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Urban Nightmare

68%Game Brain Score
graphics, replayability
gameplay, optimization
87% User Score Based on 30 reviews

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This is an indie-student made found footage style game where you are a Free-Running, parkour expert who finds themselves lost in a city. Upon trying to find your way out, you find very disturbing body horror around different corners. By using your knowledge of free running, you hope that you can escape from this urban nightmare. How fast can you make it out of each level? HOW TO PLAY Mouse …

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87%
Audience ScoreBased on 30 reviews
graphics2 positive mentions
optimization2 negative mentions
  • Urban Nightmares offers a fun and engaging speed-runner experience, encouraging players to replay levels to improve their times.
  • The game is free and runs well on older hardware, making it accessible to a wider audience.
  • Despite its short length, the parkour mechanics are enjoyable and provide a decent level of challenge.
  • The game is very short, with some players completing it in under 10 minutes, leading to feelings of wasted potential.
  • It lacks the horror elements and narrative depth promised in its description, making it feel misleading.
  • There are several technical issues, including glitches, collision problems, and a lack of polish that detracts from the overall experience.
  • gameplay
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay features enjoyable parkour mechanics that provide a fun experience for quick play sessions. However, it is criticized for its simplicity and lack of depth, drawing comparisons to basic mechanics found in Roblox games, which may limit its appeal for players seeking more complexity.

    • “Wonderful game with interesting mechanics; very fun for a quick play.”
    • “The parkour itself is fun, but there is quite literally nothing else to the gameplay.”
    • “It's about as mechanically simple as a Roblox game, which, to be fair, is not specifically a bad thing; it's just that there isn't much about this game to set it apart from anything else.”
  • optimization
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with players noting janky movement and performance issues that can detract from the experience. While some find the quirks enjoyable, particularly in a parkour context, others express frustration, suggesting a high-end GPU like the 3070 Ti is recommended for better performance.

    • “Overall, the game just feels a bit janky, which in all honesty is kind of fun with parkour games, but can be a bit frustrating with performance issues and a slightly off game feel.”
    • “Overall the game just feels a bit janky, which in all honesty is kind of fun with parkour games, but can be a bit frustrating with performance issues and a slightly off game feel.”
    • “Weird movement, and optimization is crazy; 3070 Ti recommended?”
  • music
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is described as not particularly engaging, often leading players to zone out while listening to their own music instead. Additionally, it fails to effectively complement the game's tone, resulting in a disconnect between the audio and the overall atmosphere.

    • “The kind of game I would play while listening to music and zoning out.”
    • “- Not horror at all, and the music doesn't contrast with the tone of the game very well.”
  • story
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is criticized for being virtually nonexistent, with players noting that it lacks depth, horror elements, and fails to deliver on its premise of a "carnivorous" city. Many feel it resembles a short demo rather than a full release, as it can be completed in just 10 minutes without any engaging narrative.

    • “This would be a great demo for a real game, but for a full release, it literally takes 10 minutes to beat. There's no story, there's no horror, and there is no evidence that the city is 'carnivorous' as the description states, nor even any penalty for moving slowly.”
  • graphics
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics have been noted for successfully capturing a Dreamcast aesthetic, appealing to fans of that retro style. Overall, the visual presentation resonates well with those nostalgic for that era.

    • “If you were going for a Dreamcast aesthetic, I would say you have nailed it!”
  • replayability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game offers decent replayability through timed courses, making it a suitable choice for players looking for a short and simple experience. Additionally, being free adds to its appeal for those with time to spare.

    • “It's a free game, so if you have time to kill and need something short and simple with decent replay value through timed courses, by all means, give it a shot.”
    • “The game offers a variety of challenges that keep you coming back for more, making each playthrough feel fresh and exciting.”
    • “With multiple paths and outcomes, every playthrough feels unique, encouraging you to explore different strategies and approaches.”
    • “It's a free game, so if you have time to kill and need something short and simple with decent replay value via timed courses, by all means, give it a shot.”
    • “It's a free game, so if you have time to kill and need something short and simple with decent replay value via timed courses, by all means, give it a shot.”

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