Up All Night
- October 20, 2021
- Fiendish Fiction
Get on SteamIn "Up All Night," players navigate a creepy house as a group, completing mini-games and solving puzzles to find hidden objects and uncover the mystery of the cursed dwelling. With permadeath and procedural generation, each playthrough is a unique, tense experience as you try to survive the night. Communication and cooperation are key to progress and avoiding the haunted house's many dangers.
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Reviews
- The game features well-written characters and a gripping storyline that effectively explores themes of trauma and grief.
- The unique art style and haunting soundtrack create an immersive atmosphere that enhances the horror experience.
- With multiple endings and a strong narrative, the game encourages replayability and keeps players engaged with its twists and turns.
- The game is relatively short, which may leave players wanting more content and depth in the story.
- There is a significant amount of repeating dialogue across the multiple endings, which can detract from the overall experience.
- Some players found the character dynamics, particularly the hostility towards Felix, confusing and unappealing, impacting their emotional connection to the story.
- story23 mentions
- 35 % positive mentions
- 52 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The story follows Nick, a recent high school graduate grappling with PTSD after a tragic event, as he retreats to a remote cabin with his mother. While the narrative is described as simplistic and somewhat rushed, it features eight different endings and explores themes of grief and mental health, with a mix of horror elements and unique characters. Overall, the game is praised for its engaging storytelling, atmospheric visuals, and haunting soundtrack, making it a compelling experience for fans of the genre.
“This story is a beautifully grim reality of grief.”
“An excellent horror story with well-written characters!”
“Amazing storytelling, beguiling visuals, and a haunting soundtrack give this game all it needs for a truly scary treat and all just in time for Halloween.”
“It's pretty short, and there's a lot of repeating dialogue for the 8 endings, but I have to give praise to it even having 8 endings, even if I think the story itself was pretty rushed and had random twists.”
“The story makes no sense.”
“The story is rather simplistic in nature, and takes about 20 minutes to read through for a single time.”
- graphics11 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with some users expressing disappointment over the lack of graphic content, particularly in a horror visual novel context, where they expected more visual representation of the story's themes. However, others praise the artwork and overall visual style, highlighting its beauty and effectiveness in creating an unsettling atmosphere that complements the narrative. While the visuals may not fully satisfy all players, they are generally considered appealing and contribute positively to the game's storytelling experience.
“I love the artwork and the soundtrack is unsettling in the best way!”
“The artwork, music, designs, and story so far are all top-notch!”
“Within moments of starting, it becomes apparent that Johan Faulstich's rendered sketch art style sets the scene and lends a gritty feeling to the overall environment while still maintaining an air of cuteness for the adorable Grayson Nash, and an air of mystery around the elusive Felix.”
“The price tag of 6.99 is kind of steep for the content delivered, but the content which is delivered is pretty good. If you're going into it expecting a visual novel with lots of gory graphics (considering the content), you'll be disappointed. The most you get is blood stains on various objects, which doesn't really replace the fact of seeing what is being talked about. You're a horror visual novel, so act like it and show me the goods. You don't watch 'Nightmare on Elm Street' or 'Friday the 13th' to only hear about the kills off-screen, do you?”
“With that said, I'd recommend buying the visual novel. While it has some issues as far as length and lack of graphical content, it is still a good read, and the twist or twists almost make it worth the price of admission. If 6.99 is too much, wait for a sale, but do yourself a favor if you like horror stories; this might be a good bite-sized one to grab.”
“Not enough graphic content (the story goes there, but the artwork doesn't).”
- music8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The music in the game is consistently praised for its haunting and unsettling quality, effectively enhancing the atmosphere and storytelling. Reviewers highlight the soundtrack's ability to create tension and immerse players in the chilling narrative, making it a standout feature that complements the game's unique art and writing. Overall, the combination of a dark and entrancing score contributes significantly to the game's horror experience.
“Revisited this title over the weekend and remembered why I fell in love with it the first time: memorable writing, unique art, and a chilling OST to top it off.”
“I love the artwork and the soundtrack is unsettling in the best way!”
“The music leaves you on edge, never reassuring you of your choices.”
“Playing further, the musical tracks of Michael Cooper lend a dark and entrancing ambience to the story which quickly reveals itself as a bloody horror story starting with a gruesome murder.”
“Amazing storytelling, beguiling visuals, and a haunting soundtrack give this game all it needs for a truly scary treat and all just in time for Halloween.”
- atmosphere3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its exceptional writing, stunning illustrations, and haunting music, creating a foreboding and chilling environment that deeply engages players.
“It's honestly so well-written and well-illustrated with amazing music and atmosphere.”
“Filled with a foreboding and dark atmosphere, it's already sucked me in.”
“Chilling atmosphere.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players report that the game evokes strong emotional responses, with some expressing that it brought them to tears, highlighting its impactful storytelling and character development.
“I cried.”
“The story touched my heart deeply.”
“I felt a profound connection to the characters and their struggles.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The gameplay is typical of visual novels, involving reading text and making around 15 choices that lead to different endings. While it may not offer anything groundbreaking, it remains enjoyable, though it can become repetitive after multiple playthroughs.
“The gameplay is typical of a visual novel, where you scroll through pages, read the text, and make choices—about 15 in this game. While it may not be groundbreaking, it's still enjoyable to read, at least until the second playthrough when you might start to feel fatigued.”
“The gameplay offers a classic visual novel experience, allowing players to immerse themselves in the story through reading and making impactful choices. It's engaging and fun, even if it follows familiar patterns.”
“While the gameplay may not introduce anything revolutionary, it provides a solid and entertaining experience as you navigate through the narrative and make decisions that lead to different endings.”
“Gameplay is typical for a visual novel; you scroll through various pages, reading the text and making choices (about 15 in this game) that lead to different endings based on your decisions. It's not groundbreaking, but it can be enjoyable until you start to tire of reading everything by the second playthrough.”
“The gameplay feels repetitive after a while, as it relies heavily on reading and making limited choices. By the second playthrough, the novelty wears off and it becomes a chore rather than an engaging experience.”
“While the gameplay offers some fun moments, it ultimately lacks depth and variety. The limited number of choices and the linear nature of the story make it feel more like a chore than an immersive experience.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by a blend of dark themes, supernatural elements, and a macabre sense of fun, appealing particularly to fans of edgy and unconventional comedy.
“I recommend this for anyone who's a fan of dark humor, the supernatural, blood, and staying up all night.”
