Security: The Horrible Nights

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Security: The Horrible Nights is a single player survival simulation game with a horror theme. It was developed by Professional Villains and was released on November 12, 2024. It received very positive reviews from players.

Every time you die, a new story begins. You are the nighttime security guard at a hospital. Your job is to monitor the hospital and fix problems when they happen. Every night, a new horror tale will unfold. If you can survive enough nights, you will learn the truth behind all the horror. You get 4 stories in this version, and most people take about an hour to an hour and a ha…

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Audience ScoreBased on 47 reviews

story5 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game offers a diverse range of unique and entertaining horror stories, each with its own mechanics and surprises.
The pixel art style and retro graphics enhance the nostalgic horror experience, making it charming and visually appealing.
It's an affordable game with a lot of content, including two free DLCs, providing great value for players who enjoy horror themes.

The gameplay loop can feel repetitive and tedious, often requiring players to backtrack between cameras and locations.
Some players experienced technical issues, including crashes and bugs that affected their gameplay experience.
The reliance on camera triggers for story progression can be frustrating, as it limits player agency in anticipating events.

story
38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
79%
8%
The game's story aspect is praised for its variety and creativity, featuring engaging narratives that range from charming to eerie, including themes of zombies, ghosts, and kaiju. Players particularly enjoyed the music band story for its heartwarming ending and the creature collection segment for its unexpectedness, although some found certain stories frustrating or lacking cohesion. Overall, while the storytelling is seen as fun and diverse, there are critiques regarding pacing and the mechanics that link story progression to gameplay.
- “I had to go see my partner several times after a story and be like, oh my god, this and that just happened.”
- “Do not let the simplistic pixel art and retro graphics fool you, this game's story is anything but simplistic.”
- “Each mini story is different and ties into an overarching narrative in the background; sometimes, every story is different.”
- “The last story was, in my honest opinion, terrible.”
- “The narration on the radio didn't feel like it fit the story, and kind of felt out of place in general, and the story itself was incredibly frustrating to me.”
- “In the same way that I can pop off about how much I loved the first stories, I can go on for hours about how much I did not like the third story.”
gameplay
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
18%
55%
27%
The gameplay is praised for its unique mechanics and varied storytelling, providing a fun and engaging experience, though some players found certain mechanics frustrating and underutilized. While the simplistic nature of the gameplay allows for easy accessibility, the repetitive nature of the main gameplay loop and occasional bugs detracted from the overall experience for some users. Overall, the game offers a mix of enjoyable moments and challenges that contribute to its narrative.
- “Honestly loved most of them so much for being so varied in gameplay and subjects, thank you for an amazing experience.”
- “This is a quite fun game with very simplistic gameplay, making it easy to just pick up and play.”
- “The gameplay style is very unique and can take a bit of adjusting to, but despite leading to a few frustrating moments, it lends itself very well to the overall narrative the game is going for.”
- “There were some stories that were a little annoying because of the mechanics, and I feel like the game's 'hey' mechanic was very much underutilized, so I feel that the game could've been a little better.”
- “The main gameplay loop was just too repetitive.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
24%
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The music in the game is highly praised, with many players finding it fantastic and integral to the storytelling, particularly in the heartwarming band story. The soundtrack is noted for its simplicity, enhancing the overall experience without being distracting, and some players are even considering purchasing it. Overall, the main theme and various musical elements contribute significantly to the game's emotional impact.
- “The music is fantastic.”
- “I never buy soundtracks, but I'm considering it.”
- “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.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is noted for its clever integration into the gameplay, with moments like "press x to say hey" providing both comedic relief and fitting the game's tense atmosphere. Players find the humor effective, often leading to confusion followed by laughter, particularly appreciating the absurdity of a security guard's antics.
- “Plus, 'press X to say hey' is both pretty funny and fitting the scary mood, depending on the moment.”
- “It had me confused at first and then laughing.”
- “But man, is it funny when it wants to be.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are praised for their charming pixel art style, evoking nostalgia for retro gaming, particularly among fans of the SNES era. Despite their simplicity, the visuals effectively complement the game's deeper narrative, enhancing the overall experience.
- “I really like the art style and vibes.”
- “Do not let the simplistic pixel art and retro graphics fool you; this game's story is anything but simplistic.”
- “For those like me who grew up with the SNES being my first system, I will always love charming pixel-style graphics.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be repetitive and tedious, often feeling stuck in a monotonous loop of tasks. While some appreciate the opportunity to notice missed details during repeated attempts, the overall sentiment leans towards frustration with the lack of variety in gameplay.
- “Stuck in the loop of cameras, run to problem, fight problem, run to cameras, run to problem, etc. It just felt tedious and I wasn't sure if I was even doing anything.”
- “The main game loop was very repetitive and tedious.”
- “Can be a bit tedious redoing nights to try surviving them all, but it's also cool noticing some extra details you may have missed the first time.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
67%
The atmosphere of the game is generally praised for its cool concept and engaging storytelling, though some players feel it could benefit from more story-specific ambient sounds to enhance the experience. Overall, the atmosphere contributes significantly to the gameplay, particularly in certain narratives.
- “The concept and the atmosphere are cool.”
- “The atmosphere in some of the stories enhances the gameplay, including one that makes it feel a bit different.”
- “I would have liked more reliance on story-specific ambient sound for atmosphere.”
- “The atmosphere in some of the stories makes up for that, including one that makes gameplay a bit different.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players highlight the game's ability to evoke deep emotions, with standout moments such as a heartwarming story about a music band and a shocking narrative involving a smoking nurse, showcasing a range of impactful emotional experiences.
- “Also some other, deeper, surprising emotional moments.”
- “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.”

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Security: The Horrible Nights is a survival simulation game with horror theme.

Security: The Horrible Nights is available on PC and Windows.

Security: The Horrible Nights was released on November 12, 2024.

Security: The Horrible Nights was developed by Professional Villains.

Security: The Horrible Nights has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

Security: The Horrible Nights is a single player game.

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