Town of Night
- November 17, 2016
- Delusional Games
Get on SteamTown of Night is a RPG-First-person dungeon crawler hybrid. Visit the town that sits atop a series of vast and dangerous dungeons. Explore, battle, loot and survive!
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers an interesting blend of first-person dungeon crawling and turn-based combat, reminiscent of classic RPGs.
- It's a low-cost game that provides some enjoyment for fans of the genre, especially considering its price point.
- The character designs and graphics, while using stock assets, are still appealing and contribute to the overall charm of the game.
- The game lacks a coherent story and fails to provide adequate explanations for gameplay mechanics, leaving players confused.
- There are significant issues with game design, including a frustrating party management system and unbalanced character abilities.
- Technical problems such as poor frame rates and lack of polish detract from the overall experience, making it difficult to enjoy.
- story7 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The game's story is criticized for its lack of depth and clarity, with players noting a minimal narrative and absence of quest guidance. Many feel that the focus is heavily on combat rather than storytelling, leading to a disjointed experience without engaging plot elements or character development. Overall, the narrative aspect is seen as a significant weakness, detracting from the overall enjoyment of the game.
“Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
“Not the best start and setup to a game; lack of story or explanation of how things work.”
“The focus is on combat; there haven't been any puzzles or other quests in the six hours I've played so far.”
“There isn't much of a story, although some of the better games in this genre have only had an excuse plot.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally considered nice, but there are notable issues with polish, including a messy title screen and unoptimized visuals. Improvements in character animations and combat graphics, along with a more cohesive plot, could enhance the overall experience significantly.
“The graphics are stunning and truly immersive.”
“The art style is unique and beautifully crafted, making every scene a visual delight.”
“The character designs and environments are incredibly detailed, enhancing the overall gaming experience.”
“The game lacks polish; the title screen is kind of a mess, and some of the graphics don't seem to be optimized.”
“If this game had voiced characters and slightly better combat graphics, along with an actual plot (there doesn't seem to be one yet), I'd easily pay $10-20 for it with no regrets.”
- music3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The music in the game, primarily composed of stock assets from Smile Game Builder, has received mixed feedback; while some players feel it gives the game a tech demo vibe, others appreciate its calming quality, finding it enjoyable and relaxing despite the game's low-budget nature.
“I really dig the music even though it's a low-priced, low-budget game.”
“This game is produced in Smile Game Builder, and it uses mostly stock assets and music from what I've seen of Smile Game Builder, so it feels kind of like a tech demo for the software. I do not think the developer is affiliated with the producers of that software, however.”
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- character development2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate that while the character designs are appealing, they rely heavily on stock assets, resulting in a significant lack of character development throughout the game.
“The character designs are cute, but once again, they rely on stock assets.”
“There is a complete lack of any character development in any of the characters at all.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players note that while grinding can be tedious initially, it eventually leads to a more rewarding experience. Some express a desire for more locations, but overall, they feel the game offers good value for its price.
“After a bit of grinding and perseverance, I guess it gets better later on. It's a good idea, but I wish there were more locations. You get what you pay for; it's worth its price.”
“The grinding in this game feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“I found the grinding to be tedious and unfulfilling, which really detracted from my overall enjoyment of the game.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game suffers from a lack of polish, with a cluttered title screen and unoptimized graphics that detract from the overall experience.
“The game lacks polish; the title screen is kind of a mess, and some of the graphics don't seem to be optimized.”
“Performance issues are rampant, with frequent frame drops and long loading times that ruin the experience.”
“The optimization is poor, leading to crashes and bugs that make it nearly unplayable on lower-end systems.”
