Little Nightmares

 PlayStation 4
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8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 525 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 406 out of 525
  2. Mixed: 86 out of 525
  3. Negative: 33 out of 525
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  1. Bagirka
    Dec 1, 2020
    10
    Это лучшая игра в своём роде. Сюжет просто бомба. Браво!
  2. Motherteressa
    Apr 28, 2017
    8
    Great story and solid game that keeps you guessing and wanting more, however with the game being around 3 hours to beat, seeing it end only makes you wish it had just begun.
  3. Surt
    Apr 28, 2017
    9
    Sometimes a game comes along that revivals a movie or book that you got so engrossed in that you didn't realize you were playing it as much as taking everything in. This game does that. Just a few more minutes, ends up being a whole play through with no breaks.
  4. FromKanga
    Aug 3, 2017
    9
    I absolutely love this game, this is probably one of the strongest and most competent indie games I’ve played in a really long time.
    The story is really simple but effective, a girl wants to escape from a place where monsters eat children and runs away from weird foes, a lot of people say that this game has no story and I disagree, however I do find it to be really simple, the developers    I absolutely love this game, this is probably one of the strongest and most competent indie games I’ve played in a really long time.
    The story is really simple but effective, a girl wants to escape from a place where monsters eat children and runs away from weird foes, a lot of people say that this game has no story and I disagree, however I do find it to be really simple, the developers did a lot of visual storytelling and I love when games do that, a lot of people also complained that this game left a lot of unanswered questions but I’m fine with that, there is three dlc stories that will come out and they will maybe answer some of the questions. I should mention that this game has some seriously disturbing imagery, there are some grotesque people design, the way they act and the sound they make really made me feel uncomfortable.

    The gameplay is vastly superior to games like Inside or Limbo, it’s a mix between a 2D and 3D platformer, I really appreciate that this game has a more 3D style of gameplay, it does not make the stealth and escape levels too linear, the environments are at times breathtaking, the sound design is unnerving and the atmosphere is incredible, I got more into this game than in Inside, from a technical perspective, I found this game to be a complete success.

    My only problem with the game is that it is a bit overpriced, it took me 3-4 hours to finish the main story, but it doesn’t change the fact how much fun I had with this game, it’s a really good 2D-3D platformer game and it’s more effective than a lot of horror games I’ve ever played, if you like these types of games, don’t hesitate to buy it, it’s one of my favorite games of this year and I highly recommend it.    … Expand
  5. badgerryan19
    Jun 19, 2017
    8
    What an original take on a horror game. The game is very atmospheric, very scary at times, and has very interesting creature designs. I just hoped the game was a bit longer.
  6. SuperDuck23
    May 28, 2017
    9
    While it's clearly takes inspiration from Limbo and Inside, Little Nightmares manages to add enough to its gameplay to make it stand apart from them as a strong addition to the genre. It's a creepy and somewhat unsettling platformer with a great atmosphere that certainly requires a second playthrough.
  7. cloudbuster
    Apr 12, 2018
    10
    This game is fantastic. It's a masterpiece. Solid gameplay and control. Fun and challenging. Scary. Too short though.
  8. Muteded
    Apr 30, 2017
    10
    For me this is a perfect game. Story keeps you up all the time, I want more and more. Beautiful idea of nightmares. No blood, no words just good story. Amazing graphic and animations. Can't wait for more games like this.
  9. drlowdon
    Jan 27, 2019
    8
    Little Nightmares is a horror themed puzzle platformer in which players control a small girl (known only as Six) as she tries to escape a monstrous place known as The Maw.

    Little Nightmares can be a frustrating experience at times with more deaths being a result of the awkward controls and camera angles than anything else. The physics based gameplay and puzzles are very good however and    Little Nightmares is a horror themed puzzle platformer in which players control a small girl (known only as Six) as she tries to escape a monstrous place known as The Maw.

