Little Nightmares

 PC
Metascore
81

Generally favorable reviews - based on 29 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 29
  3. Negative: 0 out of 29
  1. Eurogamer
    Apr 21, 2017
    Media Molecule protégé Tarsier turns in a masterpiece of meat and malice, swiftly consumed but with a lingering aftertaste.
  2. Rock, Paper, Shotgun
    Apr 21, 2017
    I love it. There were times when I didn’t, mostly when I had to replay a section where I kept failing to line up what looked like a simple jump over and over, but by the end I was smitten. It’s a grotesque, horrid and eventually hopeful in its own morbid fashion, and despite many moments that feel like reimaginings or echoes from elsewhere, it has enough extraordinary images and sequences to stand alone. It’s precisely the kind of horror game I love – grotesque but not gross, and interested in thoughtful pacing and escalation rather than jumpscares and shocks. Also, linear though it is, there are some collectibles I’d like to hunt for and the whole game is short enough that I’ll happily play it again, or watch someone else playing.

Awards & Rankings

59
#59 Best PC Game of 2017
25
#25 Most Discussed PC Game of 2017
75
#75 Most Shared PC Game of 2017

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User Score
8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 661 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 488 out of 661
  2. Mixed: 143 out of 661
  3. Negative: 30 out of 661
  1. SquallL
    May 21, 2017
    10
    Little Nightmares is fantastic great game. The plot is incomprehensible, but very cool gameplay and amazing atmosphere. Looking forward to the sequel.
  2. Aviur
    Apr 28, 2017
    3
    This game has a lot of potential given the atmosphere and game play, sadly it was all overshadowed by the constant bugs. i found myself moreThis game has a lot of potential given the atmosphere and game play, sadly it was all overshadowed by the constant bugs. i found myself more often than not clipping through walls, floors, and objects getting stuck. Forcing me to manually restart more than play the game. I've encountered a bug twice now that mid way through the level "The Guest Area" the character will lose the ability to crouch/slide entirely. While this does not make the game impossible to beat it is much harder. i may try this game again at a later date, though the initial release has left me disappointed.… Full Review »
  3. El112119
    Apr 29, 2017
    9
    This game just reminds me of Inside..in a good way...Unreal Engine 4 really helped to build the tension in this game...and the theme andThis game just reminds me of Inside..in a good way...Unreal Engine 4 really helped to build the tension in this game...and the theme and atmosphere is just perfect...and in my opinion the music is quite good from twinkling/cute to Creepy soundtrack that is being played in the background....and i must say the Art Style is so good..just like i said it reminds me of inside's Art style...and only the bummer that i didn't gave it a 10 score because of how short the game is and a demanding price point of $20..took me about 4hrs. to beat it....but still...everything about in this game is PERFECTION.… Full Review »
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