The Nightmare Catcher

About

The Nightmare Catcher is a Sci-fi FPS exploration game, created by the solo developer XAEON GAMES, use an arsenal of weapons ranged, melee, grenades, magic habilities from the aztec gods, unleash the power of magic and technology to craft items and discover new unique habilities.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

88%

Audience ScoreBased on 33 reviews

graphics4 positive mentions

music2 negative mentions

The game features beautiful graphics and immersive environments, making exploration enjoyable.
Despite being in early access, the game is fun to play and shows promise with interesting mechanics and random spawns.
The developer is responsive to feedback and actively updates the game, which enhances the overall experience.

Controller support is lacking, with no sensitivity settings and poor mapping, making it frustrating for players who prefer using controllers.
The AI is underwhelming, and combat can feel unbalanced, with issues like hit detection and enemy respawn rates being problematic.
There are several technical issues, such as motion blur causing discomfort, overlapping inventory sections, and inconsistent audio settings.

graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are consistently praised for their high quality and realism, with sharp visuals and impressive enemy animations that enhance the overall experience. Many users note that the game runs smoothly without performance issues, making it visually appealing and enjoyable during combat. Overall, the graphics are considered a standout feature, reminiscent of improved versions of other titles.
- “The realism, the detail, and the graphics are high quality without slowing down my computer.”
- “Graphics are sharp, and enemy animations are awesome.”
- “Graphics are very good, and combat is fun.”
- “The graphics look outdated and lack the detail expected from modern games.”
- “The character models are poorly designed and feel lifeless.”
- “The environments are bland and lack any real visual appeal.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is currently hindered by several technical issues, including a problematic settings menu, lack of controller support, and excessive motion blur, which detract from the overall experience. While the core mechanics and plot have potential, players have expressed frustration with certain design choices that lead to frequent deaths during cutscenes. Improvements in these areas could elevate the game significantly.
- “The gameplay mechanics are incredibly engaging, making every moment feel thrilling and rewarding.”
- “I love how the game challenges you with its unique mechanics, keeping you on your toes throughout the experience.”
- “The combination of strategy and action in the gameplay creates a captivating experience that keeps you coming back for more.”
- “The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “I found the controls to be unresponsive, which made the gameplay frustrating.”
- “The mechanics are clunky and often lead to unintended actions during gameplay.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is noted for its lack of variation, which can lead to it feeling out of place in certain situations. Additionally, players have reported minor technical issues, such as overlapping inventory sections and difficulties with audio settings, including the inability to turn off the music or adjust the volume.
- “Music doesn't really change much, so sometimes it doesn't fit the situation.”
- “I can't seem to turn off the music or adjust the audio.”