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. timmytime
    Jan 21, 2018
    6
    One of the saddest of all things - a game that deserves mechanics and execution as good as its design and art style. Almost throughout, this game is the pinnacle of "good ideas, poor execution". Anyone who played Inside and came to this looking for something to scratch that itch is going to be disappointed - this is way more repetitive, fiddly controls, less cohesive and interestingOne of the saddest of all things - a game that deserves mechanics and execution as good as its design and art style. Almost throughout, this game is the pinnacle of "good ideas, poor execution". Anyone who played Inside and came to this looking for something to scratch that itch is going to be disappointed - this is way more repetitive, fiddly controls, less cohesive and interesting narrative. Also, there's surprisingly few "puzzles" in the game - it is really just a series of finnicky chase sequences.… Expand
  2. BlakDak666
    Dec 1, 2017
    6
    I feel Little Nightmares is an interesting idea, but feels rushed and not utilized to its full potential in any way. Through my run I found some of the puzzles so confusing on how to solve them that I had to look up the wiki just to understand them. I don't mind a challenge, but you need to be able to communicate that better to players or you will have downtime, frustrations and evenI feel Little Nightmares is an interesting idea, but feels rushed and not utilized to its full potential in any way. Through my run I found some of the puzzles so confusing on how to solve them that I had to look up the wiki just to understand them. I don't mind a challenge, but you need to be able to communicate that better to players or you will have downtime, frustrations and even anger. The gameplay is a mess with clunky controls that often led to cheap deaths. In my 5 hour journey of this game, I died over 15 times and almost always was from poor communication of what to do next. The story itself is too rushed to feel much for what is going on and interesting places don't have enough to be memorable despite the odd and intriguing second half. The visuals look good, the creatures look creepy and unnerving and the music can add to the tension, but it can only get you so far when the previous issues feel so obvious and yet nonconstructive.

    Little Nightmares is not $20 worth. Some might go farther to say not even $10, and it doesn't help that the game boasts a season pass for an additional $10. Such a price feels like greed rather than a fully completed game. Perhaps if the DLC was already in the game and we played two different characters then maybe this would be a different story overall for the game's quality. Unfortunately, this is an overpriced frustratingly interesting game that doesn't feel as creative and unique as it thinks it is. Only the most ardent lovers of these types of games will like this. For everyone else this is a wait for half off or more and likely a pass on the DLC. A decent game with much disappointment.    … Expand
  3. Bagirka
    Dec 1, 2020
    10
    Это лучшая игра в своём роде. Сюжет просто бомба. Браво!
  4. shepard86
    May 3, 2017
    7
    The immersive and creepy art style is one thing, but if your idea of thrilling horror is to die or get caught by the enemy 40 consecutive times on account of extremely clunky and unresponsive/unintuitive controls, then that is a whole different story. Pure. Frustration. With. Those. Controls. Also, with the constant failing and retrying the playtime barely exceeds 5 hours. So it'sThe immersive and creepy art style is one thing, but if your idea of thrilling horror is to die or get caught by the enemy 40 consecutive times on account of extremely clunky and unresponsive/unintuitive controls, then that is a whole different story. Pure. Frustration. With. Those. Controls. Also, with the constant failing and retrying the playtime barely exceeds 5 hours. So it's extremely short altogether, with like 4 levels in total... really wish they'd add more levels further down the road, at no or almost no additional charge.… Expand
  5. imoviesreview
    Oct 10, 2017
    5
    A game I would want to like, but is faulted by 2 major problems. One, the controls are overdone and do not respond half of the time. Second, the check points are to far apart from each other. Often I would make it though a tough part only to be killed thanks to the control. I like the graphics and atmosphere but it's too frustrating to play. Play Inside instead of this.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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
  9. 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.
  10. 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.
  11. ourtimehascome
    Aug 28, 2017
    5
    Little Nightmares is, in many ways, less effective than its contemporaries. Limbo & Inside are also side-scrolling, puzzle/platformer, adventure games with an emphasis on horror. Little Nightmares feels like a cheapened version of these two, more successful titles, and for good reason. The horror is focused more on shock value, and the tense moments are few and far between. The real horrorLittle Nightmares is, in many ways, less effective than its contemporaries. Limbo & Inside are also side-scrolling, puzzle/platformer, adventure games with an emphasis on horror. Little Nightmares feels like a cheapened version of these two, more successful titles, and for good reason. The horror is focused more on shock value, and the tense moments are few and far between. The real horror is the controls, which perform to simply mock the player.

