- March 10, 2023
- JustTomcuk
Silent Nights
Platforms
About
"Silent Nights" is a horror walking simulator focused on drama and psychological horror. After his grandmother expresses her sadness over her husband's death, Thomas visits her childhood home to help her cope. The game features realistic graphics, a touching story, and screamers, all built on Unreal Engine 5. It is the first game by indie developer Tomcuk, who encourages players to follow them on Twitter for updates. The free version is also available for players to try.











- The game effectively captures a creepy atmosphere, especially in the house section, with well-timed jump scares that can genuinely startle players.
- The graphics and attention to detail are impressive, creating an immersive experience that enhances the horror elements.
- Despite its flaws, the game offers a touching story that resonates with players, making it a worthwhile experience for fans of the genre.
- The game suffers from numerous technical issues, including poor performance, unbound controls, and visual glitches that break immersion.
- Many jump scares are predictable and poorly executed, diminishing their impact and making the gameplay feel less engaging.
- The pacing is hindered by slow movement speed and confusing objectives, particularly in the outdoor sections, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
story
20 mentions Positive Neutral NegativeThe game's story has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it touching and emotionally resonant, while others felt it was confusing and had plot holes. Despite its linearity and occasional lack of clarity, many appreciated the heartfelt themes of grief and aging, as well as the strong atmosphere and graphics. Overall, the narrative is seen as a decent, albeit flawed, aspect of the game that holds interest and evokes emotion.
“Just like every walking sim out there, the game is very linear but the story was touching indeed.”
“The graphics were incredible and the storytelling was phenomenal.”
“However, the story was touching, and the graphics were very nice, that is more than a lot of horror games provide.”
“It tries to tell a story that in the end really didn't make much sense.”
“The story was a little difficult to follow and the game was a little confusing at times (mostly once you get outside) but this was a really good first game for this developer!”
“I did get a bit confused with some of the story, like with the whole murder suspect and such.”