Silent Nights

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Silent Nights is a single player survival role playing game with a horror theme. It was developed by JustTomcuk and was released on March 10, 2023. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Silent Nights - A short horror game with realistic graphics, touching storyline and scary moments.

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80%

Audience ScoreBased on 110 reviews

story14 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The graphics and environment are stunning, creating a creepy and immersive atmosphere.
The game features effective jump scares and a touching story that resonates with players.
It's a decent first attempt at a horror game, offering a short but engaging experience for fans of the genre.

The story can be confusing and lacks clarity, leaving players with unanswered questions.
Gameplay is linear and often involves tedious backtracking, with slow movement speed that detracts from the experience.
There are technical issues such as glitches, frame rate drops, and a lack of manual save options that hinder gameplay.

story
40 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
35%
57%
8%
The game's story has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it touching and emotionally resonant, particularly regarding themes of grief and aging. However, others noted that the narrative can be confusing and contains plot holes, especially in later chapters. Overall, while the storytelling is praised for its atmosphere and emotional depth, it may leave some players feeling lost or unsatisfied.
- “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.”
- “Wonderful story and creepy ambiance!”
- “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).”
- “Third chapter: created unnecessary plot holes.”
graphics
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
22%
11%
The graphics of the game received mixed reviews, with many praising the stunning environments and attention to detail, while others found the visuals to be average. Some players experienced frame rate drops even on high-end systems, but overall, the graphics were considered good for the game's price, contributing positively to the atmosphere and storytelling. However, there were complaints about unnecessary gameplay mechanics that detracted from the experience.
- “The environment and graphics, along with the attention to detail, were absolutely stunning.”
- “The graphics were incredible, and the storytelling was phenomenal.”
- “However, the story was touching, and the graphics were very nice, which is more than a lot of horror games provide.”
- “The visuals are kinda average, so is the audio.”
- “I also experienced some random frame rate drops in 4K resolution with an RTX 3080 and i9 processor no matter what graphic settings I selected.”
gameplay
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
65%
21%
The gameplay of "Silent Nights" is described as fun but limited, with a playtime of around 45 minutes, making it a short experience. While it features some unclear mechanics, the game compensates with effective scares and a compelling story about grief and aging, providing good value for its low price.
- “The setting was nice... the gameplay was pretty fun... and the story paced along good enough to hold my interest.”
- “This game is just a couple of dollars and will give you a couple of hours of gameplay.”
- “A few mechanics were unclear/had issues.”
- “Pretty short game (I was on pause for a considerable amount of time streaming. Real gameplay ~45 min) but it packs a punch!”
- “Try to be consistent with mechanics.”
atmosphere
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
16%
17%
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its creepy and immersive qualities, enhanced by excellent sound design and moody lighting. Players appreciate the combination of jump scares and eerie environments, although some feel that certain gameplay mechanics, like running and crouching, are unnecessary. Overall, the graphics and atmospheric elements contribute significantly to the game's engaging experience.
- “Great atmosphere and sound design.”
- “First two chapters: great jump scares, good audio effects, eerie atmosphere and well-structured story.”
- “The scary moments are mostly the jump scares that you get at times, but the atmosphere is creepy in itself.”
- “Silent Nights offers beautiful and spooky environments, moody lighting and atmosphere, and an alternate ending that makes it worth a second playthrough.”
emotional
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its touching and heartfelt story, which effectively addresses themes of grief and aging, despite its linear gameplay typical of walking simulators. Players appreciate the wholesome elements and the game's ability to evoke strong feelings, complemented by nice graphics that enhance the overall experience.
- “Just like every walking sim out there, the game is very linear, but the story was touching indeed.”
- “Despite having nothing to do with Christmas, and not having much gameplay, Silent Nights still delivers some cheap but effective scares and a heartfelt story about grief and aging.”
- “However, the story was touching, and the graphics were very nice; that is more than a lot of horror games provide.”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, including a detached camera, numerous bugs, and visual glitches such as shadow popping and lighting problems. Players have also reported encountering invisible walls, contributing to an overall frustrating experience.
- “Camera detached from player, buggy mess.”
- “It looks okay, running on the Unreal Engine, but there are a few visual glitches, mostly shadow popping and lighting issues.”
- “Also encountered glitches and invisible walls.”