    Little Nightmares can be a frustrating experience at times with more deaths being a result of the awkward controls and camera angles than anything else. The physics based gameplay and puzzles are very good however and the creepy design of the environments and enemies is downright terrifying at times and, for me at least, this more than made up for the issues I had with the game.    … Expand
  10. ps4lover
    Apr 28, 2017
    10
    this game is pretty good and kinda creepy but i am enjoying it so far. graphic is amazing, sound is pretty good.. gameplay is fine with run, jump, throw and climb. this game remind me of Inside and Limbo so i recommend this game to anyone who love Limbo and Inside
  11. SuperkenGaming
    Apr 28, 2017
    9
    Little Nightmares
    one of the best 2d horror games of all time
    Little Nightmares is a puzzle platforming horror game where you play as a girl trying to escape the maw… And apparently you’re delicious because everyone here is trying to eat you… This is probably one of the coolest 2d platforming games I’ve ever played… The puzzles aren’t difficult here and the platforming isn’t really    Little Nightmares
    one of the best 2d horror games of all time
    Little Nightmares is a puzzle platforming horror game where you play as a girl trying to escape the maw…
    And apparently you’re delicious because everyone here is trying to eat you…
    This is probably one of the coolest 2d platforming games I’ve ever played…
    The puzzles aren’t difficult here and the platforming isn’t really difficult either…
    At first you’re for the most part you’re just going forward.
    Going over obstacles, pulling items,
    throwing switches, and figuring out fairly simple environmental puzzles…
    and then you run into your first enemy... and this is where things get scary...
    Little Nightmares is hands down one of my favorite horror games of all time...
    Doing horror better than most first person games...
    You’re hiding in the shadows, sneaking around... under tables and beds praying you don’t get caught by the enemies walking around trying to eat you
    This is horror done right.. trying to find your way through rooms while dealing with a threat…
    trying to get to key items and back without being seen
    the trial and error stealth gameplay is satisfying,
    And the game mixes it up with just platforming or chase sequences, so the pacing is perfect..
    And gameplay feels varied...
    No 2 enemy encounters feel the same
    Though there are a few frustrating moments in the game where I felt I was getting by with luck...
    specifically an annoying table scene that I had to keep climbing on top of and running through over and over because of the games sometimes pretty awful checkpoints…
    and dying will be pretty frequent as this is sort of actually a 2.5 d platformer with layers…
    This sometimes makes it hard to tell if you’re going to jump at an item you’re trying to grab onto and fall behind it or not…
    But thankfully theme moments in my 4 hour journey were rare…
    Little Nightmares is terrifying at times...
    and the level design and character design is varied and memorable..
    Horror Games and Platformer fans alike owe it to themselves to pick this one up.
    I Give Little Nightmares
    an 8.5/10    … Expand
  12. YouCanBeMyLama
    Apr 29, 2017
    10
    One of the best atmospheric type of horrors games! The world created here is really intriguing and mysterious making you theorize about it right of the bat. The game is creepy in its own way and proves that you don't need tons of jump scares, gore and every other means that are usually used in such productions. In terms of cons, it feels at some points strongly influenced by INSIDE orOne of the best atmospheric type of horrors games! The world created here is really intriguing and mysterious making you theorize about it right of the bat. The game is creepy in its own way and proves that you don't need tons of jump scares, gore and every other means that are usually used in such productions. In terms of cons, it feels at some points strongly influenced by INSIDE or LIMBO, which is hard to be ignored, but still, it's trying to create something original and for me, it's even more interesting than its rivals, leaving you at the end puzzled and hungry for more. The second thing is its controlles. I can't tell why it was wrong but in some parts, especially when someone's chasing you, controlling the main protagonist becomes really frustrating and unintuitive. Finally the game length. Three hours it's really not that much, especially that the game doesn't cost comparatively low to its length although I have to say, it does fell like a finished story not rushed at any point. Though it doesn't stop me from feeling that they could lengthen it up at least up to six hours. Having said that it's still, in my opinion, a great position that I can recommend to everyone and those who just like to risk playing something different. (I'm about to play it over again)… Expand
  13. Samyar91
    Sep 8, 2017
    9
    Little nightmare is a uniq exprience with great atmosphere and graphic...the gameplay is good..it reminds you of limbo and inside but in a different way...and like them it's too short that you want more of it..but the puzzle is straight forward so I would give it 9 out of 10
  14. IndieFreak
    Jun 5, 2017
    9
    Despite a few shortcomings (one of them being the game's length), Little Nightmares is a beautiful, creepy and intense game that will wow you at every turn.
  15. destinyfan1
    May 13, 2017
    8
    Because its only 25 euros (in my country ) i bought it and because it looks awesome

    positive
    + great stealth levels
    + solid gameplay
    + great atmosphere
    + not all puzzlels where good but most of them are good
    + sometimes scary
    negative
    - to short
    - some frustrating moments

    conclusion:
    it is an amazing game that is almost perfect but because its so short i can't give it more then an 8
  16. Siul124
    May 3, 2017
    9
    Nice game. This game is not make it for all the players but if you like that kind of games you will enjoy a lot this "Little nightmares".
    it has a great ost and technically is fantastic.
    Bad things that the game has: It´s too short you can finish it in 4 hours (also the game is for 20$ moreless but it could have 2 hours more at least) Once you end the game it doesnt have anything that    Nice game. This game is not make it for all the players but if you like that kind of games you will enjoy a lot this "Little nightmares".
    it has a great ost and technically is fantastic.
    Bad things that the game has:
    It´s too short you can finish it in 4 hours (also the game is for 20$ moreless but it could have 2 hours more at least)
    Once you end the game it doesnt have anything that makes you want to play it again.    … Expand
  17. Bullish
    Jun 19, 2017
    9
    Not into horror anything, but I fully enjoyed this game.

