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The Night Guard

45%Game Brain Score
story, gameplay
64% User Score Based on 22 reviews

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This 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…

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64%
Audience ScoreBased on 22 reviews
story4 positive mentions
  • The game has a creepy atmosphere, particularly with the cool mannequin enemies.
  • The surroundings feel more immersive and less generic compared to previous titles from the developer.
  • The graphics are beautiful and the game fits its low price point, providing a fun and quick experience.
  • The gameplay is basic and lacks clear objectives, making it easy to miss important items.
  • The voice acting is poor, often using AI-generated voices that detract from the experience.
  • There are issues with incomplete elements, such as a diary with no useful information and unclear ending conditions.
  • story
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story aspect of the game is minimal, particularly in the simple walking indie genre, but it features beautiful graphics and an interesting plot. Players appreciate the combination of a silly narrative and effective voice-over, which adds to the overall enjoyment despite the lack of depth in the storyline.

    • “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.”
  • gameplay
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is described as basic and not particularly user-friendly, 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 is engaging and keeps you on your toes with its unique mechanics and challenges.”
    • “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.”
  • graphics
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics have received mixed reviews, with many praising their beauty and visual appeal, while some critics note the use of stock assets that detract from the overall quality. Overall, the visuals are highlighted as a standout feature, contributing positively to the game's aesthetic.

    • “Holy moly, these graphics are gorgeous!”
    • “Very beautiful graphics, interesting plot, and cool gameplay.”
    • “The graphics are okay, although it seems that almost certainly stock assets are used.”
  • humor
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is largely derived from the intentionally poor text-to-speech voiceovers, which some players find amusing despite recognizing that they are not produced by native English speakers. This aspect adds a layer of charm and lightheartedness to the overall experience.

    • “I can forgive the hilariously bad text-to-speech voiceovers, given it's clearly not made by native English speakers.”

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