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Yomawari: The Long Night Collection

If you go into Yomawari with the right spirit, both of these games are memorable, beautiful, elegant and often chilling. They’ve never looked better than they do on the Nintendo Switch’s screen, which is the perfect size for a top-down, sprite-based game like this so that you can make out the details without feeling like the art is too 'stretched.' And in the Long Night Collection, you get both games in one. Bargain!
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72%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, optimization
Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
97% User Score Based on 25 reviews

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Nintendo Switch
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About Yomawari: The Long Night Collection

Yomawari: The Long Night Collection is a single player action adventure game with a horror theme. It was developed by Nippon Ichi Software and was released on October 25, 2018. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Traverse the haunting world of Yomawari: Night Alone as a young girl searches for her sister, or share in the terror facing schoolgirls Yui and Haru in Yomawari: Midnight Shadows. Uncover the mysteries plaguing a rural Japanese town, hide from the things lurking in the night, and maybe get home alive...

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97%Audience ScoreBased on 25 reviews
atmosphere3 positive mentions
  • Includes two immersive horror games that provide a full Yomawari experience.
  • Features a creepy atmosphere with unique spirits based on Japanese lore, enhancing the gameplay.
  • Smooth performance on the Switch with engaging puzzles and a compelling story told from a cute protagonist's perspective.
  • Camera angles can be awkward, requiring some adjustment during gameplay.
  • Lack of clear instructions for certain items may lead to confusion and experimentation.
  • No achievements available like in the Steam version, which may disappoint completionists.

  • atmosphere

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, -33% neutral mentions, 33% negative mentions

    The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its creepy and immersive qualities, enhanced by sound effects and music that evoke a sense of dread. Players appreciate the incorporation of Japanese and Asian lore through various spirits, which adds depth to the exploration of a nighttime town. Despite some initial challenges with camera angles and item usability, the overall ambiance effectively engages players in a haunting experience.

    • “The game features a myriad of scary and deadly spirits drawn from actual Japanese and Asian lore, each type reacts to you differently, creating a truly immersive atmosphere.”
    • “The emphasis on exploring an entire little Japanese town at night, combined with creepy and atmospheric sound effects and music, enhances the overall experience.”
    • “It makes up for its minor flaws with a rather creepy atmosphere and mechanics, like a heartbeat in the controller, to keep you on edge during the experience.”
    • “However, it makes up for it with a rather creepy atmosphere and mechanics, like a heartbeat in the controller, to get you on edge during the experience.”

  • story

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, -100% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The story of Yomawari is engaging and atmospheric, told through the eyes of a young protagonist searching for her dog and sister in a hauntingly beautiful Japanese town filled with spirits from local lore. Players must navigate various puzzles and challenges while exploring the environment, which enhances the narrative experience. However, some players may find the ending ambiguous, requiring external resources for a deeper understanding of its themes.

    • “The story is told from the perspective of the cute little protagonist as she tries to find her dog and sister.”
    • “The game emphasizes exploring an entire little Japanese town at night, which adds depth to the narrative.”
    • “If you don't understand the ending, searching for explanations online can enhance your appreciation of the story's depth.”
    • “The game doesn't necessarily tell you what certain usable items do, so you have to experiment and hope you can find more of that item when you run out.”
    • “If you don't understand the ending, google search 'Yomawari ending' and you'll find an explanation on the Steam forums from someone who knows about Asian spirits; it made me appreciate the depth of the story even more.”
    • “It took a little time during my first play session to get used to the weird camera angles, then it was fine.”

  • music

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, -100% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The music in the game is praised for its creepy and atmospheric qualities, effectively enhancing the horror experience as players navigate a Japanese town filled with spirits. The sound effects and music contribute significantly to the overall immersion, creating a tense and engaging atmosphere that complements the gameplay.

    • “The creepy and atmospheric sound effects and music really enhance the overall experience of the game.”
    • “The music perfectly complements the eerie setting, making every moment feel more intense and immersive.”
    • “The soundtrack adds a layer of depth to the gameplay, drawing players deeper into the haunting world.”
    • “The music is forgettable and doesn't add to the atmosphere of the game.”
    • “I found the soundtrack to be repetitive and uninspired, which detracted from the overall experience.”
    • “While the sound effects are creepy, the music fails to create any real tension or immersion.”

  • optimization

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game runs smoothly on the Switch, providing a balanced difficulty that enhances the overall experience. However, players may encounter some initial challenges with camera angles and occasional loading screen issues that require a reset. Additionally, the lack of clear item descriptions and achievements may detract from the experience for some users.

    • “The game runs smoothly on the Switch, providing a seamless experience as you explore the eerie town.”
    • “The game difficulty is balanced; it doesn't hold your hand, but it's not frustratingly difficult, allowing for a satisfying challenge.”
    • “Fast travel at statues enhances the gameplay, making it easy to navigate the beautifully crafted environment.”

  • gameplay

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The gameplay is characterized by fluid mechanics and an immersive environment, enhanced by atmospheric elements such as a heartbeat feature in the controller that heightens tension and engagement.

    • “Gameplay is fluid and I love the environment.”
    • “However, it makes up for it with a rather creepy atmosphere and mechanics, like a heartbeat in the controller, to get you on edge during the experience.”
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Yomawari: The Long Night Collection is a action adventure game with horror theme.

Yomawari: The Long Night Collection is available on Nintendo Switch.

Yomawari: The Long Night Collection was released on October 25, 2018.

Yomawari: The Long Night Collection was developed by Nippon Ichi Software.

Yomawari: The Long Night Collection has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked Yomawari: The Long Night Collection for its atmosphere but disliked it for its story.

Yomawari: The Long Night Collection is a single player game.

Similar games include Yomawari: Night Alone, Metroid Dread, Alan Wake, DreadOut, Through the Woods and others.