    + Love the platforming
    + Creepy/funny world to say the least
    + You'll never be puzzled for too long

    - Just like Limbo and Inside, Little Nightmares has an ending that's hard to call satisfying
  18. GeezLouise
    Jul 19, 2017
    10
    This game is so **** amazing. The whole gameplay is just so interactable. Everything is so consistent and yet there is so much difference. The story is mysterious and there are many theories about it. You have lots of secret messages and easter eggs. The art style helps in every way, the atmosphere is so good and the music just really fits. It was such a good build up and everything wasThis game is so **** amazing. The whole gameplay is just so interactable. Everything is so consistent and yet there is so much difference. The story is mysterious and there are many theories about it. You have lots of secret messages and easter eggs. The art style helps in every way, the atmosphere is so good and the music just really fits. It was such a good build up and everything was just well timed. One of the best games I played this year. WAUW. Can't wait to hear more from this game company.… Expand
  19. RanGom007
    Mar 16, 2021
    10
    Unbelievably. This is the thought that was in my mind throughout the game and the ending in particular. Being very impressed with little nightmares 2, I was wondering what the original first part was like. And what can I say, these two games have won a special place in my heart. Beautiful frightening musical accompaniment, oppressive atmosphere.. This is very cool, now I will follow theUnbelievably. This is the thought that was in my mind throughout the game and the ending in particular. Being very impressed with little nightmares 2, I was wondering what the original first part was like. And what can I say, these two games have won a special place in my heart. Beautiful frightening musical accompaniment, oppressive atmosphere.. This is very cool, now I will follow the developers? You guys are cool !… Expand
  20. Caio_Dezubati
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Bom eu gostei muito desse jogo, me passou muitas sensações, de medo, suspense, ação etc... Seus gráficos são simples, porém ótimos, a dificuldade é elevada, e amo jogos assim. Não tem como dar nota menor
  21. YokoHugo
    Jul 30, 2022
    10
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  22. nowells5
    Dec 26, 2021
    9
    Juego muy infravalorado. Es muy cortito (la primera vez te puede durar 4-5 horas), pero tiene puzzles y mecánicas muy originales y divertidas. Aunque no es un juego de terror, tiene momentos que te dejan muy mal cuerpo usando un estilo de narrativa muy particular. Los 3 DLCs siguen la misma línea pero con otro personaje y merecen mucho la pena.
  23. sityoazzdown
    Jun 4, 2019
    8
    A short but good 2d puzzle horror game. This game is all about its horror atmosphere, from the creepy character design, to the boss chases through the kitchen, bedrooms, etc. You're basically the size of a mouse running around with overgrown "monsters" trying to escape via short and simple puzzles. Most importantly this game is unique,easy to pick up and play, and some of the level designA short but good 2d puzzle horror game. This game is all about its horror atmosphere, from the creepy character design, to the boss chases through the kitchen, bedrooms, etc. You're basically the size of a mouse running around with overgrown "monsters" trying to escape via short and simple puzzles. Most importantly this game is unique,easy to pick up and play, and some of the level design made me smile. The only negatives is that this game is only 3-4 hours on average, and game can get frustrating if you get stuck on the puzzles; alot of trial and error (and cheap deaths), plus the control layout feels awkward. Other than that, the positives outweighs the negatives in this one for sure. Scary, fun, challenging, addicting. Great game!… Expand
  24. Subject98
    Sep 1, 2020
    9
    One of the precious few actually creative horror games to come out in recent memory. Underrated too. When talking specifically about dark flavored puzzle platformers, I would easily rank this up there with the likes of Limbo and Inside to be honest, I don't see any reason why it shouldn't. I do wish this one were longer though, it's a tightly paced 3 hour experience like most of it'sOne of the precious few actually creative horror games to come out in recent memory. Underrated too. When talking specifically about dark flavored puzzle platformers, I would easily rank this up there with the likes of Limbo and Inside to be honest, I don't see any reason why it shouldn't. I do wish this one were longer though, it's a tightly paced 3 hour experience like most of it's peers, but I was left wanting to see even more of this world and it's disfigured characters, since what's here is already so well executed. The sequel is one of my most anticipated games right now, if not THE most.

    The three DLCs are also pretty good and provide trickier puzzles than before, but the experience is not as strong as the main story. The only one in which you meet a new monster is 'The Depths', so that one was my favorite. The other two were fine but were a little disappointing for standalone purchases since aside from different environments to explore, there's not much presented that feels 'new'.    … Expand
  25. smw119
    Feb 1, 2018
    8
    Intensely charming, nonverbal storytelling is prevalent throughout this title. With an art style that makes one feel like their alive inside a children's book, there's a lot of quality on offer here. Though the game is simple in control and concept, each of the mechanics introduced is used in clever ways which makes this game feel like a complete, if brief, experience.

