Up All Night: Daybreak

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Up All Night: Daybreak is a single player action game. It was developed by Fiendish Fiction and was released on April 13, 2023. It received very positive reviews from players.

Nick just can't let go of the people he's killed.

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94%

Audience ScoreBased on 16 reviews

story3 positive mentions

gameplay1 negative mentions

Great art and excellent audio enhance the overall experience.
The character dynamics are engaging and well-developed, making the story compelling.
The game shows improvement from the previous installment, with a promising setup for future content.

The game lacks substantial gameplay, feeling more like an e-book with poorly written dialogue.
It is very short, leaving players wanting more content and depth.
The overall reception has been poor, with minimal engagement from the Steam community.

story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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25%
The story continues to captivate players, offering a compelling and hopeful narrative that builds on the events of the first game. With its effective use of graphics and audio, the game immerses players in a haunting atmosphere while following the protagonist, Nick, through his struggles. Overall, the storytelling is praised for its stylistic presentation and emotional depth, leaving players eager for the sequel.
- “That said, it was absolutely worth it; the story, graphics, and audio all combined make for a wonderfully scary experience that ends on a much more hopeful note compared to Rumination, and I'm really excited to see what the sequel has in store!”
- “The game beautifully presents its short but compelling story, following up on Nick struggling through the horrific events of the first game.”
- “It makes good, stylistic use of its assets and camera angles to really pull the reader into the haunting tone of the story.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
67%
The game's music has received positive feedback for its ability to enhance the overall mood, with players enjoying the main menu track enough to leave it playing in the background. Additionally, a specific song, "up all night caw caw," has been highlighted as a memorable and enjoyable part of the soundtrack.
- “Don't mind the playtime on my profile; I accidentally let the game run while doing house chores and listened to the main menu music the whole time.”
- “The music also perfectly accentuates this mood.”
- “And there is a song that plays all night, caw caw.”
- “I accidentally let the game run while doing house chores and ended up listening to the main menu music the whole time.”
- “The music is repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to enjoy the gameplay.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics are praised for contributing significantly to the overall experience, enhancing the game's atmosphere and complementing its story and audio elements. Players find the visual presentation to be a key factor in creating a wonderfully immersive and engaging experience.
- “The graphics are absolutely stunning, creating an immersive world that draws you in and enhances the overall experience.”
- “The visual design is breathtaking, with attention to detail that makes every scene feel alive and engaging.”
- “The combination of graphics, story, and audio creates a wonderfully scary experience that leaves a lasting impression.”
gameplay
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The gameplay of this visual/interactive novel is criticized for being minimal, primarily consisting of clicking through poorly written dialogue that detracts from the overall experience, raising concerns about its quality and suitability for publication.
- “As a visual/interactive novel, this doesn't feature any notable gameplay; it's just a lot of clicking through badly written dialogue that would never have been accepted or published in print, which poses the question, 'how did something this badly written end up on Steam?'”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users find the grinding aspect of visual novels and e-books tedious, likening the experience to a frustratingly slow reading process where each sentence requires a mouse click to advance, detracting from the enjoyment of the narrative.
- “Visual novels/e-books are tedious at best. Imagine the best novel you ever read, be it 'Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy' or '2001: A Space Odyssey' or 'Twilight' (if you have terrible taste in literature), but then translate that to a format where the words dribble out and you have to click your mouse every time you want to read the next sentence, instead of just turning the pages.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized by sharp wit and clever observations, as exemplified by a remark about the minimal demand for a fictional book, highlighting the absurdity of certain situations. Overall, players appreciate the game's ability to deliver humor that is both insightful and entertaining.
- “The funny thing is, if you wanted to print this book, you'd only need to print 3 copies to satisfy the entire world's demand for it.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by the character Nick Torres, whose traumatic experiences add depth and intensity to the narrative, making it a compelling and engaging experience for players.
- “It wouldn't be an up-all-night game if it didn't feature an emotionally traumatized Nick Torres.”