    Sometimes you'll jump and you'll grab onto a ledge. Other times you won't, and you'll fall to your death. Which leads to a nonsensically long load time for such a simple game and a checkpoint that could be anywhere from five seconds to five minutes ago. This gamble is the true frustration. As for a story, you won't truly understand any of it until the end if you decide to stick with it. The piecemeal information isn't enough to add up to a worthwhile whole.

    Despite these shortcomings, Little Nightmares excels with its visuals and sound. Though the brightness can be a gamble, especially when navigating the environmental puzzles. It's best just to turn it all the way up, or you might find yourself stuck, only to find you were simply supposed to jump through a vent to continue. In that sense, the puzzles are non-existent. They're more like "visual identifiers," because all you have to do is know where you're supposed to go, and it's easy enough to figure out how to get there.

    Regarding its negative aspects, and the short length of 5 hours, I would only recommend Little Nightmares if it was offered cheap.    … Expand
  12. cloudbuster
    Apr 12, 2018
    10
    This game is fantastic. It's a masterpiece. Solid gameplay and control. Fun and challenging. Scary. Too short though.
  13. 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.
  14. UnholyDemoniX
    May 3, 2017
    2
    Even though the game is realy beautuful! Great atmosphere, awesome style and pretty good gameplay for its genre... it is realy annoying that it doesn't have a story! I have just finished it and i seriously feel nothing! No sadness, no happiness, nohing at all! It's like the devs didn't even bother to make a story...And as far as i can see everyone can only make theories about what thisEven though the game is realy beautuful! Great atmosphere, awesome style and pretty good gameplay for its genre... it is realy annoying that it doesn't have a story! I have just finished it and i seriously feel nothing! No sadness, no happiness, nohing at all! It's like the devs didn't even bother to make a story...And as far as i can see everyone can only make theories about what this game was about! It's pretty sad, cause it could have beed a realy nice game...… Expand
  15. 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
  16. Klaww25
    Sep 11, 2017
    7
    A solid action adventure game with decent puzzles and a sense of exploration it gives me a feel of playing Zelda my favorite action adventure game. This looks like a good Tim Burton film. It is atmospheric and rewards exploration. One thing I didn't like was the fact that there is not much of a story and the fact that it felt like an action adventure game but don't worry this game will winA solid action adventure game with decent puzzles and a sense of exploration it gives me a feel of playing Zelda my favorite action adventure game. This looks like a good Tim Burton film. It is atmospheric and rewards exploration. One thing I didn't like was the fact that there is not much of a story and the fact that it felt like an action adventure game but don't worry this game will win my zelda mojo back.… Expand
  17. 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
  18. Britmatt81
    Sep 14, 2017
    7
    I wasn't sure about this game but decided to give it a go and downloaded it off the PSstore for £16. First i think this looks a gorgeous game and love the Erie feeling to it and basic controls. The start got a bit tedious walking through empty rooms and sneak around but does get better as you progress more. It really reminded me of a 3D version of Limbo where you die a lot. But it can getI wasn't sure about this game but decided to give it a go and downloaded it off the PSstore for £16. First i think this looks a gorgeous game and love the Erie feeling to it and basic controls. The start got a bit tedious walking through empty rooms and sneak around but does get better as you progress more. It really reminded me of a 3D version of Limbo where you die a lot. But it can get a bit boring at time and i think for £16 its a bit steep as it doesn't offer any replay value or different modes. Play once at that's it. But as a whole i did like it as a nice casual game and enjoyed the creepy characters.… Expand
  19. 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
  20. 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
  21. 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
  22. 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.
  23. VTL
    Jan 14, 2020
    6
    Buen juego pero algo repetitivo en puzles... se me hizo un poco cuesta arriba... Su admosfera es brutal y su mundo igual. Lastima que podrian contar alguna historia mas que un escape a mi modo algo soso. Ahun asi un juego que has de jugar, y más con los precios a los que ahora (Ene-2020) ronda.
  24. 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
  25. 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
  26. 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
  27. 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
  28. kia_salemi
    Feb 27, 2021
    0
    What the hell is this game, really. Controls are disaster no guide at the first of the game.
  29. 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
  30. 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
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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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