    There's a    Intensely charming, nonverbal storytelling is prevalent throughout this title. With an art style that makes one feel like their alive inside a children's book, there's a lot of quality on offer here. Though the game is simple in control and concept, each of the mechanics introduced is used in clever ways which makes this game feel like a complete, if brief, experience.

    There's a consistency of tone in this title that is grim and haunting without being overtly gruesome or relying on shocking imagery or startling, cheap scares to create a moody experience. There's some interesting themes that are explored in subtly ways which overall make this experience that you wont forget for years to come.

    There's little replay value but at an indie level price for this smaller project, you could do worse than to have this experience.    … Expand
  26. KayVen17
    Dec 21, 2020
    8
    Das Spiel sieht einfach fantastisch aus. Es versprüht den Tim Burton Charme, sowie einen Hauch von Limbo und Inside. Einzig allein, die Länge ist sehr gering. Trotzdem sehr zu empfehlen!
    Freue mich auf Teil 2.
  27. Winko
    Jan 9, 2018
    8
    Good:
    - Fantastic art style that makes the whole game look like one of Tim Burton's stop-motion films
    - The sequences, especially the sneaking ones, are choreographed very well - Fun and interesting collectibles - Overall, a very unique take on the horror genre - The characters and creatures are all very unique and memorable Mixed: - Puzzle solutions are often simple, but the    Good:
    - Fantastic art style that makes the whole game look like one of Tim Burton's stop-motion films
    - The sequences, especially the sneaking ones, are choreographed very well
    - Fun and interesting collectibles
    - Overall, a very unique take on the horror genre
    - The characters and creatures are all very unique and memorable

    Mixed:
    - Puzzle solutions are often simple, but the tense atmospheres force players to be cautious and efficient to successfully get through a scene
    - Would have benefited from having a more simplistic control scheme. Buttons and button combinations to sneak, slide, run, throw, etc. are great and all, but it just kind of clutters up movement throughout the game. They do occasionally make the player use the mechanics in very interesting ways, so it’s kind of a mixed bag
    - The DLC episodes seemed promising and are definitely welcome additions over all, but they didn’t really add much to exploring the bizarre world. The gameplay mechanics also fell flat compared to what the main game had to offer

    Bad:
    - Technical problems throughout; clipping issues are especially bad and are the most prominent
    - Seems too short overall, even with the DLC tacked on
    - Perspective problems sometimes make it difficult to correctly position a jump or walk on a beam without falling off    … Expand
  28. ninja1048
    Dec 13, 2021
    10
    Great game! So emotional and terrorific, i recomended this game, play this game!
  29. Coramcrash
    Oct 27, 2018
    8
    voto 78/100.
    Storia quasi commovente ed eccezionale dal punto di vista artistico.
    Non stimola però il videogiocatore a rigiocare il titolo ed inoltre è a tratti frustrante per i comandi poco fluidi e, a volte, poco precisi.
  30. gordoninc
    Dec 2, 2018
    9
    It's definitely full of nice ideas. Sometimes challenging. More by the issues in the mechanics than actual difficulty. But those 2 places I got stuck I found fast on the Internet what should I practice to pass them.
    Game sometimes gets surprising. And is full of references of how a child may see the world, as well as parent may see the child. Growing up stuff, etc.
    Really worth playing,    It's definitely full of nice ideas. Sometimes challenging. More by the issues in the mechanics than actual difficulty. But those 2 places I got stuck I found fast on the Internet what should I practice to pass them.
    Game sometimes gets surprising. And is full of references of how a child may see the world, as well as parent may see the child. Growing up stuff, etc.
    Really worth playing, as all together mix quite well. It can even speed up pulse a bit at moments ;)
    However, keep it mind that it's short. Couple of hours.    … Expand
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78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 52 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 37 out of 52
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 52
  3. Negative: 2 out of 52
  1. Playstation Official Magazine Australia
    Jul 7, 2017
    70
    Not exactly taxing in the puzzles department, and its price-to-runtime ratio is a little out of whack. But gorgeous, memorable and oozing with atmosphere and love. [July 2017, p78]
  2. Let's Play Video Games
    Jul 1, 2017
    95
    Little Nightmares stands head and shoulders above its peers it terms of its true innovation, beautiful, atmospheric design, and a truly terrible tale. For any horror fan, Little Nightmares is the stuff of dreams.
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  3. games(TM)
    Jun 17, 2017
    80
    We've waited a while to see Tarsier strike out on its own and it's gratifying to see it succeed with a game as good as this. [Issue#187, p.70]
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