Nocturnal

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  • Summary: After a difficult journey across a troubled sea, Ardeshir, soldier of the Enduring Flame, returns to his home island of Nahran. A peculiar Mist is covering the entire island and the only way for Ardeshir to progress through is to wield fire as a repellant and carve his way into the island.After a difficult journey across a troubled sea, Ardeshir, soldier of the Enduring Flame, returns to his home island of Nahran. A peculiar Mist is covering the entire island and the only way for Ardeshir to progress through is to wield fire as a repellant and carve his way into the island. But the Mist can also uncover great locations and lend powerful abilities to the ones who are willing to explore its mysteries.

    Carve your way with fire and steel to find out what happened to your people in this action-platformer game. You're the only one who can discover the secrets that lie beyond the Mist.    … Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Jan 22, 2024
    100
    Apart from the fact that it's fun to play, Nocturnal is also quite fun to watch. At first the graphics can look pretty ordinary, but when the fire and darkness start dancing together, sparks fly! It's the combination of various quick effects, explosions, smoke or darkness that gives Nocturnal its real flair and all together makes Nocturnal truly an Experience with a capital E! [Issue#329]
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  2. GameGrin
    Jun 26, 2023
    85
    Nocturnal is a must-play title for fans of 2D action-platformers. While it may be relatively short, it offers a satisfying challenge and a refreshing twist on the genre.
  3. God is a Geek
    Jun 26, 2023
    85
    Sunnyside have something very special in Nocturnal that could easily stand with the best if it had just a little more story and content.
  4. Softpedia
    Jun 12, 2023
    80
    All in all, Nocturnal remains a good indie platformer that offers enough innovations to make it worth a playthrough. Despite some uninspired mechanics, the overall gameplay experience is enjoyable and in no way frustrating.
  5. Noisy Pixel
    Jun 21, 2023
    80
    Nocturnal isn’t consumed by its inspirations. It’s a unique 2D action sidescroller that consistently tests the player’s skills against challenging situations. The lore and worldbuilding create an experience you can’t help but want to see through as you act as a light in the darkness of this adventure.
  6. TrueGaming
    Jun 30, 2023
    75
    Nocturnal is a well-made action platformer that ended abruptly leaving us wanting more.
  7. Eurogamer Germany
    Jun 15, 2023
    60
    Nocturnal has got its problems. Locking you out of areas you feel you haven't completely cleared yet, being the main one. I still did enjoy myself playing this, however. To me, it was the right game at the right time, managing to simultaneously be a taster and a alternative draft for Ubisoft's upcoming Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown. So, if you have 5 hours to kill, you'll find a (mostly refreshingly) bare-bones, tight and mostly well-made indie title that loves the old 2D Prince of Persias as much as you do. Worth a look.

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  1. Positive: 4 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 5
  3. Negative: 1 out of 5
  1. PhoneTheo
    Aug 16, 2023
    10
    A mazing.
  2. alternativanerd
    Jun 15, 2023
    8
    Nocturnal impressiona com gameplay tensa e envolvente, mais peca em seu jogo ser curto com pouca inovação. Conteúdos adicionais pode ser umNocturnal impressiona com gameplay tensa e envolvente, mais peca em seu jogo ser curto com pouca inovação. Conteúdos adicionais pode ser um incremento interessante para aumentar a jogatina no futuro.… Expand
  4. GuyLinkBrush
    Jun 22, 2023
    8
    Graphics : Very good
    Story : Good
    Gameplay : Good Difficulty : Normal Run time : 1-2 hours I really love the art style of this 2D    Graphics : Very good
    Story : Good
    Gameplay : Good
    Difficulty : Normal
    Run time : 1-2 hours

    I really love the art style of this 2D side-scrolling game. I read somewhere it was a metroidvania but it is not. The game is not really long but if you like action-platformer games, you will probably like this one. It's not overly challenging, although you may end up dying, it won't leave you feeling frustrated. To unlock the No Stone Unturned Achievement, you will have to find all fire shrines which are missable. If you need some help with the game, please have a look to my guide on Youtube : GuyLinkBrush Gaming Nocturnal    … Expand
  5. Shinne
    Jun 9, 2023
    8
    This game has nice and depth core mechanics and a lot of variety. Beautiful in sound design, music, combat and art design. But the storyThis game has nice and depth core mechanics and a lot of variety. Beautiful in sound design, music, combat and art design. But the story didn't pull me in. Some story pieces are hidden in very complex places and ending is so cliche. And some checkpoints are dumb ass… Expand
  6. bokarsh-z
    Jul 2, 2023
    4
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    -only worth 5 dollar or watch it on utube
    ======= - 1:40 - 2:10 hour long. -repetitive short meh game, barebone meh story, repetitive    =======
    -only worth 5 dollar or watch it on utube
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    - 1:40 - 2:10 hour long.

    -repetitive short meh game, barebone meh story, repetitive simple meh clunky combat, disappointment bosses (specialy final boss), annoying closing doors u cant back to get what u missing and looool u faster than bad delay camera sometimes u must wait.

    -great fire mechanic and effects.    … Expand

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