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When Night Comes

30%Game Brain Score
graphics, atmosphere
gameplay, story
33% User Score Based on 42 reviews

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When Night Comes is an immersive and spine-chilling horror game. If you're a fan of survival horror games and want to test your skills against a terrifying demonic force, then this game is definitely for you. Are you brave enough to face the Entity? Play When Night Comes and find out!

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33%
Audience ScoreBased on 42 reviews
graphics2 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions
  • The game has a fitting and chilling atmosphere with nice graphics.
  • Some players found the puzzles to be challenging and engaging.
  • It's free to play, making it accessible to a wide audience.
  • The game is plagued with critical bugs and glitches that hinder gameplay.
  • Many players reported poor controls and confusing mechanics, making it difficult to progress.
  • The lighting is often too dark, leading to frustration as players struggle to navigate.
  • gameplay
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay has been criticized for its lack of depth and direction, resembling an unpolished early access title that combines various mechanics without cohesion. Players have noted that achievements can be easily obtained in a very short time, highlighting the overall simplicity and lack of engaging content.

    • “There is nothing in terms of story or actual gameplay either.”
    • “This looks like an early access concept with no direction where the devs put different gameplay mechanics of other games into one unplayable mess.”
    • “Sorry to be rude, but it took five minutes to get 3 out of 5 achievements. I mean, I survived, but the way you survived was within five minutes of gameplay.”
  • story
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is minimal, primarily consisting of lore pieces that could enhance the narrative if better communicated. While some players found the experience fun and spooky, suggesting there may be deeper elements to explore, others noted a lack of substantial story or gameplay content. Overall, the narrative aspect appears to be underdeveloped, leaving players eager for potential future updates.

    • “These are ok, they're typically little lore pieces and are a great way to tell a story if it was communicated well.”
    • “This game was really fun and spooky. I played it at night and it surprised me in a good way. It feels like there is more to the story than meets the eye. I'm excited to see any future updates from the game/developer. Thank you.”
    • “There is nothing in terms of story or actual gameplay either.”
    • “☐ no story”
    • “☐ no story”
  • stability
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game suffers from significant stability issues, with numerous glitches that can disrupt gameplay and lead to confusion. Players frequently experience character freezes and unresponsive controls, making it difficult to progress without resorting to the menu. Overall, the game's stability detracts from the overall experience.

    • “While I like the idea of it, the game has a lot of glitches and can be confusing at certain points.”
    • “It is way too buggy; I spent 10 minutes trying to jump on some boxes while the game was trying to show me the space outside of the room I was in.”
    • “The character just freezes in the middle, and nothing works until you open the menu or inventory.”
  • graphics
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics are praised for creating a fitting and chilling atmosphere, enhancing the overall experience of the game. Users find the visuals to be really nice, contributing positively to the gameplay, which includes challenging puzzles.

    • “Fitting and chilling atmosphere, really nice graphics, and the puzzles challenged me way harder than I expected (I am slightly silly).”
  • optimization
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game suffers from significant optimization issues, including poor lighting, texture problems, and noticeable jumps, leading to a subpar overall performance.

    • “This game is not optimized at all.”
    • “Poor lighting and optimization, problems with textures and jumps.”
  • grinding
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game excessively time-consuming, often likening it to needing a second life to manage the required effort.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
  • atmosphere
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere is consistently praised for being fitting and chilling, complemented by impressive graphics that enhance the overall experience. Players also note that the challenging puzzles add to the immersive environment, making for a more engaging gameplay experience.

    • “The atmosphere is fitting and chilling, complemented by really nice graphics, and the puzzles challenged me way harder than I expected (I am slightly silly).”

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2h Median play time
2h Average play time
2-2h Spent by most gamers
*Based on 2 analyzed playthroughs

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