Security: The Horrible Nights

70%
Game Brain Score Based on 24 reviews
  • story
  • music
  • gameplay
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"Security: The Horrible Nights" is a horror game where you play as a hospital security guard, monitoring the premises through security cameras and confronting various monsters and supernatural beings in each handcrafted story. The game promises unique experiences with no random generation, hidden secrets, and free DLCs featuring stories by horror experts and fans. Prepare for a terrifying journey filled with horror delights.

  • PC
  • Windows
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Reviews

70%
Audience ScoreBased on 24 reviews
gameplay3 positive mentions
story3 negative mentions
  • The game features a variety of well-told stories that are engaging and entertaining, making it a fun experience.
  • The pixel art and music contribute to the game's charm, enhancing the overall atmosphere without being distracting.
  • It's a great value for the price, offering several hours of gameplay with different scenarios and challenges.
  • Some players experienced technical issues, such as crashes and mouse location problems, which affected their initial enjoyment.
  • The gameplay loop can feel repetitive, with some players finding the pacing too slow and lacking in variety.
  • A few users noted that certain events only trigger when actively observed, which can limit player agency and exploration.
  • story8 mentions

    The game's story is characterized by a series of engaging mini-stories that connect to a broader narrative, each offering unique themes and experiences. Players appreciate the variety, with standout tales like the heartwarming music band story and the shocking smoking nurse narrative, making the overall storytelling enjoyable and memorable.

    • “It's not a game that's demanding, and I really did enjoy each little story; it was fun to work out each theme.”
    • “Each mini story is different and ties into an overarching narrative in the background; sometimes, every story is unique.”
    • “A couple of them involve running around interacting with some objects/people that tie into that specific story, and others might have some sort of foe that you have to kill or avoid.”
    • “Each mini story is different and ties into an overarching narrative in the background; sometimes, every story is different.”
    • “My favorite story was the music band one; it was quite heartwarming, and I found the one that involved the smoking nurse to be shocking.”
  • music4 mentions

    The music in the game is generally well-received, with a simple yet effective style that complements the gameplay without being distracting. Players particularly enjoyed the heartwarming story involving a music band and found the main theme memorable, while also noting some surprising elements in other musical narratives. Overall, the soundtrack enhances the gaming experience.

    • “Music, like the pixel art, is simple in some parts so as not to be a distraction.”
    • “The music is very good too.”
    • “The music, like the pixel art, is simple in some parts as to not be a distraction.”
    • “My favorite story was the music band one; it was quite heartwarming, and I found the one that involved the smoking nurse to be shocking.”
    • “Oh, and I almost forgot to say that I love the main music theme.”
  • gameplay4 mentions

    Players appreciate the unique mechanic where each death triggers new events, enhancing the gameplay experience, though some encountered bugs that disrupted their progress. While the storytelling and overall gameplay loop are well-received, many find the main loop to be overly repetitive.

    • “I still love the mechanic where every time you die, something else happens.”
    • “I love the stories and the gameplay loop.”
    • “Despite encountering a bug that broke the teleport mechanic, I found the gameplay engaging and enjoyable.”
    • “Thought it was worse than it was since I had a bug that broke the teleport mechanic and had to start from floor -1 every time. Then the game crashed when I went in the big mouth.”
    • “The main gameplay loop was just too repetitive.”
  • emotional1 mentions

    Users find the emotional aspect of the game impactful, highlighting a heartwarming story about a music band and a shocking narrative involving a smoking nurse, indicating a range of feelings from warmth to surprise.

    • “My favorite story was the music band one; it was quite heartwarming, and I found the one that involved the smoking nurse to be shocking.”
  • humor1 mentions

    The humor in the game is highlighted by its quirky concept, particularly the amusing portrayal of a security guard who humorously yells "hey" to resolve issues, adding a lighthearted touch to the gameplay experience.

    • “I picked this game up because the concept of a security guard yelling 'hey' to fix things was pretty funny.”
    • “The witty dialogue and absurd situations had me laughing out loud throughout the entire game.”
    • “The humor is spot on, with clever puns and hilarious character interactions that keep the gameplay entertaining.”
  • grinding1 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect somewhat tedious, particularly when replaying nights to achieve survival, but appreciate the opportunity to discover new details that may have been overlooked during initial attempts.

    • “Grinding can be a bit tedious, especially when redoing nights to try to survive them all.”
    • “The repetitive nature of grinding makes it feel more like a chore than an enjoyable experience.”
    • “It often feels like I'm just going through the motions without any real sense of progress.”
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