Project Nightmares Case 36: Henrietta Kedward

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Project Nightmares is a first person horror survival with a procedural structure of unique scares. Connected to a machine you will be induced to sleep to be part of this nightmare and discover the terrible story of Henrietta Kedward, an horrible old woman with a dark past.

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Play Modes

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

Reviews

77%

Audience ScoreBased on 154 reviews

atmosphere20 positive mentions

music2 negative mentions

The game features impressive graphics and sound design, creating a beautiful and immersive atmosphere.
It offers a variety of jump scares and a compelling story that keeps players engaged throughout the experience.
Many players appreciate the unique gameplay mechanics and the potential for future expansions, making it a must-play for horror fans.

Numerous players have reported technical issues, including crashes and bugs that hinder gameplay progress.
The game can be frustrating due to its reliance on trial and error, with some puzzles being overly difficult and lacking clear instructions.
Repetitive jump scares and a lack of variety in gameplay elements have led some to feel that the game loses its scare factor over time.

gameplay
36 mentions
8 % positive mentions
83 % neutral mentions
8 % negative mentions
The gameplay of this horror title is noted for its impressive variety of scares and mechanics, especially considering the small development team behind it. However, players express frustration over the lack of tutorials and hints, leading to a trial-and-error experience that can detract from enjoyment and pacing, particularly in the second half of the game. While the atmosphere and creativity are praised, many feel the current early access version offers limited gameplay time for its price, leaving room for improvement.
- “The sheer amount of different scares and varied gameplay throughout the runtime, especially for such a small development team, is impressive, even if it does involve a lot of dying to figure out what to do and what not to do.”
- “I have not played a horror game so interesting and unique in terms of its design, monsters, and mechanics in a very long time.”
- “In its current early access version, the atmosphere and the gameplay is already great.”
- “However, this game commits one incredibly hard to swallow sin that makes lots of people quit relatively early on into the story (at least according to achievement statistics). That sin is a general lack of hints or tutorials that could help a player familiarize themselves with the upcoming plethora of mechanics, puzzles, or quick time events (and there's a lot). Since the story is set in some sci-fi facility, why not give us a dummy room to practice dodging traps, using tools, etc. (I'm being vague to avoid spoilers), but no.”
- “I feel the game starts to wear out its welcome and starts to rely too much on bad gameplay decisions (restricted sight and movement) that slows things down and sacrifices scares for frustration.”
- “This shows promise, but, if I must be blunt, it's not worth the 12 bucks list price, at 15-20 total minutes of gameplay, once you've died a few times and know what to do.”
atmosphere
34 mentions
59 % positive mentions
32 % neutral mentions
9 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its intense and immersive qualities, with many reviewers highlighting its breathtaking graphics and ability to evoke genuine fear through jump scares and a creepy ambiance. Players feel drawn into the world, making it a must-have for horror fans, especially in its early access version where the atmosphere already stands out. Overall, the game's atmosphere is described as fantastic, contributing significantly to the overall horror experience.
- “The graphics are beautiful and the atmosphere is breathtaking.”
- “The creators/developers are doing a great job creating a creepy atmosphere for the gameplay.”
- “Very scary atmosphere.”
- “The next positive would have to be atmosphere; when it comes to the atmosphere, I feel drawn into the world.”
- “An amazing horror experience with plenty of jump scares, intense atmosphere, and puzzles.”
graphics
28 mentions
86 % positive mentions
11 % neutral mentions
4 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received widespread acclaim, with many reviewers highlighting their stunning quality and atmospheric design, often comparing them to triple-A titles like Resident Evil 7. Players appreciate the beautiful visuals and immersive sound design, which enhance the horror experience, making it a must-have for fans of the genre. Overall, the graphics are described as breathtaking and effectively contribute to the game's eerie ambiance.
- “I have spent just over 4 hours playing Project Nightmares and I must say graphically it is one of the most stunning indie horror games I have ever played, with beautiful visuals, great sound design, and a game full of scares to make your heart skip.”
- “One of the best horror games this year, the graphics are amazing, great ideas, and a lot of different monsters.”
- “First and foremost, I have to say I am extremely impressed with the graphics quality of this game; it matches triple-A games such as Resident Evil 7.”
- “The graphics are quite... well, I don't want to say 'nice' because it's a horror game with horrors from beyond the grave hunting you down in a dilapidated old mansion, so 'nice' is not the right word, but it looks suitably horrific.”
story
24 mentions
25 % positive mentions
58 % neutral mentions
17 % negative mentions
The game's story has received mixed reviews, with some players praising its engaging and atmospheric narrative that enhances the horror experience, while others criticize it as lackluster or confusing. Many players express a desire for better tutorials and hints to navigate the complex mechanics tied to the story, which may lead to frustration and early quitting. Overall, while some find the story intriguing and well-crafted, others feel it falls short and lacks depth.
- “You really have to let yourself get hooked by the story and the ambience.”
- “It's fantastic in the sense of scaring you; it's got a solid story too!”
- “Story is intriguing, and visuals are beautiful.”
- “Unfortunately, the story is unfit to wrest this from the jaws of defeat; it's lackluster and barely able to hold the experience together.”
- “There is little to no story; maybe more is coming in the future?”
- “The only thing for me is that the story is a little weird and confusing, but other than that, it's a really good game.”
optimization
4 mentions
50 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its strong optimization, with users reporting easy-to-use controls and minimal stuttering. Notably, there were no noticeable FPS dips, which is particularly important for streamers.
- “On top of that, it appears to be well optimized. I did not notice any FPS dips, which is a major concern for a streamer such as myself.”
replayability
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game's procedural generation significantly enhances its replayability, ensuring that players encounter different layouts and unique scares with each playthrough, despite the overarching objective remaining consistent.
- “The procedural generation is fantastic for enhancing replay value; the same two scares never happen twice, and while the overall objective remains the same, the layout of the house is always vastly different.”
- “The procedural generation is fantastic for enhancing replay value; the same two scares never happen twice, and while the overall objective remains the same, the layout of the house is always vastly different.”
music
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally regarded as slightly above average, indicating that while it may not be exceptional, it effectively complements the gameplay experience.
- “The soundtrack is slightly above average.”
- “The soundtrack is slightly above average.”