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The Midnight Town Stories: Adam's Forgotten Secrets

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78%Game Brain Score
story, atmosphere
gameplay, grinding
94% User Score Based on 34 reviews

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The Midnight Town Stories: Adam's Forgotten Secrets is a single player casual action adventure game. It was developed by Dark Ocean Games Studios and was released on September 28, 2023. It received very positive reviews from players.

"The Midnight Town Stories: Adam's Diary" is a single-player action game with a focus on storytelling, inspired by the real-life struggles of a friend who faced tough times in his youth. The game offers an intriguing narrative, with a remake featuring new graphics, mechanics, localization, and cutscenes set for release. Despite development delays due to a team member's illness, the team is working hard to deliver an enhanced experience.

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94%
Audience ScoreBased on 34 reviews
story10 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions
  • The game's story is engaging and based on real events, which adds depth and emotional resonance.
  • The graphics are impressive for an indie game, and the atmosphere is haunting and immersive.
  • The developers have shown dedication and hard work, creating a well-structured game with clever puzzles and intriguing characters.
  • The gameplay can be tedious, often involving repetitive tasks like hunting for keys and clicking candles.
  • There are issues with the sound design, such as low volume for picking up items and overlapping dialogue.
  • The shooting mechanics are not very comfortable, and the flashlight can be distracting during reloading.
  • story
    28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is highly praised for its engaging and well-structured narrative, which is based on real events and resonates with players on a personal level, particularly regarding themes of bullying and family issues. Reviewers highlight the combination of intriguing characters, clever puzzles, and unexpected plot twists that create a gripping experience, making it a standout in the horror genre. Overall, the storytelling is described as thought-provoking and emotionally impactful, enhancing the game's atmospheric horror elements.

    • “The game is packed with clever puzzles, intriguing characters, and a gripping storyline that kept me hooked from start to finish!”
    • “Loved the game's storyline; it is well-written and makes you think about your own life, family, and choices.”
    • “The game's story had me hooked from start to finish, especially because it's based on real events.”
    • “The gameplay flows well, and the story is based on real events, which piqued my curiosity and made me play the game twice as I lost two pages in the first playthrough.”
    • “A friend told me about this game because it has a story that's pretty similar to what happened with my family.”
  • atmosphere
    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is consistently praised for its haunting and eerie qualities, effectively enhancing the horror experience with a tense and foreboding ambiance. While some players feel the music could be improved to heighten scares, the overall sound design and well-crafted environments contribute to an immersive experience that captivates players. Fans of mystery and adventure games will find the atmosphere particularly engaging, making it a recommended title for those who appreciate strong storytelling and atmospheric depth.

    • “The haunting atmosphere and eerie soundtrack added to the overall experience, making it a must-play for fans of mystery and adventure games.”
    • “The game has a fascinating plot, deep characters, and an exciting atmosphere that seems to envelop you, not letting you tear yourself away from the screen.”
    • “The game's music could have been a bit more crafted to create a scarier atmosphere with more jump scares.”
    • “Not too many jump scares and a tense atmosphere.”
    • “The atmosphere is tense and foreboding, with an eerie soundtrack that perfectly complements the on-screen action.”
  • music
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's music is generally praised for its haunting and eerie soundtrack, which effectively enhances the tense atmosphere and complements the gameplay. However, some users feel that it could have been more finely tuned to create a scarier experience with additional jump scares. Overall, the music contributes significantly to the game's appeal, particularly for fans of mystery and adventure genres.

    • “The haunting atmosphere and eerie soundtrack added to the overall experience, making it a must-play for fans of mystery and adventure games.”
    • “The atmosphere is tense and foreboding, with an eerie soundtrack that perfectly complements the on-screen action.”
    • “The background music is really good.”
    • “The game's music could have been a bit more crafted to create a scarier atmosphere with more jump scares.”
  • graphics
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are generally praised as beautiful for an indie title, though some reviewers note that they are relatively weak compared to larger productions. Overall, the visuals are considered impressive given the game's indie status.

    • “Graphics are awesome for an indie game.”
    • “Pros: the graphics are beautiful.”
    • “Graphically, the game is certainly weak, but okay, it's still an indie.”
  • gameplay
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is praised for its smooth flow and well-crafted design, effectively building tension and fear. Players are drawn in by the story's basis on real events, leading some to replay the game to uncover more details and achieve missed objectives. Overall, the engaging mechanics and narrative encourage multiple playthroughs.

    • “I decided to replay the game today because I was curious to know more about Adam's life, and to my surprise, the achievements that should have appeared in my first gameplay showed up in my second.”
    • “The gameplay is incredibly well-designed, with a keen sense of tension and fear expertly crafted by the developers.”
    • “Two pages were missing, so I decided to replay it today because I was curious to know more about Adam's life, and to my surprise, the achievements that should have appeared in my first gameplay showed up in my second.”
    • “The gameplay flows well, and the story is based on real events, which piqued my curiosity and made me play the game twice as I lost two pages in the first playthrough.”
  • grinding
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and repetitive, leading to a frustrating experience.

    • “The game is very tedious.”
    • “The game is very tedious.”
  • emotional
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players consistently report feeling a strong emotional connection while playing "Adam's Diary," highlighting its impactful storytelling and character development.

    • “I got really emotional playing Adam's Diary.”
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The Midnight Town Stories: Adam's Forgotten Secrets is a casual action adventure game.

The Midnight Town Stories: Adam's Forgotten Secrets is available on PC and Windows.

The Midnight Town Stories: Adam's Forgotten Secrets was released on September 28, 2023.

The Midnight Town Stories: Adam's Forgotten Secrets was developed by Dark Ocean Games Studios.

The Midnight Town Stories: Adam's Forgotten Secrets has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

The Midnight Town Stories: Adam's Forgotten Secrets is a single player game.

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