Nyctophobia: Devil Unleashed

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In "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.

Genres & Tags

Indie

Play Modes

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

Reviews

68%

Audience ScoreBased on 39 reviews

story6 positive mentions

stability2 negative mentions

The game has a creepy atmosphere and delivers effective jump scares that keep players on edge.
Many players appreciated the story and found it engaging, especially with a twist at the end.
Despite some bugs, the game is considered a solid experience for horror fans, especially given its indie roots.

The game suffers from various bugs and glitches, including issues with key items not loading and getting stuck in the environment.
Players found the lack of direction and confusing navigation frustrating, leading to moments of boredom and disinterest.
Some aspects of the game, such as the animation quality and sound design, were criticized for being subpar.

story
11 mentions
55 % positive mentions
18 % neutral mentions
27 % negative mentions
The story has received mixed reviews, with some players enjoying the initial setup and the twist ending, while others found it generic and lost interest as the game progressed. The narrative is described as short and straightforward, often overshadowed by the game's focus on jump scares and atmosphere. Overall, while the story may not be deeply engaging, it effectively complements the horror elements.
- “Short and sweet story line.”
- “The jump scares were on point and the story wraps up with a twist.”
- “The storyline is good, especially that ending.”
- “Closer to the end of the game, I completely lost interest in the story and just wanted it to be over.”
- “The story doesn't make a whole lot of sense, but the atmosphere is suitably spooky and they nailed the jump scares.”
- “Sound design is inconsistent with certain story-based set pieces.”
atmosphere
4 mentions
75 % positive mentions
-25 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is consistently praised for its spooky and creepy elements, effectively creating a scary mood that enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate the well-executed jump scares, contributing to a chilling ambiance that defines the horror experience.
- “The atmosphere is suitably spooky, and they nailed the jump scares.”
- “An awesome Filipino indie horror game that provides a creepy atmosphere!”
- “The mood and atmosphere of the game are downright scary.”
- “The story doesn't make a whole lot of sense, but the atmosphere is suitably spooky, and they nailed the jump scares.”
- “The mood and atmosphere of the game is downright scary.”
stability
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game has been reported to have some bugs and glitches, but overall, players find it enjoyable and recommend giving it a try despite these stability issues.
- “The game was a bit buggy.”
- “It does have some glitches, but I do recommend trying this game.”
gameplay
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
100 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Users highlight the availability of gameplay videos, suggesting that they find it beneficial to watch full gameplay sessions to better understand the game's mechanics and flow.
graphics
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game's visuals are praised for their appeal, but the audio design does not complement the graphics effectively, leading to a disconnect between the two elements.
music
1 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.”
emotional
1 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 sense of detachment that diminishes overall immersion.