NightCry

 PC
Metascore
44

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 8
  3. Negative: 4 out of 8
  1. Adventure Gamers
    Apr 15, 2023
    40
    NightCry is confusing mess of a game that nevertheless manages to provide a bit of schlocky B movie horror fun, particularly for those with fond memories of Clock Tower.
  2. Multiplayer.it
    Apr 15, 2023
    30
    NightCry controls are a mess, its graphics are outdated and the tension is broken by the monster spawn points. Remember the good old Clock Towers and forget this game.
  3. Destructoid
    Apr 15, 2023
    20
    I can't recommend anyone play NightCry unless you have a steel resolve, unlimited time on your hands, and a penchant for terrible physics and animations straight out of the PS2 era.
  5. GameCritics
    Apr 15, 2023
    10
    Why an emphasis on replay value? Ugly, boring and stupid, NightCry isn't even entertaining on the first go. Being told that I had to repeat a major chunk of the story for the fifth time, particularly after two crashes, was where I had to draw the line. It's rare for me to review a game without finishing, but no matter what's past that damn island, I couldn't see it changing the fact that NightCry is the worst game I've played in years.

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User Score
8.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 5 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. R6obsessed
    Mar 30, 2016
    9
    Night Cry is a love-letter to the good old days of low-budget Japanese horror titles.
    The game refuses to modernize itself from Awkward    Night Cry is a love-letter to the good old days of low-budget Japanese horror titles.
    The game refuses to modernize itself from Awkward controls, Cringy dialogue, frustrating mechanics, and poor graphics.

    Night Cry will be frustrating to modern gamers. Having to navigate the unresponsive point and click movement... or your character constantly slipping while being chased by the Scissor-Man. These may seem like every reason not to get this game, but there's a charm behind these annoying mechanics.
    It brings back memories of playing Clock Tower: Ghost Mask on my PS1, or enduring the creepy vibes of Fatal Frame.

    If you enjoy novelty train-wrecks like Deadly Premonition, you should give this game a go. Overall there's no way to give Night Cry a balanced review.. it's either you love it cause it brings back memories, or hate it cause the game lives with its flaws.

    I loved this train-wreck of a game so I'm going to give it a 9.    … Full Review »
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