Urban Nightmare

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Urban Nightmare is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by Parkhourror Team and was released on April 30, 2024. It received positive reviews from players.

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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81%

Audience ScoreBased on 16 reviews

gameplay3 positive mentions

music1 negative mentions

Fun and enjoyable parkour gameplay with a focus on speed-running and timed courses.
Short, sweet, and suitable for quick play sessions, offering decent replay value.
Runs well on lower-end hardware and is available for free, making it accessible.

Lacks horror elements and a meaningful story despite its description and setting.
Game feels unpolished with issues like camera glitches, clipping, and inconsistent collision.
Very short length and simple mechanics limit depth and overall engagement.

gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay features enjoyable parkour mechanics that make for a fun quick play experience, though it is very simple and lacks depth or distinguishing elements beyond basic movement.
- “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.”
- “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.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally relaxing and suits a casual playstyle, but some users feel it doesn't fully match the game's tone, particularly for a non-horror experience.
- “Not horror at all, and the music doesn't contrast with the tone of the game very well.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is widely criticized for being extremely brief and lacking depth, with no meaningful narrative, horror elements, or connection to the game's premise, resulting in a disappointing and shallow experience.
- “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
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users appreciate the game's graphics for successfully capturing a nostalgic Dreamcast-era aesthetic, praising its authentic retro style.
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization is somewhat lacking, leading to occasional performance issues and a slightly off game feel. While this jankiness may add charm for some parkour enthusiasts, it can also cause frustration during gameplay.
- “Overall, the game feels a bit janky, which can be fun in parkour games but becomes frustrating due to performance issues and slightly off game feel.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers decent replayability through timed courses, making it a simple and enjoyable option for short play sessions, especially considering it is free.