The Night Guard
- April 16, 2024
- STuNT
Get on SteamThis institution was built in a very interesting place and had an interesting history. It was built on the site of a former hospital for the mentally ill, the only one of its kind. People suffering from a number of ailments spent their last days there. But for some reason, the institution was closed permanently. The patients were distributed to other hospitals, and the two-story building and the a…
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game has a creepy atmosphere with well-designed environments that feel immersive and less like a typical game room.
- The graphics are beautiful, and the game features effective jump scares that contribute to the overall tension.
- For its price, the game offers a fun and quick experience, making it a decent value despite its flaws.
- The gameplay is basic and lacks clear objectives, making it frustrating to search for keys and interact with objects.
- The voice acting is poor, often described as AI-generated, which detracts from the overall experience.
- The game feels incomplete, with abrupt endings and unresolved plot points, leading to confusion about the overall narrative.
- story3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is minimal, particularly in the case of the simple walking indie game, but it features beautiful graphics and an interesting plot. In contrast, another game offers a more engaging narrative with a mix of horror and humor, highlighted by enjoyable voice acting. Overall, the storytelling varies significantly between titles, with some focusing on aesthetics and others on a more developed narrative experience.
“Very beautiful graphics, interesting plot, and cool gameplay.”
“Very scary mannequin, good silly story, and voiceover. I really enjoyed beating this one!”
“That's all you need to know because there's not a lot of story in this simple walking indie game.”
“The narrative feels disjointed and fails to engage the player on any meaningful level.”
“I was left confused and unsatisfied by the lack of depth in the storyline.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized as basic and somewhat unwelcoming, primarily involving exploration and item collection while avoiding hostile dolls and mannequins. Despite this, players appreciate the beautiful graphics and intriguing plot, which enhance the overall experience.
“Gameplay: we walk around through rooms, searching for keys, flashlight batteries, pain pills, and later even torches and pistol ammo, while trying not to trigger those strange dolls/mannequins that can hurt us.”
“Very beautiful graphics, interesting plot, and cool gameplay.”
“The gameplay consists of walking around through rooms, searching for keys, flashlight batteries, pain pills, and later even torches and pistol ammo, while trying not to trigger those strange dolls and mannequins that can hurt us.”
“The mechanics feel clunky and unresponsive, making it frustrating to navigate through the environment.”
“The pacing is slow, and the constant backtracking to find items becomes tedious rather than engaging.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally praised for their beauty and visual appeal, with some users highlighting them as "gorgeous." However, there are criticisms regarding the use of potentially stock assets, suggesting that not all visuals are original or innovative.
“Very beautiful graphics, interesting plot, and cool gameplay.”
“Holy moly, these graphics are gorgeous!!”
“The graphics are okay, although it seems like almost certainly stock assets are used.”
“The visuals lack originality and feel like a collection of generic assets.”
“The graphics are underwhelming and do not meet the expectations set by modern games.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by its intentionally poor text-to-speech voiceovers, which some players find amusing despite the evident language barriers of the creators.
“The humor in this game is absolutely top-notch, with clever writing that keeps you laughing throughout.”
“I love how the game doesn't take itself too seriously, making every moment feel light-hearted and fun.”
“The quirky characters and their witty dialogue add a delightful layer of humor that enhances the overall experience.”
