OverNight

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OverNight is a single player and multiplayer action adventure game. It was developed by Raynmakyr and was released on July 28, 2022. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"OverNight is an action-packed, ghost hunting horror game that offers both single-player and multi-player options, with a focus on co-op gameplay for up to 2 players. Explore haunted locations filled with 16 unique ghosts, each with their own traits and evidence, and use 21 paranormal investigation items to gather evidence and communicate with the other side. Ghosts react dynamically to your actions, making each playthrough a new experience."

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Audience ScoreBased on 21 reviews

atmosphere3 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game has a lot of potential with unique mechanics and a creepy ambiance that sets it apart from other ghost hunting games.
Playing with friends enhances the experience, making it surprisingly fun despite its current limitations.
The tools for ghost hunting are interesting and add to the immersive experience, with some players enjoying the unpredictability of ghost encounters.

The game is currently very bare bones, lacking clear objectives, gameplay loops, and proper instructions, making it confusing for new players.
There are numerous bugs and technical issues, including fatal errors and problems with game mechanics that hinder the overall experience.
Many players feel the game should not have been released for purchase yet, as it feels unfinished and lacks essential features.

gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay currently lacks a clear loop, defined goals, and reward systems, leaving players uncertain about their objectives and motivations. While the mechanics show promise and the atmosphere is engaging, significant improvements are needed to enhance the overall experience.
- “So the game has a lot of potential; it was fun, but the mechanics will need work.”
- “Being this new, it still has a lot to improve on, but the mechanics are interesting and the setting has a very creepy ambiance.”
- “Unfortunately, the game as it is now is lacking a major gameplay loop, true goals, win/lose, and reward steps.”
- “And I am not even talking about progression, customization, leveling up, equipment, etc. The game is at its core completely missing a gameplay loop: what do I do, how do I do it, why, and what do I get for doing it!”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story revolves around a group of young people who accidentally summon a ghost while experimenting with the occult in a locked house, leading to a tense survival scenario. Players must navigate the environment, solve puzzles, and utilize various tools to either appease, trick, or banish the ghost in order to escape. While the premise is engaging, some players feel the narrative could benefit from clearer missions to enhance relatability and direction.
- “Setting: young people gather in a house to play with the occult, accidentally summon a ghost through their stupidity, and find themselves trapped inside. The door is locked, and the player takes over. Various equipment is scattered throughout the house, and you don't know if the ghost is good or bad. Your mission is to escape or face dire consequences by discovering what the ghost wants and either fulfilling its desires, tricking it, or banishing it using your tools and teamwork. Solve puzzles and find various items to increase your experience, or perhaps even try summoning another ghost.”
- “The story feels disjointed and lacks depth, making it hard to connect with the characters or understand their motivations.”
- “While the premise of summoning a ghost is intriguing, the execution falls flat, leaving players confused about their objectives.”
- “The narrative is riddled with clichés and fails to deliver any meaningful twists, resulting in a predictable and uninspired experience.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game suffers from significant stability issues, including numerous bugs and glitches that affect gameplay, such as matchmaking problems and character movement errors. While some features, like the estas method, are well-received, the overall experience is hampered by these persistent technical difficulties. A tutorial mode is suggested to help players acclimate to the game mechanics before engaging in actual gameplay.
- “Also, it's buggy as hell.”
- “The estas method is a really good tool and we really enjoyed using it, just a little buggy getting out of it.”
- “There's still a lot of glitches (e.g., matchmaking, players can't stand up from sitting or being in the coffins, dead players fall off the map) and a tutorial mode of the game would be helpful to get familiarized with the equipment before being thrown into a real ghost hunt.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, with users highlighting the engaging interactions that contribute to an overall amazing experience.
- “The possible interactions and the atmosphere create an incredible experience!”
- “The game's atmosphere is immersive and captivating, drawing you into its world.”
- “Every detail contributes to a rich atmosphere that enhances the overall gameplay.”