The Explorer of Night

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The Explorer of Night is a single player platformer game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Alexandr Bondarenko and was released on June 18, 2021. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

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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Audience ScoreBased on 14 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

The game has a cute aesthetic and enjoyable atmosphere, making it a fun experience overall.
Boss fights are unique and creative, providing a good challenge without being overly punishing.
The game offers a natural difficulty curve, making it progressively harder and engaging throughout.

The controls are frustrating, particularly the use of the up button for jumping, which many players found awkward.
There are significant technical issues, including lag when loading saved games and problems with controller support.
The game lacks content, with players expressing a desire for more levels, music, and overall polish.

graphics
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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 Notably, certain enemy models, like the red spider, are criticized for being outdated compared to others.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 a blend of charm and mediocrity.
- “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.”
- “Graphics: 5/10”
music
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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.”
stability
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The game's stability is criticized due to numerous glitches that detract from the overall experience, indicating a lack of innovation in gameplay.
- “The gameplay does nothing new and has a lot of glitches.”
- “I experienced frequent crashes that ruined my gaming sessions.”
- “The game is riddled with bugs that make it nearly unplayable.”
atmosphere
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The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its nostalgic 8-bit style and engaging music, creating a charming 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.”
gameplay
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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.”