The Night Guard

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The Night Guard is a single player simulation game. It was developed by STuNT and was released on April 16, 2024. It received neutral reviews from players.

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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Audience ScoreBased on 14 reviews

story2 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The graphics are beautiful and create a creepy atmosphere, enhancing the overall experience.
The game has some interesting elements, such as the use of mannequins as enemies and a simple yet engaging plot.
For the price, the game offers a fun and quick experience, with some effective jump scares.

The game lacks clear instructions and objectives, making it frustrating to progress.
Voice acting is poorly executed, detracting from the immersion and overall enjoyment.
Gameplay is basic and can feel incomplete, with many elements feeling like placeholders or stock assets.

graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the game are generally praised for their beauty and appeal, with many users highlighting their stunning quality. However, some reviewers note that certain elements may rely on stock assets, which slightly detracts from the overall impression.
- “Very beautiful graphics, interesting plot, and cool gameplay.”
- “Holy moly, these graphics are gorgeous!!”
- “The graphics are okay, although it seems that almost certainly stock assets are used.”
- “Graphics are pretty decent in this game.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The story in this game is minimal, primarily serving as a backdrop to its beautiful graphics and engaging gameplay. While some players found the plot interesting and enjoyed the voiceover, others noted the simplicity of the narrative, with elements of horror and humor. Overall, the story is a mixed bag, appealing to those who appreciate atmosphere over depth.
- “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
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay features basic mechanics centered around exploration and item collection, such as searching for keys and supplies while avoiding hostile dolls and mannequins. While the graphics and plot are praised, the overall experience is described as not very player-friendly.
- “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.”
- “Gameplay involves walking around through rooms, searching for keys, flashlight batteries, pain pills, and later even torches and pistol ammo, while trying to avoid triggering strange dolls and mannequins that can hurt us.”
- “The gameplay feels repetitive, as you spend too much time wandering around looking for items without much direction.”
- “The mechanics are clunky, making it frustrating to navigate the environment and interact with objects.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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.”