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
31%
19%
The game's story is praised for its beauty and emotional depth, but many players find it disappointingly short, with the main narrative taking only about 45 minutes to complete. While the art style and stealth mechanics are also appreciated, there is a strong desire for a sequel or a longer story in future installments. Overall, the story is seen as enjoyable but lacking in length.
- “I love the stealth mechanics, art style, and story.”
- “Beautiful graphics, touching story, great replayability and you can kill evil hunters as a wolf mother.”
- “My only complaint is that the story is too short.”
- “I was able to beat the main story of the game in 45 minutes.”
- “I really hope they make a sequel or similar game in the near future with a longer story.”
gameplay
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
29%
14%
The gameplay is praised for its polished mechanics and intuitive design, making it accessible even for those who struggle with stealth games. Players appreciate the beautiful graphics and unique concept, highlighting the enjoyable stealth-kill mechanics that provide a satisfying experience without the commitment of lengthy gameplay. Overall, the game is seen as a strong contender in the market, with developers potentially ready to compete with larger titles.
- “Magnificent graphics, fantastic world and character design, brilliant mapping, highly intuitive gameplay...it's all here, suggesting that these devs may be ready to go toe-to-toe with the AAA titles in no time.”
- “The whole game is very enjoyable, with stealth mechanics easy enough for those who have had a hard time playing stealth games (aka me).”
- “Simple mechanics.”
- “If, like me, you occasionally crave a brief bit of stealth-kill gameplay without the obligation of starting up a twenty-hour game in which your body count slowly, steadily (and ultimately quite tediously) soars into the hundreds, then this is the game for you.”
replayability
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
25%
25%
Overall, the game offers a mix of replayability experiences, with some players noting its beautiful visuals and engaging story as strong points. While the game can be completed quickly, the variety of achievements and gameplay options, such as playing as a wolf mother, provide enough incentive for players to revisit it. However, the short length may lead some to question its value relative to its price.
- “Beautiful graphics, touching story, great replayability, and you can kill evil hunters as a wolf mother.”
- “They might have to make a slightly longer game to do so, though, given that this one can apparently be beaten in under fifteen minutes. However, the sheer volume and variety of achievements ensures considerable replayability for those to whom such things matter.”
- “It's pretty short, but has good replayability.”
- “They might have to make a slightly longer game to do so, though, given that this one can apparently be beaten in under fifteen minutes...a fact which arguably makes its six dollar price tag a tad steep, though the sheer volume and variety of achievements ensures considerable replayability for those to whom such things matter.”
- “Pretty visuals, a little replayability, some bugginess.”
atmosphere
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its engaging and immersive qualities, complemented by decent graphics that enhance the dark and gloomy setting. Players find it well-optimized, contributing to a captivating experience that keeps them hooked.
- “This game has a great atmosphere that kept me hooked to the screen.”
- “The graphics are great, creating a dark and gloomy atmosphere.”
- “Decent graphics and atmosphere, seems to be optimized well.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is marred by persistent glitches that hinder the completion of certain achievements, leading to user disappointment due to the lack of timely fixes.
- “The only downside is that it might be difficult to achieve some of the achievements because of the glitches.”
- “I expected the game to be short, but I'm disappointed that the achievements are buggy and there hasn't been a fix for them.”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is mixed; while some players appreciate the beautiful graphics and touching story that enhance replayability, others feel a lack of deeper emotional connection to the wolves, suggesting that the concept could benefit from more depth.
- “Beautiful graphics, touching story, great replayability, and you can kill evil hunters as a wolf mother.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization of the game is criticized as being exploitative, with reviewers labeling it a cash grab and advising potential buyers to avoid spending their money on it.
- “As much as this short story is somewhat enjoyable, this game is just a cash grab; don't waste your money buying it.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The reviews highlight impressive character design and world-building, indicating that the developers have created a visually stunning and immersive experience. However, there is no specific mention of character development in terms of narrative depth or growth, suggesting that while the aesthetics are strong, the character arcs may not be as fully realized.
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
Players appreciate the game for offering a quick and engaging stealth-kill experience without the lengthy grind typically associated with similar titles, making it ideal for those seeking a more concise gameplay session.
- “Grinding in this game feels like an endless chore, where the excitement quickly fades and you're left with repetitive tasks that drain the fun out of the experience.”
- “The grind is so tedious that it often feels like a punishment rather than a rewarding gameplay mechanic.”
- “I found myself stuck in a loop of grinding that made the game feel more like a job than a source of entertainment.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game features decent graphics and atmosphere, with users noting that it appears to be well-optimized.
- “Decent graphics and atmosphere; seems to be optimized well.”