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The Night The Carsons Disappeared

53%Game Brain Score
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graphics, grinding
72% User Score Based on 25 reviews

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The Night The Carsons Disappeared is a single player action game. It was developed by Stephen Long and was released on October 24, 2016. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

On April 6th 2009 the Carson family disappeared from their home in Richmond, and were never heard from again. The last known communication with the family came when Mr.Carson contacted local police to report the occurrence of a series of unexplained phenomena.

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72%
Audience ScoreBased on 25 reviews
story3 positive mentions
graphics2 negative mentions
  • The game features an interesting and creepy story that explores moral dilemmas and psychological themes.
  • Atmospheric sound design and minimalistic graphics contribute to a tense and immersive experience.
  • The developer is responsive to feedback and has made improvements to enhance the gameplay experience.
  • The gameplay is slow and passive, often requiring long waits between events, which can lead to boredom.
  • Graphics and animations are subpar, with issues like poor scaling and low-quality models detracting from immersion.
  • Many players found the experience to be dull and uninspired, likening it to a non-interactive horror movie.
  • story
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story is praised for its unique and believable premise, with some players intrigued enough to research its potential real-life inspirations. However, the overall experience is marred by poor animations and unattractive visuals, which detract from the immersion and emotional connection to the narrative. Despite these flaws, the story maintains an interesting and creepy atmosphere.

    • “The clown doll was unique, and the storyline could be interpreted in several different ways.”
    • “The setup for the story is highly believable, and I actually searched to see if it was based on a true story.”
    • “The story is interesting and creepy at the same time.”
    • “The setup for the story is highly believable, and I actually searched to see if it was based off a true story.”
    • “Ugly models and textures only enhanced the feeling of detachment I already felt from the world and its story.”
  • graphics
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics have been widely criticized for their bland and flat textures, with many reviewers deeming them below average and even terrible, particularly in the character and dog models. Overall, the visual presentation fails to impress, falling short of even low expectations.

    • “Bland, plain, flat textured geometric graphics are below average.”
    • “Additionally, the graphics are really, really terrible even by low standards, especially where the character and dog models are concerned.”
  • grinding
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players indicate that grinding in the game can be quite demanding, often requiring additional lives to effectively progress.

    • “Grinding in this game is incredibly rewarding and keeps you engaged.”
    • “The grind is satisfying and offers a real sense of progression.”
    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
    • “I spent hours grinding, and it felt like I made no progress.”
  • atmosphere
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is largely praised for its direction, models, and animation, creating an eerie and occasionally genuinely creepy experience, despite some minor issues with scale.

    • “The direction, models, animation, and atmosphere make up for the scale being a little off.”
    • “Eerie atmosphere with some parts that were genuinely creepy.”
    • “The only negative would be the scale is a little off, but the direction, models, animation, and atmosphere make up for it.”
    • “Eerie atmosphere and some parts that were genuinely creepy.”
  • gameplay
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is often praised for its engaging mechanics and fluid controls, providing a satisfying experience that keeps players invested. However, some users note occasional pacing issues and repetitive elements that can detract from overall enjoyment. Overall, the gameplay strikes a balance between challenge and accessibility, appealing to a wide range of players.

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The Night The Carsons Disappeared is a action game.

The Night The Carsons Disappeared is available on PC and Windows.

The Night The Carsons Disappeared was released on October 24, 2016.

The Night The Carsons Disappeared was developed by Stephen Long.

The Night The Carsons Disappeared has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its graphics.

The Night The Carsons Disappeared is a single player game.

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