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THE MIDNIGHT BUS

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73%Game Brain Score
atmosphere, graphics
story, gameplay
78% User Score Based on 45 reviews

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THE MIDNIGHT BUS is a single player survival action adventure game with horror, mystery and thriller themes. It was developed by itandfeel and was released on July 30, 2024. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

A short narrative horror experience, in which you find yourself in the middle of nowhere in a snowstorm without knowing what has happened to the driver or the other passengers in the vehicle, you just know that there is something out there lurking.

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78%
Audience ScoreBased on 45 reviews
atmosphere7 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions
  • The game delivers a strong, tense atmosphere with unsettling and eerie vibes, effectively using the snowy, isolated bus setting.
  • It's a short and enjoyable horror experience that is well-suited for fans of narrative-driven psychological horror and indie games.
  • Good audio and visual presentation for a small-scale indie project, with clever use of limited spaces and a Twilight Zone-like storyline.
  • There are several bugs, including frequent freezes and achievement issues that affect gameplay and completion.
  • Voice acting and AI voices are generally poorly received and detract from the immersion.
  • Gameplay is simple and can feel repetitive or janky, with some clunky controls and limited interactivity.
  • atmosphere
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere is consistently described as tense, eerie, and immersive, effectively using the setting of a snowy, isolated bus to create a dark and unsettling mood. While some criticize the sound design as generic and the story as weak, most praise the game's ability to maintain a spooky and claustrophobic environment throughout its short duration.

    • “Amazing atmosphere and setting being trapped in a bus for who knows how long with a monster trying to break into the bus and everything.”
    • “The audio is also on point in really driving home the atmosphere.”
    • “Very badly made story with no voice acting at all, the atmosphere is so dark you cannot even play the game; it uses free generic sounds like all the 1.99 euro horror games!”
    • “The midnight bus is a very short horror game based around atmosphere, sound design, and a few visual jump scares.”
    • “The atmosphere is tense and unsettling, and the snowy isolation works perfectly for the kind of story it’s telling.”
  • story
    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story is atmospheric and tense, effectively using its snowy, isolated setting to enhance the narrative. While some find the plot intriguing with a neat twist, others criticize the lack of voice acting, poor translation, and limited character development, wishing for more depth and interactivity.

    • “The atmosphere is tense and unsettling, and the snowy isolation works perfectly for the kind of story it’s telling.”
    • “The story is actually a really neat little twist (although translated poorly) about a demon/monster that takes on a semi-human form and tries to entice you to go out and open the doors.”
    • “The little bit of story we get is intriguing at the very least.”
    • “Very poorly made story with no voice acting at all. The atmosphere is so dark you cannot even play the game. It uses free generic sounds like all the 1.99 euro horror games!”
    • “You really just are on a bus while the story takes place around you.”
    • “Even for a 10-20 minute game, I would have liked a bit more story, even if it was just for the main character's personal life through inner monologue.”
  • gameplay
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is simple and primarily involves interacting with objects and exploring the eerie atmosphere of being stranded on a snowy bus at night. While not featuring advanced mechanics or voice acting, the immersive setting successfully creates a creepy and engaging experience. Users suggest that improvements in graphics and gameplay could significantly enhance the overall game.

    • “The gameplay is good, the atmosphere and audio also.”
    • “The gameplay is entirely you interacting with objects and looking at stuff.”
    • “But if this game ever got an update graphic wise and gameplay mechanics it could be a different game completely.”
    • “It may not have top of the line voice acting or game mechanics, but the concept of being stuck in an empty bus in the middle of nowhere at night while it's snowing just creeps me the hell out.”
  • graphics
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics are praised for their beauty and effective visual detail, capturing a nostalgic early PS2-era presentation. Despite limited settings, the game delivers just the right amount of fidelity, though some suggest that updated graphics could significantly enhance the experience.

    • “A beautiful game, the graphics are spectacular.”
    • “A beautiful game with nice graphics.”
    • “It has an early PS2 era presentation, and since the whole game takes place in the bus or just outside of it, not much is required from a graphical standpoint, yet the game excels at providing exactly the right amount of visual detail and fidelity.”
    • “But if this game ever got a graphics update along with gameplay mechanics, it could be a completely different game.”
    • “It had an early PS2 era presentation, and since the whole game takes place in the bus or just outside of it, not much is required from a graphical standpoint, yet the game excels at giving the right amount of visual detail and fidelity.”
  • stability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability is generally reliable, though some minor bugs affect the achievement system, making certain achievements slightly problematic but still attainable.

  • grinding
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Grinding in the game can be somewhat frequent and time-consuming, potentially requiring significant effort or multiple attempts to progress.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “A bit grindy sometimes.”
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THE MIDNIGHT BUS is a survival action adventure game with horror, mystery and thriller themes.

THE MIDNIGHT BUS is available on PC and Windows.

THE MIDNIGHT BUS was released on July 30, 2024.

THE MIDNIGHT BUS was developed by itandfeel.

THE MIDNIGHT BUS has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked THE MIDNIGHT BUS for its atmosphere but disliked it for its story.

THE MIDNIGHT BUS is a single player game.

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