Nyctophobia: Devil Unleashed
- July 7, 2021
- Solitary Games
Get on SteamIn "Nyctophobia: Devil Unleashed," players explore a haunted asylum equipped with a flashlight and night vision, facing ghosts and demonic creatures in a race to uncover the facility's secrets. The game features a massive map with three distinct scenes, offering a realistic horror experience with anxiety-inducing atmosphere across a house, forest, and asylum setting.
Reviews
- The game features a lot of effective jump scares and a genuinely scary atmosphere, making it enjoyable for horror fans.
- The storyline has a surprising twist and is well-polished, showcasing the potential of the indie developer.
- Many players found the game to be a thrilling experience, with some even expressing excitement for future titles from the developer.
- Players experienced frustrating bugs, such as getting stuck in the environment and issues with camera control, which detracted from the gameplay.
- The game lacks clear direction and hints, leading to confusion and extended periods of wandering without knowing what to do next.
- Some found the gameplay to be generic and repetitive, with a few moments of unintentional humor that undermined the horror experience.
- story7 mentions
- 71 % positive mentions
- -14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The game's story is characterized as short and somewhat generic, yet it effectively incorporates well-executed jump scares and culminates in a surprising twist. While some players found the narrative straightforward, many appreciated the engaging plot and satisfying conclusion. Overall, it delivers a solid experience for fans of jump scare horror.
“The jump scares were on point and the story wraps up with a twist.”
“Short game with lots of jump scares and a good story.”
“The storyline is good, especially that ending.”
“The storyline is disappointingly short and lacks depth.”
“I was fortunate to stumble upon the right paths to advance the story, but it felt more like luck than engaging storytelling.”
“The narrative feels rushed and fails to develop its characters or plot adequately.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is showcased in a video, providing a comprehensive look at the game's mechanics and overall experience.
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its intense and frightening mood, effectively creating a scary experience with well-executed scares.
“It has a very good atmosphere; the scares are executed well.”
“The mood and atmosphere of the game is downright scary.”
“The environment feels lifeless and uninspired, failing to draw me into the experience.”
“Despite the game's setting, the atmosphere lacks any real tension or immersion.”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The music in the game has been criticized by users for being annoying, detracting from the overall experience.
“The music is just annoying.”
“The soundtrack feels repetitive and lacks variety.”
“The background music is so bland that it detracts from the overall experience.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users report that the emotional impact of the game can be inconsistent, with moments of fear leading to a diminished sense of immersion.
