The Explorer of Night

About

The explorer of night is an minimalist platformer, where you need to help the main character to get out of the forest, inhabited by unfriendly enemies and dangerous traps.

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Play Modes

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

67%

Audience ScoreBased on 12 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

The boss fights are creative and enjoyable, providing a unique challenge.
The game has a good learning curve, making it challenging yet fair.
The atmosphere and aesthetic are appreciated, with a nostalgic 8-bit style.

The controls are frustrating, particularly the use of the up button for jumping, which feels unnatural.
There are significant technical issues, including lag and glitches that can make the game unplayable.
The game lacks content, with many players wishing for more levels and music.

graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
40%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the cute art style and atmospheric design, while others find it average and lacking in vibrancy. Notably, certain enemy models, like the red spider, are criticized for being outdated compared to others. Overall, the aesthetic is seen as charming but not particularly innovative.
- “Beyond the cute graphics, this game is a good adventure of a little cat that wants to find a flower to cure an incurable illness.”
- “Loved the atmosphere and the aesthetic.”
- “The art style is different but very mediocre, and the color palette is quite boring.”
- “Art style/game design: 5/10”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
60%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players appreciate its nostalgic 8-bit style and atmospheric quality, others find it repetitive and lacking in variety. Many users express a desire for more diverse and engaging tracks to enhance the overall experience.
- “Good game with nice music, nice atmosphere, and its 8-bit style that brings me some nostalgia.”
- “I think some good examples of music that feel more like they would fit this game are from the night maps from 'Risk of Rain', so go listen to them.”
- “The music is very boring and hardly qualifies as music in many areas.”
- “I really think the number one thing that could improve your game is the music.”
- “The only thing I wish out of this game would be more content or some more levels, and some more music wouldn't hurt either.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's atmosphere is praised for its nostalgic 8-bit style and appealing music, creating an enjoyable and immersive experience that resonates with players.
- “Good game with nice music, a great atmosphere, and its 8-bit style that brings me some nostalgia.”
- “Loved the atmosphere and the aesthetic.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game suffers from numerous glitches, which detracts from the overall stability of the gameplay experience.
- “The gameplay does nothing new and has a lot of glitches.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable.”
- “I experienced constant lag and frame drops, which ruined the experience.”
gameplay
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The gameplay is criticized for lacking innovation and is marred by numerous glitches, detracting from the overall experience.
- “The gameplay does nothing new and has a lot of glitches.”
- “The controls are unresponsive, making it frustrating to play.”
- “The pacing is slow, which makes the game feel tedious.”